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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1905)
1 THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 31. 1905; 27 fisted by Rev. W. II. Heppc, pastor of Centenary 1L E. Church. The bride was handsomely gowned In Ivory -white fatln with mousscline de soie veil and orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of Golden Gate rosebuds. The bridesmaid wore pink Bilk mull and held a bouquet of pink carnations. After the oerernony a bountiful and appetizing luncheon was served. About 50 close friends and relatives were present. The wedding gifts were numerous and beau tiful, consisting mostly of cut glass, sil ver, china and linen. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf will be at home after January 15 at their residence, 745 East Ash street. Anderson-Van Dc Hay. A very pretty weding took place at t.ie Calvary Presbyterian Church, "Wednesday, December 6. The con trartlng parties were Anna J- Van Dc Hay and Allen T. Anderson. The bride wan given away by her brothr. Peter 11. Van De Hny, of Forest Grove. Or. Tho bridesmaid was Miss .Lena Meyers and the best man Fred X. Parsons. The bride was handsomely gowned In net over silk organdy, and carried white carnations. After the ceremony, which was porformed by Rov. W. S. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson went to their new home, where luncheon was served to a few close friends and relatives. The house was tastefully decorated in Oregon grape and ferns. The dining-room was all in pink and white. Long lace streamers to the four corners of the table were tied with pink ribbon and carnations. The wedding gifts were many and beauti ful, consisting chieriy of cut glass, silver, china and linen. The young rouple will remain at their home in Portland till next Summer, when tliey will go on a wedding trip to Denver, Colo., the home of the groom. Knox-A'ollcns. A pretty Christmas wedding was that at the home of Captain W. C. Snow. 942 "Williams avenue, when MIsh Gertrude Vollciu, of Portland, and Jameti Knox, of Seattle, wjere united in marriage. The home was beautifully decorated with Oregon grape and chrysanthemums. Lo liengrin'f "Wedding March" was played by Miss Jeanetto Hazzard. The bride was gowned in white organdie trimmed with Valenciennes lace, and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. The cremony was performed by Dr. Alfred Thompson, pastor of the Grcsham Metho dist Episcopal Churcli. Mrs. Snow, as sisted by Mrs. B. Voiles. Miss Laura Hunter. Miss "Watcrhouse and Miss Haz zard. served a delicious luncheon. Many valuable presents were received from out-of-town relatives and friends. After luncheon the bridal party left for Seat tle, their future home. The bride has been a prominent teacher for several ears in the City of Portland, and will be missed by a host of friend Osburnc-Morcy. The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Morey, at Liberal, Or., was the scone of a pretty wedding on Monday, Christ mas day. when their daughter, Nellie, was united in marriage to Guy V. Osburn. of Portland, the ceremony being performed at high noon by Rev. Mr. Oberg. of Port land. The house was beautifully deco rated throughout with Oregon grape, ferns and Autumn leaves. The bride was pret tily gowned in white nuns veiling and carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses. Little Olive, sister of the bride, acted as l ingbearer and flower girl. The bride was given away by her father. About 20 guests were present, all being relatives of the bride and groom. After the ceremony, a bountiful repast was served. Then, amid a shower of rice and good wishes, the happy couple left for Portland, whore they will reside. Both Mr. and Mrs. ' Osburn are well known in this city, having spent most of their lives here. They will be at home to their friends after January 13, at 547 Washington street. Mouckton-Gravcs. A very pretty wedding took place on Monday evening. December 23, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J W. Graves, 397 Brown street, when their daughter Pearl, surrounded by rela tives and a few intimate friends, was united in marriage to A. T. Mouckton, of Great Falls, Mont. Rev. Henry A. Bar den officiated. The rooms were appro priately decorated. Tho bride was in