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~ . / e.
Hon. &c. w. Dillon believes that lYI
ing high II I'M large measure respun;
sible Off high living. according to the
following item In a Charleston letter.
The item says. 8(',si 9''is'
Charles wv! Dillon, a probable candi!
date for governor, came In from Fay
ettevil1e on business and renlwed
acquaintances In the hotel Hobbies.
From Fayette county were also County
Clerk Sam 7. Carter, Assessor B! 81
Bare and President NJ. ]. Sims, u the
county court. Mr.. Dillon got into d
discussion Of the high cost Of living
and like James j. Hill, railroad mag
nate, declared the people themselves
are greatly to blame. 'Do you know
said Mr.. Dillon, tthat right here in
Charleston there are already 81 Vonaol
biles worth in the aggregate 100000?
Are these necessities or ;luxuries? Do
they not add to the cost Of living OF
their owners? Blame 1t on the tariff
IL you will, or on the Republican party:
But It looks like the people are living
high and that there is where the diff
Guilty Isl" p ,''al'
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FEWoUEsTloNs.

Tile assessments 81 telephone and
telegraph lines for this year by the
Board d Public Works, made public
yesterday show the total valuation in
the state 20 he 81, 1896, $3.50. This is an
increase over last year Of $46.11Sl
When Il is remembered that telephone
and telegraph companies we're practf-
cally exempt from taxation under the
old laws, tie people can see clearly
what the new laws are doing for them.
The question keeps bobbtng up and
win not down would the Democrats
retirn "a the good old days and again
ffee tlie telegraph and telephone com
nanies from ton? They Sst like
iiley would. but wound they? In the
language 81 NJ itcomb Riley, :" They list
say that they wouldn't do It. They
isl shy lot Of things for political
elfeet but when they come to doing
them eB back down. They say they
would eo back to the old method OF
valuation Oh farms and railroads, but
wonldl fiey2 They say they would
abolish tiie State Tax department
which iIas paid for itself 9 hundred
limos since Its creation, hut would
tfieya they say they would cut down
lie once force In all departments and
al Things asltlieys did in the years gone
6v when lie s. d te had but little more
husiress tlan one of our large coun.
Hes how, Bdt wonld they2 They say
tiey would run the STATE institutions
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d - Il
Secretary Kenney, Of the State Dem
ocratic Executive Committee, an.
tounces a meeting Of that organiSa-
tton at Parkersburg on July 10 t'for
the transaction Of any business that
may come before it." That Is wide
enough call for anybody and our Dem;
ocratic friends may spring some sur
prises on the warning Republicans
at the meeting. The activity Of the
Democrats Is needed just now and we
are glad to see them Shining their
iruskets.' It will divert the attention
d Repuhticanstand bring them togethi
or as nothing else in the wide, wide
world. Democratic meetings are good
incentives to action.
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MUSINGS FIR ON MoNoNGA,
LA.

