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The news & observer., 1905-06-23
WEAVER TALKS WITH COUNSEL.
Police Scored for NEGLECT of Duty---Or-
f.crcd to Resign From Political
Clubs,
(Ry tho Associated Press.)

Philadelphia. Pa. June 22.-Fre-
cucnt conferences we're held today be-
tween Mayor Weaver and his counsel
but thus far they have been followed
hy no now devclopments and neither
tho mayor nor his counsel indicates
What tho next move on their part will
be c. wh2n = viii be made.
Announcements was made today or
tho selection of VI. De b. Parsons. of
New York. an engineer to take charge
of the investigation of the physical
work on tho filtration system.
Director Potter of the Department
Of Public Safety. TODAY severely scored
tho rerreantS cf police for what he
iernc"d their nePlect ef duty. Direc-
ter Potter said that he had received
Information that policemen were seen
entering a notorious Republican club
frequently while on duty He said
he had ordered that the policemen re-
sign from all political clubs
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
THE DAY OF DEATH
Governor Sets 1t Back
For Mrs. Rogers.
She Was 10 Have Been Hanged Today
For The Murder OF Her Husband.
Habeas Corpus Petition
Denied.
(By the Associated Press.)

White River junction.. VT, June %.
Governor Bell today signed re-
prieve for Mrs. Mary M. Rogers, the
Bennington murderess, until Decem-
Der 8, 1906. Mrs. Rogers was to have
been hanged tomorrow for the muir
dor Of hoy husband.
Brattleboro, VT, June 22.-The
habeas corpus petition of Mrs. Mary
NJ. Rogers, was denied by Judge
Wheeler, sitting at a justice of the
United states Circuit Court today.
In his opinion Judge Wheeler criti-
cized tho proceedings rof the State
with reference to Mrs. Rogers and her
case. He could not see, however,
that it was justified in ordering her
discharge from custody. Mrs. Rogers
lawyers filed an appeal.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23

such cases. Recently it has become
generally rumored that such prisoners
were granted practical liberty, going
about town, even sleeping at home
nights when not too far distant from
jail The marshal became advised OF
the Lexington prisoners being allowed
to walk the streets, despite notices sent
to all jailers and sheriffs in the dis
trict some time ago that such loose
ness had to stop. Tonight another
deputy left for Wilkesboro to transfer
five prisoners from that Jail to the
Surry county Jail because of repeat
ed reports of like Iooseness.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
Mark the Bends of the
Dual EsS.
CHARLOTTE is ROUND
Ard SaIisbury.Spencer Appears in
QuartO. Rather Figuratiye, Built
Takes Figures to Tell the Story.
Greensboro Plays DanvilIe
in TwO-Four Time.
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Charlotte, n. c., June 22.--In a slow
game of baseball this afternoon the
Salisbury Spencer team defeated Char
lotte by score of to 0. The real
features of the game were the splendid
fielding of the entire Salisbury team
and the brilliant work in the box of
Gibbs for the locals. Moser pitched
a splendid game for Salisbury, allow
ing only one hit Charlotte played
several new men. Newman, of the
Columbian University team, is one of
the latest additions. He played third
base and did we'll for a new man.
Score by innings
Salisbury spencer :. ..102 100000
Charlotte 30 . . . U 0
At Danville, Va.-DanvilIe 4;
Greensboro 2.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
TERRIBLE BLOW By a SHAFT.
A Boy Receives Serious Injury-Buggy
Company Stopa Work-Rumor
of Coming Shirt Factory
Death of Aged Lady.
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Washington, n. c., June GA
well-nigh fatal accident happened
yesterday at the lumber mill of Mr..
w. b. Willing on the outskirts of
town. boy named Wright who was
engaged in assisting his father on
some work was struck by rapidly
revolving shaft and seriously hurt in
the side and stomach. 1t is feared that
he is also injured internally.
The Greene Hooker Buggy Com
pany, recently organized here under
most favorable conditions has discon-
tinued operations. Rumor has it that
a shirt factory Will be put into oper-
alton on the site of the buggy plant.
The undertaking department of the
late company has been taken over by
the Southern Furniture Company.
Mrs. Jno. w. Smallwood, an aged
resident of this place, died here to-
day about seven o'clock
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Twenty-Five Killed.

