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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
ENTIcED INTO MARRIAGE.
Broker Fights Divorce and Claims
Wife Had Other Husbands.

Special to Times -1aepubll"an.
Council Bluffs. Jan. 26.-Accompany-
ing his demand in the district court
for damages Of $4,000 from his wife
with the remarkable claim that she
was not capable of entering the mar
r1age relation with him legally at the
time of their marriage, because of the
fact that she was at that time "the
lawful wife Of two or more parties, the
names and whereabouts unknown"
William S. Hamilton, a bond and stock
broker OF Council Bluffs, files cross
petition to his wifes petition for di-
vorce. Mrs. Hamilton. in her petition
for divorce, pleads for her maiden
name OF Rena Kelley and for alimony
of $4,000. She claims her husband
has large real estate holdings in Phila-
delphia and New York. An order of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
THOROUGH PROBE INTO DEATH.
Stomach Of Engineer Reilly Sent to
Iowa City For Analysis.

Special to Times Republican
Thompson. Jan. 26.-Something may
develop which Is now unexpected. in
the death of Jack" Reilly. the Rock
Island conductor who had his run be-
tween Bows and Germania. He died
on the train on Tuesday, Jan. f6. as 1t
was pulling into this town. He had
taken some medicine at the drug store
before leaving Germania. AT Buffalo
Center he was unconscious and doc
tor was summoned. Before the train
reached Thompson he was dead. 1t
was quite plain to the physician that
arsenical poisoning had produced death
and an examination was asked. Evil
dences of poisoning were even more
plain. To alleviate all doubts the stom-
actl Of che dead man has been sent to
Iowa City for chemical analysis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
Returns to Railroad Work.

Special to Times Republican,.
Geneva. Jan. 26.-Wcutworth Allen,
who lately quit the service of the
United States government, has re-
sumed his former occupation and has
relieved John Rankin. agent for the
NJ. & ST. l.. railway. who has taken a
months vacation.
Mr.. Allen is well known to most Of
our citizens as he was born and grew
to manhood near Hancell, where his
family now resides.
Mr.. Allen was Joined here by his
wife, who came here from Oskaloosa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
SETTLE SUIT FOR $1,000.
Young Man Charged With Betrayal OIL
Neighbor's Daughter.

Special to Times-Republican
Council Bluffs, Jan. 26.-After jury
had been empanelled in district court
to try the $4,000 damage case brought
by Orlando Harrington. of Mills coun-
ty, against Ernest Tibbles, also Of Mills
county, in reparation. for this alleged
betrayal Of Farrington's young daugh-
ter, Miss Hazel, an offer of compromise
mace by young Tibb!es' attorneys, was
made, ard after a hurried consultation
was accepted and the case dismissed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
That Tightnes's
81 the Stomach
caussd BY Formation 81 Nausseus
oasss, From Undissstsd Food
Stopped With Z Stuart's
Dyspspsia Tablet.
Trial Package Frss.

a8s JtJaJ poeKo0o TrOOs
When you feel as II your stomach
was being tightly choked-when the
pain u intense and you break out in
a cold and clammy perspiration and
there ID lump in your throat and you
are weak and nauseated-all you need
is q Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet to clear
away the wreckage Of undigested food
left in the stomach and intestines and
restore you to your normal self again.
And this can all be accomplished with
in q few moments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
Prominent Vail Woman Dead.

