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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-14

Recently In Chicago. an Italian
band escortd a funeral down state
street and gave a most realistic mu-
sical program to the dear departed
one
Amid the loud lamentations of the
deceased ones family and frineds the
smiling leader OF the band gave the
signal and his forty musicians began
40 the End of the World With You"
Az this piece was finished some one In
the mourners catriage cried out
'vDh where. oh where has poor
Antonio gone? ?"
As II taking its cue from the in
ouiry the band turned up and played
fNo One Know" Seemingly shN
pacihed the anNiou8 one, and she
ceased TO ask the final destination of
the ono gone before.
The hard-hearted onlookers were
making bets that the next tune rem
dered by the Italian musicians would
be "There'll BE a Hot Time" when
the band hnally turned into side
ttrest and the last melody to reach
the ears of the watchers was ITS tho
Unexpected Happens"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-14

comes as a worthy corroboration of
the Clipper mans judgement Only
three changes have been made In the
original cast and that Mr. Sumner
should be chosen for one of these Is
another compliment to his unequiyo-
cal ability which came near spelling
the entire Parker play by throwing
into marked contrast the work of
most of the remaining member OF the
company.
Going Some" will open In Chica-
go late in August for an Indefinite
run.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-14

playwright may ne prOpottROnHtely
guagcd. Nazlmova Is Shubcrt star,
and Will open the new Shubert theatre
In New York city. which bears her
name early In November.
Strictly refined motion pictures arc
being shown at the Casino, on Main
street South. under the management
of Mr.. William Stansbery. Mr.. Stans-
berry Is AN old "Show Man. having
made his debut I'm the tent business
when a lad of foutecn. He came to
Marion from Fostora where he con-
Quoted the "Luna55 motion picture
house. The films used at the Casino
are the best obtainable, the Sclg and
Essna. manufactured In Chicago, the
Biograph, in New York City, and tho
Pathe of Paris Mr.. Edward Mil
lisor sings the illustrated songs. and
there is a change OF bill every even
ing. Mr.. Stansberry plans to entirely
remodel the Casino.
Among the Vaudeville stars to sail
under William Morris colors this
coming season appears names of such
high magnitude as Harry Lauder,
Cecilia LOTUS, Jack Lorlmer, Arthur
Prince, Vesta Victoria, Daisy Lloyd,
Maude Odell. Lawrence Irving and
Mable Hackney. Consul the Great,
Amelia Bingham, Julian Rose. Stella
Mayhew, Mrs. Anne Yeamans. Julian
Eltinge, James j. Corbett. Mable Nc
kinley and many others of equal
briliancy Morris is prepared to offer
twenty-five straight weeks of booking
Mrs. Leslie Carter will appear In a
play by Edward Peple, author OF
t"The Prince Chap during the COM
Ing season. A sufficiently attractive
name for the new vehicle IL now be-
ing sought. Mrs Carter's own version
Of Camille will be used for matineos
and "Kassa," her much discussed
and finally shelved production of last
season Will be rejuvenated, at her
opening In st. Paul in early septcm-
ber. ~
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-14

boleth.
Al. c. Field. the minstrel man, Will
bring his organization of singers and
dancers and comedians to the Grand
Thursday. August 20.
Fields MINISTRIES is a minstrel show
built on the traditional lines of min
strelsy, but always one In which the
lovers of this form of entertainment
may safely expect to find something
new. and not infrequcnty something
startling. Many novel ideas In spec
tacular pictures have been executed
by Field this season i'm the rounding
out Of his minstrel production and pa
irons of the theatre are promised
fun value for their investment. The
minstrel first part this season is des-
cribed as Evolution of Minstrelsy, "A
subject which gives abundant oppor-
tunity for elaborate scenic and cleo
trical display and which is said to be
one of the best in this line the yete-
ran minstrel has ever made The
Head Walters is the title of an ex-
traordinary dancing act in which
twoscore OF the nations best dancers
head by Doc Qulgley. execute some
OF the latest and most difficult dane
ing numbers known to the stage.
Head Walters" is quaint Dane
ing number which ends In roar Of
laughter. q"
A company large In numbers and
no less fine in quality surrounds Mr..
Field this season and the jokes and
the songs, will be right up 10 the
minute.
In the cast of the Shuberts big
comedy hit Going Some" as an
nounced in the Clipper appears the
nameof Leroy Il. Sumner, who Will
be pleasantly remembered To Marion
theatro-goers as having played here
the title role in billy the Kid" a
western pIay-story under Weurtz
management and later the juvenile
lead In Lem u. Parker's society story
Married for Money produced by
Clay Il. Vance
At the time of Mr.. Summers last
| appearance at the Grand the local
future the young Thespian, provid-
Clipper Correspondent presaged q
Ing of course, he took his work seri-
ously. The signing OF Summers for q
| role OF excellent possibilities by the
Shuberts. who virtually may choose
from the entire theatrical contingent,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-14

