The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05

for the worst and used to climb up to
their cupolas with their children in or
der to observe the aurora boredlis when
he arrived.
There were tales of poker gam es and
leading ladies and race tracks; also it
was affirmed that Mr.. Goodwin was col
lecting material for comprehensive
book upon "Barkeepers / Have Met"
AS a horrible example he was quite as
successful as a star.
Then the famous actor changed COM
pletely. He married. In itself this was
nothing unusual Indeed, it might al
most be called a habit of his.
One expected to read the announce
rnent of Mr. Goodwin's marriage as Of
ten as that of Lillian Russelrs. Women
are by nature reformers, and all of
them wanted to try their hand upon
this rising young actor.
But, the last time, Goodwin married
the beautiful Maxine Elliott and be-
came reformed man.. The wild tales
ceased, Nat Goodwin. became Nathaniel
c. Goodwin and his natural exuberance
of spirits was used in glorious at
tempt to cause the late William Shakes
speare to turn somersaults in his grave.
The days of painting things red were
gone.
Sentimental persons declared that
this was because love had stolen the
paint pot Worldly wise ones shifted at
this and said the victory lay at the feet
of the fair Maxine Elliott.
AS matter of fact, both exp1ana-
tons must give the credit to her, al
though, with the mo5esty of all great
generals. she does not seem to think
much of it.
Not long ago Maxine Elliott, who is
Mrs. Goodwin and who has played with
him in when We were Twenty-one
and THE Cowboy and the Lady" was
iE a laxative mood. She sollloquized
and talked as follows:
Husbands said Miss Elliott, judi
cially, ARE like colds. You never can
tell when you are going to catch them"
AND then?'' 1s
Miss Elliott gazed dreamily at a pic
turc of Mr.. Goodwin. which decorated
the wall of her dressing room.
wen. then they are fike the pockets
in fashionable frock-you can never
tell where you are going to find Them. "
rs it wise to look?"
The famous actress tossed a piece of
candy to her Boston terrier, Sport-wno
plays the Beast to his owners Beauty
and became pensive.
TT depends upon what they are do
Then the way to manage husbands
Miss Elliott laughed-she laughs
charmingly, by the way-then she said:
Kindly omit the plural"
Il was speaking generally
We'll, 1 haven't a general expert
ence."
"But-'
INV personal one is at your disposal
:
Moreover. it was exceedingly interest
ing. Miss El1iott's experience, indeed,
had been nine days wonder. She re-
formed Nat Goodwin. So
How did you reform your husband 80
Manage is a much nicer word
''well. I found there was a time for
everything
Even for Mr. Goodwin to reform %
''Oh, I did not mean that 1 meant
| that must learn when p1aiDf9 in
silence"
Then it is something like running
for Officer.
We'll, perhaps Men are peculiar You
never must ask them to do what you
want them to do, because they WON'T
This sounded very we'll indeed.
Nov, my husband
It was just like scene in play.
Mr.. Goodwin put his head in the
dressing room door
My dear he began.
m busy Nat. said Miss Elliott
But began the comedian.
Il said was busy
Mr.. Goodwin obedientiy withdrew.
ott''
Kind, but firm" replied the beauty.
Then she turned to her maid Baker
she said Splendid name. Baker, for a
maid. Clyde Fitch or Henry Esmond
could not do better-one felt quite like a
character in a smart English comedy
Baker, close the door,"
And when your husband-wen when
he"-it really was very embarrassing
when he-er-did things, you
II kept quiet
"And afterwards?
''Well. l don't believe that one should
never speak,
| Miss Elliott is feminine after ALL
You think your methods have been
thoroughly effective?
"Well--we are going to star separately
season after next
But isn't that-well-er-rather risky?"
! "Oh. 1 tell Nat he must have a two