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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
.I Am a Jefferson,

This, in brief Is the wonderful life|
story OF the Jefersons. This Ia little
insight into the romance Of The Rivals|
and the Jefcrsons and the more one|
thinks over the story, the more wonder
full Il becomes.
A play and the names OF the players
inseparably connected for 1873 yearsl
Five generations of actors in one FAM
ilyl That In itself is wonderful record,
and yet, how doubly wonderful 10 IL
when one remembers that each repre-
sentative tof each generation has ap-
peared in the same role.
Each father has. in turn, handed
down 90 the son priceless legacy
Of talents. genius and knowledge
OF technique of the drama, Each has
handed down likewise, his own prompt
book of that master piece. The Rivals.
The first Jefferson he with whom
we began the story away back there
In IVA, walked pennilcss into London
and the second and third generation
found IL necessary 20 act Is a means
of livelihood The fourth generation
was more favored with the goods OF this
world and the elder Jefferson, at the
time OF his death. left a goodly fortune.
This the boys among whom are
Toe and Willie have all turned 10
good account. Yet one and all insist
| that the most valued legacy left them
| is the fact that they can look the world
| In the face and say proudly and In AZ
truthfulness, II am Jefferson"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

In the accompanying profile pictures
OF the father and his sons, this resem-
blance is easily seen. In the center is the
father Before him is Joseph jefferson,
his elder SON and on the other side is hia
younger boy, Willie. All that is in the
face OF the father is found in the face Of
the one boy or the other, Did one not
know that these pictures had been made
from three photographs, taken from life..
il would be easy 70 believe that some
artist. studying the two boys, had
drawn composite picture for that
central figure.
In Joe, there is less Of the hunor
and the twinkle OF the eyes which we're
so Characteristic OF his father.
In Willie Jefferson, this is found
to marked degree. and though the
years have not yet been sufficient TO
work the familiar wrinkles about the
face. one knows Of certainty that will
come there.
In Willie, there Is less Of the
sterner sides Of the father. .and this,
in It's turn, IL found more fully develop
ed in Joe, Il is a fascinating study--this
study OF portraits, with its contrasts
and rcscmblauces. likercsscs and
its opposites. The more one studies that
picture the more there Is that he snes
hidden there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
SALEM SOCIETY NEWS
OF THE WEEK
By MISS MOllIt RUNCORN. Phone 1884
Dinner Party.

Miss Helen Pearce entertained
with an informal dinner last Monday
evening in celebration of her birth
day. Covers were laid for six of her
girl friends.
Black-Sykes.
One of the pretty wedding of the
week was that of Miss Emma Eliza
beth Black and Mr.. Horace Sykes,
which took place last Wednesday
night at o'clock at the home OF the
brides parents in South Salem. Rev.
Davis Errett officiating before about
thirty guests.
The decorations consisted of ferns,
roses. carnations and chrysanthe-
NUNS. In q large window of the
parlor where the ceremony was per-
formed was a large lovers knot OF
white ribbon suspending bell. Miss
Florence Liston played the wedding
march from Mendelssohn before, and
softly during the ceremony.
The bride looked pretty in a gown
of white Liberty silk. She carried
brides roses, and her boquet was
caught by Miss Florence Liston.
A delightful wedding supper was
served in the dining room by Mrs.
Black, assisted by Mrs. b. f. Tall
man, Mrs. T. farewell and Mrs.
Fletcher.
The table decorations were pret-
ty. A border was formed of smilax,
and light stands OF this we're sus-
pended from the four corners TO the
ceiling above the table. where they
held a large white bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sykes are at home
to friends corner OF Chemeketa and
Church street. Both are very wei
known here. Mrs. Sykes is the eld'
est daughter of Rev b. C. Black and
IL an accomplished musician. Mr.
Sykes is the only son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sykes residents OF Poll
county. He is bookkeeper at the
Southern Pacific company's loca
freight Office. He is also an artist
OF much ability.
Out of town guests at the weddinl
were Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Tarzewel
OF Hamilton, Montana, and Mrs
Hewlett OF Heppner. Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Miss Looney EntertaIned.

Miss Greta LOOney entertained
Misses zoa Stockton. Ruby Cornell.
and Ehhe Needham. at the Reform
school Friday. The guests were
asked TO meet number OF the
teachers from the mute school. An
Informal. but enjoyable afternoon
was passed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Married nt Grants Pass.

