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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-27
s. A. A. c. COLORS WIN.

PORTLAND, March 27.-A. L.
Burns of Calgary, running under
the cOlors of the Spokane Amateur
Athletic club, won the first Oregon
marathon yesterday over field of
Is entries, covering the distance in
3 hours, minutes and A seconds.
The Canadian had the race won
from the start and 1t was only a
question of his endurance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-27
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NIGH KICK RECORD.

. A new worlds record in the
q running high kick was made
. at ST. Marks school. South
. boro, Mass, by Harold Beebe 4
q of Maiden, who did 8 feet 10h
q inches. Beebe exceeded his 4
. mark Of last year by two
. inches. which at the time took
. the honor away from c. c. Lee
. of New Haven, Conn, who
. had held the record since
. 1887, with a mark of 9 feet s
. inches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-27
EASY MONEY FOR GOTCH,

OMAHA, Neb., March 27.-Frank
Gotch picked up some easy money
last night when he defeated John
FARRELL, introduced as the champion
of Italy. Gotch downed his man in
quick style and copied the coin.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-27

SAN FRANCISCO, March e.
Monte Attell defeated Harry Dell in
15-round battle last night at
Dreamland. Attell had no trouble
in holding the bantam weigh,
championship.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-27
BIG HORSEMAN LEAD.

ANACONDA, March 27.-D. G.
Brownell, one of the most promi-
nent horsemen in the state, died
yesterday of pneumonia after
short illness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-27

out of job is long ana rough. II
is doubtful, though. if Zaider will
get out of fast company, even il
Comiskey asks waivers upon him,
Without Jiggs Donahue will play
first, but big Beall has shown form,
He gets everything that comes over
first and has been laying the pole
to the ball in hearty manner. M
the outfield Welday, Matticks and
Dalton loom up best. |,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18
Salesman Wanted.

We need more. statesmen to
handle our high grade line of
Nursery stock. We pay cash
each week, pay expenses while
canvassing, give exclusive terri
tory, and furnish a complete can
vassing. outfit free. Experience
in our line not necessary. Write
today for particulars.
The Griesa Nurseries,
t. E Griesa, Prop,
Lawrence, Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Mrs. @. I. Reynolds of Wa
Keeney, Kansas, sister of Mrs.
T. N. Dyer, who has been visit
ing here for the past week left
for her home this morning.
Mrs. Reynolds visited friends at
Salina, Kansas and Superior,
Nebraska, before coming here.
Republican City, (Nebr) Rang
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18
Attention Farmers D.!

have just received a complete
line of ready finished buggy tops,
buggy tongues and shafts. Also
all kinds of repairs, and ready
finished wood work. Horse shoe
ing and blacksmithing in all
lines a specially.
10. d. BEASON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

A friend of mine built new
cistern the other day to catch
soft water. 1 was just thinking
what a joke it would be on him if
it rained hard. Mack's shack
for soft water by the barrel or
pail mo charge"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18
"CominP."

DR.. w. J. Wiley, the Denver
painless dentist, will be at Wa
Keeney, Sept. "A, one Gay only;
teeth extracted and flied posi-
lively without pain. Office at
hotel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Wednesday the hunting season
was open and a large crowd of
hunters went out. Farmers pro-
tect the game on your land; see
that the trespass notices are OBJ
served
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Notice-All persons are hereby
notified not to trespass or hunt
on the north half of section II,
southwest quarter of section 2,
and the south half of section 3,
all in township 13, range "a.
ChaS. SpitSnaugle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Mr.. Harry Switzer, brother
of Mrs. F.. w. Potter. left last
Saturday night for his home in
Reading, Kansas after several
weeks visit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Notice-An persons are here
by warned not to hunt or tres
pass on the south half of section
36 and the southeast quarter of
section 35, township u, range
% west. 0. SpitSnaugle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

FINE TREGO MY
F A r M - North half section
twentyone, township twelve,
range twenty three, close to
Wa-Keeney, is for sale. This is
part of an estate and must be
disposed of at once. It is an i'm
proved farm, in one of the best
locations in western Kansas.
Look the farm over, and if you
want it, write me at Atwood,
Kansas. Fred Robertson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