Special to mes-Republlcan.
Denison. Jan. 26.-The town of Vail
just east Of here. has been much af-
fected over the death of Mrs. Maurice
O'Conner, wife of prominent attor-
ney there. There was an immense at
tendance at the funeral held in the
Catholic church where the services
were conducted by Father Murphy Of
that parish.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
MAY LOSE EvEsIeHr.
Denison Boy Severely Injured by Fall
Under Horse

Special to imes-Republican.
Denison, Jan. 26.-Rudolph Denker.
son of prominent German farmer liv-
ing just west of this city, was riding
a horse thru deep snow when the ami
NAL stumbled and fell throwing the
boy under him. In struggling to get
out of the drift, the horse struck the
boy in the face, decorating an eye in
manner to make it doubtful whether
the sight is not lost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26

When you want reliable medicine
for cough or cold take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe
to take. For sale by all dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-26
Probate Notes,

Probate Netios.
Office Of the, Clerk Of the District
Court state Of Iowa, Marshall county,
a.. District Court. January Term. A.
.. 1872.
To Whom It May Concern:
You and each Of you are hereby no.
titled to appear at the courthouse in
Aarshalltown, Iowa, in said county, at
10 O'clock q. M, on the 9Th day OF
February, 1872. to attend the proof Of
and probating an instrument in writ
ing pprporting to be the last will and
testament Of Charles H. Smith, late of
Marshall county, Iowa, deceased. at
which time and place you will appear
and show cause, II any. why. said will
should not be admitted to probate.
In testimony whereof, have hereto
ssubscribed my name and AFFIXED the
seal Of the district court this ] 18th day
re January. A. d. 1919.
-. Haradon, Clerk of the District
Court; by Il n Reilly, Deputy CLERK.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
Masterpieces
of Art

lH all America there are no more
ailful artists than the famous Knafii
sD,hers.
Ih.ir Photographic prints, both IN
pa and color. represent the very
lasht Of artistic excellence. Their
auaits and landscapes stand unri-
'a-ed and alone in the world Of good
lturss
We are proud to be able to offer
pictures TO our customers-to be
means ot placing such master
7z Of sEt in the homes Of Polk
iy people: proud 10 know that in
aiheF town in oregon the size OF
'Aai are such magnificent picture'
aT a local dealer.
Ne want you to come in and in
- thess splendid prints, feelinf
isnt you viii agree with rs tha
esual has never before beei
~'Fu IN Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

~ more lumber at Wards mill.
$
80, hanks for sale at this office.
nr McNicol, Osteopath, 7l9 Court
c,r,s we have those pink marsh
|nsOows Boots.
cet YOUR fresh country butter at
RIDERS General Store.
piano for rent. Inquire of l.. u
mel-the piano man.
potatoes for sale, both small seed
ud fancy stock. w. L. Soehren.
rbironractic adjustments. DR.. e. j.
Sbeetz, SIS Church ST., near depot
Il A. Bell. of Carlton, was in tfc
dty transacting business "Wednesday
Il H. Shepherd, Main Street jew
der and R. w. Bennett, Watchmak-
B B. Plessinger, of Monmouth was
business visitor in the city Wednes'
by
w. Hubbard, of Portland, visited
81 k E. w. Hubbard in this city las
hk.
George A. Emery, of Portland wa
b the city on business the first of tn
Vtek
H. L. Johnson, of Salem, was reg
aered at the Dallas the first OF tn
Ttek.
A. A. Hale, Of Portland, was WISH
hg friends in the city the first OF tn
week.
". B. Keel. of Lafayette, was l
he city on business errand wee
ifsiay,
=
From now until further notice u
lon Meat co. will have bulk lar
home rendered) for sale in al
mount Phone No. 13.
=
Phone 1852, French dry cleanlh
lOnging and pressing. Clothlr
allied for and delivered. McKnig
u Mil street.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

AIRS r. b. Balderee and ehiIdreh'
r,,,s.ps came in yesterday to at
,.rd the funeral Of her father li'e
- tIenrv Aver. held at the Presoy-
tsr-an church this afternoon Ni'
as15eree was expected here on 'i''
noon train today.-CorvalIis lli'.es
Mrs. BaIderee is the wife oil L. =, =,
p.l5erae owner Of the Balderee mn
and logging camp at Black koch- ~ ~.
p.laeree and sons were in this cry
this week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
Farm Names Filed and Other News
Briefly Told.
Real Estate.


