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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
The JettersOns, The Rivals and Their R0manCeS That Winds
Through a a

apdndoh ms 'nrsr Iove,--paintrng
de was 1 distinguished artist and some
ot the most precious heirlooms now in
the possession Of the Jefferson family
are .spcci mems Of the artistic handiwork
)f Joseph Jefferson. the second
While still young man, he married
Miss Cornelia Frances Thompson.-at
chat time the most noted singer in
America. There were four children born
of this union. two of whom died in
infancy. The other two were Joseph
Jefferson, the third.-our Joe jefferson,
and Corneba Jefferson.
The Great jefferson.
We are now down 70 our own dea,
old Joseph Jefferson,-the best known
or all that talented fanny of inespians.
tho beloved actor wnUse name l. !
been written en- every heart.
Joseph Jefferson. the third ,reprr
senting the fourth gereration). was borr.
in philadelphia on Feb. Goth, 1929. ant
at the early age of three years, made
his theatrical debut.
Ills first appearance on the STAGE
was a very unexpected affair, so tai
MS the audience was concerned y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

site Was erected ...OTe aoaem pay
house.
Is wns in this temple Of amusement
that orr Joseph Jefferson, whose name IS
revereu,cd throughout all stagcland,
first a"peared as legitimate actor. IL
was in Chicago too. that he was given
the treasured manuscript OF The Rivals,
which the father had brought from
England,
The boy had often heard his father
talk OF the possibilities OF the part
OF Bob Acres and he remembered
that his father. grandfather, and great
grandfather. had all achieved success
in the role. Then came the idea 70
follow in the footsteps Of his ancestors
the ambition 10 again give the world
another Jefferson as Bob Acres.
Carefully he read the play and
learned, with something akin 10 abso-
Lutte horror. that II was almost totally
unfit for modern presentation
When Sheridan wrote the play per-
fornances began at $50 and O'Clock
in the evening and lasted until mid
night. Long talky scenes were az
that time, prevailing marks OF dramatic
constructed. IL was on these anti.
auated lines that Sheridan had con-
straeted The Rivals. The original
ending Of the comedy was not IN ac-
cord with modern ideas, so young
jefferson set 20 work 20 revise the play
! . nd make IL conform 70 the demands oi
tie modern audiences.
The Graceful EpilSgue.
With him, this work was labor OF
love
| Carefully he did his work and won
Jerlully we'll, too. The abrupt ending
OF the I'D play he changed and, thanks
40 his effort, The Rivals can now boast
of a graceful and beautiful epilogue'
The All Star Cast.
This vei On Mr.. Jclerson used for
upward of fifteen years. during whlen
time the p ssihilities OF the role ot
| :ob Appealed 10 him 20 such an extent
! mat he was continually making MINOR
improvements. and studying out and
planniag a generally reconstructed
! version.
About twenty years ago, Mr. Jeffer-
SON finally completed a manuscript
~ The Rivals In IL, he had eliminated
every talky scene and every super Z
1 fluous word. He gave the play its most
delightful ending. and Il was this
| versioa that he used during the remain,
der Of his life, and which he handed
down 10 his son and namesake. Joseph
I~a@~@s-s ttlS fossTth
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

first really began IN wnat was tnen
the rage. Living Statues. The boy
witnessed many OF these entertain
ments. and Won a Juvenile reputation
for hinself FOR his limitations OF these
statues. la fact. young Jefferson was
initiating everything and everybody
that came 20 his notice. Genius began TO
show its presence early in Joseph Jeher-
son. the third
Mimics T. d. Flee.
II happened that eventually the
boy saw 4. ID. kice, popular per
former OF that period, who was
creating a furore as a burnt cork
comedian. Mr.. Rice's performance was
filled with little mannerisns capable
of imitation and 20 the surprise OF
everyone, our Joseph Jeherson-then
only three wears old-began giving
limitations Of Mr., Rice that were scream
ngly funny.
waxed enthusiastic. Much 20 the boy s
delight. Rice helped him TO perfect his
limitations, and Il was but few weeks
until this mere baby could accomplish
nearly every move made by Rice HIM
self.
Rice suggested the idea OF having
the boy appear ON the stage with him
and the father.-realizing that the
Thespian mantle was 70 fail upon tie
shoulders OF his son, interposed no
objection and the stage career oi
Joseph Jefferson. the third. began
Thrown on Stage.
IL had not been publicly announeed
that young Jefferson would appear with
Mr.. Rice. and only a few OF the actors
themselves knew that the boy was q
appear. Those who did, however Were
thrown into CONSERVATION when Rice,
in grotesque makeup, and carrylnns
his old carpet bag. appeared on the
stage without the boy
Rice began his performance as usua,
and alter about three minutes, openro
the carpet bag 20 ut, as he stated. hi'
handkerchief. Then ca ne a gasp ol
feigned surprise and ater. a severe
shaking OF the bag. out rolled yonns
| Ioe Jefferson. . he audience larry
| Shrieked its app. oval. lt may De saie
with al truth that the greatest actG'
/ America has ever known was larry
Thrown on tie stage.
| Rice recognized in the boy worthy
rival, for his work that evening was a,
| clear cut, as distinct, as much iInouee
with personality. as that OF any pro
fessional could have been.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Comes to America

