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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-21
AN OLD CITY
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IOR four centuries Bruges has been
asleep. Then came the Great War,
and the city awoke. Now that the
war is over probably the Flemish city
will sleep again.
Bruges was the mother of arts in Flan-
ders, contesting with Client for first place.
The supremacy of these two towns dates
back to the days of the Hanseatic League,
when they were the chief stations in the
confederation of cities formed for the pro-
lection of northern trading centres. At
this time the Rhine constituted the great
central waterway of Europe. The Flemish
towns were its ports and its manufacturing
centres for Flanders and the Duchy of
Brabant, half independent under their own
rulers or counts, coupled middle position,
geographically and politically, between
France and the empire.
In Bruges-as in the rest of Belgium
there are no regal palaces like Versailles,
or castles such as Fontainebleau. Instead
are quaint gabled roofs, belfries, Gothic
churches and cathedFals, town halls, and
guild halls. Many of the landmarks need
an interpreter, but not the belfries The
chimes of Belgium are famous and most
tourists count the hearing of them among
their choicest memories. In Bruges is an
especially fine old belfry whose bells, are
charming. The largest of the forty-nine
bells of the belfry was christened Mary,
and was cast for the Church of Notre
Dame in 1880, but is was not placed in
the belfry until 1902, at which time it
rang in celebration of the signing of a
treaty between Britain and France.
In the same town is another reminder
of the past the Chapel of the Holy Blood,
built by Theodoric a distinguished Crusa-
der, who on his return from the Holy
Land brought with him, so the legend
says some drops of the Holy Blood of the
Saviour, which had been preserved by
Joseph of Arimathea. Whether the legend
is true or not, the Church of Saint Sang,
with its dainty little oratory, bears testi
ntony to the belief of the people of that time.
In the Thirteenth and Fourteenth CEN
turies Bruges and Client were important
cities, Client carrying on a considerable
trade in textiles. In the Fourteenth these
two cities and the territory of Flanders
and Brabant Came under the rule of the
Dukes of Burgundy, who occupied debat-
able land between France and Germany.
The Dukes of Burgundy established
brilliant court at Bruges, although the
capital of Flanders was Client. And it
was under their rule that a group OF
famous artists adorned the towns with
most of the buildings which beautify them.
The dukes left a reminder of their rule IN
the town hall (Hotel de Ville) one of the
most beautiful gems of Gothic architecture,
around which conferred the life and love
of the people. The Hotel de Vile is one
of the finest pieces of civic architecture in
Belgium, and is famous for its facade,
which in the main is of original design. :,
Three painters who helped to beautify
Belgium are associated with the Burgm-
dian dynasty in Befgiunr-Hans Meming
and the Van Eycks, Jan and Hubert. The
works of the first of these has in it char
acteristics that are typical of early Belgian
art, the love of detail.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-21


while L pondered, weak and weary"
-Ertract, Poe's "The RaUen'
q ITTING in the spacious lobby of
the Harvey House, sunk deeply and
- luxuriously in one of the richly up
holstered and sopori6c chairs that lend ad-
ditional charm to this honey hostelry, the
foregoing lines recurred to my fatigued
brain. l had spent quiet hour in the
public library the preceding afternoon af-
ter strenuous day, reading volume of
the morbid Poe; and now,-midnigh
watching with dull eyes and throbbing
brow the drizzley rain falling outside;
the ftful puffs of wind that disturbed the
serenity of this tranquil spot whenever the
door opened to admit some belated guest;
I was in sympathetic and receptive mood
to appreciate the peculiar genius of the
much maligned Poe; and was lost in a
reverie of speculation as to the veracity of
Poe's several biographers. Was it possible,
l thought, that he was the victim of pro-
fessional jealousy? or, was he morally ir-
responsible as so many thought? Surely,
it is hard to credit such weird tales one
reads of man so gifted and talented as
Poe. Funny thing, human nature, yet
"You know dearie, it amt /perfessnal
fer him to act like that Why the very
idear Here we are stranded without
dime and him refusing to pay us. I'll
write him up in the Billboard; the beast!
OH these hy-by-night managers l could
iust-oh! | don't know what" the pretty
creature broke off Historically and dabbed
at her eyes gingerly with dainty bit of lace
Startled out of my reverie by the indig-
nant protestations of this pleasing feminine
voice, l turned slightly in my chair to
see better and beheld a comely young cou-
pie seated in chairs to my right, whose
dress and general appearance literally
shouted that they belonged to that itinerant
gentry known as "show folks" Casting
off the depressing train of thought, in
stinctively, 1 became at once interested
and scented possible story. Aware of
my unlighted cigar, that had gone out
while lost in thought, the way became
suddenly clear for me to strike up an
acquaintance. With the easy camaraderie
that is a pleasing characteristic of our
hotel, l,-and the proverbial, reportorial
"crust,"-I resolved to make the acquain-
tance Of the pair
"Now, listen, Sugar, can them tears"
the male voice was admonishing," I'll get
our jack in the morning, or I'll knock
that baby for row of Santa Fe section
shanties," he vehemently declared, then
added: "You know honey" in solicitious
tone" ever since that Texas squire tied the
knot we've done lot of travelling to-
gether; and I amt never failed you yet.
We haven't missed any meals, though we
have postponed few. Now cheer up.
There's always a way out" With which
the philosophic husband settled back in
his chair, drew out cigarette case,
selected smoke, felt for matches, then:
"Say, mister have you gotta Lucifer3"
Luck? Well rather. He fairly took the
words out of my mouth, as it was my in
tention to use this pretext to become ac-
quainted. Quickly producing the matches
l proffered them with the remark:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-21