Ey the Associated PresS.)
Loda, Russian Poland, June "a
Twenty two persons werc killed as the
result Of yesterdays firing by dragons
and Cossacks on a procession of So
600 Aorkmen which had been organ
lied as n DEMONSTRATION against the
government. Ten of tho about one
hundred wounded are dying. Two wo
men were crushed to death in the rush
of the panic-stricken crowds, after the
firing began This morning some
workmen in revenge for last nights
shooting shot and killed a Cossack and
two policemen.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
The Terrible Results of Fcud of Long
Standing.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, June pa special to
the Journal from Griffin, Ga. says:
Prcntiss Chapman, we'll known
farmer living near Heads Shop, asSas-
sinated Tom Head, a ncighbor late last
night and then killed himself cutting
his throat with q razor. The tragedy
was the result of a feud of long stand
i.ly between the men. There were no
eye witnesses to the tragedy and both
men had been dead svral hours when
their bodies were discovered early to-
day. Poth were we'll connected
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
TEN MILLION BALES.
Indications of Yields Given by Ccrre-
spordcnts Of Southern Cotton As
SociafiOn.
(Rv the Associated Press. )

Atlanta Ga, June 22.-Reports
from the correspondents of the South
crn Cotton Association throughout the
cotton belt based upon existing con-
ditions indicate that the yield of cot
ton for the season of f90506 will be
10.2S5.S76 commercial bales. The per-
centage of estimated reduction in yield
by StatoS as compared With the last
crop follows
Alabama 739: Arkansas, 22.16:
Florida, 2217; Georgia. 23.11; Indian
Territory 21.9S: Louisiana, 25.43
Mississippi. 27.25; oklahoma. 2570;
North Carolina. 1910; South Carolina.
29.45; Tennessee. 1S0; Texas, 2S.96;
various 2O.0
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
The Dental Society.
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ISpeCIdI 70 NEWS and ObSofVer.)
Asheville. N. c., June 22.-Asheville
dentists are looking forward with no
little interest to the thirty fifth annual
meeting of the North Carolina Dental
Society, to be held at Waynesville
June 2S. %, 80, and July 1. From
present indications q large number Of
the local dentists will attend the four
days convention, several being on the
program for addresses during the
meeting Among those from Agkavilie
who will read papers are DR. E. O.
Chambers. DR.. ]. A. German and DR.
f. L. Hunt.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
Poisoned by a Pie.
(Special to News and Observer

Especial 10 NeWs and ObseTVer)
Wadesboro. n. c., June 22.-Mr T..
p. Lilies, a popular and well known
merchant of Lilesville. this county, and
his little children were poisoned in a
very singular way. The little children
of Mr.. Lilies had picked some black
berries and had the cook to make them
pie in a tin bucket lid. Mr.. Lilies,
just to please the children, ate a piece
Of the nie and was very sick with
poison for quite awhile The children,
were also very i'll.
Mr.. Henry Porter, while being taken
to a hospital at Charlotte, TO have an
operation performed, died in the
waiting room at Monroe
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
Finger.

Charlotte, June 21-Miss Ethel Fin
ger and Mr.. Samuel Reid were mar
ried this evening at $50 o'clock at
the brides home, on West Fifth street
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
NJ p. Hardin. pastor of the Second
Presbyterian church.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
southern League Games.

Atlanta, Ga. June 22.-Atlanta got
two runs in the ninth inning and
saved the game. Attendance 1,200.
Score: r. Fl. r.
Atlanta ...0 90 900 O2-2 1
Montgomery / 0 O 0O0 0 0-1 s
Batteries: Moren and Archer; Lee
and Millerick. Time LAO. Umpire,
Pfenninger.
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(By the Associated Press.)
Cincinnati, O., June 22.-New York
today won from Cincinnati by bunch
ng four safeties.
Score: r.. ii. y.
Cincinnati ..0o0010OO 0--l q 2
New York n II 90 90 o. 1 o. L
Batteries: overall and Phelps. Nc
Ginnity and Bowerman. Time 1.35.
Umpires, O'Day and Klein. Atten-
dance 5,2S7.
Chicago, June 22.-Pittinger was
effective at critical points and easily
blanked Chicago.
Score: X, III. II.
Chicago ....0OOOO0GO % z 2
Philadelphia 0003I 0--4 8 8
Batteries Brown and King; Pit
finger and Doom. Time 1.S5. Unf-
pire, Johnstone. Attendance 500.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
NEW PARK AT DURHAM.
Mass Meeting OF Citi1ens-Thc Park
Seems Assured.
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Durham, N. g.. June 22-At meet
ing of the citizens of this city tonight
strong resolutions were passed in favor
of the removal of the Jail with a view
TO locating a park extending from its
site TO the Union Depot A petition
will be presented to the aldermen, ask
ing that they take action in the body.
There seems to be little doubt that the
expressed wish of the people will be
granted and that the park will soon
materialiZe. At the meeting a COM
mittee was appointed to solicit sub
scriptions of funds to be used for the
beautifying of this place of recreation
and pleasure and hopes. for a charm
ing green soon to appear are now riS-
ing high.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
Renrieve for Hoch.
By the Associates Presg.l

