The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

nounce the show ana pubIlSh long edf-
torials upon the evil effect it viii have
upon the status of white women living
in South Africa. Among the share
holders of the concern are Earl Grey
Mr.. John Hayes Hammond, Lord
French, Major Barton and several in
innate friends of Mr.. Cecil Rhodes. One
of the most influential directors is re-
ported to have resigned on account of
the scandal. 1t is probable the kraaI
will either be closed or better regu-
lated This little band of savages has
brought home to the English people for
the first time the seriousness of mixed
The Dean and Chapter of St. PauPs
have concluded not to have the cathe-
draI lighted by electricity. at present
The expenses of the installation of the
electric light plant have been offered
by Mr.. Pierpont Morgan. But as the
chapter had to pay up for Mr.. Holley's
free gratis communion plate. the au-
thOritieS of St. Pauls fight shy of the
electric light proposition. The redecora-
tion of the cathedral, which is now pro
crossing, also makes electric lighting
an artistic impossibility.
The Daily Chronicle significantly
says: IF it should eventually be de-
cided to install electric lights, then
there should be no difficulty in secur-
ing adequate funds in the ordinary
way"
William Waldorf Astor intends to put
his son into the Household cavalry. He
was educated at Eton and Oxford.
WHISKY TRUST IN IRELAND.
A representative of the Associated
Press learns that following the Ameri-
can lead. a whisky trust is to be form
ed in Ireland.
1t is also announced that the wall
paper manufacturers of the United
Kingdom are forming a corner to put
up prices. Other industries are show
ing a desire to consolidate.
Mr.. Victor Christian Cavendish, the
membe of parliament for West Der
hive -t7Tv 1r11 t1Nfrr of TN,r1~
Onshire, speaking during the week at
the agricultural show at Bakewell, Der
byshire, said:
I recent visited the United States
and Canada. There is nothing to be
afraid of there 50 far as stock breeding
is concerned. gentleman connected
with the American government told me
there was no doubt that the next few
years would see a large Importation
from England to the United States of
stock for breeding"
Congressman Loud of California,
chairman of the house committee on
postoffices and postroads, has been here
during the past week examining the
railroad mail system. Every facility
has been afforded him by the Duke of
Norfolk, the postmaster general. But
Mr. Loud said to a reporter of the As
sociated Press:
THE result, so far, has been some
what disappointing Statistics as to
weight and distance are not kept here.
A comparison of the cost is thus i'm
possible. I am going with Mr.. Bradley
of the New York postoffice, to examine
the systems of Berlin and Paris.
Theatrical interests center in Mrs.
Hugo De Bathe's coming venture at
the Haymarket theater The marriage
of Mrs. Langtry's to Mr. De Battle has
increased curiosity to the produc-
ton. In regard to dress, furnitures etc.
it promises to be one of the most elab-
crate and expensive seen in London,
while the company, including as it does
Charles Hawley and Lily Hanbury is
engaged regardless of expense.
Mrs. De Battle told a reporter of the
Associated Press that the play will be
the boldest produced on the English
stage for years. She added:
The scenic artist has reproduced the
drawing room at Newmarket House,
which 1 have just sold. All the furni-
ture etc, is from my London resi-
dence The note of the play lies in
this remark of mine in the third act,
I ought to have been a man. I have
mems thoughts, feelings and desires. "
It is no secret that Sydney Grundy
has depicted some of the most interest
ing episodes in the former Mrs. Lang
trys life, especially touching upon the
influence of her daughter on the latter
part of it. Lily Grundy, the authors
daughter, will take part in the play
Granier has composed a special en-
tracte dedicated to THE Honorable
Mrs. De Battle"
Adolph Liesegang, who sailed for
New York, August Is, on the Ham
burg American line steamer Pennsyl-
vania, will upon his arrival in New
York start rehearsing of Die Mics
tersinger.'' The first performance of
the opera in English by the Castle
Square Opera company is to take place
October 2.