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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-24
STATE HISTORY.

A great work is being done by the
Washington State Historical society,
which held its annual meeting in
Tacoma this week. 1t is work not
alone for the present generation.
When our children and children's
children study the early history of
the state of Washington they will
come upon the records and monu-
ments left by the Washington State
Historical society. 1t is a labor of
love the society is doing.
In the older states the historical
societies of the present time must
depend upon the records for their
studies. The society of this state
has, in addition to the records, living
pioneers to assist in research work.
Washington territory was created in
1853, while American settlements on
Puget sound did not begin until 1845.
when few men came to Tumwater.
Men are yet living who have a per-
sonal knowledge of these facts. Vet
Grams of the Indian wars of the sos
are still with us, their minds replete
with instructive historic reminiscent
ces. Nearly every city in the state
was founded at a time within the
memory of men now living. Possibly
Vancouver should be excepted If
Fort Vancouver. which was 'estab-
lished by the Hudson's Bay company
in 1924, is to be regarded as the be-
ginnig of the city. Tumwater dates
back to 1S45, Olympia to five years
later, Port Townsend was laid out
in 1851, Bellingham and Seattle
both date their beginning to 1852,
while Tacoma was founded in 1868.
Ours is young state, yet it is re-
markedly rich in history. The reader
and he who listens to the pioneers is
charmed with the relation of Incl
dents about the Hudson Bay COM
pany, about habits of life hereabouts
in the sos, and about the founda-
lions laid for the state of wondrOuS
resources of which We are all proud.
Newcomers from the east who have
given but passing attention to the
history of the state and of the old
Oregon country will find more
careful study of great pleasure and
mental profit. A knowledge of state
history cultivates state pride and
improves citizenship. The Washing
ton State Historical society wins the
gratitude of the people for it's eff
forts in preserving historic records
and first-hand accounts given by pio-
neers and in spreading knowledge
of state history among the people,
many of whom have just Joined their
fortunes with those of the state of
Washington Ledger.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-24
The Vice Of Excess.

The Vice Of Excess.
If we carry our work or play to ex-
tremes, nature will present a bill for
the excess. Moderate rowing is bene-
professional oarsman has died Of con
sumption. Physicians are familiar
with the irritable heart of young ath-
letes and soldiers. The pulse is rapid
and irregular, with palpitation. show
ing that the circulatory apparatus has
been strained. Races ruin nine-tenths
Of our. thoroughbred horses before they
reach maturity. The attempt to break
Q record has ruined many young man
%. s. Marden. e,.,z.
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part world the - pound except from point
United another when the becomes 16 cents
pound for pounds That hardly to be the thing
Support of the plan is GROWING FAST The national grange
with it, and we everywhere far
Omaha 1t asserted that the great interests are
opposed the betement of the parcels post service
WELL DISCOVERED THAT THE PEOPLE DESIRE THE
IMPROVEMENT PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO SPEAK
THE REDUCTION TRANSMITTING PARCELS BY
WEIGHT, COURSE.
Retail merchants everywhere coming to the point of ecogn
ing BENEFITS of the plan and already supporting
many sections in the east
OPEN LIMITED WITH GOVERNMENT THROUGH
PosToFFIcEs IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE LAND.
present the plan limit such and to limit
count and allowing 5000 deposited the first year POSTAL
SAVINGS HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS WHEREVER TRIED
THE INCENTIVE TO SAVE is GREAT Canada, with popu
of nearly 100000 has the postal system in force for
the benefit of the people, and there $45 100000 deposit
The postal savings bank which propose would not conflict with
the savings of the country and would
with Savings banks paying per cent interest more
conne the paid by the savings deposited
in postal savings per would also LIMIT deposit for
any one person in the postal savings bank to $500
this the postal savings bank would not be used by the great
majority of the people except times of FINANCIAL EMER
GENCY when dpositors in savings banks foohy frightened
and withdraw their savings deposits without knowing what to do with
them.
IN SUCH SAVINGS BANK WOULD FUR
NsH A REPOSITORY DEPos!ToR WOULD FEEL
THE GREATEST CONFIDENCE.
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eel post law as recommended by
Postmaster General Meyer and en-
dorsed by President Roosevelt; also
the Davis bill on technical education
in agriculture, mechanic arts and
home economy. Let other farmers
organizations take UP the endorse
ment of these measures; also the
postal savings bank, and keep con-
gressmen busy reading. SO they may
know the wishes of the giant indus
try.-Northwes Horticulturist.
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Courage Loves a Lofty Path.

