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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

place as second subject to call IN case
Miss D'Arville should be i'll
Hilda Clark had a farewell night
marked with such enthusiasm as has
rarely been exhibited in a modern the
alter Her friends gathered in force and
shouted approval till the echoes rang
Gossip says that among them, joining
vocifer0usly in the applause, was Mr.
Frederick Flower
His courtship of Hflda Clark, it is de-
clared, had begun then
Never was she more charming than
as Lady Sinclair. who masquerades as
THE Highwa yman." DOublet and hose
fit Miss Clarl1's figure to perfection She
has the equipment that the fair Rosa
lind described when she did suit her,
all points like a man"
The merry war between the rival
prima dOnnas had scarcely been brought
to a close when Hilda Clark was called
upon to figure in another.
She should not complain. Difficulties
beset the path of every true beauty
Sometimes the public shares beauty's
confidence sometimes it doesn' t.
Somehow Miss Clark's new STUN bling
block was revealed
1t arose at the rehearsals of Herbert
and Smiths opera THE Serenade." The
composers had conceived the idea Of
having two leading women, who should
sing on alternate nights. Their desire,
they declared. was TO satisfy as many
people as possible. 1t was j dangerous
experiment. but it worked up-to a GER
tain point
Each composer has selected the prima
donna whom ne thought most fitted to
be the heroine. Mr.. Smiths choice was
Alice Nielsen, Mr. Herbert's Hilda
Clark.
Everything was going smoothly when
the first night suddenly became i'm
minent
Which prima donna was going to
have the honor OF being first2
1t was a point which had not been
considered in the contracts. Yet the
first night is all important. No second
night, as any one versed in theatrical
affairs knows. can ever equal it.
Both prima donnas insisted upon the
right TO appear.
The composers were in despair. Each
upheld the rights Of his choice
In the course of human events the
night before the opening came around
Both prima donnas arrived for the
dress rehearsal Chaos reigned SUI
preme.
Finally. at the eleventh hour, the
rivals consented to leave their destiny
in the flip of coin
Luck favored Alice Nielsen, and Hill
da Clark, renowned for the sweetness Of
her disposition, graciously withdrew,
while her admirers banded together to
make of the second" night a first.
Among them once again was Mr..
Frederick Flower
Persistent admiration demands re-
ward and by public attestatiOn Mr.
Flower has won his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
MRS. FIsKE REHEARs1Na
Will Have a Permanent Play House
in New York

Mrs Fiske is industriously conduct
ing rehearsals in New York of her new
play, Miranda of the Balcony" the
production of which will mark her ad-
vent to the Manhattan theater as an
artistic who will have a deserved pro-
fessional habitation in that city. from
which to operate annually to the pleas
ure of other prominent cities as cir
,cumstances may demand.
There is surety that Mrs F'iske,
under the very favorable conditions
that now surround her, will more than
verify all that her artistically nOta BILE
and popular career during the past few
years has promised. And her manage
ment indicates that the confidence that
is reposed in her as an actress viii also
be won by the theater with which she
now will be Identified. for the indepen-
dence that has marked her mana ge-
ment in the past viii also characterize
the theater that will at once command
attention because of her position as its
chief figure. In other words. there is
assurance not only that Mrs. Fiske.
centrally settled, will greatly add to her
fame as an actress but also that any
other Offering that the Manhattan the
ater may make Will command a like
respect and confidence. Great interest
is manifested in New York, and nat
urally in all other cities in which Mrs.
F'iske has appeared IN recent years in
the Manhattan premiere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

Banda Rosa members The cornet
with it's heavy tubing, beautiful curves
and compact model is familiar to every
citizen who has aspired to play IN or
been delighted or agOnized by the per
Torrance Of the American band in town
or country Its voice-like tone is also
a thing common to the American ear.
When asked why he preferred the
trumpets for his soloists, Signor Sorren-
tin0 said:
Because they have a much sweeter
tone than the cornet.
THE italian rrumpets my band uses
are not in use in this country. but all
the best soloists use them in Italy and
France. and since my sOloists come from
Italy they use these trumpets-
1t VIII be noticed in this connection
however that the famous director does
not do away with his comets altogether,
but cOntrives to use them and the trurn-
pets together in getting many unusual
effects
To the average American bandsman It
viii probably be more the brilliancy and
height Of pitch rather than the sweet
ness of tone Of the instrument that viii
appeal to him in listening to the Banda
Rosa
SCREENINGS band makes more use of
its brasses than any other band travel
ing in America at this time. and such
being the case, the high tones of the
trumpet. under the powerful manipula-
ton of such men as BOttega are espec-
tally valuable.
For the engagement Of six concerts
here. two daily from which the pipe or
gan fund Of the Auditorium viii profit
season tickets viii be reserved Wednes-
day and Thursday at G. W Stansheld' ),
632 Kansas avenue Persons who buy
season tickets before that time may re-
serve them then. The general sale Of re
served seats win open Friday morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

