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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
"The RnynI Chcf."

In these days OF expensive produe-
tiOns and eXtrayagances In stage
dressing. Il will be a dehg.t 10 see
what Is said 10 be the handsOmest
production OF the season The
Royal Chef. which comes 10 the
Grand opera house next month Is
said 10 be the cOstliest made by any
manager this season and cost the
management over $4,000 and when
IL is seen here these figures will not
be doubted. This management Is
noted for its expensive productions
never sparing a dollar Ia dress and
settings. In The Royal Cher there
are twenty-fOur different sets Of cos
tunes which are used by the chorus.
These are all made Of real silks and
yelyets. The society dresseS which
the show girls wear being imported
from Paris. while the dresses OF the
principals are all models Of the lat
est gowns by Paquin. The court
cost tumes In the production are cop
les Of robes worn BY royalty.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

be rainbow, aud the gates to the
|riy OF success as securely barred
In her as are the gates OF the tenn
3s Of Thibet 10 the unbeliever.
4 hen came a day when the thumb
n II Manuscript OF The Three of Us"
.ane TO the hands of Walter y.
Asrence He read the play him
|sl, not hy proxy, and he saw in Il
laai which the others had not seen.
he saw a group of real human be-
hE, actu0'od by real human mo-
lves, aud saw that the story un-
loded was O. story with a soul.
Therefore, be wrote note TO Miss
|Cfoihers.
Within tWcnty-four hours con-
uacis and agreements were dis
eassed and signed. and players
we're being considered for the prin-
eple roles Two months later "Tha
InIee OF Js' was presented at the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
"CHECkERS."
A Play by Players Who Can Play
the Game.

IL Is quite as pleasant TO note the
return to town of a clever, interest
Ing play, as to tell Of its coming for
the FIRST time. Such play is
Checkers" which won laurels here
last season and doubtless will do so
next Wednesday evening at the
Grand opera house. when Il will be
here again.
The company, under the same
management. is composed largely OF
the best members OF last years or
gani2ation. Hans Roberts will play
the title role and he announces that
so long as the playgoers show their
liking for hi,l In the part he will
continue TO play e. And the same
statement holds good regarding
Dave Braham, who has played con-
tinuously the most cleverly drawn
character OF a race track tout named
Push Miller. since the first per-
formance of Checkers" five years
ago.
Among the others OF the old Nom
bers of this play are Frank Daniels
pretty and clever niece. who last
year played the part OF Pert but
showing a greater tact for comedy.
she was assigned to Cynthy. the ex-
cruciatingly funny house maid aud
with her Pauline Eberhard will be
seen in Aunt Deb. Then there are
Joe Wilkes as the crusty banker and
Robert Craig as the intensely funny
Rube, Bud Breckenridge.
Among the new members OF tho
Checkers" company is Miss Steph-
"A a. Nn 4 fol l. N0sa0. a. L..
TO mention her without remarking
that she is the niece OF the lovable
Longfellow who during his long life
stood among the head OF American
poets. This will be Miss Longfel-
lows first appearance as leading
woman. Since. I'm her teens. her
first entrance on the stage as n mem
ber OF Augustin Days musical COM
edy ga Runaway Girl" she has
PLAYED many characters, but always
with her longing eyes and heart on
the part OF some gentle. natural in
genue. And In the part of Pert. II
Is thought she has found her quest.
The story of Checkers" has been
told and acted so often. Il is need
less 10 set Il forth again. II has
many times been tersely termed n
slice of life" II has a natural,
iainty love story and as strong an1
vivid a racing act as was ever put
ipon the stage; an act so real, that
he late Honorable VIM. G. whitney.
n the close OF the first performanc,
n New York said: Checkers ls
he finest racing play have ev ri
ieen." So IT'S playing Is promised
lere. and an almost entirely new set
If scenery has been built this past
summer, and the entire set been
'ainted TO adorn the telling OF the
ale
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
Coming Theatrical Events


