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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21

7 THEN an interview with Richard
MI Mansfield was suggested. two
w obstacles ut once presented
themselves. One was opportunity; the
other, Mr.. Mansfield himself. Our great
uctor-manaSer has no reason to feel
amicable toward the reports of his
words. His humor. finely edged with
irony and sometimes delicate sarcasm,
but always playful, seems to miss fire
when transferred by another.
AS for the obstacle of opportunity, so
long as Mansfield plays the Gascon,
Cyrano de Bergerac, he simply has no
time for anything but work and rest for
more energy to apply to7work. Every
day he sits down TO his dinner at half
past 4. By $50 he Is in his dressing
room mt the Garden thcater divesting
himself of the garb of a gentleman OF
the nineteenth century and donning the
features. feathers and nXingS of Cy-
rano the ugly and the brave. The play
is over ut 1920, he leaves the thea Ter
ut II, he is home to supper three quar-
ters of an hour later, he sups and
smokes, and then retires about half
past 2. Next morning he rises at II.
breakfasts at II, attends to his CORE
spondence, and then-yes, then he ac-
tually has about two hours recreation.
1t was during this recreatve interval
between . and 4 that l found him in
his study high up i'll his beautiful home
on Riverside drive near One Hundred
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21

ton of shylock. A performance of
1.-THE Merchant of Venice" is Il dramatic
essay on ShyloclS or it is nothing. You
ask what L think of Cyrano, his nose.
his sorrow, his heroism, his sacrifice ?
Well. that is best answered and it can
only be answered by me in my pres
entation of the part"
DO you believe i'll the imperialism of
the American drama?"
THAT sounds rather good To quote
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21

he heard a.
sound that made
his heart stand
still for a me-
ment. A crack
ling and a htss-
ing, and the;
next instant o.
long tongue oE
flame e a p e d,
from the stair-)
way. envelopIng
a window. Oth-,
ers in the rear
OF the stage dis-
GOV re d the
~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
BY LEO ETHERINGTON.


coming season would seem at first
glance to make the outlook very poor
for the snort on this side of the water.
As Il fact. the reverse is likely to be
the case With the first ranks out of
The way there will be ample opportunity
for the newcomers to show their ability
and more encouragement for them to do
their best.
This year. for the first time in several
Seasons the sport will be controlled by
single body. The National Cycling
association, which practically governed
all the northern and eastern tracks last
year as far west as the AIississipni.
will probably be the recognized head
all over the country before the outdoor
season opens. The California clubs
which seeded from the l.. a. w. few
Years ago have already asked the y. G
~ 10 take control of the tracks in their
Jurisdiction and there is no doubt that
the southern association will follow this
example.
With Cooper. last years short dis
lance champion. in France during the
summer. and most of the men who
pushed him closest also in Europe. there
Is already good deal of quiet specula-
ton by the cranlls us to who will head
tho list of winners in this country next
fall. There were Il lot of good young
sters who came to the front last season
Many of these ought to blossom out as
stars of the first magnitude with n
little added experience. Among these is
w. ~. Ruiz the fast young sprinter
from New Haven. Conn. He has the nee
essary speed. staying powers and brain
To enable him to rank with the best.
and several shrewd Judges think that
when the records come to be made up
at the end of the season his name will
head the list.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21

not what 1t all
meant. at first
he thought that
Matsuki h a i
gone mad. New
CIR before had
he dared so
much. IL he
was mad. sure
Iy no one could
deny his aston
fishing skill.
a moment lat
er the stage
manager walk
ed across the
stage and whis-
nprefi to Mat
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21

Alexandra Bison, the French play
wright. Is said TO enjoy an income OF
over $4,000 per annum from royalties
In that case royalties certainly imply
the possibility of d royal time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
R ri
COSTUME

again. To this I replied. Then, sir
nothing remains TO me but suicide
Thereupon the famous lbrettist stalk
cd majesttcally away"
g. N. d. HANNA.
New York.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Miss Minnie Amb rose, Dead.