The dedicatory services at Arnetts-
willie were attended by large crowd,
though many remained away on nc.
count Of the collection which was Sc.
cured after much effort. The church
presents rather attractive appear.
ance and will in all probability witness
the decline and falliot many delusions
that are now proclaimed as true and
invinclble. ii'a
Int copy OF the London Opinion
which recently came to hand we find,
IN an article concerning Roosevelt and
things American these interesting re-
marks: ut is a pity that Emerson
died before Roosevelt came upon the
scene: AS a representative man
Roosevelt belongs to the same order
las Napoleon. Lincoln and the first Pitt.
Roosevelt has done things that rank
with the things done by them. Ameri.
ca is the saucer that for a hundred
years has caught the overflow from
the Ola World cup Foramore than
three generations the stream OF sur:
plus population OF Europe has triclkled
west. Lumber, grain, electricity, land
and space have enriched and develop.
ed tlieipolyglot millions WHO migrated
TO the sthtes without producing a high
percentage OF great men. America
does not love us. How little she loves
us Is shown IN her school books! In
every farm school from Maine TO the
Golden Gate, dislike and suspicion Of
England are. taught in the history
primers We. have neither the money
10 buy ships enough. nor men to or.
|ganise forces enough to thrash 90,-
900 900 Americans, that Is a bedrock.
fact that no gush OF hot air after din:
|ner can dispIace. Two suitors are aft
err Miss Columbia. Germany and Brit.
ain are both rivals for the good graces
OF the great Republic"
Dear reader here Is a gem from
Mark Twain. VIII YOU please write
out your opinion OF 1t? "Ifyou pick up
a gstarying dog and make him prosper
Gus, he will not bite you, This is the
principal difference between a dog
and aman,"
The assertion Is made In one OF the
new books that men love a woman
who looks at them with a dying-duck-
in.a.thunderstorm expression. They
think 1t means unutterable things and
III only means bosh.
We are still wondering why Denver
decided In favor,of HJohn Barleycorn,9
since the ladies vote there. Will some
|star.eyed student Of female methods
.of jonfneying to a surprising conclu.
sion shed b few roys Of inoonshine on
this energy reducing mystery?
/ Il AZ fefyid, feminine orator recently
said pMahfdon' Z know how firmly wo,
men can govern. Part Of them may
not know but d few Of them have plen.
~ og latoFma tion on the subject
Wearestle proud possessor Of g FISH
story which Ne d eslfe5 70 relate h.
IKE oiher yarns of sinIlAr mature lliiss
one shall contain, among cEli er Things
gefal true skateiiie1ts M appears
from cafeiul xaminationoi tue rec
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Tomorrow will come the deluge.
MINE q, IN