crepe tie Paris and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Wliletta JNorthrup, bridesmaid, wore a dress of white crepe and carried white roses. J. E. An dcrsou acted as best man. After the cere mony the bridal party adjourned to the dining-room, where all partook of a boun uful supper. Miss G. A. Jforthrup gave the Lride and groom a toast, responded to by others. Many beautiful presents wero given the bride. Music was rendered by Mrs. M. E. Booth. Mr. and Mrs. Mouckton will be at home to their friends aP-.T January 1. at 397 Brown street. Smllh-Spooner. A very pretty wedding was that of Miss lrma M. Spooner to Robort D. Smith, which took place at the Second United Evangelical Church Thursday evening, December 28, at S:30 o'clock. The church was beautifully decorated and many friends were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Bowersox. Miss Maud Smith acted as bridesmaid and Clinton Wolfer as best man. The brldo looked charming in white silk organdie and carried bride's roses. The brides maid wore pink silk organdie and carried pink carnations. The wedding inarch from "Lohengrin was rendered by Miss 1 .a ura A. Warner as the bride and groom were taking their places at tho altar. Af ter the ceremony supper was served at the home of the groom. The bride is the daughter of L. O. Spooner. of Lents, and the bridegroom the on of F. R. and Mrs. Ella Smith, of 192 Fremont street. Al bina. JSjlcr-Kelscr. There was a merry time on Cluristmas ccnlng at 320& Front street, the home of the groom's parents. The marriage of Fred J. Lpler, of Sherwood. Or., and Miss Anna Reiser, of Prairie du Chlen, A is., was solemnized. Rev. Henry A. Bar den officiating. The happy couple took position under a beautiful marriage bell In the presence of an assembly of invited guests. Mr. I-aron Epler served as best man, and Miss Jessie Riggs, as brides maid. After tho ceremony, at 7:30, Mr. and Mrs. Epler received the congratula tions of their many friends, then followed the serving of a well-prepared luncheon. as Mrs. Jennie McE. Gal breath recited choice selections and Miss Gladys Pearl Baker contributed violin solos. There were many handsome presents and other Interests of pleasant recollection. Mr. and Tdrs. Epler will reside at Sherwood, Or. McMurrn-Dix. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. DIx. 15GX East Ash street, on Monday evening, December . j, at 5 o'clock. Joss McMurren and Miss Myrtle DIx were united In mar riage by Rev. J. Dix, grandfather of the bride. The bride wore a white satin dress with pearl trimmings and carried a large bunch of white carna tions. Only Immediate friends and rel ntlves were present. The house was beautifully decorated with holly, ferns and chrysanthemums. After tne core- niony. a dainty wedding dinner was served. Many beautiful ana costly presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. "Mciturren. stealing1 a march on the RMCSts, who were fully prepared to jrivc them a generous shower of rice, took a car for the West Side, where they will reside at 307 First street. Look-Gould. A vcrv pleasant wedding took place at ike rcnce or Mr. and .Mrs. A. H. r0UWL- f Hasan Station, on Christmai d-v .wh Ulr daughter. "Etbelda M.. was va& marriage to Clarence L. Look. A- large nubtr of relatives and . friend tlere at the itomc to forraed by Dr. Alfred Thompson, pastor of the Gresham Methodist Episcopal Churclu The ring service wan used. The young couple, who are 'highly esteemed. were the recipients of many valuable presents. A delicious dinner was served, after which the bridal party left for Portland. They will be at home to their friends after January 30. l&OS. IIo;;-CIaxtoii. Ml8 Inez Leigh Claxton and Mark Ed gar Hogg were married Wednesday eve ning, December 20. at the home of the groom's parents, lira East Taylor street. by the Rev. William Powell. The bride wore a dross of soft white silk and-car- ricd bride roses. Misg Alice Claxton. a dainty little tot in pale blue silk, carry ing white carnations, was ring-bcarcr. P. P. Hogg acted af bent man. The house was tastefully decorated in Oregon grape and trailing vines. "O Promise Me" was sung by Miss Mable Williams. Miss Ger trude Williams played tlx wedding march. Mr. and Mrs. Hogg will be at home after January 1 at 1199 East Taylor street. Cospcr-"VI Uiam