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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-13
House Enchanted BY
a Beautiful Opera
..DR. sYNTAxr a HUGE SUCCESS
Large Audience Highly Delighted by
splendid Production Given By
Local Ladies and Gentlemen.

Inc mOAt De4uClIul ana eSCeHS"sJ
rendered musical comedy ever given
on the stage Of the Grand opera
house by artists or amateurs was pre-
scented to a large and highly enthnsi-
astic audience Thursday night whom
company Of clarksburg ladies and
gentlemen produced cdr syntaf. :
as the second annual grand perform
ance Of the Marcato Musical Club.
enhancing.
The play Is in itself sweet AND
dainty entertainment. but given as 1t
was Thursday night by company
of handsome and charming young
ladies and gentlemen representing
the typical feminine beauty. grace
and culture and the manly pulchri-
tude Of our own city which is famed
far and wide. 1t was something that
carried those who saw it into rap
lures of delight, into realms Of en-
caantment. No boy ever had more
beautiful dreams of fairy land
than the experience of all those who
saw this production Thursday night
The Cast.
The cast was as follows:
DIR. syntax Mr.. John Sanders
Prof. scowles. -. Mr.. Hal NJ. Rapp
Lord Lawntennis,, Mr.. s. R. Bentley
Jack Alden. .... Mr.. Frank MINIS
A-ihur Darlington. Mr.. Gus Smith
B5bs. Mr.. Fleming Holden
Msrope Mallow ..........
... Miss Pauline Stewart
Niobe Marsh -. Miss Lois Simmons
kiss Zenobia Tropics .........-
..... Mrs. John F. Estiil
Psyche. Mrs. c. E LamDero
Pansy. Miss Roszelle Estill
SaIlie. Miss Bessie Boggess
Gree, leader of chorus. 1919.
..... Miss Lillian cosmaI
School Girls in Miss Tropics Tount
Ladies' seminsry:
Miss Gay Estill, Miss Hazel Frost
Miss Lillian Osborne. Miss Edit
Heinze, Miss Mabel shinn. Miss Ali,
Trayers, Miss Martha Basel, Mis-
Lena Bartlett, Miss Jean Salzman
Miss Lena Ruttencutter. Miss Leon;
Creighton.
Hunters and Students:
Messrs. Francois, John and James
Boyle, Boughner and Camp.
The play opens up a woodland
scene near Miss Zenobia Tropics:
Academy. A bevy of girl student;
are singing a chorus and Mob
Marsh. young orphan who is par
taking of the charity of The insti
tuition. Is introduced in solo
She tells a
Story of Cinderella
which is very interesting 10 tn'
other girl students. Then Mis-
Tropics, the principal of the acad
emy comes on the scene and in thei
proper turn are introduced Dr.
syntax, an instructor in the acad
envy who is much infatuated witt
Miss Tropics; Lord Lawntennis, VIII
with his nephew, Arthur Barring
ton and the latter's friend Jack al
den. are touring America; Prof
scowles, teacher who holds a mort
gage on the academy and who is
The CowardIy William;
Merope Mallow, Psyche, Pansy an
sallie, students who are always U
to more or less miscief.
Arthur Darlington while GU
hunting finds a slipper belonging t
Miss Niobe. This brings about
Cinderella kind of an introductio
and he falls in love with her. JAG
becomes smitten with Miss Mallo'
and the love affair of Miss TropiC
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-13

Charles Despard is in Parkersburg
visiting relatives and triendsa few
lays.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-13