Nine Toremen, Assistant Fofefnen
and Fire Bosses examinations will be
held at Wheeling, w, Va, July 6 and
7th, 1910 commencing at 900 a. nj.
Under direction 81 Hon. John Lalng.
Chiefof Department Of mines,state ii
W. va, any person Wishing to fill
any Of above positions IL requested
to attend the examinations. Bat *
Tho examinations will be Of such
t9ture, that any experienced miner
can pass successfully.
For further Information apply TO
Y ts KARL F. tSCH0l1W,
~ f@ Mine Inspector 1st District,
I, .FAlRMoNT, w. va,
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several Dc our readers have written
81 called 10 express their disappoint-
il,enl ecanse Pastor RusselYs sermon
,eas Ii Il published In Mondays issue.
anneaf u. az These sermons are
pnbiisiled week either on Monday or
irhtfsday. we know several hundred
"a olii aders are very much interest
n "A tIiIs feature of the paper and tho
seflnons are published for their pene-
siit Some Teaders like one feature Of
Tile paper and some another ana the
lgesf Vifeiniaf IL IA continue to strive
q ipe each day variety Of reading
aatter IS suit all classes. Pass up,
ist %lilch you do not appreciate and
read lie RIticle les or features that suit
yons yVasthifk we can please you at
ieast N.Y. ate going 10 keep on trying
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expected to result from this gathering.
leteTdny aiiauo0n and evening
the following programme was carried
out:
First Day.
2:i5. Service Of Song, led by DR..
Z. b. Whitehead.
Devotional Ye are tho Light 81 the
World Rev. g. y smlth
AGO Al dress, The lfWo r NJ. Az
tlinfT. Arnold cen. see
Address Tiie Boy Problem
Rev !! N. eifissos
400 General Discussion.
1legtstiit i0f of ID legalea s. u
appointment 81 Commit Lees
Shake liz nd I, let scqua int ed.
y: EHsnl1S Session.
Deyotio nal Song Service, led
III County esd lent. y y h
Prayer, g. Mi KinBe5s
9st5 Echo citing The sta;e Con
Ye1tton, What 1 Say and Heard, Miss
Nell ". 3ayrnaIl.
World o yention; AS seen by
Fisitofs, Rev. u M! Crosse 1T! F. Barb,
Mrs. n. 4. Manley, Mrs. "A. u Prich.
ard. Rev. G. M. Shot.
q. AS seen bs Delegates, Miss Mar
tia VI Graham; MI. Arthur 4. Ar.
mold.
The following Is the programme as
outlined for the meeting to- day.
5Esisi Second Day.
Morning session
$50 Morning Devotional Service,
Rev. Henry r. Hess. Il
9i45- Conference Of County and Dis
Etrict Workers, led by General secre,
tary.
Questions
i. What Is a complete County or
District Organization?
2.What is a good County or Dis,
trict Organization? fa'4
3! What may be called a good Con-
yentlon?
a. should Conventions be held on
Sunday?
Is. sit wise to place children on
Convention programmes for recitat
tionsor songs?
8. How many conventions should
be held each year2
"a. What are some Of the apparent
good 1iresuIts of organized Sunday
School work
Conference on Elementary
Problems, Miss Martha v. Graham, El.
eInentary supt.
io.45-AduIt Department, Rev. J. W.
Critics!
Ills Home Department, Rev. W.
u. Eddy.
11:45-G General Discussion.
Afternoon Session.
/, 300 Joyful Praise in Song, led by
Rev. c, 3. Woodwin.
Prayer. H. K. Moore.
2.t5Avariety in the Sunday School,
Charles w. Evans.
Special DAYS and What to do
with them. DIR. @. ]. 9. Bennett.
9:15-The Organized Class, Arthur
r. Arnold.
3s45 General Discussion.
Report Of committees.
Evening Session.
s7.45 Make His Praise Glorious,
Rev G p. Goodwin.
Prayer, VIM. b. lee
S:15-Address, Modern Methods In
Sunday School Work, Arthur 7. Ar.
mold.
Sideways Of Working in the Ele-
mentary Department, Miss Martha AZ
Graham. Il
9:15-Appreciation Of the Conyen-
ton and Entertainment.
One minute each by members OF
convention.
Song Bless be the Tie"
I9enedictlon.
E'airmoht is well represented at this
convention, a nuc1ber having attend
ed The sessions yesterday and many
FIRE In attendance today.
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It y 3 ~
* lie death Of Senator McEnery
larlil adSoca les lost d reliable friend,
Detnoefai though he was. When re.
buked byg Ills Democratic associates
lor yofitig Nh the Republicans on
fariif Ifieastifes he would Invariably
ask What have the Democrats ever
ions fof sugaT2ge Senator NJ Emery
tlaiinedy lid DIX tariff was Q local IT,
Inc ln3eyerg locality and he was IN 1
Icresi I'd III die cane sugar industry OF
lis State dong the same line inter
eslliIe luestiois might be asked IN
Wesl plfginla, sicli as What have q
the Democfats ever done for eoalgI5
oWhal haFe "a Democrats ever done
Tor timbef9 what have the emo
Gratis eFer done Tor wool But We
WIN not AK any more iill che $50 are
answered.
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Srds NJ recent events that after much y b
VIA pDSutIing and other subtle schemes
n crowd Of about eight ladies and three
Gentlemen from McC urdysyille and ad-
Joining regions came over to Big IN,
dian creek. by means Of d rebelltons
roai wagon and succeeded in captpr-
Ing three, more OF less youthful tlsh
the combined weight OF which was five
ounces.
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PLAYeRoUNps.

MoRGANToWN, w, Va, June 8O.-
The Womans Civic Club OF this city
nave determined to provide public
Fairgrounds for the children, while
they will also advocate the appoint
fient of a city forester to help beautify
the city. B
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5. s. 5. CONVENTION
|. AT BARRAC.IIl' |. |! ].
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS MEET
IN CONVENTION - FINE
PROGRAMME. IA

The Marion County Sunday s,yio6l
convened yesterday after
noon at .Barrackyille. in the Christian
Church. "A large number OF delegates
were in attendance and many more
wlllyattend the convention to,drSs, Y
The convention Is under tile airec.
ton Of the president, Rev. II, A, Me-
Nemar, OF Pennington, asststedibY the
vice president; Y M 1. Noel sleF Score,
taFy Il. IS; Gray and sl,rea siliFer a,
Mason, 3
Much ihterests haS been Inanltested
a tlla convention ana much SOD n
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cir Az IlrALIAN.

