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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

Hardmuth's fingers relax. The pistol
fails to the floor. He steps back in
amazement '1d like to know how in
- you did that" he blurts.
This situation, I'm which is concen-
trated the whole metaphysical UNDER
current of the drama. supplies the eli
max of the story. 1t is vivid. but.
even accepting the mildcr forms Of
Mr.. Thomas thesis, 1t Is so improbable
that ii mars the veracity of the play.
Yet the audience has been prepared
for 1t by system Of logical reasoning
and demonstration, and for that rea-
son IL is not without intense interest,
nor does 1t fail Of it's purpose in the
plays general ipbuilding.
a peculiar reversal of feeling and
action occurs In the last act, when
Hardmuth is assisted to escape arrest
by Brookfield. The reason Is this:
The gambler believed that he himself
was responsible for the murder of the
governor elect, because he violently
hated the governor elect and fervently
had wished that he would meet death
in the manner In which he finally was
killed. Brookneld believed that his
murderous wish and thought had been
communicated involuntarily to other
brains from his own and that the
psychic influence of his thought guild
ed the people who murdered the gov-
ernor elect. Therefore, his conscience
told him, he was morally as guilty as
any one involved.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

INTER- now the season of win
ter sport. While 1t Is true
that winter pastlmes whether
indoor or outdoor. are by no
means so popular as summer recrea-
tions. this fact Is due to the larger
number Of pleasure seekers that exist
In warm weather. The summer is the
great vacation season. The winter Is
the great work and study season. Con-
sequentiy no winter sport will ever
rank in popularity with the leading
summer pastimes.
But. even admitting the truth of the
foregoing statements. there is no rea-
son why winter sports should be con-
sidered with lamentation. There are, in
fact. 80 many popular forms of cold
weather recreation that one hardly can
decide on which to adopt.
Undoubtedly decided advance will
occur IN the skating world this winter,
The unfortunate fight between the two
leading amateur bodies last year prac-
ucally decreased interest In the an
fuQl contests to some extent. Now,
however. the Amateur Athletic union
has withdrawn from the position 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

1t up to Abe Attell, the American title
holder. to provide the next entertain-
ment for the British invader Moran
walloped Neil In so decisive u manner
that the American has practically no
ground ON which To demand a return
match. Moran outclasses him. That's
AL there Is to 1t.
In but three or four rounds out OF the
sixteen during which the bout con-
tinuod did Neil compare with Moran,
In those few rounds, however, 1t must
be said to Neil's credit that he won am
advantage over the foreigner. Twice
Moran was knocked off his pins by the
native son. but frankie didn't haye the
steam to follow up his advantage and
shove n knockout over on Moran. After
the NTH round Moran had the upper
hand of the whole argument,
That Moran could give Attel a rous-
ing so mo one present at the recent
bout at Dreamand pavilion, San Fran
cisco. can rightfully deny, Not few
American fight fans VIII wager :l.ir
now gold coins. atiorned with busted
owls and side show Indians. that the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Ka1'safAz7sAG
RoeERTsoN's HAMLET.

Not since Edwin Booth has a Ham,
let been seen who 50 completely
and thoroughly satisfies as does that
of Forbes Robertson. He more nearly
approaches the standard set by Edwin
Booth than has any of the other play
ers seen. He suggests that same finely
aristocratic nature and that same schol-
arliness which made the Booth Hamlet
so notable. He does not make the
prince so serious as did Booth, for he
lightens many of the scenes with q
smile and even with a laugh, and he
causes the spectator to feel that Ham
let. despite his sorrow and the awful
secret he bears, still looks upon the
world and it's folk with the eye OF a
philosopher and that he has not lost all
interest in certain of life's pleasures
and amusements
This Hamlet receives the players with
satisfaction and an appreciable degree
of gladness. He is q man who even
though In sorrow has kept up his prac-
tice in fencing and manly sports and
who therefore goes as he tells Hora ito
with confidence into the test of skill
with Laertes. 1t is this lighter tone in
his Hamlet which makes the portrayal
of Forbes Robertson superior I'm present
day estimation even to that of Edwin
Booth.
We have changed in our ideals and
standards of acting since the day OF
the Booth Hamlet. and while undoubt-
edly the splendid power and high INTEL
lectuality of that great actors portrayal
would appeal to us strongly today, yet
1t is not impossible that the portrayal
would not satisfy az completely as 1t
did when it was among the actualities
of the stage.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
PLANS FOR MEXICAN RACING.