Miss Minnie Ambrose, daughter
of Mrs. w. M. Bowen, died at her
home on Tuesday morning, the
cause of her death being consump
tion. She has been sick many
months, but held up by the good
cheer of her nature. Though ex.
pected, the news comes to our COM
munity and especially the young
people of her cOmpanionship as an
awful shock. She was 26 years
old; spirited, happy and general
favorite among her companions.
Her family, and especially her
sisters have the tender sympathy
of the entire community. The fun
eral is announced for Saturday
morning at the st. Johns Catholic
Church.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
shot Through the Heart
Was Vim. Bochart by James Hedges at
the Home or WIN. Bussert Near
Laurelyille.

Once more there comes thunder.
Ing into logan the news Of a kill.
Ing in Hooking. On Sunday after.
noon James Hedges shot and kill.
ed VIM. Bochert at the home oi
William Bussert near Laurelville
the weapon used was large rifle
About year ago Bochert mar
ried daughter of Bussert, but
their welded life was not a pleas.
ant one and separation ensued, she
remaining with her father. At her
fathers home was James Hedges, a
farm hand. On Sunday afternoon
Bochert came to the Bussert home
and quarreled with Hedges about
the wife, resulting In a desperate
fight, In which a razor, an ak and
fruit Jars were used as weapons
Neither were seriously injured but
Bochert was compelled to retreat
He went to Il neighbors, but return.
ed in an hour. Hedges seeing him
come up the front yard planted
himself In the front door and fear
ing injury from Bochert, took dowr
the rifle from the door and fred
Bochert fell dead, with bullet il
his heart. Hedges says BucherI
came up cursing and said he would
kill him, and he acted in defense
of himself and the home where ht
was boarding.
Hedges was arrested Monday
without resistance and brought in
to Logan. The grand jury being
in session his case will be heard a
once, and tried in this term o
court.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Miss HOyt's Recital.

A very pleasing recital was CIV
en- Saturday afternoon last. by the
pupils of Miss Mabel Hoyt, at the
residence of Rev. A. A. Sasre A
gOodly number of Logan's elite
were present, and were delighted
with the successful program. Miss
Hoyt was assisted by Mrs. Craw-
ford and Mrs. Sayre in vocal select
ions, and the numbers rendered by
the infant class with dimpled hands
and tiny fingers upon the big
piano, were the joy of the afternoon.
Miss Hoyt deserves much credit
for her work in music among us
aud has the hearty cooperation OF
our good people.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Biatchford Man Robbed In Columbus.

M. Crosbie, Of Blatchford, Hook
ing county had most unpleasant
Christmas experience according to
the complaint he filed with police.
He says he arrived in the city sun
day evening and shortly after leav-
ing the Union station he was met
on High Street by man with
gun who insisted that Crosbie drop
dollar into his stocking. Crosbie
did az he was told and was allowed
to depart in peace. Monday, he
says, he went to a junk dealers
place of business on Spruce street
to purchase corn grinder. He
purchased one for $15, rendering in
payment a $40 bill. The man who
sold the machine had no change
and they went together to n saloon
and got it and put it in his pocket.
When he left the saloon he discov-
cred that his pocketbook and all
his money, 900 was missing.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11

CIeverness With Which the Victim
Walked Out of the Loop.