acting is purely an intellectual effort,
having nothing to do with inspiration.
and the other that the actor must be alb
sorbed in his character and live the part
while he is playing it.
Charles Fechter belonged to this tier
class, as, indeed most of the good actors
always have On one occasion an old pro-
feSsiOnal friend approached him in the
wings while the play of .tRuy Bias was
in progress Expecting q cordial greet
ing he was aStOnished when Eechter
gIared at him in moody silence and turned
away as If he had never seen him before.
serving that the great actor was equally
Indifferent to every body else and seemed
TO be living in world of his own crea-
ton Finally the play ended in storm
of applause and after taking the cur
tain call, which invariably rewarded his
efforts. the great actor reappeared be-
hind the scenes, his gloomy manner gone,
his face Wreathed in smiles and all trace
of that recent absorption missing. Rush
ing up to the friend but recently ienoras'
he shook him warmly by the hand and
expressed great delight in meeting him
again.
Rather taken aback by this sudden
change of tempera ture the friend respond
You did not recognize me-
oh yes did, replied Fechter. with
increasing warmth, and I was delighted
TO see you"
Then you did see me?v
Why, of course, yes All, ] know what
you mean. 1 did not reply to your greet
ing. but how could I. my dear fellow, how
could II When YOU spoke to me I was
prime minister of SPAIN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

relation and Mr.. Dixey lost popularity.
After an absence from London from
that time to the present, Mr. Dixey went
there fortnight ago to accept a post
in the company which is to offer Hugh
Morton" McC1ellan's musical piece, The
Whirl of the Town. at the New Cen
fury Theater on Saturday night of this
week The years. however, have not
been enough to drown British memory,
and several of the notices which an
nouneed Mr.. Dixey's engagement spoke
of him as the player who extensively
caricatured Sir Henry Irving a number
of years ago" Whether the old score
win be held against him after the piece
is on remains to be seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

the wilderness" in which John the Bap-
fist is the leading character.
The action Of the play takes place in
Judea just before the advent of Christ
The chief variation from scriptural his
tory consists in the introduction of 4
scene between John and Herodias. the
consort of Herod. who declares her love,
but is treated with scorn by the evan
gelist- These characters We're effective
ly impersOnated by Robert Downing
and Annette Marshall. The play was
presented by Belasco and Thall with ar
tistie scenery and remarkable attention
to detail and historical accuracy. and
scored a success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
NO JoKE IN ENetANp.
"Adonis" Dixey's Impersonatlon of
Irving, Thorn in British Flesh.

Years ago, when Sir Henry Irving
was playing in Chicago during one Of
his earlier tours, a dinner was given in
his honor by a number Of actors. news
paper men. and others of stage tastes
One of the hosts was Henry Dixey, who
in the course OF the evening was called
I>Son to add to the entertainment. With
a perfect imitation of Irving's best trag-
ic manner he recited, Three blind
mice. see how they rum
The meriment about the table was
CONCLUSIVE until it was perceived that
Irving was not taking the burlesque for
the joke it was meant, and was plainly
showing his discontinue The abashed
Dixey exricated himself as best he
could, and the guest Of the evening was
tactfully restored to good humor The
story got out, however. and Travelled to
England, where the friends Of Irving
did not see any Joke N it.
Meanwhile an Irving burlesque was
one of the most popular hits in~Adonfs'
and when Dixey went TO London a few
seasons later he kept the Burlesque in
place No sooner did he present it than
he was attacked with a display of bit
terness by several papers. and accused
Of holding Irving Up 10 ridicI1le. The
Chicago incident also came in for a new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
AT THE CRAWFORD.
''Human Hearts Tonight and Three
Attractions Next Week