willing to carry out. But this slave driver
Weinberg tried to work us for three per-
formances last night besides the matinee
yesterday afternoon, saying our opening
night was "blcomer.' When we refused
he closed us and held up our check. We
wired the booking Office of course, but
gee!" she abruptly exclaimed, 1--WE got to
eat and what about this hotel bill? 1t
just makes my blood boil to think of what
these nickel-nursers get away with"
Anticipating some tears hastily assured
her of my ability to do something though
l was somewhat uncertain, must confess.
Gutenberg is personal acquaintance of
mine" said I, "and l will see him the first
thing in the morning. l am sure the mat
ter can be adjusted amicably so wouldn't
worry if were you," I finished, in lame
effort to comfort.
Looking up caught sight of Legare re-
turning and was Immediately struck by
his refreshed appearance Coming upon
us he seated himself, drew out timepiece,
mumbled something aside to his wife, then
remarked:
Getting pretty Late or, early l mean.
We better hit the hay"
With yawning gesture of approval
Mrs. Legare arose; simultaneously, Legare
and l done likewise Exchanging mutual
goodnights with some hopeful remarks
about the Weinberg matter and arrang-
ing tryst for the morrow the Legares.
self.
Musing dreamily on the acquaintance
l had just made trying to muster up
sufficient initiative to start for "home"
through the murky and moist night as l
did not live at the Harvey House, but
often took advantage of its many public
conveniences,-speculating on the various
sorts and classes of people housed for a
time under the Harvey's hospitable roof
and trying to imagine in my small way
the affairs of its many patrons the enor-
nifty of its possibilities struck me in an
overwhelming rush of thought. Comedy,
Pathos, Drama,-Tragedy? All of these
I thought. Life!-teeming life! :. Peer
ing intently the while through the misted
plate window with its fantastic designs
and patterns of miniature pearls that the
incessant drizzle had cast suddenly be-
came aware of haggard face pressed
close against the dripping glass; Furtive
ing glance, rested moment in my direc-
ton, then the shabby figure of man re-
vealed itself as he drew back, then, sham
bled on, drunkenly. -.
"Number Ten in yet Tom?" queried a
loud basso. Looking over at the desk be-
held the bulky form of Connors, the house
detective, whose square figure, leaning
against the desk; and the cleaning polish
of his roundtoed shoes that winked and
shone, gave ample evidence of his calling.
"Wish it was" replied Tom the night
clerk in somnolent voice." then could
catch a few winks. She's late this morn
ing"
"As usual" growled Connors and made
his way with heavy step to the elevator
and was whisked aloft
The bell-boy, young-old individual
whose age was hard to determine; who
had been doing apparently on the huge
lobby lounge, now came to page 2, Col 81
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-21

