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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-11

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y and actresses. y
y The theatre public is corrupt =
= Theatergoers are entertained most =
+ by plays that are drawn in moral 4
= cloudipess or tainted with social 2
y iCOnOclaSm.
: The author Cof problem pIay) de- :
= liberately heaps ridicule upon the =
most sacred social customs. 7
Z 1t is very difficult for woman :
= who is an actress to preserve her =
= WOmanly mOdesty.
The evil that these plays work =
must inevitably tend to &eact on the =
y actors and actresses themselves. =
The curse of the stage is the fl =
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of the author ard the demoralized pub
lie that he appeals to. This kind of a
play is more subtle and corresponding
ly more dangerous. In the few cases
where the author has actually present
ed grave social problem the harm Is
as great or greater Most theatre-goers
are incapable Of or would not take the
trouble to give the matter anything
like serious thought. Eager for any
thing new, they applaud him as a
prophet of a new creed who has merely
brought TO their attention a question
which should be given serious thought
before arriving at any conclusion.
Support Moral Disease by Sophistry.
Some authors who have written prob
lem plays have been men of unques-
toned genius. But they have put their
genius to the work of building up poi
sonous structures, cleverly twisting fact
into fiction, IN order to create a ques-
ton where none exists. They parade
moral disease an dsuppOrt it with deli
cate SOphiStry. Then these plays are
faithfully interpreted for a shallow pub
lie by the greatest geniuses on the
stage. The result is inevitable
In a recent review Of a problem play
which has been popular in New York,
the critic says in part, speaking of the
authors attack on the sanctity of mar
riage, that students have complained
that while ne convinces them of the
faults Of the present system, he fails to
suggest q definite remedy. But, if, in
friendly interest, / call a mans atten-
ton to the fact that Welsh rarebit and
and Holsters are not the most whole
some dishes to sup on, it does not de-
tract from the service have rendered
him If I fail to suggest, as a substitute,
lentils or bread and milk or absti-
nence.''
Sacred Customs Are Ridieued.
This is precisely the case in point. In
this drama the author has deliberately
heaped ridicule upon the most sacred of
social customs. With smooth and pol
ished wit he has taught his audience to
look upon marriage with laughter and
contempt as "apostasy, proclamation of
the sanctuary of his soul, sale of his
birthright. shameful surrender, igno-
minious capitulation, acceptance of de-
feat" etc. But he says nothing about
the Substitute" Nor is there any need.
If there is to be no marriage, there can
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-11

= educator ,
There should be no objection to a =
= dramatic lesson in social ethics be =
cause the sensibilities of few are
y shocked =
Many who are deeply moved by the =
lesson taught in an emotional play =
would go to a lecture on the same y
subject mentally prepared to scott.
As the story of a play is unfolded =
and received the moral is as surely =
absorbed with it. y
The stage teaches man. TO know =
himself and his fellow-man and the =
motives and emotions which rule 4
= them.
: In a hundred cases the dramatist !
teaches the lesson that society pun y
fshes terribly those who break its +
y customs. =
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ment. IF a manager announced that he
intended producing a play that would
give the public some much needed in
structiOn in social ethics In the shape
of long speeches along those lines bV
the actors, and that he did not intend
that it should be amusing, but q very
serious matter all the way through, he
probably would not have larger crowds
than he could handle.
But when a play by a we'll known au-
thor is offered with equally Ayell-knOwn
act0Ts and actresses in the cast, the
public viii flock to see it, secure in the
talned. They are prepared to spend a
pleasant evening. Their minds are
plastic, receptive; and as the story of
the play is unfOided and received, the
moral is as surely absorbed with 1t. But
If the moral, instead of the entertain
ing side, be made plain and challenging
as a sermon, the audience would be on
the defensive" mentally combating
the moral instruction which they so
readily accept when gently disguised.
In brief, many who are moved deeply
by the moral in an emotional play
would go to a moral lecture to scott
mentally at the same teaching.
"Shock a Few and Teach Many"
The criticism is made of plays such
as "Sappho" and Camille" that they
are bred in an air of extreme uncon-
'ventionality. that they do not give a
wholesome impulse to best social Gus
toms. That is in part true, in that they
are not drawn in peaceful, ethical lines.
But is not the lesson the more strongly
present? Should there be an objection
to a dramatic lesson in social ethics
even if the holiness of the work shocks
the sensibilities of few? Does not
the iron-boUnd social law triumph over
every obstacle in the end? Is not the
AlOidl stronger as THESE obstacles are
greater2 In the contest between the
courtesan and the home or family, the
latter invariably triumphs, and does
not that, coupled with the hopeless
misery of the defeated, teach as great a
lesson as possible?
Take, for instance. the story of Ca
mile. She loved Armand wholly and
simply, as any woman might have
loved. She had nothing to gain from
him but his love For that she sac
rificed eveTythisss-- and in the end she
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-11

