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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
Tells Profession BY Profile.

Little Tommy was paying q visit &c
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin, old friends Of
his parents. The young man required
a good deal of amusing. and his host
and hostess were somewhat AT loss
till the latter bethought her Of the por-
trait album, which they went through
together with much industry and at
tention To detail a. 10 the past, pres
ent and probable future lives of the
persons represented. Toward the end
Of tho book were two of those astornd-
ing profiles, cut ont of black paper. IT.
which our forcfathcrs-str people
delighted.
Those said Mrs. Franklin, are
my father and mother"
oh" said Tommy. Then he hest
tated, and scrutinizod them moro thor
oughly. II s'pose,' he said. they wa.s
chimney-sweeps. wasn't they?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
BAY CITY TAyES.
4 Clean Jp On Nop-Taxpaying properly
Coming.

Six townships I'm Bay county have
not n single description on which there
are back taxes for five years or more
The appraisers Of tax lands appointed
several months ago by State Laud
Commissioner Wildey. have completed
their work, and IL Is expected that the
clearance sale" under the special act
will be held within a short time In
the Pay Cities the conditions are not
so favorable. About 10 per cent OF
the assessed valuation in Bay City does
not pay taxes. while nearly onc-third
OF tho descriptions arc non productive
OF taxes. The reason for che large per-
centagc is the abandonment Of saVmill
and other property years ago. when
lumber gave out. As a result much Of
This property has more back taxes
against it than II is worth II is eX-
pected that through The clearance
sale al least $3.50 000 in assessed val
nation will be put back on the rolls
a once. The appraisers prices run
from p 10 50 per cent OF The actual
value.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
kmhl Eor. Free.

Liberty. $40 IN cold cash anu board
'since January il. Is what Elmer kulil.
Who was RESPONSIBLE for Ann Leh
inann's trouble and her Subsequent IA
tai visit II Dr.. Scott T. Hodge. of De
troir. has received for acting the role
Of star witness for the Prosecution IL
tho case against Dr. Hodge. convict
ed Of manSlaughter.
Is there 10 be any actiuu taken
against kuhl. In view of the fact thot
he engaged DR.. Hodge 10 perform the
OperaticnF' was asked Of Lieut.. Sad
l"r. WHO j. at present in charge Of the
detective bureau.
why. no. the lieutenant replied.
decisivcly. Tile law provides for the
protection OF such Witnesses. Look
nice TO arrest kuhl after using him 10
convict Hodge. wouldn't il; The prose
cutor is the proper person 10 say what
IL To- be done. hut I know that Kuhi
will not be- prosecuted"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
THE NEWS OF MICHIGAN.
DIR. Hodge Convicted.

Or. Scott +. Hodge. Of Detroit. Was
convicted of manslaughter in the Re
corder's Court on Friday. lie was
arrested on Jan. IL last in connection
with an investigation made by IN.
police concerning the death OF 10
year.old girl. Anna Lehman, OF Man
chester. Mich. who passed away al
Grace hospital two days previously
l. was alleged that on Jan. s or Q
Miss Lehman, accompanied by Elmer
kuhl. her lover, who lived at Man
chester, came 10 Detroit TO seek re-
lief. Several physicians we're con
suited. and then the couple Went to
Dr. Hodge on Washington avenue
From testimony given by Kuhl at the
trial = seems that DR. Hodge Oper-
ated upon the young woman and kept
her at his Washington avenue resi-
dence, which was fitted up after The
manner of a sanitarium.
Several treatments were given. and
then septicemia developed, and DR..
Hodge. being fearful of the outcome.
hurried the girl 10 Grace hospital,
where he called into consultation Dr.
J.. Il. Kennedy, prominent physician
ana president of the Detroit Board
of Health. DR. Kennedy performed
another operation and sewed mp sew
eral rents in the internal organs,
which had been made by previous
treatment. Notwithstanding the Of
forts of the doctors TO save her. the
girl died
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Emma Coffeen, wife OF Selby COT
foen. was drowned near Allendalc re-
sort Gull lake, Saturday. Her H.
year-old son, Winnie. was bathing and
got into deep water. where he stran-
glei. The mother rushed into the
water 20 save him and succeeded for
time. then went down herself mo-
ment later. The boy was saved by men
in boat, but the woman had sunk
and no one present could swim. Mar
tin +. Brown. editor OF the Battle
Creek Moon. soon arrived, and, after
diving few times. he grasped the
body and brought II to the surface
The water was only eight feet deep.
The Coffeen family resides at Battle
Creek, and Mr.. Coffeen runs on a
Grand Trunk train. This is the first
accident AZ the lake This season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
Wearq LARGO Shoes.