Louis Blum, who has been purchas-
ing horses for officials of the Mexican
government throughout the country,
says that the first meeting at Mexico
City will be held in September of 1908.
Blum admits that his purchases are
not the highest class that could be
made, but says that he is trying to get
the best he can for the appropriation
allowed to him. The first Mexican
Derby will be run in 1910 and win be
of the value of $4,000 Territorial
Governor Escandon Is chairman of the
movement to have the new track plac-
ed near Condea, outside of Mexico City.
1t will cost close to $4.000,000. The old
track near the city, on which Colonel
Bob Pate held race meetings several
years ago, will be abandoned.
Mexican men of wealth for whom
Blum Is purchasing horses, in the ef-
fort to boom the thoroughbred indus
try throughout Mexico, are Porfirio
Diaz, Jr, eldest son of President Diaz;
Landa Escandon, Senators Lee Ce-
roma Lee Algara, +. Auror, A. de
Orena and M. CASTILLO. Among his
purchases are the stations Four Ma
tions. Double Scotland, Don Caesar.
Golden Sunrise, Madison, Room Mate.
Mr. Brown and Handy Bill.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
"The Toymaker of Nuremhere."

Charles Frohman has put on at the
Garrlck theater a new play by an
American author, Austin Strong. Mr.
Strong Is not very well known to
American theater goers. Very few
people remember that he wrote a one
act play used couple of years ago by
Francis Wilson entitled "The Little
Father of the Wilderness" This play
let showed that Mr.. Strong has un-
doubted power in the painting of char
acter and in making his characters
human. He also wrote n one act play
that has had considerable vogue in
London, "The Drums of Dude"
"rhe Toymaker of Nuremberg" tells
a simple story regarding a German
toymaker and the love affair Of mis-
boy. The irrepressible Teddy bear
comes I'm for share of attention.
w. j. Ferguson heads the cast, and
he never fails to entertain with his
pleasing comedy work. Consuelo
Bailey, Frank Wunderlee. Leo Her
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
ENGLISH SHELL FOR HARVARD
OARSMEN.

Harvard oarsmen are Interested In
the arrival OF the she'll which was built
In England last summer for the Grim
son crew of next season. The shell Is
a sift FROM w. c. baylies of t.. class
of 'Bi. and there is much speculation
as to what the Harvard oarsmen can
accomplish in the new boat. which
differs radically from those built In
this country.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

brated Goebel easel, and at what he
considered a psychological moment
Brookfield caused the accusation. well
substantiated. to be published broad
east In the newspapers.
Whipple Is acquitted by the Jury.
The prosecutor tHardmuth), infuri-
ated at Brookfield's disclosure Of his
own crime, rushes upon the gambler
with q revolver, intent upon murder.
you can't shoot that gum Brook
field exclaims, looking him squarely in
the eyes. "You can't pull that trigger.
You can't even hold that gun!"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
ORIGIN OF END MEN,

One of the Oldest living minstrels
tells the origin of the "end man" and
his jokes as part of that style of enter
tainment. He says that in 1912 Dan
Emmett. who wrote Dixie, and Frank
Brewer were in the same company, and
the latter broke a string on his violin.
Emmett sat next to him, and, as the
audience silently waited, he began to
joke Brewer and make fun of him.
Both were witty, and their impromptu
jokes made a hit. They repeated the
aside remarks" the next night and
thus "end men, and their jokes became
a regular thing.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
WILL PLAY BALL ALL YEAR
ROUND.

