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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-18

ing that trip was a rat printer" a
rat printer" is one who has worked in
a non-union shop. They are bIacklisted.
When SWayze walked into the compOs-
ing room of the Chronicle the first
thing he noticed was a placard on one
of the posts. At the head of the card
was a rat and below it was 20. K.
Swayze is headed this way" Swayze
was anything but 20. X" just then and
he left.
A little girl in Topeka found an op-
pOrtunity to earn a quarter. She de-
cided at once it should be kept for
Christmas. How to keep it was a per-
picking question, for the family was
very poor and there was no place in
their one room to hide her precious
quarter-nor anything it might buy.
But her perplexity was swept away by
a happy thought: III get candy and
nuts-for that will make one or two
things apiece for all of us-and I'll put
it till the day before Christmas" Ac-
cordingly a little box half full of gum
drops and hickory nuts waits the happy
day very securely in Mrs. Thorpe s
office, and maybe there'u be something
else in it besides.
A young lady stepped into a Topeka
drug store and stopped near the soda
fountain. The dapper clerk came out
from his mysterious place behind the
prescription case and looked inQuiring-
ly at her.
do you give castor oil in soda wa
ter?' asked the young lady.
Yes" replied the clerk. He noticed
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-18

Ralston Yeast is the best. Try it.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-18

You often see a mother trying to
make" something out of her daughter,
by giving her music lessons, and some
times the mother will take an interest
in her son, with a view of making
something out of him. but did you ever
see a woman try to make" anything
out Of her husband? With a little as
sistance q man might do lot OF clever
things. to the glory of his wife and
family. But a woman never thinks of
trying to assist her husband; she
thinks of him as a hopeless brute, and
decides that if her family ever amounts
to ANYTHING. it must come as a result
of her daughters wonderful piano
7,laxrfUer
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-18

leave the receipt for making whisky
with his clerk, and the second day the
suDpIv on hand ran out
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-18

The only Kansas soldier of the Span
ish war buried in Arlington, the ma
tional cemetery near Washington, is
r. B. Parks, of company e, Twenty
second Kansas. He lived at Scott City
and enlisted in EmOpria while attend
ing the normal. An effort will be made
to erect a monument for him.
The times., 1899-05-28

the affection which her good sister, Faith
| harbors for him. 1t is case OF love at
cross purposes for three couples, and the
manner in which these romances are
worked out forms one of the principal
charms of the play
There are scenes on the quaint little ISL
and, where Drusilla, the beautiful pagan
as the author calls her, comes to mas
querade in her old Quaker garb. and play
Miss Innocence during her vacation. But
her stern cid father discovers her zeal
character, and casts her off as an apostate.
Her simple fisherman lover follows her TO
London, where he finds her the gayest OF
the gay in the great city's fast set. The
duke is squandering his fortune upon her,
in spite of the protests of his man OF busi-
ness. Mr.. Crake. and the gentle influence
OF Sybil. The great scene comes in the
third act when, after his last great feast in
honor of the enchantress who has ruined
him. the duke prepares to blow out his
brains. Then to him like an angel of
mercy comes the little lame girl. with q
beautiful soul in her poor, crippled body,
and turns him from his deadly purpose
back to life of repentance and usefulness.
The play ends with a pretty and peaceful
scene back On the island, where it begins.
get their deserts.
The play calls for some special scenery.
which has been provided by Frederick
Schafer. The first set. showing the village
on the rocky island is particularly effective,
while the interior OF the dukes London
house is elaborate. The play will be
staged with all the care as to detail which
has marked the best of the Frawley pro-
ductionS.
The times., 1899-05-28
Riinn-lunhnriIIc

The waning of the season at the Bijou
finds no abatement of the excellent shows
that are almost invariably the rule at
Manager Grieves' cozy theatre and the
patrons OF that house viii probably find
abundance of high-class amusement dur
ing the coming week as the names of those
engaged give excellent indication of an
enjoyable programme. The Sisters Leon.
talented young ladies. will present a nov
city act that will doubtless create favor
able impression; Williams and Adams. the
comedians, will appear in their bright and
witty Offering; Johnnie Barton and Nav
Ashley will be seen in a novel and humor-
Gus creation, every line of which is sup
posed TO be good for a hearty laugh; Miss
Emma Carus, a talented young vocalist,
who has met with an unusual amount of
favor in the opinion OF local audiences on
former occasions, viii appear for the last
time this season and will endeavor to eX-
cell past successes with a number of WELL
rendered selections; Billy Watson and
Harry Price, the well-known German
character comedians, will try to please
with their latest comedy success; Albertus
and Frances. the acrobatic comedians, Will
be on hand with an Offering combining
ability as comedians and daring as novelty
artists. The Bijou big burlesque COM
pany. xith the addition of many new ar
lists, will contribute something novel and
entertaining in the musical line; selections
by Nina Collins, Annie Carter, Dot Daven-
port. Flora Parker. Sam Adams, Barry
Thomson, George Diamond, Charles De
Forest, Jack Flood, Sol Goldsmith. and
several new artists whom Manager Grieyes
has engaged for next week. Daily matt
nees.
The times., 1899-05-28
"Hng,,ey, Kernnn,s BcneGt,

