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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Columbia School of Dramatic Art.

Robert Hickman, a weII-known stage
manager, for many years with Charles
Frohrnan of the Empire Theater, New
York, has arrived in Washington for the
purpose of establishing in this city a per-
manent school of dramatic art, which,
while primarily recruiting school for the
professional stage will have for its con-
sideration the study of all branches of
dramatic art and literature Play-writing
and dramatic criticism will be given some
attention, and elocution and expression
made prominent features of the school, but
through natural methods. rather than
through those obtaining with many of our
professional elocutionists. IncfdentalIy
the study of personal culture will be con-
sidered, and correct pronunciation, to-
gether with the cultivation of a refined and
pleasing manner of speech. accorded a
prominence worthy of 50 desirable an ac-
QUESTION. An endeavor will be made to
AFFORD opportunities both to those wishing
to enter professional career upon the
stage and to those who have the time and
means, whether for pastime or improves
ment. to devote to personal ACCOMPLISH
ments and valuable study. A weIl-appoint-
ed studio has been engaged for private in
struction at Glib 18th street northwest and
classes In stage training will be conducted
on the stage of the Columbia Theater
Public matinee performances will be given
during the season. in which students will
appear In plays they have been studying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Saengerbund Concert.

The Washington Saengerbund announces
the first grand concert of the season of
1903-04 for Sunday, January 10, at clock,
at the New National Theater. On this oc-
casion they will be assisted by Mrs. Caro-
line Mir Hardy, soprano; Mr.. John Ham
bird Duffey, the well-known baritone of
New York. and an orchestra of forty
Among the numbers to be rendered will be
Mox Bruchs Fair Ellen by the entire
bund. with soprano, baritone and orches-
ira; also waltz of Wagner not given here
before. and three numbers without accom-
pantment. There also will be given the
Don Juan" overture and three short selec-
lions by the orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Mice and Men.

Charles Frohman made the original pro-
hluction of Madeleine Lucette Ryley's play,
Mice and Men, in this country at the
New National Theater, in this city, early
last season. Miss Russel's success was
immediate and Mr.. Frohman Immediately
Cancelled her road tour and presented her
IN this play at the Garrick Theater New
York. where she played for a number of
months to very large receipts. Washington
theatergoers will be pleased to hear that
another opportunity will be given them to
see Miss Russell in Mice and Men" She
will give six nights and Saturday ma tinee
performance at the New National Theater,
beginning Monday, January II. There has
been but one change in the cast, Oswald
York having succeeded to the position of
Annie RusselPs leading man. John Mason,
dear old Mrs Gilbert and John Glendinning
will again be seen in the parts in which
they were so effective last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
The Best Style Is the Clearest.
rom the London Spectator

From the London Spectator.
Obscurity of manner has diverse origins.
1t may appear in the writer who is over
nice no less than In the writer who Is
careless In spite of Browning and a few
others we shall be safe If we stand by the
aphorism of the French critic and believe
that clarity of language and clarity Of
thought are never ASSOCIATED. After all,
there is no need for anxiety If we cannot
endure the rack of tntrospection to which
the cloverness Of very modern writer's
would condemn us. Great genius has near
~ always united profound ideas with very
simple speech Even In that most difficult
art, the analysis of human character, the
highest achievements stand out in frame
of pellucid utterance Nobody, therefore,
has call to be ashamed II he confesses that
I'm the main Mr.. Meredith and Mr.. Henry
James are beyond him. In Shakespeare,
Balzac and George Eliot he win fnd conso-
1ation when all his modernly artistic
friends have done their worst In the way
of reproach-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Performing Lions.

At Chase's week after next the bill will
include La Belle Seica's five performing
Hons, the comedian Charles Dickson; Dan
Sherman and Mabel De Forrest in The
Battle of San Dago;" Ford and Wilson,
black-face grotesques; Prelle's talking dogs
Ada Arnoldson, the Swedish nightingale:
Gertrude Hoffman and Eta Pierce, the
premier dancers, and vitagraph views of
the Story of William Tell" The advance
sale opens Monday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Mime. Sembrich in Song Recital.

Nine. Sembrich, the renowned prima
donna soprano of the Metropolitan Opera
Company. will make her appearance In this
city at the National Theater Thursday
afternoon, January IA, at AIS. Mime. Sem
brich is regarded by musicians as being
at her best in song recital. and she Is con-
sidered the most aH-round musician on the
lyric stage. for she Is not only a singer
but has played successfully in public on
plano and violin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Miss Maud Powell and Mr.. Marcel
Gourmet

Miss Powell returns to her native city
after an absence in Europe, where she went
sOloist of Sousa's band. Her wonderful
technique, thrilling power of expression, ac-
curate stopping and high musical intelH-
gence have combined to place her in the
foremost rank of violinists of the day
Mr. Marcel Gourmet, the basso. now sing
ing in opera in New York will make his
temperance al this concert Mr. Gourmet
will be remembered as Jupiter in Philemon
ct Baucis' last winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Ernlinie.

