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New-York tribune., 1916-02-13

that II may be Judged Justly Special stten-
ton Is given to settings and lighting. The
designs for the stage sets used in productions
are chosen in competition and painted by mem
bers Of the organization. Most of the cos
tunes are designed and made within the Work
shop. While actors may be found wherever
there is nucleus OF players known as the
Workshop company. These players have
proved their dramatic ability in former pro-
ductions and are pledged to act when called
upon; furthermore, to take such parts as are
assigned them without question. To the
loyalty and skill Of this company" the pro-
tessor concluded, "the Workshop in large part
owes Its success"
The visitor asked whether the audience be-
fore which these trial performances of new
plays are given is in the nature OF a perma-
nent institution, like the Workshop itself and
the Workshop company Of players.
AUDIENCE RESTRICTED.
Admission TO performances i; by invita-
ton" Professor Baker said, land is rigidly re-
strcted to persons believed TO be deeply in
terested in such experimentation the Work
shop offers. Naturally, past and present men,
bers of AZ and 47A at both colleges form the
real nucleus of the audience, but many other
persons interested in the arts of the theatre
have become part Of 1t.
THE committee on invitations is always
ready TO consider new names for members of
the audience. But the seating capacity of the
hall in Radcliffe College, where the plays are
given, is only about 900, so it is obliged to
practise considerable care. Curiously, there Is
no hall in Harvard with equipment sufficient to
the needs OF the Workshop"
Here arc some suggestions formulated by
New-York tribune., 1916-02-13

ions will be based such rewriting as seems es-
scntial: and since so great an importance 10
placed upon them, collectively and indiVidu-
aIlv the need OF thoughtful, helpful Criticism
cannot be too strongly impressed upon those
In whose hands the responsibility rests. All
the plays given by the Workshop have been
,eworked according to the trend OF the critl-
cism which they inspired
Professor Baker spoke briefly Of dramatic
critics on newspapers, and said they should
get great benefit from a course OF study SINH
lar TO that undertaken by dramatists.
Criticism. to be perfectly fair, should be
based upon a thorough knowledge OF the
technique of drama" he said. Unless the
critic can SEQ through the actual production
including the Interpretation Of the actors,
which may not always be in accord with the
design Of the author, he will never obtain
clear vision of the drama itself. Accidents
and neutrality-suspicious. will often SO blur
writer's product that il will appear for what
it is worth only to the discerning few. the few
who know the technique of drama and are
prepared to judge play by it.
Professor Baker could not be Induced to
enter upon any sort of prophecy about the
American stage.
1T is perfectly futile to prophesy such
things" he said though he added that, in his
estimation, both farce and the sex play were
on the wane and that what the contemporary
public seemed most to desire was straight
comedy.
Managers cannot seem to get enough OF
the right sort Of plays" he continued, men
tioning Rose Stahl, John Drew and Grace
George in connection with the dearth OF suit
able vehicles.
greater productivity in America now than ever
before. / think the future is full of promise.
II is my business to encourage what is new.
New ideas are precious. Just when our drama
fists will begin producing such work as has
come from the pens of the leading British
playwrights in the last quarter Of a century
it is impossible to guess, but / am prepared
to see a masterpiece presented almost any
day. The times are times Of uncertainty and
huge possibility We do not know when some
thing supreme may be produced
THE COURSE OF STUDY.
Professor Bakers course OF study covers the
technique Of the drama in a very thorough
manner. The principles of adaptation, plot
ting, structure, characterization, climax and
suspense and dialogue are all treated, as well
as the nature Of tragedy, comedy, farce melo
drama and their subdivisions and the making
OF scenarios.
From each student three plays are required
during the term--an adaptation in one act,
an original one-act play and play OF at least
three acts. The first requirement OF all appll-
cants for admission is that an original play
shall be submitted in June. Laden with manu-
scripts and, as it must certainly appear,
charged with an enthusiasm quite enormous,
Professor Baker departs to spend the sum-
mer on his farm in New Hampshire He
New-York tribune., 1916-02-13

