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The Washington times., 1906-10-28
Friends of Last Week.


"a ATINEE girls would probab bly,
Nh have another enthusiastic gasp
VI TO their credit If they could
catch a glimpse of Frank
Campeaa without the makeup of Tram
pas in The Nlrginian." Mr.. Campeau
sacrifices much in DOMINIC the rough
clothes and makeup of the character,
but he is one of the ambitious actors
who are willing TO give mp personality
in the interest of artistic effect
During the recent engagement of The
Nirginian" at the Columbia Theater.
Mr.. Campeaus' work stood out along
side Of Mr. Farnums with conspicuous
significance. He made lots OF enemies
by his realistic impersonation, but
Washington is not the only place in
which he has done this.
Campeau once had sood scare al
though he doesn't tell II just that way.
Throughout the South, particularly, the
character was much disliked and he
nightly enjoyed the distinction Of being
Missed from various parts Of the house.
one night down in Austin. Texas.
Campeau and Farnum were in the
midst of their quarrel scene. Trampas
had told the Virginian he must leave
town that night or be killed Suddenly
a Spaniard in the gallery whom the
whole company had noticed TO be in
tensely Interested in the play leaned
over the railing and ripping a gun from
his pocket, yelled at the top OF his
voice:
'Caramba, If you shoota, I kill"
Campeau said he spoke ana acted just
as if he meant it and that il took the
whole force of house attaches TO over
power the man. He was just about as
mad as a hOt-headed Spaniard could get
and all the way to the lookup" he
fought desperately to get back TO the
theater and help the Virginian out OF
what looked to him 20 be a mighty tight
place.
The little incident stopped the show
temporarily and several OF the people in
the company told Campeau that he had
better go out the back way that night
Campeau spent many years of his life
in North Dakota and imbibed much or
the atmosphere which later ne was
called upon 10 reproduce in THE Vir-
ginian."
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

The subject for the course Of inter-
tstlng lectures that Dwight Elmendorf
VIII deliver at the New National Theater
Tor five Monday afternoons. beginning
November L, will be Holland, The
Rhine, Switzerland. Northern Italy and
southern Italy. This series is of more
than usual interest ewing to the many
artlsuc views of these different coun-
tries Mr. Elmendorf does not travel in
the ordinary manner of the globe-trotter.
but makes it special point to secure
the very highest standard of artistic
pictures in all of the countries visited
The first lecture on Holland is repiete
with many interesting and rare photo
graphs. all of which are enlarged aud
produced in magnificent color effects.
The quaint wind-mills. the artistic cos
tunes worn in this wonderful country.
and other details are special features Of
the lecture Moving pictures also lend
an added charm and picturesqueness to-
all Of the lectures.
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
Behind the Footlights.

LBERT CHEVALIER and
n Yvette Guilbert are certain
~ ly making a whirlwind tour.
ON October 10 they were III
Quebec. Canada; nine days later they
were in New Orleans and had visited
some of the largest cities in the IN
ion. They are playing nothing but
one night stands, and even at that il
was found impossible to cover all the
cities that clamOTeG for chance
To hear this notable pair Of artists. so
their tour has been extended four
weeks and a thousand odd miles. Their
original route led only to Duluth.
whence they were 10 turn their faces
eastward again and close in Brooklyn
November IL Now they are 20 con
time westward to Omaha and Salt
Lake City and the principal cities OF
the Pacific Coast, and not get back to
this part OF the world until some time
in December.
When the present tour is ended. bv
the way, Chevalier and Guilbert are t..
appear together in a new plaV called
Les Autres Jours," by Paul Hervieu
who has taken his idea from one Of
Berangers poems. An English YER
sion has been prepared by Louis y.
Parker, and when the stars play in
English-speakng countries they will
use this version. while in France they
Will do it in the original French. The
play deals with a couple who have
hecn married for ffty-tW0 years. They
are celebrating their wedding dnniver-
sary, when the wife asks her husband
II he Temem berS the Incidents Of their.
courtship and marriage He does so
with an EFFORT, and then they proceed
20 rehearse the old scenes over again,
and on this basis the comedy is built
No announcement has been made of the
date of its first production.
Ethel barrymore is reported TO he
doing wonderfully we'll in Alice Sit-by-
the-Fire. She teaches Washington some
time in November. puts up at the Ma
ticnal Theater for a week and then
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
At the Theaters
NatiOnal-Katie Barry and John SIavin
in "Mamselle Sallie."

