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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

lard" which will have its premiere
in America early in September.
"The theatre is crying out to the
world to save it from the filth and
moral wrecking OF its own degenerate
productions, the Salome wiggling
gzrations of indecent high-toned
hoochey-coo,hey dances and salacious
venom that has been paraded forth
in the problem CD plays have caused
the managers themselves TO cry out
for help, and such men as Abraham
Erlanger, Wilton Iackey, and a score
of noted managers and actors have
asked for a censor for the stage.
Probably no writer ever set forth
such vivid scenes and villianous
acts, shady characters and truthful
realistic pictures, as Charles Dickens,
but never did he use o work or de-
scribe an act for the purpose OF cater
ing to morbid mind. His work led
to reform, his pictures led men and
women to think, to act and to right
the wrongs of the UNDER world. When
Dickens visited n den, he carried the
light and sunshine Of truth and ap-
piled Christianity to that den, and
sooner or later the gospel of broth
erly love began to work even among
the crude and uncouth characters of
the slums.
If our modern playwrights could
only realiza that the world under
stands their motives, and that in
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

Thed+erS.
+ sa sVs Is Is Is 1Vs Is Is Is Us s Is " Ss =

story running through It. The an
nouncement is of unusual interest,
as It has been read and approved by
some of the most prominent of our
national figures, including ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Postmaster-Gen
Frank IL. Hitchcock, Senators La
Toilette and Beveridge and Con-
gresham Victor MurdocK. Mr.. Will
liam Loeb, Jr., Collector of the Port
of New York and formerly Secretary
of President Roosevelt, says. 81 am
delighted TO hear that Mr.. Needham
has placed his play so ausplciously
and | know that President Roosevelt
will be glad to hear it, as he was
intensely interested in the theme and
the sincere message which Mr.. Need
ham is sending to the country in
this drama. We have had a great
many Washington plays, but l know
that Mr.. Roosevelt believed this
one to be real politics" 4"
Senator Beveridge, who read the
play some months ago, wrote 10 Mr..
Needham2 '.The best thing of the
kind l ever read. President Roose-
welt told me that he thinks so too.
1 believe it will be a great go and
will make money and reputation for
you.
Senator LaF'ollette wrote as fol-
lows: You have in the political
theme of your play, made graphic,
dramatic cosmos OF many OF the ex-
isting political conditions and the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
Obituary

Edna Kerr was born February IL,
1892, and died May 25, 1909. She was
the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Homan Of Kirkpatrick, Ohio. She
was left an orphan at the age of three
years since which time she has made
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Kerr of Jefferson street, this city.
The deceased was one OF the most
popular and best loved young ladies
OF this city and whose untimely death
comes as sad blow TO her many
companions and friends, whom she
always welcomed with a kindly word
and pleasant smile. She was deyot-
ed to her home work and the out
spoken praise OF her teachers is the
best evidence of her close attention
to school work.
She leaves a brother, Mr.. Merle
Homan, of Dola, Ohio, and three
sisters, Misses Myrtle and Bessie
Homan and Mrs. @. 70. Bombarger,
of this city.
Funeral services were held at the
residence 127 Jefferson street, Thurs
day at o'clock, and interment was
made in Marion cemetery,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
The Deserter.

"Do you desire to have It under
Stood" asked the judge, addressing the
lady who wanted the divorce, "that
your husband deserted your
eyes, sir"
"Ploase tell the court as concisely as
you can how he deserted you"
1.-TWO months after we had complet-
ed our wedding trip he scolded me be.
cause he thought I was extravagant in
the matter of getting clothes, and
went home to my people"
"Yes. Proceed"
"Well. waited and waited and
waited for him TO come and beg me to
return to him, and he never did
Chicago Record.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

The artist had invited her out for an
Ice cream soda somewhere and a ten
mile walk afterward, SO she was put
ting on her hat, which was of size
somewhat excessive according to the
styles.
II didn't like that hat at first" he
said as she stuck the long pins In and
turned her head to look at the effect in
the mantle mirror, but do now. It's
hat that grows on you"
"My goodness she cried In dlsmay.
HAS it got any larger"-New York
Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
a Man Of Means.

Stern Parent--Ethel, young Fledgley
gave me TO understand he was a man
OF means when he asked for your
hand.
Ethel-He is man of means, father.
Stern Parent-But he only makes
$1,000 a year.
Ethel-well, he means to make more.
New York Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
Its Facial Aspect.

