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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1911-03-29

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Evening star., 1911-06-04

play into rehearsal. 1t turned out am happy to say
to be large hit, and am its due to
the Joe Blatz idea Of the central character In the
other manuscripts, Walingford treated as he had
been by the draatss through the cold hard
of the world toned down little in instances for
effect My Wallingford was born out of the eyes of
Youth, and his qualities naturally out of the
thoughts behind those eyes He above everything
else, human. Youths eyes always seeing the hu-
in men. Worldly eyes are often prone to see
only the articiaties the @footght qualities Youths
greatest handicapif may call such-s that it does
not realize it is seeing humanness 1t sees it. but does
know what it sees. Youthful eyes, aided by grown
brain, may accomplish wonders in drama.
THE greatest aid playwright find is in
daughter. If Fortune has not blessed him in that
way then let him select nephew if he is far from
home and family, let him make friends with some Joe
Blatz in the form Of say, bright young delivery boy
Joe Blaz will be for him constant reminder of Youth
of Young America, and of the dominant spirit Of
Young America 1t is that spirit that makes the two
dollar heart" beat. And you call that psycholo
gy"-well. make the most of it!
Evening star., 1911-06-04

words that second act kept guessing to whether
it had not away from me.
decided to test it and, knowing it fairly COM
plete in ITSELF booked it one-act sketch in the
vaudeville theaters The typical Joe likes vaudeville
and knew should be able to gage his opinion of the
particular act if | played it where he congregated. |
did play it in the vaudeville theaters watched the way
Young America took it, made few minor changes, and
Son" in its entirety Being thus of Joe Blatz's
opinion, and having proted by his criticism in the
vaudeville theaters | braved the public, and,
enough, the piece registered big success.
TT may interest you to know that there were about
= ninety dramatic versions of Chester's Get Rich
Quick Walingord" stories in the field before set to
work doing my dranatization The stories recog
nized valuable theatrical property and partner
and | extremely deSrOuS to put them the
stage. We both hoped to get hold of suitable dramatic
from the outside because had been worked to
death with managerial affairs and felt too tired to try
my hand at the dramatizaton myself.
In due time, the great bulk of manuscripts in
to u.s. but after reading each and everyone of them
carefully, decided that not OF them hit the mark
even these passable their separate and col
lectve lack of general appeal One have appealed
strongly to the urasophstcated portion of the theater
going public, another might have appealed to part
of the audiences in straight dramatic way but not
of the ninety dramatizations made appeal to the
average and general "two-dolar heart Walngford
was painted in broad coors He conceived either
as dyed in the wool crook without redeeming fea-
ture, goody-goody off at mental tangent.
knew Joe Blatz would never stand for anything like
that. And at last took off my coat and got busy.
placed myself in the frame of mind of everyday,
healthy American boy and thought for two whole days
about the character of Wallingord himself before
opened my desk drawer In other words, tried to get
the idea of Wallngford boy might picture him.
Finally was ready, and fifteen days later put the
Evening star., 1911-06-04

boy Joe Batz Of course the shooting episode fol-
lowed by song not strictly ethical and all that
but it had speed and melodrama- however dubious
and that is what the American "two-doar heart pines
for. 1t isn't psychological; it is just American. 1t
may not be nice and right and beautiful but it is what
the "two-dollar heart wants-and that is the only
question am dealing with at this writing Remember
that because have desire to seek quarrel with the
learned students of the drama.
W/HEN l wrote my first playlet, my father read it
said he; "but you'll learn day When the playet
made big hit my dad took aside and said Didn't
/ tell you, Boy, you on the right track?' Ever
since that my father has been firm believer in the
Evening star., 1911-06-04