"Mamselle Sallie." the attraction Of
fered this week at the National, has
been described by the reviewers as be-
ing Of quality SURPRISING in all points
or interest the producer s-JOhn 9.
Fisher-prev!Ous great success. "FlorO-
dora"
The play is musical comedy, eX-
travagant in its original departure, Law
ish in its beautiful costumes, and stu
pendous IN its magnificent scenery
Many Of the gowns worn BY principals
aid show girls cost from $3.50 10 $500
each. while six electricians and port
able electric plant are need TO work out
the scenic effects. 4 Beauty Chorus
OF sIxty-hve handsome young girls. aid
ed by the English dancers. go far TO-
ward making 4 pretty picture for the
several scenes The gorgeous Butter
fiy Dance is one or the interesting
features Of the performance.
Interpolated throughout are musical
hits that are destined 10 We the popular
rage OF the country. among them being
Whistle When You Walk Out" a sat
ire on the prevailing musical taste OF
the day. Arias and choTuses from the
leading grand operas are sung BY an
assembled cioIAs OF nearly one HuLuIs4
voices while George Mack TIdicules the
result with a rag-tiIne chorus answer.
Other hits are Day Dreams" Life Is
a See-Saw.' and I Laughed" Katie
Barry's feature number.
Katie Barry. Of Chinese Honeymoon
fame. and more recently of the Fan
taua' company. and John Slavin, are
The co-stars Of the production ana are
supported by q company Of one hun
dred.
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
She Certainly Did Admire Him.

A good story is going the rounds at
the expense of Manager John F. Fisher.
of the Nam sclle Sallie" company.
which organization appears at the New
National next week
Mr.. Fisher has always been a firm
believer that the indisCrimirale issuing
OF passes has a bad effect rather than
a beneficial one, and accordingly Is very
strict with his business staff on that
point, instrucung them never to give
one out unless there was good reason
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

one OF the largest of any similar sale
in the history Of the theater.
Mrs, Leslie Carriers company is hard
at work rehearslng her new play.
Cleo by Edwin Milton RoyIe. The
first performance is listed for the first
week in December, and after some
preliminary out-of-town performances,
Manager Charles Dillingham; hopes to
bring it TO New York
Edgar L. Davenport. that sterling
actor this season leading man with
Raymond Hitchcock in THE Galloper,' 80
is said To have played more parts than
any other young actor in America. Mr..
Davenport is d son of the great L. L
Davenport and brother to the late Fan
ny Davenport. He obtained his early
training in the old Boston Museum
Stock Company. and has since been a
leading member of various other notable
stock and stellar organizations. His
last appearance i'm Washington was with
Henry W. Savage's College Widow"
Company.
The khaki uniform with Richmond
Hitchcock wears as the make-b believe
war correspondent in ''hTe Galloper."
was presented to him by Richard Hard
inc Davis. They are the identical gar
ments worn by Mr.. Davis during the
Graeco-Turkish war. in which campaign
ne was a "Galloper'' for the New York
Herald and London Times. The brace
let-watch and clasp-meddl worn by The
GallOper" star are also the properties of
Mr. Davis, the medal having been given
him by Prince George OF Greece for
bravery on the occasion of his sensa-
tiOnal entry into the Turkish lines
Already unusual interest attaches to
the forthcoming concerts of the Royal
-.Besses O. tn Barn" band that will
take place, afternoon and evening, at
the New National Theater, Sunday,
November II. Although this organiza-
ton is well known among the music
lovers of Great Britain and the Colonies.
American audiences know little of it's
reputation The band is entirely artisan
both In general character and person
mel, quite different from any of the bands
of Europe. As is already we'll known It's
history dates back as far as 17l7, making
II an aggregation that has stood the test
OF $50 yers of concert work. 1t has had
many renowned conductors all but two
of whom have passed into the great be-
yond. At the command performances
before His Majesty King Edward Of
England a splendid tribute was paid
by the King and Queen. Many concerts
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
Columbia-Raymond Hitchcock i The
Galloper."

