The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-26

more moral than that OF the present gen
GRAFTON. / endeavored 10 express this idea
indicate the sharp line which is drawn be-
tween the old and the new. Formerly the
covenants of virtue and faith ware kept
unrest How much Of my thought the pub
lie took in and understood, have no means
of knowing. Some day, however, intend
TO go to the Skomorokh theater. Note-The
Counts play was and still is playing at this
theater, besides at the Malue theater).
shall sit in the top gallery, and hear what
the people say about my drama, which is
the most interesting thing to me- The opin-
ion OF people who do not know one person
ally is impartial. and the most reliable
ADVICE TO ACTORS.
"Count Tolstoi seems to have great con-
fidence in the theater as an educational and
moral force, although, as he said: i have
not been inside of theater for more than
thirty years. This fact, however, did not
hinder him from displaying the liveliest in
terest IN the mounting of his play. The
Power Of Darkness early in November
last; he went so far even that he summoned
the actors who were to impersonate the
roles, and read them a lecture on their
duties. Referring to this fact he described
what he said to the artists of the Malue
theater as simple advice L advised them
broadly said the Count, to endeavor TO
refrain as far as possible from showing
their feelings. You do not notice the out
ward display or feelings among the peas
antry. They hide them in their hearts. far
better than we do. The actor, therefore,
should try to conduct himself as simply as
possible, and devote all his energy to an
Intelligent, truthful reproduction of the
words spoken by the characters.
Count Tolstoi's threat to break with a
hr Was hae gf out IRON
the middle of December, when he donned
his short fur-lined coat. felt shoes and
Theater accompanied by his son. He
bought seat in the second row of the
top gallery, and was congratulating himself
on having preserved his incognito. I'm
fortunately, however, the audience hap
pened to be small, and some one in the
heaven recognized him. Immediately the
word was passed around. with the result
that many more eyes were directed toward
the Count than toward the stage. The
Count was annoyed, and made no effort
to disguise the fact. Toward the end of the
play; when the audience began to clamor
for the author he rapidly left the theater
When finally the curtain was rung down
on the last act the cries for the author
were so loud and persistent that the man.
ager, Mr.. Tchereranoff was obliged to APP
pear and announce that the Count had left
the theater.
Tolstoi would remain in Moscow, he was
asked his intentions this point
Actually do not know what i shall
do, but / think that / shall return to the
country. / have grown too accustomed to
it of late years, and besides one works
easier and more rapidly in the country,
and-there is very, very much work still
to be done. wish to express my opinions
on a multitude Of topics which are tor
menting my mind night and day.
LAS he said this the Count suddenly be-
came Silent His face assumed stern ex-
preston and heavy wrinkles appeared on his
forehead His eyes were focused on the dis
lance and he was buried in deep meditation
At length the silence was broken by Count
Tolstops low, earnest voice. Much time.
he unused aloud, has already been lost in
fruitless. aimless youth. All, with what
pleasure and satisfaction do look on those
who begin early in their lives to labor with
some clear, well-defined purpose