j. Cal Ewing, president of the Pacific
Coast Baseball league, makes the
statement that the coast league will
have six teams next season and that
continuous baseball will be played in
three cities.
"The idea next year" said Ewing, 'is
to form six league team, with extra
teams at Long Beach or some other
town near Los Angeles, and at AS
toria few miles from Portland. Ore.
With such am arrangement continuous
baseball can be played at San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and Portland, and
the crowds of baseball fans can be held
together better"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

stem to stern. Amidships or possibly
a very few feet aft Of the beam, II
trunk is erected, very similar to n CEN
terboard trunk on a sailing craft, Sus-
pended In this trunk Is a stout metal
wheel. through the Hat rim OF which
project strong, sharp steel prongs,
which. when the wheel revolves, dig
into the ice and propel the craft at n
terrific pace, provided the motor Is
powerful enough. The motor is placed
In the stern, of course.
On Great South bay, Long Island,
NJ ". last winter these ice motor boats
were first used, and great interest was
aroused because Of the speed they at
tanned.
The Ice must be comparatively clean
to give best results IL the snow Is at
all deep the progress of tho craft il
greatly hindered.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

The accused, Clay Whipple, Is, be-
cause of The violent efforts of Frank
Hardmuth, an assistant prosecuting
attorney. found guilty and condemned
to death. This attorney and the con-
demned had been rivals in love for the
hand of the same, girl, niece Of
Brookfield
Now an appeal Is taken. Whipple's
mother and Brookfield. pending de-
cision on the appeal, visit Washington
to see the judge.
He recognizes Mrs. Whipple as the
daughter Of former sweetheart OF
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

put to the test of strict analysis. and
At is SO because the subject matter re-
CURED that It be so. not merely be-
cause the author or producer desired
to tear up" the emotions of the au-
dience.
Jack Brookneld Is a gambler. His
palace of chance (and mischance) has
its habitat in Louisville. Ky. Brook
field has many handsome paintings
decorating his wallis, and a judge of
the United States supreme court, in
terested In paintings, calls to view a
famous old masterpiece, This judge
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

+, be warmly congratulated on the skill
ful manner In which he has handled a
most difficult subject and rendered II
Into q form suitable for stage pres
entation.
Mr.. Thomas bases his latest play on
the supposition that one Individual
through thought can direct the actions
Of other individnals; that tbs thought
can actually dominate other persons.
In putting this phase of metaphysics
20 prominently forth on the stage
Mr.. Thomas establishes a precedent,
and he will probably have many imita-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Latest Work of Augustus Thomas Deals With Thought
Transference Toymaker of Nuremberg" Success

tors, provided his play has a long run.
Other playwrights have touched on the
subject of thought transmission, of
incsmerism, etc, in various of their
phases (Du Maurier in his treatment
Of the characters of Svengali and
Trllby in "'rrilby,v for instance), but It
has remained for Mr.. Thomas to make
the subject that on which practically
an entire drama rests and depends.
The drama has an intense and pow
erful story 1t is melodrama when
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

his, over whom he had fought q duel
with q man who insisted on annoying
her with catseye Jewel. This aver
sion was thus seen 10 have been trans-
mitted through three generations, and
the judges interest becomes imme-
diately quickened At the second trial
he is seen as a witness for the defense.
Brookfeld had for considerable
period known that Hardmuth had pro-
cured the murder of governor elect
of Kentucky Ga reminder OF the cele-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

tells Brookfleld that he (Brookfeld)
has strange telepathic powers, and
Brookfield is thus ledNo study and ex-
ercise telepathic power.
Later q son of widow (loved by
Brookfleld) becomes involved In u
drunken carousal and Kills friend, n
youth who had persisted I'm waving be-
fore the lads eyes a peculiar catseye
scarfpin, for which the murderer had
had pronounced dislike. dislike so
strong that Is bordered on horror.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
The Witching Hour = Other New Plays
% N


vFrom Our New York Dramatic Corre-
spondent.J
N "The Witching Hour" at the
Hackett theater, John Mason is
appearing successfully as a star.
- The play, too, is u success, one
thnt is perhaps ahead of the times in
measure as respects it's central or
controlling theme.
Augustus Thomas is the author of
"The Witching Hour" and he should
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Capabie Cast.