and Dr.. syntax progress about as
rapidly as those Of the others.
Scowles, the william, also becomes
smitten with Miss Niobe and each
time he endeayors to humilate and
insult her for REFUSING him, he is
Called to Account
by DR.. syntax, Darlington or Jack.
Catching Niobe. and Darlington
making love. scowles prefers
charges against the young woman
and she is expelled.
scowles carries his villiany far
ther and is scheming to coreclose the
mortgage on the academy so he
will have absolute CONTROL. All
prepare to go to the boat race Of
Harvard and Columbia. but scowles
locks Miss Mallow. Psyche. Pansy.
Gree and Sallie up in the school
dormatory. but
They are Rescued
by Jack and Dr.. Syntax who bring
them down ladder from second
story window in time to go to the
boat race. At the boat race Scowles
and DR.. Syntax wager about all they
have on the race with the result
that the william loses his money and
his prestage with the school,
At that moment harrington walks
in with Miss Niobe upon his arm
and introduces her as Lady Barring
ton to the great delight of all. At
that time the love affairs Of the
othres reached happy elimination
and the story
Ends Happily.
An interesting scene is the third of
act / which represents class room
of Miss Tropics academy pretty
vehicle for several witticisms, hui
morous situations and pretty sing
ing.
The feature of the opera of
course is the singing. Miss Sim
mons takes the principal role and
she has lumber of solos, duets
and responses which she rendered
with great ability. She has an ex-
cellent voice and one quite musical.
Miss Stewart as Miss Mallow
Charmed Her Auditors
with her singing and several solos
and a duet in which she took par.
brought forth generous applause.
Mrs. Estill played a perfect part
and her efforts constituted great
factor in the excellence Of the play.
Mrs. Lamberd as Psyche was fine
and she kept the audience contin-
ually Laughing by the funny things
she was required to do in the DIFF
ferent scenes. Miss Estil and Miss
Borgess. as Pansy and sallie were
also very good IN their parts. Mr..
John Saunders as DR.. Syntax, DEM
onstrated that he is
A Born Actor
and has great histrionic ability.
Mr.. Rapp as Prof. scowles, rem
dered his part very nicely and won
great admiration with his solo
about Mr.. Woodpecker. Sam Bent
LEY, as Lord Lawntennis had the old
English Lord in Florodora beaten
forty ways and had a grace and pol
ish about his acting that was real
fetching. Prof. Gus Smith as Ar
thur harrington made big hit in
his important role. His singing
was unusually good. and as he has
A Magnificent Voice
Ihe supported the opera very strongly.
lMr. MINIS as Jack Alden was sim
Iply hne In that part and he too
came in for share Of generous APP
Iplause in recognition Of his singing
as wen as acting. Fleming Holden
as Bobs. Lord Lawtennis's lackey
N
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-12-13

