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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18

not appear in the piece, had contempla-
ted taking one of his prominent young
leading men and preparing him to be-
come star. On September IL Mr.. Drew
will begin his annual engagement at the
Empire theater. The presentation of
company in addition to Mr.. Drew's reg
ular organization, and with the possible
exception of Romeo and Juliet it Will
be the most pretentiouS production ever
seen on the Empire stage. 1t will be var
led as we'll as picturesque, for the play
shows glimpses of early fashionable life
in America and England. This will be
Mr.. Drew's first appearance in costume
since his appearance as Petruchfo in'The
Tanning of the Shrew-''
Mr.. Frohman selected Mr.. Drew for
this role because of his dexterity with
the sword and his personal qualities,
which will be of great assistance to him
in the impersonation of the young Amer
lean gentleman of that period. An inter-
esting fact in connection with the dra-
matiziation of Richard Carvel'' is that
Charles F'rOhman, when he secured the
rights of dramatization from Winston
Churchill, the author, had John Drew in
mind for the part. Mr.. FrOhman was,
however, under contract to present at
the opening of this season a new play
by Hadden Chambers He then decided
to produce Richard Carvel' at the Cri-
teriOn theater, and under an arrange
ment with Daniel FrOhman to have Mr..
J K. Hackett play the part. Mr.. Hack
ett's financial success in 1.-THE Pride of
JOnnicO'' was SO great, however, that his
manager felt warranted in keeping him
in the role another season. It has been
found that Mr.. Chambers play will not
be ready until later on. This gives Chas.
Frohman the opportunity to place the
role of Richard Carve1 with Mr.. Drew,
where he had originally intended it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
THE GREATEST PRODUCTION
Tt Will Be Richard Mansfeld's Re-
vival of "King Henry"

BY far the greatest dramatic produc-
ton of the present season will be king
Henry w which Mr.. Mansfield is pre-
pairing in a manner so splendid that it
fairly promises to be the most elaborate
Shakespearean revival of this genera
ton, says a Chicago exchange.
Mr. Mansfield has had his mind set up
on this venture for a number of years.
and the thoughtful study which he has
bestowed upon the play as a whole with
special reference to the central charac-
ter, will now bear fruit in an effort GER
tain to surpass Cyrano in aff1uence and
dramatic consequence, at least in the de-
gree that Shakespeare is greater than
Rostand.
With his accustomed Indifference to
ordinary methods, Mr.. Mansfield has not
stood upon the outer battlements and
proclaimed in swelling adjective the re-
markable scope and grasp of his enter
prise. In England, when Mr.. Irving is
about to undertake a revival of Mac
BETH or the Pickwickian Beerbohm Tree
has Midsummer Nights Dream 'on the
stocks, the press and the public is work.
ed into ver1table tremor of expectancy.
Everybody is made to understand that
the impending affair is the event of the
season, and as consequence, on the OBJ
ening night, the excitement is at fever
heat, no matter what it may be subse-
quently. Perhaps Mr.. Mansfield is too
conservative and Independent in his
methods, but, judged by results, the
American people prefer other than circus
methods in the higher drama Various
managers will beat the tom-tom and
create more than a Salvation Army dis
turbance over insignificant plays Saddled
with manufactured stars, but he ignores
s1deShoW methods, sticks to art, and
when the time comes captures the pub
lie with an artistic presentation
Thus when king Henry VIZ is put on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18