No more faclnating background
could be selected for the romatie
drama of Dan Cupid than the world
of music wherein Mr.. and Mrs, Carl
IieiInenschnelder (Miss Elizabeth
schrader) met and assumed the lead
Ing roles. And like all successful
heart interest dramas. the play ended
happily in the marriage of the prih-
cipals. -4
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

One Of them, the king over Chaldca, sd,
an ostrich hatch an egg, and there came
forth from it lion and a lamb. which
lay down together as a prophet had long
since foretold. Another, the King of
Turshlsh, was walking IN his garden
when there sprung up before him
flower richer than any rose the flower
opened, and pure white dove flew out,
With voice Ike the sound of harp, tell.
ing Of the Christ to come, a third King,
ruler over Nubia, had a son born 10
him-the fairest child ever seen; IL also
propheSied of Christ; but in 33 days the
child died just as many days as the
Saviour's years were TO be upon the
earth
The three princes nscended the Mount
Of Victory, hoping that mt last their long
yearning watch would be rewarded,
Looking up, they behed the star. II had
the form of q resplendent babe, holding
alJtt a cross as a scepter; and 1t spoke
to them with Il clear voice, telling them
TO go to Judea, where a king was born
that day. SO they set out together-
the three to whom the vision had spoken
Some Of the legends say there were five,
ana others give the number at from six
to 10. The names Of the kings, as gen
orally received, were Casper, Melchior
ana Bathasar, ana these names are also
given to the three images shown III
Cologne Cathedral.
The oldest of the trio, Caspar, king
over Tarshsh where myrrh hangs upon
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

... ...a.> aud ctu-~ to your ia"rr -
you pass by the vayside, was Il descend
ant Of Noah's son Japhet. Balthasar,
which Is the same as Daniel, sprang
from the race of Shem. and was king
over Chaldea. or Gondolia, where franklin
,ccusc drips from the veins Of the trees
The youngest Melchior, was prince Of
Arabia. or Nuhia, in which land gold Is
so plentiful rs to render the soil of red
dish hue. This Melchlor came of the
family Of Han. hence was an Ethiopian,
and most pictures show him as such.
Thus all three of the great racial diYl-
sions of mankind were represented as
coming to adore the infant Christ.
An Assortment of Aliases.
In some traditions the names OF the
kings are given differently. One calls
them Ator, Sator and Peratoras another
Apellios, Amcros and Damasccs; still
third Magaath, Galgaiath and Sarasin
In Klopstocks dreariy sublime Mes
slah" they are six In number ana nave
still another set OF names
The journey of the kings, or Magi-
which is the word used In the Vulgate
for wise mcn"-was full OF marvels. Ac-
cording to ore account 1t took but 13
days, and though all the country was
mountainous and crossed by many streams,
to them it was level and dry; while the
return journey occupied two years ana
was beset with many dangers and dim
culties One tradition says that when
coming they were miracuously carried
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

Ing such a mighty host approaching, as to
a Siege. Herod was deeply moved. which
seems more probable than that he was
troubled by the birth of an obscure child.
A Roasted Fowl Crows.
The kings made their peaceable errand
known to Herod who was just seated at
table. They were Informed by the elders
and priests that the birth Of the Messiah,
according to the prophets, should take
place at Bethlehem. Herod declared ne
would not believe the account unless the
roasted fowl on the trencher before MIN
should crow-and straightway 1t crowed
thrice. Then Herod asked the kings 10
let him know If they found the royal
child. which he secretly resolved TO Kill
fearing for his own throne.
When they set out for Jerusalem, the
star they nGd seen suddenly reappeareu
and went before the three kings, stopping
at last above n mean stable. The kings
entered. fell upon their knees and made
their offerings gold, frankincense and
myrrh, the customary tribute or subject
nations. here also symbolical of the three
fold office of the Saviour. his royalty, his
humanity and his divinity. The christ
child in return gave the wise men perfect
faith, meekness and holy love; while Mary
also gave them one OF the oanuaSeS ia
which her son had been wrapped. This
niece of linen, when cast into fire. was
not consumed-a sign which later led
many to believe.
The gifts of the Magi-which originated
the custom of our Christmas gifts-had a
most miraculous history. They were OF
priceless value, for the three kings had
fallen heir to the entire hoard of AleA-
ander the Great, oil the Eiches OF the
all I'M fpaa
lected by Solomon for the Temple, which
had been despoiled by the Assyrinns. But
most marvellous of all we're the 80 golden
pennies Melchior gave. They had been
coined by Terah, the father Of Abraham,
and Abraham paid them for the cave Of
Machpelah, in which to bury Sarah.
Potiphar paid them for Joseph, and Jo-
seph received them from his brethren
again In exchange for corn when they
came to Egypt during the famine. Joseph
in turn paid them to n queen Of Sheba.
for spices to embalm his fathers body.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