the maid ,coz in the gGder.
hanging ont the cloethz,
bic cain blGcberd
and nipt Of her noeE
In an editorial. ITO Wurk Again, the "
sieti's paper makes this suggestion TOWARD ="
ing away with war:
Bril- oever the speech barrier selen' y
diskordz ov Babel, bring the peeplz ov di'''''
nashonaltiz intu the intimait relaishonsnP '
the spoken wurd. and yu hav gon NOR We"
step or tuu on the path ov yuniyufsai O'''''''
hood"
New-York tribune., 1916-02-13

ence has taught me that it is very unwlse to
Judge always by appearances in the beginning
mean it is not always possible to say with
conviction that this man will succeed and this
man will not As a general thing one senses
pretty accurately what the mental attributes
and fundamental ambitions Of mans mind
are. but occasional exceptions make it unsafe
TO rely altogether upon this preliminary dag
noss.
For example, a man came 10 me recently
a man with whom had worked several terms
in other courses-and said he wanted 20 study
drama. Hitherto he had displayed exclusively
an analytical mind, without evincing any ten
dency toward creativeness. ! told him he was
mistaken, that the drama not the vehicle
he ought to attempt. did everything could
to discourage man for whom l saw nothing
but failure and encouragement He refused
to be persuaded, though, and finally offered
to give him chance. His first play was
wretched but after that he began to improve.
And while to-day l cannot quite say he has
succeeded, he is dong such commendable work
that it would have been distinctly pity had he
needed my advice"
IN THE WORKSHOP.
Drama under the supervision OF Professor
Baker is studied through the medium OF what
he terms the Workshop. There is practical
rather than class work. Everything is CO.
operative. and no phase, from the structure
of plays to stage lighting. is omitted. Young
dramatists are afforded an opportunity to have
their work actually produced. Of the aim of
the Workshop Professor Baker said.
The Workshop is not in the usual sense
theatre 1t is simply what the name implies
a working place for young dramatists Each
year in English AZ and 47A, the courses IN
dramatic technique at Harvard and Radcliffe,
certain students cannot understand why their
plays, admittedly full of promise. are not
ready to be submitted to managers or actors.
What is needed to round the plays into final
shape IS Just what the autnor is undDie 10
get-an opportunity to see the play adequately
acted before an audience, sympathetic yet
genuinely critical.
The Workshop then, does not aim to up
lift anything except the dramstist in question.
1t masks no scheme for civic theatre. II in
no sense completes with the Harvard Dramatic
Club, but is, rather, feeder to it. 1t has no
wish to revolutionize anything. 1t is not at all
a group of amateurs who ask their friends to
come and admire. 1t is serious, cooperative
effort for a common end, deeply interesting
all by men and women who are students OF
any OF the arts connected with the stage
acting, producing, stage setting, the newer
methods of lighting and the like.
Generous gifts Of time. labor or money by
past and present members of English ~ and
47A and interested friends have made the
Workshop possible for the last three years.
In this, the fourth year. its main effort, rs In
tho past, Is so to present an interesting play
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12

take this young lady to the Owl and give her some ice cream" and they did, and it wasn't bit scary after that.
 Then they had big parade and d Chinese band which had the desired effect, and the Prescott band, and two great big cages. One held two very hungry tigers and the other held the tyros clad in the mid-Victorian nightshirts. The painted goat was in evidence and several peculiar looking convicts were in regulation garb. Tom Bates twins were the cutest little Dokey's you ever saw and each had the honor of holding hand of the royal vizer in the parade. And one man was so shockingly immodest as to wear a corset over his nightshirt!
 They had about 30 candidates to initiate and the things that didn't happen to them wouldn't be worth telling about. It is boast of the lodge that if a candidate or tyro doesn't get his moneys worth they will gladly refund it, but to date no one has asked for his SIS.
 Well, after all the picturesqueness and wierdness of strange costumes, wicrd noises and rcd fire, the tyros, votarics and all will don their civil ized garments and business-like mien until another celebration comes along. We hope it won't be long.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
CAPTAIN INGALLS,
 RECALLS THE LONG AGO
(From Fridays DaiIy.)