Continuous variety on the American
plan will be something new for Europe.
The French play ''Nicandra" is said
to have caused a disruption of the
friendly relations existing between Da-
vid Belasco and Mrs. Leslie Carter. A
London report says that Mrs. Carter is
jealous of Blanche Bates, as the latter
is almost assured of a great success in
the piece.
Della F'ox's Japanese spaniel, valued
at 81, 500, died Wednesday, The dogs
name was ''Mommie'' and was present.
e1 to the actress by DIR Wolf Hopper.
1t became famous through the fact that
it figured in several suits in the courts.
Two successful musical burlesqueS
that have been running in London will
be seen in this country the coming sea-
son. San Toy" will be handled by Ben
Stevens and Edwin Price while 1.-THE
Messenger Boy will be under the guild
ance of Nixon & Zimmerman. The en-
tire companies complete will be brought
over from London.
'"The King of the Jews" a pottic
play, written by Philips, will be pre-
scented by Richard Mansfield the COM
ing season. This is the play that Beer
BONN Tree, the London manager,
claimed was written for him while he,
in fact, has only the English rights
Author Philips says the play was adj
Vised by Mr. Mansfield.
Alice Nelson's statistician is respon-
sible for the statement that next season
the young prima donna will cover 49,,
536 miles in her travels. For this long
journey Miss Nelson's manager, Frank
L. Perley, has considerably provided
his star with sumptuous private car.
a maid, a porter and a steward.
George Romans announces that he
has secured Fred V. Bowers to write
the incidental music of I'm Rocky
Mount" the new romantic comedy in
which Charles Dickson will be starred
next season.
Harry B. Smith, manufacturer of the
books of musical productions made in
this country during the past ten years.
has resigned his connection with Weber
& Fields and has entered into a con-
of years. He has completed the book
for Foxy CUTLER which Klaw & Err
LANCER will produce in October.
My Lady Dainty" which has just
been produced with a considerable sue
cess in England, tells the story of a
woman who, wooed by two suitors,
gives the preference to the one having
the most fascinating external qualities,
despising the less glittering but more
solid attributes of his rival, only to
realize her error after a long and bitter
course of marital disenchantment.
Miss Maud White has been engaged
by Daniel V. Arthur as leading lady
for Stuart Robson when that player
resumes his tour in "Oliver Goldsmith, -
in September. Miss Whites particular
will lend a distinct and charming per-
SV'.ality to the role of Mary Hornecl.
and, JUDGED from the viewpoint of past
PERFORMANCES her portrayal of the part
should approximate the beautiful char
acter as made Known by biographies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
WOES OF A MANAGER.
Story of Charlie Elliott's. Experience
With an Ancient Female.

What constitutes some of the woes of
the theatrical manager is shown by the
following story from the Chicago Chron-
icle in which Charles Elliott figures. Mr.
Elliott was formerly associated with
L. NJ. Crawford in the management of
the Grand Opera House in this city
Local Manager Elliott of Hopkins
theater a day or two ago received
call from a woman who was as deter
mined to go on the stage as any of the
tremendous army of the stage-struck,
young or old, he has met in his profess
sional career. She was past the juve-
nile limit, but was willing to work in
any part with a preference for leads
and was not only willing to accept a
small salary at the outset, but offered
to buy the manager a nice, cheap suit
of clothes if he would only engage her.
According to her, she many years ago
participated in some amateur theatre
calls. where her genius was permitted
to shine for q few memorable evenings
and she had been told ever since of the
great hit she had made. She was DOOM
ed to disappointment, however. Man
ager Elliott informed her that degraded
public taste just now will not have the
only grade of drama worthy of her
genius -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
Theatrical Notes.

Season after next Olga Nethersole
will present dramatization of Ouida's
Under Two Flags"
Wilton Lackaye's season in Les
MiSerableS'' will not begin until the
first part Of next January.
brother of Richard Harding Davis
will manage Weber and Fields music
hall the coming season.
1.-THE Widow Magoogin'' papers are
being dramatized by John Jennings for
Rich and Harris
Francis Wilson's new opera, ''Booloo
Boolhoom,' when translated into Eng
fish is said to mean THE Hoodooed
Hindoo'
Mary Stuart, a sister of Stuart Rob
son and a well-knOwn character act
resS, will return to the stage the COM
ing season, after an absence of two
years.
Martha Morton's new play, recently
written for Herbert Kelsey and Fife
Shannon, depicts the differences arising
between an English husband and an
American wife.
Willis Steel is engaged with Edward
Rose in dramatizing 1.-The Battle of the
Strong" for Marie Burroughs, in which
that lady will star the coming season.
Roland Reed will play under the man
agement of F. 3. Jack the coming sea-
son, and will put forward a new play,
entitled "a Modern Crusoe."
Last Tuesday Weber and Fields held
their first rehearsal OF their new Dur-
lesque for the coming season. Its title
will be 'Fiddle-de-dee.
Katherine Florence, who was William
Gillette's leading lady last season, will
assume the same duties with William
Crane next season, playing the part of
MARY Blake in David Harum."
Madame Sans Gene" is still a great
success in Paris, and it's 500th perform
ance was recently celebrated with
elaborate breakfast to the performers
presenting the play.
The farce, 1.-The House That Jack
Built" written by George Broadhurst,
is written around a new home structure
being erected by a wealthy but eccen-
trio doctor whose name is Jack. 1t is
said to be very funny.
James o. Lyford, a well known law
yer of Concord, N. H, will probably be
appointed business agent and guardian
of Charles H. Hoyt, the playwright,
who was recently released from an in
sane asylum upon an order from court.
Desiring to obtain the atmosphere
and character of the place from life,
Mr.. Herne's latest production, Sag
Harbor" will be rehearsed in that an
cient village, a call to that effect being
issued during the week by the Liebler
company.
Keith the continuous performance
man, is said to be negotiating for the
aters in Paris and Berlin to be run in
conjunction with his London house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
Happened to Roosevelt in the West