the two of you miss seeing The
Three Of Us, wrote Alan Dale, the
famous critic of the New York
American IF YOU love a clean.
legitimate play which will make You
tingle with the thrills of emotion.
laugh with enthusiasm and delight
at the humor Of its situations and
the scintillating wit of its dialogue,
and excite your best and noblest
feeling to their great heights-ln
short, II YOU want to see the best
play of the year, see The Three Of
Us Seats on sale at box ONCE
Monday at 9 a. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
THE THREE OF us"
"CHECKERS" AND THE
"YANkEE REGENT"
IND SOMETHING TO PLEASE EVERYBODY
u,rr F1RsT.CLAsS PLAYS TO BE PRESENTED VERY
TAENT-GRAND OPERA HOUSE TO PRESENT THEATRE
ooIps EVENINGS OF DELIGHTFUL ENTERT
so,E OTHER DRAMATIC MATTERS.

her time in replying. II requires
but little knowledge of the seating
capacity of a theater and the royal
ty percentages on the gross receipts
that ace paid to dramatic authors,
to estimate what THE Three of Us"
meant to Miss Crothers in a financial
way during the all season run IN
New York. Moreover Charles Froh-
man bought the English rights to the
play. That also means much in dol
lars and cents.
But Miss Crothers has found an
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

N>~-~---~~-~> -~--~~---~--eNs-~--~-~<@
lCrothers. comes to the Grand opera
house Monday night.
| No play recently since tile Music
Master" has received The enthu usias-
tic praise which has been accorded
| The Three OF Us" It's fidelity TO
life. its perfect east. the minuteness
| with which every detail has been
carried, the human interest, the
pathO3. the everyday life story n
/ tells makes II theatrical event
which one can never forget or grow
weary OF seeing
Rhy Macchesney, the heroine, and
| her two brothers are THE Three
I OF U.s." after whom their mine was
named. They lived / NJ western min
ing camp. but there was none OF tho
usual western exaggeratlon OF red
| shirts. top boots. guns and whiskey.
Neither Is there any OF the conyen-
tional mining machinery and crowds
OF rough miners. All four acts are
interiors, two OF them taking place
in Rhy's homo.
Rhy Is a girl OF flesh and blood.
wise, unselfsh. loyal 10 her brothers
and the memory and wishes Of her
AakMfl " MNh naH AhAN AA'N '" NHfN'N Nff'a
bring up he two young boys who are
her brothers Strong in the conh-
dence Of her own honor and inno-
cence, she sweeps aside the laws of
convention al the time of need and
rises 10 heroic heights In her de-
fense Of her own and her brothers
integrity.
There Is, Of course. delightful
love story In The Three OF Us,
what play would be complete with
out one But this play Is so un-
usual, OF such absorbing interest ana
the two men who are seeking Tor
Rhy's love are so different and the
plot I lists and winds ln such orig
lnal and unconventional ways that
the audience Is In breathiess sus-
pense throughout about every mo-
ment OF the play.
The Three Of Us has all the
emotional qualities one could de- !
sire. IL Is said to be doubtful II
there "a any one who could SIT
through the third act and see hhy
defend herself and her brothers
against the man who Is eonspiring
no ruin them without a thrill ting
ling him from head 20 foot. In a
word. The Three OF Us" characters
are men and women; its long sua IL
emotion and Il IA the exquisite SIM
pllcity OF the natural. "Dont let 4
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

r,gbteen months ago, Rachel
erotbers. the author of The Three
n lis" was engaged in going from
L. New York manager to another
rsinlv seeking to interest them In
ker plays. She was by no means a
genius, pale and pictur-
Zane because kindly fortune pro-
<lSed her with what she should eat
III wherewithal she should be
tlothed. But the desire of her
Hart TO have a play produced,
.eemed as far away as the end Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

trI1~-s square Theater. The
ts'v - 100 Non on that first night. and
q. ot,s,eorded In the newspapers Of
q ,e-s.lhg morning, Is now a part
b ~ -sslleal history. recent history
lsar ago 0''uf'lu less thAn
\ - s's,es'lng point Is that with
aacs ~. aSys Of the first perform
e,u.sa.-a - Croihers received very
passrs-. no,es from several OF the
nfes a. no had refused "Tho
e.aat.,..,e "a Offering 20 advance
t,ulsrs sams for the next
C'1.ks,. = der pen. But Mas
'oaia we'll aford TO blds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
The Cow-Puncher.