VIM Shewey ct uX TO ]. L. Condron,
W. d., SE. of sec IS, tip. 9 s. CIV. IL.
u. S. to j. L. Condron. Patent. SW.
u of sW. " of sec IS, tip. 9s, CIV.
L. Frizzell to A. c. Taylor, W. d., 20
acres 5000.
Emily c. Waring to G. w Latiear
16-10O acre in tip. IS, +, 3w., W. d.,
$4,000.
E. Ferguson to NJ. w. Mix, W. d.,
acre in Pattersons add to indie
pendence 1925.
w. E. Williams to Loren Cooper.
Lot in block I, Airlie, W. d., $50.
Leila Baker to John H. Remington,
SO by 821a it. in lots and s, Mon
mouth, w. d., 81.
Hop Contract.
John Walling to Falk, Wormser &
Co., hop contract $1,000 pounds a
rs cents.
Probate.
Estate of William Wallace Collins
Estate admitted to probate. Mar
Letitia Collins appointed administra
trix. Bond fixed at $1,000. Letters t
issue on filing bond, and approval i
said sum.
Estate of Walter Babbitt. Fins
discharge of Administrative entered
Estate of Jabez Thurston. Wi
admitted 70 probate. VIM. Corby al
pointed executor. Letters to issue o
filing approved bond in sum OF $lo
500.
Marriage License.
Harley A. BLY, to Melissa j. Lenox.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
- rrn.t Wednesday Nlght.

Following the extremely warm
day Tuesday. the weather ehaneeu
wednesday and the temperature zen
,oticeablv. A heavy frost was no
,;..d CARLY Yesterday morning DH'
The Observer has not heard ol any
.rsst damage to growing crops o'
fr,,it although, in some instant 20
Garden truck was nipped-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Master Wynn Grier. OF falis -
- host at a birthday party W s'-
- .fterpoon. the occasion beils
his afth birthday. Miss f-i.4a'.... -
Montgomery chaperoned Miss 60.
-s.,s r,erIinger. Irene Germs e.
r1izsbsth Hayter. Dorothy ana AZ.
11.,,.-zon and Katherine Hilieoraiio1
IN this city. who were invited slss-S -,
. va-v merry time was spent Ds =.
,ba little folks and they re,'l - -
s-,a tu the evening tired, but FeI'
happy
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
Snruces Up Lawn.

Milo Woods has spent considerable
time on the court mouse lawn IN pre-
naring it for the coming SESSION. u
circuit court, and now has the same
looking its best. Recent rams nav
given the grass a good start and re
ouept mowings have added greatly u
The neat and well-kept appearance ol
thn entire block.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
TO NAME FRUIT INSPECTOR
rruit Association 10 Cooperate Win
County Court in Selection.

Fruit Assoc iatjon 10 Cooperate N''
County Court in Selection.
Selection of a fruit inspector LOT
polk county. 10 take the place Oh -.
Y Allen. recently resigned, has been
hs1d in allowance by the county court
,,r,u arter a meeting Of the directors
of the Dallas Fruit Growers. ass'c''-
tfon at which time it is expected th''
the association will decide upon some
man for the position. 1t is the desire
of the association to cooperate in ia
every way possible with the author.-
+t.s IN the enforcement Of the irui'
irsrection laws, they say and theS
will endeavor TO induce some ma" II
take the position who will niorce u''
provisions Of the statute.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Attention Comrades.
Won are hereby requested 20 meet
at the Court house at p. M '..'
m for the purpose Of making ar
-sngements for the Observance Oh
Decoration day. .- -
b. LOvELACE. Sec
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
c.rr,es OnIy Fum Line.