The immediate Success scored by Ray
Inond Hitchcock in The GaIiOpeT" last
season, a new farce especially written
for him by Richard Harding Davis, is
extremely gratifying TO lovers of cpl
grammatic Wit. clean ana sane farcical
situations. romantic incidents and pic
torial investi.ure. The Galloper" comes
10 the Columbia Thcater tomorrow ev-
ching.
Mr.. Davis farce is in three ects, and
the scenes are laid i'm and about Athens
during the Graeco- Turkish war. Mr..
Hitchcock assumes The rcle Of Copeland
SCHUYLER. q wandering New Yorker who
drifts into Athens at the time of the
Graeco- Turkish war Of 1897 He is
sIobe-trotter and a hit of a gentleman
adyenturer-our Did friend Van Bibber,
with his dress suit left ar home
There Is q genuine love interest in the
farce. various types of characters ars
cxpjoited and the amusing. strenuous.
and exciting incidents that actually be-
fsH newspaper correspondents in the
uc1d. and On the firing line. arc set
forth in an inimitablc way ty Mr..
Davis. who drafted his story from his
own experience i'll the GTaeeO-TuTkish
campaign.
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
Belasco-Hilda Spong in John Hud-
sons Wife,

John HudsOns Wife" in which Miss
Hilda Song makes her first Washington
appearance IN the capacity OF a star, al
the Belasco TheateT. tomorrow night.
has proved 10 be one OF the best sue
cesses OF the present season in New
York. The story is one OF intense human
interest. set forth in = manner that COM
bines comedy with tragedy in a most
natural and interesting fashion. Miss
Spong herself has A role for which she
is perfectly hJJed by natural eDdOW-
ment ana by her exceptionally fine
training IN tie art OF the stage.
II is not generally known TO American
playgOers that. while vet in her teens.
Miss SpOng was a very popular star
on the Australian stage She came To
New York by way Of London, where
she made notable successes at DTury
Lane ana the Court TheaIer, and during
on the American stage she was won the
highest esteem Of the public. Her pres
ent tour. under the management Of
Walter y. Lawrence. marks her intro
duction as q star in this country. Sine
Is supported by a company OF unusual
merit, which includes William r. Haw-
trey, who is himself a star, and who
appears with Miss Spong by a special
arrangement that Mr. Lawrence was
able 10 negotiate. The star and the
company come to washington direct
from New York. where they have just
ended a very successful run
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
Chase's-Harndin's European Electrical
Ballet.
Ballet.

Starlight the gorgeous Harndn'z
European electrical ballet, famous for
its long runs in the Continental capitals.
will be the supreme feature OF the
season at Chase's this week. Starlight"
is described as being produced on
scale so elaborate and expensive that 10
costs Chase's $50 for every minute i
is presented. It introduces thirty beauti-
full girls. enhanced by 4 variety of cos
tunes, and these Geshing hgurantes be-
come involved in the mazes OF multi
farious illustrative dances and ballots.
The big spectacle was given during
eight months in one theater in London;
four months in Paris. and In Berlin
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

nave also taken place in the presence
OF President LoUbert of France. The en-.
sagement in Washington, as already
mentioned. will be for two concerts. the
hrst TO begin. at 80 in the afternoon
the latter at S.I5
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

Tor 1t, or where the recipient was de-
serving of it; but a few years back he
found himself breaking his own rule.
II was during the run of ''FlOrodora''
at the Casino in New York city. The
d TRACTION was DlaVinR TO capacity bust
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
Scene From Eight Bells" at the
Academy.
HILDA SPONG.