James Best had, the misfor-
tune to have several ribs broken
and received a general shaking
up in a run away last Friday.
We are glad to state that he is
improving nicely now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Word was received this week
from F. A. Mechau who is. in
Portland, Colorado, that his con-
dition is much improved. His
friends will be glad to note the
beneficial change. J<'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Miss Belle Glenn of Collyer is
taking care of Mrs. H. 0. Gear
hart. Miss Glenn is one of the
most proficient nurses in Trego
county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Last Monday night the young
folks enjoyed a dance at Jones'
Hall.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Herman Longs splendid new
residence is now ready for the
electric lights to be put in.
This is an elegant modern home
in every respect and one of the
finest in the weSt.Iu -..e :.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

For PENTHOUSE in north part
of town. Inquire of Mrs. &c
Chalk,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Wanted-At once-Men and
teams to pillow 200 acres; price
$1.5O per acre. Address VIM.
Smith, Wa-Keeney, Kans., Box
1914
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Fred Musgrave and family are
visiting home folks this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Lost-Gold watch, Elgin move
ment, Keystone case. Finder
please leave at this office and re-
ceive $500 reward J. II. Heck
man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Wanted Good girl for genera
house work. Mrs. G. L. Hard
man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Charlie Gerhart left for his
home in Robinson, Kans., Thurs
day evening after a few weeks
visit with his brother, III. O.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Charlie Hobbick an family
have moved into DIR. LINDSEY s
house in the west part of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

We added 2 new subscribers
to our list this week. Are you 1
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Mrs. VIM. Walker, who has
been so seriously ill, we are glad
to state is beginning to slowly
improve.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Don't forget to read our
Sale Notices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Charlie Sellers and son, Grad
an, went to Salina THURSDAY
morning to take in the big show
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

The lid is on tighter than ever
at Mack's shack. Viz New
roof
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Ray Laughlin of Manhattan is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w
Walker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Cheapest accident insurance
DIR. Thomas Electric Oil. Stops
the pain and heals the wound
All druggists sell it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Miss Lucy COPYRIGHT is look
ing for the arrival of her mother
very soon from Illinois.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Minor Poffenberger has &C
cepted a position as chauffeur for
Hill City hotel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

For Sale-Four room cottage,
desirably located. Herman
Long.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Mrs. j. J. Keraus was the re
cipient of a fine new Howard
piano this week; it is a beauty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Lecture course tickets will be
placed on sale at the drugstore
Saturday noon, September 25.
Remember the hour and place.
There will be seven numbers in
the course and tickets will be
sold at the usual prices, 81 for
adults and 81. so for public school
pupils, regardless of age. The
first number will begiven Thurs
day evening, October z.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18
Fresh pork at Bakers.
Fresh beef at Bakers.

DrS. Jones & Herrick will test
your eyes and guarantee glasses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Soothes itching itching skin.
Heals cuts or burns without a
scar. Cures piles, eczema, salt
rheum, any itching. Doan's Oint-
ment. Your druggist sells it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

Mrs. G.. Steinberger enter
talned few friends the latter
part of the week in honor of
Mrs. Glueck who had been her
guest for week. A camp fire
proved to be a most enjoyable
and novel feature of the evening
and was accompanied by the
good things to eat that would be
appropriate for such an occasion.
The following guests report a
jolly time-Mr. and Mrs, J. A.
Nelson, DIR. and Mrs. w. Y. Her
rick, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Gleason,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Gibson,
Mr.. w. Ri. Jones and Miss Phil
brook, Miss Margaret Swiggett,
Miss Julia Blair, Misses Edna
and Mable Glueck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

contest closes, Dec. L, I9US.
JOHN FRANKS, Manager.
QUITTING paint on costs
three or four times as
much as the paint; the
property is probably worth
fifty times both.
1t doesn't pay to ''skimp"
the job; get the best painter
you can find; tell him to use
Devoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint.
If he tells you he can mix a
better paint himself, he isn't
the best painter you can find;
get another.
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint
is better than Handwriting
can make
Agents.
Verbeck & Lucas, Wa-Keeney,
Kans., Paul Huycke & Co., Ogal-
lab, Kansas.
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F. s. Diebold of Buffalo, N. Y,
is in the city this week.
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Hello Farmers Look Here :!