"yes," says the man with the mud
on the knees Of his trousers, there is
a human side to gardening. For In
stance, the potato has eyes, and the
corn has ears"
But" asks the man with tie frayed
cuffs, "what vegetable has a noseT
81 do not wish to go on record in
the matter" replies the first man, but
the onion smells more than any other
plant."-Chlcago Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
An Artistic Summation.

"Poor Gladys is almost heartbroken
over the breaking of her engagement"
'Then why did she dismiss her
fiance?"
Because Gladys is so harmonious
and artistic and as blue Is her color
she found that his red hair would not
go with the most becoming gown she
had Rnltimore American
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
Down and out.

Hell guess have lost the case.
Shells that SO? Has your lawyer
exhausted all the means Mt his dis
posal?
He--No, but he has exhausted all the
means at my disposal. = Baltimore
American.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

More OF the class OF motion pic
lures typihed in where Is My Wan
dering Boy Tonight" offered at the
Family theatre this week and viyifled
by lecture accompaniment by Wal
ter N. Ebel would bring a decidedly
different and more delicate flavor to
the popular priced vaudeville house.
No minister can preach a better SER
mon than is visualized and told by
the great Edison film assisted by Mr..
Ebel who understands how the heart
strings may be most effectively
struck Manager Vail has resolved
to eliminate all risque pictures from
his theatre and to cultivate the purely
humorous or story y-with-a-moral line,
in which resolution he should re-
ceive the encouragement of every
high minded patron of the playhouse,
and the general public as we'll.
One OF the most remarkable women
appearing before the American pub
lie engaged in mind ana psyshic read
Ahb VIII III dll OhbobSHlShI ~ IhS
Family theatre, beginning Monday
matinee. She is Madame Clifford.
This woman is the only mind reader
now appearing in public demonstra-
tons who positively does not work
by signs or with the aid Of a confed-
crate in the audience.
Madame Clifford will answer any
reasonable question pertaining to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

play will, I think, make strong
appeal TO audiences in various parts
Of the country. 1t combines so many
elements within the personal expert
ence of people in both the large cit
les and the smaller districts 1t is
a play with a message for those who
choose to hear 1t, but the strongly
dramatic story would hold those who
had no interest in politics.
The Joe Weber TraveSty company
opens an engagement at Olentangy
Park theatre, Columbus, Sunday in
"The Merry Widow and the Devil. -
There win be seven night perform
ances and two matinees, the latter
occurring Wednesday and Saturday
each week. Buckskin Bens Wild
West show will be a free open air
attraction offered to the park patrons
beginning Saturday. With two such
high grade offerings, Olentangy should
be the mecca of pleasure seekers dur
ing the hot days.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29
Just as welIl

Palmist TO man and his wife pass
ingJ- Have your fortune told. sir?
The Man (whlsperlng)-I'll be around
latc=. don't want my wife 10 know
lt.-NeM York Life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

Before the Russian war the street
railway system of Toxic was less
than one mile in length. Now the
mileage is 100 miles, with a revenue
last year OF S775,OOO.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

ones business, articles that may have
been lost, relatives who are missing,
tell the nature and cause OF ones ill
ness by mentally locating every ache
and pain and also elucidates on in
terrogations concerning ones love af-
fairs. Her answers are prompt and
startling in their truthfulness. She
has created positive sensation wher-
ever she has appeared. Her method
is so simple and entirely honest that
there is never any thought of decep-
tion. Those desiring to interrogate
Madame Clifford write their questions,
which are read by Mr.. Clifford, who
remains in the audience, while his
wife is seated blindfolded on the
stage.
Billy DeVere, a comedian and
monologist of note, will also be on
neyxt weeks bill, presenting an act
that fairly scintillates with it and Is
interspersed with excellent parodies.
The first OF a series of amateur
sketches will be offered by the Fam
lily theatre stock company the first
three days, when a beautiful rural
playlett from the pen of Walter M.
Bbel, entitled "The Story of the Viol-
cts" will be produced. Proprietor
II. S. Vail intends to give his Marion
friends a genuine surprise by portray
ing the leading role OF Robert Hunter.
the breezy New Yorker. who cannot
endure life in the country. In fact,
next weeks Offering promises to
eclipse the present week, which was
most satisfactory in every way.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

