The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-05
Several other members were bruised and

SeVeral other members We're bruised and
shaken up, but not seriously.
Charles Frohman has secured Wilton
LEsackaye for the chief role in Augustus
will be produced about the middle of No
Vember The character in this piece is said
racy-'' This latest engagement cancels
l-ackaye's contemplated starring tour UNI
James K. Hackett has taken legal ac-
ton against Daniel R. Ryan to prevent
his using the title Don Caesars Return
in the smaller cities. Victor Mapes the
author of the new version of the Chassis
Wallack theater, New York. claims that
the title, Don Caesars Return describes
one of the novel and vital elements which
he has introduced into the story and is
fully protected by his copyright
:, Knox Wills. Wilson. who was the original Doo-
in Topeka last season, has been re-en-
nany presenting the Luders musical COM
Paul Gilmore, who was in the thiekest
of the well remembered Muskateer rival
~ of two three seasons back, is
nounced as prospective star in a new
version OF Don Caesar de BaZan-
Florence Reed daughter of the late Ro-
land Reed. has resigned her place with
one of the Proctor stock companies to join
May Irwin g new organization
The children of unfortunate Maurice
Barrymore have put their foot down hard
boys and Miss Ethel are all doing well in
the thea trical business. and announce
their entire ability to furnish their f>s-1er
quireS-
At, Cornevile-sur. .Risle the opera Les
country as ssTne Chimes of Norma ndy,''
was recently sung at an open-air perform
professionals. but the chorus was made
up of the villagers. The performance
brought out the odd story that, after all
these years in which we have heard the
chimes OF Normandy made. famous corne-
vile never really had any bells in the VII,
Iage. Thinking to supply the long needed
chimes, subscription was raised and the
bells furnished The funds gave out be-
fore a belfry could be raised. and it was
for this purpose that the benefit perform
ance was given
typhoid fever in Chicago is reported to be
on the road to recovery.
Boston is to have a novelty in the way
Of a childrens theater, where plays for
the little folks are to be given The first
of '.Alice in Looking Glass Land Tri-
weekly matinees are to be given.
William Brady has accepted a new play
San Francisco, in which his wife, Grace
George, will be starred.
Marie Dressler has purchased hotel
herself next summer. Mrs. kid" Mccoy
was the former Droprietress.
Lulu Chaser began this seasons starring
tour at Toronto, appearing in the title role
in Dolly Warden" Reports say that both
piece and comedienne scored a success.
leading ''i role Of Of The Girl Fl in the Bar
of next month. Clara Lipman originated
this role
notwithstanding a few adverse eriti-
have been appearing before crowded
Were Twenty-One-'
Edward Terry, the English actor, will
shortly produces rod sr play in that country y
an American author whose has not
yet been disclosed.
It is expected that Kyrle Bellew has
inmediateiy5 afferN1 his arrival rehearsais
will begin with "A Gentleman of France
in which he will star
public this season Blanche Walsh plays
Joan of the sword Hand, Henrietta
Marlowe Joan of Are
Clyde Fitch,s The Marriage Game
opened its season at Philadelphia last Mon
day night The house was well filed and
another successful start is reported.
Although Lorna Doone'' scored some
thing of a success in Chicago during the
pest summer. it is now almost certain
not take the road this season
As soon as Charles J. Ross made it
known that he was open for an engage
gagged him for the forthcoming production
of 1.-The Beauty and the Beast
Harry Conor. the well known comedian.
of going TO Australia under en-
ga cement as rePor5ed from mi, L9nd4in; has
one of the metropolitan companies
Pinero's five act drama. Iris was pro,
duced in London last Saturday night and |
is reported to have been successfuls 1t is
a remarkably morbid play, belonging to |
the Second Mrs Tanqueray" type
Stuart Robson. who will be seen. here |
this season. opened his season at St. Louis |
last week in the Henrietta, a large au- |
dience giving him great reception, The |
originally produced four |
teen years ago at the Union Square thea |
ter, New York
Willard Holcombs sketch. Her Last /
originally produced at the |
and afterward played in yaude- !
Vile BIZ Fred Bond is to be used a |
curtain raiser before Mime. Butterfly on |
the road this season.
1t is now given out that Kirke La Shelle |
will star Harry Woodruff, starting about |
the 1st of November. in play written by |
Thomas and Eugene Presbry.
Frank Daniels in Miss Simplicity
Louis Mann and Clara Lipman made |
their metropolitan debut this season last |
night putting forward their new |
piece, 1.-The Red F<loof, written by Paul |
Potter. The company is a strong one and |
the piece is said to have scored a hit.
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