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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-12

ice formations extended mysteriously in
earlier epochs into warm lands This
would take us back into the time of those
high-trunked fern forests, whose remains
furnish us with our coal today, and far
Their back still
But the evidence is that even then the
glacial periods were anything else rather
than annihlating catastrophes.
In the particular time when such an
early period of ice occurred, at the
end OF the coal period, according to
the belief of prominent students. a
prodigious. crucial advance was going
on in the life of animals. Out of cold
blooded, lizzard-like reptiles, the warm
blooded birds and mammals were begin
an equable, lasting supply of heat in their
own bodies, and in whose skin the lizard
scales were changing to warm feathers.
warm furs o
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ard for demands made by the play on the
resources of actor and manager are enor-
nous. Miss Marie Drofnah. too will
make something of departure from her
excellent comedy work of the last two
seasons and be seen as Queen Elizabeth
in Richard III" and those who have
Witnessed her strong acting in the we'd
ding scene of Much Ado About Nothing
will easily understand what the effect
will be in the strong emotional scenes
entrusted to her as Elizabeth. 1t will be
a spectacular revival of one of the mas
terpieces which are seen in their perfec-
lion but once or twice in a decade.
In the announcement that Happy Hoo
ligan" will be the attraction at the Craw-
ford, matinee and night, on Wednesday,
December is, the patrons of that house
receive assurance that they are TO see
standard quality of theatrical entertain
ment When one goes to store TO pur-
chase dry goods or groceries, there are
certain reliable brands which IL is al
ways well TO insist upon receiving As
II is in The mercantile business. so 1t is IN
the theatrical business. There is stand
ard of quality OF attractions. and In the
line of farce comedy Happy Hooligan'
represents the very highest possible quail
ity. Such entertainments cannot be
thrown together over night Happy
Hooligan" represents months OF constant
toll and labor. ard the expenditure OF mp
wards of Ea,e9. The services OF the best
scenic painters, costumers. musicians and
stage managers in the country have been
utilized for this production. Everything
about IL is new and bright. The members
OF the company are artists Of wide Tepu-
tation. and the girls forming the chorus
are the prettiest specimens OF young wo-
manhood that it was possible 10 secure
As is well known, the comedy is built
about The mythical doings ana the strange
rnisfortunes OF Mr.. F. Oppers genial
hobo. so funniIy illustrated in the great
metropolitan newspapers. There will be
matinee on Wednesday a; p. m. and II
is promised that the attraction is in all
respects clean and refined
\ positive novelty VIII be presented al
the Crawford on Monday. December IL.
when -Satania will he seen II Is de-
scibed as 4 modern u.elodrsn1a, fun Of
intense heart interest. which never fags
for a moment from the rise 10 the fall Of
the curtain. il is from the pen Of The
celebrated playwright. Mark +. Swan.
and is conceded - be bis uasterpiece-
II Is nh Of startling surprises and the
comedy thar is introduced during the ae-
ton % the play is The kind that Appeals
10 every class ~ theatsr goers-
Virginia Drew -rescott- who Is The star
OF this organization. Will be favoraei
remembered for the excellent work she
did as Lady vavzsour in "Iord Strata-
more Sssc IS a most accomplished and
magnetic actress whose work has been
50 often compsred TO that Of Mrs leslie
Carter. Olga Netherscle and Mrs. Pat
rick Campbell She hss a ma gnlfc~ns
stage presence. a well riccusated voice
clear as a ben and delightful 20 listen 60.
Greater opportunities are S1oztsa Mss
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constituted no general world catastrophe.
At no time had the entire earth been
buried under universal ice.
The ice did occasionally spread itself
out much farther from the poles than it
OF northern Asia, northern Europe and
northern America experienced a local
glacial period, to a certain degree. But
ii cannot be decided whether or not the
ice swept simultaneously from both the
north and south poles; theglacial traces
on the southern hemisphere of the earth
nee- not necessarily indicate the same
hour in world history as do those of the
northern hemisphere.
Under any circumstances there re-
manned room enough for organic life. The
mammoth OF Europe became extinct not
because the ice killed it, but because it
wandered away and died out owing to
the increased warmth of the earth, which
ii could not bear
And another creature that lived sim
ultaneously with the mammoth on the
edge Of the ice remained in the land, ac-
commodated itself to new conditions. and
survived through the new time after the
Ice period as bravely as it had survived
the ice period itself and, probably, a
certain period before that. This creature
was man,
THE FIRST "CHRISTMAS' GIFT.
In the glacial debris of the ice period
lie his first known remains. And We
can perceive dimly that this mighty
winter instead of being able 10 annihi-
late the splendid child of old nature.
had played a most decisive part in the
most important beginnings Of its men,
tai development. Perhaps il was that
tremendous Christmas that gave man the
gift of making fire by artificial means.
And with the red fire fiickering on the
hearth. the genius to whom the mastery
Of earth was destined. parted forever
from the beast.
The latest research permits US to go
little farther.
1t is possible that this great glacial
period in the time of mammoth and cavS
man was not the first such phenomenon
on the earth. 1t is possible that similar
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Trescott in the character of Satanic Than
ever before and it is declared by many
70 be the best work she has ever attempt
ed. She is surrounded by 4 company of
ladies and gentlemen that were specially
engaged for the different roles they as
sumo, and The environments are such
that make Satanic" equal to any scenic
or spectacular production enroute this
season.
Don't fail to see the studio scene in
the second act. 1t is immense.
The Christmas attraction at the Craw-
ford viii be the popular musical farce
comedy, The Irish Pawnbroker,' which
win be seen matinee and night. The fol-
lowing is from the Daily Democrat. Ken
ton, O.. Saturday. September ;:
''One of the most satisfactory perform
ances OF it's kind given at the opera house
in several seasons was THE Irish Pawn
brokers', which played to an excellent
house on Friday evening. The company
composed Of clever people throughout
The play furnishes plenty OF amusement
from beginning 70 end. the audience be-
ing kept in a continuous roar of laughter.
Very noticeable features were the many
and attractive costumes. and the bevy Of
clever young ladies. The special features
of the show We're excellent and all IN all
IL may be said 10 be iirst class, up-to-
date attraction, and should Il return 70
keGton it will be greeted BY a crowded
house.
\ scenically spectacular revival of
Twelfth Night has been made ny Man
ageT Jules hurry l.. which Miss Marie
Wainwright appears as Viola. There can
be no question about the great excellence
and the genuine merit OF this production
in all respects II Is Il revival which viii
compare more than favorahly with any OF
its predecessors. Tie scenery i 20 elao-
orate that it must b looked upon as a
gorgeous spectacle. The same : aQpiiea-
BILE 20 the ccsturning. Ia the matter q
light effects as q matter ~ course this
revival is Ear in advance OF any previous
effort. for the simple reason that stage
lighting has become an arr IL ilseif ~
present day productions. and of eourss
Twelfth Night IS equipped witA tie
finest modern light effects ard appliances.
This does not Imply that Ire chef fea-
meaG The foremost Shakespes7esa act
ress OF the present d2y. Mss Marie VAIN
wright. appears in 4 dual role. and a
veritasle star cast Is her support The
play VIII he presented lsere O. Tuesday,
December i. az the Crawford
Sam s Shubert ard Nixon & zirnnHer-
.nan vii present IRE jefferson De Angels
Opera company IN The Torsador'' u
which Jefferson De Angels has had = -
narksh.v successful career. ca Thursday.
December =. at the Crawford This hand
sorneiy mounted musical COMEDY has de-
lighted thousands during SIS TN - NeS
York at the Krscksrhocker tiseztsf. a7d
premises 80 Se IS productive ~ eater
taiurent here IS n the metropolis JET
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-12
UNUSUAL SALE OF SEATS.