miserable night isn't it?"
"You said it, pardner," he replied ac-
cepting the matches. Lighting his cigarette
he then asked:
"What's your line, cigars?"
"No," said I, "Im a publicity man.
press-agent."
"Is that so?" What outfit? Legare is
my name. Team of Legare and Legare;
singing, talking and dancing. Meet the
old lady,-Honey, meet Mr.-er-"
kirkpatrick" l supplied
G Fitzpatrick. He's a perfess'nal
honey" went on Mr.. Legare, "a press
agent. Con you imagine that for luck.
Let's tell him about that stunt Weinberg,
the manager, pulled on us, and maybe he
can help us get our jack. Being press
agent you otta write him up" he finished.
"Rully, a perfess'nal' said Mrs. Legare,
with arched brows and dignity almost
comical. "The pleasure is all ours. was
just saying to Harry,if we could just meet
some. of the perfession we would make it
hot for Weinberg. What company do you
representa-"
"For the present l am connected with
'ocal newspaper" said "however, l have
spent several years in the show business,
the outdoor branch, yet have a wide ac-
quaintance among the agents and mana
gers of your branch of the business. If
there is anything I can do to adjust mat
tiers for you will gladly do so."
"Well now, that's what l call a real
trouper," said, Legare.
Noticing for the first time a certain un-
easiness about the pair-a sort of stealthy
nervousness evidenced by the slight twitch-
ing and repressed dlation of Mr.. Legare's
nostrils and the spasmodic movements of
his hands that he strove to conceal; and
the unnatural brilliance of Mrs. Legare's
pretty eyes that furtively sought her hus-
bands from time to time-I wondered as
to its cause. Somehow | could not attach
this vague apprehension with the timeworn
differences that are forever manifested be-
tween "small time" managers and medic
ere Thespians. Was l letting my fancy
play morbid tricks? Perhaps my recent
delving in Poe was responsible, or, was l
on the verge of hearing startling dis
closure? Hardly. These with other con-
lectures flashed vividly across my brain,
the while we were getting acquainted,
when suddenly it struck me that Weinberg,
the manager, of the Bijou, a vaudeville
house-for whom these people had evident
ly worked, would be able to throw some
light on the matter :. A sleepy-eyed
bell-boy was making his way towards us.
Wondering, 1 looked up. Catching sight
of the boy, Legare, exclaimed:
ooh, yes! Pardon me for a moment.
Honey, tell Mr.. Fitzpatrick about Vein
berg. Be back Directly" fumbling in his
pockets he withdrew card, passed it to
the boy who gave him small paper pack
age, and both strobe across the lobby to
the elevator and were taken upstairs -.
III at ease, yet with consummate skill
Mrs. Legare contained herself, and with
the peculiar adaptability of her sex pro-
ceeded to enlighten me; though ingram
matical she used very convincing argot.
"Y' know, Mr.. Fitzpatrick" she started
in mild Indignation" it's rully shame
what these hick town managers pull on us
perfess'nals. Our contract with the book
ing agent called for split week here
three performances a day-one matinee
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-21
FACTS AND FANCIES
By Mr.. o. N.

"Once upon a midnight dreary,
while pondered, weak and weary
-Ertract, Poe's "The Raven"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-09
NORTH BENNINGTON


Rev. w. R. Hamlin is spending a
few days in Maine.
l.. D. Cone and son Of Remington
visited in town Sunday.
Mrs, Il. b. Jennings has arrived at
her summer home, "Fairyiew.'
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whitman spent
the week end in Brainard, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Payne have re.
turned from trip to Dunstable,
Mass.
II. r. Cushman was taken serious
" III Saturday night with acute md
gestlon. p. W
Ioser.l Mofiitt CT Peru, has been
the guest of his brother, Pau NoIlltt
Of Greenwich street.
John II. Fitzgerald CT Albany spent
Sunday with Dis aunts, the Misses
Hanrahan Of Bank street.
Mr.. and Mrs p H. Dalton Of Ben.
nington visited their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. Nash, Sunday.
Miss Lillian Buchanan CT BenninS-
ton spent the week end with her
Sister. Mrs. II S. Walbridge,
Thomas Horton Of Manchester and
Miss Agnes Horton of Bennington
were Sunday guests OF their sister
Mrs. ] e. M0sher.
George w. Green OF the White
Creek road Is again able to be al
work. He has been quite Ill from the
effect OF several boils.
Christopher Fruitrich, who has
Eeen confined to his home by illness
for several weeks, has recovered SUI
fciently to be able to ride about
Miss Lillian Brundage has return
cd from visiting relatives in Pittsheld
She was accompanied by Miss NIL
bred Brundage, v,'o returned sunday
to her home in Pittsheld
There will be meeting Of al the
groups OF the Congregational c1urch
in The church parlors, Thursday al
ternoCn from 5 to 5, to discuss plans
for the fair. A full attendance is de
sired.
The following members OF Che In
termediate department Of the graded
school, had a, perfect record in at
tendance for ne month ending May
3. Lois Harrington Mary Mccarthy
Ray Beagle, Remington Woodruff
Catherine Ciocca, Dorothy Co!yin
Amelia Green, Lillian White, LelanC
Durham, Murray Mcclure, Gwendo
lyn Keene and Seth Teffa. Mrs
Nora Stanley, teacher.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-09
Rims In Wood.

