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The Washington times., 1906-03-18

dramatized version of Victor Hugo's
Les MiserabIes.''
Henrietta CrOsman has under consid-
GRAFTON i've plays for next season She
will probably retain Mary. Mary. Quite
Contrary" in her repertoire, as il has
been so favorably received this season.
Washington viii be represented on the
program at Chase's Theater this week
by the clever THO OF vaudevillians
Waterbury Brothers and Tenny. The
Waterbury brothers. Edward and
George, are both Washington boys and
before they embarked in a theatrical
career they held prominent positions un-
der the Government in this city
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chette" One table became so COM
pletely influenced by supernatural pow
ers that It would follow him about his
apartment like a dog. Another mani
festation was showers of roses from the
ceiling onto his head. All literary Paris
IS taking an amused interest in the
veteran pIaywright's experiences
''Sanga.'' a lyric drama by Isidore de
Lara. has just been produced at Nice
and is declareds by the critics. many of
whom were down from Paris for the
opening night TO be superior TO dan
nunzio's Daughter of Jorio." which it
somewhat resembles in theme.
-Sanga" is a pastoral drama dealing
with the love of a farmers son for a
young girl who works on the farm This
girl. Sanga. is an outcast who has been
sheltered by the family. The boys
father wishes him TO marry some one
else and drives the girl from the house.
She takes refuge in the mountains A
storm breaks over the valley, which is
flooded, and Sansa's lover. with his
father and fancee, take refuge on the
roof of the farm house. Sanga comes
with a boat and drags her lover to
safety. leaving. the two others to per-
/ lsh- The young man. however, is in
dignant and in a sudden burst of hatred
against the girl whom he had so pas
sionately loved he filings her into the
waters and in so doing is himself
drowned.
The Vicomte Henri de Gauthiers-V1-
lars. famiIiarly called Willy" and
known as the most redoubtable dramatic
critic in Paris. has written in terms of
unmeasured praise concerning Geral-
dine Farrar's recent performance on the
opening night of St. Saen's new opera,
'L'Ancetre," which has just been pro-
duced at Monte Carlo.
The high court of England has de-
cided. that a chorus girl who contracts
| illness through wearing damp tights
provided by the management of thea
ter, can recover damages The panto-
mime fairies are rejoicing.
| Miss Marien Winchester. the Ameri'
| can dancer scrom San Francisco. who
has achieved continental reputation
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
Behind the Footlights