s. On December 18. Cecil Cospor and Leon ora Williams were united in marriage at Manila. Philippine Islands. Both were mini recenuy residents oi tne suDuro of Selhvood. thin city, and were very Iii ular with a large circle of friends. Mr. Miss Winifred Hawley. Miss Edna Haw ley and Miss Myrtle Chapman Hunt. a Mrs. J. S. Batchelder. who has been absent from Portland for about a year la Washington, D. C. and more recently at Hood River. Is back In town and will be glad to receive her friendsat S2 Johnson street. Mr. and .Mrs. H. Dale announce the en gagement of their sister. Lillian Frcderika Haynes. to Mr. -Edward Bray, of Califor nia. The wedding will take place the first part of January. ' I Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Simmons announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Pearl Dale, to Mr. Manuel S. Zelglcr. The wedding will take place In January. mm The Patton Home Association will hold an annual meeting and election at the home Tuesday. January A good at tendance is desired. Announcement is made of the en gagement of Lillian Haynes t6 Ed ward Bray, of California. No card. COMING EVENTS. An interesting and unique reciprocity programme is being prepared for New Tear's day by the Young Women's Chris- MARRIED A HALF-CENTURY AGO. MR. AND MRS. LUKE M'OIXXIS. Wednesday as the 50th annlxerearj" of the marriage ef Mr. and Mr. Luke MrGinnlr. Orejron plonwa of lt00. They were married at Im City. Ia., a hair-century bo. shortly after which they crosied the plain 'and Mttlcd In Eastern Oregon, and were residents of that rcctlen er the state up te a few niWnths ago. whrn thry moved to Tertland. Mr. McGinn's I 71 year ef ace and Mb wife Gtt. The oeuplc celebrated their anniversary at Si. Jefoph's Heme. . Cospor is a graduate of the Portland Business College and was for some time shipping clerk for the Buffalo Pitts Com pany. Nearly a year ago he went to Manila to accept a position In the service of the United States Government. Miss Williams left here November 5 and was married on her arrival In Manila. Mr. and Mrs. Cospor have the best Wlriios of their many friends here. Warner-Buchanan. The evening of 'Thursday. Decem ber 2J. witnessed a pretty little wed ding1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buchanan at Mount Tabor, when their daughter. Cornelia, was united in marriage to Charles H. Warner. About 40 old friends and relatives of the two families gathered to witness the cere mony, which was performed by Rev. T. L. Eliot. D. D. The wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful. The decorations of the parlors were In har mony with the spirit of the time and of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Warner will reside at St. Johns, Or. IIItc-Ficlds. A very pretty wedding took place Christ mas eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fields, when their daughter. Belle, was united in marriage by Rev. Honry T. Atklnfon to Arthur J. Hlte. The mar riage was performed under a canopy of Oregon crape and evergreens. The bride was- dressed In white organdie and carried white carnations. After the ceremony a bountiful supper was served in the din-ing-room. Only relatives of the bride and groom were prcsont. ,Tle couple wore the recipients of many beautiful presents. Koss-Hungcrfbrd. One of the most interesting weddings of the holidays took place Wednesday even ing. December 27, 1KC, at 5:30 P. M:, at 271 College street. The contracting parties were George E. Ross and Miss Ella P. Hungerford. both of Portland. Rev. Henry A. Barden performed the cere mony. George H. Bannon was best man. Several people were present to wit ness the marlragc. Banncrnian-ltoark. On Tuesday. December 26. 1903, at 271 College street, at 4 o'clock P. M-. Frank Bannorman and Mrs. Mary Ellen Roark, both of Troutdale, were married by Rev. Henry A. Barden. The bride was accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wright, and a sister and brother, of Troutdale. Mr. and Mrs. Bannorman will reside at Troutdale. AVliIltcii-Kylc. O.i December 27, 1903. at 5 o'clock P. M., In the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. 