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The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
MRS. TEMPLES TELEGRAM"
Returns so the BeIaScO Theater with
"a New Cast.

Mrs. Temples Telegram" presented
here u year ago. began return engage
ment at the Belasco Theater last evening
with a cast which Included only two of
the players seen in the former produc-
ton At that time the farce. by Frank
Wyatt. proved genuine surprise. due as
much to the excellent acting OF the COM
pany as to the unexpected merits of the
play itself.
The author understands the essentials
Of good farce. He not only CaTicaIuTes
the circumstances of everyday life in a
way to leave the impression Of cumu-
lative series Of humorous surprises. and
also of the seriousness underlying the
humOr, but there Is a refinement of form
ia his work which IS rare and satisfying.
The plot, though without claims 10 orig
inality, deals with a theme fun Of mirth-
fUl possibilities. A husband, compelled 10
lie because the truth of the case seems
unbelievable; his wife, both suspicious
and trustful. and the accommodating
friend unscrupulous where the truth Is
concerned. are principals in a tangled web
which takes until the final curtain to sat
isiactorily unravel
Harry ConOr as Wigson. the butler. i'm
pudently ObTusive. gaTrulous and cOrpu-
lent, brings out the unCtuOug humOT Of the
part with such fnesse that his perform
ance almost reaches perfection.
Sadie MartinOt is an actress of expert
enCe and temperament, and il is not sur
prising that her portrayal OF Mrs. Temple
makes the character the most Hfelike and
interesting in the play. Miss NlaTtinot' 5
performance is one OF the praiseworthy
achievements Of her varied career. Carey
Hastings repeated her success Of last sea
son in the eccentric role Of Mrs. Brown.
Samuel T, Klawans, who Is well known
in Washington, and Viola Adams made a
capable pair OF young lovers. Allen MUr-
name works under the disadvantage of a
comparison with William Morris. his pred
ecessor but he caught the spirit of the
farce and gave an interesting perform
aDpe
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
THE CLANsMAN" At COLUMBIA
Large Audience Witnesses Second
Appearance of Rev. DixOn's Play.

Large Audience Witnesses Second
Appearance of Rev. DixOn's Play.
The Clansman." the much talked-of
play which the Rev. Thomas Dixon. jr
constructed from his two novels, .'The
Leopard's Spots and The Clansman. %
was again revealed to local theater-goers
at the. Columbia last night. In view of the
vast amount of criticism-mostly adverse
whifh--has been provoked by this dra-
ma lr effort. there seems to be little left
10 say, except to note the fact that
there is apparently no appreciable de-
crease. in the curiosity OF the public
in this direction.
''The Clansman" is interesting because
Ill is a picture-more or less historically
s ,orrect-0f conditions which existed dur
ng a trying and regretable period. It
does not belong TO the present. a neces-
ssary or wholesome addition 10 the con-
temporaneous drama it cannot be con-
sidered, If the authors intention was
purely. sensational, he has succeeded; GER
tainly it is not probable that he expected
40 teach the present generation by plac-
Ing beflfe ii past scenes Of violence and
deeds =of perverted zeal. Nevertheless.
in its more spectacular episodes and sen
tmental phases, the play last night was
generously applauded, so it would ap-
pear tkat there are many persons who
do not find objectionable the stirring up
o. uEpleasant and long-buTied memories
The humor Of the piece, as brought out
by =the- negro characterizations was spoH-
taneous and decidedly refreshing. and
furnished a most welcome contrast TO the
tragic clements
The cast. long one. was for the most
part more than usually capable, espe-
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
MAY BE RESTORED TO ENTRY
If Lands Are Not UnderIaid with
Coal Order win BE Recalled.