The Little Gray Lady" a comedy ol
Washington department life. by Chan
ming Pollock who dramarized -'The
Pit." VIII be presented at the Columbia
Theater the week beginning April >.
The comedy was one of the hits of the
season at the Garrick, New York. and is
conceded by the critics 10 be the best
OF PoIock's successes.
Elsie Janis. who is a full-fiedged star
AT sixteen. is drawing capacity houses
in New York. She is said to be adding
new laurels TO her record in The Van
derbilt Cup"
Florerce Roberts. favorite of the
Pacific slope, is soon 10 open in New
York city in fher new play, The
Strength Of the Weak"
Thomas Jefferson has made arrange
ments for long stay in New York city
next fall. presenting his fathers play.
rip Van winkle" and The Cricket
on the Hearth"
Charles Frohman points to an unusual
record for this season. He states that
he has produced twenty-five plays,
twenty-one of which have proven pro-
nounced successes. In the deluge Of
failures such a percentage is indeed re-
markabIe.
Dallas Wexford. who is appearing in
+he title role of Mr.. Hopkinson.' has
accerted five-year contract under the
management OF James X. Hackett
Eleanor Robson Announces that she will
revive "Unleavened Bread next season.
Those who saw the play during its first
season will miss the excellent work Of
Edward Morgan. who died in New York
few days ago.
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt has extended
her farewell tour for a period of ten
weeks. She is now playing in the South
and Southwest. where skating rinks and
convention halls have been converted in
TO theaters temporarily. In Dallas the
actress will give her performance in q
tent.
II is rumored that Yvette GuilbeTt.
who appeared in Washington during the
past week in song recitaIs. will essay
the leading role in an American comedy
next season.
Francis wilson's new play. THE
Mountain Climber" has been favorably
received in New York. The play is said
TO depend largely upon the well-known
eccentricities of the actor for its sue
cess.
The well-known Dlaywrights Charles
Klein. Bronson Howard. and Milton
Royle. were in Washington during the
past week In connection with the copy
right question.
Edna May and her sIster. Jane. are
now in London. where preparations are
being made for an early production OF
THE Belle of Mayfair
Heinrich Conried has been given a
further lease on the Metropolitan Opera
House for three years.
Annie Russell Will open in a new play
in Boston on April 9. She has had a
very successful season in London. She
arrived in New York the past week
Oscar Hammerstein has followed
Charles Frohman to Europe in a search
for novelties for the season of 1867
FRITZ Scheffs drum beating has
caught the fancy of the Knickerbackel
Theater orchestra I'm New York. UpoT
the occasion OF her seventy fifth per
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through her nimbleness of foot. has
added to her Iaurels by making one Of
the biggest hits in the production at
the London Gaiety. where she takes
the part OF the sugar queen
The Water Rats. the Terriers. and
other societies composed of London
vaudeville performers have served a
demand upon the managers 10 have GER
tain Of their contract conditions mOdi-
fed. The managers have replied to
these demands by an emphatic No
and there is every prospect OF bitter
war IN amusement circles.
Under the present arrangements the
vaudeville performers by contract are
barred from accepting a second engage
ment within a certain time and certain
zone. This is called the barring clause
and the artists wish il modified SO that
it will De limited TO FIVE miles and six
months in the case of provincial halls
and three months and one mile in the
case OF London and suburban halls.
The artists wish TO do away with this
barring clause but the managers say no.
They point out that competition is so
keen that they must protect themselves
and that really the members Of the
vaudeville artists societies have too
many members. 10000 in all. whereas
about 1.S00 are sufficient to furnish the
musical halls with all the turns they
desire for all the year
James X Hackett has secured five
years lease on the Lew Fields Theater.
He viii open his proprietorship with
Mr. Hopkinson. which is expected 10
last all summer. and in the fall will fol-
low it with the London success, The
Little Stranger
After his three weeks engagement in
New York at tho New Amsterdam The
ater, Richard Mansfield will play one
week at Cincinnati. one at St Louis. and
two at Chicago, and will then close his
season.
Annie Russell is now on her way nome
from London. She will appear here in a
new comedy by a weli-knowr. dramatist.
the title of which has not yet been
announced.
In connection with the alleged refusal
of the Pittsburg Y. III. {. a. to admit
actors to membership. an enterprisine
Thespan statistician comes to the front
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with figures showing that there are fifty
preachers in the various penitentiaries
throughout the country and only fifteen
actors
Clyde Fitch Is TO aid Miss Edith Whar-
ton in the draznatization OF her famous
novel. The House OF Mirth.'
While the gratifying news is an
nounced that Mss Ada Rehan has pass
ed the danger point in her recent Illness.
IL will oe necessary for her TO take a
long and complete rest. and it is hardly
likely that she VIII play again this sea-
son.
Robert Grau makes the announcement
that arrangements have been practically
completed for o French theater in New
York He goes abroad shortly 20 engage
artists.
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formance in Mile MOdiste" she was
presented by that organization with a
pair of inlaid drumsticks.
+. H. Sothern is preparing for publica-
ton series OF the Shakespearean plays
in which he and Julia Marlowe have ap-
peared.
The personal effects OF Mrs Gilbert
were sold in New York al public auc-
ton recently. Very little interest was
manifested. and the mementos OF the
much loved actress brought surprisingly
small sums. A Bible which was present.
Cd TO her on her eighty-thlrd birthday
by the Ladies' Guild OF the Blooming
dale Reform Church, was bought for
$12
Frederick Thompson, one of the own
ors Of the New York Hippodrome. has
begun war on the seat spectators. At
recent performance he stood on the
steps OF the mammoth playhouse mega
phone in hand. and announced that if
patrons were unable 10 secure 81 seats
at the box Office. $50 seats would be
supplied at 81. The SPECTATORS We're in
an ugly frame of mind. and manifested
their displeasure before they were driven
away
De Wolf Hopper has returned TO New
York with 'Happyland in which
Marguerite Clarke continues to share
honors with the sear, as was the case in
Washington recently.
The grip has been playing havoc with
members of the theatrical profession of
late Ethel Barrymore was forced to-
Sit-Ry-the-Fire" and Marie Dressler
has found It necessary TO miss several
performances of The Squaw Mans Girl
OF the Golden West al Weber's
II is not improbable that David War
field will remain in New York all next
season in THE Music Master" He is
already credited with the longest run a
drama has ever had in the metropolis
Wilton I-ackaye goes to New York
shortly. II is his intention TO present
The Washington times., 1906-03-18
TIE Week S RlaybiHs

