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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
An Odd LEGEND.

Thomas Jefferson, the founder of
the Jefferson family of actors, was
remembered curiously in the will of
Weston, who was himself an esteemed
member of Garrick's company West
on's will contained this item:
81 have played under the manage
ment of Mr.. Jefferson, at Richmond,
and received from him every polite
ness. I, therefore, leave him all my
stock Of prudence, it being the only
good quality / think he stands in
need Of"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
His Mistake.

"He hasn't succeeded in his politi-
raj ambitions"
NO; the trouble with him is that
he apes the swell people"
That's not the trouble He might
ape the swell people all he pleased
if he didn't afterward monkey with
the plain peorle!"-Catholic Standard
and Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
Ann and Ann Street.

Who was Ann after whom Ann
street in Manhattan il named? The
records apparently leave the matter
in mystery, except to tell that she was
the wife Of the first man who owned
AID occupied its site
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
Dancing Proves Fatal.

Many men and women catch colds
at dances which terminate in pneu-
monia and consumption. After ex-
posture, if Foley's Honey and Tar is
taken it will break up a cold and no
serious results need be feared. Refuse
any but the genuine in yellow pack
age. j. Z. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

We have secured the agency for
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
purifies the breath cures headache and
regulates the digestive organs. Cures
chronic constipation. Ask US about
it. J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

sanitary flushing system.
A well at New Burlington, o., yields
both salt and fresh water.
Steel piles are now economically cut
off by the use of the electric arc.
Niagara Falls as power generating
plant is worth $46,OOO,OOO per year.
Nevada seems apt to forge to the
first place in the production of pre-
cious metals.
Colorado, Montana and Utah have
shown a decided decline in the produc-
ton of precious metals.
Architects in many instances are
specifying electric plate warmers in
new houses being constructed.
The steel sleeping cars which the
Pullman company is building will
weigh 25 per cent. more than the pres
6QL cars.
The Edison company of Milan, Italy,
is at the head of the largest hydro
generating syndicate ever formed in
that country.
The record of six ducks which laid
207 eggs between March and May II
is beaten by the performance of four
ducks belonging to Albert Allmut, Wit
tenham, Abingdon. In the same period
they laid 240 eggs.
Electricity is now being largely used
in the bookbinding industry for en-
bosSing and such work. With the aid
of the current it is possible to make
$50 impressions per minute, which
more than atones for the increased
cost of the heat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
HANGS BY HAIR TO TREE.
California Girl Has Experience Like
That or Ebsolom.

San Francisco Thrown from q
horse that she was riding and caught
BY her hair en- tho overharring br
81 tEee Bliss El3och E1nl Can
a beautiful San Francisco eigl who
nwo7 mated r-..-r
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
His Sentiment.

Eyes, I acknowledge that your IA
Their did me favor once which placed
me under lasting obligation to him.
/ cannot, therefore, refuse to lend you
the money. But come around to-mor,
row for it, won't your"
Certainly, if you haven't got it
now"
"Oh, have it now, all right; only
/ hate on such notice TO part forever
with what is near and dear to me. =
Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
MAxIMs FOR THE PLoDDER.

Be ready for emergencies, and never
doubt.
Don't trust to luck, but hard work.
"Drudgery is the gray angel of sue
cess"
Good habits and the ability to grasp
opportunities and see possibilities are
indispensables.
There is no royal road, no special
gift. 1T is the rut, the plod, the grind,
the humdrum that win
Such tools as honesty, order, pa
tience, self-denia1, accuracy, prompt
ness, punctuality must be always at
hand, oiled and sharpened
Make your work your hobby. If you
cannot realize your ideal, idealize your
real. Be cheerful, look for stars, not
sunspots. If you fall don't forget that
your greatest glory consists in rising
every time you fall
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Steel piles are now economically Gu
off by the use of the electric arc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

A well at New Burlington, o., yields
both salt and fresh water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
It -.