(By the Associated Press.l
Springfield. ills, June 22.-Gover-
nor Dneen today granted Johann
Hoch renrieve until July %. in order
that the case may be taken to SUI
preme Court justice for a writ of SUI
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
-Four Killed by Explosion.
1Ru the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Atlanta, Ga, June ga boiler at
the saw mill of the Curtis Alfalfa
lumber plant exploded today, killing
James Watts, Will Rosson, Gus Cash
and Marion Maddox c. Smith was
fatally hurt and Barney Works seri-
ously injured.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
HIS son DROWNED.
The Sad News Tha: Comes from Dan
vile TO Capt. Graves.
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Durham, n. c., June 22.-Capt w.
Z. Graves. of this city. received a tele-
gram tonight containing the sad news
OF the drowning of his son. Villa m
llnkley Graves, near Danville, Va.
The telegram was void of particulars.
The Captain toeethe, with q son and
daughter. left tonight for the scene of
the accident. Other members of the
faiml- will follow tomorrow
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
TOO EASY ON PRISONERS.
Steps Taken to Curtail Liberties Give,.
Them.
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Especial TO News and Observer)
Greensboro y. c.. June 22-The
United States marshal today sent Il
deputy to Lexington and had brought
to Greensboro jail. two Federal pris-
oners. sentenced for illicit distilling
of liuuoT. Term of Imprisonment in
iatl of their county was fixed by Uni
ted S;tstes .Fudae' Boyd by special re
quest, usually made and granted in all
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
Amcrican Icngue Gnmes.

(By the Associated Press)
Philadelphia, Pa, June 22.-Phila-
delphia defeated Cleveland today in
game that was ended in the ai,:th in
niHg by rain.
Score X. H. T..
Cleveland ..OOo00O-o
Philadelphia - o Q %
Batteries: Hess and Buelow: Coax
ley and Schreck. Time LIS. Umpire,
Sheridan. Attendance 5,768.
Boston, Mass, June 22.-Rain stop
ped today's game at the end of the
tenth inning, the score standing to ].
Score: H. =. r..
Chicago ..0000 o OIL 0 0--1 3
Batteries: Young and Criger; Al
trock and Mcfarland. Time 1.32.
Umpire, OLoughlin. Attendance 81
S63.
washington June 22.-After seven
straight defeats the Washington team
today broke It's losing streak and
changed places with st. Louis in the
championship race. Rain terminated
the game at the end of the eighth in
ming
washington ..O1o2O00O-3 6 o.
st. Louis $1,000 0001 OIL
Batteries Hughes and Heydon:
Sudhof, Morgan and Sngden. Cm-
pires Kelly and Mccarthy. Attend
ance 1,610. Time 1.30.
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South Atlantic casuc Games.
CBv the Associated Press. }

CBy the Associated Press.)
score r. ii. T..
Augusta .000OOOt0 81 8
Columbia ..O0000000 90
Batteries: Cicotte and Roth; Ashton
and Carson. Time 1.38. Attendance
500. Umpire, Byron.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23

Batteries Childs and Smith; Cas-
sidy: Hesman and Holmes Time
2.05. Umpires. Keefe and Latham.
Attendance 1900
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Macon. Ca, June 3D..

3eoksonvi1Ie lacks, ooooooooo-o )
Macon .0o00O110 81 8 0
Batteries: Chappie and Robinson;
John Fox and Harnisch. Time LIB.
Empire, Kelly. Attendance 1,10C.
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
X-bv Kick Butler Now?

Nov there's Hon. Charles J. Harris
throwing fits over Butler. What did
he write Senator Butler. when he
gratefully accepted the appointment rs
one If the Industrial commissioners
tba same position Mr. d. A. Thomp-
kins of charlotte holds. with salary
of three thousand dollars a year end
fenumera BILE privileges and perquisites
inenr5ing private stenosranher and
libartT s.traveline all over the coun-
nv ae - big Ike. He didn't kick
(Continued on Page Five.)
The news & observer., 1905-06-23
National League Games.