At Orders General store =
ried the only full lire of dishes 20 oe
e,und in Dallas. Including the famous
F4svuand China productions al a
nrires fully as low as those found 10
any city store
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Kersey carries the only compete
rf,. ~ fudres. turkish nugate' cara
-els tan earamels penoche' Jog
csbln creams. hufy-rutties, tal9s anu
ssfted almonds IN town
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
Nezos of City and County
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

w. H. Calm, of ocean View, is IN
the city this week, visiting old friends
$
C. L. Eastley, of Albany was a
business visitor in the city this week.
Specia sale of Butcher Knives at
Orders General Store. Csc values
for 15c.
J. B. Schafer, of Whiteson, was
business visitor in the city the llrst
of the week
John and Fred Barker, of Salem'
were in the city Wednesday attending
business matters
C. B. Critchlowe, of portland lor-
merly of Dallas, was a business visitor
in the city Thursday.
4 Elizabeth Montgomery was VISIT
mr. in Falls City wednesday, at the
home of Mrs, F. Grier.
r
A good selection of goods ana the
best quality at Shepherds JeWelFy
store, 4251a Main Street
charles H. Gowan, of GrangeVlile'
idaho is in the city this week look
inc for suitable orchard land.
s.
Ennis Frink, part owner OF Frlhk
confectionery in Falls City, was III
tba citv on business Thursday.
8
T A. Hannum, prosperous ranch-
or of the I.uckiamute vicinity, was IN
DALLAS Yesterday transacting business
Lynn Nesmith, of Eugene, was
Dallas visitor Wednesday. Mr.. Nes'
mith is the Democratic nominee loi
2 representative.
c NJ Miles and ]. K. Choate' Jr'
, of salem. were registered at the uai'
: Thursday. Both are prominent Gap
ital city business men.
8
o d Daniel was a busines Visto
4 ~ Portland wednesday. bringih'
' hack with him a 6-passenger REQ 10
17red Elliott Wednesday night
=
-Repairing of watches and jewel
;, - at the shepherd Jewelry stor
= nleases many people; try us; we ca
please you.
: Mr. and Mrs. 5. p. KimoaI'
c,rlton. were Dallas visitors the mrs
y - +bo week. Mr.. Kimball is the oWr
h ~ Of a very fine fruit ranch nc'
Carlton
r Douglas. manager of the ne
,.,siress department of II. NJ. Bylis,
on.nv lu., portland. visited J.
49,. If the oregon Power Compan
wednesday.
re Mis- opaI McDevitt was a passeI
m an the independence mou
ws5rssdav. on her way to lndepe"
n. IN visit her sisters. Mrs L.
in -. and Miss Emroy McDe'''''
ry 80,
-,~ O. Lowe and Mrs. Lowe '0.V'
" - r,. Mrs. loves sister ana d
H. sushsnd Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ID u, y,
cd - 3 Joseph. No. are I'D ''e =
mis- week visiting They are 's7
tered at the Gail
fer +
be r--,.75s Of Mrs Mike Cryaeril. y
ar- s,-,srrv lived in Falls CITY v
- ''. -.,e,ed TO hear Of her suan
'.N '.s her home 10 salem. W.
ID -. - Nav 8. she leaves "
Of - and two small children
-as =
r,bv girl. Dorothy Evanss'
c1--ore. has taken up heI
in sr1e Of prof and Mrs l.
,,s - -% Of DALLAS COLLEGE =
Il. -. Fl. at the home Of her par
ssrsn. where the baby an an ~. =
cen .l ~ Nav s. Prof Gilmore -. y,
--rs- 10 salem this f
---~ on the early car
osuas wood Tards -.
-, 80 wood: 1s inch arc
-.-,~--sd Co any part =
q o 80 On telephone can
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

-Dauas wood yards .. "a Nlg ,-5oat
- s.5 wood. 1s inch arc 80
-. delivered TO any part ~
-.-,sp,ly on telephone eai
hee WI BAEHEE- Dsai
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Tespass notices, weather 49, 49,
g. s.Is At the Observer JOB Othee-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10
"MoUNTAIN DAY" AT COLLEGE
Students and Faculty Spend Day III
Woods-An Annual Custom.