Geo. 0. Goodall. the obliging and
f1clent secretary OF the state rail-
FOad commission. took unto himself
bride Wednesday afternoon at 3
clock at Grants Pass. The young
ady was Miss Barnard and the cere-
|nOny was performed at the home OF
per parents She has been teach
hg school at Baker City until re-
Fently She Is graduate OF the
fiate university at Eugene and II
vss while the young couple were at
he university some years ago that
be romance was begun. The brides
Faiher Is a furniture dealer in his
bone city.
Mr. and Mrs. Goodall win spend
PAeir honeymoon at Newport and
w. Goodall will be on duty at the
once Of the commission in the state
house In this city about Nov. 1st.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
THE JfFFERSONS
A Strange Contrast.
(Contlnued from page 3D.


Hercdity, strange law that governs
90 much in this universe OF ours, has
played wonderful part in the life
story of the Jeffersons. But the story
is not yet complete, Tor. aside from
this handing down Of talent from
father to son, of the passing Of the play
from generation TO generation, there 10
another side, a side as intensely in
tercsting, il not even more so, than that
which has been reIated.t. 1t
Y The elder Jefferson was possessed
OF what might be called dual per-
sonality. TO his intimate friends, he
was, more like grown up schoolboy
than anything else. Always fond Of
a practical Joke and with merry
greeting and o joyful demeanor, he
was the embodiment OF all that one
would sexpect OF the worlds greatest
comedian.
r To the stranger he would casually
meet. he was the dignihed and sincere
Gentleman. straightforward IN all of
his business dealings, and always
possessing an attitude that demanded
respect.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Episcopal Church Social.

Episcopal Church Social.
The social given at the rectory OF
the Episcopal church Wednesday
evening was very informal hut
pleasant AFFAIR. attended by members
OF the church and their friends. Mrs.
w. Carlton Smith and Mrs. Francs
seeley pleased the guests with vocal
selections. A number of young wom-
en- OF the church served refreshments.
The AFFAIR was planned by the ladies'
of ST. Pauls guild.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Married in Washington.

Mr.. Herbert Owens and Miss
Bertha Chevault were married In
South Bend, Washington. last week.
MIR. Owens is very we'll known here,
having been quarterback for the VIII
lamette football team one season. He
is also a former Multnomah, club
football star. After a honeymoon
spent in Portland the young people
are at home at South Bend.
Priscilla Club TO Reorganize..
The Priscilla Embroidery club held
It's first meeting this season at the
home of Mrs. Ida Babcock Thursday
afternoon of last week. The election
of officers was postponed until their
next meeting as a number of the
members we're away. The club has
twelve members and will be enter
tanned by Mrs. A. l.. Brown next
Thursday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

the grooms' farm east of Macleay.
Salem guests we're: Mr. and Mrs.
Dumars, Mr.. and Mrs. j III. Wenger,
Messrs. Theodore, Emil and Charles
Roth, Fred and John Broer, Mrs.
Mary Broer, and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II.
Barnett. They went ever in Yannke's
tally-ho.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
For Coming Bride.

one OF the prettiest affairs Of TIE
autumn time was given last wednes-
day evening by Miss Lucille and Bea-
lah Chase at their home In East sa-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Dancing Party.

mrs George F. Rodgers. Mrs.
cAa'les L. McNary and Mrs. Harry
Z Albert have invitations ont for
'4'a and dancing party to be given
y 'ne Auditorium, Friday evening,
October aOth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
ruo SOCIAL Events.