'Joseph F. Kelly, at 274 College street Bryan B. WhJtten. of Sauvlc's Island, and Miss Fannie M. Kyle, of Portland, were united in marriage by Rev. Henry A. Bur den. An elaborate luncheon was served by Mrs. Kelly in honor of the occasion. Eddings-Duhl. A quiet home wedding- look place Thursday evening at G33 East Twcnty tifth streot. The contracting parties were Carter Eddlngs and Miss Clara Dahl, both of this city. Only Immediate rela tives were present. Rev. Harold Oberg was the officiating clergyman. llunlcr-Snovcr. Charles L. H.mtcr and Julia E. Sno ver were married by Rov. B. Clarence Cook at his residence. 1232 East Yam hill street, a. Jew friends being- pres ent. After a somewhat extended wed ding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter will reside at Orient, this state. "YVliiuion-Poyntcr. At noon. December 25. 1003. at 271 College street. George M. WWtson and MUs Anna E. Poyntor. both of MontarlHa. wore married by Rev. Honry A. Barden. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Going accompanied the bride and groom. Boblcr-Haycs. Married on December 27. at High land Congregational parsonage, by Rev. Arden M. Rockwood, F. W. Itoo ler. of San Franoisco, and Lena A. Hayes, of this city. Or., were guana at the. home fit T. J. Craig during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith, of Pendle ton, are visiting In the city. Miss Ed la Wallln Is spending the holi days with friends at Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Donaldson, of Ta coma, are at the Sterling, with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Tresham left this week for a trip to Southern California. Miss Elizabeth Johnson Is visiting: her parents at Salem during- the holi- days. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bloomer, of Albany. spent the holidays In town with Miss Lulu Fisher, who has returned from Albany. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones, of Rose- burg, arc pcnding the holidays . in Portland and Ncwbcrg- with relatives and friends. Miss M. G. Beams, of St. Mary's Academy, is spending her Christmas vacation with her friend. Miss Gertie Sheridan, of 350 Seventh street. Mrs. F. C Brewer came over from Tacoma to spend the holidays with Mrs. Lcuasbury. at 706 Marshall street. where she will remain until January . Mrs. James Whltcomb Brougher left Wednesday night for Oakland. Cal.. where she will visit her mother. Mrs. S. B. Morse. She was accompanied by James Whltcomb Broughcr, Jr. Mrs. Edwin Hall and daughter. Helen, arc visiting Mrs. George M. Hyland. of Seattle, during the holidays. They will leave there for their new home in Lewis ton after the New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel. Wilson, the latter born Webb, of Tacoma, arc spending the holidays In Portland. Mrs. Wilson will remain over New Year's at her father's home, 003 East Morrison street. Mrs. Juno McMillen Ordway's play. "Oregon," a short review of which was recently given In The Oregonian. Is re ceiving very favorable consideration from Ada Dow Currier, the well-known dra matic critic and manager of San Fran ciKO. and there Is a strong probablllty that it may first be brought out on the California stage. Mrs. Dow, by the way. Is soon to present the new biblical play written by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. At the Women's Union. Miss Ellen Swaiuon. who has been here since last August. IcTt for her home at St. Paul. Minn., on Tuesday evening. Miss Pope, who has resided here for some lime, left this week, making a trip to Oregon City. Mrs. Hubert Williams was here Thurs day, previous to her departure for Los Angeles, where t-he will spend the Winter. I The Correct Styles. The Royal Fashion Ladles' Tailoring Company haw opened a first-class estab lishment at 4S4 Washington street, oppo site Belasco's Theater. They carry a fine line of cloths and ready-to-wear suits. Correct stylo and perfect fit arc guaran teed at very reasonable prices. Dancing-. Mrs. Nina Larowe will form new class es. Phone or call 10 to 3 and 7 to S P. M. ANNOUNCEJIENTS. Mr. and Mrs. Horace H. Firthcr. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton D. Llll and Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Grant will be among those keeping open house on New Year's Day. They will receive at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. 