Hal Reid's play of the Arkansas hills,
Human Hearts,, will be at the Craw-
ford tonight.
Human Hearts has made annual
visits to Topeka for four years and has
never failed to draw a good audience.
This season the play Will be presented
Emerson and w A Brummel. The play
deals with the simple life of the people
of Arkansas.
Holden Brothers, proprietors of "A
Barrel of Money" which will be seen at
the Crawford Monday night, are the
proprietOrs of The Denver Express
which opened the house Labor day.
a Barrel of Money mixes machinery
with the matter of the play and in one
scene the lively young heroine is dis
covered fastened to a huge belt, with
the villain just about ready to start
the engine, which would carry her to a
dreadful death amid whirling wheels
OF course she is rescued in the nick OF
time, and thereafter the existence of
the villain. who is in wrongful posses
sion of her property, is simply not
worth living. The first act opens with
a country dance at SlackVille Tavern,
introducing mum Der of odd and anus
ing characters. The principal character,
Roxy is overlooking with fun, and her
escapadeS are productive of almost in
cessant laughter The serious interest
never flags, the comedy is said to be
bright and lively, and with special
scenery, thrilling mechanical effects, in
Guiding a monster steam engine, spark
ling music and SpecialtieS, a Barrel Of
Money has proven a good investment
for the HOldens.
'sFinnegan's BALI viii be at the
Crawford Tuesday night The company
is headed by Kearney and Ryan. The
farce is a vehicle for songs and dances
and other soecialties.
THE Village Parson" will be at the
Crawford matinee and night next Sat
urday-
Matthews & Bulger viii be at the
Crawford Sept 70.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
rRuMPEr soLoIsrs.
Add Much to the Effectiveness of the
Banda Rosa Music.

With the probable announcement Of
one fare for the round trip within 70
miles by the railways for the fall must
cal festival September 19. 20 and y by
the Banda Rosa in the Auditorium the
event assumes airs Of Kansas import
ance. From points as far away as En-
poria, Atchison, Horton and Wamego
gOOdly crowds are expected to journey
to town while Nortonville, Oskaloosa,
Valley Falls. NIeriden. Rossville. Alma,
Holton. Burlingame. Carbonate. Scran-
ton and other places are preparing 10
send many to hear the great Red Band
Of Italy
Ever since the advent in this country
Of the now famous Banda Rosa must
clans lay and professional. have been
more than curious as to the exact ma
ture and character Of the so-called
trumpets on which Signor Bottega and
his fellow artists perform with such soul
stirring effect
1t has been noted by many that there
is a vast difference in appearance, tone
and capabilities between the three trum-
pets and the three comets in use by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

Earl Dewey. of Manhattan, Kas., has
Joined the king Dodo" opera company
in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
LIVED HIS CHARACTER.
Fechter Could Not Step Out of the
Part of Ruv Blas.o

Running through a copy of the Lon
don Theater. which magazine unha ppily
is no longer published, 1 came across in
teresting Illustrations Of the manner in
which certain distinguished actors tuned
themselves for their appeara nee at the
footlights, says Lyman g. Glover in the
Chicago Record-Herald- The difference
represents two distinct beliefs, one that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

Robert Downingand Annette Marshal
Omen Season on the Coast.

A notable theatrical event was the
production at the Central theater, San
Francisco this week, for the first time
on any stage of a Biblical drama by
Edward Elsner, entitled "A voice from
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-03-21
Carterville.

Farmers are very busy planting
corn, and preparing to plant cot
ton. The old lady and each of the
children have a "cotton patch ,.
The high price of that staple for
last seasons crop will cause the
acreage to be greatly increased in
this section of the country, and /
am afraid that corn and bacon
will not have the attention thew
should have.
Mr.. Jack Robertson left this af-
ternoon for Arkadelphia, Ark,
where he will attend school.
Mr.. J. 8. Dodson and family
have moved into their new resi-
dence.
Mr.. j. J. Robertson is on the
sick list for last few days.
March 16, 1901.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-03-21
Ma Johnston's Remarkable Stories.