Beginning next Monday and contin-
uing for three days, Walter N. Dbel
organizer Of the amateur summer
stock company at the Family theatre
viii produce for the approval of pat
rons, ''The Story OF the Violet" a
clever little rural sketch from his
own pen. Mr.. Eoel is an old news
paper man as well as Thespian and
the manuscript OF the violet story
sparlfies with situations. Manager
X. s. Vail will assume the leading
Juvenile role ami 1t is rumored he
will be recognizable only by the
perpetual carnation. Tulsa, the girl
with the big brown eyes, will have
the lead, remaining over especially 10
add attractiveness to the premiere
amateur.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

Henry B. Harris has engaged Ger
trnde Coghlan as leading woman with
Robert Edeson in w. Somerset
aiapgham's comedy "The Noble Span
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

their efforts TO fool the public they
only deceive themselves, they might
yet make the drama a potent factor
for reform as Dickens made the novel
in his day"
SOALB PERTINENT SAYINGS OF
THE TRAVELLING SALESMAN"
The last man of last resort-the
bill collector and the undertaken.
"a jewel Of purest ray serene-the
perfect house servant.
The man who gets stuck on every
pretty face never worries when he
gets the "mitten."
A Napoleon of finance Is the man
who owes most and pays least.
The popular novel OF the day IS so
arranged that you can read the first
chapter and guess correctly how mat
ters end in the last.
Her Pacific Coast tour in Lady
MISUNDERSTANDING such widely
separated cities as Los Angeles and
Seattle-will be made by Miss Ethel
Barrymore in an automobile. Miss
BarrymOre's experience so far has
been that she invariably makes bet
ter time and travels more comfort
ably in an automobile from point TO
point than she could by any train
service.
The amateur skit, "Sambo Sam"
presented by the Carl @. DeAIayne
company at the second performance
at the Family theatre last evening
was a scream from the first line to
the last. John c.. IIibbett in the
leading role was the CHIEF fun
maker, with Walter N. Bble first as
sistant OF the mirth supply. Some
catchy music was offered by the MEM
bers OF the company, all Of whom
appeared to advantage.
Klaw G. Erlanger have closed a
contract with Mr.. Henry Beach
Needham for his play on American
political life entitled Senator West y
This is the play with which President
RooseYelt's name was identified last
winter, so much tnat some OF his
most ardent admirers were circulat-
ing the report that he was writing a
play. E'he play deals with political
complications in Washington and the
Middle West, but has a real love
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

The popular novel of the day is so
arranged that you can read the first
chapter and guess correctly how mat
ters end in the last.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

their efforts TO fool the public they
only deceive themselves, they might
yet make the drama a potent factor
for reform as Dickens made the novel
in his day"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

A Napoleon of finance is the man
who owes most and pays least.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

"a jewel Of puresr ray serene-the
perfect house servant.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-29

The man who gets stuck on every
pretty face never worries when he
gets the "mitten."
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
AMERICANS IN DANGER.
state Department Disturbed by Ad-
viseS from Turkey.