The Grand opera house has Sc
cured The COw-Puncher" "a the at
traction for Monday. November 4.
This drama Of ranch life IN Arizona
Was written by Hal Reid Mr. Reid
shows a happy understanding OF his
subject He has taken the rough
cowboy OF the plains. under whose
shirt OF blue the heart beats true.
and developed him into a hero. Tom
LawtOn. a man who cannot write his
name, yet proves himself born
leader OF men, man 10 command,
and inspire respect. Brave as a lion,
simple as a child and the bearing OF
a king The various characters are
built CLOSE 60 nature. The play 10
Intense and interesting. w. y. Mann
the producer deserves eFe0it for the
admirable manner Ia which II IL put
on. Scenery, light effects and casts
are said 70 be among the best ever
seen on q local stage.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
"The Stronger Sex"

One of the most interesting pro-
ductions of the season is that of the
successful comedy. THE Stronger
Sex" which Is the vehicle for Maude
Fealy's second starring tour under
the management OF John Cort. "The
Stronger Sex" has already enjoyed
a wonderful life in London where it
played for seve ncoLsecutlve months
at the Apollo thcater befort the
most cultured and refined audiences
OF that great metropollc. Miss Fealy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

Wore saekoloth Wedding Dress.
IN order not 70 lose a legacy OF
$500 left 10 her by an eccentric
aunt, a young lady was. Ia France,
some time ago. married wearing a
wedding dress which. though OF
fashionable cut. was made OF sack.
cloth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
"The Alaskan."

All comic opera New York is talk
ing about MY Totem Pole" the big
song hit of The Alaskan" the new
comic opera by Joseph Blethen, Max
Figman and Harry Girard. Folks
who have been to- Alaska or even to
Seattle II not to natural history
museums, are familiar with totem
poles. The Alaskan family tree was
considerable OF a surprise to New
York comic opera patrons. and when
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

Can you afford 20 tribe with so
serious a matter as TO neglect a bad
cold or cough. when for a trining
amount you can secure a bottle OF
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy"
that IL guaranteed 10 cure or money
refunded. Price aSe. SOC and sl.00
per bottle. For sale BY dealers ev-
erywhere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
THE THREE OF U.s."
\ story of Intense Interest and
Graphically Portrayed.

With a record OF 227 nights az
the Madison Square theater New
York, unlimited praise from the
newspapers and audiences who have
seen IT, Walter n. Lawrences orig
inal production of THE Three uf
U.s. four act drama by Rachel
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26
THoRNs AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS
Notes About Last Nights Splendid
Play and Players.

Several ladies OF the ''ThOrns and
Orange Blossoms" company while
playing recently Al philadelphia
were guests OF a vomans club ana
were shoWn many courtesies, espe-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

Usually when a play scores a his
In one of the metropolitan cities.
several road companies are organiz-
ed and sent en- tour. giving the pub
lie the Impression that Il is the same
cast and production seen in the
larger cities. This has never been
the practice of the Rowland & Cliff
ford Amusement Co., which owing
to its many threaters and different
attractions Is enabled to put the at
traction In theaters under its con-
troll and after a run sent on the road
with exactly the ensemble of play
ers and scenic equipment seen ia
Chicago, and this is particularly
true of the "Thorns and Orange
Blossoms" company which is at the
Grand opera house again tonight
almost direct from its run at tn,
Academy of Music in Chicago The
production In its entirety, all the
players, the ponderous scenic effects
and electrical contrivances are in
tact. The company Is headed by
Miss Flora Fairfield. a charming act
ress, and big favorite in New York.
Boston and Chicago.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

The gowns worn by the ladies OF
the "Thorns and Orange Blossoms
company are amazing creations and
attract considerable notice. One
gown in particular worn by the lead
ing lady, Miss Fairfield, is said 10
be the most extensively artistic
dress ever seen on the road.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

cially in their visit to Liberty hall,
where all the priced colonial relics
were shown. Miss Flora Fairfield.
leading lady of the company. was
particularly interested as both her
great grandfathers gave their lives
for Americas freedom.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

