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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
MISS sYLvA's RECORD.
She is a Belgian Girl and First Sang
Carmen.

Marguerite sylvia, whom Kir5e lie
Shelle has made the star of his latest
comic opera, THE Princess Chic" is a
Belgian girl Her father was a ply
sician at Brussels. and after his death
her mother went to London. Miss
SylVa's introduction TO the stage was due
TO W. s Gilbert, the librettist Of the
Gilbert-Sullivan operas. Meeting him
through mutual friends. the girl cOnfid-
ed TO him her aspirations, and after
testing her voice Mr.. Gilbert introduced
her TO Sir Augustus Harris. She still
was speaking and singing in Belgian
French, but when Sir Augustus Harris
asked her II she could sing Carmen
IN English IN four weeks she consented
she knew the opera by note and the
words IN French but not a word of the
English text At the end of the time
however, she sang the part, though her
accent IS said to have been peculiar
and thereupon she was engaged under a
hve-year contract by Sir Augustus Har--
Eis- He died a year later, however
Then she entered Beerbohn Trees
company az an actress and came to this
country with him. playing the adven-
turess IN The Seats Of the Mighty
and the queen in Hamlet She re-
manned in America accepting an offer to
play in The Lady Slavey." Afterwards
she was selected to create the title role
of The French Maid in New York.
Two seasons ago she was a member
Of Alice NfelEen's company.
The Princess Chic" win be in To-
peka December 5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
NErHERsoLE IS BACK.
She Will Take asapho" to the Pacific
Coast


olga Nethersole, who has just arrived
in New York from London, was inter-
viewed after she landed She said:
Il am glad to be back again in Amer
lea, for I have many friends here. I
think the Americans are kind and en-
tbusiastic, and it is for this reason that
I like to appear before them After
spending the whole of last summer at
my shooting box at Lossiemouth, Scot
land I played in September before an
audience at the Theater Marigny that
was composed largely Of Americans 1t
was for the benefit OF the Galveston re-
lief fund. and I do not know whether
the French or the Americans applauded
the more. Suliy and Rejane and other
great French players participated dur
ing the evening. and a large sum was
contributed to the sufferers in Texas
I shall play .Sapho' for month in
New Y Ork. The opening night is fixed
for November Il at Wallaek's. After
my enhancement in New York I shall
play in Providence, Harlem, Brooklyn,
Washington and Philadelphia, and then
I make my debut on the Pacific coast
plete repertoire which includes new
play 'Magda,' written by Herman Su-
dermann; 'Sapho,' Camille Carmen,
.Frou F'rou' and The Second Mrs Tan
dueray' go to California with some
trepidation, because it is to be my first
introduction to the San FranciscanS.
They have the reputation among theat-
rical folk of being the embodiment of
sympathy and enthusiasm I wish to
present all my plays so that they may
have an opportunity to judge OF my gen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Theatrical Notes

In spite of reports of the success of
"A Parlor Match in London it seems
that the rough comedy did not hit our
British cousins exactly. and the COM
pany has been compelled to close
Esff1e Ellsler, daughter of the veteran
John Ellsler, is to take Julia MarIoWe's
part IN barbara Frietchie'' Miss Mar
lowe VIII then begin her work on when
Kn1ghthood Was in Flower"
francis Wilson is again looking for
somebody to play the part assumed by
Mauge Leasing in THE Monks Of MaIa !
bar" Miss Leasing has been secured for
a big London pantomime to be produced
about the holidays
E. H. Sothern has decided to continue
his production of Hamlet" all season
and as consequence the production of
a play by Justin Huntley Mccarthy is
postponed.
Jessie Bartlett Davis is to sing her "a
vorfte songs for the benefit of the Brit
iSh concert gOers-
Olga Nethersole will produce "Magda"
IN Washington during Christmas week.
William Young. who dramatized pen
Hur, is responsible for the drama ffze
ton of Mollie Elliot SeawelTs novel. The
Sprlghtly Romance Of Marsac," which
was produced at the National theater
Washington, with Maclyn Arbuclxle a.
the star. Partisan life Of the present
day is depicted
Miss Maude Adams has been invited
TO open the new Adelphi theater in Lon
don next spring, presenting her new
play, "L'Aiglon.'
Miss Myra Collins, a Kansas CITY ar
tresss VIII be at the Gilliss Opera House
week commencing November Is, with
The Tide of Life company
Hortense Nielsen, a sister of Alice
Nielsen, has been engaged to play in
genue roles in the Lafayette SQUARE
Iheater Stock company at Washington.
Arizona" is to be fixture at the
Herald Square theater in New York. un-
til spring at least It's popularity is in
creaslns with each weeks performances.
.Moy Bennett, formerly of the wood
ward Stock company, has been engaged
Tor the season to play the part of
Captain Richard Stoddard" in thesaTide
OF Life" company.
Sir Henry Irving has begun his sea
sons work, acting last week in Man
chester, England From there he goes to
Liverpool Edinburgh and GLASGOW. and
will be in London in April
.,i Blanche Walsh is rehearsing More
1hen Queen" which she will use during
her road tour. The play. with an its
beautiful accessories used by Julia Ar
thur, will form part of Miss WaIsh's
Marie Tempest, now playing Nell
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THEATRICAL NEWS
ssThe Crawford viii Not Be
Dark Next Week.
"Sherloek Holmes" VIII Open
Monday Evening.
DICKSON is COMING.
Popular Comedian Will Be
In Topeka Thursday.
Things of Interest About Plays
and Players.