ree rHoneymooners' Monday
N and "The Rivals Friday night
\ ns,t week promise to be great So
.veuts and a number of box par
A ,re belng made up. To bot.
:. the opera house promises to be
out and as these standard pre-
r,,,,ons are the same as are given
4 oeople at the best theaters IN
Irtlsnd and other large cities on
0oast what has Salem to COM
n, N No city of this size is on a
,,,, Of as high class as this city.
I. "A fact which dwellers In the
i 'ossl City fully apreciate-well.
Z should say not always. But they
learning to appreciate II more
1 n more and have reason to boast
4 their city muchly on this account
-rAe Rivals" is a classic of English
,.,.,ure and worthy of n red mark
4 Ae diary Of every society woman
4 T attended the wonderful come
-The Rivals, written by Sheri-
M and played by the Jeffersons.
Glee and Mandolin Club.
The University ot oregon Glee and
Mandolin clubs will again tour east
IN Oregon during the Christmas
'oldays. Their itinerary will be as
|bnOvs: Salem, December 10, Tues
Ip. Portland. 16th, Wednesday;
Mood River, 18th, Thursday; Pendle'
bn, 18th, Friday; Baker City, 10th,
tuturday; la Grande, 21st. Monday;
he Dalles. 22nd, Tuesday.
According to Prof. !. M. Glen. di-
|sciOr, the clubs are the strongest
bat the university has had for n
lumber OF years. In the try-out held
y the opening OF the session nearly
) men tried for the half-dozen va
bat places. The tour will be made
lsder the direction of Manager Merle
B Chessman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Dancing Party.

Messrs. A. II. GIlle and A. l.. Wal
lace have invitations out Tor Q
dancing party 10 be given at the ar
mory Tuesday evening. October ~
The Peerless orchestra will furnish
the music.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Meums-Teums Meet.

The members OF the Menm-Teum
club met last night at the home OF
Miss Lois Ryrd Five hundred vas
played. Miss Blanche Brown capt
uring the prize. Refreshments wer-
served The club has " member
and meets each Friday night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
birthday surprise

Miss Nellie f. Taylor was given
an enjoyable surprise last Monday
evening at her home west OF Salem
on the Spring Valley road. The par
" was In celebration OF her birth
day and about sixty OF her friends
were present. Cards. games and n
general social time was enjoyed ana
refreshments served.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
For Miss steiner.

A number of fhe Young friends Of
Miss Rita Steiner gave her de-
llghtful surprise AT DR.. Steiners
apartments .at the Asylum last
Wednesday evening. Tho occasion
was in honor Of her birthday The
time was spent playing 500" prizes
at which were won by Miss claudine
Rose and Donald Meyers. Mrs.
Steiner served refreshments. Meni-
bers OF the party were; Misses Al
sea Hawley. Catherine and Essle
Carson. Ruth Kress, Floy Houston,
Lottie Penn. Ursula Beck, Mabel
Smith. Vera Martin. claudine Rose.
and Messrs. Donald Meyers. Wal
lace Benson. Russell Brooks. Jessup
strang. Dan Fry, Clarence Byrd
Clifford Farmer. Harry cronise,
Robert Bean. ouiden Roberts, Hom-
er Hawley. Ereel Kay.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
The Physical Rsssmblanes.

The physical resemblance of these
two boys 20 their father Is marked
Features are absolutely the Same
and one who has looked into the face
Of the lamented Joseph Jefferson secs
the dear old features again IN the faces
Of the bows
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Al Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Brians are
at home 10 their friends at present
at the Cottage hotel. They were ar
ried at Forest Grove. October IL.
Mrs. Brians was formerly MISS
Bertha vandehei OF that place. MI
Brians Is with the Brewer Drug Co
of this city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Favored Of Providenes.

For business, ne has not the slight
est desire and 20 enjoy himself is his
delight.
After his work in the theatre Is
done. and for a goodly portion Of his
time before Il has commenced again,
his entire idea of mis- private life is
% enjoy himself 70 the absolute limit.
Willie Jefferson is one Of those lucky
individuals whose geniality, whole
souledness and absolute loveableneas.
seems 90 have won the gods themselves.
and Providence takes forethought for
his welfare.
Every business venture in which
he embarks seems 10 turn out success
fully and Zoe insists that II Willie
fell down in a we'll. Willie would
probably find half-peck or so Of Lost
diamonds al the bottom.
Willie Jefferson is the happy go
lucky side Of his father. with all of
the illustrious sire's catch h-as-cateh-
can methods. while Joe is the busi,
ness man. the artist. the planner. and
the possessor Of the fathers masygIous
knowledge Of technique. These are tue
mental iegacies inherited BY the yourg
men.--Inen whose place ON the stage IS
already amply secured and " .lose
names will be long remembered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

guerite Mers. Lulu conover, Rensks
swartz. lisa constible and Mrs. Bess
Harding Barneld.
seniors Entertain Juniors.
The Seniors of the High school
will ententain the Juniors Mt the
High school building Saturday
night. October 81. II viii be In tho
nature of an Halloween party as the
invitations suggest. They are "of
brown paper in the shape Of skull
with outlines of red. They ars
rolled and held with a poison label,
and on the prescriptio nblank is the
guests name.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
Genial wnlie Jefferson.