he came 70 America in 1897, bringing
80 nm a carefully constructed
rompt-oook Of The Rivals. This he
SsssI personally used in America, yet
~ ~ Treasured II and gave il 20 his son,
"eo was born in 1904.
ms young man was also named
o~pa-after his father. This makes
n ~ Joseph Jefferson the second--aI-
so~ ssu ~ ne represented the third genera
n TN. SS;sneernsd m this narrative.
49, II yoshs man, at a very early
iss '1SNed a decided talent for paint
~ ms talent was fostered BY his
~ ~res,,. and 4 was not until he was
iar,: twenty years Of age that the
To- ,s s.@it asserted itself IN q yearning
'09gA0ut his entire Hfs. he never
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
A Joseph jefferson.

Thomas Jefferson. the first, died
N 1907 leaving behind him a wife
ena TWO sons, the elder OF whom was
eaiied Joseph. He was born in l774
as young man. Joseph evinced de-
n0ed talent Tor the stage. and in 1895.
- 4 very mediocre company. he por-
Sayed Bob Acres in one Of the small
LnsIsh cities. He appeared in the part
-. seFeral performances and then, for
sl'he .h reason which is now unknown.
sD-ndOned the play.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

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Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
CROP EXPERIMENTS
Imperial Valley Farmers Advised to
 Try Lines and PineappIes

Imperial Valley Farmers Advised to
 Try Lines and PineappIes
 Considerable attention is be- ing paid in Imperial Valley to the growing of long-staple cot ton, and the results thus far are such as to encourage the hope that it's production in commer- cial quantities will ultimately be an important source of the valleys wealth. Great interest, too, is taken in the possibilities of the valley for the citrus fruit industry. Perhaps they would make no mistake were they to supplement their orange-grow- ing with the raising of lemons and Hines. Nobody would be surprised were the Imperial valley to grow Hines as large as any that come from Mexico or other tropical country, and of equally good quality.
 It may seem visionary, but why should not the Imperial horticulturists experiment a little with the pineapple?
 Years ago a former resident of this city raised some delicious pineapples here. He was an in horticulture, and
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

grew the pines more to shoi that he could raise the fruit il San Diego, than for any othe| purpose. The results of hi experiment, however, were nd such as to hold out any hope q ever growing pines in commer cial quantities in this vicinity There is not the requisite heat But possibly the conditions il the Imperial country would b, quite favorable, for the pineappl, is classed as a semi-tropical as -ell as a tropical fruit.
 San Diego Union.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25


 a communication from Health Officer Patton was received and filed.
 The first teachers institute in this county will convene in Fl Centro the first week in March. State Superintendent Edward Hyatt of Sacramento, Prof. D.. R. Augsburg, professor of drawing in the Okland public schools, and several Los Angeles educators, are expected, Imper- ial county now has thirty-five teachers, and twenty school districts.
 William Brandt, known as "Shortey," who had been em- ployed in a livery stable for some time, died at Imperial last Mon day. During his brief illness, Brandt had been cared for at the of the county, but after his death the sum of $33S, was found in his pockets. The man had no relations in this country, and his effects were turned over to Public Administrator Torres ter, who found that the bills he owed more than absorbed the assets. An extravagant claim of S400 put in by one creditor was cut down to $150 by the Public Administrator.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the County of
 Imperial, State of California.
 Emeline P. Ferguson, Plaintiff, vs. Walter B. Ferguson Defendant.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of Cal Ifornia, and the complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of I'm perial, M. w. Conkling, Attorney for Plaintiff.
 The People of the State of California send greeting to Walter B. Ferguson, Defendant.
 You are hereby directed to appear, and answer the complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this summons-if served within this County; or within thirty days if served elsewhere.
 And you are hereby notified that un- less you appear and answer as above re- ouired, the said Plaintiff will take judg- ment for any money or damages de- manded in the complaint, as arising up on contract, or she will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded m the complaint.
 Given under my hand and the seal ot the Superior Court of the County ot Imperial, State of California, this 23ro day of January, A. D. 1908.
 42-5O [SealI D. s. ELDER, Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
e|ees snSV TsN m0v1n
Big Attraction For Opening of Opera
 House at El Centro