In the first act OF the opera on tho
opening right OF It's run at the
Knickerboeker theater. about score
of giant papier mache Totems came
marching on the stage. n man being
concealed within each OF their shells
of course, the audience fairly rose to
Its feet In applauding.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-26

the theater are tremendous, but the
ltheater demands life service OF its
people, particularly OF those who
have won success.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
CANTRILL OUT; CARROLL IN
Judge James CantriII Resignes his Seat
on 8ench-Hon. John D.
Carroll Appointed

Frankfort, KY, May, 2S,-Judge
James Cantrill, of Georgetown, re-
signed his seat on the bench of the
court of appeals today and the gov
ernor at once named the Hon. John
D. Carroll, formerly of New Castle,
Henry county, but later a commits
sioner, of the court of appeals. to the
vacancy. Judge Carroll was sworn
into office at the opening of court
this forenoon as an appellate judge.
Judge Cantrill resigned because of
his failing health and his inability
to attend to the duties of the office.
Judge Carroll is not only regarded
a competent successor, but is one Of
the leading lawyers of the State.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
DAvIESS COUNTY
Will Instruct For Collector {. 7. Franks
-..State Meeting Held in Louisville
Wednesday June 10.

The Republicans of the state will
hold county mass convention on Sat
urday afternoon, June 10, for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
state convention which convenes in
Louisville on Wednesday, June 10.
1t was ordered that in all county
mass conventions and ward mass con-
ventions the vote of the conventions
upon all questions shall be taken
viva voce. The basis of representa-
ton in the state convention be fixed
at one delegate for each one hundred
1OO). or fraction over fifty (5W,
votes cast for the Republican electors
at the presidential election of 1904.
Davless county is entitled to thir-
ty-iour delegates to the state con-
vention.
1t is a well known fact that the
Republican leaders IN Greensboro and
Daviess county do not favor the can
didacy of Wilson for the nomination.
1t is believed that Daviess county
will send a delegation instructed for
Collector +. II. Franks for governor.
While Mr.. Franks is not candidate
for the nomination the local leaders
say that Daviess county Republicans
should show their appreciation for
his services to the party by giving
HIM this complimentary Endorsement.
The Republican county executive
committee met yesterday and called
a mass county convention for June
Is. The committee, by unanimous
vote recommended that the county
convention to instruct for Franks for
governor. -Owensboro Messenger.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Queen Of Carnival.

On next Friday evening, May 81,
at six o'clock the most popular lady
in Marion will be known, also crown
ed the Queen of the Carnival and
receive handsome brooch. The
contest is open to all young ladies
of Marion. You can find votes and
ballot boxes at Orme's and Haynes
Il Taylor's drug stores and the dia-
mond brooch is now on exhibition
at Levi Cooks jewelry store. Votes
are one cent each. The young lady
receiving the largest number of votes
will be crowned Queen and her best fell
low will be the King So 90 on boys
vote for your choice and you will be
King.
The following judges have been
selected to make the official count:
Messrs. j. i. Travis, Jr., W. II.
Clark and j. b. Sedberry. The
mayor of the city will crown the
Queen.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Reunion Celebration.

May 26 happy crowd Of relatives
met at the home of Fl. l.. Belt to
celebrate the Stembridge reunion.
You may know all were eager to
be there when We say that they be-
gan to arrive at II o'clock the night
before. At noon H. X. Stembridge,
the head of the family, was seated at
the table, everyone present taking
him just a little piece of something
to eat. But the funny part was he
failed to eat it all. Several had
measles and could not be there, but
a goodly number was present.
A GUEST.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Sunday School Convention.

The Crittenden county Sunday
School Convention, will be held
Tuesday July End, in Wilson grove
near spar mill at l. &. crossing. On
Monday night before, there will be a
business meeting of the officials of
the county Sunday Schools, at which
the state officials will be present.
r. NJ. FRANKS,
County President.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
no! FOR THE CARNIVAL
Big Crowds Are In Attendance and A
Big Time Is Engaged
By All.