TIO%AI4-Henrietta Crosman. in
Repertoire. and the Metropolitan
Grand Opera.
BELASCO-Henry f. DiXey, in The
Man on the Box
COLUMBIA-Robert b Mantell. in
Shakespearean Repertoire.
CHASE 'S-MabeI Mckinley
Peggy From Paris"
ACADEMY-''Th Eye Witness
LYCEUAI-"Broadw Gaiety Girls
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

In connection with the alleged refusal
of the Pittsburg Y. M. c. a. to admit
actors to membership. an enterprising
Thespan statistician comes to the front
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Annie Russell is now on her way nome
from Bondcn- She will appear here in a
new comedy by a weli-knowr. dramatist
the title of which has not yet been
announced.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Miss Marien Winchester. the Ameri-
can dancer serom San Francisco. who
bias achieved 3 continental reputation
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

The Little Gray Lady" a comedy ol
Washington department life. by Chan
ming Pollock. who dramarized The
Pie" VIII be presented at the Columbia
Theater the week beginning April >
The comedy was one of the hits OF the
season at the Garrick, New York. and is
conceded by the critics 70 be the best
OF PoIocks successes.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

through her nimbleness of foot. has
added to her laurels by making one OF
the biggest hits in the production at
the London Gaiety. where she takes
the part OF the sugar queen
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Elsie Janis. who is a full-fiedged star
AT sixteen. is drawing capacity houses
in New York. She is said to be adding
new laurels TO her record in The Van
,erbilt Cup
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

After his three weeks engagement in
New York at tho New Amsterdam The
ater, Richard Mansfield viii play one
week at Cincinnati. one at St Louis. and
two at Chicago, and will then close his
season.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Florence Roberts. a favorite OF the
Pacific slope. is soon 10 open in New
York city in fher new play, The
Strength Of the Weak
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Dallas Wexford. who is appearing in
the title role of Mr.. Hopkinson.' has
accerted a five-year contract under the
management OF James X. Hackett.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Eleanor Robson Announces that she will
revive "Unleavened Bread next season.
Those who saw the play during its first
season will miss the excellent work Of
Edward Morgan who died in New York
a few days ago.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

II is rumored that Yvette Guilbert.
who appeared in Washington during the
past week in song recitals. will essay
the leading role in an American comedy
next season
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

The high court of England has de-
cided. that a chorus girl who contracts
illness through wearing damp tights
provided by the management of a thea
ter, can recover damages. The panto-
mime fairies are rejoicing
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Thomas Jefferson has made arrange
ments for d long stay in New York city
next fall. presenting his fathers play.
RIP Van Winkle' and The Cricket
on the Hearth
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Nine. Sarah Bernhardt has extended
her farewell tour for a period of ten
weeks. She is now playing in the South
and Southwest. where skating rinks and
convention halls have been converted in
TO theaters temporarily. In Dallas the
actress will give her performance in .
tent
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Charles Frohman points to an unusual
record for this season. He states that
he has produced twenty-five plays,
twenty-one of which have proven pro-
nounced successes. In the deluge Of
failures such percentage is indeed re-
markable.
The Washington times., 1906-03-18

Francis Wilson's new play. THE
Mountain Climber" has been favorably
received in New York. The play is said
TO depend largely upon the well-known
of the actor for its sue
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-28
HOW M'GINNIS GOT A JOB
Makes Personal Plea to the
President to Help
Him Out

Some few weeks ago the Leader pub
iished an article to the effect that Capt.
McGlnnis had been appointed TO po-
sition by President Roosevelt. Many
were incliaed 60 dsbelieve tho story.
To-day however. the facts IN the case
are verified. II was learned from an
authoritive source that McGinnis vis-
ited tho president in Washington and
made clean breast Of his riotous liv-
ing that his family was iu need of at
tention and that he was sorey In dis
tress McGnnis asked to be appointed
superintendent of Yellowstone park. but
ho was informed that this place had
been filled lie was offered his choice
Of Indian inspector or an attorneyship
ON the Dawes commission at MuskoBee.
He chose the latter place and win re-
celve 81 500 year for his services. Nc
Ginnis was formerly an attorney at
! Newl1irk; subsequently, he resided short
! tune IN Guthrie. In 1895 he borrowed
uniform, received "a commission from
1 Gov. Barnes. ana went to San Antonio
I Tex where Roosevelt was moboliSing
This troops. lie saw some "stin" SER
vice ia cuba Returning from tho
wars he located at oklahoma CITY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-28
WIDOW FINALLY WINS
Hargis Gangu Indicted for
Hus bands Murder, Spend
Fortunes in Defense.