The later Queen of Sheba gave them TO
Solomon upon the occasion Of her famous
visit; they were placed among the treas
ure of the Temple, were carried away by
the Assyrlans, and thus came In to Mel
chlor's hands.
How Money Does Circulate.
The later fortunes OF these 80 pieces of
money, which seemingly represented the
total volume OF currency In Biblical times.
were no less wonderful. On the flight
into Egypt Mary carried them tied In
napkin with the other gifts, but Herod's
scouts being in hot pursuit, she dropped
the treasure by the wayslde. Here 1t was
found py shepherd, who hid 1t. In
punishment fer his dishonesty he wasI
afflicted with leprosy. and many years
later this man, repcnting his evil deed,
was healed by the Lord This man wished
to give the treasure to Jesus, but JeFus
directed him rather to give 1t to fhe
temple The frankincense was offereP up
by the Levite; from the myrrh was made
the bitter draught offered to Christ oH the
cross; the 80 coins were paid to Judas
for the betrayal of his Master When
Judas, stung by remorse, returned them,
10 were pnid to the Roman soldiers who
cruclhed the Lord. while the remaining
10 were used to purchase a burial (feld.
As soon as the wise men had departed
from Bethlehem another wondrouS thing
happened. Like q flash the start fell to
the earth, into deep we'll Deyout pill
grlms IN later ages, looking into this well
could see the star passing from pne side
to the other, though Gregory Of Tours
ventures the skeptlcal conjecture that 1t
was merely a sunbeam glinting across
the water.
The star remained in this well for many
centuries; but one day 1t was again seen
In the skies, appearing in bright noon
day as a triple star. Upon that day three
great champions Of Christianity were
born-St. James of Menavia. st. Ap-
brose of Slena and st. Thomas Aquiuas. \
These three learned Christian doctors
were said by some to be the Magi re-
turned to earth again, as it had been
claimed that the Magl themselves were
the three children in the fiery furnace
told of by the Prophet Daniel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

~ HE grand Cathedral al cologne. ll&-
eHed by Goethe 10 vast tree
" spreading forth broad branches unto
heaven. contains the most precious re-
llgious relies IN the worlu-the so-callod
bodies OF the three wise kings who saw
the Star in the East and iourneyed to
Judea 70 worship the worlds newborn
King. About Tins story of the Magi, MS
told By Matthew, there chambers beau
tiful vine Of legend and tradition, having
its roots In the npocryphal gospel Of St
Thomas, ana expanded by medieval chron-
icles into wondrOus fragrance and bloom.
From the earliest times tae people Of the
East had treasured certain dim pruphe-
cies transmitted TO tucm Seth, the son
of Adam, had told Of wonderful star
which would appear; Balaam, thought by
some to be Zorouater himself, spoke Of
star which shou rise out Of David; he
Zend Avestu made a prediction of similar
import.
In the utmost parts Of India, SO runs
the legends, the prophecies had been pre-
served with pious faith Twelve of the
holiest aud Wlsest men of the nation
were set apart 10 he always On The
watch Tor the expected star These holy
men lived only upon fruits ANA honey
and burst touch 40 meat; they wore
white rament and dwelt upon a high
rock, called the Mount of Victory
At last strange porteuts multiplied
leading the watchers TO believe that the
fulhllment Of the prophecies was nigh.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

