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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
NEW FORAGE PLANT.
Conflicting Opinions as to Its Value
to Farmers.
LATEST FACTS ABOUT SACHALINE.

A Desirable Plant for Arid Land-Its
Value as n Protection to River
Banks.
Los ANGELES, June 2-Within the
past year agricultural papers and seed
catalogues have been creating a stir
among farmers, and more particularly
among ranchmen of the west and south
west, by their extravagant accounts Of
the value Of sachaline for fodder. The
most wonderful qualities of growth and
its equally wonderful effects upon stock
have been attributed to it, and accord
ing to these papers unprecedented re-
suits have already been attained
Sachaline, or giant knotweed, belongs
botanically to the large order of poly
gonacee, or the buckwheat family, a
family Of which canaigre is also mem
Der, and which contains such well
known plants as the common knot grass
of our dooryards, the smartweed or wa
ter pepper, sorrel, dock and rhubarb.
This giant knotweed is hardy herba-
ceous perennial, with a growth in its
native state of from 6 to IL feet in
height. It has strong roots which creep
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07

bia college law school and received his
diploma as bachelor of law when but
% years old.
When he entered New York city poll
tics, he became protege of John Kelly
and was elected alderman in 1888. He
belonged to the notorious doodle"
board, but was one of the two aldermen
who were not indicted for receiving
brides from Jake Sharp in payment for
their votes upon the Broadway surface
railroad franchise. In the fall of 1884
he ran for mayor of New York, but was
beaten by William R. Grace. In 1885
he was elected sheriff and in 1888 was
chosen mayor, defeating Abram s. Hew-
tit He was reelected in 1890 and ran
again last year, but was beaten by Will
liam l. Strong, the reform candidate.
Mr.. Grant owns a $38, 600 house in New
York and has long kept bachelors hall
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
TYP1CAL sACHALNR.

nothing else will grow, try a few root
cuttings for it is more readily propaga-
ted by root cuttings than by seed. If the
land will grow anything else, don't
plant it. Plant corn for feed, not
Polygonum sachalinense, unless you
want trouble. -
According to these recitals of expert
rnents, it would be justifable to advise
local farmers to exercise some caution
in its introduction
There is, however, one very impor-
tant and useful purpose to which sacha-
line may be put
It's great strength of root and the in
terninable manner in which they rami-
fy, making a closely meshed network of
roots whose strength of resistance is
something marvellous, would make this
growth Of exceeding great value planted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
POWDER MAKER DUPONT.
His Good War Record and His Fight For
the Delaware SenatOrship.


Henry A Dupont, who claims to
have been elected United States senator
from Delaware after senatorial contest
lasting four months and terminating
with the legal life of the Legislature of
1895, is son Of the late Henry Dupont,
a grandson of Eleuthere Irenee Dupont,
founder of the famous powder works
that have flourished in Wilmington for
nearly century and great grandson of
Pierre Samuel Dupont de Nemours, the
famous French political economist who
fed from France when his old enemy,
Napoleon, escaped from Elba in 1915
Henry Algernon Dupont was born near
Wilmington July 80, 1888, and was
graduated from West Point Military
academy in May, 1861, at the head Of
his class. He was made first lieuten-
ant in less than month and acted as
assistant adjutant general of the troops
in New York harbor during 1862.
In 1868 and 1864 he commanded a
battery of artillery and witnessed a great
deal of fighting at Piedmont, Lexington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
THE FIRST CELEBRATION
It Passed Off Much as independence Day
Does Now.