352Vk Jackson street. Those ascletiiHr will be Miss Edna Haltfet. tian Association and the Young Men's Christian Association. The girls are, to give a reception tomorrow afternoon at the Y. "W. C. A. building from fi. to 5:30 o clock, and the young men are expected to come from the Y. M. C. A. building in groups, arriving every half hour. It is whispered that the guests will be invited to make button bags, do channg-dlsh stunts and in other ways enjoy the de lights of their feminine confrere. In the J evening from S to 10 o'clock the young men at their oulldlng will present an en joyable programme for tho benefit of the 1 Y. W. C A. girls. The programme fol lows: 7:30 Orchestra, la tbe rwfHUn-ron: Kt acquainted. frKt ywrtif. tatrodnef an hr. hav a coo4 Um. iIh auditorium). S:00 LvittHtM. KfU UH-r: nechUSon or-chu-tra, Arthur CHfTwrf. Mrreter. S:10 Vlehn rato. Ml C. Parker. SSJO Imiereoaatloa. WJIHam Lee Green leaf. 8 to 10 Garnet at: Water polo in the plunge: basket-ball In the cymnaslum; hasd- ball la the court. A cordial invitation is extended to all members of both organizations. Today at the Sunday at Home at the Y. W. C A.. Miss Alice Cornwall will read some Scotch stories. There will be an address on Bible study and a musical programme will be given. At the golden wedding celebration of Captain and Mrs. Powell, which took place on Friday evening, appropriate re marks were made by Judge Caplcs. Judge Fenton and Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunlway. Among the many presents which were received were a handsome gokl-hended cane and gold-mounted umbrella from friends In Grace M. E. Church. A pleas ant feature of the evening was the selec tion rendered hy the Veteran's Male Quartet, of which Captain Powell Is a member. Numerous letters and telegrams congratulating Captain and Mrs. Powell were received from absent friends. The assistants for the occasion were Mrs. J. J. Shipley and Mrs. H. A. Haseltlnc, daughters of Captain and Mrs. Powell, and F. R. Chown. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry' J- Strowbrldge. a granddaughter. m m The state officers of the W. C. T. U. will hold a reception New Year's day. from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M.. at state head quarters, room GOG, Goodnough building. Fifth and Yamhill. The botes.vcs will be the state president. Mrs. Lucia Faxon Additon: tho state treasurer. Mrs. Hessle J. Shane; assistant recording secretary. Miss Frances Eleanor Gotshall. The county officers will assist. They are Mrs. Edith Whiteside. Mrs. Times. Mrs. Emma Fulton and Sirs, a E. Peake. All are cordially invited. An Interesting pro gramme has been arranged. All the young people of the White Tem ple will be "at home" New Year's Day in the Temple. 2:30 to 1:30 P. M. There will be games, music and refreshments. All young people, especially those who are away from home, arc Invited. Invitations are out for an at home on New Year's day by the Precillas. a young ladies club. It will be at the residence of Mrs. E. E. McClure. 450 Nineteenth street. Portland Heights. The Oregon Society- of the Sons of the American Revolution is arranging for a banquet on January 17, in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin. Mrs. R. K. Warren will give an informal reception to the members of her Bible class. January 1. from 3 to 5 P. M.. at her residence. 234 Montgomery street. Tbe Wisteria Club of St- Francis will give a whist social In Its hall on East Twelfth and East PiBe streets, next Thursday evening, at S o'clock. The social club of the Foresters will give a dance at their hall, on the second floor of the Ablngton building, tomorrow night. January 1- Pupils of Miss Mae Belle Names will give a recital in expression tomorrow evening at the hall. First and Alder streets. The Gee Lo Rau"Club will give the next dance of their series on Friday night. January 5. at Ringlet's Hall. The Centennial Giris will give their next party on the evening of January 10. in Rlngler's Hall. SOC1ETT PEKSONALS. E. S. Cattroa and faadly, of Wasco. OKEGONIANS IN CALIFORNIA. J. D. Clark, of Portland, has been spend ing a few days at, Venice. a N. S. Harold and wife, of Portland, arc at Santa Monica for an Indefinite stay on tho beach. John Cook, of Portland. Or.. Is a guest at the home of his sister. Mrs. J. H. Warns ley, at Glendora. Captain R. Keene. of Portland, who Is at Sinta Barbara, is a veteran of the fa mous battle of Sun