There Is New York barber who
wears "A number 2 shoe. lie was a
sergeant in the German army. noted
for his stability. He has brother in
the old country whose foot is SO big
that no ready made shoe can be found
to NJ him. When he needs a new pair
IF shoes he buys a side of leather and
his footgear at home. His foot is the
largest in all Germany. about number
II In size
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
Lost Finger aud Ring.

Dugan Thompson, Of Dawson, went
10 tho Ice house to get some Ice. After
throwing out a chunk he jumped from
The door TO the ground rather than TO
CHINO down the ladder. In making
the leap ring on his finger caught
on n protruding nail and the weight
OF his body caused the ring TO cut
The digit off below the second joint
DIR. Lock amputated the stub. The
ring and the portion Of the lnger lost
cannot be found
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

\ mysterious explosion on the farm
OF {. ". Luce in Franklin township
at ! o'clock in the morning caused
mach excitement. The explosion occur
tcd In building now used as tool
house and wagon house. but formerly
used as cider mill, ana was SO great
that both ends of the building were
blown ont and the entire neighbor-
hood awakened. The explosion was
followed by fire which consumed the
building before anything could be say.
ed. In the building was can of turpeu.
tine ana a barrel Of lnsecd oil. hut
Just how they figured in the cxplo.
sion cannot be solved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
L.N-NnyOr nen.I.

Willianm 9. Thompson. former
mayor of Detroit and member OF the
state senate. died Tuesday night at
sanitarium IN Yonkers. y. y, 10
which IL was recently taken for treat
ment
April T.. last while crossing the
Campus. he was struck by hoy on
u bicycle and thrown 10 the pavement.
bone Of one OF his hips was frac-
tured. hut that trouble was being sue
cessfully COPIED with and the fracture
was mended ~ the time Of death. Mr..
Thompson's fatal illness greatly puz-
lied Drs. Mclean and Mann. No signs
OF complications could he detected ana
his liver and Kidneys were ln good con
dition. The senator simply seemed TO
have given M he fight and lacked the
vitality necessary TO carry MIN
through.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
TIE MARKETS.



Dctroit--ChOice steers. S5m5 80; good
70 choice butcher steers goo 20 1900
ios s4af 80: light 10 good butcher
steers and heiters. 700 To 800 lbs. SO %
~ mixed butchers fat cows 81 80 n
"a; Gamers. S1m1 10; common bulls,
S2@2 20 good shippers bulls. SO IS a
80; common feeders. 81 1905; good
Well-brcd feeders SO rs as -: light
stoCkers, 81 50m2 10
Mich cows and springers steady at
Veal Market SOC lower than
last week best grades, 50 75GG %;
others, So 50H5
Sheep and lambs Market s1@1 %
lower on lambs; sheep about steady.
lambs sbg5 80; light TO common
lambs. s4m5; yearlings. S4a5 fair TO
good butcher sheep. s3W3 90: culls and
common, 81 50M2 So
Hogs light, market steady NJ
last weeks prices. Range of prices
Light 20 good butchers. 50 90; pigs
50 40; light workers.. So 1905 as;
roughs. 81 so; stays one-third of.
Chicago-Good 60 prime steers. S. so
100 40; poor TO medium, 81 50W5 25;
stockers ana feeders. $2@4 TO- cows
81 3o@4 SO; heifers. $2@5 so; Gamers
81 50W2 co, bulls. s2a4 Is; calves
81 50W6 Is; TeXasfsd steers So IS.
Hogs Mixed and butchers. So 80 10
rough heavy. $5@5 IS; light. Sc ESQ
3 SO; bulk OF sales, So 20M5 40
Sheep Good to choice wethers. $40
4 so; fair 20 choice mixed, SO 20 OF; ma
tive lambs, tiG7 SO.
East Buffalo. 49, Market oVCrstocked.
many cattle unsold. shippers advised TO
be cautious for next few days. Prices
are lower. Best export grades. $4,000
csc; best 1900 10 1,300-lb shipping
steers. s5d $40; good 1860 to 1.10O-lb.
butcher steers. $3.50 n 4.50 900 90 1000
10. do, S4.I5 n SO; best fat COWS. $3.50
I; fair to good do, s3dr3.25; trimmers
S1.50Gt2: best fat hcifcrs dry fed. $40
m4.60: medium heifors. 1926 GD3.5O. rat
hcifers grlssers. S3.256i $40. common
stock heifers. s2.50m3; best feeding
steers. 900 lbs. 10 900 lbs. dehorned.
S3.75@4; best yearling steers, $3.25 ~
$50: common stockers. s2.50w3: export
bulls s4mi25; bologna bulls S2.75M3;
little Jersey bulls, $2.26 Gp2.75. Cows;
Good TO extra $40m50. medium 10 good
do S25 a. 80; common. S1SM22 calves
Best voals. $6.75@7; fair 10 good, 500
$50; heavy, S4M4.50. Hogs: Mixed me-
dunn. heavy and Workers, S6.20Gp6.30;
pigs SG.20dt6.25. Sheep: Best lambs,
t65OM675; fair To good do. S6Q6.25;
cuIls and common. $3.50 a J.50; best
yearIings. S5.50m5.65; best mixed sheep.
s4m425; fair. S3,606pi: culls and bucks,
s2m3.2b; wethers, $3.50 %; ewes, s4D
20
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Cadillac-Thc new $1,000 Catholic
church at Jennings was dedicated by
Bishop Richter. of Grand Rapids.
Patrick Lyons, a farmer. was held
~ oil a bridge in the business section
o. Flint and robbed Of SIT. after being
pounded over The head.
Alobrt Kniss. aged 81. n prominent
farmer Of Schoolcraft. committed sui
eide last week b. blowing the top of
his head off with q shotgun.
+. X. Williams, Jr. has been ap.
pointed prosecuting attorney OF An
trim county 10 fiji the vacancy caused
by the recent death Of his father
Isaac kersey..a colored man of Kali
amazoo was shot and killed Friday by
Herman Scott. also colored. who Oh
1ected TO kersey's presence In his
mothers house
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