Mr.. Mason In the role Of Brooifeld
realized what must have been the au
thor's own ideal for the character, u
character both interesting ana incon-
sistent.
The supporting members of the com
pany also did excellent work in prac-
tically every instance. The play is
well staged. and, in fact there Is no rea-
son why "The Witching Hour" should
not enjoy long and profitable stay at
the Hackett.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Motor Boat leo Racing.

Motor boat racing on ice, new form
of outdoor winter sport. last year. bids
fair to obtain wide prominence this
season In the east, The motor boats
used in this novel way are especially
built for the purpose, having three or
four runners reaching almost from
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Ice Yacht Situation.

At present there seems little chance
of any new developments of great i'm
portance in ice yachting Unfortu-
nately there seems to be but little de-
mand for an east versus west series Of
races. One of the fastest ice skim
mers of the east is now in the middle
west lying on the borders of Wis
consln lake, but probably will not be
placed in commission this season.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
GET RICH QUICK.

Schemes of this class have again
come to grief along with the gullible
investors, causing serious loss to
innocent business concerns, as is
always the case of panics i'll Wall St.
While this last lesson is yet fresh
in mind, it is an opportune moment
to consider causes and means to
avoid like trouble in the future.
Direct your attention to that
greatest of all Newspapers the Gin
cinnati Enquirer. From its columns
one can readily detect the trend of
currency, its lodging places, by
whom handled, uses made of it, and
final results.
Again you read quotations of
Bonds, Stocks, and Securities of
every nature, fixing Status of all
business from the retailer, to United
States Government.
Also Current News, facts and re-
liable data covering the entire world;
all sufficiently explicit to enable
thinking people to avoid snags and
follow the channel of success.
It's extra size and high price, is
the secret of its ability to discover,
obtain, print and serve its patrons
with all the news, and cater to wants
of people in every calling of life.
The Weekly Enquirer for the
year 1908 has greatly increased its
Clubbing offers which now include
the most select and popular pub
lications of the day at prices slightly
over half the regular Subscription
rates.
Do not overlook the fact that the
year 1908 promises to excel in pros
perity any of the past, and that
the Enquirer printed at Cincinnati,
Ohio, is one of the most reliable
sources of information.
Shakespeare and Surgery.
The fact that Shakespeare was
ahead OF his times is proved by q line
In The Tanning of the Shrew." whers
one OF the characters says: MY maa-
ter hath appointed me to go to Ht
Luke's to bid the priest be ready 70
come, against you come with yous "
pendix."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

took last year. after reaching the rival
organization most valuable lesson,
and 1t is certain that organized anna
teur skating win be conducted on n
higher plane in this country than
heretofore. owing to the action of the
Amateur Athletic union last year.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Business and ProieSSiona
LITTLE ADS LIKE THHs1
BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHO
WANT TO DO BUSINESS.
BRlJNSKILL'S

Xmas Photos are leaders. We have
a special for Xmas only. Good time
to buy Kodak or Camera for q
Xmas present. We teach you how
free. DO il now, don't make mis-
take, If you want the best photos
you will have to have the Brunskills
make 'em.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
: Some Branches of Winter Sport Pu6ilistic Topics

Waldstrom hopes to find some
wealthy hacker who will finance u
match with Gotch, but of course the
champion would not take him on until
the big candy seller had met and de-
feated some of the lesser lights.
CHARLES T.. EDWARDES.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Moran,s ulctorx over Nnil.