The people of the United States took
TO the Fourth of July very naturally.
The first anniversary of the Declaration
of independence, July 4, 1777, was cele-
brated at Philadelphia as gayly, as pref
tily and as enthusiastically as though the
inhabitants had had a century's practice
in the art.
In the morning all the ships, the
market barges and the armed ga1leys
We're drawn up in line before the city,
with their flags and streamers flying.
At O'Clock, the shore being lined with
eager spectators, the yards were manned
and each vessel in turn fired salute of
- guns.
When the last salute was over, con-
gress, with a number of officers, civil
and military, dined together and drank
the usual patriotic toasts, each toast be-
ing followed by a discharge of artillery
And who furnished the music for the
feast? Why, band of Hessian prisoners,
who had been captured few months
before at Trentonl Their music was
much admired
After dinner there was a military
parade, consisting Of companies of horse,
a body of artillery and a brigade of reg
u1ar troops from North Carolina, which
was witnessed by congress and it's
guests from the banquet, besides nearly
the whole population of the town. AS
night drew on the church bells were
rung. AS soon as it was quite dark
there was an exhibition of fireworks and
a general illumination. The young and
old appeared to enjoy the occasion thor
oughly from early morning until late in
the evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
Thrilled All Nationa

The astonished nations as they read
that all men are created equal started
out of their lethargy like those who have
been exiles from childhood when they
suddenly hear the dimly remembered ac-
cents of their mothers tongue.-Ban-
croft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
Warning Her.

Husband-You are not going to wear
your low neck dress at the fireworks to-
night, are you?
Wife-Certainly. They are going to
have dancing.
Husband-Well, you had better put
something around your waist. or you
may get burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day In the week more than twice "a
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This ID fact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-07
THE STAR GROCERY
POPULAR LOW PRICE GROCERY.

There are three points in business
that gives our monster increasing trade
An unlimited variety of the very best goods,
the lowest prices and every article sold guar
anteed to be satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
On a Bridal Tour.

The Groom-Now, I've got great scheme.
If we quarrel pretty openly people will never
know we are just married.
The Bride-Oh, Charlie, couldn't do such
a thing on the very day we're married. You
must W ait little while.
The Groom-Come, don't be silly. It won
mean anything to US and they Il think we've
been married a long time. .-,s
The Bride-I simply can't do it, dear
The Groom-0h, yes, you can. Call ne a
brute or something. They're looking at Us
now and smiling.
The Bride-If you really loved me you
wouldn't ask me 20 do such thing.
The Groom course, if you want every
body to know. daresay can stand it.
The Bride-It's horrid of you to talk that
way and on our wedding day, too.
The Groom-That's right, be mean about
1t and make goose OF yourself.
The Bride-You're hateful thing and
wish I'd never married you-I do I've good
mind to go straight back home.
But she didn' New York Mercury.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
HERBERT KELcEY's AGE.

salmon pink satin, embroidered with Spdngled
passementerie, aud finished with lace aud
sable tails
HERBEgT KELCEY's AGE.
The skirt of another one OF her gowns con-
sisted of pale pink striped tafetta silk. The
waist was of rose pink velvet covered with
white chiffon with rose-colored collar and
girdle. Light tan and turquoise blue COM
prised her house dress The full skirt of tan
colored silk, harmonized beautifully with the
bodice of pale blue and heavy dark green
bead trimming. The large pulled sleeves
were of turquoise velvet.
Herbert Kecey. as the midde-aged uncle
who Strengthened out ererybody's difficulties.
acted exceedingly well. He is getting beyond
the juvenile age.
great many actors and actresses seem to
think that because am outspoken and men
tion their faults as we'll rs their good quail
ties, that Nancy Sykes is trying 10 down
them" They were never more mistaken in
their lives Nancy is IAN angel in disguise, .
II they did but know IT. For instance / Will
take Prince Ananias'' for an example, and
prove my statement. No longer does Mr.
Barnabee run into the proscenium arch. Miss
DAVIS drapes the toga OF her Greek dress cor
rectly. and her posing is less apparent and
offensive. With the above suggestions other
improvements have been made until the
opera is now in good shape and drawing
well.
fan ns,1ra af ha MIR 10
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
IN THE THEATERs LAST WEEK.