Annie Morris. who gained considerable
distinction by going before the mayor of
greater New York and marrying a we'll
known pugilist will be one of the drawing
cards OF the Hot Air Club Company"
which inaugurates its weeks engagement
by appearing for Manager "HuGhey'' Ker-
mans benefit on June ). As vocalist and
burlesquer Miss Morris is regarded as one
of the bright lights of the Bowery, and
her appearance here after the sensational
matrimonial venture arouses considerable
interest. An idol of the Bowery Annie has
cast her muscular better half into the
gloom and shade of forgetfulness No
matter how many husbands the young
woman possesses, she is still "one of the
boys and favorite with the gallery gods
everywhere. Seats for the benefit are now
on sale both for the matinee and evening
performance.
The times., 1899-05-28

sided. weak and far from the heroic level
required for romantic or melodramatic
stardom. Then the student OF economy de-
| tects flaws in the opening conversation of
the first act, when the Republican as
| sured his political rivals that votes are
being lost by the sugar bounty. which. as
| matter of fact, never was offered untiI
close to the nineties, while the time of
the play is laid decade previously. In
the second act Mrs. Blackman is found
so1ourning at the home of her fiance with
out exciting the least comment and in the
period following she viii be compromised
if discovered. Then Mr.. Arthur has drawn
a very ungallant portrait of a Southerner
attacking woman with heavy cane OF
course, he receives as a reward a pistol
ball from revolver which providentially
bobs up at this moment, but in the next
act, without word of explanation, the
shooter and the shootee are seen discus
sing family affairs both amiably and con-
fidentially.
Then the youthful lovers indulge in
piano Irritation, numbering such recent dit
ties as when You Amt Got No Money
You Needn't Come Round" which sortun-
ately slumbered in the mind of it's instiga-
tor in the early eighties. Private John
Allen" lacks some definite purpose, some
strong thread TO knit the situations to-
gether One keeps asking himself, What
Is 1t all about? And when ii is over you
have not yet arrived at a conclusion. Keen
character drawing Is shown in building the
lines of Bessie Stokes, Colonel Stone, Ma
jor Wasworth, Billie Wasson, and Cncle
81. and as a series of character portraits it
is a success. AS a story it is an elaborate
imitation of THE Honorable Peter Ster-
ling" but as dramatic effort it is weak.
incOhesive, and illogical. A Gillette, a
Grismer. or Gus Thomas could go into
the manuscript with pair of shears and
paste pot and make it play. 1t is Lot
one now.
The times., 1899-05-28
season JUST CLOSED
MOST PROFITABLE
The New National Reaps a
Great Financial Harvest.
Other Local Theatres Enjoyed Their
Share Of Patronage.
Chats and Gossip with Thespsnns
Well Known in Washington.
News Bits of the Players.

1t is now all over but the counting up
of the profits and losses. and there is COM
paratively little complaint among the
managers of the local theatres about the
season just gone. From the slough of f.
nancial despond they have been elevated
to the good, hard road of prosperity, and
SO rejoice and are exceedingly glad. While
The times., 1899-05-28

1t was with the sincere well wishes
OF the amusement seeking public that
Managers, Burke & Chase opened the Grand
with high-class vaudeville last winter
Patronage has not always been large or
the attractions of the best. yet the accom-
The times., 1899-05-28