Copyright. 1906. by S. Z. a. F. So
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
An EIOpemeRt Spoiled

Thursday evening Glenwood Off
GERS took from Rio Grande train No.
5 Frank Toohey and Mrs. Cur1en who
were charged with clipping from Coal
dale near Salida. With Mrs. Curren
were her two little boys, four and FIVE
years of age, Toohey was placed in
the county Jail and the woman and
her two childrn provided with a room
at the Hotel Glenwood.
Friday morning Mr.. Cur1en ap-
peared on the scene and, after expost-
ulating awhile with his recreant
spouse, agreed to take her back home
and the Curren family took the east
bound passenger last night. If no
one appears to prosecute Toohey he
will probably be given his freedom
today. Toohey and the woman were
headed for Salt Lake.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

George Swigart was brought to
Glenwood Wednesday on complaint of
E. Perham, of Satank, who charges
Swigart with cruelty to animals.
Swigart and his boy, while trying to
corral a vicious COW, used means
which Perham did not consider hu-
mane-hence the suit. The case was
postponed for 10 days and it is under
stood that Agent Kendritk, of the HUI
name society, who at first interested
himself in the case has withdrawn
his appearance on account of the re-
ports from Car bondale and Satank,
which indicate that Swigart was JUS
titled in what he did. 1t is also re-
ported that there is some personal
spite back of the affair
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
Thought of Mother When Too Late
II hope that my mother, who is ILL.,
has not heard of my troubles. -

II hope that my mother, who is ILL.,
has not heard of my troubles. -
Those were the words uttered yes
terday by boy still in his teens, who
has started out early on career of
active crime. He has landed in the
county Jail after engaging in long
series of depredations and crimes of
a minor character. He showed no
particular contrition for his offeuses.
no desire to reform, was sullep. de-
6ant and obdurate. The expression
that we quote above was the only word
that he uttered which would indicate
that he had any spark of feeling left.
1t was the sole redcening quality.
If this OF any other boy like circum.
stanced is to be saved that would be-
the only way to reach him, through
the influence of his mother.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
RIFLE.
given.

Rev. Stivers began revival services
at the Christian church on Tuesday
night.
The nursery statesmen are beginning
to make their appearance. so now all
may know that spring is not far dis
tant.
At meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce Monday night Mr., Edger-
ton, of Carbondale, presented prop
osition to establish a cheese factory
at Rifle. The matter was taken un
der advisement
Owing to the fact that Rev NAL
lsry, of Meeker, could not be here
next week and also because of the ILL
ness the pastor, Rev. l.. L. Thomas
revival services of the Methodist
church will not begin Feb. II, as had
b cen planned.
Messrs. McLearn, Munro, Mayor,
Humbert and others representing the
Chamber of Commerce. spent Monday
before the commissioners at the coun
ty seat asking for new road on the
south side of the river above Rifle
and also that the road on whic ch Web
ster Hill is located, be repaired
The Christian (Disci ples) church
dedicated their new building last Sun
day morning. The other churches
dismissed their congregations in order
that their members might attend the
services. rtev. L. g. Thompson, of
Denver, preached the dedicatory SER
mon. During the services of the day
the amount necessary to pay off the
balance due on the building, was sub.
scribed. Rev. R. M. Bailey is pastor
and it was through his efforts that his
congregation is now established in a
permanent home.
The pupils of the High school car,
ried out very pleasant surprise on
the principal, Prof. j. R. Ripple last
Saturday evening at the High school.
The professor was notified by one of
the boys that Mr.. Emerson wished to
see him at the school building. AS
this was not an unusual thing he came
into the building all unsuspectingly
when he was heartily greeted by his
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
EAGLE.