Prosperity was the portion Of the theaters
last week and the managers are hopeful that
6 augurs well for the rest Of the season.
''Mada ne sans Gene the drama of the
woman who stepped in a brief period from
the tub OF washerwoman to the title of a
duchess, was for the second time the attrac-
tion at Albaugh's. Brilliant and intelligent
audiences were the rule and the verdict of
success emphasized that given upon the oc-
casion Of The first presentation OF the play
Le-e.
Ii must be confessed, however, in re view
ing the play, that the reason for its succe SIS is
not as apparent as one would wish. The
dialogue never reaches any great dramatic
heights. the scenes are not unusual in char
acter, the situations are not wb at NAV be
called intense, and, as q matter of fact, there
is a tameness 10 the whole play that would
seem 10 call for different fate from what is
awarded it. The secret may lie in the magic
OF Sar5ou's name, the skill with which the
parts have been put together, the brightness
OF the dialogue, the charm Of the simple
washerwoman. the magnific ence of the pro-
duction-all these combin ed exercise po-
tency over cultured audience greater, per-
haps, than q rougher work containing larger
dramatic gems could WELD.
IL is understood that Miss Katherine Kid
der has put her all into the play, and those
who know the charming lady are glad that
she is likely 10 win fame and fortune from
the venture. She cannot, however, be said
10 be the Madam Sans Gene known to those
familiar with the Napoleonic period. She is
more elocutionary than artistic In her
methods; her gestures are limited and do not
assist in bringing out the strength Of the part.
Besides she is long, lanky, and not at all
handsome. although intelligent in everything
she does, and stalks about the stage in a
Lady Macbeth sort Of way.
The management OF the play deserves COM
mendation for the care and attention to detail
that has been shown. Even Henry Irving
would find little to improve were he to stage
ii.
1t is 10 be hoped that "Old Hoss' Bill
Hoey will get another farce comedy, and very
quick. too. "The Flams," which he pro-
duced with John @. Rice, at the Academy,
was nightmare in every sense OF the word.
After the opening nights the audiences were
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
MAKING Up FACES.

Connected with every first-elass theater are
at least one man and 0ne woman whose duties
are TO make up or paint. powder, and deco
rate the faces of the actors who are TO appear
in the play. Every star has his own dresser,
who travels with him and cares for his cos
tunes, dresses his wigs anu makes UP his
face as necessitated by the exigencies OF the
play. says a Phiiadelphia Times writer
But the experienced, mot to say Old, actor
of either sex frequently trusts nobody but
himself in this all-importaGt part of his busi-
ness, while few rest content with the efforts
of the dresser and Invariably put the finishing
touches upon face and wig, as well as cos
tune. Your French actor, noted for being
the most artistic OF all profess ionals in the
art OF making up for the stage. is cne ofthose
who never content themselves with the taste
and finish OF his dresser. and many English
actors have been quoted as being severely
critical in this respect and so exacting that
no dresser ever could be procured to fill the
blll OF their exactions. so they did the work
themselves upon all occasions and with won-
derlul effect. Dion BoueicaIlt and John
Brougham were two OF these, and there were
u host of them.
Probably you have read of several actors
VINO nave been particularly noted Tor Their
makeup. One of the most noted of these
was Deiazet, a celebrated French actor, who
az eighty years of age, made up the character
of young page and played il successfully.
to the astonishment OF his old friends who
knew him well. We never saw Deiazet npon
the American boards, but the American pub
lie did have the pleasure OF seeing the vet
eran Charles Mathews in some OF his most
! famous youthful characters at the old Wal
| lacks Theater, now the Star. twenty-five
| years ago, when at the age of sixty-iye. His
makeup was wonderful.
| | saw him during that engagement and
| stood within two feet of him on the stage.
| He was a mass of paint and artiicials from
| the back of his neck, over his wig. and down
| his face to his chin. Yet this makeup was
| perfection from the front of the theater and
i 10 the audience this old man was a youth OF
| twenty. This was art and the art of man of
! great experience and ability as well as re-
markably excellent taste. His shirt front
contained pearl buttons of ridieulously
large size, his neekcloth was entirely out of
| proportion, and everything about him had
| some ridiculous characteristic all its own.
| yet they were all perfect to the audience. Old
/ actors will quote him TO you as one OF the
| finest dressers in the world, rs we'll as one OF
| the most famous first walking gentlemen the
/ stage has ever seen.
! Making up for the stage, ike scene paint
! ing. is an art il itself and requires long ex-
The Washington times., 1895-01-13