Secretary Hitchcock, OF the Interior
Department. had q conference yesterday
afternoon with the President in regard
10 the withdrawal Of lands in tho West
supposed 10 be undeTlaid with coal
The President viii issue a proclamation,
drafted from memoranda left by the Sec
retary. I'm a few days. Secretary Hitch
cock said after the conference that if,
after the withdrawal. the Investigations
by the Geological Survey show that the
lands are not underlaid with coal. they
viii be restored TO public entry.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
statue Has Creased Trousers.
Never Too Late to-

FSOm Tales.
Father-Lst me see. John. how old are
you now2
SOn-Just thirty
Father-Don't you think Il about time
you took your medical degree and started
20 work?
Son-Oh, no, father; people have 50 Httls
confidence fl youEg dOctorsi
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
"A Rocky Road to Dublin -

The sterling Irish comedian. Mr.. Barney
Gilmore, assisted by a uniformly clever
company entertained a representative
audience at the Academy last night
"The Rocky Road to Dublin is a comedy.
sparkling with wit, intermingled with
touches of pathos, just enough TO form
an interesting theme for the story. Mr..
Gilmore's quiet humor. and the easy man
ner in which he handled his serious lines.
won him the warm good viii Of his
audience. The ballads he sang during the
evening were received with marked ap-
probation. and. at the end. each one was
taken up by a little girl, with a marvel
GUS vOice-baby Frances Littan-who add
ed materially TO the evenings amuse-
ment. quite a treat, as well as a novelty.
was the dancing of an old Irish reel to the
music of a genuine bagpipe in the second
act. The play affords several good
chaTacterizauons. the principal one be-
ing made by Arthur +. Sprague, who VIII
be remembered as the Colonel in "Old
Kentucky" He was most effective as the
future Mayor of Walla Walla. playing
hand-in-hand with Miss Isis Maynard,
who portrayed an American widow
Hugh Cameron, VIII Long, John Grif-
fin. and Miss Eva Myrl Lewis created
favorable impressions in their respective
roles. The performance is above the or
dinary Academy attraction, and will
doubtless meet the approval Of the public.
as a relief from the usual thrill of the
melOdramatic offerings.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
MAY DISAGREE ON STATUE
Marble Likeness of Confederate
Officer Placed in Capitol.
First 20 Be HonOred, and It i&
Thought C. A. r. May Take 1t
Up Through COngrcssmen.

The marble statue Of the late J. L. 81.
Curry, which 1las just been placed in
Statuary Hall at the Capitol the tribute
Of the State OF Alabama 10 one Of its dis
tinguished sons. may be the subject Of a
lively debate IN Congress this winter.
Curry is the first Confederate soldier ID
have his statue placed in the reservation
set aside to the several States. Dante
Sodlni. Of Florence, Italy, vas given the
contract for the work. and last week
delivered the statue at the Capitol. It is
one Of the most imposing and expensive
pieces OF work in the group.
Is Given Prominent Place.
The Capitol authorities have given IL a
prominent place IN the southwest corner,
and all that remains IS the official accept
ance OF Congress. This IS accomplished
by joint resolution, member from Ala
hama offering it.
Il is now claimed that there IS a prob
ability Of a number OF Grand Army posts
throughout the country protesting against
the acceptance OF the statue. Curry hav-
ing served throughout the -civil Sar with
the Confederate army. and attaining. tbs
rank Of lieutenant colonel. There is no
reference on the work 10 CuFry,s eivil-
war record. The only words whicas ap-
pear on the base Of the statue beings
Statesman, Educator, Patriot, Orator.
Statue Has Creased Trousers.
Curry IS scUlptuTed IN conventional
Prince Albert attire, the modernism OF
the work being further indicated by
creased trousers, a new departure il
Statuary Hall art.
Curry served in the Thirty-ffth and
Thirty-sixth Congresses, but is best
known through his Dhilanthropic and ed
ucItiOnal work, especially in connection
with the Peabody Fund. on account OF
which he had frequent occasion 10 visit
this city until MS death. three years ago,
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
RurIesquers at the Lyceum.

The Fay Foster Burlesquers. a clever
company of variety artists, hold the
boards at the New Lyceum this week.
In Merry Old England" and 'Ke1ly's
Hotter proved suitable vehicles to exploit
the charms Of score Of beautifully
gowned chorus girls. S3hdWiched between
the two farces was an clio Offering of
more than ordinary merit, and included
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
Upton sinclair as an Actor

Upton Sinclair. author OF The Jungle. -
has decided 70 take an acting part in the
dramatizatiOn OF the story which he made
in collaboration with Margaret Mayo. and
which Will be produced by George II.
Brennan on November ), at Trenton, \.
J. While getting the materials for his
novel Mr.. Sinclair lived for nearly two
months with the Lithuanians in Chicago's 5
Packingtown. and made a close study Of
their racial characters and customs. With
a view 10 realizing these upon the stage
as he knows them in actual life. Mr. Sin
clair has decided 10 abandon literature
for the present and devote himself en-
tirely 10 the production of the play. Ac-
cordingly. he will not only accompany
The Jungle" on its initial tour. but will
himself play the part OF a young Lithuan-
ian workman whom he sketched from
life. and believes himself able 70 realize
10 the life. White this is Mr.. Siuclair's 8
first appearance upon the professional
stage, az a student az Columbia Univer-
sity he was prominent in college dra-
matics.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-09
Varied Entertainment AT Chase's.