UNUSUAL. SALE OF SEATS.
The sale OF seats for the forthcoming
engagement of Mr.. Charles e. H2nford
In The Merchant of Venice and Rich
ard IIr' at the Crawford matinee and
night today indicates that his popular
actor will be greeted by full house. Mr..
Hanford's visits have always been looked
forward to with Hleasurahie anticipation
BY the theater gpers Of this city.
The brilliant successes OF Mr.. Harford
IN comedy have not dimnled the memories
of his triumphs in tragedy. Il is the his
tory OF the drama. as OF all other
branches Of art, that many are called
but few are chosen Mr.. Hanford's enor-
nous success last season swept all doubt
away as to his being the rightful heir to
The honors which a few players OF each
generation win By their Interpretation
Of the immortal characters OF thee lsssic
drama. His appearance in "Richsrd III
marks a distinct though not radical de-
Walton in his art. Hsnford has hitherto
been portraying The most genial CT men
The hun'or OF Petruchio and Of BenedielS
have found fitting and forceful expression
sn his graceful and cempanionable per-
soualitv He has been the essence of
Don honlinle. As RicsafH ne VIII appSst
as the incarnation OF diabolism. Yet the
bloody tyrsnt had his moments OF humor.
rare. subtle and audacious- His keen
knowledge OF the weaknesses of his fcl-
low creatures is expressed IN the most
merciless SATIRE He does no: spare even
himself. but in mocksry OF his own de-
formity bids the sun shine out till he has
brought glass that he may watch his
Shadow. His previous scene with Lady
Anne is no less satire OF the frsilty OF
ccnjugsl devotion. The role Of Richard
III calls for such a personality as M.
Eanford-s. There must be vErilitx and at
TIE same time the keenest subtlety. Few
actors have the courage to attempt Rich
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lion Of the role of Sammy Gigg. and the
winsome art of Margaret Mckinney as
Nancy stanton. Edgar Norton's splendid
comedy work as Sir Archie, William
Blaisdelrs grotesque. humorous portray
81 of Pettifer. the animal dealer; the
dashing Toreador of Edward Metcalfe-
are among the many strong individual
hits IN the Mere
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At Cathedral Hall.