"HoW 90 you find things caL this
rra- Eer strau GER
FOR ems, H
prompt reply OF the nadVe.-DatrCit
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
Since 1890.

Punctuation marks were first used
In 1890
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
SCIENCE BREVITiES.

Key West has salt water fire and
sanitary flushing system.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

If we cannot live so as to be happy
we can at least live so as to deserve
it.-Fitche.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Deck me with the garments of inno-
ceDcc, said Vice.
Place the crown of fidelity on my
brow, said DislOyalty.
Garb me with the habiliments of hui
mility, said Pride
Beautify me with the dress Of duty,
said responsibility.
Put sincerity's gown upon my
shoulders, said Deceit.
T T s8.5: Lat me p aEee
and nashamed.-Eict9r Robinson. ga
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
SIZING UP WOMAN.

1t is one Of mans joys.
He thinks he does it well.
Much too often he is all wrong.
He fails for a number OF reasons.
First he takes the charmer that ap.
peals to him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02
WITH THE SAGES.

Better shun the habit than struggle
in the snare.--Dryden.
Circumstances are not in our pow.
er; virtues are.-Dean Farrar.
If we cannot live so as to be happy
we can at least live so as to deserve
it.-Fitche.
A reader would like information re-
garding song, "By and by you will
forget me-"
There never was any heart truly
great that was not also tender and
compassionate-Sou
Keep myself in peace, and thou
shalt then be able to make peace
among others.-Thomas a Kempis
He who receives a good turn, should
never forget it; he who does one
should never remember it.-Cnarron.
He that does good for goods sake
seeks neither praise nor reward, but
he is sure of both in the end.-Penn
No action will be considered truly
good, unless the will was so, for by
the will the act was dictated.-Seneca
Nobody does anything well that he
cannot help doing; work is only done
. well when it is done with a will
Ruskin.
Experience is a safer and more use
full guide than any principle, however
accurate and scientific it may be-
Buckle
For him who aspires and him who
loves, life may lead through the
thorns, but it never stops in the des-
ert.-Lord Lytton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Niagara Falls as a power generatin
plant is worth $46,000,OOO per year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

A reader would like information re
garding a song, ''By and by you viii
forget me-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

There never was any heart truly
great that was not also tender and
compassionate.-Sou
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Circumstances are not in our pow.
er; virtues are.-Dean Farrar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Keep myself in peace, and thol
shalt then be able to make peace
among others.-Thomas a Kempis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Nevada seems apt to forge to tn
first place in the production of pre-
cious metals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Better shun the habit than struggle
in the snare-Dryden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

The Edison company of Milan, Ital!
is at the head of the largest hydr
generating syndicate ever formed i
that country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

For him who aspires and him who
loves, life may lead through the
thorns, but it never stops in the des-
ert-Lord Lytton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Colorado, Montana and Utah hav
shown decided decline in the produc
ton of precious metals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-11-02

Be ready for emergencies, and neve
doubt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
STORIES OF THE OPERA.
Yang"

The following outline of the interesting
story revealed in De Wolf Hopper's famous
comic opera success Wang" Is given for
the benefit Of Star readers anxious to learn
the plots Of the various operas being pre-
scented at the New National Theater.
Wang was written by ]. Cheever Good
win and the music composed by Woolsen
Morse. 1t is in two acts with scenes laid
at the Harbor of Pechabury, at Burmah,
and the throne room in the royal palace
at Bankok. Siam.
Wang. the regent of Slam, intercepts a
letter addressed to Mataya, his nephew,
who is about to be crowned king. This let
ter was gwen into the keeping OF Monsignor
Frimouse. the French consul at Pechabury.
Burman. VINO died while on trip TO his
native land. and was written by Mataya
father former King of Siam, warning his
son against WangS duplicity, and advising
him where he viii find the royal treasure.
Wang. on his arrival IN Pechaoury. discov-
ers that the box containing the treasure
and crown jewels has been turned over to
Nine. Frimouse by her late husband, and
she insists that it be given to Mataya: out
Wang, in order to gain possession thereof.
marries the widow before the coronation
of Mataya.
The Siamese law DEGREES that should the
king marry foreigner he loses his crown
and Mataya. having fallen deeply in love
with Marie. Stepdaughter of The former
Widow Frimouse, abdicates in favor OK
his uncle, Wang: but Immediately after the
coronation ana during the few minutes ne
Is king, he signs papers of divorce, annul-
ing the marriage OF Wang and the widow.
Col. FracaSSe. olu adm.rer OF the now
twice widow. offers her his hand. Mataya
marries Marie, and Wang succeeds In gain
ing the throne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
AROUSED THE SLEEPERS.
Miss Walker Has a Nocturnal Elk
perience at Her Hotel.