Fl. w. Leick returned from Denver
Saturday morning.
John Spraul, of Aspen, came in on
No. 8 tuesday night.
John Welch and Ed Watson brought
in quite bunch of cattle today.
Lauriston Stewart is spending this
week with his grandmother in Glen
wood.
Miss Emily Hockett has been on
the "ailing" list for the past few
days.
The Eagle Orchestra is doing fine
work under the leadership of Mr.
Schwartz.
Rev. and Mrs. Welch and Mrs
Glenn we're the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Moss Oleson Tuesday.
j. l.. Pike, we'll known cattle
man of Burns, spent Saturday in
Eagle as guest of D. Duncan.
Mrs. Hawley, one of Eagles most
courteous, best and sweetest women,
was the guest Of Mrs. Welsh last Wed
nesday.
The dance given by the Woodmen
on ground hog day, was quite sue
cess there being good music and fair
crowd in attendance.
A. d. Mckenzie and wife returned
Monday from Glenwood where they
have been for the past three weeks
under the medical care of DR.. Berry.
Little Helen Kimbel, of Glen wood,
the bright little neice of Mrs. Louis
Schwarz, who has been spending a
week with her aunt, left for her home
Monday.
Rev. Gordon returned from Uenver
Wednesday morning and while there
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

pupils who had gathered there. Short
ly after Mrs. Ripple, who had been let
into the secret, was escorted into the
room so that the victim had no chance
to escape even if he had been so in
clined. Guessing contests, finch, and
pit were INDUCED in until about IL
O'Clock when a dainty repast was serv-
ed by the young ladies of the High
school. After thoroughly enjoyable
time the party broke up, all speaking
very highly of the entertainment fur
nished by the hosts and hostesses.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

There is just one criticism to offer
as to this expression. 1t comes rather
belated. There appeared to be no
thought of mother or home when this
young fellow was staying out of nights
engaged in pilfering and learning the
ways of the burglar and the sneak
thief. The thought that the news of
his public disgrace would bring sor-
row to the poor woman only came to
him when he had been brought to
Justice. Then. and then only. did he
think of home and mother.
Bad as this boy is he is not wholly
bad. Defiant, brazen, apparently i'm
pregnable, though he was to good in
tiuence, there was one way to reach
mis- heart. and that was through his
mother.
The lesson ought not to be wholly
lost on other boys who are going the
same gait. There is no thought of
mother or home now. The kindly
words of the parent fall on unheeding
ears, and perhaps the answer to the
admonitions are rough and surly.
Mother doesn't count.
But when the prison doors swing
open and the boy steps in, then the
question assumes another aspect.
Mother appears in another light.
Mother love and mother kin dness take
on new meaning
just remember this little incident,
boys, you who are beginning to think
that home restraint is old, fashioned
and that mothers have no business to
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
CACHE CREEK.

Frank Preston is hauling his pota
toes to Grand Valley to car.
Frank Gillum and c. NJ. Rulison
took a load of beans to Grand Valley
Tuesday.
Mrs Il. H Dyer is still boarding
the lnemen of the Colorado Telephone
company.
Although the weather ppears like
spring we still look for plenty of win
ter yet.
j. 7. McCary and son, James, were
visiting on Holmes mesa Sunday af-
ternoon
Yes and Jim Evans were down
from Holmes mesa Sunday afternoon
calling on old friends.
Mr.. Bechtel and Mr.. Hammer, of
Mamm creek, we're Rifle visitors Tues
day. Mr.. Hammer is here visiting a
few days.
Misses Vida and Dollie McCary and
Edith Beesley were guests of Gus
Wetzel and family Sunday afternoon
and evening.
A jolly crowd gathered at the Riv-
ers ranch Friday evening and danced
until broad daylight. WetzeI and
Beesley furnished some excellent
music.
Several of our ranchmen attended
the smoker at Grand Valley Satur.
day night, and are enthusiastic over
the royal way the W. o. W. enter
tanned.
Organizer Kennedy, Of the W. o.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
CORRESPONDENCE
NEW CASTLE.