Mr.. Seumas McManus will 10 doubt de-
light all who will hear him on next Tues
day. He is a fine type Of the mountain
CeIt. still shown at it's best il northern
ireland. In his lecture, Irish Wit and
Humor," re has been a success wherever
ne appeared. The following IS = tribute
paid him by John Kendrick Bangs, late
editor OF the Metropolitan Magazine:
There is hardly n page in any Of Mr..
McManus' stories that I have seen that
has not a spark of the fire Of true humor
upon it. And in his animated telling OF
the tales there is much poe'ry for De
sides being hun.orist. he Is a poet.
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Music and Drama
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement Lovers.
At the Crawford,

Mahara's Minstrels last night at the
Crawford was pronounced by large audi
ence s one OF the best colored minstrels
they had ever seen.
In most colored MINISTRIES the funny
part of the performance is much over
done, but in thi some il is carried on in
such a manner that never falls to please
an audience The introduction Of lady
sctors into MINISTRIES takes cut that an
cient effect. for every theater Goer is
tired of the old time minstrel show
One of the features OF the evening was
John A English. the marvellous hoop
controller. who. in this line Of work is
an artist He received great applause
for his good work. The singing was
good and the jokes were new. As for the
dancing these entertainments have no
equal In fact. every act was far above
the average.
Tonight. Charles B. Hanford in Rich
ard III.
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osHy I.as.. Delivered ,os ser week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-21
SATURDAY EVENING. FEB. 81, 1908

pans cAPRIcIoUs and volatile as she
ALWAYS has been, iseven marveilng at ner-
self over the swift change of feeling that
hos come about concerning the Humbert
case Only few days ago the sentiment
against the woman who is charged with
perpe;rating one of the greatest swindles
of modern times was so ferocious and UNI
relenting that it was hardihood for her to
annear in the streets. She was the head
of the family that is charged with wiring
inc millions out of the shrewdest finan-
ciers in France by tale of mythical
fortune that she was one day to inherit,
and upon which she is said to have raised
s1oans" of enormous sums. In reality,
she had nothing, and when the revelation
came indignation against her and hel
accomplices was bitter. Now Paris Is
almost at her feet, admiring, praising'
If the spell grows any stronger-and II
seems to be growing stronger with eacn
passing hOur-the admiration will be-
come alteration. The phenomenon Is
strange one even in that frivolous place
But the cause of it is not far to seek. As
the situation stands, it does not matter
10 Paris whether Madame Humbert Is
guilty or innocent. If a vote were to p(
taken. no doubt majority would declare
her innocent. But, of course, it Is no
hard for Paris to go mad. The question
is. How long is this particular madnes
going to last, and what will be its ultl
mate effect?
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TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