At Danville, Va.-Danville &;
Greensboro 2.
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nv the Associates Press

TBV LTE NaSUCIdEEW U7s.J
Charleston, S. c., June 22.-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
A SPLENDID SHOWING.
The City Clerks Statement of City
Finances for Past Two Years.

The following statement was
handed US Saturday for publication,
but held over for the lack of space.
This statement will befound CORRECT.
During this administration, to-wit,
from July 1st. 1908 to April 1st, 1905
the mayor and city council have made
many permanent Improvements that
are greatly appreciated by all. and the
same reflects much credit upon its ac-
complishments. We call attention to
some of these improvements to-wit:
The cleaning and repairing of the
city ditch, building of brick and ce-
ment culverts, grading of many of the
principal streets, building brick and
cement sidewalks on many streets.
planting and maintaining trees on
many streets. buying chemical fire
engine and equipping the fire depart
ment in frst-class manner, and the
taking down of unsightly awnings,
signs and telegraph poles and hitch
posts from the principal blocks Of
the city, removing bill boards and
other unsightly rubbish and making
plans for future Greater Great Bend
which will be the pride of all her
citizens.
GENERAL FUND.
To balance hand July LIST, 1913 s, 9s6.3 50
To collected taxes 10, 1862
by City Clerk. 2497So
:" Police Judge. =. .12,286s5
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
City School Board.

April s, 1905. Board met in special
session as board of canvassers pur-
suant to call. Present, Charles, Daw-
son, I.indas, Rubart, Gwinn.
On motion board proceeded to can
vass the vote at election held April 4,
1905. The official count shows that
in the First ward the number of votes
cast for the bonds was II against 81,
Second ward 93for, ID against. Third
ward 96 for, 139 against. Fourth ward
GA for. 65 against. Outlying territory
II for and.4 against. Majority against
the bonds %. Mr.. Mckinney having
received a,majorty of ali votes cast
was declared elected to succeed him
self as a smember of the Board OF
Education. On motion adjourned.
CHAs. E. DODGE, clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
A Complete Surprise.

The lovely home of Chas. G. Nor
rison on Forest Avenue was scene of
gayety Thursday evening also corr
plete surprise upon him. Mr.. Nick
Smith askedsCharlie to take a ride
with him out to see the alfalfa fields
and when they returned was ushered
into theI. dining room TO find %
neighbors and friends (Gentleman) TO
help him to dispose of an elegant six
course. dinner which had been pre-
pared by Mrs. Morrison and her
lady friends,..to which all did ample
justice. The table was beautifully
decorated /. with carnations and
smilax. Carnations were the fayors
at each plate, after which cigars and
other amusements vas INDUCED in
until a late hour, after which all
departed, wishing Charlie and his
estimable wife many more such lovely
birthdays. The beautiful howe.s
received as token were highly appreci
ated. The guests were E w. Moses
c. L. Moses, F. v. Russell, Chapman.
Griffith, Dean, Charles, Smith, Lindas,
Merfen, Allison, Dawson, Seward
Moses, E. r. Moses, ]. v. Brinkman,
jG. J. Brinkman, G. w. Moses, DIR.
Morrison,iB. E. Giles, F. Zutayern,
E. G. Cole.
! From one who enjoyedan this.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to extend to our friends
and neighbors VINO SO kindly assisted
us ins our recent bereavement our
sincere thanks for their kind help and
sympathy.
D. p. MEACHAM AND SON.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
At Rest.

DIED-Friday, March 81, 1905, at
2:30 p. M, little Velva Mae, the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r.
thinner. The little one was born on
March 18th and remained with them
only few days.
ga precious flower, budded on
earth, to bloom in heaven"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
Louis Eppstein has returned home
from Leavenworth.