No American writer OF recent years
h.s ciyen us two stories so strong, SO
hieh-toned, so interestingly interesting.
q Miss Mary Johnston's "Prisoners of
uone" and "To Have and to Hold"
. Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus)
ssys Of them: 81 have read pretty
nearly every American story OF the bet
ter class, especially the so-ealled his
torical novels. None compare with Miss
Johnston's books
The Christian Advocate, the leading
Methodist paper Of America, speaking
Il Miss Johnston's second book, says:
aAmong recent works of fiction the story
Of early life in Virginia, ITO Have and
10 Hold is easily first in rank. Lofty
il sentiment. picturesque yet restrained
ID language, expuisitely refined in feel
inc. yet throbbing with the most robust
and virile energy, it is altogether re-
markable. AS to the exquisite love
scenes but one verdict can be given.
they are marvels Of pure beauty"
The. price of eacn of these books is
$50, and they are published by Hough-
TN, Mifain &: Co., Boston, Mass; but
tasy can be had of any bookseller.
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Small Pox Near Collinsburg.

On Saturday last was called to Col
linsburg to investigate the small pox sit
uation. IN company with DR.. Blackman,
81 Plain Dealing, / went out to Mr..
n. W. Sentell's plantation, where two
well developed cases were. found, both
blacks. The two negroes in question
bad been suffering for some time with
so-called 'sCuban itch," until their con-
dition became so bad that the attention
Of the whites Of the eighborhood was
called to it. An investigation resulted
ia the discovery that the sick ones were
afflicted with small pox, as stated above.
The cases we're promptly quaIantined
Ind placed under treatment, and all sus-
pests carefully vaccinated.
Tee people are unanimous on the sub
pct Of vaccination, and, with the en-
tAnsiastic and untiring energy OF DR..
Blacknan in charge, l do not apprehend
any further spread of the disease.
H. NELSON, NJ. D.
Parish Health Officer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-03-21
The Outcasts.
A TALE OF THE NORTHWEST,

~ AhLG oc 1 ne NONl Al ES1s
Mr. w. A. Fraser, author of Mooswa
and others, has just written for early
publication in the Saturday Evening
Post q short, stirring serial, entitled The
0utcasts.
The 0utcasts are an old buffalo and a
xof-dog and the greater part of the
Story Is about the strange comradeship
and stirring adventures of these COM
panions, and their pilgrimage, in COM
pany, to the distant plains of deep grass,
@ which the wolf-dog knew.
There are action, and strength of word
ana phrase in the story, and the touch OF
sne soil and the music and charm and
somnreness of the forest. The rush OF
sne frenzied buffalo herd to death is told
Win splendid dramatic power. The plan
g the book is unique conception, and
. worked out on novel and entertain
ing lines.
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Examination Of Teachers.
CIRCULAR LETTER OF PROF. ]. v,
CALHOUN.
STATE OF ,OTIISTANA \

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Department of Education,
Baton Rouge, Jan. %, 1901.
To Parish superintendent Of
Public Schools: In accordance
with a regulation adopted by the
State Board of Education there
will be in all the parishes an ex-
animation of white applicants for
certificates to teach in the public
schools of Louisiana on Thursday,
the 18th, and Friday, the 18th of
April next; and colored applicants
on Friday the 18th of the same
month. Superintendent should
give timely notice of this exami-
nation through official organs of
their parishes; they should also
make known that no other exam
ination can be held until October
of the present year. tits expected
that lists of qualified applicants
will be made from the results of
these examinations to meet the
demand for teachers, atleast until
the next trial. The certificates to
be obtained by these tests will be
of the first, secodd Or third grades,
and will be upon the branches of
knowledge enumerated in sections
AZ, 48 and 40 of Act 81, session
1888, and in addition to these, on
pedagogy, school government and
the evil effects of alcohol and
narcotics upon the human system.
A special examination upon
studies pursued in High Schools
will be held for the benefit of APP
plicants for those certificates
One set Of questions will be SUBJ
mitted as tests for certificates Of
the second and first grades; 80
per cent of correct answers being
required for a first grade certifi-
cate and 70 per cent for a second
grade certificate. The simplicity
Of the examination for a third
grade certificate as laid down in
the law, should confine it to COL
ored applicants. Certificates Of
the first grade issued after this
examination are to be valid for
three years; those of the second
grade for two years, and those OF
the third grade for one year; and
all certificates so obtained are to
be recognized in every parish OF
the State. The questions to be
given will follow closely the text
books authorized by the State
Board of Education. The Ele-
ments of Pedagogy and Schoo
Management by E. E. White are
commended to those who intenc
to compete. Algebra, Geometry
Botany, Advanced Literature anc
General History will form specia
subjects of examination for those
who apply to teach these branches
in Academies or High Schools
Special certificates SO given are tx
be good for three years, and O
value throughout the State.
J. V. CALHOUN, Sup't.
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Personal Paragraphs.