[Frorn the Chicago Tribune.1
There was one story about Governor
Roosevelt's recent visit to Chicago that
was told by the governor himself as be-
ing the star incident of his western
trip.
1.-The day I arrived on my way west"
said the governor, lone of my callers
was a citizen of Joliet, who was slight
~ the worse for imbibing, but his man
ner was SO original and SO funny 1
couldn't resist listening to him. He
made a short political speech and then
he paid me two or three compliments.
He talked about the Cuban war and
bear hunting, and finally he said:
Governor, we are anxious to have you
make a speech in Joliet twhen you pass
through on Sunday night
Il told him 1 would not make
speech there
Is Well, we want to see you, anyway
he said. There'n be big crowd down
at the depot to see you
II told him I would be glad to see the
citizens of Joliet, and babe him good
by.
!" 'Good-by. colonel he said. Good
by Then, lowering his voice, said in
the most confidential tone you could
imagine: The boys want to take a
band down to the depot, governor, and
if you'll lend me $25 I'll see that they
get it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
Mrs. Fiske's Tour.

Mrs Minnie Madden F'iske has spent
most of the summer in the Swiss Alps,
where she went after stops in Naples,
Rome Florence, Milan and Venice and
to the Italian lakes. She will return the
last week in this month and begin re-
hearsals of Becky Sharp" on Septem-
Der 8. Her tour will open early in Oc-
tober and will reach many cities where
the play has never been given. She has
recently had three overtures for appear
ance in London in some of the leading
theaters, but had to decline because of
preenga gements in this country. She
has promised, however, to appear in
London as soon as she can arrange her
affairs so as to admit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18

at the Garden theater. New York. Octo-
Der 1, there is an assured confidence that
it will be a magnificent example of
Shakespearean revival. For the scenic
investiture IS fine pictures have been
prepared. The company will include $50
people and more than $50 costumes are
required to dress them in the various
scenes. I indeed, the spectacular features
of the production are so elaborate that
only an actor of unlimited means and
great enterprise would dare to indulge in
so costly a venture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
John Marble Shot.

John Marble, who is remembered in
this city for his work as the undertaken
in Hoyt's "a Milk White Flag" was
shot and probably fatally wounded in
barroom in New York city by Henry
Collins a member of one of the theater
orchestras there. The shooting was the
outcome of an old grudge held by Collins
against Marble. The latter was smok-
ing a cigar when shot, and refused to
take the weed from between his lips
until he reached the hospital. Little
hope of his recovery is entertained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
Murphy on Promenading.

Murphy recently, that the custom Of
promenading the Hobbies of theaters be-
tween the acts is a good one to encour-
age, for the sake of the play itself. and
interest always flags more or less when
the body becomes tired. The body is
perfectly willing to give it's master-the
mind-an the pleasure the latter de-
mands, until the servant begins to feel
WEAKNESS, and then its demand for sym
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
THE BRITISH DOCTORS
Are Making Miraculous Cures at
Their Institute,
oI3 Topeka, Ave.