"I witnessed a really astonishing
exhibition Of coolness and presence of
mind this afternoon" said New Or
leans insurance man a few days ago.
Some workmen were removing an
overhead wire on upper Prytanian
street, when one end of it broke loose
and dropped down to the pavement.
1t doubled into a sort of loop as it
fell, and, by singular chance, it COM
pletely encircled a young man who
was passing, without, however, touch
ing him anywhere.
Some people were standing in a
nearby doorway, and Immediately
yelled Live wirei" Nine men out of
ten would have lost their heads COM
pletely under such circumstances, but
this young man was as calm as sum-
mers morning The wire was wrig
Cling all around him like an immense
snake, and threatened every moment
to strike him on the legs, but he made
no effort to jump. On the contrary,
he stood perfectly still, putting away
at a cigar he had been smoking as he
came along. Presently, when he saw
| an opportunity, he sauntered quietly
out of the open end of the loop, as un-
| concerned, to all appearances, as a
man walking out of a drawing room.
Il was on the opposite side of the
street at the time the thing occurred,
and / must confess it made my hair
bristle on my head. ran across and
could not help remarking to the young
man that l admired his pluck. He
laughed. oh, that's all on the sur,
facet he said. I'm dripping with
sweat and am really scared half to
DEATH l would like to round off this
story by saying that the wire was
carrying enough current to kill an ele.
phant, but the truth is that it was not
connected at the time and was as
harmless as a piece Of clothes line.
Still, that was something nobody
knew for half an hour, and l insist
that it has no bearing on the real
merits of the case."-N. o. Times
| Democrat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
HE CAUGHT sEl-AToR PLATT.
A "Reminiscences of the 1896 Campaign
That Is Interesting,

II Senator Thomas C. Platt has one
popularity more pronounced than an.
other it is his discretion. While no
political leader in New York is more
affable to reporters than Mr.. Platt,
none gives out less information that
he has not carefully prepared In the
campaign of 1896 Mr. Platt was a cen
trail figure. Anything from him was
worth space. 1t was before the st.
Louis convention, and he was sup
posed to carry in his pocket the 70
votes of the Empire State. 1t was
about this time that very young
newspaper reporter seated himself
among the veteran political reporters
in the amen corner of the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel where Mr.. Platt makes his
city home.
Every one was expecting an import
ant declaration, but none came. Mr..
Platt appeared, as was his custom. He
smiled in his usual confidential and
somewhat mysterious way and said
there was nothing to give out. There
was no going behind these returns,
apparently, but this young reporter
had wisdom beyond his years. Prob
ably that is the reason that he is one
of the most successful editors in the
country to-day. He followed Mr.. Platt
out to the street. AS they mingled
with the evening throng he linked his
arm in his.
"Mr. Platt," said he. you're the
biggest politician in New York and
I'm the youngest reporter. I've got
to get story from you or lose my
job. Now, l don't care cent what
you talk about, but as friend would
advise you to talk politics.
Mr.. Platt. who is tall, slender and
gray-bearded, with style of humor
that can only be characterized as
grim, disengaged his arm from that
of his young friend and looked at him.
He was astonished for the first timo
in years.
well, l haven't got anything to
say" he replied, "but If you are so
dead set on a political story I'll talk
to you. | suppose it doesn't make any
difference whether | discuss national
or local politics. You seem to insist
upon politics" And he did discuss
politics to the extent of a column
and half.-Phil. Saturday Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Obituary.

Miss Louisa Hayes was born In
Welkesville Vipton County, Ohio,
FEBRUARY 23rd. 1869, and departed
this life Jan. 7th, 1900, at the age OF
30 yrs. ~ mos and IA days. She
was the eldest Of the eight children
i've of whom have preceded her
to the spirit land, cut down in
early youth by the hand OF the
same congenital destroyer. A
father, mother, sister and brother,
are left to mourn the loss of one
whose whole life was devoted to
their happiness and comfort. She
was constant to her duty always
honest to all trusts, obedient to all
service of a kind heart and a gentle
disposition.
While waiting in the valley and
shadow for the mysterious last
day, she met the messenger of
God who keeps the keys Of all the
creeds and welcomed him Then
with that perfect understanding
which comes to all who viii con
fess Christ crucified, ahe gave her
soul into his keeping and rtjOiced
In the hallowed benedirtiun Of a
peaceful death. Her last words
were Il blessed influence toward
righteous living in the stormy ways
of earth, aud faith, in its reward of
Everlasting glory. She was re-
ceived into the first Presbyterian
church of Logan few days before
her death as willing servetor of
Christ.
Early on Sunday morning when
the first sun rays rf the new year
came to glOrify her release from
mortal suffering and all the earth
rejoiced with her, Gods finger
touched her and she slept. Death
on earth was her supreme awaken.
ing to II better and eternal king
dom. Let it be simply said of her
"She hath done what she could,'
and after that, "To live i'm hearts
she left behind, is not to die"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Consistency.