with production OF Sidney Grundy's power
full drama, esther Saudraz" piece in
which she has already achieved pronounced
success. She Ilayed it for eight weeks at tho
st. James Theater in London. and Esther
Sandraz" will be presented here with the
London east. The play is by no means
one-part production. rs it affords admirable
opportunities to Frank III. Fenton as Henri
Vadelle and j. W. Pigott as Fourcanade,
Oscar Adye as Olivier. Ivan Watson as Bois
Commeux, Mis- Ethel Hope rs Nine. Four
canade. and Miss Beatrice Selwyn as Henri
ette, opportunities OF which they are not slow
TO take advantage.
Esther Sendraz" is what is called "up 10
| date and is stamped with Mr. Grundy's
keen dramatic instinct and cynical nature. 1t
tells the story OF q girl who loves a man 10 the
point where she almost worships him. Ger
tain financial considerations prevent their
marriage, but she expects that some day he
will keep his promise. From his own lips,
however, she learns 10 the eoatrary and then
ensues great scene. The play terminates
fatally for Esther and the husband. There
are several very strong scenes IN it and the
dialogue IL not dull for a moment. Mrs.
Langtrys repertoire for the week will be as
follows: Monday and Tuesday evenings and
Wednesday matinee Mrs. Langtry in two
plays. Esther Sandraz' and "a Happy Pair"
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, first pro-
duction here of Sardou's ''Maison Neuve.
| adapted by Sidney Grundy and entitled "A
House ofC ards;o Friday and Saturday even
ings ana at the Saturday matinee. Clement
Scotts great play OF society."A Wifes Peril. -
All Mrs. Langtry's productions will be under
/ the direction OF Mr.. L. b. Norman.
The attraction at the Bijou Theater next
week will be Dan MeCarthys True Irish
Hearts," 1t is roiicking, picturesque
comedy which depicts lie in Ireland, full of
character and color. bright lines, repartee.
songs, and dances. The chief figure in the
singing. dancing. and love making-all Irish
heroes being addicted to the la.ter-is one
OF Lanty Lanagans good-natured, reckless,
| big-hearted. always-on- hand -at-the-right-
time sort OF n boy. His songs 20 right to the
/ heart and the nimbeness of his feet and
grace OF his manner places him in the first
| rank OF dancers. The play is interpreted by
a company OF unusual strength and the
| scenery is new and superb. from the studio
OF Harley Merry. True Irish Hears should
be given rousing reception.
The concert by Sousa's Band to take place
Mt the Grand Opera House next Sunday, will
be the musical event of the winter. Nobody
bands of the country. both as 10 musical merit
and material success. Sousa's compositions
arouse his audiences to an unprecedented
+, point of enthusiasm, and his programmes are
+ alike entertaining, Instructive, and amusing
by turns. Mr.. Sousa will introduce TO his
| audience charming soprano in the person
/ OF Miss. .Myrta French land n beautiful South
ern girl and thoroughiyskilled violinist, the
daughter OF Gen Basil Duke, of Louisville,
each OF whom vii delight their listeners by
the artistic character of their work.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
WILL SHE?

Tie girl who is ocoming" is long on her way.
Her arrival too oft has been sung;
She isn't here yet, 50 We can all say.
Except by her pen and her tongue
Now We certainly hope, if she's sure 10 Is hest
She'll taboo what a maid now enjoys
Wear pants" raise a beard, and DO all the res
OF the things that are done by the boys
-Bruoklyu Life
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
Philharmonic Club Concert.

The third concert of the Philharmonic Club
will occur next Thursday at Metzerott Hall.
Mr.. Victor Herbert, the famous cello virtuoso,
and Miss Lucia Nola, who is reputed to be
one of the best dramatic sopranos of the con-
cert stage, will assist Mr.. Herbert is grand.
son OF Samuel Lover, the Irish romancist,
and is very versatile genius. Besides being
the acknowledged peer of cello soloists in
America, he is the leader of Gilmore's cele-
brated band and an excellent composer, his
opera, prince Ananias,' having just had its
fiftieth performance by the Bostonians at the
Broadway Theater In New York. Miss Mary
Helen Howe, the talented soprano, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Lent and Mr.. Herman Rake
mann are local favorites, and will also be
heard. The excellent programme promises
treat that our patrons of music should not
miss by any means. This will be the last
concert of this popular organization, and
prices have also been placed on a popular
scale.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
An Opportunity Not to Be Lost.