AT THE CRAWFORD
Sherlock Holmes Monday, NoVeIn-
Pablo Romani." Tuesday. Novem-
Der 13
"A Texas Steer. Wednesday. Novem-
Mistakes VIII Happen" Thursday
,grhe vaga bonds" Friday, NOvem-
Isl Perkins" Saturday. November H.
The Crawford will be open every night
next week The attraction for Mon
day night viii be Dr. Conan Doyle's
sherlock Holmes" the wonderful de-
tective. The famous character in fiction
&c said to f1e as good on the stage as in
the stories. and In New York William
CsiIlett is making a success IN the part
Pablo ROmani," on Tuesday night, mas
been a visitor to Topeka for many years.
Another Hoyt play comes on Wednes-
day night, "A Texas Steer" with Maize
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
WAY IRWIN BUYS
"Coon" Song Queen Invests In New
York Real Estate.


Sensible May Irwin, the rotund actress
with the infectious laugh. who sings
coon songs has no time for the blues
is the inveterate foe OF sidewalk ticket
spectators, and who is personally the
most poular of actresses. has just in
vested some more of her earnings in a
Inc corner on Lexington avenue the
purcnaSs price of which, as mentioned
IN the deeds, is 81, 900, says a New York
paper
Il is a habit with MAY. While some
actresses waste their substance in gowns
and diamonds; while other money maxi
ers O. the stage get nd OF their hand
some proHts IN Wall street or at the race
track, Miss irwin plants hers in the rich
soil OF Manhattan Island where the
crops are dollars and where the wise
sewer reaPs q rich reward.
She does net like to talk about her
Investments She viii not tell vou an
the property she owns and the LIST
above f. only a partial one She sir,T,1v
keeps on making from SO. 900 to $50 600
2 year Of clean proftS. and guided Nv
wise advisers, chief among whom are
The Sire brothers. owners of the New
York thsatsr. she puts her dollars away
where neither moth and rust will cor
Fupt nor thieves break through and
steal. Tor Nay believes (what noboiv
else dees), that the time win come when
she can no longer con1ure up a laugh at
will and count on the friendship Of the
public
There is one piece OF property about
which 1GsS Irwin Is never Ioath 10 talk
Iha4 - her isaad in the St Lawrence
river, which she has beautided and i'm
pz'0vs6 ana whsEe sha has lovely home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Trumbur as Baggage" Last season
this farce OF Hoyt's visited here for the
first time since Tim Murphy. who made
it famous. left the part of the congress
man to other hands. Charles Dickson,
who played here last year in Mistakes
Will Happen p will cause laughter Thurs
day night He stands well up to the top
as a comedian, and appeared here sew
eTal years ago in 'Incog.' THE Vaga-
bonds" will be here Friday night, and
Isl Perkins,, band whiskers. hayseed
and all viii make the annual parade and
one night stand on Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Pennsylvania Wild Turkeys.