A vaudeville bill appealing TO a variety
of tastes is presented at Chase's this
week in the Orpheum show. The after
noon performance yesterday was slightly
delayed because of Sunday night con
cert given in New York by the company.
but the audience was well repaid for its
patience. An old favorite. Walter c.
Kelly, developed fresh attractions in a Sc
rieS of new dialect stories entitled The
Virginia Judge" Kelly was not the head
liner, though he might well have ,[fJees1.
His stories We're exceptionalIy-am
and well told.
Med Weyburn's Rai1yDears.~ with
Eeva AymaT. a recent Drcruit from uusi-
cal comedy. proved z good card The
Tain-dears are IE-acious and attractive.
ana the pouring rain" at the conclusion
OF the act ls>a distinct novelty.
a cleyeP- sketch, Of which two little
nuLlS wharf rats are the center. was
DaTIistically acted by Claude and Fannie
Usher. More than one wet eye was the
fiattering tribute paid TO their slang com
edy. Tough Lore" -'AIenetekeT' IS the
hcadliner. and fascinated those Of Chase's
patrons who crave the mysterious. A
heavy sheet Of blank paper is suspended
IN the center of the stage. and while
swinging to and fro a small black ball is
placed upon its surface and. travelling
over it, writes various words These are
suggested in a whisper by the people In
the audience.
Work and Over, comic tumblers; the
-Four Nightons, gymnasts in classical
pOsturing. and Jessie" a clever aero
bate monkey, completed the bill.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19
The Most Prominent Figure the Financial Affairs OF County
Largest individual Land and Cattle Owner State
SucCumbs to Consumption.
OEATA OCCURRED IN BROWN PALACE HOTEL IN DENVER
M Stephens Was 81 Years Of Aeeany Relatives Fereua County
Value Of Estate viii Reach Half Million DoIarstver friend
of the Poor and lowIv.

most notable examples on record, not
only Of the opportunities which this
western country holds out but also Of
the reward which perseverance, pluck
and good judgment will win. He rap
idly increased the size Of his flock,
constantly added to his land holdings
until the time Of his death, he was the
owner of not less than $4,000 acres of
decided land and until one year ago
$4,000 head of his own sheep grazee on
his great ranches. Later he went in
to the cattle business and was an
doubtedly the largest Individual cat
tie owner in the state and one of the
largest in the United states.
His ranches lie east and north Of the
Judith mountains and between the
North and South Moccasin groups.
The writer, a few days SINCE, rode
for an entire day over his possessions,
a small empire within themselves, and
wondered at the marvellous business
acumen Of the man to whose judg-
ment the accumulation of such wealth
was due.
Mr.. Stephens, a few years since, be-
came interested with Peter Rossau in
the Cumberland group Of mines in the
Judith district and this promises to be
a most valuable portion of his estate.
No man perhaps was ever held in
more loyal affection by the men in his
employ than Oscar Stephens. He new
er asked one of them to go where he
would not go. For a quarter of a CEN
tury he lived with the "boys," as he
called them, enduring with them the
storms of winter, the heat of summer.
at all times the perfect master of his
own affairs and the "boss" of his
men and at all times their best friend.
He kept an open house on half doz-
en- different ranches and thousands
have enjoyed either his hospitality or
his bounty. Especially was he ever
the friend of the ann who was
down on his luck" On the plains,
not only of Fergus county but of all
Montana, there will be hundreds of
the "boys' who will bow their heads
ir sorrow, silent tribute Of respect to
the memory to the man who sometime
in their lives, gave them ''lift.'
Mr.. Stephens was a bachelor. He
leaves two brothers and two sisters,
besides a large number of more dist
ant relatives. He also leaves hundreds
of friends in every corner of Fergus
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19