HH OPPUf tuHIty 1NUt 10 DIG IOSL.
First Servant Girl-Oi fought yez was
a-goin' to lave yez place by T'anksgivin'.
Second Servant Girl-Ot did SO intind,
Mary Ann; but Oh heerd me lady was a-goin'
to git new set av chiny fer Christmas, an
Oh wasn't mfssin' tn pleaaure az whack at
thot, yez kin bet yez ioife!-New York World.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13
sTlGE DO|NGS IN GOTHAM
Lively Chit-chat About Plays and
Players That Are Popular.
NANCY SYKES WEEKLY LETTER
Melodrama of the Bload-eurdling Typs at
Palmer's Theater-Eenry Arthur Jones'
Opinion About Women-Very Light Com
edies Are the Rage-"The Case of Rebel
lions susan''-Notes of the Players

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Seyeral thousand New
Workers, more or less, came very near to see
ing the New Year in at Palmer's Theater,
where the stage. which was trod for 50 many
years by Lester WalIack, John Gilbert, and
The Washington times., 1895-01-13

EDITOR TMEs am school girl and read
your paper. We all like It at our house. and
papa is much pleased that it Is delivered
BEssIE ST. CLAM.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13

porience and an artistic eve. Few of those
who make the endeavor ever succeed in ae-
complishing the art because it demands
special requirements.
The Washington times., 1895-01-13

OF Miss Davis in tights. The public has so
long been accustomed tc gazing on the grace
ful curves of Miss Davis neither limbs that it
feels sighted and inclined to stay away and
pout when denied that privilege Denman
thompson. now in 1.-The Old Homestead, at
the Star Iheater, has introduced shower in
the first act which is wonderfully effective
Inc stage gradually grows darker. peals OF
thunder are heard, flashes of chain lightning
are seen. and soon the rain begins TO pour
The sound of it on the roof and trees makes
1t more realistic. During the shower The
other evening lady next TO me asked the
gentleman with her if he had brought an um.
brella. Then the rain ceases and peculiar
light makes the trees and everything look
Just as they do after a summer shower. This
novel effect is all produced by the manipula-
ton OF electric lights-thanks to Mr. Edison.
POINTERS.
The most important event of the near fu-
ture is Augustus Pitou's reduction of Sar-
deus comedy, Madame Sans Gene.'' at the
Broadway next Monday night. The play has
created somewhat of n sensation in other
cities. Pitou is said to have spent small
fortune on the new scenery, costumes. and
accessories
Rory of the Hill" which the present agent
describes as "An Irish Old Homestead - fol-
lows 1.-The Cotton King at the Academy,
january 2S. James G. Roach. the author. and
clever actor, is the star
Walter Gale, Happy Jack, is another
tramp In town this wee&. He is again play
ing his original part in the .'Old Homestead
and his wonderful cough is as amusing as
ever. f5
A play called "The District Attorney fol-
lows Wilson Barrett at the American The
English actor has not set the town on fire this
time. - @
Beerbohm Tree, another English actor. is
expected here within ae fortnight. He is to
follow the Kendals at !Allbey's ON the 2Sth.
With Langtry, Wilson Barrett, the Kendals,
and Beerbohm Tres all playing in this coun-
try with their Ldhdoas companies it is no
wonder that Broadway is crowded with
American thespians looking for job.
When "The Twentieth Century Girl, is
produced at the Biiou Oh the 21st. many raw
ishing costumes wiiichsiare said to be more
than up-to-date Will be shown. Helen Dauv-
ray is TO be the girl, 80
Reports have reached town that Rhea has
made geuine success in her new Sardou
comedy, 1.-The Parisians:p
1.-The Milk WhiteFiagl continues to wave
at doyt Ineater. NANCY SYKES.