TFrom the New York SUM-
One of the largest f1ocks of " Ia turkeys
ever $ en- in Frederick burg's part of Pen
sylvania visited the big farm of Mrs.
Jacob K Lick near here this week A
number of gunners saw the turkeys rise
and fly to Little Mountain More than
fifty birds were in the flock They d
been feeding in the cornfelds. and were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

filed full of the household gods she
loves
THAT island is worth more to me than
all my other possessions put together
she says. Yes If had to sacrifice that
or all the rest, / would say let the rest
go. But please don't ask me about my
investments. That is a matter which
does not Interest the public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND
Cures old people of chronic pains and weak
ness; strengthens the stomach, liver, and
kidneys, and makes, pure, rich blood.

Hopkins Huntingdon
81 old all
concluded
i
in of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
ACTRESSES WHO REBEL.
Trouble In Store For Those Who Re
fuse to Speak Questionable Lines.

Commenting upon the recent dispute be-
tween Miss Willard, the English actress,
and Mr. Henry Arthur Jones, arising out
Of the refusal of the former to speak upon
the stage certain lines which she held, in
ner special case, to be Objectionable,
London theatrical writer declares that
some of the principal dramatists are or
ganizing a sort Of protective association.
BE says: Mr. PinerO, Mr.. Carton Mr..
Cecil Raleigh. and Mr.. Jones always in
clude in their contracts the right 10 de-
eide their casts, and also a proviso that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, via
Santa Fe Ro11te

On Tuesdays, November s, 13. 20 and
p. 1900. and FEBRUARY y. 10 and 26. will
sell ucketS 70 the above named points
at rate OF $zS for one way and $40 for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
WEDDING INVITATIONS

Form an important part in our art
printing plant. We furnish either cop
per- plate engraved work or finest
type-printed productions, and qua
rantee absolutely the highest grade
workmanship. We have the correct
forms; the latest shapes, sizes, scripts,
and our prices are consistent. En-
graved visiting cards in either the
new Roman or Script.
Samples and prices b. mail on request
ADAMS BROTHERS, Printers,
I'll KANSAS AVENUE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
YvETTE GUILBERT SICK.

eral artistic abilities. and not of my skill
in the creation of a single character"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

For sprains, swellings and Iameness
there is nothing so good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale by all
druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Everybody reads the state Journal
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
An Editors Lifz Saved BY Chamber
Iain'S Cough Remedy.

During the early part of Octo-
Der. 1896, | contracted a bad
cold winch settled on my lungs
and was neglected until | feared
that consumption had appeared in
an lnClpient state. | was con-
stantly coughing and trying to
cXpel something which could not
| became alarmed and after giving
the local doctor a trial bought a
bottle OF CtamberlainS Cough
Remedy and the resu t was imm,
date Improvement, and after had
used three bottles my lungs were
restored to their healthy state
b. ). EDWARDS. Publisher Of The
Kew ", Wyant, III. For sale BY
J. l.. Gasklns, druggist.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
No Right to UgIineSs.

The woman who Is lovely il
face, form and temper will AWAY,
have friends. but one who wnulC
br attractive must Ike, p her health
1t Shr is weak. Sickly and all ri,
Town, she will be nervous and irIi
table II she has constipation OF
kidney trouble. her impure bloc,
vii caus" pimplts. bitches. skin
cruptionS and a wrctched complex
ion Electric Bitters is the beS
medicine IN the wor d TO regulat,
stomach. liver ann kidneys ard g.
purify the blood. 1t gives stl &
nerves bright eyes smooth.
vety skin, rich complexion. 1t wrl
make a good-Iooking. charming
wOman Of a run down Invalid. On.
~ soc at J. l.. GaSkinS' drug store.
l.. GaskinS guarantees every
bottle OF CnamberlainS Cough
Remedy and will refund the none,
TO any one who is not satisfied. at
Ter using twO-thirds of the contents
This IS the hest remedy in the worl
for la grippe, coughs. Gods, Group
and whOopIng cough and is pleas
ANt aM6 Satr IN ta&e. 81 prevent,
any tendency Of a cold IL result il
pneumonia
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

M James CrcclmIn. the wei
known newspaper CORRESPONDENT.
has been interviewing MavOr Jones
of Toledo, the candidate for COVER
nor who received 100 72I votes il.
Ohio three months ago. There is
great interest IN what Mayor Jones
and his following may do in tn,
coming presidential election, anC
Mr.. Jones thus states his position
II am opposed t" the Old part
nd boss system, but in The pres
Dental contest my support will BE-
given 10 the party whose platform
contributes most 80 the cause OF
human iiberty and the uplifting OF
the plain Peep C To higher lcvc'
Of lite. Following out the logic
of thus promise, Mayor Jones has
no doubt that he will support
Bryan If nominated. The animu
# the Jones f" lowing Is chiefly
directed against Mr.. Hanna, an
hence Mr.. Crcclman makes mp his
mini that Bryan can carry Ohio.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
matIsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
A NEEDED REFORM.