Students and Faculty Spend Day III
Woods-An Annual Custom.
Yesterday was mountain day at
Dallas college, and bright and early
in the morning the entire student
body. accompanied by the faculty, LETT
bv team for the woods on Teal creek
back of Falls City, for their annual
outing. 1t had been intended to hold
the celebration next week, or later,
but the early departure of President
Winter for the East, caused them 10
hasten the date in order to nave mn
with them on the trip.
Joseph w. Crowther is the owner
of a fine, three passenger Lane
steamer, which he recently poush'
from a McMinnville firm.
$
If will be interesting to the many
friends of Carl Fenton in this city to
hear that he has recently been electeo
to a position on the board of athiet-
les at the University of oregon.
7 s.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. c.. Reynolds' O
Everett. Washington We're IN tle cltS
Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs. ReyholoS
are looking for location IN oregon
They are registered at The Dallas
3
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Fuller VII
motor TO Albany this evening, ah'
from, there on to Harrisburg, Whef'
thev will visit their daughter, MIS-
/ Allie who is employed as teacher II
the public schools of that city. Inc.
expect to bring Miss Allie home VIII
them Saturday, for the Weekend
$
Mrs. S. b. Taylor, of 9Ol Jenerso
street entertained Thursday after
moan for Mrs. Helen Pascoe the
Wright) of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mrs Pascos will be remembered
the teacher of a kindergarten her
, about a year ago. She was Marie
At the home of Mrs. George Germ
r ger lust before leaving Tor the f'''
last fall.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

baby girl Dorolns -s,ss N
gilmore. has taken up ls, - p
..- home Of prof and Mrs = ~
G.-l-.. CHM 81. ~ the home Of her parents
,'''..',- g-,-, vrers the baby came e'-
-ss4-v. Nav s. Prof e-'l'''' ,r--t5sv,
-rs- 10 salem this 'f'''1'
L--,-7r on the early car
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Mr., and Mrs. c.. c.. Reynolds o.
Everett. Washington. We're in the city
Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs. Keyiioius
are looking for location in Oregon
They are registered at The Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

r--,.75s of Mrs. Mike CryoeIii.l'-, '-,
e,-msrrv lived in Falls CITY |l.l VIZ
.e her home In salem. We'd
as..s| Nav g. She leaves nus
"a -v-, small children
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

Joseph w. Crowther is the owner
of fine, three passenger Lane
steamer, which he recently bought
from a McMnnville firm,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

If will be interesting to the many
friends of Carl Fenton in this city 10
hear that he has recently been elected
to position on the board of athiet-
les at the University of oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-10

+ Douglas, manager OF the ne"
,...t,,ass -. department of II. NJ. Bylisoy
.-,nsnv Portland visited }. u
White Of the oregon Power : o''' i'''''
wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

me n letter ! opened II. II was letter
of Introduction recommending the bearer 10
my care. began reading II aloud. 1t went
something like this:
This man is a conscientious. hardwork-
ing, straightforward man, with no bad
habits
THE gambler by my side quietly took
the letter out OF my hand and threw it
away. That's recommendation for a
mule he said. mot a man
Now that everything had been consumed
except the finger bowls. last and very
likely question was put 10 Mr.. Miner,
Why and how does he collaborate?
81 Ike to write plays with some one else
because have such "A bad memory. | for
get what nave written. | write very rap
Idly, you know, and by the time get 10 the
third act ] have forgotten what's In the
first When | write with Mr. Armstrong.
he's splendid suggest sentence and
start putting II down.
wait" he cries We covered that
point in the first act
81 can write fine first and last acts with 70
out assistance, but the second act L. my
wrecking ground. | need all the beacons.
harbor lights and sirens there are, as we'll
az the submarine wireless to keep me atioat
through that second act"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