Francis Wilson the best-known and the
most popular of all the comedians. comes
no the Columbia week after next with his
star company. including Marguerite sylvia,
Jessie Bartlett Davis, Madge Leasing, Jen-
ME Weathersby, William Broderick, Signor
Peruefni William c. Weeden and company
of 100 in an elaborate revival Of the tune
full comic opera classic "Erminie.' This en-
Ragemens in this city promises to be one
of the most important events OF the season.
..E,rrninie" was first presented at the Casino
In New York city in the fan of 1885 ana
from the very first the opera was DECIDED
success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

tempted abduction OF young heiress by
unprincipled plotters, who try in every way
TO gain possession of her wealth, even
adopting the expedient Of plying the old
millionaire with that deadly cordial. abb
sinthe,--in order TO make him change MS
will. In keeping with melodramatic uadi-
lions, however. the conspirators are foiied,
and after series of exciting incidents the
young woman and her sweetheart are
united and all ends happily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
ACROSS the Pacific

For the week commencing January IL the
Academy offers the peoples favorite
Across the Pacific" with Harry Clay
BlGrney as Willie Live, and Rough Rider
band of thirty pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

LaMontt-"I hear that old Hollywood dis
charged his butcher"
LaMoyne-''Yes; with a railroad on one
side and an automobile pike on the other,
he had all the stock slaughtered that he
could handle. News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Wealth and Poverty

Wealth and Poverty is the simple yet
striking title of the play announced for pre-
sentatiOn at the Empire Theater week of
January IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Modern Magic.

kellar will give a week OF mystery at the
Lafayette. CONNER cling January IL. Kellar
stands pre-emiEent among American con-
Jurors and is always awaited with interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Cousin Kate recently reached its two
hundredth performance in London, and Is
still running to big houses
Miss Grace Kimball and W. Stanley Haw-
kins, members of The Red Feather COM
pany, were quietly married in New York
city last Sunday at the Little Church
Around the Corner.
Forbes Robertson has cabled TO London
for the scenic outfit of Hamlet and will
be seen in that piece at New York at the
close OF his American tour.
Robert Edeson, the well-known actor. is
busy IN New York forming an athletic club
the membership OF which will be drawn
principally from the dramatic profession.
Klaw Erlanger intend to keep 1.-THE
/ Billionaire" running, Notwithstanding the
death of Jerome Sykes and 1t is more than
| likely that Dan Daily will be secured for
! the title role.
3 C. NJ. S. Mcclellan CHugh Morton), one of
| the authors of The Belle OF New York"
! is making over into musical comedies Gilt
/. tering Glory and The Wire Walkers for
: Fisher Ryley.
THE Freedom of Suzanne is said to be
the title OF an original comedy written by
Cosmo Gordon Lennox for the opening of
his wife's (Marie TempesD season in Lon
don next spring.
Harrison Grey Fiske created something
week by reducing the price of admission to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Mr.. Percy Leach is in the city, and has
completed arrangements whereby he will be
associated in the stage direction of pro-
auctions during the rANden season at the
Columbia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

E. H. Sothern has written to the London
Daily News that he has not yet decided
whether or not he will produce the new
play. THE Proud Prince" In London DUR
ing the coming season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Cousin Kate recently reached its two
hundredth performance in London, and IL
still running to big houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Stair & Wilbur completed a deal with
Weber & Fields last Monday. whereby they
secured a long lease on the West End
Theater. New York, which was recently
purchased by the latter firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Miss Cora Tracey of Kansas City, a pro-
tege of Miss Grace Won Studdiford. sang
the contralto role in 'The Red Feather in
New York last Wednesday night, and was
a splendid success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

When Margaret Anglin next makes her
appearance on the stage 1t will probably be
under the management of Frank Perley, in
New York, and the star of Hugh Nor
toms Into the Great Light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