from Leavenworth.
Not all the fruit buds are killed
there IS going to be some fruit already
yet.
Lynn DeGarmo is visiting Hutch
inson friends for few days this
week.
Miss Mable Anthony came up from
Wichita Thursday evening for few
days visit.
John Bales has gone to Oklahoma
points for visit and business trip of
several days duration.
The first warrant to be issued by
county clerk Ashpole was delivered to
the DEMOCRAT Printing House.
T. P. Fair has taken down the
board fence in front of his Forest
avenue residence, making quite an
improvement.
At the election last Monday, Hois
ingtop voted to make a separate town
ship of itself. The vote was $50 for
to SO against.
Dr.. r. H. Meade left Saturday for
New Mexico, on a visit of a few days
to his wife, who is reported as getting
along very finely.
Nick Hanson and family left Fri
day night for Albany, Oregon, and
the good wishes of large circle of
friends follow them.
Mrs. Geo. T. Elliott was in from
the south side Friday. She says Geo.
is getting along as well as could be
expected, and is cheerful and hopeful.
John Helfrich, trustee of Logan
township, was in Monday and made
his returns to the county clerk. We
will give the statistics from his report
later.
F. A. Barrows has moved from near
Galatia to near Jetmore. where he
has purchased extensive farming land.
He has ordered the DEMOCRAT to
follow him.
The county commissioners and
county clerk took six o'clock dinner
with Sheriff Dalziel and wife Thurs
day evening, and made their regular
inspection of the jail.
1t looks now like the day current
by the electric light works would be
go. A number of fans and other
small motors have been contracted
for already. The city will, we believe,
warrant an all day service.
Great Bend has many good things
coming her way. The principal thing
our people must do is to look to the
general good, and keep out of the
rut of individuality when public
matters are up. A city is never made
by one..man, but by the united whole.
There.is..considerable talk among
the railroad..men of the Santa Fe put
ting on a gasoline motor service for
passenger business, on the Ness City
barrqh this spring. No doubt the
increased mail facilities would be
greatly appreciated by the people up
thatSline.
The D. X. w. C. club met with
Will Charles Friday evening and en-
joyed aS pleasant evening at whist
Nice refreshment were served. This
is new whist club organized among
the younger crowd, with ten members
and they look forward to many
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14

Ihave for sale half section of land
one quarter improved, nearly all good
farm land, FIVE miles north of Hos
ington, Kans. For terms write or
call upon ]. H. Hartman. Hoisington
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14

Money to loan on improved farm.
for from one to five years. See Ed. L
CHAPLAIN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14

WANTED-Horses to pasture this
summer Plenty of grass, water and
shade. 8 miles west and 2 north of
Great Bend. 1t
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14
Full blooded White Wyandot

O.OouSu w Htc w yanuOlte
ROSTERS for sale at reasonable price.
B. HoFsTAETER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-14

p. ScAMadAHoRN, Heize
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
HOUSE OF STUDIES
NEW BUILDINGS ERECTED FOR
THE DOMINICAN FATHERS.

The House OF Studies of the Dominican
Fathers, near the Catholic University
grounds. which was begun about two years
ago. has been completed, and will shortly be
formally transferred to the order by the
architect, A. o. VonHerbulis. This Is one
Of the most important Of the large group of
Catholic institutions In this section of the
District, and in addition to ranking as a par
ticularly striking example Of Gothic archi-
lecture. is intended to take high rank as a
scene of ecclesiastical studies for this we'll
known order of preachers.
1t is said that the project has already
cost in the neighborhood OF 5000 the
land included. and that this sum total will
be added to later on in the carrying out of
large scheme Of ornamentation in the
chapel and elsewhere about the building.
tbs new building is three stories In
height, with basement In addition, and Is
built In the form OF quadrangle. 1t has a
frontage of 178 feet, with depth of 1911
feet. while the interior court quadrangle is
40 by 81 feet. allowing ample space for the
cloister. Indiana limestone has been en-
ploysd in its construction, supplemented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-11
A Bear Dogs Strategy.
the New Orleans Times-Democrat.

From the New Orleans Times-Uemocrat.
Talking about strategists, the we'll
trained bear dog can make all kinds of
rings around some of the military experts
We are reading about In these days." said
man from Arkansas recently.
Back in Arkansas some years ago had
occasion to give some little attention to one
of these humble strategists, and under I'M
favorable conditions. too, from the stand
point Of the dog, for he was very old, al
most blind and didn't have a tooth in his
head. Bob was brindle dog, medium size,
l have ever known. He was the leader al
ways of the pack. and no better leader
could have been found. for he was the most
successful dog in bear campaign l ever
knew. Dogs that fought with him followed
him strictly in his methods. His plan was
to limit the zone of operations to the small
est possible radius, and 1t was conspic-
uous fact in his career that no bear ever
succeeded in getting more than one hundred
yards from the point of the first attack.
He simply could not get away from Bob
and the dogs that followed him. Bob foughS
in circle. and for an evident purpose.
Instead of going in any one straight d.
rection the bear would keep whiriing round
in a circle. Bob's plan in limiting the zone
of operations was to make relief quicker.
straight to him. as the bear would not be
allowed to make much progress. and we
never made any mistake about this Some.
times we would watch him for while be-
fore wading into the slaughter. Just for tho
simple grandeur of the performance, the
ease and cieverness with which he directed
his forces