The Jacksonville News, discuss
ing the necessity for constitution
al amendment authorizing an
increase in the number OF our
supreme court justices, makes the
following very pertinent observa-
ton:
"One of the most important
questions now before the people OF
Florida IS that involved in the adj
ministration of Justice and the con-
gested condition into which our
courts have been allowed TO fall.
This question is one that should
long ago have been taken up IN
earnest and the next legs ature
should take steps TO rrCtlty COnd =
tons embarrassing alike 10 lawyer
and litig mt In spite OF the mark
ed increase in pOpu alton seen 10
Florida in the past thirty years, wr
have now the same number OF
supreme court and circuit Judges
as then. In that time our pupuld-
ton has more than doubled; our
tdXab,e valuation has increased
tour told: and the litigation con
>rquent upon these changed COn-
dluons has rcndrrcd the legal
machinery of the state entirely
Inadequate to the burdens imposed
upon 1t.
That this matter should not have
had attention before now is sur
prIsing. For several years the
supreme court has been hopelessIy
behind with its work, and 1t IS not
pOs,ibe for it 10 catch up :" iOng
IS there are only three Justices
This CnnCIlIpn imposes hardship
on all litIGantS, and mOIc especially
on the man of limited means. VIII
chances to have a matter carried to
the APPELLATE court. The man OF
wealth can afford 70 await the SLOW
process OF the Cour', but the man
lwho has his all t. d up in a SUI
that has been appealed TO tn,
supreme court needs relief and is
entitled 10 it.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

and Is sold on its merits
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one-dollar siz-
es. You may have a
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

The leaves and flowers of th'
oleander arc deadly, and The bark
Of the CataIpa tree is very mis-
ChieVous.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
Skin Diseases,

For the speedy and permanent cure of
letter. salt rheum and eczema, Cham
berlaiD's Eye and Skin Ointment i
without an equal. 1t relieves the itch.
ing and sInarting almost instantly ana
It's continued use effects a permanent
cure. 1t also cures itch, BARRIERS itch.
scald mead, sore nipples. itching piles
chappeed hands, chronic sore eyes and
granulated lids.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic. blood purifier
IND vermifuge. Price, u cents. Soldby
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
Starke. Fla, Feb. 23, 1900.

The Florida Weekly Advocate. ,
Of this place, has changed hands !
r VI Prewitt retires from the man !
agement of the paper and is sue (
ceeded by Mr.. Tyson, Of Homer
vile, Ga. The TELEGRAPH extends |
the fraternal welcome to Mr.
Tyson.
The indications point 10 a lively
campaign in Bradford county this
vear, but there IS no reason tor q
long one. Let Us do tue season : |
work before We devote too much
time to politics. Good crops will
profit Us a vast deal more than
along season Of po itiCal !"s-rOiling
Hon. James I. Wills, Of Starke,
IS daily receiving letters from
prominent citizens from ali parts
OF the state, in which ~ is assured
Of the hearty support If the writer's
IN his race for attorney general
THERE'S hardly room for doubt that
Mr.. Wuls Will reccIre INC nOmina
ton Oh he first ballut.
The .nld wave tn L sweet down
on US list Saturday }estr' Jed W at
strawberry b Dom VS. Chen "n the
p ants, but what Of th:i; Just the
same thing happens every season
and 81 the business thrIves 1t
would hardly be E., for this sec
tiOn 10 encroaCh Oh he South Flor
ida strawberry season anyway We
must give our ne;ghbors south 4
chance.
With smallpox prevalent among
the negroes of all ;hc states adjoin.
ing Florida and the constant move
ment of negroes from those states
into Florida, it is imper dtivc that
vaccination shall become genera
among our citizens. The Stat,
Bnard of Health is using every ei-
fort 10 Immune our people from
the disease, and it sh"u'd have the
cooperation of everyone
The LeeSburg Commercial has
nominated Senator 3 +. MCI.n.
Of la: county, for commissioner
of agriculture. and uhc Jacksonvil
News adds hearty second to tn.
nomination. SenatLr MCL'n'S
record in the legislature is such a.
to commend him 10 the poop g 0
the state, and it is safe to predict
that he will develop 4 ,trong fol
owing between now and the meet
ing Of the state convention.
The effort 70 bring Senator J
p. TahaferrO and his business part
ncr, State Senator E.. Is. Rogers.
into dISrepr'c, meets with very
general di>5pproval here. The
Story ri a questionable ansaction
between these gentlemen and Mai
Rrttcrs, L. ). q, a> tod by Ho
and. ID. vou.d-bt detective, is not
give The least credcncc by per
sons VINO know McSsrs. Ialiaicrro
and Rogers
Florida tee's highly ;honorcd 81
the visit of Hon. ". J. Bryan. The
leader of the national democracy.
Mr.. Bryan, accompanied by his
Cousin, Judge w. :. jennings,
passed through Starkc last Friday.
en- route 70 BroO sville. After
spending few DAYS in South Flor
ida Mr.. Bryan returned to Jackson
vile and spoke to vast concourse
of loyal democrats Wednesday
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