The surprise of the week in a business
way was the success of continuous yaude-
Vile at the Grand. While a good-sized
crowd does not appear to good advantage
there on account of the immensity of the
auditorium, a sufficient number kept COM
ing and going all the day to swell the
weekly receipts to a very respectable
figure. probably the highest recorded in any
theatre office OF the city for the six days
good natured barker" at the entrance
and the excellent location of the Grand at
the foot of the great thoroughfare, to-
gether with the general excellence of the
bill. is responsible for the patronage The
managers feel greatly encouraged with the
support given them during the week and
say that continuous bill will be a feature
OF all future celebrations which send the
people out on the street. Altogether
Messrs. Burke & Chase think they have
done well in breaking into the exclusive
capital. having had two leading business
weeks in the season.
The times., 1899-05-28

thorough treat. the Washington quartette.
consisting of Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-
Cliff, Mrs. Margaret Nolan Martin. William
d. MacFarland. and John II. Nolan, having
consented to appear.
The times., 1899-05-28
Concert for House of Good Shepherd.

tOncert Tor House OF UoOd sheDhcru.
When the members of Congress decided
that they were unable to again grant the
annual appropriation for the support OF
the House of the Good Shepherd those in
terested in the institution determined to
seek the aid of the public in their COM
mendable undertaking. With this end in
view a concert is announced as q benefit
FOR the House at the Columbia on Tuesday
afternoon. Always accommodating, the
house was allowed the management
through the courtesy OF Mr.. 7. Daniel
Frawley, who also appears in one-act
sketch, assisted. by some of the best men,
bers of his company. The Georgetown
Giee Club. with its full strength. will be
heard in many of its popular selections,
and the Georgetown Mandolin Club is also
scheduled for numerous renditions. To the
lover o. vocal music the affair will be q
The times., 1899-05-28
Kernan's ~aIonte Carlo Gir,s.n

NerEan y "M0nfc Carlo Girss.o
The seeker for merriment and recreation
as last resort can turn to the Lyceum and
find what he has unsuccessfully searched
for elsewhere. 1t is a little difficult to
state definitely the merits of the attrac-
tons OF vaudeville, but The Monte Carlo
Girls come into Kernan's with long list
Of press commendation as a happy history.
The feminine side of the entertainment is
said TO be especially attractive, the shape
linesS OF the ladies and the extent of their
costumes being in inverse ratio. The per-
formance opens with nautical satire en-
titled AN Outing on Deweys Flagship"
and If the great commander is not present
the management claims he would be- did
opportunity permit. a torrid afterpiece,
classed as an extravaganza burlesque XII
XII, including the dance of the same name,
barefoot passion terpsichorean effort,
shapely women, novel specialties, and vo-
cal selections, all of which are of reputed
excellence. brings the performance to
close. The clio intervening between the
nautical satire and the XXX" includes
Williamson and Stone, comedians and
sketch artists; Madden and McCarley. COM
edy duo; Tom Ward. the old time minstrel;
William c. Fields. the tramp juggler: Eva
Swinburne vocalist and entertainer
claimed to be the shapeliest woman on the
American stage; the Sisters Spencer. SOU
brettes. and st. John and Greyton duet
lists. While there is much that is good to
follow this engagement, Manager Taylor
claims TO have the best balanced set of
tToupers in their line of work. There viii
be daily matinees.
The times., 1899-05-28

There is nothing like stock work to de-
velop slumbering talent, and this fact
has seldom been better demonstrated than
by the experience of T. Daniel Frawley,
When he began his career in San Francis
co he was a comparative novice as a stage
manager, and may be described as sue
cess of his own creation. In the five years
in which he guided the destinies of the
Frisco company, many actors and actress
es of national reputation learned from him
the lessons to which they owe their present
notoriety. a retrospective view of the
people who have worked for Tim" re-
veals some prominent Thespians, of which
the most noted are Wilton Lackaye. Frank
Worthing. Frances Carlisle, Edward Bel.
Blanche Bates. Maxine Elliott, Hope Ross,
Maclyn Arbuckle, Jennie Remark, John
Kellard, Burr Mcintosh. Harry Corson
Clarke. George Leslie, Phosa McAllister,
Madeline Bouton, Cora Tinnie, Sam Ed
wards. Gladys Wallis Lansing Rowan,
Augustus Cook, Madge Carr Cook, Eleanor
Carey Alice PiXley, Theodore Roberts,
Harry Dufield. II. d. Blackmore Belle
Archer. Hudson Liston, Louise Thorn
dyke Boucicault, Thomas Ross, Joseph
Keefe, Katherine Grey, Margaret Craven,
Eugene Moore. Lucille LaVerne, Fanchon
Campbell Theodore Hamilton Eleanor
Morietti, and Thomas Phillips Even to
the casual reader this list will denote
something of the success of Mr. Frawley
as a developer. Hope Ross. Blanche Bates,
Maxine Elliott, and Harry Corson Clarke,
are the especial pride of the actor -manag-
er, and certainly he may plume himself on
the development of certain members OF the
present company.
The times., 1899-05-28