For the best four ears of corn
delivered to the Blue Front I'm
plement House we will give the
following prizes:
First prize-Best buggy whip
in the house.
Second 90 buggy whip.
Thirds cent whip.
Fourth 80 cent buggy whip.
Fifth-25 cent buggy whip.
Contest closes, Dec. 1, 1909.
JOHN FRANKS. Manager.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

water soaked pop and lemon
ade at Mack's shack.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-09-18

water soaked pop and lemon
ade at Mack's shack.
F. s. Diebold of Buffalo, N. Y,
is in the city. this week.
Fred Musgrave and family are
visiting home folks this week.
Last Monday night the young
folks enjoyed a dance at Jones'
Hall.
The lid is on tighter than ever
at Mack $ shack. Viz - New
roof.
Ray Laughlin of Manhattan is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Walker.
Minor Poffenberger has &C
cepted a position as chauffeur for
a Hill City hotel.
Miss Lucy Courtright is look
ing for the arrival of her mother
very soon from Illinois.
Mrs. J. J. Keraus was the re
cipient of a fine new Howard
piano this week; it is beauty.
Charlie Sellers and son, Grad
an, went to Salina Thursday
morning to take in the big show.
Charlie Hobbick am family
have moved into DIR. Linusey's
house in the west part of town.
Mrs. VIM. Walker, who has
been so seriously ill, we are glad
to state is beginning to slowly
improve.
Charlie Gerhart left for his
home in Robinson, Kans., Thurs
day evening after few weeks
visit with his brother, H. o.
Miss Belle Glenn of Collyer is
taking care of Mrs. H. o. Gear
hart. Miss Glenn is one of the
most proficient nurses in Trego
county.
Mr.. Harry Switzer, a brother
of Mrs. F.. w. Potter, left last
Saturday night for his home in
Reading, Kansas after several
weeks visit.
Wednesday the hunting season
was open and a large crowd of
hunters went out. Farmers pro-
tect the game on your land; see
that the treSpass notices are OBJ
Serve.l
Herman Longs splendid new
residence is now ready for the
electric lights to be put in.
This is an elegant modern home
in every respect and one of the
finest in the WeSt.lu so.
Word was received this week
from f. A. Mechau who is in
Portland, Colorado, that his con-
dition is much improved. His
friends will be glad to note the
beneficial change.
James Best had. the misfor-.
tune to have several ribs broken
and received a general shaking
up in a run away last Friday.
we are Slau TO state GnaG ne IS
nicely now.
A friend of mine built a new
cistern the other day to catch
soft water. / was just thinking
what a joke it would be on him if
it rained hard. Mack's shack
for soft water by the barrel or
pail mo charge
Mrs. @. I. Reynolds of Wa
Keeney, Kansas, sister of Mrs.
t. N. Dyer, who has been visit
ing here for the past week left
for her home this morning.
Mrs. Reynolds visited friends at
Salina, Kansas and Superior,
before coming here.
Republican City, Nebr.) Rang
err.
Lecture course tickets will be
placed on sale at the drugstore
Saturday noon, September 25.
the hour and place.
There will be seven numbers in
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28

Maxine Elliott sailed for London on the
Mauretania last week. Miss Elliott went
abroad TO play season as co-star with
Lewis Waller the famous English TO-
mantle actor, at the Lyric Theater, Lon
don, appearing in q new drama entitled
1891" Miss Elliott will be seen again ar
her own theater. New York. early next
autumn. Speaking of her trip. Miss Eli
OFT said: / have so many friends in the
English metropolis that naturally look
forward TO my London season with the
most pleasant anticipation. I may say
that look forward to my visit abroad
with extra pleasure, owing to the success
OF Charles Cherry in THE Bachelor" at
Maxine Elliott's Theater. Mr.. Cherry
was for several seasons my leading man
and II has been one Of my pet hopes that
he would make his successful debut as
a star at the theater which bears nv
name in play by Clyde Fitch"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28
a.The Witchinr Hour.s