Miss Charlotte Walker had retired for a
much needed rest at her hotel the Lincoln
last Tuesday night after an al-day re-
hearsal of "Zaza" at the Belasco heater.
It must have been about o'clock In the
morning that two policemen, passing the
hotel heard sounds of a vigorous argu-
ment coming from a room on the third
floor The emphatic voice Of a WON
an fiercely denouncing some man could
be- distinctly heard, and as the argu
ment became more and more pronounced
several heads were projected from various
windows, and the two policemen saw II
was I'D to them to put stop to the dis
turbance that was spelling the beauty sleeI
of the hotel patrons.
Ringing the bell to awaken the night
clerk, the two policemen pounded also upor
the door in order to get to the scene OF tne
disturbance all the quicker.
Some woman Is lambastfng her nus
band good and plenty" remarked one OF
the policemen. Finally the party located
the sound of a womans angry voice coming
from a certain room on the third floor.
why that is Miss Walkers room. ex-
claimed the clerk. There must be some
mistake.
But even as the clerk and the policemen
listened there came over the transom the
distinct, emphatic voice OF Miss Walker
bitterly denouncing Bernard Dufrene and
crying out Il hat you'll hate you'll hate
YOU"
The clerk knocked on the door. Miss
Walkers mother meanwhile had been noti-
ned, and she, too, called out to her daugh-
ter. The sounds inside the room subsidized.
Then. after a pause, the door opened and
Charlotte Walker. rubbing her eyes sleepily.
asked calmly:
Whats the matter? Is the hotel on
nre?'
It required ten minutes OF intense argu-
ment to convince Miss Walker that she
had been reciting the lines of her part in
'Zaza" in her sleep. making 30 much noise
that the hotel was aroused. though 1t did
not disturb her slumber in the least Miss
Walkers mother explained that her daugh-
ter did not sleep we'll. and must have wOr-
ried over her part in "Zaza' at the Be-
lasco Theater this week until she said the
lines in her sleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
Luna Park.

Herbert's Grenadier Guards Band and the
Duff1n- Redcay Troupe are the distinctive
features announced for this week at Luna
Park. Add to these stellar attractions a
half hundred diversified types Of amuse-
ment. and an abundance OF fresh air and
cooling breezes and you can figure out why
the daily attendance at the park multiplies
as the season progresses. The band as
fitting tribute to its Virginia engagement.
has arranged a program replete with pop
ular and standard music. Director Herbert
will continue to conduct in the same force
full manner that Is characteristic OF this
rigid disciplinarian.
The Duffin-Redcay Troupe. the most SEN
sational Of all casting gymnasts, have an
aerial act that is thorough in every detail.
These gentlemen are the only members OF
the saWdust arena who have been success
loOp-the-loop through space They will pro-
vide the free vaudeville at the usual hours
namely. 4:3O in the afternoon and 9:3O at
night.
For the edihcation Of the children of
Washington, Alexandria and other imme-
date sections Manager Goodfellow will
place all concessions at their disposal, free
Of charge between the hours of and
daily excepting Sunday. This will include
gate admission to the park and free trip
on or admission to such concessions as the
park controls.
For shade. fresh air and advertisement
Luna Park has few equals, and 1t Is a
foregone conclusion the little folk will take
advantage of tho seasonable invitation ex-
tended to them.
Saturday, August g. will be known as
Sunday school day at the park The rep
resentative teachers of Washington and
Alexandria have expressed their willingness
to be on hand with their classes on the day
in question. The same extension of cour-
tesy will be given the Sunday school chill
dren that made the day enjoyable for
the public school CHILDREN on the afternoon
Of July -. Extra added attractions. in
keeping with the occasion. have been in
stalled, and day OF unalloyed merriment
Is looked forward to.
Vocalist Chester r. Spencer will intro
duce a number of new ballads in conjunc-
ton with Bovella's orchestra in the dancing
pavilion. and the moving picture exhibit
for the current week outclasseS previous eff
forts in this connection from an amusing
and Instructive viewpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
Belasco,