Courage Loves Lofty Path.
am encouraged by these things with
which you think to scare me. long
to stand where the Sun himself trem-
bles to stand. It IS the part Of grovel-
ers and towards to follow the safe
track. Courage loves lofty path
Seneca.
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FeehIes' Wish.

FeehIes' Wish.
Feebles about to be operated upon
for Observation-Disclosures, before you
begin l wish you would send and have
our pastor, the Rev Mr. Blank, come
over.
DR.. Sawem-Certainly, If you wish
it. but-ah-
Feebles-Pd like to be opened with
prayer.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-24

Steamer leaves Wenatchee for
Bridgeport Monday, Wednesday and
Friday mornings. Returning leaves
Bridgeport same night.
Ask for special folders regarding
Okanogan irrigation project and
Lake ChelaR district.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-24

The Chelan County Horticultural
Society passed a unanimous resolu-
ton urging Congress to enact a par
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CIVIL ENGINEERS

c. c. WARD. Civil Engineer and
Surveyor. Irrigation work a spec
ialty. Office Roser berg block
Wen ltchee, Wash.
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WANTED = Experienced waitress.
Chewawa Cafe. If
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WANTED.

WANTED-Twenty teams to haul
Dry pine lumber. See Columbia
Lumber Co. If
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GENERAL DIRECTORY.


United States Senators
Levi Ankeny, S. H. Piles.
Congressman
w. L. Jones, F. w. Cushman,
w. E, Humphrey.
State Officers.
Lieut-Governor .....C. E. Coon
AItorney-General :. J. d. Ati,iIsC i
Auditor &C. w. Clausen
Secretary of State s. H. Nichols
Treasurer .......... George Mills
Land Commissioner ...E. w. Ross
School Superintendent r.. B. Bryan
Supreme Judges
H. e. Hadley, R. o. Dunbar, w.
Mount, Mark A. Fullerton, F..
H. Rudkin, H. D. Grow,
NJ. A. Root.
Count Officers.
Superior Judge ......R. S. Steiner
Joint Senator ...... Arthur Gum
R preventative j. j. King
Auditor ......... .. John Godfrey
Sheriff ............R R. 2. Webb
Prosecuting Attorney ....H. Grass
Treasurer C. E. Buttles
Clerk ...J j. Leigh Campbell
Assessor m. P. Spencer
School Supt. ....E. c. Bowersox
Surveyor L. A. Navarro
Coroner ...... DR.. H. A. Saunders
Commissioner
w. A. Sanders, H. W. Otis, JOS.
Darnell.
City Officers.
Mayor ....... .Jno. A. Gellatly
Councilm n
A. A Bousquet, F. D. Case, H.
R. Parshall, M. G. Russi, L..
H. Belser, Chas. Wildberger, c. E.
Buttles.
Treasurer ........J. E. Graves
Clerk Sam r. Sumner
Police Judge ........J. B. Palmer
Chief of Police ....J. E. Ferguson
Water Commissioner. p. Sherburle
City Engineer. Roy Zahren
Building Inspector j. w. Sussex
Health Officer ..... "A. T. Kaupp
School Board
Jno. A. Gellatly, H. c. Little
field, Chas. Kyle.
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Parcels Posts
and Postal
Savings Banks
Needed.