J. Carl Vance was IN F'airmont
last evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
PROVO NEWS NOTES.

Provo. Sept 81 Carl Alfred and wife
went to Spring City this morning. Mr..
Aired will spend a week or ten days
j. ]. Kirby. the thirsty cook. who
rolled a keg of beer away from the
Brunswick yesterday, was fined $50 to-
Mrs. A. A. Noon. who was stricken
with paralysis about week ago, Is i'm
proving. Her children who were out of
the state have come home to be at her
bedside.
The following deaths have taken place
at the State Mental hospital: Arthur
Pugh OF Ogden. native of England 50
years of age, whose death was caused by
a valvular disease. His remains were
taken to Ogden for burial. Mrs. Amelia
/. Kirby of Hyde Park, Cache county. a
native Of England, at the age of IS years.
from exhaustion. Her remains were taken
70 Hyde Park for burial
William NJ. Whipple left today for his
some time here visiting friends. ~. =
Miss Beulah Bachman left today for
Salt Lake to take position in the l. d.
g. hospital.
tee and the Republican candidates met
here today and Eph Homer was re-
elected chairman OF the committee. He
re-appointed Harry Cuff secretary. 1t
was decided to open the campaign Oct.
10. An invitation was extended to the
committee and members by the Woman's
Republican club to take part in a rati-
fication to be given by the club at the
club rooms Monday evening.
Reoecca Hartley has commenced suit
against the San Pedro, Los Angeles &
Salt Lake Railroad company for 5000
damages for personal injuries sustained
by plaintiff through stumbling and fall
ing upon a track belonging to the de-
PENDANT company on the depot grounds
In this city Aug. IL. 1906. while on her
way 10 the station to take passage on
the train TO Salt Lake City PLAINTIFF
broke her right arm by the fall. and
negligence is charged against the COM
pany by reason of failure to plank the
crossing in the street and to light the
pace so that the defendant might see
that the track was not planked
DIR. Byron w. King lectured on Read
Ing before the Utah-Juah counties
teachers institute. which was held today
Superintendent Eggertsen gave some
valuable instructions TO the teachers in
regard to their work
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program was rendered and refreshments
were also served.
city thi sweek examining the work of
the schools.
Thomas Kearns was a Park visitor this
week
Mrs. Mckee and daughter. Miss Susie.
were called to this city Tuesday morn
ing by the illness of Mrs. j. z. Westover.
County Superintendent Boyden spent
the fore part of the week in this city on
school business.
The regular meeting of the fire depart
ment was held Wednesday evening in the
city hall and after all business had been
done away with Chief Byrne informed the
members present that refreshments had
been prepared and that all were requested
to stay and partake of them The MEM
bers of the city council were also pres
ent and q jolly time was had by all.
Mrs. Alber' Ivory Of Salt Lake is visit
ing in the Park, the guest Of Mrs. G. E.
Gushing.
Thursday morning on a brief visit with
friends.
William Osika went down 10 the city
Sunday OF, a brief visit.
Mrs. John L. Harrington went down
to the metropolis Friday afternoon on a
brief visit
A very quiet church wedding was that
of Wednesday afternoon. when Mrs. Nell
lie Harrington and Mr.. George McGivem
were united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony, Rev. Father Galligan officiating.
The bride was prettily gowned in gray
and was attended by Miss Katie Sweeney
and she wore white. William Donovan
was best man. After the ceremony the
wedding party was driven to the home
OF the bride. where reception was held.
Mr. and Mrs McGivem left on the after
noon train for Salt Lake, where they will
visit for a few days and they will then
return to this city to make their home,
where both have many friends.
Mrs w Wilcox and her nephew VIII
liam Seable visited in Zion this week.
Henry Shields was among the outgoing
pa ssengers Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Short entertained several
of their friends at their home on Main
street Cards were played and a pleasant
evening spent.
Mrs: K. dinner and children are visiting
in Salt Lake.
Herbert Connolly was in the city this
week on a brief visit.
The Columbian Literary society of the
High school gave their first program I'M
der the direction of Professor Street and
Miss K Cunningham Friday afternoon.
Harry Dunn left Thursday afternoon for
Idaho where he will make his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lindell entertained
a crowd of their friends Thursday even
ing at their home in Ontario canyon. The
evening was pleasantly spent in games OF
all kinds.
Don Gee left Sunday afternoon for his
home in Sprngville. Utah.
The following party spent Tuesday at
the Hot Pots. Miss E. Reese, Miss Be
kerage. Mrs. j. w: Spriggs and Mr..
Kearns
Mrs. A. r. weeter is visiting in Salt
Lake
Mr. and Mrs Berry returned home from
Centerville Thursday evening.
Finley Watson returned this week from
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
NO CHANGE OF VENUE.
Judge Booth So Decides in Prosecu'
tons for Violation of City
Ordinances.

Provo. Sept. 29.-There can be no change
OF venue from the city Justices courts of
the state, in case Of prosecutions for vio-
lations of the city ordinances Such is
the holding OF. Judge Booth in the district
court. The question was raised in the
case OF Provo city VS.. A. H. De Long. de-
PENDANT was prosecuted for the offense
OF battery under the city ordinance. and
before the commencement Of the trial.
nleo an affidavit. in the usual form. ask
ing for change of venue to some Other
Justce- Justice Noon denied the appli-
cation holding that such could not be had
unoer the law. The defendant appealed
to the district court. where the ca1isa x,a 9
argued before Judge Booth by CITY At
torney THOMAS for the city and Attorney
basley TOT the defendant on Friday aft
ernoon. After the argument the court
look the matter under advisement until
saturday morning, when the ruling as
stated above was announced. The city
offlcers are much pleased with the effect
of the decision
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
CHINESE SKILL WITH AXES.
Carpenters of Cathay VIII Compare
With OccidentaIs.

Naturally preeminent among the
skilled craftsmen of China the carpen-
ter still maintains the leadership says
the Engineering Magazine. Though
almost invariably welded to the use OF
the tools of his ancestors and to their
methods, judged by results he is more
efficient in his line than are the aver
age OF the foreign trained filters and
machinists in theirs, though q constant
diminution of the difference is in
progress.
In judging the performance of the
native wOrkmen ii is almost impossible
to avoid the popular bias that addition
to their own methods and tools in
variably beSpeaks fatuous conser-
Vatism Though this is in many cases
true, IT will often be found on care
full observation that what has passed
for stubborn blindness to the virtue
or innovation is In reality a keener
perception OF comp Aratiye merits than
the judge himself was aware Of.
This is particularly true of Chinese
carpenters. While most of their com
monest tools differ in some radical
way from our own, 1t is never safe TO
assume the superiority of the west
ern product. Their small AK, for ex-
ample, is a beautifully balanced tool
and they are remarkably adept in the
use of 1t, being able to work as true
a surface Herewith as can be obtained
with an adze in the hands OF the white
man.
On heavy work it is customary for
two TO hew together on opposite sides,
striking alternate blows. Both hands
are used and the recover Is ever the
shoulder, alternate right and left There
Is g. freedom Of swing with an accu-
racy Of delivery that is a treat 10
watch and the apidity of blows is al
most bewidering
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
PARK CITY HAPPENINGS.