In John HudsOn's Wife" at ie Belasco
The Washington times., 1906-10-28
EVELEEN DUNMORE.

In "The Arrival of Kitty" at the
Majestic.
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

believed. and true account Of a Ceyloa
rainstorm would put me in the class
in New York OF Ananias and Baroa
Munchausen.
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

one Of the largest of any similar sale
in the history Of the theater.
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

The advance sale Of seats for the
forthcoming lectures OF Dwight FL
mendorf, at the National. has proven
The Washington times., 1906-10-28

William Gillette has completed his
new four-act comedy OF London life and
has delivered the manuscript He does
not intend 10 appear in the play him
self. The leading character is a girl OF
els hteen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM THE TWO TERRITORIES

second moor, nnOwn M Nos, III and ~.
The rooms will open into d parlor
which the Governor-to.be may also use,
when he so desires. Handsome new
wallpaper OF greenish cast has been
placed In the rooms The ceilings are
In plain white. The woodwork has al
so been retrimmed 10 matcn the gen
eral fittings. There will also be a bor'
der OF light paper, and picture mould.
Ing. New carpets In harmony with
the papertng have been purchase
Heavy green curtains of costly mate.
rial will adorn the doors, while lace
curtains win be hung at the windows.
A complete set Of new furniture ut the
governors selection has been bought
but It has not yet arrived. The gov
crnor with have q is"se desk \ tele
phone and other conveni:Lcas. thc
rooms are 70 located that II WI ~
possible to throw them together Ia
connection with other ,'ooms Ia caSc
II. becomes necessary IL ACCOMMODATE
many visitors.
The governor.tO-be's sleeping room
will be very comfortably arranged. All
the furnishings win be de- igned fol
comfort more than display. In con
formity with Mr.. HAgerman's ideas
Mr.. Hagerman IL expected here about
January goth, Temporary apartment
! are also being put In repair for hi
brother. Percy Hagerman. OF Colorado
Springs. who Will come to Santa II
for the inauguratiOn.-New Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

"Truly miraculous seemed the re-
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02
psnsAso IN SNOW


The Estsncia valley ID In the throes
of IN unusually cold spell Of weather.
On the 21st inst. a heavy snow
storm set In. and continued for fifteen
hours. making eight inches OF snow.
by weather bureau measurement.
On the 22nd. the government ther.
mometer registered Is degrees be-
low zero. and or the card, rs degrees
below, and on the gath. IS degrees
below.
One Mr.. Odell and two OF his rows
went to the mountains for two loads
Of wood on the 21st; lost their way
In the binding nov stern wh.ei
ragged all day. and after travelling II,
two feet Of snow all day, In useless
circles. were found by A. A. Hine, OF
Estancia. who was also lost and was
trying to ind his way home ON horse.
back. having left his wagon. OdelI
and biz children were unable to make
a fre and would have frozen to death
In q few hours, had not Hines over
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02
shoRreR WoRkoAv GRANTED
TO FRENCH WoNkMgN.

Paris. jan. 2.-This was a red-let.
TER day for the thousands OF men
employed In the mines Of France, for
II marked the Inauguration Of q work.
day limit Of eight and one.half hours
In place OF the nine-hour limit here.
tofore In operation. The law provtd.
Ing this . substitution was enacted
some years ago. but only became ct.
fective today. The same law provides
that after January. 1910, eight hours
will constitute . days work for men
employed underground.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

William Mcintosh, OF Estancia, well
known all over the territory as one
of the largest and most hospitable
sheep ranclers In New Mexico, gave
a Christmas dinner at his ranch,
which was attended by nearly the
whole countryside, and which has
gone on record AS u OF the most
enjoyable affairs OF the season In the
Estancia valley.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02
WILLIAM MrNrosn PLAYS HOST.