BY a series of careful experiments
and observations, tho Department of
Agriculture has learned that as insect
destroyers and weod-seed caters, quail
are worth thousands of dollars a year
to the farmer Still. when he is a
little shy of pocket money he does
not hesitate 10 take the old double
barrel and cash in a few of them a.
= much lower rate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
STEAMERS LEAVING DETROIT.
Standard Time.

" ufrE STAR L1NE-Foot OF Gr.swoId ST: Boats
Tor Port Huron and way ports daily at s;3J n.
M ana 2:5u p. m. For Toledo ~ j3J D n
Leave Port Huron for Detroit q S0am: 3. 40 y m
DETROIT a. BUFFALO STEAMBOAT CO:--F Foot OF
Wayne stree, FOR Buffalo daily NJ i:OIp. m 3.
DETROIT & CLEVELAND Nav. 60; Foot WAYNE
~ Tor Cleveland daily g;3Da.m and 10:a0 p n.
For Maclinac, Monday and Saturday on NJ &
Wednesday and Friday at 1880 o.. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

George AIDE NAV mean wen enough
in, writing a farce about the college
widow. but isn't IL a little cruel TO
arouse certain painful memories
that mans accommodating gray
aairs had almost enabled him 10 for
get?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

II you own chunk OF radium
hasten to return II and get your
money back before 100000 years
have elapsed. a University of Chica-
20 professor has fixed that az the
limit Of time within which all rad!um
will shrivel up and pass sway
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Mark Twain's former school teach
or is dead But he did not die until
he had lived a hundred years. Here
is our sincere nope that he taught
Mark Twain the trick
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

The ST. Paul railroad traffic depart
ment has issued orders for the OK
termination of The festive English
sparrow all along the line. Which
reminds us that its very easy II give
orders
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Every cloud has silver lining
No hard-hcartod, tight-fsted trust has
yet been inhumau enough to raise the
price of rice at his season of the
wear
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

President Schurman says mo man
has right To lead single life. Or.
Jekylls who have been doing Hyde
stunts ON the sly may therefore cheer
up
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

A clublady has discovered that
woman has keener sense OF humor
than man--and goes on TO establish
the great fundamental truth that
nearly all mans failings are due TO
his natural cOnceit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Bandit Raisull mas decided TO get
married. There may be trouble in
the Raisul family the next time he
brings strange man home 10 din
nor without notice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

DC Your Feet Ache and Bump

shake into your shoes Mems Foot
Ease, powder for the feet IL makea
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Swollen, Hot, Sweating Feet, COrns and
Brnions. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen 5. Olmste6, Leroy, N. Z.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