Alarming dispatches came 10 Washing
ton yesterday from the American repre-
seEtatives IN Turkey. and the State De
partment. deeply disturbed. has. by di-
rection Of President Taft. taken steps to
inquire Of Great Britain what has been
done. or viii be done. by that govern
ment for the protection Of foreign mis-
sionaries- Efforts viii he made to get in
touch with other governments more
closely associated with Turkey than this
government.
Vice Consul Debbas. at Mersina, tele-
grsphed yesterday 20 the state Depart
ment SAYING that missionaries at Narosh
are safe. bUt tie Americans AT .Hadiin
have Informed him that their situation is
desperate. The department is deluged
with telegTams from American mission
aTy societies and many American
churches in this country.
Ambassador Leishman. al CONSTANT
ncple, reported to the State Department
yesterday afternoon that the Headquarters
Of sthe Young Turks army is at San
Stefano, where Parliament is sitting.
San Stefaao is about eight miles out
side Of CenstantinOple. which Is sur
rounded blythe beseiging forces.
There IS great gneasiness at the Turk
ish capital. but 50 far there has been no
disturbance in th7 city. AT Aleppo and
Adana TIE situation continues 10 be
serious. Mr.. Leishman says the American
consul presumably the one at AlepDo.
in the opinion OF the State Department.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Martinsbug, W. Va, april 25.-.'Greater
Martinsburg." a greater city in size and
a more progressive in spirit was ushered
into existence tonight at a notable ban
quet given under the auspices OF the
board Of trade. The banquet was served
in the Empire Theater building, and
around the festive board gathered over 40
men. many Of whom are prominent in
ehe affairs Of the State and nation.
The event tonight was celebration Of
the first birthday Of the Martinsburg
Board Of Trade. also the advent with the
new charter for Greater Martinsburg, -
which became effective to-day.
When Col. Stuart ". Walker, chairman
Of tho commission. which drew the EeW
charter, introduced former United States
Senator Charles J. Faulkner as presid-
ing officer around him was a notable
gathering. On each side OF him were
the two United States Senator's from
West Virginia. one member Of its Con-
gressional delegation and a former gov
ernor.
Others present we're from Washington.
Baltimore. Charleston. Wheeling. and
other cities
Those who made addresses were Senator
Stephen 3. EIkins. Senator Nathan B.
Scott. former Senator Charles J. Faux
ner, former Gov. ". A. MacCorkIe. Rep
resentative George c. Sturgis. Of the Sec
ond district: r B. Naylor. secretary Of
the West Virginia Board Of Trade, and
United States Fish Commissioner George
n Bowers.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
DAUGHTERS HOLD BANQUET.
Brilliant Scene Concludes ANIMAL
Convention.

Convention.
After the reading Of the result OF the
count OF the teIlers. Mrs. Mclean and
many Of the members OF the Congress
went to the New Willard to attend the
annual banquet
Mrs. Mclean occupied a table IN the
center Of the main dining-room. and had
seated with her Mrs Matthew T. Scott on
her right and the ten vice presidents gen
eraL Among the speeches made, that de-
livered by Mrs. Patton, Of Pennsylvania,
was PROBABLY the most eloquent.
She reminded the Congress OF the ban
quet four years ago. after the count de-
claring Mrs Mclean president general
Mrs. Mclean wore q handsome gown Of
pale blue chiffon, with heavy gold en-
broidered panels down the front and back
Mrs Scott was in black thread lace: Mrs.
John R. Murphy. white lace; Mrs Theof
dore Bates, pale gray crepe de chine; Mrs
Edwin Gregory. Of North Carolina. pale
pink satin: Mrs Hickox. OF Illinois. white
satin and pearls.
At nearby table Col. and Mrs. Brom-
well had as their guests Mr. Donald Nc
Lean and Miss Re5ecca Mclean.
Mrs. Williamson. of Mississippi. wore a
handsome gown OF pale blue; Mrs. Ker-
foot. a cloth OF gold gown: Mrs. Mecum,
Of New Jersey. white lace; Mrs. Perley. Of
Pennsylvania. handsome embroidered net
over pink satin. Mrs. SmallwOOd wore a
cloth OF gold gown. Mrs. ". z. Bassett,
Of New York City Mrs. Bradley. Mrs.
Pembroke Thom. Mrs. Noble. and Mrs.
Neu-rarf Potts were also rreepnf
Mrs. Story remained IN the corridor
much Of the evening and was constantly
greeted by friends She wore a magnif-
cent white embroidered chiffon satin and
large white picture hat with plumes.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
BIG HUNT STARTS TODAY.
Col. Roosevelt Arrives I'm Jungle and
RetfFes Early.

Kapiu Plains. British East Africa. April
23.-Former President Roosevelt and his
hunting party went into camp here this
afternoon. the train arriving at 80
O'Clock.
Two hundred and sixty porters ard gun
bearers were drawn up in formidable ar
ray az the station, and as The colonel re-
viewed his entourage he could scarcely
restrain his enthusiasm
After reviewing the party. Col. Roose-
welt went Immediately Il his tent, where
everything was in readiness 20 receive
him. He expects 20 begin his hunting ex-
pedition tomorrow. The prospects are
splendid. The weather is perfect. and
lions were reported in the neighborEo0d
last night
The thing that interested Col Roose-
welt the most Was the ''menagerie~ Of
Wild animals. Twenty girsffes we're
sighted. One Thinivero. scores Of water
bucks. OstTiches. Hartebeestes. and ze-
bras Many OF the animals were startled
by the train and rushed madIy away.
Col. Roosevelt could easily have secured
a good bag Of game from bis position On
the platform. IS many Of the animals
were not in the least frightened BY the
train
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
GULF STREAM GOES WRONG.
But Shippers Accustomed 10 Round
ing Hatferas Know the Reason.