Miss Charlotte Walker will appear in
the title role of 'Zaza" at the Belasco
Theater tomorrow night and all the week,
with the usual matinees Wednesday and
Saturday. This will not only be the great
est undertaking in Miss Walkers theatri-
zeal career, but 1t will also mark the climax
of the summer stock season at the Belasco
Theater, for no greater production could
be attempted than to get up such stu
pendous offering as 'Zaza" in less than
a weeks time. Miss Walker has been
preparing for "Zaza" several weeks, but
1T requires extraordinary effort to drill
such large company in such a compli-
Gated Offering Miss Walkers admirers
will no doubt feel that she is somewhat
venturesome to challenge comparison with
Mrs. Leslie Carter in this great role, but
Miss Walker has already successfully
challenged comparison with several other
great artists by appearing as Nora in "A
Dolls House" with emphatic success. 1t is
understood however. that Miss Walkers
the wishes of Mr.. Belasco to see her play
this wonderful role.
1t is well understood among observers Of
theatrical affairs that Miss Walker is
under contract with Mr. Belasco to be
starred the coming season al Mr.. Belasco's
home theater, and there is perhaps senti-
mental as we'll as business interest in want
ing to see her play 'Zaza' in Mr.. Belasco's
Washington theater, that the wizard of
of the range Of talents of his newest star
Rumor further credits Mr.. Belasco with q
prospective visit to Washington tomorrow
night to witness the work of his new star
In this difficult role
The unhappy story of "Zaza' Is no doubt
familiar to all readers, and need not be re-
peated. Suffice 1t to say that the story
starts behind the scenes of a provincial
music hall near Paris. where Zaza is all
the rage, and involves a love affair with
Bernard Dufresne. This first act showing
the music hall stage. with motley gather
hind the scenes, Is one Of the most wonder
full first acts ever shown on any stage Here
all the secrets of life behind the scenes are
revealed, and here Zaza Is shown in her
dressing room making up for her turn on
the vaudeville stage. This scene will tax
the capacity Of the Belasco stage. and it
will be well presented tomorrow night.
Miss Walker will be supported by the
full strength of he Belasco Stock Company.
Edward Ellis will appear as Cascart. the
music hall singer. Sydney Mather will be
Bernard Dufresne. and Alice Butler will be
the bibulous Aunt Rosa. Rosetta Brice will
be seen as Alice Morel. and nearly thirty
others will be utilized In the cast. The ad-
vance sale of seats has been the largest Of
the entire season at the Belasco Theater,
but in spite OF the unusual nature Of the
offering the same summer schedule of
prices Will be strictly observed. "Zaza"
will no doubt prove the trump card Of the
Belasco summer stock season, for GER
tainly no more potent drawing play could
possibly be presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
Coming Attractions.
New National.