Park City. Sept. 2s-The funeral of
George Redsull will be held today from
the home OF the deceased. and the in
torment will take place in CITY cerne-
terry In the family plot
p. c. Mclaughlin. an old-time Park
City miner, died today at his home. OF
stomach trouble. Deceased has been in
Park City for some time. Funeral will
take place Monday.
The dormant condition OF politics has
at last been broken. and the Republicans
have announced their primaries and
county convention, the former TO be held
on the 10th and the convention on the
18th OF october. The convention will like
ly be held in Park City
The Democratic dates have not vet been
set. but ii is expected that they will oc-
cur about the same dates. and the con-
vention Will be held in Coalville.
A building boom has struck Park City.
and several new houses are in course OF
construction. Every carpenter is en-
ployed, and many jobs are waiting for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30

NEW BANK FOR LEHI.
May Be Branch Of American Fork
Institution.


Lehi Sept. 2S.-Lehi IS to have another
bank. James Chapman of Salt Lake CITY.
stephen Il. Chapman. Alex Thornton and
Washourn Chfpman OF American Fork
were over 10 Lehi today to complete ar
ransements for Its opening. It was not
DEFINITELY decided whether the new in
sututlon VIII be an independent corpo-
ration or whether IL will for the present
Fork. iA u Anericsn
The home Of the new institution will be
IN the postoffice block. next door west Of
the postoffice The stockholders Of the
LEM Commercial and Savings bank re-
Gently decided to change their articles OF
Incorporation, making its new name the
Otan Banking company. with its princi-
pal place of business American Fork and
conducting bank in both Lehi and
American Fork One-half of the stock will
oe held in each town and one-half OF the
board or directors Will reside in each
city. 1t is proposed to conduct the new
bank along similar lines and Lehi parties
VIII become interested with the Cnipmans
IN what will be known as the down town
bank
Two steam plows are now at work in
CEDAR valley blowing up lands prepare
tory 10 planting dry farm wheat One
Cedar Valley Land & Development COIN
pany, composed of Lehi, American Fork
and Alpine parties. The other pillow is
operated by Bishop Sedden of Salt Lake
City. The plows so far are blowing eight
TO ten inches deep, but are not doing very
satisfactory work. Heavier plows have
been ordered and IL is expected that they
VIII be more successful.
William Bostwick, a musician with
Maharas minstrels, was arrested for as
sault and battery his wife at the
company's car last evening and was fined
50 by Judge Taylor
S: j. Taylor left for Nevada today with
a FLOODED stallion. He will trade the
stallion for a carload of work horses.
which will be shipped to Lehi
Nathan Rockhill will leave on the ex-
curslon to Ely. New. tomorrow Mr.
Rockhill holds some very valuable min
ing property in the Black Horse district
near Ely.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
SPANISH FORK HAPPENINGS.

Spanish Fork, Sept. 2s-David Prior.
principal OF the Lake Shore schools, to-
gether with his two small children had
iust returned from the depot when he met
with a serious accident. While removing
a chair wrapped in paper from the buggy
the horse got frightened and ran away.
In trying to stop the horse Mr.. Prior was
struck by the buggy, causing a disloca-
ton OF the knee. With the aid OF several
neighbors DR.. Dunn Of Springvilie who
had been summoned to aid Mr.. Prior, sue
cessfully set the injured knee. The horse
in starting. gave the buggy such a Jerk
that II threw the two small children from
the seat TO the bottom OF the vehicle
which fact probably saved their lives.
Zachariah West. an aged and respected
citizen of Spanish Fork. died yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs Samuel Patterson. one OF our most
esteemed ladies. was buried yesterday
State Superintendent A c. Nelson and
County Superintendent l.. f. Eggertson
are visiting our schools today
The Democrats are going TO have a
hand shaking and general good time at
the pavilion Saturday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN
Emil Anderson Succumbs to Attack
of Apoplexy-Had Suffered
Previous Attack.