While all the trees of the temper.
ate region and many Of those from
the tropics have growth rings, in not
all cases are the contrasts in density
and color great enough TO show prom.
inently In the finished material, says
the American Forestry Magazine.
Common examples are Eastwood, as.
pom, paper birch, tulip wood, holly,
tupelo, Buckeye, yellow cedars. and
eertnln Of the pines, frs and spruces.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-09

Even de dictionary can't tell YOU
everything" said Uncle Eben. Con
tertment is a word Of three syllables
but oar ain nobody ever saw dat
knows exackly whut It means"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-09

Jud Tunklns says he believes the
world IS getting better and any I'm.
preston to the contrary is due to the
fact that Satan is doing more adver-
Using than he used 10,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-09
WILLIAM II. REYNOLDS
MASON JODniNG

Cement Walks Layed. Lawn Grading.
Ditching and Cellar Digging.
Work Done By nay or Contract.
2is NORTH sT PHONE soO-w.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-01-26

An Indian lyric drama "Se-a-wan-a"
by the pianist-composer William Les
ter, will be presented by the music de-
partment of the Woman's club Thurs
day evening at s o'clock in the high
school auditorium under the direction
of Agnes Hansel Harter The pre-
sentation of the operetta here is
unique as it marks the second time
that it has ever been presented. The
first performance was given a short
time ago in Chicago, with 100 voices,
under the direction of the composer.
Mr.. Lester is one of the most inter
esting of American composers, a ma
tive middlewesterner. and at present
resident of Chicago. He is a per
sonal friend of Mrs. Harter. having
been for some time organist in an
Evanston church where she sang.
Based on an Indian legend the op
eretta abounds in melodies of Indian
music Five soloists, a chorus OF
singers and dancers are to participate
IN the performance. Miss Gertrude
Kirkpatrick will be the accompanist
kolp Students to Dance.
Pupils of Miss Elizabeth Kolp will
take the dancing parts which have
been arranged under her SUPERVISION
Preceding the presentation of the drama
a group of Indian sketches will bc
played by Miss Mildred Nusbaum. pi
| anist, following which the story of the
! operetta will be told by Miss Rutt
| Peltz, costumed as an Indian.
! The tale, which occurs in a forest
glade near a Mohawk village before
! the coming of the whites, tells Of al
| Indian chiefs love for Se-a-wan-a, the
( Cherry maid, his wooing of her, the
! treachery of another Indian girl who
is jealous of Se-a-wan-a, the discover!
of her treachery, and the subsequent
happy ending.
The soloists will be Mrs. Edward
zimmerman, Ms. William H Rooney
Mrs. Lloyd E. Harter. Mrs. Fred Bar
! tel, and Mrs. F. w. Kruger.
The operetta will be open to IL
members of the Woman's club anc
their friends. No admission will bt
asked of anyone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-01-26
DEFLATE DIRIGIbLE;
USE HELIUM AGAIN
IBv Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The pur-
pose of Initiating the Naval dirigible
CT, now stationed at Langley Field,
Va, with helium, it was said at the
Office of Naval aeronautics today was
to test a ship buoyed by this nOn-in-
fiammable gas and then ascertain
whether the helium could be purified
and used again.
The first tests, which included a
fight TO this city, il was added. had
proved entirely satisfactory and the
CT was now being Debated and the
helium compressed for the second part
of the experiment. If it is found that
helium can be used several times, the
objection of its high cost for use in
lighter-than-air ships will be elimi
mated, officials asserted
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-01-26
Short News Of City