So far as known six persons met
death by the Clifton Hotel fire in Cedar
Rapids, Ia, yesterday.
One man was killed and a number Of
persons injured in panic that followed
the discovery of fire this afternoon in
the plant Of Stugis, Cornish & Burn,
manufacturers of milk dealers supplies,
in Chicago. The plant occupies almost
an entire block and between 200 and
300 men and women are employed IN
the place. The fire started on the first
floor, where large quantity OF nitric
and sulphuric acid is stored.
Hyde Park Mass, had a narrow es-
cape from a disastrous fire at an early
hour this morning, and only the prompt
discovery of the flames in the Fairmont
House in which were sleeping nearly
80 people prevented serious casualties;
As it was, there were many sensational
escapes by jumping, and the firemen
rescued a number of terror stricken
people. The main building was moi
seriously damaged, the fire being con-
fined to the annex and the loss was moi
heavy.
Cardinal Gibbons announces that he will
not 90 TO Rome during the festivities attend
ing the celebration of the Pope's Jubilee
which will last two weeks. He, however
cabled his congratulations to Pope Leo. IN
Jubilee will be generally observed IN thi
country on dates to come.
A ouadruple tragedy was enacted six mile
| northwest Of Middletown, Ind, yesterday
.Jobn NJ. Thornburg, aged s., killed his wife
two children and himself. Thornburg ha'
been failing mentally for some months Du
his friends hesitated to place him In CONNIE
ment.
ST Paul. Mimi. is the centre Of negotiation
INVOLVING a $4,000, 900 railway project, tn
Man being TO construct double track electri'
| freight and passenger line from Duluth TO TN
Gulf of Mexico. John w. Gates, it Is said
will be at the head of the enterprise.
One man was killed and two were badl,
hurt today while cutting trees on a bluff nea
Brilliant Station, Pa. Suddenly hug
oak tree at which they were chopping,, Eel
with crash and the men were swept dow
by its branches.
Charles w. Fulton, of Astoria, was electe.
! United States Senator from Oregon early thi
morning on the 43d ballot. Mr.. Fulton wa
born in Ohio on August 18th, 1853, and wen
to Oregon in 1875.
The steamer Brooklyn City, which arrives
at New York this morning from Bristol an
Swansea, Wales, experienced nothing pu
gales and hurricanes during the passage.
The British steamship Almora is now
days out from Glasgow for Newport news
and Shining men fear q disaster.
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Shocking Accident.

Lowell, Mass, Feb. 21.-James j..
Downs, 80 years of age, while dancing
about his room on the fourth floor OF his
home on Prescott street, last night, with
his two year old daughter, Margaret, in
his arms, fell against a window and
pitched headlong through it with the
child to the ground. The child was
instantly killed. Downs broke his LETT
hip and fractured his skull and was
taken to st. Johns hospital in critical
condition. Mrs. Downs, who witnessed
the accident, is Frustrated and has been
going from one hysterical CONFUSION
into another. 1t is not thought that
Downs will recover.
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Fatal Railroad Accident.

Dubuque, Iowa, Feb. 2l.-The Chicago
& Minneapolis passenger train on the
Illinois Central Railroad, collided head
on with a freight train last night, at
Galena, Ills. The freight engineer, a
fireman and brakeman were killed.
The fireman on the passenger train was
so badly injured that no hope is enter
tanned for his recovery. The engineer
of the passenger train jumped and es-
capped uninjured. The freight was stand
ing on a siding waiting for the passenger
train to pass and believing it would be
safe to venture out on the main track for
water and return before the passenger
train arrived, the engineer of the freight
took the risk. The passenger train
came, however, and crashed into the
freight before the latter could return to
the side track.
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GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint. More than
seventy-fve per cent. Of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effects: such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart,
Heartburn, Water-brash, Gnawing and
Burning Parns at the Pitof the Stomach,
Yellow Skin, Coated Tangue and Dis
agreeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming
up of Food after Eating, Low Spirits,
etc. Go to your Druggist and get a
bottle of August Flower for 20 or 10
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Try it.
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THE RECENT decision Of the appellate
term of the Supreme Court in the New
York city district that the limitations
with respect to express company receip''
of amounts of liability for articles DAM
aged or lost, stolen or destroyed, are not
valid is one of especial importance to
those common carriers. Many corpora
tons, with the aid Of lawyers OF expe-
rience and ability, have been trying Tor
years to protect themselves from the pay
ment of heavy claims from customers by
restrictions of the sort which have been
declared to be without warrant OF law
To the great majority of people the ind
ing of the appellate judges will appear
to be Just and right. If express COM
panies agree to transport packages for
certain sums they ought to be required
TO paw the full value of those packages
if they fail to deliver the property COM
mitted to their care.
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Murdered by Burglars.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2l.-Robbers who
evidently had concealed themselves in
McCurdy Brothers department store, at
Front street and Susquehanna avenue,
prior TO closing time, yesterday, shot
and killed the night Waterman aud
made off with an unestimated amount OF
plumber. Fifty dollars in cash is
known to have been secured. The
Waterman was brother Of the members
of the firm. The doors were found open
by the police and the senior partner was
summoned and he, accompanied by the
policemen, began an investigation. The
inspection was pursued without result
until finally the search led to the cellar.
Here Mr.. McCurdy stumbled over what
he supposed to be bundle of goods.
1t proved to be the watchman's corpse.
He had been shot through the back Of
the head and his body had been thrown
into the cellar through trap door.