Thomas, w Va, June s0--James
a young man Of Thonias WA
cut by an italian WHO used
q razor the assault It being claimed
beng without proyocatlon.
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Schedule effective June LIST, 1910.
East Bound.
For WASHINGTON BALTIMORE,
PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK.
\ No. 8, 1920 a. M. No. a, '1:sb p.
M; No. A. 'S;5Op. m. tlocRlto Graf
toni
CUMBERLAND, ACCOM-, No. q. 700
a, M, daily,
GRAFTON ACCOM-, No. ~, 1881 q.
m. KS
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Extra policemen will be on hand
Tor the big days in Fairntont for the,
next year and they will have plenty
to do. ls
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Wes.bouna.

Westbound.
For COLUMBUS and CHICAGO, No.
4, 1895 a, nj; No. IL, t1;25 b. m.
For WHEELING, No. 2. 1895 q. M;
No. n, '7:15 a. m. (local)i No. "a.
'l:25 p. nj. (local); No. IS, '6:Os
p. m.
MononSah, Division.
For CIARKsBURG. leave Np2S7. 20
a. M; Mo. A. 10 AS p, IN. arrive, No.
s, 7;06 a. M; No. s, x4:15 p. m.
Falrnont, Morsaptowr' and pIttsburs.
For CoNNELLsV1L4LE and PITTS
BURG, leave, No. 4, '5;0Oa, M; No.
\ 81 xT:1O a. M, No. SO, leave 4;S0 p.
m. daily; No. 80, arrive, 1O:So q.
m. Except Sunday. II e
No. 81, 1850; Except Sunday r.
M; arrive, Nose, Except sandayl
1890 a. nj; No 2. x7;4oS pm No,
III i, 80: 4Osp. I'M. No. 6s. l10; los b. Ia.
For MO GANToygl leave go.
5000 p. mi; arrive NJ. g, 1850 n, h
RsWpayf Hfane6,
laily
Ir8eage s00 ii IA, and 0op.ir ar
flSe asI5 q. MIND 500 PM
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s0Hse rr-IioN8a ATEs

Daily M niBfls one ~ .s..t.......tt.gg
Dkily. III mail. dlx Tinnths. ...ss..... 200
DsilY. ~ mall three month"; ........G 100
Daily, BY mali one month, ;..s.si.ss. ~
Twice "a 4 81 year, I. .:..s..... leg
Twice Week alx months s....5.... 20
twice. three months ~
Al mali llhlcriDtions payhblo in adj
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gPECIA EIsTs N lllIIlIIlIE ~ AE I.llI.
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aeage 8s00 ID, and z ;l01p. ilii ais
fISe 9;I5 q. MIND 200 pm.
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aTApl isfsEp its. s3S
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

Miss Elsie Parker of Mcbride. visited
at the home of her uncle. Mr.. o. f.
Parke of this city Monday
Gratot county l.. o. L. NJ. NJ. con-
velntion will he held tuesday April
18th, at Woodman hall in this citv,
beginning at 10. O'Clock IA. IN. All
members of the order will be .welcom
ed
Miss Rhedah Francisco, who has
been attending school at Spi ne Abrbor
Seminary, Jackson county. returned
home last evening and will continue
her studies in this CITY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-Forty acres of choice
land on section 10, Sumner township.
All under cultivation. Good barn 30x4)
with lean to 16x30. Good house, ten
rooms. all in good shape This farm is
five miles west and two and one-fourth
miles south of Alma, or three and one
fourth miles from Elwell For further
particulars enquire of r. w Bensey at
the farm. 1916 IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

HOUSE CLEANING-I am prepared
to clean your rugs, carpets, mattresses,
touches and upholstered furniture with
automatic vacuum cleaner. All work
guaranteed Bell telephone al. /. B.
HICKMAN. 42l Sneed street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-Forty acre farm for sale
or exchange for village property Every
foot Of this land is in good shape for the
plow. This is your opportunity. En-
quire of Caple Hardware co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