the crowd fighting their way through those
doors to see them feeding IL now!
There was a busy interlude here OF few
minutes. during which occurred a jolly
little row with the waiter, an orchestral
rendering of THE Ride of the Nalkyries'
and the entrance from the kitchen or TWO
shirred eggs and some tea. AS between
the-acts pause in Mr.. Miners own whlri-
ing. galloping style--beg pardon galloping
llne--of talk, this was almost too great a
variety OF incident
Il believe people like thrllers.' went on
MI Miner as soon the eggs and the
waiter were adjusted. CThe Nalkyries were
still riding, but let them rideD People
like thrilers, but they want the truth In
With the thrills They want the broad
universal truth.
80 I write about crooks because crooks
are always doing something and because |
know about them / have lived on the
frontiers and along the borders Of civiliza-
ton for a long time. In such places you
meet crooks. They go there because there's
less law and order about To keep track or
them. You find gamblers, thieves and ad-
yenturers OF all kinds 7 lived for eight
Years IN Alaska IN the IIllIllS CAMPO
People who sit home and imagine about
things think that crooks and adventurer"
are melodrama desperadoes, with red faces
shaggy hair and a swashbuckling manner.
They don't at all know that the commonest
type OF desperate crook Is modest niue
fellow, usually quite young, rather gentle
hammered and unimpressive.
Audiences like to see sucn characters a.
this I'm action. II they are well drawn peo-
plo will believe IN them. even If they are
not used 10 the types. Nothing Is 80 con-
vincing as the truth. II a thing Is true YOU
feel il all through you, no matter what you
thought before.
81 can tell you scrap Of an incident
that will give YOU a glimmer Of light on the
kind OF adventurous frontiersman we are
sne aking 81 / was in an Alaska camp one
night when they We're making laws tor inc
carp DO YOU know who was making the
laws? The leading blacklegs in the oamT
| lined up IN one side and the dance hall
girls on the other Between them they were
| framing the laws. Well, | was standing
| al one side talking TO quiet little gambler
PRETTY soon stranger came up and handed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

ago that was perfect drivel. out in the
lobby aftcrWard there was a group OF actors
and writers-thc long haired fraternity
taking about how hard II was TO build up
even Il poor play. There was so much CON
s.ructiOn and balance and form and style,
they said. that was necessary. | told them
that, in my opinion. any one on earth could
write as good II play as the one we had just
seen. The motorman on passing car could
do it, They laughed al me quite scornfully
ana said It had a good deal Of style.
maybe 1t has style. hut II doesn't say
anything told them, 'and what's the good
Of writing In good form II you have nothing
to say?
II accepted a challenge they made me
then, and wrote my first play II was The
only Law II was produced at the Hackett
Theatre. and rdn "A few weeks Then the
manager who had only $50 to his name.
transferred II to the roof Of the American
Theatre for a summer run. II failed there.
That was no place for drama--miSed up
IN vaudeville programme. ] shall revive
trat play some day. 1t is the best have
done yet II IL simple and strong and di-
Iect. and II goes down to the pith Of things
"a they are.
And that is what people want. When
you lure them into theatre and chain
them there they waIs you to tell them
something-even II it's lies.
Sometimes ! think they like lies the
best Barnum may have been the first
cyuic To discover that people would pay
10 cents to see the exit. but others are
doing II now. When | was out tn St Louis
at the Worlds Fair, | went into "A show
OH the Midway where there were lots OF
things To see. People liked To pay 10 cents
to 40 in there and stay all day-you know
that kind. Well, there was "A fresco on one
of the walls over a mysterious looking
door The fresco was a picture Of the
strangest loking beast you ever saw-a
combination OF a dragon, centipede, shoot
ing star and a door mat. 1t was labelled
The Man Eating Biwolopus.' Through the
door came harsh sounds like stick being
dragged across Stats. A barker stood be-
side the door calling In an uncanny voice
They're feeding II now" OF course, when
you shivered your way through two sue
cessive doors you found yourself I'm the
bright, busy street outside. and the laugh
was on you. But you should have seen