The tragedy Of Dean Swift and his asso-
cha ton with the hapless Vanessa has been
turned to the purposes of the stage by Mr..
Bartholeyn of London, and an early pro-
duction is expected in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Miss Mabel Gould Slocum a member of
the late The Runaways company, an
nounced her marriage to Harold Dean
Stickney during the week in New York
Mr.. Stickney is reported to be very wealthy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Alexander Clarke whose part in ''The
Runaways" is well remembered. will go
into Paula Edwardes' support in ''Winsome
Winnie commencing Monday night In New
York. Six comedians have already tried
this part since the season started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Charles Frohman had a busy week in Sc
curing the names of William Collier and
Henry Miller to contracts running for the
next rve years. Mr.. Collier will be Starred
shortly in Richard Harding Davis. comedy.
The Dictator. while Henry Miller is to
be put forward In big production entitled
business is Business the piece that had
d long run in Paris Mr. Miller insists that
he is done with comedies forever and a day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Frankie Bailey, who had her leg injured
al the Columbia Theater in this city by the
fall of scenery, while playing with "The
Runaways," celebrated Christmas by hav-
ing her knee taken out of a paster cast in
which 1t had rested since the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Harrison Grey Eiske created something
of a sensation IN New York during the past
week by reducing the price of admission to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Belasco's Japanese play, "The Darling of
the Gods. was produced in London last
Monday night by Beerbohm Tree and
created something of a sensa tion The
scenic part of the play was something be-
yond anything the Londoners had ever wit
messed before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Henry Miller will soon be seen IN a
dramatization of Justin Miles Forman's
book. 1.-THE Garden of Lies" which has
been arranged by George Broadhurst. The
scenic effects are to be ambitious and a
large cast will assist Mr.. Miller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Edward Terry, the London actor-man-
ager. wishes it known that, although he
has let his theater for the production OF
capt Basil Hoods Love in a Cottage" he
has no notion of selling 1t, but is looking
for another house in addition, in which to
present his latest venture THE House OF
Burnside. Mr.. Terry has been a great sue
cess In this last piece In the English prov
inCeS
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Coal-ln Fossil.

Otis Kiser and George Clark arN dig
ging shaft on Otis Kiser's place In
town. prospecting for coal. The shaft
Is being snnk about one hundred yards
east 81 Otis veil, which has coal hot.
tom. Alta depth IL ten feet eoai was
struck today, aud eur people are becom.
ing eomew hat excited ever II. ~ the
indications point to a sblid he'd Of coal
under the town beginning at depth ii
from ten to twenty feet. A joint stock
company 10 being formed which vii
keep the men at work. This company
has heen offered an option on Mr., Bow
ems farm adjoining M. Kiser's place
aud will accept It.
At the Dry Hollow mines, Is mile,
south of here, which are being dpVel,
oped by Sumpter parties. hundreds o.
tons of good coal have already heeI
taken nnt, and It hegins ~ appear that
the mine superintendent knew what he
was talking about when he said IN,
prospect was far ahead Of that npau
Heppner. journal.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
stookmen Must Pay Fare.

0p the tirrt Of the year = ruling went
into effect on all rnads wesi of Chicago.
whsFrby shiPpers of stock wha accam-
paDy their shipments 70 eastern mar
kets are denIed the return trip pass
heretofore enjoyed by them. This ruI.
Ing cnts into the profits on shipments
Of stock from far weatern points. for II ~
alSays necessary 10 tak- along certain
number Of attendants, and these must
be returned tO their homes vt the ~.
penss Of the shipper. stpckmen, who
ella ~ that large part Of the earnings
oi the railroads. eonirs from the prodncts
Of their Industry, are indignant At the
ruling.
A Chicago paper recently c'ntainei
cartoon which very aptIy pictured the
situation. Political RraiisTa and ward
heslers have their Dockets bulRing Nitb
passes. but this st,ekman must plank
down the ready cuin oF walk home
Eagle.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Con9ratulatlo,s, q,

Mr.. John II. Cullom, eiitDr 4 the
Garland. Texas News. has written let
ter OF congratulations to the manufact.
nrers Of Chamherlain's Congh Remedy
AZ follows: Sixteen years ago when
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and finding il such reliable remedy fo'
colds and cronp. We have never been
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We have five children and have given II
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good feature of this remedv IL thar il is
not disagTeeable to take and our hahies
really like IL. Another IL that il isl moi
dangerous, and there is no risk from HIv,
ing an overdose. congratulate Non up.
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Robbarv at Rlaiook.

Last Saturday night, at BlalOck. bHFR-
lars entered the store Of ex-County
Judge Mariner and blew open the safe
with nitro.glycerin. Thirty.fvs dollars
and shotgun were secured. 4. w.
Daggett. ex.school superintendent OF
this county, who lives near the store.
heard the explosion and ran TO investi.
gate. lie was met by iusilAde Oi hui
lets and concluded he had business else
where. Judge Mariner also approached
the store and vas shot at but all the
bandits bullets went wild. The rohbers
then made their escape bat were cap.
tnrsd Sunday In cabin at Biegs by j.
@. Fitzgerald, n special detective for the
o. r. & n. Co. They we're taken "a
The Dalles where one OF them confessed
They are supposed to be old hands .,
the business and when captured had .
quantity Of nitro-glycerin, caps, fuse etc.
in their possession. Sheriff johnson was
,rlephoned for Monday morning and
went down TO bring the men here
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28