Harry Corson Clarke, seen and admired
immensely during his three weeks en-
gagement with the Frawley company. has
The times., 1899-05-28

Were | to advise a young girl regarding
entering the theatrical profession. | should
at first counsel her to remain out of il. II
she still persisted in her determination as
sEe wi ne mes cut OF ten, should sug-
gest that she undertake character work
such as l am at present assuming
Ella Hugh Wood. in the character of
Martha Perkins had just made her exit at
the National yesterday afternoon when The
Times reviewer was presented and pro-
pounded the question which preceded the
above answer
From the front of the house, l presume,
there are few indeed who would like to DO
the line of work l am at present cast for.
1t is far from the youthful ideal of success
in the histrionic armament amateurs have
mapped out for themselves. But their
ideas change after Il few years in one
night stands and their ambition to pose as
an American Bernhardt or second Mary
Anderson depart and are replaced by
disposition to get something to eat and
good clothes to wear. You know, l was
a very bad player of small parts for sew
eral seasons, and l am confident would
never have been anything else had net
some kind angel suggested that try char
acter work. | was at first horrifed. but
eventually consented. Now l wouldn't
give up this part OF Martha Perkins for
any in the piece. II actually grows on you
and you learn to love your old-fashionel
clothes and homely lines. You know Miss
Robson is the recognized ideal of the char
acter woman and my ambition is to as
sumo her mantle. No, l suppose peop,e
can't admire a gossip as much as they do
an ingenue, but it is mighty much of a
recompense to view the relative weekly
stipends when salary day arrives. Ambi-
tion is of little avail without the almighty
collateral. OF course. | get few mash
notes. and flowers are a comparative
scarcity. but notes are the result of imma-
ture minds and flowers soon fade, while
the ducats remain with you until yoa wish
their departure. Yes, you will see me
again in Washington and I'll be dong
character work when I come back, too"
II may be somewhat Of surprise TO
those who have viewed the hatchetfaccd
Martha to learn that Miss Wood is an ex
tremely handsome woman. who dresses
with the best of taste and converses intel
The times., 1899-05-28

There are good wishes in store for every
venture but more than the usual amount
are aroused by the announcement that ].
j. Rosenthal will exploit a new comedy.
Dear Old Charley" next season. Jake is
one of the men whose individual labor en-
dears him TO all with whom he comes in
contact. The theme of his new piece is
as yet unannounced but he has made a
notable beginning by engaging George
Boniface, jr.; George Ober. and Katharine
Osterman for his leading parts. Another
thing is assured. and that is that an abun-
dance of really novel printing and press
work will be turned loose on an unsuspect-
ing public before the leaves begin to salf.
Jake knows his business. and his friends
are glad of il.
The times., 1899-05-28
Nationar-.Romeo and Juliet

! The theatrical columns of The Times have
chronicled during the past three or four
weeks the dramatic occasion that has been
the chief subject of end -the-season dis
cussion, referring to the appearance of
Miss Maude Adams in the hallowed realms
of Shakespeare. Her portrayal of Juliet
in Shakespeares immortal love tragedy
Romeo and Juliet" has been praised by
critics OF the Eastern press without stint.
Appended are extracts from few of the
leading New York journals:
Times: "A prodigious triumph. Her
portrayal is sensibly and sympathetically
conceived, and executed with beautiful sin
cerity and simplicity. Lovely in spirit, ab-
solutely free from affectation or extraya-
gance.'
Sun: Succeeded very positively. Deci-
| sive victory in the potion scene. A new
Juliet
Journal: "Fervid. intense full of intel
| ligence. There was not a stacy strut or
the customary monotonous intonation OF
Shakespearean lines"
| Press: The unexpected has occurred.
Since Adelaide Nelson's time We have had
no Juliet that could compare in anything
with the sadeyed Capulet by which Miss
Adams astouished and electrified the EN-
pire auditorium. Triumph not merely in
lne iiSnteT- scenes, out IN the deeply tragic
episo1es.''
Evening sun: with Shakespeares own
| lines as authority, she has founded a new
Juliet. No Juliet ever looked younger, and
yet few have gained a more genuine trib-
ute of tears. No production OF Shakespeare
in recent years has been more reverent. A
triumph"
World: Revealed powers which even
her ardent admirers scarcely expected. Is
triumph. Rich in romantic charm
Herald: THE audience was delighted
with the girlish simplicity OF her Juliet.
Mrs. De Navarro MARY Anderson) show
cred her with congratulations"
Editorial. Evening World: 1.-The most
interesting dramatic topic of the day in
New York is the instant and brilliant sue
cess OF a young actress who has defed
tradition and given the stage a new Juliet"
A large advance sale betokens the very
generous interest Washingtonians are TAX
ing in the forthcoming appearance of Miss
Adams at the New National, Thursday
night, and while there remain many good
seats for both the first and second floors
the management, in order 10 comply with
the demand for cheaper seats, has decided
to reserve the gallery and these seats will
be placed on sale tomorrow morning.
The times., 1899-05-28