am now! 1t isn't often do but when
do"
How did It happen7" Mrs. Nelson
asked in the gentlest of gentle tones.
How did It happen2 The same ol1
story of man handling money with
sticky fingers First little and then
more-and, besides. | thought ] was smart
enough to cover It up. After that the
arrest and trinl-well. It happened all
right! And that's why ! am what | am
today. oh. we'll. I'm down now. and
suppose I'll stay there. What's the USE
anyway? I've had a breath OF fresh air
tonight with you here, though. and let me
tell you I'm thankful for H."
The burglar rose He showed his gun In
his pocket, turned the collar Of his coat
up n bit closer around bis neck and loos-
ened the muffler
The Nelson's accompanied him to the
door-ln fact to the elevator, where Mel
son pushed the bell for him.
Goodnight" said the burglar. turning
to Nelson. MY God! You don't know how
| envy you!'
His voice choked and his eyes nled
with tears.
"Those kidsl Those kids Of yours!'' he
half sobhed. "Bess their hearts! Here,
here, old pal. I've got Il twenty dollar
BILL want TO give them n Christmas
present-nye dollars each. Take this aud
give me the change"
Nelson protested.
"Plense. please do" the burglar pleaded
TITS the only decent thing I've done
since ] had my own little"
Just then the elevator arrived and the
door was opened hastily
The burglar waited resoutely.
Nelson hesitatcd.
"Golng down." yelled the knight OF the
lever
Here, take r!" the burglar insisted.
| half In the door.
IAN right. thank vou-thRnk you old
old man" Nelson decided And no gave
| the burglar n tendollar bill.
The door changed shut and the elevator
shot downward. but not too rapidly for
| them 10 near his cheerful:
Goodnight and a merry Christmas to
you!'
Poor fellow. sighed Mrs. Nelson, rs
| they walked back into their apartment,
poor fellow. How lonely lie must be.
| Oh, Frank. I'm so grateful thnt you are
not like that. 50 grateful Our home Is
so happy. And this Is such a nice Christ
mas, isn't II, dear old boyl We've so
much to he happy over"
Indeed we have. little woman" Nei.
son replied. with caress, as he closed
the door. land I more than you, for
| have yon-thc best, dearest, the finest
woman In all the world"
"Oh. Frank ! feel positively like
traitor Just think Of it, dearest. thar
poor burglar was So much IN earnest and
honest In his remorse, and II Why |
almost despise myself We listened to
him. you know. Just 10 save our money
and play upon his feelings"
yes" Nelson comfortcd, hut we we're
really touched Ivy his pItiable story.
weren't wei And besides, did you no.
tice that he talked most willngly-in
fact. we didn't have TO urge him at all?
There. dear. don't feel badly about II. He
wanted sympathy more than money"
That's nice ot you 10 say"
"Thunderation!" Nelson suddenly cried,
/ rushing to the table ami picking up the
roll of bills. "rhe rascal The-the-v
why what-Frank. what's the mat
terf'
whats the matter!" Nelson bawled.
| his face llYld with rage. What's the
| matter? Look nj this! Look az this ten
| dollar bill And look at this roll he left
| on the tablet They're cOunterfelt-coun-
| terfelt-do YOU UNDERSTANDABLE Of them
counterfeit!'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

, the door quickly aud held 1t. the mother
instinct in her aroused.
Nelson started towards her.
The burglar waved his gun threaten
ingly.
Don't he alarmed. madam" he said.
Just n little matter Of business between
your husband and me. There's about
two hundred around here that want.
Tell him to hand It over quietly aud I'll
go. Hurry up there, woman, I've got
no time to lose.'
Here's hundred" Nelson interposed
quickly, take 1t and go. It's all I've
got"
NO. Frank!' his wife commanded
mot one cent" Her face was ablaze
with anger, her form erect and her eyes
fearless
BE quiet. Nelly" Nelson insisted
we are helpless. Here, you, take this
money and go. Do you want to kill my
wifef"
He threw a roll OF bills on the table
and the burglar picked them up, studing
them into his pocket
Put that money down!" Mrs. Nelson
ordered. without quayer. "Do you
think I am afraid OF your revolver7 iou
wouldn't dare shoot! II you did. you'd
never get out Of here. Just one cry
from either Of us and the whole apart
ment house will be on your heels Put
that money down on that table and you
can GO"
"Oh. don't know" the burglar
drawled.
Nelly, Nelly" her husband pleaded.
''let him go! What is a hundred dollars?
Remember the children and yourself,
dear"
NO. Frank no! This sneak wouldn't
dare shoot and he can't get out of here
without our giving the alarm. The min
ute he closes the door we can rouse
the whole apartment. We're on the sixth
floor He could never make the street
in time He shant have IT! Why
why-why, Frank, l believe you are
afraid OF him.
NO, Nelly no, mol It's the chlldrenr'
Mammal Mammal" came a plalntiye
little voice through the door. ''please,
pul-ease. come back"
The knob turned aud ratified. The
mother clutched it quickly and held It.
IN a minute, dearie, In a minute"
She forced herself to speak calmly, gent
ly, lightly. There Is some one IN here
now with your father"
"Oh ohr' cried the little voice. "Is II
Santa Clausf Is It Santa CLAUSE Let
US come In, let US come in!" And child
ish fists pounded on the other side OF
the door inslstently.
you see," laughed the burglar, "there
you are!
And suddenly he fell silent.
Her back to the door, on which the
small fists still pounded, Mrs. Nelson
stood non plused.
Her husband, alert for an opening
moved slowly nearer the burglar, who
seemed lost in reverie.
oh. hell" the thief exclaimed sud
denly. Here's your money!"
And he pulled the roll Of bills from
his pocket and tossed them onto the
table.
Nelson stepped forward quickly to pick
them up.
stand back" the burglar commanded.
threatening with his gun. I've something
want TO tell you. Don't you touch that
ROLL"
As for you. madam" he continued,
you're dead game, but you're dead
wrong. once outside that door, theyd
never get me IN the big halls OF this
building. | could have walled right out
that door with the swag. But | won't.
/ guess I'm fool all right, all right, but |
can't help it.
"They thought l was Santa Claus, did
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