Oscar Stephens, the largest indi-
vidual land owner and cattle grower
in the state Of Montana and the most
prominent figure in the business cir
cles in Fergus county, died last Satur-
day night at / o'clock in the Brown
Palace hotel in Denver, having been
compelled to stop at that place about
three weeks ago while on his way to
Glenwood Springs, the great health
resort. Quick consumption was the
cause of death, he having been i'll with
the dread disease for only about two
months. His decline became so rapid
that, upon the advice of his physician,
he started for the Colorado health re-
sort but never lived to reach his des-
tination.
At Mr.. Stephens bedside at the time
OF his death We're his sister, Mrs. A. w.
Reynolds and her husband of Denver.
Shortly before his death, his brother,
ALT J. Stephens of this city, received
q telegram informing him that the
end was near and telling him to come
at once. A messenger was sent to the
Stoddard place near Gilt Edge where
sister, Mrs. Emeline Calph, resided,
and she was brought in here in time to
take the train together with Alf Steph-
ems and Peter Rosseau for Denver
Monday morning.
While no definite arrangements have
yet been made, it is understood that
the body will be brought back to Fer
gus county for burial But at this
time, nothing definite concerning the
funeral can be said.
The death of Oscar Stephens will
cause universal regret in Fergus coun-
ty. There is probably no man in the
county who was more widely acquain-
ted than was Mr.. Stephens and cer-
tainly none the range of whose busi-
ness interests is so extensive.
Oscar Stephens was born in Susque-
hanna county, Pennsylvania, 81 years
ago. He came to Montana in 1870 and
spent several years working on the
range and in the mines at Diamond
City In 1880, he located ranch near
Fort Maginnis, down under the shell
tering side of the famous Black Butte,
the northernmost peak of the Judith
range. The next year he trailed band
Of sheep from Oregon and was thor
oughly launched in the sheep business.
His rise to affluence is one of the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19

istown, accompanied by his wife, was
union day. The mayor has a host of
friends here who are always pleased
to see him in Gilt Edge.
Hon. Frank E. Smith and family of
Lewistown spent a few days here and
took in the celebration. Mr.. Smith is
popular among the citizens of Gilt
Edge and is always received with a
hearty welcome.
Sheliff L. p. Slater and family were
here taking in the celebration and
We're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Barnes
f. D. Baker, the popular blacksmith
OF Lewistown and an old resident Of
Gilt Edge, was shaking hands with his
many friends here Miners union day
Mr. Baker was one Of thu members
of the delegation representing the
Lewistown Labor union.
Representative George j. Wiedeman
and family were taking in the celebra-
ton and We're the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. +. c. Wiedeman
Hugh Wagner and son were here and
held grab sale of some fine jewelry
and did rushing business.
Mesdames Lockwood and Went
worth of Lewistown were up here with
hne line of home made candies and
did a rushing business. The candies
were the finest seen here.
Under Sheriff Ed Martin was a yisi-
tor here during the celebration and en-
1oyed the day with his many friends.
f. &. WINS. the popular representa-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19
GILT EDGt BRETITlES.
Interesting Happenings From the
Judith Mountain Damp.

George McCume met with a painful
horseback after a runaway team and
crossing a bridge the horse fell with
him. His left leg was severely sprain-
ed and he will no doubt be laid up for
some time.
Harry Green, while out on the rouud
up with the Stephens outfit about so
miles from here, on Blood creek, met
with a very painful but not serious
accident After roping a steer he went
to loosen the rope and in the mean
time the saddle on his horse Became
loose. As he went to cinch UP the
saddle the horse became frightened
and made jump, kicking him in the
stomach with such force as to break
his watch into pieces, knocking him
about twenty feet. His companions
came at once to his assistance and Sc
cured a rig, brought him to town and
he was taken to the hospital where he
was attended by a physician. At this
writing he is reported as doing well
and will soon be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. K. Matlock of Ken
dali We're among the visitors during
the celebration.
James NJ. Stafford, the general mer-
chant of Kendall enjoyed the celebra-
ton.
Hon. ]. E. Pinkley, mayor of Lew.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19
TO OUR PATRONS.