To the average auditor there is more
real enjoyment in hearing a selection OF
ripe age well rendered than In listening
10 grand opera at 50 per seat To the
greater number of this class OF auditors,
the voice which strikes the high note of
Annie Laurie is more applaudabIe than
Melba. Nordica, or the remainder Of the
high -salaried stars This remark Is called
forth by the appearance last week of Miss
Caro- Gordon Leigh, the soprano OF the
church choir in Way Down East" Her
voice is deliciously sweet and as clear as
bell in her upper register. Admirable
taste is shown in selecting the songs for
the choir and the music was no small poF-
tion OF the enjoyment in a visit to the
National last week.
The times., 1899-05-28

America is not especially inclined to aps
the English when it comes to theatrica,
affairs, but is generally interested in what
ever concerns our cousins. so the an
nounced retirement OF Clement Scott from
the London Daily Telegraph" may be
considered as an artistic calamity. This Is
especially to be regretted when the present
public work of Mr.. Scott is perused- 1t
no longer denotes the clear analytical and
critical mind of a master. but rather the
circumscribed, narrow intellect OF a press
agent. While interesting. Mr.. Scotts et-
forts in the New York Herald are far
removed from his customary scholarly
style There are too few Clement Scots
TO rejoice over his retirement. America
needs independent thinkers with the brain
tn think ariehr
The times., 1899-05-28

The Lafayette Theatre orchestra is FILL
ing an extended engagement at the isles
worth" in Atlantic City. Successful pop
ular concerts are given every afternoon
and evening. and the organization is re-
ceiving It's full portion OF praise from the
early visitors at the seashore- The engage
ment will extend until the middle OF Sep
tcnnhnr
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modating gentlemen have established a
record of -iveness" and relia-
biity which Will stand them in good stead
in the future. Last weeks bill closed their
laudable attempt for the time. In Sep
tember the Grand will again open its doors
with vaudeville and continue throughout
the season. Manager Chase indicated to
Times man the alterations contemplated
during the sultry period, and If the plans
are any criterion, the vaudeville theatre
will be thing of beauty and Joy forever
when IL again opens. An immense electric
sign OF unique design will overhang the
Pennsylvania Avenue entrance and an
electric fountain grace the corridor. The
long lobby will be elaborately decorated
in red and gold. which colors will prevail
through the entire house. Hereafter
tickets will be taken at the first tier of
steps, and luxurious drapings, heavy up
holstered furniture and comfortable divans
transform the lobby into a drawing room.
Within the auditorium proper the chairs
will be reupholstered. new carpets laid,
and tine electric antiquities nov serving
to dispel the gloom replaced by those of the
most modern make. The Fifteenth Street
lobby is to be transformed into a smok-
ing-room for the gentlemen, with all pos
sible conveniences. full set of newly
painted scenery will replace the time
worn investiture so familiar TO vaude-
Williams, and the stage is booked for
complete rebuilding. In short. the house
will be refurnished and renovated from top
to bottom, with especial reference to the
comfort and delight of the feminine sex.
The color scheme is elaborate in the ex-
treme, and should be as tasteful as it is
elaborate. Washington is not particularly
inclined to enthuse. but when its friend
ship is won, it is lasting. Burke Z. Chase
have made an honest and commendable ef-
fort to satisfy the public demand for
high-class vaudeville, and that the people
will appreciate this endeavor to greater
degree than previously is the wish OF II
who have interested themselves in local
theatrical affairs. During the summer Mr..
Burke will devote his attention to his great
amusement resort at Columbus, while Mr..
Chase will show the denizens OF Mount
Vernon. Ohio. how to conduct a summer
park.