Kidney uOuDlc.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
0VeI-WoIGing in pumping ihiCk. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
Il used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles we're to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
SwamP-ROOt, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and Is sold on its merits EK
by all druggists in fifty ss:::::::s::=ss
cent and one-dollar sz- = ss
es. You may have Ss1sls1s Mg
sample bottle by mail Home Of swamp-RoOs
free. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. Y.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
OVer-WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23
His Lite was Saved.

MI. J. l. LILY, d I)IOilIlllCIl Nlll-
zen Of Hannibal, Mo, lately had a
wonderful dcliverance from a
trightfuI death. In teIIingot it he
says: 81 was taken with typhoid
fever that ran into pneumonia. My
lungs became hardened | was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me- | expected to
soon die of consumption, when |
heard of DIR Kings New Discov-
ny One bottle gave great relief.
! continued to use it. and now am
veil and strong. | can't say too
much in its praise" This marvel
us medicine is the surest and
luiCL est cure in the world for ali
hIOat and lung trouble. Regular
res SOC and 81 Trial bottles free
Z J. l. Gqsklns' Every bottle
guaranteed.
There is no better medicine for
the babies than Chamber aims
Cough Kennedy Its pleasant
taste and prompt and effectuaI
cures make it a favnritc with
u, theirs and small children II
ruiCkly cures their coughs and
odds, preventing pneumonia or
Jthcr serious consequences l.
llSo curse Group and has been used
in tens of thousands of cases with
put a single failure 50 far as W.
have been able To Earn, 1t no
pnlv cures Group, but when given
soon as the Croupv cough a;
lars. will prevent the attack II
a>c> f whooping cough it llquefie,
he tough mucus, making it easier
. cXpcCtorate, and lessons tn
,cvrrity and Frequency of the par
xysmS # coughing, thus deprrv
ing that disease at all ddngerou,
consequences. For sale by l.
Gaskins, druggist
The leaves and flowers of th'
oleander arc deadly, and The bark
If the CataIpa tree IS very mis-
ChieVOuS.
Kidney disease is the enemy we
have most to fear a. result of the
fevcriSh restleSsncSS OF our much
Wanted modern civilization. 1t l.
A treaChcrOuS enemy, working out
its dcadlv effect Uoller cover 0t the
m0st trtaiug sympt0ms, The FIRST
indication OF changes in the urine,
fr'qu' nj headaches, digestive trOu-
blcS should be the signal f"I
/ prompt remedial measures. PriCkly
Ash FILTERS is kidney remedy Of
SuperIative merit; IS is soothing
healing and strengthening, quickly
relieves the aching or soreness
that always appears IN the advanc-
ID stages, checks the progress of
the disease and through its excel
lent cleansing and regulating effect
in the stomach, liver and bowels, it
brings back the strength and rud-
dy glow If v'gor"ug health. Sold
BY Stake Drug Co.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

A dude often turns feminine
heads but in the wrong dlreC-
ton.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-02-23

Ii half the word worked less III
other halt wouldn't be worDed :,
.ftcn.