Captain Frank s. Ingalls,. who Is visiting Prescott for the first time in many years, being delegate from Yuma county to the State Republl- can convention, is receiving a warm welcome from many pioneer resi- dents.
 He recalls 34 years ago on July 4, when he was captain of the Pres colt Rifles. the first militia company organized in Arizona, which gave an exhibition drill on Montezuma street with the full membership of GA in line 'We were ready in those days for fighting or for frolic and 1 we'll remember how tho. boys lined up 10 a man when the Report came from the Verde that the country was menaced by Apachcs of Tonto Ba- sin. We were ready to go into the field and when the smoke cleared away. our actions were highly com mendcd so far as eagcrness to de- lend exposed ranchers was to be considered. The Rifles was a dandy organization. and to this day I feel proud of having been the captain, he informed friends in the lobby of his hotel yesterday.
 Captain Ingalls, recently retired from the ofnce of surveyor general, but will be a candidate for corpora ton commissioner at the primary election. He IS a fine type of the Hassayamper. and his official record IS without a blemish
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
MAYER RESIDENT IS
 SERIOUSLY INJURED
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Peter Schafer was the victim of an unfortunate accident at Mayer, on the morning of July 4, at about , o'clock, when he was frightfully injured by giant powder while firing salute to usher in the natal day. He has prob ably lost the sight of both eyes, his hearing is gone, his breast is lacerat- cd, and he is unable to utter an audi blc word. Under these conditions 1t is impossible to learn of particulars that caused this sad affair, and there were no witnesses. MT. Schafer was taken immediately to the Consolidat- cd hospital at Humboldt, and while he was still alive yesterday afternoon it is believed internal injuries pre- clude his recovery A sad feature of this deplorable accident is that the victim is a German-American citi- zen for over a quarter of century a resident of this and Maricopa coun- tics. He was extremely patriotic, and a few days before the Fourth stated that he would start the celebration single handed, and assist any in duly observing the great day. One of the remarks he made was: q believe ir the nation, and I want to be consid- cred as true blue American under any condition whatever may arise, and I will start the ball rolling bright and early, because 1 sincerely believe in that great day. Those who inspect ed the place where the accident oc- cured are inclined to believe that a slow fuse was the cause, and it is probable from the loud report heard, several sticks went off.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
CAMP VERDE TO HAVE
 COWBOY CELEBRATION
(From Fridays Dailvl

Two more Western celebrations, beside Frontier Days, will be given in Arizona this year. The first, a cow boy reunion, will be presented at Camp Verde, September 4, 5 and 6. in connection with a big Labor Day picnic. More than Sl,000 in prizes will be awarded. The principal events will be the roping contest, with S200 in prizes each day, and the riding contest, for S200 purse. Cash prizes will also be hung up for horse races. pony express and all cowboy sports. Dr. ]. w. Osborn, of Camp Verde, is in charge of the celebration.
 Another big cowboy tournament will be held at the State Fair at Phoenix, November 15 to IS. Two thousand dollars will be distributed to top men in the championship steer roping contest. Broncho busting, re- lay racing and harness races will also be on the program.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
Campaign Committee.
CAMERON CLOSES BIG
 DEAL FOR COPPERS
(From Thursdays Daily.l

Accosding to letter received yes terday from Philadelphia, Ralph H. Cameron, well known in political cir cles of the State, has successfully ne gotiated the sale of his copper group of mines near the Grand Canyon, north of Flagstaff, for which first payment of SS5,000 had been made on a deal of S25O,OOO. The property af- fected had until recently been in liti- gation of a certain character, in which title thereto had been resisted by Fed eral officials in this State, but an ad- verse decision by a District court at Washington, paved the way for Cam eron to proceed and give clear title to his holdings.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
DESPONDENCY DRIVES
 MAN TO SUICIDE (From Thursdays Daily)