HAT desire is to enable the people of our country
to send parcels through the mails to domestic points
AS CHEAPLY AS THEY CAN TO FOREIGN
COUNTRIES and even foreign countries that are far
distant from our own. Just any person can send
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-24

BUILD NOW before the spring rush
is on. Prices right. Plans and
estimates furnished. Phone 1915,
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FOR SALE-A sweet tone Kroeger
piano Apply at 6 C st n.
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almost new, for sale
at a bargain. Phone 1871. If
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OLD PAPERS FOR SALE at the
World Office. The very thing to
put under your carpets. Also
handy wrapping paper. Inquire
World Office.
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RENT ADS.

FOR RENT-5-room Cottage, 1
block from Department Store. l..
H. BelSer.
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United States Senators
Levi Ankeny, S. H. Piles.
Congressman
w. L. Jones, F. w. Cushman,
w II LIN,
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TEAMS to haul wood at $3.50 per
cord. Inquire at Rosss shop.
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WANTED people to know that we
sell candy. The Reading Room.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28

though ~ .l.>l. ..,s. tar tnrd genera
ton concerned in this narrative.
This young man, at very early
age, showed a decided talent for paint
ing. THIS talent was fostered by his
parents, and it was not until he was
nearly twenty years OF age that the
family trait asserted itself in yea1ning
for the stage.
Throughout his entire life, he never
abandoned his first love, painting
He was distinguished artist and some
Of the most precious heirlooms now in
the possession Of the Jefferson family
are specimens Of the artistic handiwork
Of Joseph Jefferson, the second.
While still young man. he married
Miss Cornelia Frances Thompson at
that 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 Cornela Jefferson.
The Great Jefferson.
We are now down to orr own dear
old To- LOO hnet know;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28

Jtt.t,. -shsi, ssiy
Shoes. LAD ja:nPell into fame. Another
jefferson had been given to the world
So faithful was his performance
that from that night until dear old
Toe Jefferson closed his eyes toreve
Willie always went with his father $
company as his fathers understudy
A Strange Contrast.
Heredity, strange law that governs
SO much in this universe of ours. has
played d wonderful part in the liie
story OF the Jeffersons. But the story
is not yet complete, for, aside from
this handing down OF talent from
father to son, of the passing OF the play
from generation to generation. there is
another side, a side as intensely in.
teresting. if not even more SO, than that
which has been related.s
The elder Jefferson was possessed
Of what might be called a 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 a merry
greeting and q iovful demeanor. he
w ono
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28
A, legitimate Actor.

During the awkward age, from IL
to Is, young Jefferson appeared but
seldom In the meantime. the first
theatre in Chicago burned and on its
site was erected more modern play
house.
Is was in this temple OF amusement
that Our Joseph Jefferson whose name IS
rcvcrenced throughout all stageian6,
first appeared as legitimate actor. 1t
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 pat
pf Bob Acres and he remembered
that his father. grandfather, and great
grandfather, had all achieved success
in the role. Then came the idea to
follow in the footsteps of his, ancestors
the ambition TO again give the world
another Jefferson as Bob Acres.
Carefully he read the play and
lutte horror, that it was almost totally
unfit for modern presentation.
When Sheridan wrote the play per-
fornances began at $50 and 6 o'clock
in the evening and lasted until mid
night Long tallty scenes We're, at
that time. prevailing marks Of dramatic
construction. 1t was on these anti
quated lines that Sheridan had con-
structed The Rivals. The original
ending of the comedy was not in ac-
cord with modern ideas, so Young
Jefferson set to worl; to revise the play
and make it conform to the demands OF
the modern audiences.
Tho Graceful Epilogue.
With him, this work was Labor Of
love.
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Willie Iefferson,s Daring.