Miss Matte Edwards, of Haugh-
ton, is the guest of Mrs. J. F.
Edwards.
Mrs. j. F. Edwards, Miss Kate
Wyche and Miss Matte Edwards,
visited Mrs. H. G. Wyche, at Ro-
berta, Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. w. H. Scanland returned
Tuesday from a visit to her
daughter, Miss Mabel, who is a
pupil in Mansfield Female College.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-03-21
entertainment Saturday Night.

hS. Fenetta Sargent Haskell, a reader
y rare ability, will give an entertain
aSnt at the Court House next Saturday
Ment, sd instant. She is described as
dramatic reader of much power, who
aAaales dialect admirably" Referring
9 inns gifted lady, the St. Joseph (Mo.)
uasetse says: "Mrs. Haskell is a true
ast IN every sense. From the moment
" steps on the stage she holds her au-
uence spell-bound." The Saint Louis
uooe-Democrat says: "a beautiful
no gifted Missouri woman has been de-
nsne Washington society by her
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-03-21

Pursuant to the foregoing cir
cular issued by Hon. J. V. Cal
houn, State Superintendent of
Public Education, there will be an
examination of applicants for
certificates to teach in the public
schools of Bossier parish, on April
IL and II, for white applicants,
and on April Is, 1901, for colored
applicants.
w. II. ScANLAND,
T. T. LAND,
E. D. BURGESS,
Board Of Examiners.
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Rev. J. NJ. Brown, assisted by
Rev. w. A. Zeigler and Rev. A. j.
Cockroft, will begin a protracted
in the Methodist Church
next Sunday. Let everybody at
tend.
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s. Norwood K. Vance, formerly
- OF Bossier parish, but who more
siy practiced his profession in
a 0n Rouge, has become a resident of
1.scport. 1t is with pleasure that we
aand the Doctors many friends that
gain near his old home, and we
: ior him liberal practice,
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Died:

= fresno, California, on The I'd inst,
p& Amos Abrams, aged Y years. He
: resident of Bossier parish for
0ss twenty years. He was native Of
rsnnsylvania.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-04-07
COUNTY RECORDS
Instruments Filed During the
 Past Week

| DEED.
 Nick Metz to Jos Mu helm, Bisb property, SIIOO-
 Abilss P.d,lla and Rossi to Jshr Dom pt, Bisbes property. $23o.
 c Leyves to E Ev-ns, bi.bes pro. pesty, sl
 T b Harrington to Florence Samp- soD, Bi-bse property, S250. J Tsmhy to W d Bropby, Bisbe, proper.y, $375.
 W H brophy to Behreud and Msrkey, Bisbee D. o1erty. $475. JIG Chi ,holm to Msrkey and Bel rend, miue-, sIO0. Geo Bernard to Geo Ovesracker niuss. sl.
 John Kelly to Anna Kelly, Gleeso, property. $i. 1 Geo Overrscker to Angelits Over rscker, csttl $I. c Gie4ovicn to E L Smith, Bisbe. P'opoisy, viVVO' wm lint sy to J Tsmby, Bi.bee property, s375.
 Annie Dyer |, Elizabeth Meek, Bis. bee property, si5O0. JUN WI to Mrs Eys Scott, Nsco , propert: s15.
 A GiIlIs tp Con Delaney, mines. $I Wm Evans to M Cunn:axnsm mine-, $30o.
 Con Delaney to NJ J Cunningham, miDss, $5U0. NJ Cunningham to Ella Pritchard. Bisbee property, $a7J.
 Insernstion.I Land & Imp. Co. to 0 K GasiIrf. Douglas property, $l50. ILternsti,nsl Land & Imp. Co. to H P Jackson, Dou sl-s property, $50.
 FRO OF LABOR
 On l2 claims by F c Perlsy. On , claim. by Tbos sorin.
 On IA claims by Pirrung.
 LOCATION
 Three mines by Herring & Bridgsr, One ming by Fulghum, Sutton < Hooker.
 One mine by Rsdovich Miller, and Medixovich.
 Five mines by T Wild.
 Two mines by Burke, Davis and Paterson.
 One mine by Foots and Parker. Two mioes by R-a sod Putmsu. Two mines bv Peils and Zwanzis Tw5 mines by Geo Ovsrsck-r. One nins by 1luest, Hicks, ct al.