efficacy of Joe Blatz as criterion have been.
have for long time been oked with and at for including
in my plays liberal doses of the American flag and the
American national anthem. But the Jokers always
to the plays, and you will see them on their
feet with the of the crowd when "The SaSpangled
Banner" is sung BY the chorus.
We are the patriotic nation the face of the
earth, even if we sometimes think 1t isn't classy to
admit it. We get patriotism from our children, or
at least rebirth of it. Watch group of youngsters
when parade goes by and you will hear them nstinc
lively yell and their hats when the band strikes
the national air. Anayze yourself, and you too, if
will be honest with yourself will confess to sllghty
rapid heartbeat when you hear My Country, lis
of Thee" Psychology? Not at all! 1t is physical
rather than mental process.
freshness" Freshness is American quality. Joe
Blatz, whether he be butchers boy governess-
accompanied Lace Collar IS down in the bottom of his
little heart, "fres; not i'll mannered necessarily, but
self confident. That's what some people call "fresh"
self confidence freshness then freshness is response
BILE for the birth and growth OF our great United States
When | was billed as "The Yankee Doodle Come
dian,' ultradignihed souls found fault Joe Blatz
didn't. Joe knew if his father disposed at
first to disagree with him, that Yankee Doodle and
American synonymous. Joe calls it Yankee Doodle;
his father calls it American That is the only differ
ence. And wanted to please Joe first.
TT is good thing for me that produce my own plays
If had to read them to the managers feel sure
still should have my first play reach the stage As
matter of fact, every time of my plays
my manager friends come around and assure me
they couldn't how did it. My reply is always the
same, at was Joe Blatz who did it, not l.
When my play Popularity failed the Told You Sos
came around the next morning and grinned at me. l
beat them to it. grinned when they opened the door
and into my Office. What you grnning for?'
they wanted to know "Wait!" | said to them. Then
down. some fast time songs blue pencied the
extravaganty serious elements, and turned popular
ity' into musical show. l called it aThe Man Who
Owns Broadway" and it scored big hit. "Whatever
gave you the idea do that? they askeme later after
the returns in. "My office boy" told them. "He
said Popularity was too serious for its story
Accordingly placed myself in an attitude much like
Wind in an Indian drama @What salary do you want?"
the manager asked him. zone hundred dollars week."
responded the actor Il ga can afford to give you only
@but in that I'll play the part halfbreed'
You see. had to compromise, event. at the expense
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
$3.50 LOST 3
YEARS. FOUND
Proprietor of Marion Saloon
Lost it on Train After
Selling Business.
Whereabouts Unknown but
the Lost Money Has Been
Located.

An effort is being made on the part
Of Chief ISlinefeltcr to locate short
and stocky" man. who when found
will receive $3.50. step up. how many
I'll the description?
Five years ago the proprietor of a
saloon in Marion sold his business and
left on c. d. and NJ. car for Pitts
burg, via Columbus During the ride
TO the capitol city. $3.50 was lost or
stolen from the unknown man. Chief
Icf Police Klinefelter received COM
munlcatlon from chief of Police
Spaulding of Delaware this morning
with information regarding the un-
fortunate loss. In this letter Chief
Spaulding stated that he had gained
Information from Columbus man
and that the latter named the family
who received the $3.50.
The name of the Marion who lost
the money Is not known. but Chief
Spaulding described him as short al |
stocky." Effort will be made TO learn
his name and locate nim in order to
send the news regarding his money.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
MICHIGAN
LEADS Penn

Ann Arbor, Mich, Nov 1S.-Be-
fore a crowd estimated at 10000,
Michigan lined up against Pennsyl.
vania in the biggest intersectlonal
game of the season today. A big
roar greeted the Wolverines as htey
trotted onto the field at 2:05. A high
wind made open football almost i'm
possible. The field, however, was dry
and fast At 2:2S, the Pennsylvania
team entered the field and were
cheered bravely by the Philadelphia
delegation.
t2:35 Pennsylvania won the toss
and chose to defend the east goal
which gave the Wolverines the ad-
vantage of the strong wind.
Boyle kicked off to Pennsyvanias
hye-yard line. Thayer punted. Meek
made ten yards round left end, Wells
added fve. Meek kicked and tho
Pennsylvania man was downed in
his tracks. An onside kick, Thayer to
Jourdet, resulted in touchdown
which was not allowed. The bail was
brought back to the 25-yard line. two
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
NND
| HONE talks
giS2a s5sStS
Making a Bright Tomorrow.

n - ENRY BEECHER sd THE
III life weaving
iii i'll the sun comes up tomorrow"
u and
something magical will happen
will awake all brightness and the
put the went to bed and which probably
putting the colors that
n mornin
II Il
IN
night will be in the morning
II weaving because living
change the night before
the right life
until throw them out
No magician to work at night to alter pattern
to different
lutey loom and throw weaving
pattern liking
II we bright happy day then those
this
charitable feeling
that needs to make the thing
the It are a sad
and
OF the And we must make these
L show the pattern OF life are weaving
~
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Miss Grace Fowler SURPRISED.