The coming week, starting with the Mon
day night performance. will be the tenth
week of the Aborn Opera Company's re-
markably successful summer season of
opera at the New National Theater with
the famous comic opera success. Wang,
as the offering. This perennial favorite.
the joint work Of J. Cheever Goodwin and
Woolsen Morse, made De Wolf Hopper
famous as a comic opera star. and also did
much for many other artists who appeared
with him from time to time, for there Is
probably no comic opera written that en-
braces SO many prolific roles. affording OPP
portuntty to as many clever people. In
deed, Its cast demands q larger number OF
capable artists than any other, without in
the least overshadowing the star part 1t
IL one Of those lively. invigorating compost
tons Of music and laughter that Is above
the range Of a mediocre cast, and will have
q personnel Of the highest efficiency.
Robert Lett, the comedian who has estab-
ffshed an enthusiastic circle of admirers
here. will be retained for the title role OF
character for his faultless comedy methods
and excellent voice. Two special engage
ments that will Lend the "all-star'' stamp
to the occasion are Norma Kopp for her
Of Siam, with decided leanings toward
European customs. and William Danforth
for his familiar and amusing characteriza
ton Of Col Fracasse, the tipping old in
Oh the oldfNeSe militia. 6Otn MISS
Kopp and Mr. Danforth became identified
in their respective roles in Wang" with
De Wolf Hopper. in whose support they APP
peared for several seasons
There Is no more successful and pleasing
portrayer of boy parts on the comic opera
stage than Miss Kopp, whose enactment OF
Mataya Is well remembered here; and there
are few character comedians as funny and
at the same time as artistic as Mr.. Dan
forth. In the. rest of the cast a number of
favorites who won success In other Offer
ings of the present Aborn season will be
brought back for special assignments in
roles in which they have been successful
elsewhere. Among these are Marie horgan.
for the comedy character of the Widow
Frimouse: Sabery D'Orseil. as the coquet-
fish milkmaid. Marie. and Harry Dale, as
the forlorn negro. Pepat. keeper of the
sacred elephant, and general scapegoat for
Wang. Others already familiar to the New
National clientele and of long-standing
popularity will include Edith Bradford, as
the ingenious Gillette: c. w. Phillips, as
Chow Sury; Harold Blake. as Lieut.. Jean
Boucher, and Trixie Cadiz, as the ire
pressible messenger boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
"Dolly Warden" Highest Vote.

The voting contest established by the
management of the New National Theater
among the patrons of the Aborn Opera
Company's summer season, to determine
what operas will be most desirable for pro-
duction during the month of August, has
resulted in a large majority in favor of
Dolly Warden" with several other operas
disputing for the second choice. This
charming STANCE and Edwards comic opera
was already scheduled for week in the
latter part of August. but on account of
it's overwhelming election by the Aborn
clientele, 1t has been advanced to the
week of August 5. opening next Monday
night. The Lulu CHASER production. one of
the most artistic in modern comic OPERA
has been secured intact by Messrs. Aborn
for this revival and the opera will be
staged exactly the same as originally, in
every detail. The Aborn management has
also been in negotiation for some time for
suitable cast. and has been fortunate in
securing artists who have appeared in their
respective roles before. Grace Orr Myers
played the title role last summer in a
half dozen cities for as many weeks with
the Aborn companies, and 1T is declared
her very best achievement AS Dolly she
has just the style OF ingenious comedy,
and plenty of 1t, that fits her irrepressible
personality. and the music IS quite as we'll
suited to her charming voice. She has al
ready made q warm place for herself In the
affections Of New National audiences who
will be glad to welcome her on her return
to the cast. Charles p. Swtckard. who Is
remembered for his artistic Interpretation
of the Barnabee part in THE Serenade,"
will return also, for another entertaining
comedy character, that of Lord Gayspark,
a most eccentric conception. well placed in
Mr.. Swickard's hands. Harold Blake will
have the tenor role of Capt. Harcourt. in
which he appeared with Lulu Chaser. and
Huntington May will have his former char
acter Of Jack Fairfax. j. A. WailerStedt.
the well-known baritone, has also been
speclally engaged for his former role of
Can't. Belleville. Others who will be seen
In narts they. have assumed before include
Sa hery D'Orsell, as Letitia: c. w. Phillips
as NARROW: Gordon Hamilton, as Cragsby;
Blanche Hyde. as Lucette, and the same
big Aborn chorus as ever.