Big Attraction For Opening of Opera
 House at El Centro
 People in all parts of the Val ley are interested in the formal opening of the new Opera House in Fl Centro Feb. 6. The at- traction, which has been secured at great expense, is one of the most successful now on the road from New York. It is a musical comedy entitled Are You Crazy, has a splendid cast and elaborate stage effects. There will be good orchestral music, big crowd and the event will certain ly be one of the most successful in the history of the Valley.
 Special trains will leave Braw- ley at 7:1O, Imperial at 7:35, Cal exico at 7:25 and Holtville at z o'clock, returning after the performance. Reduced fares have been provided for, and everybody in the Valley will have an opportunity to attend the show comfortably. The seats will be placed on sale Wednes- day, Jan. 29 in Dunaway's store Fl Centro and in each of the other towns.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
COUNTY NOTES

IWenty-elgntn names nave been drawn for the grand jury, and on Monday, Feb. 3, nineteen jurors will be selected from the list and the jury empanelled.
 The new team on the Fl Centro hotel and depot carriage is a pair of fine mares sold by E. E. Forester to Landlord Hes for $350. Forrester's stock made an excellent feature of the recent Valley Colt Show.
 Large quantities of mesquite wood, cut in clearing land of the c. M. Co.,, is being brought in by the Inter-California railroad and shipped to Los Angeles. The c. M. ranch has a million cords of mesquite.
 The Board of trade of the city of Imperial has perfected organization and elected George P. Blair president, Leroy Holt vice-president, Lieutenant J. H. Weber treasurer and w. 1. Me- Coy secretary pro tenn.
 Thos. E. Hudgens, of New Mexico, and Miss Belle Boyce, of Calexico, were married at the home of the brides parents, last Sunday, and will leave soon for New Mexico. Mrs. Hudgens is a sister to Mrs. Ira Aten, of El Centro.
 The Imperial County Board of Education was in session Friday preparing examination papers to determine the eligibility of stu
 
 dents to the 9th grade. Papers are also being prepared by the Board for the examination of teachers.
 Articleslof Incorporation have been filed by Edgar Brothers Company, to do merchandise business with principal place of business at Imperial. Directors: w. A. Edgar, Arthur Edgar, Ray Edgar, J. H. Edgar, T. B. Edgar. Capital stock $50, 000.0O Amount actually subscribed $41, 100000
 R. s. McClimans drove into the valley this week from San Diego with a grading outfit, 25 horses and a crew of nine men with their families. They will put in 35 acres of cantaloupes near Holtville this spring, and later will enter into nore exten- sive farming undertakings.
 At the special session of the Board of Supervisors last Wed nesday, an official map of the county was approved and 1O( copies were ordered; a map o1 Vencills subdivision was accept ed; Ed Kelley was appointed
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
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Happenings of the Week Boiled
 Down For Busy Readers