Senator Mason in commenting
on the report said:
"General Otis says the rebellion
in the Philippines is over. If that
is true, l don't know what use he
has for 10000 men. l have heard
United States army officers laugh
ing at England's plight for not be
ing able to whip handful of Beers
Those same officers should take 6
look at the spectacle of Otis and
10000 men fighting a few Filipi
nos.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Witnessed the Passover.

The following Logan persons were
in Columbus on Inauguration Day
w. s. Larimer, DR.. ID. Finney, L.
d. Vickera, Senator Lowry, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. White, Chas. Rose, Sen
ator Bright and daughter, r. ID
McManigal, E. M. Martin, Judge
Wright, w. j. Ryan, Sen. White
DR.. Aplin, j. r. Smith, H. G
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Eby, ]
T. Mccormick, Charles Larimer
Harvey Stultz, Ferdie Relnpel, F
NJ. Mckay, and Mr.. and Mrs S. c.
Hudson.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Mr.. AND MRS. HAYES
AND FAMILY.
No More Dreaded Mckinney Hill to
Climb.

Work began on Monday to
change the road north of Logan
that leads over the Mckinney hill,
so that the highway will go round
the hill and make the summit by
gradual incline. Mr.. Joe Barthlow
seems to have been the chief pro.
jector of the change in road, and
no doubt the community in that
part of the county will be delighted
with the new road when it is finish
ed. The proposition met opposition
at first, but matters were adjusted
by paying good price for the land
through which the new load was
to pass, so that everything seems to
be settled amicably now. The
change of that road will certainly
be ID blessing to that part of the
county. The old road was impass
able in winter time, and a horse.
killer IN summer. Mr.. Barthlow
derserves much credit for the in
terest he hos taken in the good and
welfare OF those about him. He is
one of our most public spirited men
who kicks when his road-taX is toe
10 v, and says we need more IN oney
spent on our roads and less squan
dered on fighting the heathens in
foreign countries. We congratu
late our neighbors north of I.ogar
that they will not have to climt
the Mckinney hill much longer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
BURIED MILLIONS.
Our Cemeteries Would Make Rich
Mines, Says an Undertaken.

From my own observations / esti.
mate that there must be property to
the value of several millions of dol
lars buried in our cemeteries" said
an undertaken recently to the writer.
Scarcely funeral takes place, espe-
cially among well-to-do people, with.
out some article of pecuniary worth
being consigned to the earth, either
on the body or in the coffin with it,
Wedding rings are generally al
lowed to remain, and quite frequently
jewelry of far more valuable nature.
| remember one case where the de-
ceased-a young girl-was decked
with about 81 500 worth of jewelry
and trinkets. She had been married
only a few weeks before her death,
and they were the presents she had
received during the days of her court
ship. Her husband insisted on their
being buried with her.
"In another instance very wealthy
man, who had been in his time ia
nous all-round athlete, made it one
of the condition of his will that all
his prizes and rophies-consisting
for the most part of gold and silver
ware-should be placed in the grave
with his body, inclosed in a separate
receptacle. Gin. Enquirer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
An dvance
Is what the Coal Miners of Ohio Want