Juan. H. K. Spencer, formerly connected with the Hotel Portland, of Portland, has ac cepted the position of night elerk at the Potter, at Santa Barbara. Mrs. F. T. Smith has returned to Re dondo from Portland. She was accompa nied by her father. E. W. Pennock. who will remain during the Winter in Redondo. Mr. and Mrs. M. Barup, prominent resi- f WISHING OCR PATRONS AND FRIENDS, ONE AND AIL . A Happy and Prosperous New Year Store Closed All Day Monday. Will Open Tuesday Morning With Crowning Attractions on New and Seasonable Merchandise An Unprecedented Price-Smashing Sale DRESS GOODS WITHOUT PARALLEL; DOMESTIC BLANKETS, COMFORTERS, LACE CURTAINS; IMPORTED TABLE LINENS, NAP KINS, TOWELS AND CRASHES; FINE HOSIERY, CORSETS, LA DIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR. EVERY ARTICLE OF FINE MERCHANDISE IN STOCK AT GREAT JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE PRICES. Come Tuesday without fail and you will save money on every purchase. Grand bona fide sale. - THIRD AND MORRISON THIRD AND MORRISON dents of Portland. Or., are In Santa Bar bara. He la recuperating after a serious illness, and is gaining in health and strength dally. Dr. Woods Hutchinson, who came to los Angeles from Portland. Or., last Sum mer to deliver the commencement address for the California Hospital, Is now a resi dont of Redlands. W. G. Lawhorne, a lumberman of Coos Bay. Or., has taken the Baker cottage at Sll East Haley street. Santa Barbara, and will make his Winter headquarters thero with his family. Mrs. N. J. Levinson. of Portland. Or., was the guest Of honor at a beautifully appointed violet luncheon at Sun Bernar dino Tuesday, given by Mrs. Henry Good cell, at her home In D street. Covers were laid for ten. W. W. Brown, of Portland, president of the Berlin Mills Company, and Mrs. Brown are guests at Riverside. Mrs. Brown is a sister of County Assessor Montague. Mr. Brown has sent East 'or his auto and expects to spend the Win ter here. BUSTER NO PRECOCIOUS INFANT Diminutive, but Blase, Leading Man With "Buster Brown" Will Vote at Next Election men I know personally, and hasn't a touch of cynicism. "I can read 'Innocents Abroad': that is humor in spite of itself. I can read Mark Twain's books on travel, 'Following the Equator and his 'Second Pilgrimage Abroad, because the humor that Is there Is the humor that colors all wholesome, everyday life where no vital Interest is at stake." "What would you say was the most noticeable trend In modern comedy?" "The greater disposition to natural ness." "To what do you attribute this?" "To the Improvement in the playhouse Itself, and very noticeably to the Introduc tion of electrical lighting. In the olden days when the theaters were lighted by candles the facial expression of the actor must have been more difficult to see. and his meaning had necessarily to be bol stered by additional speeches, by a great er prolixity. There was a gradual diminu tion of this prolixity as in their turn oil and gas and electricity secured a greater illumination. Facial expression became more evident, and verbal expression cor respondingly abridged." "Has this resulted only in the abridg ment of the Hne3?" "No: I think that there has been an in troduction of more delicate shades of meaning In the lines of the ordinary com edy. It Is quite possible for a dramatist to write a speech which he shall intend the facial play of the actor absolutely to contradict. The modern comedy has become moro delicate, more intimate and more Insinuating." "And what of the audiences?" "They have kept pace with this. There are very few good lines that go to waste. pand with the education of tho audience or let us say Its growth In this direction there Is a disposjtion to disregard the au thority of the author. A good line by any body of whatever standing secures imme diate recognition in tho American theater." After serious Illness Hood's Sarsaparilla imparts the strength and vigor so much needed. WHAT a precocious child! Most ev eryone thought that as they saw the diminutive Master Rice pace up and down the Marquam stage in the "Buster Brown" show which tilled in the Marquam's holiday week. He acted not a whit less than Si. and It would take a bright youth to do so well even at 20. when one knows more than ever before or after. Many people are already "on." but for the benefit of those who are not be it known that Master Rice will be old enough to vote inside of three months, notwithstanding that he Is but 29 Inches high and looks not a day over five years. Therefore the ambitious youngsters who envied him his blase and mature ways may set their minds at rest. Young Rico is one of those Inexplainable freaks of nature that are most frequently noted 'n Germany. He Is the son of a Rhode Island fisherman. The family tree Is made- up of deep sea fishermen for several generations back. All have been husky of stature. Master Rice was an enigma to his parents, and as he wasn't any good for lifting seines they set him to work digging clams. He followed this prosaic occupation until he was 15. when the manager of a Lilliputian company heard of him and annexed him. forth with. From a clamdigger without any salary other than his dally bread he has come into a salary of JKO a week, so that he no longer feels so badly about his size. That is not tho only advantagehis size affords him. He has traveled all over the United States, but has never had to pay railroad fare but once. Manager Thomas Hodgeman, of the "Buster Brown" Company, has an amusing story to tell of this "once.' "We were on our way up to Portland from Frisco." said he. "Young Rice was engaged In his favorite pastime of playing poker with other members of the troupe. The conductor stopped to watch the game for awhile, and then came to me for tbe company's transportation. 1 gave him 42 tickets, but he insisted there were 4Z people aboard, and demanded the extra fare. ' You don't mean to ask me to pay for that baby.' I demanded, pointing to Rice. " Baby nothing.' said the conductor. 'He may be small, but he's no baby. I just watched him bluff a man with three sev ens out of & Jack-pot. and all he had was a pair of fours: You'll have to pay that young man's fare." " Man Who Knows Tells How to Write Plays AUGUSTUS THOMAS Is as well quali fied as any man to speak of tbe art of playwritlng. says a writer In the Chi cago Inter Ocean. He is placed with the leaders America has developed in this branch of literature, and his experiences havo been many and varied. "I am rather old-fashioned In ray Ideas of a play," said he the other day. in re plying to an interviewer. "I think a play Is a story told in action. I think that an-author of a play Is Justified In goln; into subterranean channels of human thought, whatever they may be. if the thought he discovers there is a spring to action, or If It In any way leads to ac tion; as a mere question of psychological debate It does not seem to me to be mate rial for the theater." "What Is the differentiation of wit and humor from the playwright's point of view? "Wit is rather verbal play: humor has back of It always. If analyzed, a percent age of heart," "Humor is not a situation T' "I would not call It so. I should call humor the expression of some unhappy experience generously reviewed." "Like the man who falls downstairs with a stovepipe?" "Yes: he see it a few days later." "Where do you get the witty lines that you write from? Do you make them up? Do you hear them? Do you steal them?" "1 have never used a line in a play that was not my own without giving credit as for an example of giving credit. In Mrs. LetRngwelTs Boots' the doctor says: 'You remember Ethel Mulford's couplet. "Smile and the world smiles with you: snore and you sleep alone." " That was Ethel Mulford's paraphrase of Ella Wheel er Wilcox's coapJet. I never remember writlBg to a Ha-e that I thessht was witty for the pre of aetug it. I never rememfeer workts-; to & le of any kinci. Jf the Mne does taoC occvr naturally out of the situation In which I employ It or which It Is Intended to express. I believe it Is a worthless line. I think every line in a play Is a bad line and a detriment to the play unless it does one of three things portrays character, defines the story, or gets a legltimato laugh." "Do you get your lines from conversa tion?" "No; they are mine, evolved from the situation (as I have said I have never quoted). I endeavor to think what I would reply if I were In that man's posi tion and had his equipment." "At the same Ume yon are not a cynic, and to be humorous mustn't you be a cynic? 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