The younger son. Willie. In the
personification OF the characteristics
OF the father that were best known
10 ahe intimase frieads Of the loved
actor.
I'm the language oi the day. II there
was ever a hitle imp OF merriment--
mischievous and prankish-full Of
eaervescent humoT and an uncontToll-
able and gigantic fOndness for practical
Jokes and good fellowship, Il is Willie.
In a professional way, he is bubbling
ever with merrimont and can grasp the
comedy situations in an instant, Yet.
when he endeavoEs to arrange things
beforehand,-tO map out campaign
TO be strictly followed, his plans al
ways fail.
Willie Jefferson is spontaniety IL
self His methods Of procedure during
a performance are totally different
from that of his brother. yet his results
are as eininenlly satisfactory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
In Other Ways.

In professional way, he likewise
possessed dual personality. In pre-
pairing for the presentation of a play,
he would -bloodedly figure out
every possibility. He was thorough
master OF every bit OF dramatic tech
nique. Tie knew what was possible and
how TO obtain il and Il was this sort Of
careful preparation that made him
famous IN o
On the other hand, when occasion
demanded II he was the personih-
cation Of spontanetty. Almost uncon-.
sciously. he could grasp the possibilities
of a situation and extract from Il the
comedy element. THIS IS, beyond q
doubt, wonderful talent, permitting,
as il does. It's posscssor TO do what he
wants to do in an almost unconscious
manner.
The possession of this dual per
sonality stamped Joseph Jefferson as
a genius He possessed those three
greatest things an actor can hope 70
attaia a thorough knowledge OF all
that can be attained in theatricals.
n knowledge of just how they could
be attained. and the power OF in
simultaneously grasping a situation in
order that none Of the comedy points
be lost
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24
The Young Joe Jefferson.

These different talents are the price,
less heirlooms Of the sons, and 10 one
has been given that which was denied
the other.
Joseph has a most brilliant under
standing Of the technique OF the drama.
In this line. he was always most pro-
found student, and in IL, he was greatly
helped by his father
When the old gentleman was work
ing on a play, young Joe was his con-
slant companion. IL was nothing else
than this close study OF his fathers
methods that perfected him in his
knowledge OF thcatricals and the drama
The elder Jefferson. too. was most
astute business man--always upright
in his dealings. never making a bar
gain unless Il was entirely satisfactory
To him, but, once that bargain was
made, fulfilling Il TO the letter and de-
manding as much of him with whom
IL had been made.
Young Joseph inherited too. this
talent. and although business does
not appeal strongly 90 him, when
he does enter its realm, he is keen.
shrewd and his father over again.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-24

Miss Helen Pearce entertained
with an informal dinner last Monday
evening in celebration of her birth
day. Covers were laid for six of her
girl friends.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-31
Matter Of Senatorial Names

Washington Herald: In 1900 Gov
ernor Guild of Massachusetts,, was one
of the spellbinders on the Roosevelt
special and took his turn with others
in hypnotizing the multitudes who
came wide eyed to see, as well as to
hear.
When the special reached the North
Dakota line it was met by Senators
McCumber and Hansbrough. For the
first half of the trip Senator Hans
brough did the introductions to the
throngs and then Senator McCumber
assumed the role. He was never able
to pronounce Governor Guilds name
correctly. Sometimes he would cali
it General Gid" and then something
else that was off the key, and he kept
1t up till the thing got on the Massa-
chusetts orators nerves. Finally one
afternoon Governor Guild explained
what his name was, and Senator Nc
Cumber was one of those who heard
the explanation. After the next stop,
however, Governor Guild returned to
the car in a rage.
what is the matter?" the presi-
dent inquired.
"Oh, that fellow still gets MY name
wrong-that man Senator Cucumber
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-31
Trouble Over Land Contest