Meanwhile the younger son. Will
liam. was begging for the opportunity
to play Bob Acres. his fathers role.
He knew every line, every gesture, Of
the entire play. He had faith in his
ability and his father shared it with him
In 1898 when the father was ap-
pearing in Pittsburg. Pa, Willie
went to visit him. That trip to the
Smoky City is an epoch in the boys
life. The father was taken suddenly i'll
1t was impossible for the old gentleman
to.appear that evening, and, with every
seat in the house sold. disaster seemed
imminent
Willie begged for the opportunity
to play the part: to take the place
Of him who stood foremost on the
American stage. 1t was the height of
daring, but finally the father, bcliev-
ng in his boy, and his boys faith.
consented that Willie should appear
as Bob.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28
The Bows Follow,

And now comes the most peculiar
coincidence Of the entire romance CT
The Rivals and the leffeysonS
Two OF Mr. lstTerson's sons, Joseph
and William, each considered the play
the finest example Of theatrical litera-
ture in existence They have never
abandoned this idea. and even to-day,
eithe. OF these two Young actors ad-
vance argument after argument in
supporr OF their contention
When Jefferson and Florence were
at the height CT their fame. the two
young JefTersons revcr missed a pro,
duction of the old play Joseph. thu
elder OF the two. from the time he was
boy had but one ambition, the cue
desire to play the part Of Sir Lucius
O'Trigger in his father company
The younger son had just as great
ambition. only his dream was 10 live
out again the life OF Bob Acres. as his
ancestors, for generations back. had
lived it out 70. the oslight Of thousands
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28
A Pronounced Success.

What dreams were his that night
Willie Jefferson alone can tell, He
dressed for the part. and witt, a vast
audience waiting there to see the great
Joe Jefferson Qor the substitution was
not announced), lie stepped out upon
the stage as Bon Acres For him. TOO.
ambition had been realized
So mastery was his performance;
SO accurate was it il every detail
SO closely did it resemble the work
OF the elder Jefferson; that few in the
audience were aware that change had
been made Voice. eyes, gesture. every
movement OF tbs. body, were identically
the same, The long years OF waiting
and patient study had borne fruit
The next day the change was an
nounced to the Pittsburg papers and
with one voice. the critics sounded
thu. praise OF another Jefferson. Willie.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28
Toe Realizes Ambition.

After Mr.. Florence died. young Joe
jefferson was chosen to succeed him as
Sir Lucius He claimed at that time,
that his life's ambition had been
realized. for. at last, he was Sir Luciuss
How thoroughly artistic. was his
first performance can be attested by
the tremendous ovation he received
on his first appearance. Both press
and public, the country over, had
been fairly inbued with the idea that
Sir Lucius O"rrigger had virtually
died with Mr. Florence How erroneous
was this idea can be appreciated when
. the younger Jefferson fairly electrified
the tfcatre-going world With his per-
Torrance Of that role in his fathers
company.
Critics attended the first night to
ridicule the young Jefferson, to Kill
him bytcomparisons of his work with
that OF Florence. Nothing awful hap
pened Those who were prepared tc
belittle the efforts. Of the young. player
changed their. l'idicule to praise and he
was u.'H.1ie,N,' Nv pronounced 4 dis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28
The Jefferson EaporIte.

During the many years chat Mr..
though he was well known for his
rendition OF several other parts. that
OF Bob Acres was always his favorite.
He claimed be found more pleasure in
portraying Bob thar any other char,
after in his entire repertoire He played
it more than one thousand times and in
each performance. found something al
new interest.
When Mr. leiferson and " j.
Florence formed their famous com
bination. Nj Florence found in the
part OF Sir Lucius Just as many things
TO interest HIM Is Mr. IeHe:scu found
is Boo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28
The PHYSICAL Resemblance.