Nelson glanced quickly at his wife. She
nodded acquiescence.
The roll Of bills lay, untouched, upon
the table.
VERY we'll" Nelson agreed, "You are
wise. You could never have gotten out
Of the building and II you had shot the
noise would have"
Now look here, mister" the burglar
interposed, almost savagely, "cut that outl
! could walk right out now with the
roll. Put that in your pipe and smoke
i'll And to show you, | Will"
He rose quickly and stepped toward
the table, reaching out for the money.
He was the strongarm burglar again.
"Oh, Frank" his wife interrupted, how
could you say TINT. Don't you see that
he could do 1t without raising m alarm,
and-think of the children"
The burglar paused.
' 81 think you understand, lady" he said.
IL don't know what It is, but l don't
want that money. This Christmas busi-
ness and those kids thinking l was Santa
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

they?-the little Kids. The little shaw
ers II they only knew. No, not Santa
Claus-but a man that Is taking away
their Christmas from them. won't do
It, madam, / won't do III once had two
little kids Of my own and
The burglar was overcome by his emo
don. He sank Imply into a chair. Inc
hand that held the gun dropped.
Nelson. quick to see an opening, stepped
forward rapidly 10 grappIe with the in
truder.
But instantly the gun came into play
again.
Stand back!" the burglar ordered. but
his voice was soft and broken and al
most gentle. Somehow its harshness was
gone. stand back. Play fair. | gave
you back your money aud in return for
il you must let me CO.
Nelson paused.
The burglar sat dejectedly In his chair.
his elbows on his knees. the gun arm
dropping, his head down and on his face
an expression Of utter despair.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

Claus got on my nerves. / won't touch IT.
Guess I'd better be going"
NO" Nelly replied, sit down. III
make you a cup of tea or, perhaps, you d
rather have a whiskey and soda. Frank
dear, get the siphon from the refrlgera-
tor and I'll get the whlskey."
She quickly turned the key IN the door
locking the children in with tnnl ad-
monition TO go back to bed, and walkeu
across TO the buffet for the whiskey,
The burglar reluctantly resumed MS
seat
She opened first one closet In the but-
fet and then another.
"Please help me find the whiskey,
Frank. Where in the world is itf' she
asked in a tone of mingled Irritation anu
insstence.
Her husband stepped TO her side. As
they bent down, peering into one OF the
small Closets she whispered:
at ought TO be I'm here" And in
still lower voice-''Use a little tact
81 am sure you put It here just after
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

garded as the patron saints of travellers
and inns, and to this day the letters c.
Nj. p. over the doors of hOstelries in some
parts of Southern Europe show how firm
a root this tradition has taken. Nor need
we feel surprised thereat when we call to
mind that retlnue of a thousand men
accompanied them to Jerusalem. while
1000 more awaited their return on the
banks of the Euphrates. II any wise
men of our day were to pass through the
land with host of 5000 followers. would
not they likewise be blessed by the hotel
keepers and restaurateurs?
One version of the story has it that
each king set out without knowing of the
others. Each was led by the star, but
within two miles of Jerusalem a dense
fog fell. which mid the star from view.
Mechior stood on Calvary; Baithasar on
the Mount of Olives; Caspar on sum
nit between. When the sun arose, dis
peling the msts. each saw tine others,
and all descended toward the city. See