A. w. Layman, one of Uncle Sans
special land agents, is in the city to.
day having come up yesterday eycn.
ing from Napoleon, where he repre-
scented the government in a disbar-
ment proceeding against Attorney A.
P. Guy of Wishek, in practice before
the land Office. According to the
charges, some time ago Mr.. Guy had
for. his client man who had contest
ed homestead belonging to a neigh
Dor, woman. Guy, it is alleged, ia-
spired by sympathy for the woman,
led his client to drop the contest and
upon his own authority, had the case
dismissed. The government got wind
of his action and instituted the above
proceedings.
Geo. NJ Register of this city, ap-
peared for the defense and the case
occupied two days and was of a spic.
tied nature.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-31
PEOPLE Who COME and GO

Horace Eldridge of Stewartsdale,
was seen around town yesterday.
August Benz is up from BraddocK
on business mission.
H. H. Cohenour of Minot, is looking
after business interests in the city.
John Henning of Harriet, S. D., was
in town yesterday.
Chris Burnstead came up from
Burnstead to visit Mrs. Burnstead,
who is at Mrs. Walden's hospital har
ing her eyes treated by one of our
local specialists.
G. G.. and p. ]. Palmer of st. Ans
gar, Ia, are spending a short time in
town.
Thomas Keogh of Hebron, is in
town on business mission.
M. Shortell of Napoleon, is looking
after business interests in the city.
P. Wells of Elias, is in town on bus
mess
Miss ---.ie Anderson of Wilton, is
b
stopping in the city today.
A. E. Hagen of Garfield, is visit
ing friends in the city.
G.. G.. Rookie, julius Krecklan and
Benz. Stoetling arrived from Expan-
sion last evening.
Mrs. G. j. Reedy Of FIT. Yates, was
Bismarck visitor yesterday.
Chas. e. Trainer of Sibley Butte,
was in the city yesterday.
E. s. Steinbrueck of Mandan, was
in the city yesterday on business.
R. H. Garrett returned last night
from Napoleon, where he had been
the past two days taking testimony
in contest case.
F. e. Woodwork returned to his
home in Driscoll last night after serv.
ing as juror on about all the cases
tried thus far in court.
William MoCrorie Of Aetna, was in
the city yesterday and reported thai
he had sold his big band of sheep te
Langford and Rogers of Rice Lake.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-31
Candidate for state Auditor

The first to shy his castor in the
ring for the office Of state auditor IS
Carl Q. Jorgenson, who has been APP
preached by his friends and consent
sd to become a candidate. Mr.. Jor.
genson has the advantage of expert
ence, having been in the auditors
Office for the past seven years, much
OF the time acting as deputy and prao-
tically conducting the Office. While
Mr. Jorgenson halls from Sargent
county, he has been a resident of
Burleigh SO long that he has become
fixture and part OF US. The audit
or's office is one Of business rather
than political and requires a man Of
figures who is capable Of handling
the millions of dollars that must neces-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-31
IN DISTRICT court
NELSON TESTIFiES IN HIS OWN
BEHALF THAT REILLY WAS
AGGREsSoR
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
STEVENS WILL HELP PROSE
CUTE LIQUOR CASES

The state completed it's testimony
Thursday in the case against George
Nelson for assault upon r. H. Reilly,
and the defendant is now engaged in
putting in his testimony. The first
witnesses called for the defendant
were character witnesses, and three
of them swore that from the reputa-
ton that the complaining witness bore
in his community in which he lives
he would not believe him under oath.
The testimony of one of these wit
nesses was ruled out as it was based
upon the reputation that the COLI
planning witness had some five or six
years ago.
After the three character witnesses
the defendant, George Nelson, toos
the stand for himself and gave his
version of the story. The plea is self
defence and according to the story
told by Nelson the man Reilly Was
the aggressor. Nelson says that Reii-
ly came advancing toward him, arm.
ed with a. stick and that he assaulted
Nelson Nelson got the stick away
from him and then gave him what
he was looking for" The case will
go to the jury today.
Blind Pig Cases
Yesterday Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Stevens appeared in court an |
stated that he had been asked to
assist in the prosecution of the re-
manning criminal cases, owing to the
sickness of States Attorney Pattar-
son and to assist B. Anger, who is far
from well himself. But as he would
be busy for some time prosecuting
cases in various parts of the state
for the attorney generals office, ne
asked that the jurors be dismissed
and the cases continued until Febrn-
airy II, 1908, at which time he could
attend. Upon consent of the local at
torneys an order to that effect was
made by the court, and the jurors,
of the Nelson case, were excused uu-
til that date, at 10 o'clock, at which
time the balance of the jury criminal
cases would be taken up
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