Surprise as well as sorrow was eX- pressed yesterday when the sad news was learned from Phoenix of the death of Eugene Martin, who sent a bullet crashing through his head from a 45-calibre revolver. He was de- spondent over his protracted poor health, and came to this city for change of climate, remaining until last week, and stating he had been greatly benefited His demcanor while here was cheerful, but he stat ed that he had made his will, leaving a brother and sister in Texas all his property in Phoenix, which consisted principally of the Madison hotel He had long been in poor health.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
DESERVED TRIBUTE TO
 MEMORY OF GUS VOGE (Erom Fridays Dsi!=l

Not in years has such a beautiful tribute to the dead been paid as that of yesterday, when Gus Voge was laid to rest in Mountain View cemc
 tery. The attendance was unusually large, and the sorrow expressed over such splendid young man being call ed away as he was entering future from which so much was anticipated, but feeblv reflects the admiration, cs- teem and good will all bore for the deceased. Burial was given from Ruffner's mortuary. Rev. Shircs off ciating. A large delegation of fire men and many members of his l. ). O. r. lodge were in the cortege. The pallbearers were: Ray Vyne, Robert Cornell. IT,, Harry Smith. A. O. Johnson, C. P Henry, ]. E. Cornell.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
INDICATIONS AT
 MONSTER ARE FAVORABLE

Special Correspondence.
 JEROME, July 7.-Indications arc very favorable for a good strike to be made at the Green Monster mining property near here, according to w.. s. Humbert, managing director, who returned from the camp last night.
 So far no commercial ore has been struck on the surface work which IS being done. It was not expected. But the formations, said Mir Humbcrt, arc exactly what are wanted. The prospects at present reach highest expectations.
 "All of this regardless of the fact that no rich ore is in sight It is sim ply the working out of our plans, said Mir. Humbert. "The Green Mon ster people are satisfied that the geol- ogy of the property as demonstrated by the development work done IS the formation that will carry the ore which they want.
 Prospecting at three other points will start in very short time and the present force of l5 men will De doubled. Preliminary work on a shalt on the Revenue claim will be started in a few days.
 Until the arrival of machinery which has been ordered, deep devel- opment will be impossible. This equipment is on the road, however, and with it the Green Monster peo- pie will sink their shaft'
 The rise in the price of Green Mon ster stock yesterday. was strictly a case of supply and demand. accord ing to Mir. Humbert. It is the belief in Jerome that the stock IS being bought rapidly and as it is acquired by strong hands. its price naturally rises.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
CUPID TAKES HAND
 IN THE CELEBRATION
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Thomas H. Wilson, for many years a resident of Prescott, is benedict, his marriage taking place at high noon in this city July 4, to Miss Iona Stokes, of Phoenix Chief Justice H. D. Ross, of the Supreme court, who is visiting the city, performed the ceremony, using the proverbial ring to bind the tie A wedding rcpast followed, at which were many friends of bride and bridegroom to wish them happiness and prosperity in years to come. The groom is an emPloye of the city of Phoenix, where they will reside.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
CATTLE GROWERS
 HOLD SPECIAL MEETING

An enthusiastic special meeting oi the Yavapai Cattle Growers Associ- ation was held Friday night at the Chamber of Commerce, with large number sf members and guests pres cnt. Resolutions pertaining to vari- ous aspects of the cattle industry. previously passed at the National Cattlcmen's convention, were adopt cd. Three U. & forest supervisors. Paul Reddington and Jim Kerr. of New Mexico. and C. H. Hinderer. of Prescott, attended the meeting and entered into the discussions that came up. II. A. Perkins, newly elect cd president of the association, pre- sided at the meeting.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
REFERENDUM
Proposed Amendment to the Consti- tuition. Proposed by the Legis-
 Iature.