The West Amusement Company
which is exhibiting each afternoon
and evening at their grounds in the
Blackburn Weldon addition, is a
success in each and every feature.
The Society Circus with its edu.
Gated dogs and vaudeville features is
certainly good and we'll worth the
price of admission.
When you visit the "Old Planta-
ton" and see those negroes dance and
sing you feel like you were living in
the days of the sixties.
Boneta, the armless wonder is
certainly wonderful, to see her
write, play the banjo, use the scis-
sors, knife etc, is very remarkable
indeed.
A show which every one should
see is Noname, he is one of the
strangest freaks of human nature
ever seen in the country. Very In
telligent and DR.. A. G. Ratcliff the
manager is always glad to tell you
Noname's life history and his habits.
All in all it is one of the best shows
on the midway, and is more than
worth the price of admission.
What everybody enjoys is the
-go-round everybody rides and
has good time.
Large crowds are in attendance
each night and both old and young
are enjoying week of fun and
having a royal good time.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
$40, Real Estate Deal.

The heirs of the late Gus Terry,
have sold the home place, the old
Blake Terry place. to syndicate of
Marion capitalists for SO, 600 in
cash.
The place contains 40 acres, and
is heavily timeered and thought to
be rich in mineral. Among the for.
tunate purchasers are reported the
following:
G. B. Hina, Sturgis; j. n. Bos'
ton, T. H. Cochran. G. f.. Weldon,
DR.. F. w. Num-, H. F Morris, W.
A. Blackburn and j. g. Mills, Of
Paducah, salesman for Simmons
Hardware Co, of st. Louis.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Teachers Elected.

The Board Of Trustees for the
Marion Graded School met few days
ago and elected the following teach
ers:
Principal, John p. King, of Glow.
export.
Eighth Grade, Miss Margare,
Moore.
Seventh Grade, Miss Frances Gray.
Sixth Grade, Miss Florence Harris.
Fifth Grade, Miss Wayne Henry.
Fourth Grade, Miss Ethel Hard.
Third Grade, Miss Carolyn Harris.
Second Grade, Miss Lena Woods.
First Grade, Mrs. Fanny Walker.
The primary teachers from the
first to seventh grades inclusive will
receive five dollar per month raise
on their salaries for the next term.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Judge Matt RedwIne Refuses 10 Preside.

Sandy Hook, KY, May 27.-It
only required Judge Matt Redwine a
few minutes to dispose of the Hargis
cases this morning so far as he is
concerned. He declined to preside
during any of the trials Of the Breath
lit feud cases and ordered the clerk
to certify that fact to Governor Beck
ham. The cases will now be re-as
signed for trial at the October term
of court, but can be tried sooner if
the special Judge to be appointed de-
sires it and can select time conven-
lent to both parties. While no one
is in position to know will admit it
lis currently reported that Judge
Carnes already has the appointment
Of special judge and is now enroute
to Sandy Hook to try the case.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Sentry Bros. Show.

Gentry Bros. famous show has
come and gone. Two excellent per-
formances were gIven--one in the
afterdoon and the other IN the eve
ming.
Both performances were we'll at
tended by Marion and county people.
The show, in many respects was
greater and better than ever, and the
performances Of trained ponies and
dogs were beyond comparison, as
was also the performances of the ed
ucated elephants.
Every part Of the afternoon and
evening performances was exceeding
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
Real Estate Deal.

Levi Cook sold his home place on
South Main street last week, to W.
l.. Station, who with his wife will
occupy it. Mr.. and Mrs. Station
have made their home here for some
months at the New Crittenden hotel,
and we are glad they are now buying
a home and locating permanently
with US.
We have not learned MIR. Cook 5
plans, but he will not doubt, build
at once on the west side Of the street.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-30
5000 Pound Boiler Moved.

T. p. Barnes, the Salem teamster,
hauled last week to the Pope Mining
Co, the huge eight ton boiler which
has awaited suitable condition OF
the roads to be moved for several
months, having occupied the |. Z.
right of way near the depot during
that time.
Mr.. Barnes delivered the boiler
at its destination without a mishap,
and now, general manager, W. S.
Lowery, is having same placed,
ready to operate.