Young people numbering Misses
Mary Fetter, Edna Plock, Louise Clay
ton, Stella Gilmore, Mae Gilmore,
Cora Butcher. Freda Reid, Hazel
Johnston, Messrs George Butcher,
Charles Reid, Henry Butcher, Luther
Gilmore. ls'erril Williams, Herbert
Fowler and Wilbur Wilson called sur
prise fashion on Miss Grace Fowler
on Scranton avenue last evening.
The affair celebrated the eighteenth
birthday anniversary of Miss Fowler
and her guests extended not only thei,
congratulations hut many pretty and
useful presents as well. Games were
arranged and music contributed TO the
pleasures. At 1890 o'clock lunch
was served.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18

her home i'm Mansfield after visiting
Marion acquaintance.
Mrs. Leroy Zachman has returned
home from visit of a few days at
Bucyrus.
l.. l.. Stark of Mansfield was a busl-
ness visitor in Marion Friday.
Miss stella Stark will be Upper
Sandusky visitor saturday and sun
day.
Miss Gladys Guthrie, of Moral,
spent Saturday in Marion.
Mrs. Robert Lindsay and Mrs. Raj
oigh Sanford, of Marseilles, are guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd
Lindsay on Blaine avenue.
Miss Grace Baldwin is visiting La
Rue relatives over Sunday.
Clyde Shaffstall, of Marseilles, is
visiting Marion friends.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Gucsts nt Monnett Home.

Miss Ada Monnette has as her
guests at her north Main street home
to contrast pleasantly with the dreary
rain of yesterday -Four tables were
hlled bridge-the play OF the after
noon Interesting the members until
the twilight hour. Mrs. Victor Dom
laugh was the most fortunate player
of the afternoon, succeeding in maxi
ing a very high score. A necklace OF
pink coral rewarded her efforts and
was quite acceptable as gift Lunch
was served and the menu proved a
delicious one.
The hostess invited the members
end Mrs. C. G. Stoltz. Mrs. Fred
CUTLERY and Mrs, George d. Cope
land, Mrs Frank Flickinger, mem
her who Is making Gallon her home,
was present at the meeting.
The next meeting, in three weeks
win be held at the home OF Mrs. Geo
Van Fleet on East Church street.
German Knitting Club Meets.
Mrs. Frank Esser entertained the
women of the German Knitting club
at her home on Pearl street Friday
afternoon.
All the members Of the club were
present, and the afternoon was pass
ed in doing embroidery work and
knitting. A buffet lunch was served
at 4;30 o'clock, by Mrs. Fisser.
Tn two weeks. Mrs. Joseph Carey
will receive the members at her home
on Farming street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
HARVARD WINS.

Soldiers III eld, Cambridge, Mass.
Nov. 1S.--With the stadium gridiron
covered with mud and with everything
like good football impossible. Harvard
and Dartsmouth lined up at o'clock
today at Soldiers field for their annual
fall battle.
All CAREFULLY planned campaigns
went for naught. The weeks and weeks
OF work by Coach Cavannaugh and
his Dartmouth assistants 1t was fear
cd would amount to practically moth
ing so far as the secret plays which
have been planned, practised and
carefully saved for the Crimson are
concerned.
Old-fashioned football 1t seemed at
the start, must decide today's game
with the team which fumbles the least
the favorite.
At 1880 the sun broke through the
clouds and gave evidence OF clearing
away.
First period: Harvard won the toss
and choset he kickoff. Captain Fish
er kicked TO Dartmouth's twenty-yard
line. Snow caught the ball and re-
turned It ten yards. A punting duel
followed, Dartmouth at length secur-
ing the ball but Harvard broke through
and blocked u punt, Huntington fall
ing on the ball behind Dartmouth's
goal line for a touchdown.
Harvard failed at goal.
Score: Harvard five; Dartmouth o.
The first period closed with the ball
ON Harvard's thirty-yard line.
Second period: Dartmouth opened
with an attempted quarterback run
but was thrown for n loss. Dartmouth
then tried forward pass, which fail
ed Earvard's ball on her thirty-yard
line. Exchange punts ended the half.
v'th the hall in Harvard's possession
| il the center of the field.
Score end first half: Harvard 8:
Dartmouth 0.
Final score: Harvard 8; Dart
| mouth, g.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
PERSONALS