Owing to an over supply Of ranch
butter and our lack Of facilities for
keeping and storing the same, We find
1t impossible to take any more ranch
butter. We respectfully refer our GUS
toners to the Cottonwood Creamery
Co, who have facilities for storing a
large quantity Of butter. Thanking our
friends for their patronage and solic-
iting a continuanceof same. we are,
very respectfully,
CHARLES LEHMAN & CO,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19

county who mourn his sudden death.
tive of the Fergus County Argus, was
'ere Miners Union day. This was the
hrst time Mr.. Wins has visited the
great gold camp and he was very
much pleased with his visit
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19

Ironclad hosiery for boys. Cut down
vacation expenses. Lehman's.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19
Don't delay. Get busy.
The time is short. This
ad counts, cut it out.
Conditions

Cut out every local and
display advertisement Of
the Lewistown Furniture
Co.appearing in any news
paper in Fergus county on
and after this date and
send them to us, giving us
the name and address Of
the lady you thiuk is the
best housekeeper in the
county. Each display ad
will count 100 votes. Each
local ad will count 50 votes
The lady receiving the
highest number of votes
will receive the beautiful
cabinet as you see it.worth
$500, ABSOLUTELY
FREE. The only condi-
tion being that she ride in
the parade at the head of
our float on Celebration
Day. Our advertisements
will be found in every pa
per issued in the county.
Cut them out and mail
them to Lewistown Fur
niture Co. Lists must be
in our office not later than
Monday, July 2nd. We
guarantee absolute fair
ness and impartiality in
this contest. This is a
display ad. Local ads will
be found in the local COL
un11S.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-06-19

Continued on page 81
The daily sentinel., 1906-11-13

John F. Vivian seems to be taking
unnecessary pains to spread the re
port that Judge Stevens has been de
feated in this judicial district. WV
ian. who is nothing but a tool and a
handler OF Republican monies, could
well keep his nose out of the affairs
of the Seventh judicial district If
Judge Stevens is elected. even by one
vote he will take his seat and Mr..
Vivian must not be deceived in the
matter at all. Judge Stevens is not
the sort of Individual that Vivian can
blum. The cattle that Vivian has been
In the habit of handling, may duck
their heads when they see that pie
dispenser coming. but not so with
Judge Stevens. Vivian Is not in the
same class with Judge Stevens, as
he will be made to know. If he undef-
takes any scullduggery over on this
side
The daily sentinel., 1906-11-13

There have been no new develop
ments in the robbery of the Pacific
saloon.
The Odd Fellows gather in regu-
lar weekly session this evening at
their hall.
There will he Inltiatory work at the
meeting of Knights of Pythlas tomor-
row night
The next big attraction at the Park
opera house will be "The DEVILS
Auction" on Thursday evening.
The Woman's club is meeting this
afternoon at the home of Mrs James
w. Bucklin on North Fifth street.
With two big revivals going on In
the city the towns chances to get
good" are splendid indeed Just now.
The numerous Grand junction peo-
pie who attended the sessions of the
County Sunday school convention at
Frnita. returned home last night and
all report most enjoyable meet
ing
Ninety acres one-fourth mile south
west of the Fruita depot. II acres
in Alfalfa, 60 acres of cultivated land
small orchard. 45 inches of water
that is now worth s2.25O This is a
snap at $4,000 The -Hutchin-
son Realty company.
Forty acres of land miles north
east of Fruita, 3 room house. 10 acres
in alfalfa, $500 worth of water
stock. All stock and machinery on
the place to go at $4,000. Such snaps
never last long. See the Rieh-Hut-
Crimson Realty company at once re-
garding It,
There were numerous Plateau val
ley people in Grand Junction yester-
day and last night Among those not
iced were Walter Hawkins. Lum
Bland. Morgan Hall. Charles Jenk-
ins, William West. ]. N. Fox. The
latter left last night for California
where he will spend the winter
Charlie Banta and James f. Purdy
who left for the Nevada gold fields
about month ago, returned to Fruita
yesterday evening. They visited at
Tonopah. Rhyolite. Beatty and other
Nevada points. but were not very fay-
orably impressed. so they went on to
San Francisco and up to Portland, |
then decided to come back to Gods
country where fellow can enjoy life
even If he isn't millionairs.-Fruita
Telegram. !