tPress-Posi
The coal miners of Ohio have their
Representatives here today iB annual
convention preparatory to the ma
tional convention Of the United
Mine Workers of America, which
meets next week at indianapolis.
The session opened this morning
about II o'clock in Red Mems hall,
of Odd Fellows temple, and will
continue probably all week. Before
they get through they will formulate
demand for an increase in the rate
of mining in this state. They also
want some legislation in favor Of en-
forcement of run-of-the-mine rate
of mining. which Is a dead letter in
this state.
The officers of the division are
William II. Haskins, of Murray City,
president, and Gwilym Savage, of
Palmyra, secretary. 3"
There are in attendadce about 125
delegates representing about 10000
miners. rhe first work Of the con-
vention was the consideration of
credentials through committee
consisting of Secretary Gwilym
Savage, William Fennell of Jackson
county, and w. II. Evans, Of Jobs.
This committee was compelled to
bar quite number of delegates on
Of hox
paid the ten.cent per capita tax
levied to meet the expenses of test
| ing the constitutionality of the anti
screen law. This work was 80 pro-
longed that nothing else could be
attempted during the morning ses-
sion.
President Haskins appointed the
following committees:
Rules and Order of Business-Val
Cox, Blatchford; Steve Cusick, Mag
nolla; John Morgan, North Law
renee; j. B. Blackson, Coshocton;
Phenis Emery, Glen Roy.
Grievances-Willia Morgan, East
Greenwood; A. McFadden, Pleasant
City; Ed. Murray, Corning; Jake
Collins, Wainright; G. w. Hall,
East Palestine.
There is quite contest on for the
presidency Of the division the en-
SURG year. President Haskins, who
has had only one term, is standing
for reelection, and is opposed by the
following candidates: w. Il. Farms,
ex-president; James Mckee, of Sc
lineville; Alva West, of Jackson
county; VIM. Richards, Of Monty.
The chief business of the conven-
tion is to be the formulation of de-
mand for an increase in the rate of
mining. The miners insist that in
asmuch as the country is claimed to
be in state of prosperity at present
and high rate for coal is being OBJ
tanned by the miners they ought to
share in the prosperity. The mining
rate is leased on 66.cent rate for
mining in the Hooking valley, and
the miners want substantial in
crease all over the state based upon
the Hooking valley rate.
The miners convention this after
noon, after much discussion. decided
to give the locals which are delin-
quent on the percapi tax for the ex-
pense of testing the anti-screen law
three months more time to pay up or
lose their charters.
The protest against locals 977 and
213 of sub-dlstrict for refusing to
recognize the authority of sub-dis-
trict officials was referred to com
mittee consisting of Patrick Leper OF
sub. district | (; Alexander Smith, OF
sub-district No. 5, and VIM. Morgan
: of sub-district No. 3.
|
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
judge.senator Bright and Chief

Judge-Senator Bright and Chief
mogul Bill Keynes attended the
Grosven0r pow-wow at Athens
Saturday. Grosvenor was tender
ed the PRIVILEGE of selecting his
own delegates in Athens county,
and NO doubt assured Of the liberty
Of 80 doing In Hooking. Where is
that Mckay Anti-Grosvenor move
that was so much talked of in the
months that are "past and gone"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
officers RathbOne Sisters

: The new officers of the Rathbone
Sisters, are P. g., Alice Lehman;
M. E. g., Mrs. Jennie Schlagetter
E. s. Il r., Mrs. Anna Kirker; f. j.
& T., Mrs. Elizabeth Shatfer; Nj. &
T., Mrs. Mary Ball; nj. of r.. c.,
NJ iss Mae montgomery; Nj. OF F..
Mis-. Edna Chase; P. of IT,, Mrs
Myrtle Gano; G.. of o. IT,, Mrs
Myrtle Wood.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Kindergarten.

Miss Lulu Bright will start kim
dergarten at the Davey Home on
Second street in short time, and
those desiring their children to at
tend will call on Miss Bright for
particulars as soon as possible.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
North Electric Telephone Company
Lancaster Gazette. |

LanCaSter GaZette,
Manager Engle, Of the North Elec-
trio Telephone Co., says the poles
for their company are going UP rap
idly all over the city, and that he
will begin stringing the wires upon
them week after next, so that it will
not be many weeks until Lancaster
will have two telephone exchanges
In operation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-01-11
Notice of Appointment.

Estate OF John Sweazy deceased The un-
dersigned has been appointed and qualified
as Administrators OF the estate OF John
Sweazy late OF Hooking County, deceased
Dated this 9th day OF January A ID 1901
b. II. SWEAZY,
Jan. II, 8-w. Administrator