PILES ARE CURED in one sitting;
SKIN DISEASES CURED after the
best doctors in this city have 1aiieo-
References given.
SPECIFIC SKIN ULCERS healed IN
a few days and blood purified; no re-
1apses-
CANCERS removed and cured by
plaster. References given
FATTY TUMORS CURED without
the knife or chloroform.
RUPTURES CURED without cut
ting; treatment painless.
FEMALE DISEASES. Ovarian Pains
and Female Weakness cured; also
Ovarian Cysts cured without operation
My methods are new, painless and re-
liable.
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION cured in
a short time after life time of misery.
HAY FEVER ASTHMA and Ca
tarrh of Nose, Throat, Lungs Cured by
our new inhalent. One treatment free.
CATARRH OF STOMACH and
Bowels, Bloating. Mucous and Bloody
Discharges. Falling of Rectum, Pains
in Stomach and Bowels, Pains around
Heart cured by our new treatment.
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM, Muscular
Pains, Stiff Joints, we cure.
SCIATICA AND LUMBAGO we cure
in any stage.
PARALYSIS of any part of the body.
Numbness OF the limbs we cure.
Our field is the blunders and failures
of the profession in both medicine and
surgery.
offices 6I3 Topeka Avenue.
Office hours a m to 6 p. M No Sun
day hours. Stamps for reply must be sent
in all letters.
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Next Season.

pathy and relief-especially relief-ser-
iously interferes with the continuance
of mental concentration. To relieve this
constraint by motion, and the change
of place. gives freshness to interest, and
makes the time of the waits seem less
long"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
DREW AS RICHARD oARvEL
Polished New York Actor to Appear
in Stage Version of the Novel

The announcement that John Drew is
to play in the title role of Richard Car
veT,'' has caused considerable surprise,
says a New York paper, for it was
thought that Mr.. Frohman, after de-
Gliding that James K. Hackett should
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-09

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The American
line steamer st. Paul limped into port
yesterday under the port engine after
having incurred the most serious expert
ence of her career. On Oct. 81 at SOC p.
M, in latitude 46.13, longitude 4SO3, the
St. Paul struck a supposed submerged
wreck, carried away the starboard pro-
peller, causing the engines to race so
fercely that the shaft broke, and all con-
nections snapped. The starboard en-
gines were so severely wrecked that they
are useless, and it will take six months
to replace them with new set. The
after cupboard shaft tubing was carried
away. The ship is leaking considerably.
When the accident occurred, the cabin
passengers were quite excited, but they
were soon restored to quiet by the prompt
report that the steamer was in no dan
ger. The wind was blowing heavily
from the northeast, with high cross
sea. The engineers examined the breaks
and disconnected the starboard engines,
and the st. Paul proceeded on her voy-
age under the port engine at a reduced
Snpp6
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-09
Senator Davis Doing Well.

ST. PAUL, Nov. Cdr. A. J. Stone,
the physician in charge of United States
Senator Davis, states that the slight OPP
Grafton on the senator's foot yesterday
afternoon showed it to be in much bet
ter condition than either he or DR.. Muir
ply had expected to find it and that only
the simplest kind of an operation had
been necessary in order to clear a pas
sage for the pus that had collected under
the foot The former operation had been
over the top of the foot, and this was I'M
der the foot in the same manner as the
first. The senator had revived from the
slight operation in good shape. He in
sisted there had been no question of am
putatiOn and that Senator Davis was get
ting along very well in every way.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-09
VERSHIRE.