There was a lively little dinner IN
the cafe AZ the Claire Hota, .fior the
show last Friday nignt, ut which VIII
liam Mclntosh. the Well known ranch
man Of Estancia was host, and a lew
friends. including the members Of the
Mcdonald Stock company, we've
guests. Just wha, took place ~ The
dinner ear only he urged from Tho
hearty peals ~ laughter that pone'
trated to the hotel luDby ani the rem
nants OF vlands left ipon tho tables.
II Is asserted. however. that there MS
plenty of drink, plenty TO eat, and
plenty ~ conversation Ia MI In be-
tween courses. Mr., Mcintosh Is noted
for his hospitality and the dinner at
the cafe which lasted until the wee
hours did MOI detract from his reputa.
ton In the least. his friends say,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

A telegram was received In Albu-
querQue from Robert l.. Putsley. now
In Kansas City. Mo-. stating that the
father Of his wife died at Riverside,
Cal. and the remains viii be shipped
to Lawrence. Kansas. his old home.
for burial,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

Mrs. Steward.Lamb. OF Denver, has
purchased the millinery store OF
Parker & Fleming at Albuquerque.
and will make her announcement to
the public Mopday. The lady Is a
sister Of. John Steward. the linotype
operator machinist at the Citizen.
Both were formerly Of this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

taken them and succeeded In getting
a fire, around which all kept from
freezing I'll the storm was v g
Hines would doubtless have frozen
had he not overtaken the lost party
as he was hopelessly lost for six
hours on the prairie, Citizen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02
pgcos VALLEY SETTLING


Travelling Auditor Charles v SAT-
ford has returned from a ten day. Of
ticial trip through the counties of
Chaves. Eddy and %noosevelt he made
examinations or the records of the
financial Offices Of the three counties.
also Of the State Bank at Artesia.
Southwestern New Mexico IL cer.
tainly growing very rapidly said MI.
Sanford to a representative Of the New
Mexican. 1.-THE county was crowded
with homeseekers and land Is chang
Ing hands very rapidly. Many home
steaders and persons. who desire 10
purchase land. are coming daily. They
seem to be people with money aud
quite well to. do. They are buying out
! good many Of the original settlers.
Portales. the county seat 0f RGoss-
welt. Is growing 1t . satlsiecsory rae
zone day while | was in chat town
and visited the bank. hfseen iafd sales
were affected then and there and me
purchase money paid to the settlers.
From Texico west and sloug the line
OF the Eastern Railway Of New Mexi..
co. actual settlements under the
homestead law are many. iioasos and
shantles are going up In every direo
tiOn and the people WAC are now ycing
Into That part OF Our Z elrttory evident.
~ mean to stay.
Passenger cars are heavily loaded
UonlaG Into ths Territory, but -Golng
out rather light. This Is another
good indication. I Judge that BY to-
day sixty miles II the track on the
Eastern Railway Of New Mexico west
from .Texico are completed and while
II viii be months before this track.
ase Will BE- turned over to the operat-
ing department, still the construc-
tion department In using It to the full.
est extent and railroad supplies and
material are being pushed rapidly ia
the front. \
The country Ii excellent for rail.
road building, there being few arroy0s,
\ draws and no deep canons, that
know OF. The grades are atso gradual
and along the line OF the road here
WI " several prosperous towns
IL
ouARrGAs ron oovgRNoR-s
4 sVvpsk n hang MaAsd saeiAysat the
Palace hotel where decorators are fur
nishing and repairing the apartments
TO b. occupied BY Governor.to-be Her
bert J. Hagerman. Mr.. Hagerman |,
to have the two large rooms In the
southwest corner Of the hotel on the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-02

Mrs. Bert Stewart. who recently
came to Pennington from Missouri,
died Friday morning at 9 a. m.. the
cause Of death being q tubercular tn.
NOR.