jackson, KY Feb. rs. james Hargis,
Ed Callahan. B. f. French, John smith
and John Abner against whom indict-
ments were returned yesterday by the
Breathitt county grand jury, charging
the murder. or completely in the muir
der OF J. y. Marcum. have not yet been
arrested Bench warrnts were issued
aud placed in the hands Of Sheriff Craw-
ford. but 1t is understood they viii not
DE served until tomorrow morning when
they will ASK for a hearing for bail be-
fore Clrcilt Judge Rihble.
Hargls. Callahan ana French were
sued by the widow of Marcum for his
murder. and she WIS given verdict
FOR $4,000 damages. She caused then
arrest once on tbe same charge. but @
magistrate released them. Mrs. Marcun
has appealed to five grand iuries, with-
out result. but this last appeal brought
ap indictment
The expenses OF thtt teud, which Is
commonly known as the Hargis-Cockril
feud has cost the principals their for
tueea They have borne the cNpens'
az the trials OF themselves "a tn
ehargc OF numbering james Cockriil a
/ Ioxingion .he trials Of Jett and White
for both the Marcum and the. CoclSril
/ killings an Cynthiana, Tie trials OF WI
/ liam Britton for the Cockrin killing a
Lexington. ana has appeaed all th'
cases i.,,-ing the best attorneys in TIA
state.
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TO-DAY IN THE
DEPARTMENTS


According 20 military Fashion
sExecuuve Military order No 2' is-
Saicd this morning pt the eNecuuse de-
partnent g as follows
Brieadlor General Rnrlmsame aa-
iutant general OF the Terrig9ry of ok-
lailorna having rendered his rcHisHa-
tion. The same Is accepted ana General
Rnriingame Il hereby honoabiy dis-
ehasgad from the military service oi th'
territoiss
g. Cuptain Alva j. Niles, Quaf'er
muster. First Regiment ohahoum Ma
tional Guard. Is hereby appointed brig
adler general and adlatant general oi
the Territory OF Oklahoma. 70 ranN from
March I. 1906
g. General Bnrlingame VIII Turn over
ana deliver TO General Niles an quarter
master supplies. ordnance stores, en-
xinecr. sIgnal and medical property, mil
iary publications. etc. th3 property o.
me United States now il mis- possessioi
or charge. together with the books, ae
counts. documents. office furniture, etc.
pertaining to the ohice Of adjutant gen
oral and al property Of the Territorl
~ oklahoma which he may have in hi
custody. FRANK FRANrz,
Governor. Commander-in-C Chief
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-28
CHINESE BOYCOTT.
The Anti-Foreien Feeling Has Been
Greatly Encouraged

Manila, Feb 2S-A leading Ameri-
can firm in this city has received the
following cable from Canton.
"The boycott has greatly eacourage
ea the anu-foreign feeling Teachers,
reformers, agitators and the natives
now have the power Of the association
behind them. causing remarkable
growth in the reform party and secret
societies. while the anti-foreign, anti
dynastic attitude 10 the foreign con-
suls, encourages the masses Of the
people in their anti-foreign feeling.
"In the prefecture Of Chang-chew.
near Annoy. recent outrages against
foreign church procedure, approved
by Pekln has strengthened the reyolu-
tionary forces who are now eager to
try conclusions with the government
an a portion OF China between the
Yangtse valley. and the Hong Kong
district a dangerous anti-foreign feel
ing exists. which is likley 10 break
out at any moment"
The federal troops here are prepar
ing against pending outbreak.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-28
LAND GRANT SITUATION
CAUSES SOME AC-
TIyITY
MILLIONS IN JEOPARDY
Katy Road Would Profit by
Yitalized Grant.