CHESTNUT COAL--New supply of
chestnut coal received this w>ek. All
orders promptly filled. Wood, soft coal
coke and hard coal headquarters. A. c.
THORNTON & son. Yards, Wright
ave, Union phone 1876, Bell phone 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-My house ard 215 lots
with privilege of three lots if desired.
Located at 2F6 Ely street, The house
has ~ rooms, basement under entire
building Flowing well and cistern.
Term of sale to suit purchaser.
LAFAYETTE STEVENS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE have another bargain
for some one III a second hand steel
range. This stove is o. X Enqui re of
Otto Ssnderhoff, The hardware mer-
chant 1922
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

CANOElSTS---I have two vacant
hunks and lockers in my canoe house
for rent. Agency for the Carlton
canoe. ID. l.. Johnson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07
ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST.

WANTED-Girl to work at Wright
Hall, Miss Albertson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-Bedroom suits, sideboard
and other household goods. All in
excellent shape. Enquire at 100 Court
street Mrs w H. Baker
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-One set of 81 volumes of
Twentieth Century Encyclopedias.
Enquire of George Myers at Contra
Michigan Produce Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

WANTED Experienced operators on
power machines Best wages paid.
Lansing Shirt Co. 300 Mich, ave. E.,
Lansing 1918
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOUND-A fur collar describe pro-
perty and pay for this notice
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR RENT-16 acres of pasture
land There is living water on this
land, enquire of j l. Fatty, 20 W.
Downie ST, Alma. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

Ask your merchant for the King Bee
overalls and jackets. w. b. McCauley,
manufacturers, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-A number of galvanized
iron tanks. both round and square. In
quire of Alma Mfg. Co Alma, Mich.
1929
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

FOR SALE-Twenty colonies of bees,
first class condition Enquire of J. w.
Henderson, 13l Elwell street. 16l7tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

LOST-A Conklin fountain pen.
Return to this office and receive re-
ward
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

WANTED-SiX good men at twenty
five cents per hour. Enquire of w. H..
Parr at Wright House LIVERY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

WANTED--A good cook and a dining
room girl, Enquire at Hotel Arcadia.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

Fer SALE-No. Z Remington type
writer in first class condition. Enquire
at Wright House office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. Maynard Pringle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-07

Miss Rhedah Francisco. who has
been attending school at Spi ng Abrbor
Seminary, Jackson county. returned
home last evening and will continue
her studies in this citv
ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST.
WANTED-Girl to work at Wright
Hall, Miss Albertson.
FOUND-.A fur collar describe pro
perty and pay for this notice
WANTED-A good cook and dining
room girl Enquire at Hotel Arcadia.
WANTED-A girl for general house
work Maynard Pringle.
LOST-A Conklin fountain pen.
Return to this office and receive re-
ward
Fer SALE-No. Z Remington type
writer in first class condition. Enquire
at Wright House Office,
WANTED-Six good men at twenty
five cents per hour. Enquire of w. II.
Parr at Wright House Livery.
FOR SALE-Twenty colonies of bees,
first class condition Enquire of J. w.
Henderson, 13l Elwell street. l6ldf
Ask your merchant for the King Bee
overalls and jackets. w. b. McCauley,
manufacturers, Alma, Mich. X
FOR SALE-A number of galvanized
iron tanks. both round and square. In
quire of Alma Mfg. Co, Alma, Mich.
l622t3
ANTED--EXperienced operators on
Lansing Shirt Co. 300 Mich, ave. E.,
Lansing. 1918
FOR SALE-One set of 81 volumes of
Twentieth Century Encyclopedias.
Enquire of George Myers at Central
Michigan Produce Co.
FOR RENT-16 acres of pasture
land There is living water on this
land, enquire OF j l. Fatty, 20 W.
Downie ST, Alma. Mich
FOR SALE-Bedroom suits, sideboard
and other household goods. All in
excellent shape. Enquire at 100 Court
street. Mrs. w. II. Baker
CANOElSTS---I have two vacant
hunks and lockers in my canoe house
for rent. Agency for the Carlton
canoe. ID. l.. Johnson.
FOR SALE have another bargain
for some one III a second hand steel
range This stove is O. X Enqui re Of
Otto Ssnderhofi, The hardware mer-
chsnt 1922
FOR SALE-Forty acre farm for sale
or exchange for village property. Every
foot Of this land is in good shape for the
plow. This is your opportunity. En'
quire of Caple Hardware Co.
HOUSE CLEANING-I am prepared
to clean your rugs, carpets, mattresses,
touches and upholstered furniture with
automatic vacuum cleaner All work
guaranteed Bell telephone III. l.. B.
JACKMAN, 42l Sneed street.
CHESTNUT COAL--New supply of
chestnut coal received this week. All
orders promptly filed. Wood, soft coal /
coke and hard coal headquarters. A. {. |
THORNTON 81 son. Yards, Wright
ave, Union phone l56, Bell phone l16. (
FOR SALE-My house ard 215 lots
with privilege of three lots if desired. .
Located at 2F6 Ely street, The house .
has ~ rooms, basement under entire /
building. Flowing well and cistern.
Term of sale to suit purchaser.
LAFAYETTE STEVENS.
FOR SALE-Forty acres of choice
land on section 10, Sumner township.
All under cultivation. Good barn 30X4) !
with lean to l6x30. Good house ten
rooms, all in good shape. This farm is
five miles west and two and one-fourth
miles south of Alma, or three and one
fourth miles from Elwell. For further
particulars enquire of r. w Bensey at
the farm. l6l6 u.
*
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