Mrs. Kimball has returned from her
visit at Enfield and other places in New
Hampshire.
One person united with the Congrega-
tional church last Sabbath.
Mrs. Riley still continues very i'll and
her physician gives but little hopes of
her recovery.
Arthur Woodcock is working Cor H. G.
Church.
The machinery for the new creamery is
arriving and it is expected that it will be
running by the middle of this month.
Truman Parshley visited his sister,
Mrs: Hutchinson, of East Orange last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodcock visited friends
in Sharon last week.
at the village.
Edd Church is drawing wood to the
mines for Mr. Kimball.
Mr.. Avery of Sharon has been thresh-
ing in town for several weeks.
At the husking at Mr.. Davis two weeks
ago over four hundred bushels of corn
were husked and fine time enjoyed.
About forty friends and near relatives
of the contracting parties met at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
Spear last Wednesday, Oct. 81, to witness
the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mel
lie HI. Spear and Mr.. Forest fuller. The
house was beautifully decorated with
ferns, evergreens and ported Plants in
blossom, many of the latter being furnish
ed by Miss Clara Fuller, in whose employ
Miss Spear has been during the past six
years. The wedding march was played
by Miss Ruth E. Dodge and the marriage
Harding, assisted by Rev. A. e. Dodge,
pastor of the brides family, the bridal
couple standing under an arch of ever
green. A wedding breakfast followed
the ceremony and after receiving the
congratulations of all, Mr.. and Mrs. Tul-
Ter left for a weeks visitwith relatives in
Manchester, n. H., and other places. On
their return a reception will be given
them at the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. spear, at which all their
friends are cordially invited to be present.
Mr. and Mrs. Tuller are among our best
known and esteemed young people and
all unite in best wishes for them.
TDEFERRED.1
Mr.. Herbert Chamberlin and wife of
Thetford visited relatives in town the
first of the week.
Mr.. w. A. Parker of .Thetford accom-
panied by his wife and mother visited
her uncle, Mr.. Edwin Parker last week.
Several from here attended the funeral
of Mrs. Gertie Morse DensmOre at Cor
NTH Monday. Mrs. Densmore was for
merly a resident of Vershire and many
friends here mourn her early death and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereav-
ed family.
The sad report of Henry Farnhams
death has been received by his friends
here. He went to Montana about two
years ago and his death is said to have
occurred there.
There will be no more school at the
village this term owing to the continued
and regretted illness of the teacher, c. E.
Hall.
Arthur WoOdcock has finished work
for Theon Dow and is now working for
II. q. Church
Raymond Cross is confined to the house
with rheumatic fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Fl. Martin visited
friends in Corinth last week
The Corinth creamery paid its patrons
twenty three cents for September butter.
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ENJOYS MEET DAILY.
Trying to Agree Upon Basis
For Action.
SEPARATE NEGOTIATIONS IMPOSSIBLE
Severe Judgments Against PaO-ting-
flu Officials Generally Approved
In Germany-AnOther War
Loan Is Likely.

BERLIN, r Nov. 6.-Regarding the
present status of affairs in Picking an
official of the German foreign office
makes the following statement:
Conferences are occurring daily be-
tween the different ministers represent
ing the powers in Pelling, with a view of
gaining basis upon which they can pro-
coed jointly and tremendously. For this
purpose lively Geographic communica-
lions are just now passing between Pc
king and the different home govern
ments.
Gas yet the complete accord has not
been obtained which is required to take
away from Ii Hung Chang every vestige
of hope that he can achieve successes by
negotiating separately with any partcu-
lar power Only after such thorough
accord has been obtained will the repre-
sentatiyes of the powers be ready to en-
ter into actual peace negotiations with
the Chinese plenipotentiaries.
Whether the note of the powers to
China will be joint one or whether each
power will hand in a note identical in
form has not vet been decided"
The press dispatches from China re-
garding the various antiforeign appoint
menus nave Dcen COIGODOfaIeu DS ON ldl
advices from the German minister to
China, DR.. Mumm Won Schwartzonstein.
The severe punishments adjudged against
the Pao-tingfu officials responsible for
the massacres are unanimously approved
by Germany.
1t is ascertained from a source APP
parently reliable that another and even
larger imperial loan is forthcoming.
Leading financiers in Berlin and Frank
fort corroborate this statement The cost
of the China expedition which is much
more considerable already than has hith
erto been admitted, must be covered by
such loan.
Moreover, the expenses of the empire
in various departments are much larger
than than was anticipated when the
budget was passed.
Vice Admiral Alexioff has addressed
communication to Ii Hung Chang ask
ing China's intentions regarding Man
churia and inviting her to resume the
government of that territory under Rus
sian protection, which, he says, will be of
mutual advantage to China and Russia
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-09

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The annual
report of w. S. Shallenburger, second as
sistant postmaster general, has been
made public. 1t shows that on June 80
last the annual rate of expenditure for in
land mail service was 500, 146,06O, for
foreign service $2,014,53S total expendi-
lures, $57, 160,59S. There were 22,S34
star routes, with a total mileage of &c.,
S5S, involving an annual rate Of expendi-
ture of $5,133,37S; 1913 special office
routes, 1872 steamboat routes, 2,66S rail-
road routes annual expense 49,, 424, 1872,
22S railway postoffice car routes annual
expense S4,369,000).