Elmer Chapman, of Raven, was in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. Lee Noren is the proud posses
sor of beautiful piano-a present
from her husband.
Miss Clara Richel entertained a
number of her friends Saturday even
ing, the event being her birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Yule returned
Sunday morning from Denver where
they attended the cattlemen conven-
tion.
Mrs. Gordon Goodwi and the chill
dren came in Thursday evening from
Yampah, to stay until the severe
weather there is over.
Word has been received here that
B. A. Mitchell was married in No
vember. He and his wife are resid-
ing in Ell Paso. Texas.
The local telephone men seem to be
right busy If they don't soon have
a central Office in Glenwood it won
be for lack of effort on their part.
The town board. at its meeting
Monday night, failing to agree on a
name for marshal, Mayor Norris ap-
pointed bluff" Pierce to act in that
capacity until such time as they shall
agree.
Miss Vera Courtwright, who has
been visiting Mrs. L. A. Barnes for
the past two weeks, returned to her
home on Garfield creek Monday. Mrs.
Burns accompanied her to spend a
few days.
Sunday being c. C. Hadsalls birth.
day, his wife planned surprise for
him by inviting his friends to come
in on him in body. A merry time
was had until late hour when the
guests departed, wishing Mr.. Hadsall
many happy returns of the day.
Sixteen ladies were present at the
meeting of the Reading club with
Mrs, Ben Brown Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Clement, Mrs. Browns mother,
assisted her in receiving. That the
ladies make charming hostesses was
agreed by all who partook of their
gracious hospitality.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
CARBONDALE.

George Swigart returned from Den.
yer Friday.
Charles Harris was in Glenwood
Saturday.
Mrs. L. r. Sherwood has returned
from Denver.
Ed Tandy was business visitor in
Glenwood Monday.
z. B. Higgins and George Weave,
were in Glenwood Saturday.
Mrs H. L. Edgerton and sor
LLOYD were in GIenwood Saturday.
Next Saturday meeting of beet
growers will be held in Carbondale.
James Brown returned from Denver
Thursday where he attended the stock
show.
Mrs. P. W. Wald has gone to New
Castle to visit her daughter, Mrs. O.
Larson.
Ruth Edgerton, the youngest chile
of H. L. Edgerton, is very sick witt
pneumonia.
The Current Event club met with
Ray Sumnicht Tuesday. A nice
lunch was served.
A water wheel for lifting irrigating
water will be exhibited. This wheel
is looked upon favorably by the farm
ers.
The Dutch club met with Kath
crime Flynn last Friday and after the
regular study music was the closing
of the evening.
Mr.. Dalon and Miss Irene Bennet,
entertained the Whist club Saturday
night. An elaborate lunch was serv
ed at the Hotel Carbondale.
George Swigart was arrested on 1
warrant sworn out by E. Perham fol
alleged cruelty to animals. The date
of trial has not been set.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

The county commissioners held an
interesting session this week hut for
reasons which we cannot control, it is
impossible to give detailed report of
their proceedings. E. NJ. Herriott was
appointed road overseer in the Glen
wood district and Ed Eakins, of Rifle,
was recommended to the governor for
appointment as water commissioner
in district No 80.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

he purchased new piano for the
Women of Woodcraft which will be
here in few days.
Mrs William Mayer left for Glen
wood Wednesday morning where she
will consult DR.. Berry. Mrs. Mayer
has been in very poor health for a
number of years suffering excruciat-
ingly with catarrh and neuralgia.
Last Sunday evening the home of
Sam Lemon was the scene of double
wedding. Charles Clauson and Au-
drey Stewart William Randall and
Matte Yost. Mrs. Clauson is sister
of Mrs. Sam Lemon and Mrs. Randall
is their cousin. Both brides are from
Dotsero and both young men claim
Eagle as their home and will live
here.
The whole community was grieved
to learn that Beulah. onlr child of
scarlet fever. She is little better
at this writing but is a very sick
child. AS consequence the schools
are closed and there were no meetings
in the church Sunday. Should no
other cases develop by Monday the
school will reopen.
The first day of the ''big hunt has
passed and, while nothing big was
landed, all declare the day one Of fine
sport and with such perfect weather
tomorrow is expected to be exciting
from start to finish They will hunt
toward and south of Eagle and, as
people always get what they come for
in Eagle, we know the day will not
be disappointing. Several ladies were
among the hunting party.
Last Wednesday night was one of
the prettiest and incest events of the
season. if not for several seasons. The
installation of the officers cf the
Ladies Aid society of Eagle. The
Woodman hall was beautifully deco
rated with evelgreens, potted plants
and a profusion of cut flowers The
hall was converted into a veritabe
drawing room; rugs, couches, hooks
being formed and in every way, from
the arrival of the first guest until the
departure of the last, they were en-
teItained. A reception committee
did themselves proud in looking after
each guest and it was the common
decision that it was a perfect evening
of entertainment. A short but eX-
cellent program was rendered and
each number received hearty applause,
after which Rev. Welch in very
impressive and beautiful manner
made the installation address to the
officers of the society, invoking the
blessing and support of the comm un-
ity on this society whose whole aim is
for good. Delicious refreshments
were served to over hundred guests
on daintily appointed tables for four
and Schwartz orchestra discOursed
sweet music during the greater part
of the serving of the Refreshments.
The officers installed were Mrs. Rev.
Welch, president Mrs. H. A. Hook
ett, vice president; Mrs. W. F. Orms-
by, secretary and Mrs. c. S. Lumley,
treasurer. In every way it was a
perfect success and the ladies are now
hard at work for the bazaar they ex-
pect to give, in connection with the
bazaar, an entertainment will be
given.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
No Time to Hunt Him I'd