Another excellent bill full Of fun, at
Chases this week Here, once again,
vaudeville has drawn pretty heavily on
the legitimate. and the headliner of the
bill, both by right of his act and by vir-
tue OF his reputation. is Maclyn Ar
buckle, late star Of ''The County Chair
man. who appears in a cleverly written
act by Robert II. Davis. entitled THE
Welcher." Mr.. Arbuckle assumes the
part Of a Texas gambler who has just
won a fortune on the races. He has
received a letter from sister. whom Cor
years he has lost sight of, saying that
she is sending her daughter to call upon
him. In honor OF the event, the gambler
has prepared a lavish banquet, with the
latest wines and good things to eat, and,
TO top II of, he engages an English but
Ter TO do the thing up swell" But when
the visitor appears it turns out that
she is a fOrlorn, little. half-starved,
thinly clad child. who tells her Uncle
Dan for such, indeed, he is-that since
father died mother has been i'll. and that
they are living in Cherry street, In -'pov-
erty row. There is a lot of humor in
the scene. but underneath it is a note
of true pathos, very well done. In the
end, of course, Dan takes the child in
his arms 10 carry her home. 1t is plain
there is no more poverty or suffering for
Dams sister or her children. The act
is very well written and admirably acted.
Another feature on the bill that greatly
pleased the big audience yesterday was
Trovato. a violinist, who plays with
much skill, but whose speciality is &C.
centricity after the fashion of Creatore.
His selections embrace a wide range Of
music, from the classical to ragtime.
and though his programme was long, he
was encored so heartily that it was plain
the audience wanted more.
The performance starts with clever
acrobatic and dancing number. The
Hotel Turn over" a lively and bright
act. Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman
do a singing and dancing act that is UNI
usually graceful and humorous. Mr..
Clifford Walker. an English entertainer.
does very high-class and pleasing act
of recitations at, and without the piano,
an act that is a little delicate and fine
for vaudeville, but which is most heart
lily received. Richard is billed with
quesuOn-mark %. He is a female i'm
personator-of the worst type. A really
good act is BerZac's Comedy Circus.
feature Of which are trick donkeys and
ponies. The ponies are able to run on
a revolving wheel that is too much for
two-legged animals, and the mules are
there for any enc who cares to try to
ride them Several tried, but many fell.
good motion picture of the Actors
Fund Fair" concludes bully-good bin.