Misses MaelIa and Emma O'Brien
and Mrs. Mary O'Brien are in Colum-
bus today attending the matinee per-
formance of the pink Lady"
Mrs. John Kruscamp and son Orrin
left yesterday for visit with her
daughter Mrs. b. Schadel Of Wash
ington c. II.
Mrs. c. II. Allen of Paulding arrlv-
I'D yesterday to be a guests at the t..
@. Allen home on East Center street
for a few days.
Mrs. r. y. Thomas has returned 20
her home In Mansheld after visiting
Marion friends for the past few days.
Miss Fern Mitchell and Miss Dale
Mitchell. are guests of Mrs Emman-
uel Ruszman, OF near Upper san
dusky.
Miss Etha wertz has returned to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Harold Mccoy SURPRISED.

Nearly dozen friends OF Harold
Mccoy called IN surprise fashion last
evening at his Lincoln avenue home
The affair was prompted by the event
Of the hosts seventeenth birthday an
niversary.
Some pretty gifts were presented
the host as menentoes OF the very
iappy occasion. Music and games
were enjoyed and refreshments We're
served.
The callers were Misses Lula, Mar
earet and Nellie Collins, Eva Corwin,
Theresa Bender. Messrs. Kenyon Wat
sen, Charles Corwin, Tutle Osborne
and Paul Rice.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Foreclosure Brought.

foreclosure proceeding was
brought In the court of common pleas
this morning by the Marion Savings
Bank company against Arthur Cook.
Bertha Cook and Myer II. Friendly.
The bank sets up mortgage note for
s5S7.19 on lot 3o79 in Eden Park ad-
dition to the city of Marion. Friend
iy claims some interest in the prem
ises.
The petition asks that the property
be sold and the banks claim paid ou.
of the proceeds of this sale. j. w. ia
coby represents the plaintiff.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Mrs. Schrnclcr EntcrtnIns INFORMALLY.

Mrs. John Schroeder entertained a
dozen friends in very informal way
last evening at her East Center street
home.
Plans have been made for Christ
mas bazaar to be held in the 81
Mary's school the first week in De-
cember and the guests brought with
them garments TO make as they chat
ted during the evening hours. The
hostess served light refreshments az
half after nine o'clock
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
The Moonlight Grub.

The Moonlight club met at the
home of Mrs. John Brady on Green
wood street, Friday evening.
There was a good attendance OF
the members, and contest was held
in which Mrs. Harry Hoffman receiv-
ed the honor award. The evening was
spent with pleasant informality, and
light refreshments were served.
Next Friday evening, Mrs. Henry
Reed will be hostess to the club at
her home on Greenwood street.
MISS HAZEL HARVEY A HOSTESS
The home OF Miss Hazel Harvey on
South Vine street was the scene of a
very charming club affair of last ev-
ening. The NJ. o. u. girls met In reg
ular session with the hostess.
The girls gathered in a cosy circle
rbout the pretty living room and
spent a greater part of the evening in
the enjoyment OF needlework and
chatting. Musical numbers were con-
trihuted An agreeable closing fea-
turc was the lunch which was served
by the hostess. This was served buff
fct fashion and the refreshmcnt table
was prettily appointed.
Miss Nina Smith of North Robinson
was an out-of-town guest.
The next meeting will he held in
two weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18

o
a quantity simple 4 eloquent of girl
vhch I
of a
outlined with
pepum band the putting about the neck the ends crossing
buttons Bretees Of lace extended from the belt at the back
buckle rosebuds hchu
effect while yoke of net with high oned collar finished the neck
resembling embroidered silver
faced lined with
which the
andm in
delight
du sonec could possibly imagine
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Irurs WIN he Worn.