An astronomer at the Lick OBJ
servatory has found 100 double stars.
But there are many other gentlemen.
not astronomers. who are prepared TO
prove that this isn't the record by
several.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

A Boston paper publishes story
entitled The Naked Soul. II is,
however, taking the precaution to do
il when most OF the Boston ladies are
out Of town.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

There is every reason to doubt this
story about Lulu Miller of San Fran
cisco. who is said 30 have cast aside
q millionaire for a pcnniless plumber.
Lulu may have passed up the million
airc. hut where could she find pcu-
nilcss plumber?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Charles G.. Stilman, a New York
multimillionaire, IS working as a bag
gage smasher in San Francisco. Prob
ably needs the exercise, but wants to
be paid for taking il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

There are people who believe even
now that some of the Russians may
cat their Christmas dinners in Port
Arthur.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

A Chicago couple lost $3.50 to Bos
ton couple playing bridge. Is there
still conviction in the middle West
that Boston is slow?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

The British government is now try.
ing TO decide how many of the bless
ings OF civilization it will be wise TO
shoot into the Thibetans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

When it is announced that new
golf club is going into business. every
body knows that the people of that
community are thirsty on Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

That woman with five husbands
ought not TO have much trouble in
freeing herself from the charge of
bigamy. Shes quinquigamist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

The girl who got engaged at col
lege considers the correspondence
course methods good deal better
than nothing during the summer va
cation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

"Oom Paul" is dead Nobody will
he likely TO deny now that he was a
pretty grand old man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

When Japan has secured those 20
her real POSSIBILITIES can begin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
The case of hrs. Lenriox, which follows, prov

"a DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM; - Last winter I
broke down suddenly and had 10 seek the
advice of a doctor. i felt sore al over, with
= pounding in my head, and q dizziness which
I had never experienced before. had a
miserable appetite. nothing tasted good. and
grnduall " my health broke down completely.
The dortor said had female weakness, but,
although | took his medicine faithfully,
found no relief a Ws
/" After two months decided 20 try what
a change would do for me, and IS Lydia r..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was
strongly recommended to- me / decided To
try il. Within three days felt better, my
appetite returned, and / could sleep. In
another week was able to sit up part OF
the day, and in Ten days more was we'll
M strength had returned, gained fourteen
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

The hand that rocks the cradle" is
not in ii at this jocund season with
the man VINO rocks the boat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

He was a follower of the golden
rule" should be a soul-satisfying cpl
taph for any man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Tho Rock island system has dolS
aud is doing notably good work in en-
couraging immigration 10 the South
west. The agricultural and industrial
opportunities OF that section of coun-
try have been persistenrly and sys-
tema,ically set forth, a. a result or
which The number OF people who have
settled in Oklahoma, Indian Territory
and Arkansas this spring has been
greater than in years. On three days
in February and March. over six thou
sand homeseekers took advantage OF
the low rates 10 the Southwest and
removed themselves and their belong
ings TO the Land Of Opportunity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
ADJUSTMENTS IN DETROIT.
Nerk Ending .Iulr mn

TEMPLE THIhTER AND WoNDERI AND After
icons 2;l' lOc Ia Poe; Evenings s;l5 l6c 10 81.
Avenue THEATRE Majestic Stock CO. After
moons e:i5 "5c 10 SOC; Evenings s:l5, sc TO %.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Some people rock boats. some be-
come innocent bystanders and others
ride on excursion trains.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Senator Clark's children evidently
think a sweet young mamma is much
better than being cut off in the will
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

am sure Piso's Cure for Consur, ptlon saycd
my life three years ago. MRS. TBos. ROBBINS
Maple Street, Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1909
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Albert Kramer. aged is. was drown
ed ia Cedar rive while bathing Ha
was unable 20 swim and got beyond
his depth.
The mayor of Hancock has como
forth with n plan FOR making tramps
work, in The hope of Kidding the city
OF them.
The business men of Onaway have
organized an association having FOR
its claims the industrial Improvement
Of the town.
VIM c. Mcmillan will he a eandi.
date TO succeed Gen. Russell A.IAlger
as United States senator two years
hence, bis friends say.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
Graiu. Etc.