American Fork Sept 29-Emil Ander-
son, highly respected citizen OF this
place, died suddenly at 7:15 o'clock last
night from apopleXy. He was stricken
but few minutes before his death Doc
tor Noyes was Immediately summoned,
but before he arrived Mr.. Anderson was
beyond human aid and had passed away.
This is the second stroke he has been
attacked with, having suffered the first
one about three years ago, and he has
been an invalid ever since. Mr.. Ander-
son has carried on the business OF under
taker and casket maker in American Fork
FOR years, and has made all, or nearly
all the caSkets that have been used here
and was well known in this vicinity as
well as throughout the state. A peculiar
feature of this death is that Mr.. An
dorSOn has been expecting another at
tack OF apOplexy and fully appreciated
death at any time. Therefore ne made a
casket soon after his first attack for him
self, made 1t out of oak, and as near de-
cay proof as possible and has had il
ready TO receive his body. When the sud
den attack came which he has been ex-
pecting and was fully prepared for.
The deceased was born in Slagelse,
Denmark, in the year 1S45. He Joined the
Mormon church in his early manhood and
emigrated to America in the year 1871.
Coming direct to Utah. Funeral services
will be held in the Third ward meeting
house Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 2 o'clock
p. m
The wedding reception given at the
home Of Mrs. Benson in the Second ward
Thursday night in honor of her daugh-
ter's marriage to Mr.. Wash Varney, was
a brilliant affair. The young couple were
married early in the evening by President
James H. Clarke. The lawn was artis-
tically decorated and lighted with cleo
trio lights and chinese lanterns. There
was a large crowd Of friends and rela-
tives as guests and a most scrumptious
wedding supper was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Varney will make their home in
American Fork.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30

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PARK CITY SOCIETY

very pleasant affair was the surpriss
party Monday eveningSo on Mr. and Mrs
]. c. OHard. by q number of their friends
the occasion being their eighteenth we'd
ding anniversary. The evening was very
pleasantly spent in cards and other games
Refreshments were also served and good
time had by ALL
Miss Florence Kelly returned to Salt
Lake City Sunday afternoon after an ex-
tended visit with her parents in this city
The local lodge Of the X. of Pa held a
social service in their rooms Tuesday
evening after the regular meeting A
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
COAlVILLE NOTES.

Coalville. Sept. 2S.-Oswold s. Wilde
and Amelia l. Clayton were given a
license to marry YESTERDAY The cere-
mony was performed last evening by the
F. Wilde.
Funeral services over the remains of
Henry Reynolds were held yesterday AT
Wanship. Mr.. Reynolds at the time OF
his death was 81 years and months old
and has been in Summit county rortv'
five wears ~ - =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
No. 100 MAIN STREET,
SALT LAKE CITY.

Dillon, Mont. where he has been visiting
for about ten days with his family
Miss Winnie Cunningham chaperoned
the Junior class of the High school on a
picnic up the tramway Saturday
Mrs. Kelly entertained at Dutch lunch
Sunday for her son Bert
Tie senior class Of the High school
had a picnic Tuesday
Mr. Perry returned home Friday morn
ing from Salt Lake
Simon Bamberger spent Friday in Park.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
DOING NOTHING.

Catholic Standard and Times)
Yes. lady," said Hungry Higgins,
police persecution ruined me life
Why, when | wus first arrested. years
ago, / hadn't been doin a blessed
thing
Poor man." said the kind old lady;
here's a dime for you. And what
charge did they trump up against
your"
"Vagrancy. a'am.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
WHEN 1T AUTO, BUT WON'T.

(Stray Stories)
What does this mean-a six horse
power motor carr"
why, one that requires six horses TO
drag it home when something goes
wrong with the works"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
NOT WORTHY OF NOTICE.
GOndon Tattler.

tLonoOn Iattler.)
Maud have just received an offer
OF marriage which came by post this
morning. He said that his love for me
was great but that his income was
small.
Marie-What pity! Who was It
from?
Maud really didn't notice. That
was enough.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30
EXPERT KODAK FINISHING.

Harry Simpler, Commercial Photog.
rapher, Isl Main street. Get my new
price list.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-30

Davis county fair at Lagoon Oct. 8.
4, 8, g. Trains, 100, 4;30, $50, 80 p.
m. Fare. so cents, including admission
to grounds.