As winter nears, and especially in
this climate where the cold is quite
severe for few months, along with
the question of clothes comes the
question of furs. which are i'm the very
cold weather not only accessories to
ones wardrobe. but almost necessities
Imitation fur or some of the more
abundant and common furs can be
procured at n very low price. How
ever when one desires to purchase
genuine fur and handsome and rarer
pieces, a number of things are In
volved There is the question will
furs continue 50 be extensively worn?
VIII the styles not change? If | buy
o fur coat will it not go out of style
and will l be justified in investing SO
much in garment of that kind?
The following edct is given showing
the increased popularity of furs and
fur garments:
Gracefully modelled coats entirely Of
fur or fur lined, wraps Of fur, huge
stoles and hanging muffs. dresses with
fur hens. and tailor-madcs with fur
collars and borderings are but a few
of the seasons evidences of the de-
mand for fur.
Though sable. ermlne and chinchilla
always maintain mistaken popularity
from year to year in woman's favor.
this season seal masquash seems to
be the reigning favorite skunk, too,
Us in great demand. and to the list
may be added Fisher peltry whici
is not very well known I'm this coun-
try, though a favorite skin in the
Partisan world of dress.
In rich dark-brown coloring. this
skin shades to black. almost. toward
the tail. and II makes Up with excel
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Appoints Attorney For Armstrong.

Upon the affidavit of Harry ARM
strong. indicted for burglary and lar
ceny, that he was INDECENT and unable
to procure legal aid, Judge Scohell
today appointed DeGolley and DeGol-
ley to defend the prisoner.
Three motions to quash the indict-
ment against Armstrong were argued
to the court and will be decided next
Monday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Heait hand Happiness club.

The Health and Happiness club met
i'm the Red Mems hall yesterday after
noon for n very profitable lesson. Mrs
s. II. Delong was the leader of the
afternoon. Following calesthenic
work there was a brief business ses-
sion in which health topics were dis
cussed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Margaret NJ. Burgess.

Miss Cleo Slagle of <enton, and Miss
Maud Miller of Los Angeles. The lat
ter is spending few days with Miss
Monnctte on her way TO New York
where she will study music She pos
sesses a beautiful contralto voice and
will be heard with favor tomorrow
morning at the services of the Ep-
worth Methodist church.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
EMBROIDERY CLUB ENTERTAIN

EMBROIDERY CLUB ENTERTAIN
Miss Hazel Cooper extended hospi-
tality to the members of her embrold-
cry club last evening. The weathers
inclemency prevented number from
attending, but those who braved wind
and rain were rewarded. The affair
was particularly cosy. Needle work
was enjoyed about a cheerful hearth
aud delicious refreshments were serv-
ed.
Mrs. Frank Philhrick and Miss Alma
Herold enjoyed club hospitality as
guests.
Miss Florence Hoffmire will be tho
hostess in three weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Thcater Party nj Hartman.

a theater party at the Hartman In
Columbus this afternoon will include
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schroeder, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Van Fleet, Mr.. and Mrs
c. II. Norris. Mrs. c. c. Fisher, Mrs
II. Gregory, Mrs. o. Woolenweber
Mrs. ]. f. Prenlergast and son Wal.
ter. and Miss bessie Gregory.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Twlgs M weeks Homo.

Mrs. ID. q. Weeks was hostess TO the
members Of the Twlgs yesterday after
noon. at her West Center street home.
Yesterdays meeting was an agree
able one Flowers frightened the
rooms, making heir cheerful interior
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
club WIN Meet This Evening.

There will l9 a meeting of the Bay
View Reading circle this evening at
the home of Mrs. Fred Schaeffer. The
evening was postponed
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-18
Marion People visit chairman"


Theatrical interest has been CEN
tered IN the magnificent new Hart
man theater which was opened i'm
Columbus Monday evening, not only
by Columbus people. but by a large
number of persons from the smaller
nolghboring cities. Several dozen Ma
rion persons have witnessed the mat
inee and evening productions of the
past week. Today party from here
Increased the number who have visit
cd Columbus during the past week.
Criticisms of the pink bady' have
been very kind There have been few
exceptions however and one critic
was bold enough to say that The
Pink Lady In no way came up TO the
beautiful theater whose season II IL
inaugurating. This may be entire
ly tr .eThe "PinS ady' one of Klaw
and Erlsnger's most popular musi-
cal plays OF the season, has created
no little talk. However. the question
is asked. can any Of the popular musi-
cal plays come up to the standard Of
the Hartman?