Telepathic drama. as treated by Au-
gustus Thomas. in his play. The Witch
ing Hour" Will hold forth at the Belasco
Theater next week. The Witching
Hour" is one Of the theatrical prizes OF
the year. John Mason having appeared in
II all last season and a part Of the present
season at the Hackett Theater in New
York. where 1t played odd pranks on the
minds Of the public. evoking a craze Of
telepathic science. What is telepathy? =?
This is easily answered: you and some
body else think or the same thing at the
same moment Mr.. Thomas main idea
In his drama is 10 prove that telepathy
IS an actual science. The particularly
interesting telepathic (witching) hour in
the play is ? o'clock IN the morning II
might have been l or 10 O'Clock. but Il
Is o'clock. and that hour is just as good
as any other hour. THE plays the thing, %
and IN the play In mention we not only
have great lesson taught US and great
science made clear TO US, but we also
have a beautiful humor. bright epigrams
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28

Chsse's next week should score solidIy
with polite vaudeville programme note
worthy for fits neWness. and offering
Harrison Armstrong; intense playlet OF
the jury room. called "Circumstantial
Evidence" originally produced al the
last gambol OF the famous Lambs Club
OF New York Mirza-Golem troupe. rank
ing as the greatest gymnasts and aero
bats In the Orient. being attached 70 the
household Of thu Shah: the popular Bar
rows-Lancaster company. making its an
nual visit In their newest hit. Like
Father. Like Son. by Jean Pardee Clark;
Sydney Deane and company. presenting
the vocal novelty. Christmas on Black
wells Island" with the latest interpOla-
tions, fresh lines. and an entirely i'm
proved character: Fred SOsman. the sing
ing humorist: Dave Jones and Harry
Mayo. the comic inpersoaatOrs Of cele-
brated comedians, Bimm. BONN, BrTr
the unique musical feature. and the
American vitagraph series. The Tunny
Fisheries" The advance sale OF reserved
seats opens tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28
"The car of the North.y

AS the next attraction at the New Ma
tional Theater, Henry B. Harris will pre-
sent Robert Edeson in the new play.
The Call Of the North" Mr.. Blossoms
latest play, which IS said to afford him
one Of the most congenial roles OF his
long career. is the work Of George Broad
hurst, author OF "The Man Of the Hour. 3"
and IS based on Stewart Edward Whites
widely read novel. "Conjuror's House"
The action OF the play has to do with
the love affairs and adventures OF Ned
Trent. an American freerader. who risks
his life in defying the orders OF the Hud-
son Bay Company. He is about 20 be
sent into the trackless forests without
rifle or provisions. there 10 perish. when
he attracts the interest OF the daughter
Of the factor OF the trading post. His
escape IS finally brought about by the
girl. who falls in love with him. and the
manner in which the play IS developed
is productive OF series OF original COM
pllcatiOns
Robert Blossoms impersOnatiOn OF Ned
Trent has been hailed as an even more
admirable piece OF acting than his per
formance OF the Indian in Strong
heart" He Will be supported by an ex-
celient company, including stephen
Wright, Seymour Stratton, w J. Bowen.
Albert McGovern. Lawrence Eddlnger.
SpottiswoOde Aitken. Harrison Ford. Per
cival Aylmer. Joseph Rswley. John Fox.
edward Sherman, Miss Ann MurdOck
Miss Maud KnOwlton, and others
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28
NEW YORK THEATERS
"An Engishmans Home" Not as Favorably Received in
Gotham as 1t Was in London.

which was made from Bulwer's famous
play. He will revive lord Dundreary"
and Hamlet" but will not put in the
new play he has been trying out in the
West which Lawrence Irving wrote for
him.
Robert Mantell continues TO prosper at
the New Amsterdam. where he Is playing
his standard repertoire OF plays, changing
three or four times a week and going
from Bulwer 70 Shakespeare. He plays
modern version OF Delavigne's play OF
Louis XI." which, hardly an improve
ment on BOucicaults version which Irv-
ing played. is nevertheless enabling the
actor 10 win high praise in the role made
famous by the English tragedian and by
". H. Sheridan IN this country.
The date for the revival Of ''The Mas
cote" which Klaw & Erlanger have an
nounced. with Raymond Hitchcock in the
role Of Prince Lorenzo and Flora Zabelle
as Bettina, is now fixed for early In April
at the New Amsterdam Theater. and II
the rival should prove popular. is ex-
pected 10 constitute the summer attrac-
ton for that house. II was here that
THE Merry Widow" ran all last summer.
George Arliss has returned 10 town and
Is playing The Devil" at the West End
Theater this week, first time AZ pon,ilar
prices Another old-time friend returned
to us after a considerable absence. is
The Chorus Lady" who is making her
farewell appearance at the Grand Opera
House, as Rose Stahl is soon to 20 10
London 70 produce the comedy there. She
has already been seen in the British capt.
tai in the vaudeville version OF the piece.
The rapprochement between the Shu-
oerts and Harrison Grey Fiske, whose
friendly relations were severed for awhile
when the Shuberts broke away from the
independents. is shown by the announce
ment that The Gay Life" a Fiske pro-
dCction, Will follow Sothern at Daly's
Theater IN four or five weeks.
FRED. F. SCHRADER.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28
Farrar Concert.