Iowa brags of a $10,000 hog, but that is small swine compared to the Pullman company.
 Secretary Taft says the Pana- ma Canal will be completed in six years at a cost of $500, 900, 900.
 Several arrests made at Rio Janeiro of persons alleged to have concocted a plot to blow up American battleships.
 New York grand jury asks cooperation of newspapers and public in getting evidence against criminal financiers.
 San Francisco banks have re- tired $4, 600, 900 of clearing house certificates and expect to clean up the entire issue by Feb. l.
 Filipino delegates of indepen- dence party arrive in San Fran cisco. They don't want inde- pendence now, fearing that Japan might gobble the islands.
 Charles Emory Smith, editor Philadelphia Press. former . Minister to Russia, and Post master-General under President Mckinley, dies suddenly.
 San Francisco graft prescott ton announces that Abe Ruef is to be put on trial, having broken the immunity contract in which he bound himself to tell all he knows.
 Los Angeles Well See to You' threatens to remain away from banquets to naval officers if wine is served. If the naval officers hear of the threat, they will demand wine by the barrel.
 Standard Oils loot for the year 1907 was $85,0O0,000. Of this $40, 100000 were paid in div idends and $45, 100000 were re- tained as surplus. The surplus would more than pay the fine.
 Wife-swapping in theOsbourne- Stevenson San Francisco literary bunch gets a setback by the re- fusal of Mrs. Lloyd Osbourne to be divorced in order that her husband may marry Mrs. Frank Norris.
 w. A. Clark, who bought a seat in the United States Senate, is to be the governments chief witness in the prosecution of E. H. Hartman for merging Pacific railroads. Clark's Salt Lake road was virtually gobbled by Hartman to suppress com petition.
 San Francisco man, who de- posted $1O 900 in a rotten bank two days before it "busted, {" sues State Bank Commissioners to recover the money, alleging that the Commissions favorable reports on the bank misled him. If he wins the Bank Commiss- ion may become of some real use in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

wESTBoUND: No. 1-Leave Holtville 500 a. m daily| except Sunday. No. g. Leave Holtville 12:0O noon daily| including Sunday. No. 5-Leave Holtville 400 p. m. daily except Sunday.
 EASTBoUND: No. 2-Leave Fl Centro 800 a. m. daily except Sunday. No. 4-Leave El Centro 200 D. m. daily including Sunday. No. 6-Leave El Centro 500 D. m. daily except Sunday. Freight days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, trains Nos. and 4. w. F. HOLT, c. E. PARIS, President. Gen'l. Supt.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

If you wish to sell quickly, list your land with us. s.-Imperial County Land Company, Fl Centro and Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

Edison and Zon-o-phone Phonograpns for sale by Teller, the Singer agent. All late records on hand. Postoffice building, Imperial. 24tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

Location notices numbered 1 to 65 inc. filed by E. 1. Stephenson, Lydia Alexander, J. M. Holloway, c. O. Alexander all situated in township IA s. R. s. B. M. and known as Etna mines numbered from to 65 inc.
 Notice by Mary Pearl Miles claiming possession of tract of land desc. as SW l-4of section 3l twp. IA s. R. I5 E. S. B. M.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
THE TABLE tiOlton-lnterurban Railway Company

Effective Jan. 20, 1908.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25
Petition to Incorporate City of
 Fl CentrO

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
 of the County of Imperial, State of
 California:
 The undersigned residents and quail fled electors within that portion of the County of Imperial, described as fol- lows:
 Beginning at southwest corner of Sec tion 5, Township I6 South, Range IA East, s. B. M, and running thence East two miles to southeast corner of Section in said Township, thence north one and one half miles, thence West two miles and thence South one and one half miles to place of beginning.
 Respectfully pray that the territory within said bounds above set forth to be incorporated as a municipal corpora tion of the sixth class under the provis- ions of an Act of the legislature of the State of California, entitled "An Act to provide for the organization, incor- poration and government of municipal corporations" approved March 19, 1883, and Acts amendatory thereof, said mu- nicipal corporation to be known and called "City of Fl Centro. ;"
 And we respectfully state that the number of inhabitants within the boun- diaries of said proposed municipal cor poration is seven hundred.
 And vO111. DetitiOnerS will ever DraV
Imperial Valley press., 1908-01-25

Church services will be held at the Fl Centro Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and evening. In the morning the theme will be Holy Living" Mrs. Irwin will sing a special selection. A welcome extended to every body to worship with us.
 s. l. Ward, Pastor
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-24
THIS MAN PLANNED WELL
FOR THE FUTURE CITIZENS