A friend of The Press sends in the
following from the Geary Journal
which is so good we give it space:
An Indian living near Geary owed
one of our merchants and came in one
day recently to pay his bill; after do
ing so he wanted receipt. In vain
the merchant told him a receipt was
unnecessary. "Me must have to
show me owe you nothing said the
Indian. me go to heaven and the
Lord ask Injuu he paw debts. 1njun
says yes. Lord ask Ipiun where is
receipt. What Injun do3 Can't go
all over hell to look for you" He
got the receipt.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

W. will give an entertainment on the
phonograph at Cache Greek school
house Wednesday evening, after
whicl. the ladies of this vicinity will
furnish refreshments.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

interfere when you want to learn bad
habits, stay out late nights and join
the corner gang with its rough vul.
garity and its tendencies to active
crime.
Don't wait to think of mother and
her sufferin ings until the prison doors
clang on YOU
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

W. E. Howard and W. E. Tippett
committee from the Farmers Irri :
cation company, were in Glenwo ood
Friday taking counsel concerning the
work before them this spring in con
nection with the construction of the
big Antlers reservoir.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

Get on the tourist car at Glenwood
and stop off at Los Angeles. 1t takes
you over the new San Pedro Route. -
The agent will reserve your berth.
The Midland Route
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

The annual rumor that Glen wood
is to become the terminus of the
Colorado Midland road with joint de-
pct facilities and joint agent at the
Rio Grande station has been revived.
There is no doubt but this change will
finally be made but just when it is to
be, no one in Glenwood knows
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

Fred Herwick and Miss Madelaine
Floren, of Salt Lake, formerly a
newspaper reporter of Aspen, were
married last Monday evening at the
Episcopal 1ectory, Rev. Bulls officiat-
ing.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

The schoolmate friends of Miss
Lille Barrier surprised the young
lady last Saturday evening in honor
of her fourteenth birthday.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

G, E. Kruger attended the big lion
hunt Thursday He was armed with
camera and he probably aimed his
shots to better advantage than did the
majority of the hunters.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

Daily tourist car service to Los
Angeles via Salt Lake and the
"Clark Road" commencing Feb. Is.
The Midland Route.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

The appointment of Ollie Thorson a.
postmaster of Glenwood Springs, was
confirmed by the senate last Monday
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10

Rio Grande train No now carries
tourist sleeping car as we'll as
Pullman standard sleeper. and the
cost of double berth is $1.OO from
Glenwood Springs to Denver.
The Glenwood post., 1906-02-10
GLENWOOD GOSSIP

Miss Cora Epnen entertained a
of her school friends at her
home last Saturday evening.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-02
TELLS HOW HE WILL
 MAKE LAPS TALLER

Philadelphia. March 1.-Baron Ka nahiro TakalIi, surgeon general of the Japanese army and navy. who has caused something of a sensation here by outlining his plans for increasing the height of the men of Japan, an, nounced to the students of the Jef- ferson Medical College last night that English is surely destined in the near future to become the language of Japan and later of the world
 "Four-fifths of the Japanese boys are now studying English" he said. Tt is the language most admired in my country and is destined in the near future to become the official Ian guase of Japan, and will soon be the universal language of the world"
 The baron is considerably surpris- ed at the interest which has been caused in this country by his declara- ton that he hopes to increase the average height of the men of Japan by changing some of the century-old methods of Japanese life.
 His theory is simple and is founded upo nthe fact that the shortening of the Japanese men as compared with the men Of other nations is chiefly in the legs. He looked about for a cause and decided that from boyhood the Japanese are accustomed % sit ting on mats either directly upon their feet or in a manner that con- stantly compressed the legs, end that this custom is responsible for lbeir lack of leg development.