New York, April 23-The Gulf Stream
has been discovered again flowing of
Cape Hatte-as in the wrong direction
Every time a skipper who is not on 10 the
.peeuliarities Of the stream c6 the Ameri-
note OF II.
Capt MaIby. CT the British steamship
Rosefeld. from Cuba. said to-day that
he found the great current flowing south
ward in the latitude of Hatteras. instead
OF the other way.
The Galveston shippers may tell Capt
Malby that whe0 the wind IS persistent
from the northeast, northwest, and north,
the stream is sometimes halted. and oc-
casionaIly turned back for little space.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
Gives Box Part

Mrs John Miller Horton. national vice
president Of the Children Of the American
Revolution. gave a box party at the pa
triOtic education committee entertain
meat, and had as her guests Mrs. Nat
thew 7. Scott. president generaI-eIect OF
the .. A. Rand Mrs. Charles :
BrOwnell and Mrs. Carl VrOoman. daugb-
tiers Of the president generaI-elect: Mrs.
Thomas G. Latham and Mrs. William
Thomas Carter, OF Memphis. and Mrs
Howard Clark. Of Washington
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24

has reported that massaeres continue in
many villages. The missionaries at Had
jim are greatly alarmed, as that town is
me1aced, although there has been no
actual outbreak
The United States is HO1 signatOTy 10
the treaty OF Berlin. Of 1870, by which
the Sultan guaranteed 70 the powers the
safety Of Armenian Christians, and. con-
sequently. this government is not at iiber-
ty TO interfere. Instead. the administra-
ton has decided 20 look TO other govern
ments 70 handle the situation, while the
United States VIII give its moral sup
port
II IS feared here that there viii be a
spread Of the anti-Christian disturbances.
accompanied by more massacTes.
Advices recently received at the State
Department indicate q serious state OF
famine in various parts Of Turkey.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
Question size of Army.

London. April 24.-There is a remarkable
conflict in the statement Of the Young
Turks at Saloniki and the news from
Constantinople. The allegations regard
ing the great size Of the invading army
are beginning 10 be called in question
An experienced correspondent of the
Daily Mail, who has just arrived At Con-
stantinople. says that nobody has seen
the 20000 20 $1,000 soldiers reported 20 be
investing the capital and that evidences
Of investment are not easy 10 discern.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
EARTHQUAKE IN PORTUGAL.
Tidal Wave Causes Many Houses TO
ToppIe Over at EspInho.

Lisbon, April IA sharp earthquake,
accompanied by rUmblings. Occurred to
day al many places in Portugal
The inhabitants are terTor-stricken,
and thousands ran into the streets seek
ing the most open places
A number Of chimneys fell. Houses
rocked and walls cracked, but none Of the
buildings collapsed.
At EsDinho the sea over night rose
thirty feet above the highest tide known
there Many houses collapsed their
foundations being washed from under
them
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
Cruisers sent to Asia Minor.

Guantanamo, April 23.-The amored
cruisers Montana and North Carolina are
now on their way TO Asiatic Turkey, IN
der orders to proceed as quickly as pos
sjble. They left here shortly before noon
to-day Capt. William Marshall is in
command OF the North Carolina and Capt.
Alfred Reynolds commands the Montana.
They are among the safest and most for
midable cruisers Of the service. Ii IS
said that they VIII reach AIexandretta by
May at the latest
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
Ends Life with Acid.

Cumberland. Nd. April 23.-Mrs. Julia
Ann Cox, aged sixty-three committed
suicide at Mil Run last night. BIZ drink
Ing carbolic acid. Her husband. eighty
year Of age, found her dead body in the
yard with her arm serving as a pillow,
and an empty vial by her side.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
Jews Tk-~-sn To RevoIt.

London April "a dispatch from Je-
rusalem states that a meeting there rep
resenung al creeds and classes pro-
tested against the recent attempt 10 over
throw the constitution, and threatened 20
proclaim Palestine an independent state
Il il were not maintained
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
Big Dam Drnnmited

Brooklyn, Ind, April 22-The big ee-
ment dam across White Lick Creek. at
this place was blown out by dynamite
last night. the explosion damaging the
-four mill on one side and .he saw mill on
the other