Mr.. Editor.
There seems 30 ba no Ereal
harry among ths general public ahon
"pnlIing oG" that spelling match sug
gesisd by you few weeks ago. 20 will
have ample tiiie to Say something aboal
II.
OF course ! am In favor Oi good old
time ''speIlin' skuIs" aud believe most
every one else is but they sre too mol,
est 10 say anything aIOut II. / speak
from experience when say that all who
attend suoh = gathering are benefited Ia
some degree. Just offer . good prize fo'
the winner and gDd class oi contest
ants will soon be ionnd.
A spsllihg match like eli other matters
pertaining tn schOol work 10 4 matter ol
business AMI ol course 10 make success
Of II We must 20 At II In business like
manner. l for one should he glad 10 ~.
tend = meeting in the immediate fULnre
10 make arrangements. 10 havs this
meeting called some oue will have to
take the lead. Who shalt It he.
\. r. ELLRR.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Contagious Diseases. /.

When = town Il inya'iei by cpnia.
4Ions or infectious diseaas II Ia ihe duty
Ol every citizen 10 units With the author.
titles " stamp II out 1t the earliest lsis-
sIbls moment. Il 10 absolutely senselsss,
and w0Fas than useirss, either tn alIlw
fsaF 10 donlinaie the situation and throw
the community lnto state Of panic or
TO assume an air Oi brAvado aud. die.
agreeing with the physicians ln charge
Of the patients ~ wsll ~ with the health
authorities, affirm that the doctors du
not know what they are talking abonl
and v bat has been diagnosed NJ small
pox Is nothing hut cbiekespoE or an
eruption Of the skin caused by eating
TOO nlneh pork.
The county physician aud one or two
other doctors haye declared that very
mild lorm oi smallpox 10 prevalent In
Cundon at this tim. II is afsp currently
reported that u numb Of persons have
suffered from the same disease and 70.
covered from It's effect without suspect.
ing the nature oi the trouble becaase OF
its very mild form. no physician hav-
Ing been summoned.
The writer Is nJt doctor or the son
81 doctOF aud w0uld not know the diff.
ference between ainallpoE and any other
eraptlve dIaease u he were 70 see them
aud he has no dsaEe 70 "butt In" 70
case ios .l'e purpose Of learning the dIi.
ierence--he 10 willing 10 tate the doc.
tors word for IL and assume that they
know what they are talking about.
This would seem TO be sensible view
Oi the matter Tor every citizen 70 take.
The oLoBK would be glad ~ learn later
that the doctors are mistaken In this
thing but until II knows. absolutely,
that they are IL will urge that their
words be given credence and that pre-
caution be taken 20 prevent further
spread Of the disease. II they are mis-
taken, we'll aud good. There will be no
great harm done. II they are not nile
taken every word spoken against their
diagnosis will maksa proper quarantine
oi injected homes that much harder to
maintain and will encourage the spread
Of the disease and JeopRrdise the best
interests Of the town. ~
Let every citizen use good, common
business sense 10 this matter aud unite
In stamping out the eruptlve pest, what
ever II may DO nj the earliest possible
moment. And II there should be any
who refuse 10 comply with the strirtest
requirements of the authorities In the
mAtter they should bs forced 10 do what
common sense aud good judgement
should prompt them TO do willingly.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
NORGE 0F FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has filed in the County Court Of
the State Of Oregon for Gillian County
his 6nal account as executor OF the estate
Of Christopher Reis, deceased, and that
said Court has by order designated Sat-
urday the 9Th dav Of February 1904 at
the hour Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Of said day
at the Court room OF said County Court
in Condor Gillian County Oregon as
the time and place of the fnal hearing
Of said report. All persons having OBJ.
jec,ions to said Hnal report should ap-
pear Mt said time and place and present
their objections.
Dated this eth day OF January 1904
J. A. RKIs,
Executor Of the eatate Of Christopher
Refs, deceased.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Found a cure for IndIgestIon

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StraYad.

One spotted hursr about nine yea RS
old branded " on shoulder, known az
the John Walker brand, OF Ferry Gam
yon. Also one bay yearllng colt branded
With a triangle on left stlHe. We're last
seen In Ferry Canyon. Twill pay $500
for their return or for information lead.
ing to their recovery.
W. K. FRANCE,
45-9 Olex, Oregon,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Wonderful Nerve.

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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28
Saw Mil For Sale.

Steam saw mill with capacity for ssH
thousand feet Der day. Double A.ll.
upper and lower saws, edgeF. cutoff s,ai
planer. Complete outfit ami all In g--ss
condition. Will be sold at bargain
Anyone interested sh,nll a,idres- ,ns
undersigned for full particulars -a.s
terms. Mill is now located 10 h,,iss
south OF Hardman, Morrow county. ORE
gon, where il may be seen.
W. L. NALL. ny,
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-01-28

Mr.. WIN. s. Crane, Of California, Md,
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