Miss Flanagan Visiting-Miss Maude
Flanagan of the Richmond Chamber OF
Commerce left Thursday to attend a
meeting of the Indiana State CONNER
cial Secretaries association at the In
dianapolis Chamber of Commerce
rooms during Thursday and Friday.
This will be the annual meeting of the
association and the election of officers
will be held.
To Discuss Campfire boys work
committees of the Rotary and Kiwanis
clubs will hold a joint meeting at the
Y. NJ. c. A., Friday noon at which
time the boys summer camp will be
discussed 4 camp site is expected
to be selected at this meeting.
Recover From Ilness-Miss Eva
Hiatt and her mother, Mrs. Catherine
Hiatt of South Ninth street, who have
been seriously i'll, are both slowly
improving.
Small Fire Loss-Little damage re-
suited from a small blaze in garage
back of the residence of Harry War
fel, Ala Richmond avenue. late Wed
nesday. The city fire department
made a run to the scene and put out
the flames.
Country Club Reservations-Res
vations for the dinner-dance which is
being given at the Country club Fri
day evening may be made up until
o'clock Friday morning, it is an
nounced. The Treaty City Six, OF
Greenyille, Ohio, will play for the
dance.
To Initiate Class-Plans for the in
itiation of Il large class of candidates
were discussed at the meeting of the
Eagles lodge Wednesday night in the
lodge rooms on South Seventh street
Social Program social program
will be given following the meeting
of the Woman's Benefit association oil
Maccabees, Friday night in the |. o
o. F hall Community games will be
lead by Mrs Hamilton and all mem
! bers of the Recreation Leaders club
are invited by the association to attend
this meeting.
Granted Divorce-Mary Snyder was
granted a divorce from Joseph c. Sny
der on grounds of failure to provide
| in circuit court late Thursday.
! Roof Fire Extinguished-Fi de
partment No. was called out for (
few minutes at o'clock Thursda!
afternoon to stop a roof blaze at 203'
/ East Main street. Little damage wa:
done. The fire burned a few shingle!
/ before it was put out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-01-26
5O-TON COAL Order
AWARDED BY BOARD;
$3.50 TO BE PAID

Contract for coal for the city build
ing, to last the remainder of the win
ter was let by the board OF WORKS
Thursday morning to Mather Brothers
Coal company, at a price of $3.50 per
ton delivered. Fifty tons are TO De
delivered under the contract
Bids were submitted by the fol-
lowing dealers: j. II. Menke, klehfoth
and Newcomer. Tiger Coal and Sup
ply company, Richmond Coal company,
Farmers National Grain association.
The hearing of the Southwest First
street opening continued from a past
meeting was deferred by the board
pending a formal inspection of the
street and a conference with the
property owners. The hearing had
been set for Thursday morning, but
owing 10 the fact that property owners
had not been able to get together
and meet with the board. it was found
necessary to postpone it again. The
matter will come up for final DISPOSE
ton Monday
Approve Resolution.
A declaratory resolution to moor
porate an alley between North Third
and North Fourth streets, and south
of North ID street, into property al
ready purchased by the city for park
purposes, was approved by the board
The alley according to the statement
of the city engineer, is serving no use
ful purpose at present.
The park superintendent, Henry
Fulle, was instructed by the board to
obtain information regarding the cost
of keeping fencing and sheltering a
buffalo in Glen Miller park. He viii
report Monday.
The letter from District Forester T
w Reed, informing the city that 6
buffalo had been allotted it for the use
OF the park, was presented to the
board by Edward Hollarn, former su
perintendent of parks. Three hund
red and 10 cities have requests in FOL
the Is buffalo now ready for distribu
ton, the letter stated.
Discuss Buffalo Herd
Discussion of the proposition of es
tablishing buffalo herd here brough
out the statement from Henry Fulle
park superintendent, that park fund:
were limited and that the cost o
keeping buffalo would be money fol
which no return could be expected.
Walker Land, president of the board
of works, said: 1.-THE wish of thu
board in this matter is simply to fol
low out the desire of the people.
the people want buffalo in Glen Mil
Ter park, they should be informed a.
to the cost of such an addition, 81
they may determine whether or no
they want to pay that cost.
Newcastle and Fort Wayne ar,
anxiously awaiting chance to get tn
buffalo offered Richmond by the gov
eminent. former Superintendent Hol
larn said
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-01-26
seth Birthday Celebrated
By BENJAMIN Johnson

Benjamin Johnson, one of the city's
oldest residents who lives at POI
North Eleventh street, celebrated his
eighty-ninth birthday Thursday. Mr..
Johnson has lived in Richmond for
almost 20 years.
In 1858 Mr.. Johnson and B. P. Perry
established lumber yard and saw
mill at North Twelfth and E streets.
Later Mr. Johnson bought his part
ners interest and became interested
in furnishing lumber and ties for the
railroads. In 1874 he\ quit the retail
business and devoted all his time to
filling railroad contracts for cross ties.
Mr.. Johnson continues TO visit his
office in the Second National bank
building each daY.