There has Just been completed In
Memphis, Tenn, a building erected
at cost of $275,00O. known as the
Goodwin Institute, and In this mag
nificent building each year perhaps
the most expensive and largest course
of lectures and lyceum attractions
arranged for any city in the country
will be given absolutely free of
charge to the people. The building
and lecture course represents one OF
the most liberal endowments In the
history of American philanthropy.
"The institute Is the cOnsumma-
ton OF the life story of an unselfish,
earnest man, william A. Goodwin" !"
says the Lyceumfte Talent when
he died few years ago 1t was found
that his will provided for the erec-
ton of fine building to be known
as the Goodwin Institute, under the
direction of three commissioners
nominated by the governor of the
state and confirmed by the senate.
One clause OF the will reads, One
part OF said building shall be devot-
ed to lectures and another part to
a library. and the use of the library
shall be free to all and the lectures
shall be free. and the whole will be
for instruction and not for entertain
IuenI merely.
The commission has faithfully car
ried out the provisions of the will.
and short time ago the magnificent
building was dedicated. 1t is one
of the finest of its kind In the south
Its arrangements and appointments
are ideal.
There are over thirty attractions
on the course this season, including
some OF the finest talent to be se-
cured.
Would that some philanthropist
would treat Grand Junction in this
way, but few cities have ever been
so fortunate In this line.
Among the attractions to be Of
fered this season for those who de-
sire to hear and see them are many
that have appeared on Grand juno
tion's courses. Among the number
are Opie Read. Lieutenant Hobson,
Senator Dolliver. Senator Tillman.
DR.. Green. Frederick Ward, Colonel
Balm, George r. Vending. Leland
Powers and many other men and
women equally noted.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-24
FOR TIE BENEFIT OF
some OF THE SKEPTICAl
Interesting Comment Made and Some
Very Pointed Facts Presented
by Local Man Concerning
Rfttenhouse's Action.

l want to call the attention of the
general public to the manner in
which our fearless insurance COM
missioner. E. f. Rittenhouse, is pull
ing some of the companies, doing
business in Colorado, over the Goals
In a manner which ought to convince
any man, and especially some of our
business men of this city. who are
writing their insurance with eastern
companies without SO much as grant
ing either OF Colorado's up-to-date
companies a chance to- even show
them what they can do for him, that
the insurance laws Of Colorado can
not be winked at and that he Is there
to show no favors to anyone or any
company, and that Colorado has laws
governing the life and fire insurance
second to no state in the union, and
that he intends to see to 1t that these
laws are not to be trified with.
The Colorado companies have ev-
cry advantage In their favor. as they
are doing business in the most health
full country in the world, where eli
matte conditions are most favorable
and where a dollar will earn twice
the amount on the same class of Sc
curities as will that of the eastern
companies who are doing the greater
amount of their business in the con-
gester cities where the death rate
Is bound to be abnormally high: and
again NO company that ever existed
made as great an amount of earn
ings for the policy holder in the sec
ond and third twenty years of their
business career as they did in the
first twenty. and If you will stop to
think there Is nothing but absolute
good sense in this statement. Then
why, Mr.. Business Man. would you
hesitate to at least give one of your
HOME COMPANIES chance to
compete with the company down east
which you know is taking money out
of Colorado and the west and leaving
very little?
What would you think of your
neighbor II he would send to Boston
to buy a watch, a pair of shoes or
bill of groceries, when he could
buy just as good an article at home
for absolutely the same money?
He would without doubt be con-
sidered the most unappreciative cit
izen in the country, who was willing
to share In the prosperity promoted
by his neighbors while he derives
his share OF the benefits and at the
same time acting as a beech upon
the community in which he lives.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
LIFE INSURANCE, LET US FIG
URE WITH YOU; AND. IF WE CAN
NOT SHOW YOU THE GOODS"
DON'T BUY.
Very truly.
CHARLES CLARK.
District MANAGER Capitol Life Insur-
pf n
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-24

The next number of the Lecture
course will be on Friday evening.
January 81. Prof. Daggy is a young
man, but has made an enviable record
as a public speaker aId will give a
strong address. We have several
good seats that may be secured for
balance of the course. There will be
eight numbers yet. more than most
towns have on their whole course.
The price of the seats for the rest
of the course will be three dollars.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-24
Bids Wanted.

Notice is. hereby given that bids
will be received up to and Including
February 8. 1908, for the sheet met
al work of the Y. NJ. G. A. building,
corner of Fifth street and Rood ave
nue.. Grand Junction, Colo. Plans
and specifications may be seen at Y
M. c. A. headquarters, where bids
will be received Right is reserved
to reject dny or all bids.
JAMES H. RANKIN.
Chairman Building Committee Y. NJ
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-24

FOR SALE+I am offering for a lin
tied time 20 acres OF my ranch. I'M
proved as follows: acres aifal-
ia; acres in cultivation, and bal
ance in winter apples 2 years old
There Is no better land in the
world and will make some man a
model home. Can be bought d.
rect from me only and for less
than some High Line land is sell
ing for. No agents Address
Ranch Owner. care Sentinel.