Leader Bureau. Washington, Feb. 2s.-
The senate he's come to q tardy recog-
milton Of the fact that if q docs not
move with dispatch TO preclude g. such
conditions will be brousbt about la. the
Indian rtrribory as will viialize q land
grant made many years ago to the Mis-
souri, Kansas & Texas railway and give
Il "a claim to property valued at from
s10o0.0oo to $4,000
Every alternate section on both sides
of its right of way for 81 stance Of ten
miles was granted To the Nad, hu, on
the conditional proviso tina Z. the land
should become public domain OF the
United Sutes. Part Of the land which
would be included in the t9rms of This
grant is mineral land, SO that the valu-
alton Of 5000 600 placed on It BY some
Is. by others. thought to be a conser-
vativc estimate. To guard against such
contingency there is a provision ia
the bill to Provide for the final dis
position OF the affairs Of the FIVE civil
lized tribes that the land belonging to
these tribes shall upon the dissolution
Of these tribes mot become public
lands nor property OF the United States,
hut shall be held in trust by the United
states for the use and benefit OF the
Indians respectively comprising each OF
said tribes and their heirs as the same
shall appear by the rolls as finally con-
cluded as heretofore provided"
/ There were some members "a the sem
ate committee which had this bin under
consideration who thought that this ef-
| fort 10 keep the lands from becoming
subject to the railroad grant would not
succeed in other words. that. the at
4 tempt to hold the lands IN trust would
/ fail They suggested as further pre-
caution that the tribal governments be
! continued In force another year, by the
end OF which time these lands, which
are the residue remaining after ailot-
ment. could he disposed of by the tribes
either by allotment or selling them. The
Indian title to these lands is triba
gitle and unless the pending bill shoul,
provide otherwise the tribal rclatio-
win cease after noon Of March A. next
Il The fact. it IS held. even should the
government assume 90 take the land "a
a trust fund, It would De signal to tn
railroad to begin legal proceedings 70
this valuable property There is ur
gent need, therefore, that congress TAX
some definite action before March (.
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peep WeIl a. Lanaston.

Treasurer Ranlbo returned this morn
ing from I.angslon where. with l. G.
Cuss. he went yesterday afternoon 60
iooi after the deep well that Is being dug
shere 10 supply the school with water.
The wen Is thirty feet in diameter aud
eighty feet deep. The new dormitory
building for the girl students that Is
being erected is being pushed rapidly TO
completion. one story is now up. The
building win be three stories hig4 @hen
completed
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IN comanehe county.

Secretary Morris this mornng received
q letter from Inspector charlos Gorion,
situated al Lawton, in which be says
hat today W n Harris. Mr Wilson and
Mr. Cartrlght, AN owners of large herds
of cattle brought into the county from
Indian Territory, announced that they
would remove their cattle without the
sherins orders. He also added that Mr.
May. who reslsted the inspectors, had
paid ths costs Of driving out his stock
The costs @qis over Sio0-
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Mcconnell this aftomoou other dis
charges were ISSUED this morning 70
Privates unVld V Barnes, Cherry oua,
Roy H. Munigan Edwih @. i.e Grand.
OF Company a. because of change OF
residence
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REV. orscH ENTITLED TO CREDIT
Through His Efforts Lecture Course is
Successful Financially.

ora Samuel Gray' the popular lee
turer, spoke last night to a large and
appreciative audience at the First
Presbyterian church, from his an
nounced topic, "Three P's in a Pod"
Mr.. Gray Is clever and versatile
lecturer ard never fails to please his
audiences, Tho three ps he defined
as, Purpose. Plan and Principle" f"
The lecture is especially adapted to be
helpful to young men. and is equally
applicable to young ladies'. The sue
cess OF the Guthrie lecture course is
apparent already, and much OF this is
due 10 the able and preserving efforts
of Rev. Dlsch of the Methodist church,
South, who has the active management
of the course. The next number Is
Roney's poys. who appear March 20 in
a concert.
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The Partisan, everything TO wear for
ladies' and children

Deputy Clerk Flanagan, of Garfield
county. Is here from Enid for the pur-
pose of preparing "a list OF the UNDECIDED
land in Garfield county for the use Of
the assessors.
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II Is hardly aeccasary 20 INTRODUCES the
famous Frank Mahara 70 the theatre
going public. as he has always been high
in their estimation as first-class Dur
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mems $3.50 aud $500 genuine wells,
spring Weights and styles an leather.
new goods at old prices. A. c. Robin
son. III r. OKLA Ave
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Gently captured in El Reno and has
been returned to the penitentiary.
Wood is under a two-year sentence for
burglarizing a store in El Reno about
two years ago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-02-28

MY boys and Misses $3.50 school
shoes are uacqualcd for nt STYLE and
wear T. G. Robinson. III ~ Okla. ave.