An act to amend subdivision 5 of section l of article ", of the consti- tuition of the State of Arizona, and to provide for the submission of such proposed amendment to the people of the State of Arizona Initiative and referendum measures to become laws when approved by majority of the total vote cast at election"
 An act approving and proposing to the people of the State of Arizona an amendment of section ?. article 9. of the constitution of the State of Arr zona, Exemptions from taxation
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convention pledged its support to any candidate chosen by the Republican party at the ensuing primaries.
 John C. Greenway, of Warren; w. w. Cooke, of Phoenix, and J. L. Hub bell, of Canada, were then unanimous ly chosen as presidential electors.
 The delegates to Chicago were commended for their good work in a resolution adopted by the conven- ton. Adjournment was taken at 3:45 o'clock.
 Prior to adjournment the conven- ton expressed regret by unanimous vote over the sickness of Frank NJ. Murphy, one of the pioneer Repub- licans of Arizona.
 The following arc the telegrams sent to Hughes, Fairbanks and Roose- welt:
 Prescott, Ariz., July 6, 1916. Hon. Charles Evans Hughes:
 The Republicans of the State of Arizona in convention assembled congratulate the party and the nation on your nomination to the office of President of the United States and pledge you our loyal support and ut most endeavors to secure the election of three Republican presidential elect ors and to the end that you may have the support of Republican congress will in addition use every effort to elect a U. s. senator and member of the house of representatives. We are again a united party as result of the respect, admiration and conf dence universally entertained for our Republican standard bearers and fo- the first time in the history of Ari- zona there is general confidence of a victory for the party in the State.
 RICHARD E. SLOAN,
 Chairman.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-12
WILL VOTE ON MANY
 NEW LAWS
EVERY KIND AND CHAR ACTER OF MEASURE IS TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NEXT ELECTION.

The fate of the various initiative measures was determined at midnight Thursday, the last moment when they could be filed at the office of the secretary of State, at Phoenix. At late hour the office was still checking up the petitions that had been filed. A very large majority of those pro posed secured the requisite number of signatures. It was required that pro posed statutes should have 5,l01 and that proposed amendments to the constitution should have 7,651.
 The subject matter of proposed bills No. s and No. Is are much the same, and effort in behalf of the for mer were suspended in favor of the latter.
 The following are the proposed measures of which Nos. l, ?, }, I, ,, c, /, l3, Is and To will go on the of ficial ballot along with the referred measures proposed by the legislature.
 Initiative Petitions
 1. An act creating a department of labor etc, 6, JOS names. Still coun- ing.
 2. An act to establish the office of State architect, etc, 5,9SS names. Still counting.
 }. An act relating to the enforce ment of the death penalty, 5,99l names. Complete.
 f. An act to amend article w of the constitution of the State of Ari- zona-0egislative restriction). S,050 names.
 ,. Amendments to the constitution of the State of Arizona, to be known as article XXIII, local option, S,65O names. Still counting.
 6. An act to amend paragraphs 5,S59, 3,960, chapter ", title B, re- vised statutes, relating to absolute divorce, 6,60l names. Still counting.
 7. An act to amend article ", constitution of the State of Arizona, to abolish the State senate, 7,759 names. Still counting.
 s. An act to amend section s. ar ticle VIII, constitution of the State of Arizona-workmen's compulsory compensation law, 3,097 names, com plete.
 9. Amendments to the State con- stitution, section II. article X, limit ing lease and purchase of State lands, l29 names. Complete.
 10. An act to create a State box ing commission, etc, 39 names.
 II. An act to amend article " of the constitution of the State of Ari- elections, 140 names. Complete
 F. An act to promote public health by providing one day of rest in seven for employees, 20 names. Complete.
 13. An act to amend the constitu- ton of the State of Arizona, to be known as article XXIV, relating to prohibition, ll,lI names, uncertihed.
 IA Amendments to the constitu- ton of the State of Arizona, to be known as article XVIII. hotel and family liquor store petition, 1914 names Complete.
 l5. Proposed amendments to the constitution of the State of Arizona, to provide for the safety and protec- ton of workmen in all places of em- ployment, S,Sl4 names Still count ing.
 16 An act relating to the preser- vation of fish and game and amend ing paragraphs 654 and 670, title XVIII, penal code of the revised statutes of Arizona. 1913, 5,l63 names