Chicago Cash quotations. No. 2
spring wheat. sSQ99c: No. 3 sprinE
wheat SSm?ec; No 2 corn. i9A4c. No. .
yellow corn. Gle; No. oats. 405sc; No.
Z whit, oats. 80 ~ he. No. rye, 75c;
good feeding barley. 35 "a 3Sc; fair TO
choice mailing, A. a soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

No HE ovcrhows with ioy that has
room only for It's own cares -4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

The y. w. G. A. Of Battle Creek is
going to give an automobile social Ia
1seWUOrt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
MICHIGAN

What busy shopper rhe Marquis
OF Anglesey must have been,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Detroit hcat~-No. white. 81 %,
No. rrd. spot. 81 O3; July. 5000 bu 40
9SiLc. 5000 Du al 99c. 5000 bu at 99lgc.
h.0OO bu At 81; september. 5000 bu At
92lac. 1000 bu az 9zAc. 1900 bu 20
g8c cfusing gSi4c bid; December, b.0O0
~ at g3c. 1o.0O0 bu at ?3iac. closing
nominal az 93aac: No. : red, 81 o. p6r
buEhel
Corn No. (; mixed. soc; No. . yellow
9 ears at 30 &c per bu.
Cpats4-No 3 white. spot. I cars al
.AsIkc: No Z white. / car nc 42lac bu.
Ik.a-No spot. uOnIiuaH at 73c bN.
Bcans-Spot and October, 81 60; No
vcrubcr. 81 81 asked.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28
u Is Exncnsi,c.

The state board ~ auditors has al
lowed bills aud claims against the
state aggrcga ting SiSsO3S. II. Tor the
OF S12.03:,.322. The state taN cominis-
sion and board or railway assessors
cost the state S7o.144.93. OF which $40
u2J.2S WAS for the tax commission;
the attorney generals department 3d.
600. and the superintendent Of the
state capitol building expended Sl12.-
g3g ~. largely fop two new elevators
and II new roof. \ large portion OF
the allowances for The attorney gen
crdl We're on account Gf tho expenses
OF conducting the railroad suits. while
the general allowances aggregated
Sill .5OT.Ga: printing, $40, 1850: bind
iHg, Si9,StlG2; stationery, S2G.-2jL3G.
rho proposal for Slo.0oo electric
,ght plant IN Shelby WAS defeated at
a special election.
4 boom is now under way In Battle
Greek for separating the city and three
townships into new coaniy, with
Battle Greek as the county seat
Guy Minbeck. q young man working
on farm near Cedar Springs. siippei
while cutting wheat with cradle and
fell on the scythC. severing an artery
In his leg. He bound q ligature about
the leg without assistance and came
60 the village and Or Anderson closed
the wound with six stitches while Min
bccl Watched the opera ion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

we oner one II inbred Dolsn Reward Tor snr
case ~ Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hale
+ j. CHENEY & co. Toledo. o
We the undersigned, have known ,. i. Cheney
)r abe lat 10 Years and believe him petiecuJ hoir
orabs III AN business transactions and financially
ab % carry ont any obligation nsdr by his 1rin.
WALDING. KINsAN MhnyIE,
wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q.
Hans CatArfh Cure g. taken internally, scting
directly upon the blood and mucous sdlfaces of tho
syHtcni Testimonials sent free. PE.ce - cent, peF
bottle goid hy al Druggists.
TGke HslFs Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

Good .,-,, wives aal loving ones are
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

A. married woman H. always suspic-
lous when her husband gives her an
expensive present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

merits sincerely
MRS. f. LENNox, East 4th ST. Dixon Ill"
Men Tnvcsn
X1 above sSa shoA VII prove s absolute Co M. m...
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-07-28

WHY do you think shc l. so snk oiIs !.
10 get married.
why. she's attending the coohinx
school Chicago Post
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-03

preston experienced; in this tete-a-tete
intercourse between author and reader
a certain enthusiasm is aroused: but
when he see him on the stage we recoil
with indifference OF disappointment.
in short, on reading the dramas
of ID Annunzio we see on every page the
utter inability Of a lyric poet to repre-
sent his ideas amid the stage accessories
OF painted scenery, costume, and move
nent. Even the stage directions printed
In small stype in all the plays published
by DAnnunzio are merely a certain
lyric comment and contain too often
suggestions of what is choicest. most
exquisite yet least compatible with
stage representation, in the conception
Of the poet
1T is he himself, speaking and reply
ing to himself, that forms the poetical
dialogue which he calls drama. He is
always on the stage-he, the author the
poet, in person. If he is ever absent.
it is of him the actor is thinking; of
him, too, must the public think"