The physical resemblance Of these
two boys to their father is marked
Features are absolutely the same
and one who has looked into the face
OF the lamentcd Joseph Jefferson secs
the dear old features again in the faces
OF the boys.
In the accompanying profile pictures
of the father and his sons, this reseln-
blance is easily seen In the center is tie
father. Before him is Joseph Jefferson,
his elder son and on the other side is his
younger boy, Willie. All that is in the
face of the father is found in the face of
know that these pictures had been made
from three photographs, taken from life,
it would be easy to 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 were
SO characteristic of his father.
In Willie Jefferson, this is found
to a 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 its turn, is found more fully develop
ed in Joe. tits a fascinating study-this
study of portraits, with its contrasts
and resemblanccs,--its Gkenesses and
its opposites. The more one studies that
picture the more there is that he sees
hidden there.
ri Am Jefferson"
This, in brief is the wonderful life
story Of the Jcffersons. This is little
insight into the romance of The Rivals
and the Jeffersons and the more one
thinks over the story, the more wonder
full it becomes.
a play and the names of the players
inseparably connected for 1873 years.
Five generations of actors in one fam
lily! That in itself is wonderful record,
and yet, how doubly wonderful is it
when one remembers that each repre-
sentative OF each generation has ap-
peared in the same role.
Each father kas, in turn, handed
down to the son priceless legacy
of talents, genus and a 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 ptnniless into London
and the second and third generation
found it necessary to act as 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 arc
Joe and Willie have all turned to
good account. Yet one and all iItsist
that the most valued legacy left the e; &
lis the fact that they can look the Worln /;
in the face and say proudly and in all !.
truthfulncss, i AM a JefegsoE.:,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28

Of all tina. tlientcd family of Thespians,
---the beloved actor whose name has
been written on every heart.
Joseph Jefferson, the third <reprc-
senting the fourth generation). was born
in Philadelphia on Feb. Goth, 1929. and
at the early age Of three years, made
his theatrical debut
His first appearance on the stage
was very unexpected affair, so far
as the audience was concerned He
FIRST really began in what was then
the rage. Living Statues. The boy
witnessed many of these entertain
ments, and won juvenile reputation
for himself for his limitations OF these
statues In fact, young Jefferson was
initiating everything and everybody
that came to his notice. Genius began to
show its presence early in Joseph Jeffer-
son, the third.
LIhnics T. y. Rice.
It happened that eventually the
boy saw I. d. Rice, popular per-
former of that period, who was
creating furore as burnt cork
comedian Mr. Rice's performance was
filed with little .nanneris:ns capable
OF imitation and to the surprise OF
everyone. our Joseph Jeffcrson-thcn
only three years old-besan giving
limitations OF Mr.. Rice that were scream
ngly funny
Mr.. Rice himself saw them and
waxed enthusiastic. Much to the bcy's
delight, Rice helped him to perfect his
limitations, and it 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 her,rcalizing that the
Thespian mantle was TO fall upon the
shoulders of his son. interposed no
objection and the stage career OF
Joseph Jefferson, the third, began.
Thrown on Stage.
II had not been publicly announced
that young Jefferson would appear with
hir. Rice, and only few OF the actors
themselves knew that the boy WAS 10
appear. Those who did, however, were
thrown into CONSERVATION when Rice,
in srotesque makeup, and carrying
his old carpet bag, appeared on the
stare withQgt the boy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28

This company, composed OF Joseph
Jefferson. Nat Goodwin. VIM. H Crane,
Francis Wilson. Joseph and E. NJ Hol-
land, Robert Taher, Mrs. John Drew
lula Marlowe, and Fannie. Rice was
II must be admitted the greatest com.
pany that ever appeared in any one
play and the full value of Mr.. Jeffer-
sons version Of The Rivals was in
every way worthy Of their ability.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28

for their passage by giving a number
OF entertainments on the old slow
moving boat, the proceeds OF which
went to the captain.
IN Chicago, the children were given
every advantage possible at that time.
The father. with his great fondness
for drawing and painting, instillcd his
knowledge into the mind of his son, but
always the longing for the stage was
upper1nost in the boys mind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-28

Cace again izilc Rivals had changed
riqictlle to praise, as it had done away
back there in England. more than 4
century before. As long as the elder
Jefferson appeared upon the stage. his
son was prominent in his support and
nauaht but praise has been showered
upon his efforts -