Miss Geraldine Farrar. prima donna Of
the Metropolitan Grand opera, viii be
heard In Washington at the Columbia
Theater Wednesday Afternoon. April Z. at
40 As has often been said OF her. Miss
Farrar IS one OF the few artists who be-
gan al the top. and she has from the first
eXacted great things OF herself She has
become conspicuous among the worlds
greatest prima dOnnas not only because
richly endowed by nature with beauty.
a rare voice, and unusual dramatic abil-
ity. but for the reason that IN the history
OF the lyric drama no artist has attained
so much in so short time. Miss Farrar
was engaged 70 sing at Mrs. Greene's last
musical morning at the New Willard.
and the directors Of the Metropolitan
Opera were obliged 20 cancel q on ac-
count Of her operate engagements in
New York. This concert has been espe-
cially arranged, however. and a large
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
~Fhe Fortune Hunter"

Cohan & Harris, who recently produced
wincheu Smiths new American comedy.
THE Fortune Hunter" viii bring that
play 20 the Columbia Theater for a weeks
engagement. starting Monday. April 3
Winchell Smith is the author Of Brew
ster's Millions" one OF the most enter
tanning novels that has been given to the
literary world IN several years. and
which. in its stage dress and bearing the
same title. has made fortune for its
producer. Mr.. Frederic Thompson. From
all accounts, THE Fortune Hunter" bids
fair to equal Mr. Smiths "Brewster's s
MiIlions' in point OF popularity Thomas
". Ross appears In the title role. and is
ably supported by a carefully selected
company. which includes that charming
young actress. Miss Mary Ryan. as lead
ing lady; Forrest Robinson, Sidney Aims
worth. Horace James. Edgar Nelson, Hale
Hamilton, ogden Stevens. Walter Horton,
Edna Bruna. Bessie Fisher, Alice Parks
Warren. Katherine Marshall, and several
other actors OF note.
The Fortune Hunter" was originally
produced at Atlantic City on March Is,
and all reports tend 10 emphasize that
~ has scored a distinct success.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28
WASHINGTON eIRL ON STAGE.
Miss Charlie COurfIand Member OF
Prominent Local Family.

Miss Charlie Courtlan6. who takes a
minor part In The Blue Mouse" is the
understudy OF Miss Afie Warner. who
plays the part OF the wife. and also Of
Miss Birdie Luttrell. who Is the maid in
the home scene in the popular farce
which was at the Belasco last week. Her
first venture in the dramatic world was
last fan. and already she has attracted
the attention Of several managers. and
has declined several hsttering offers. She
has been engaged for an excellent stock
company for the summer season, and viii
not appear IN Washington again this
season.
Miss COurtland's relatives were strongly
opposed to her adopting the stage as a
career. and are not yet reconciled 70 the
step she has taken. for which reason the
name OF the family Is withheld. Her
grandfather served in both Houses OF Con-
gress. being a member OF the Senate al
the breaking out OF the civil war Her
mother comes from a colonial family. the
name OF which IS familiar in early Vir-
ginia history
The Washington herald., 1909-03-28

No feature OF the production OF The
Prima Donna" by FRITZ Schen, and her
company, at the Columbia Theater dur
ing the past week elected more general
and enthusiastic praise than the singing
OF Miss Margaret Mackenzie Miss Mac
henzle was a member OF the octet.
and the beauty. strength. and purity OF
her magnificent soprano voice brought
her instantly into prominence. and left
a pang OF regret In the hearts OF her
hearers that the action Of the opera did
not AFFORD her greater opportunities
Miss Mackenzie IS unquestionably a ind
and Is sure TO be heard from in the
future.