The defeat Of frankie Neil, cham
pion bantainweight Of California and
the Paciic coast. by Gwen Moran,
champion bantam of all England. PUTS
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

Chauncey Olcott has opened at the
Liberty theater in "O'Nell of Derry"
by Theodore h. Sayre. Olcott is once
again seen as a dashing, captivating
Irish gallant, whose legitimate prey is
the heart of fair woman.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
REAL ESTATE

We have the greatest variety Of
city property Of any firm in Mar
ion. We have business properties
of various kinds to offer for gro.
cery stores, restaurants, bakery and
department stores.
THE J. W. CLARK
REAL ESTATE co.
ia Court Street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
Waste Paper.

We pay 3Oc cwt. for books
magazines and folded newspapers.
viii call any place in city. Tele-
phone in.
MALO,
2S2-202 Farming Street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
LIVERY

Don't forget that we mako .
speciality Of driving rigs for pleas
ure or business.
r. P. PERRY, Union 81.
Both Phones.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
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Chauncey Olcott.

bert white and others appear in the
cast.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14
MODEL MEAT MARKET.

Dealer in all kinds OF Fresh and
Smoked Meats, Sausage, etc.
w. G.. MERKLE,
Both Phones. 140 S. Main St.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-14

Brtisher will steal the championship
candy from the fast and foxy Attell
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-31
NOTICE TO LEVEE CON
TRACTORS

Office Board of Commissioners Caddo
Levee District, Shreveport, La, March
%, Iooz.-Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the office of the secretary, 5IS
Spring street, Shreveport, La, up to 1
o'clock pm. Friday, April 5, 1907, for
the construction of the following levee
work in the Parish of Caddo, viz:
Thompson Levee-About 1900 feet of
new levee; approximate contents $4,000
cubic yards; deposit required $1,000;
bond required $4,000.
Gold Point place to Cash Point place
Extension Levee-About 1900 feet of
new levee; approximate contents $4,000
cubic yards; deposit required $1,000;
bond required $4,000.
Cash or certified check to the amount
of deposit required must accompany
each bid
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved.
Payments cash.
Other information and blank forms
for proposals may be obtained at the Of
fee of the secretary, 5I8 Spring street,
Shreveport, La. and at the office of the
Board of State Engineers, at New Or
leans, La.
Thompson Levee, Caddo Parish, La.
This work is situated on Red river about
Is miles above Shreveport, and opposite
Hosston station on the 7. S. & n. Rail
way. In open field.
Gold Point place to Cash Point place
Extension Levee, Caddo Parish, La AL
SO situated on Red river, about 10 miles
above Shreveport, near Pickett station
on T. S. & n Railway.
Both these works may be reached by
team from Shreveport, La.
W. V. ROBSON, President.
S. N. KERLEY, Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-03-31

trie. a Syracuse On. " letter carrier,
who recently returned from a visit to
his daughter Edna and her two sisters
In London Miss May Is now appear
ing in London in Nellie Neal" Her
contemplated marriage will not I've her
first venture into matrimony. She was
formerly the wife of Fred Titus, the
professional bicycle rider She OBJ
tanned divorce from him about two
years ago. A year ago her name was
coupled with that of Oscar Lewis0ln.
but she told inquirers that he was
only "a pIatonic friend Instead Of
her wedding him or anybody else
within forty eight hours" she said
she would he pleased if the nswspa-
pers would raise the time limit to
forty eight years.
Edna May made her first appearance
on the stage when she was seventeen
in the chorus at the Olympia theater.
New York. Later ON she was 'discov-
ered'' by George w. Lederer when he
was rehearsing ''The Belle of New
York" lie gave her the part of the
Salvation lassie, in which she made
hit. Soon after she went to London.
and her popularity there has been phe-
nomenal.