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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

success in Conan Doyle's 1.-THE Adven-
lures of Gerard Presbrey," which was
first produced on any stage at Bridgeport,
Conn. November TO-
In 1.-THE Tanning of Helen" Miss Do
rothy Hammond viii assume the part re-
Gently played by Miss Martha Waldron,
the role of Marion.
Henry B. Harris engaged William Har-
court, Edwin Holt and Charles Sturges
for the company to appear with Miss Al
ice Fisher in whats the Matter With
SUSAN in New York last Tuesday night.
Miss Sarah Cowell LIE Moynes third
successive starring venture has proved
failure. She closed her season with Stan
fsIus STANCES play. Lady Berinthia's Sc
cret." at Reading, Pa, last Thursday
George w. AIDE is reported to have sew
cred his business relations with Henry W.
that gentleman Mr. AIDE is said to be
dissatisfied with the royalties he has been
receiving.
"John Ermine of Yellowstone" has not
proved much of a money maker for James
| x. Hackett and it is now reported in New
York that the company will shortly close
for a couple of weeks until a new piece
| is obtained.
Julia st. George. once prominent Lon
| don actress. known in her latter years as
an English workhouse recently. In 1858
she played Pauline to Henry Irving
| Melnotte in THE Lady Of Lyons.
The London Era says: I'm the produc-
ton of Bernard Shaw's play, Caesar and
Cleopatra, by the Stage Society, Forbes
/ Robertson will play Julius Caesar, who in
this piece does a harlequin's leap off 9
breakwater at Alexandria into the sea- "
/ A modern society comedy of New York
life, entitled Glad of It." Is Mr.. CLYDE
F1tch's latest work and will be presented
in New York about the first of the veal
by Charles FTohman. A large cast viii
be necessary to interpret the piece
i Sothern's changes of costume in "A
Proud Prince are so many 1t requires
three dressers constantly at work to as
sist him. He has four duplicates of every
costume he wears on the stage handy In
case of soilure or any accident to them
There is said to be almost as much mu-
sic in z. H. >Sothern's production of The
Proud Prince" as Is in many grand
operas. Altogether 50 musical numbers
are interspersed throughout the play fo'
which a specially augmented orchestra Il
required
Miss Cecilia Lotus. who will be seen a:
Perpefua to Mr.. Sothern's Robert of Sic
ily." makes her last appearance asleadint
woman Next season She becomes a stat
under the management of Daniel F>roA
man. Justin HuntIy Mccarthy, Anthony
Hope, Zangwiu and Booth Harrington
are each writing play for her future
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

leader himself, the biggest feature of
that organization. He has been i'm
mensely popular in this country and
Europe. His father was a leader of an
orchestra at st. Joseph, Mo, for many
years and the younger brothers con-
duct orchestras there today.
Recently Mr.. Pryor has left Sousa
and organized a band of his own. The
New York papers united on Monday
morning in pronouncing it a fine band,
one of them going so far as to declare
that it is the best band that has been
heard in New York. Pryor is very
popular with musicians as well as the
public and he has had the pick of them
in New York.
Mr.. Pryor has been heard with Sousa
many times by Topeka audiences. His
home is in st. Joseph and he is well
known to western band men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

first of the sweet soGety girl sought by
many, and later as the lonely wife Of
Curtis Jadwin, longing to be loved, but
feeling neglected by her husband, whose
every movement is taken up in the
great fight for wealth.
She portrays a character often found
in society life of a loving wife longing
to be loved but apparently neglected
by her husband iHo his pursuit
of the great god gold. There
is, of COURSE. the ever ready
villain who loves and would steal the
lonely wife from her home to take her
to an Elysian bower where he prom
ises a life of eternal joy. Mrs. Jadwin
loves her husband, but she listens only
to reproach herself each time. She
seems to faIter in her affection for the
man she has sworn to love, but with
a determined purpose comes back to
the right course each time. The crisis
comes when Jadwin beaten and defeat
ed, returns beggared from the wheat
pit. The would be lover is in the room
The husband does not see, but the true
love of the wife shows itself and she
sends the tempter from her home for
ever. Miss Oaker has certain charm
of manner that is irresistible. She is
pretty and has the carriage of a queen.
In the Pit she portrays the character
of a woman whom men would attempt
anything for. She has that heaven
born gift of realism that convinces and
when the curtain went down there was
not a man in the theater but who felt
that Curtis Jadwin, beaten and beg
CARED, was wealthy in the love of the
woman who regretted not that his
money was gone and rejoiced only in
the fact that she was now to enjoy his
companionship and love. 1t is such
the stage and make playgoing worth
while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
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Ten Years.
DIR. Miles Nervine and
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

hold. Carlisle innocently surprises a
secret conference wherein they are plan
ming to notify General Lee of the with
drawal of the northern force from the
nations capital. Carlisle, after a strug-
gle, is bound hand and foot, and Chase,
to prevent him from charging them with
treason before the authorities in Wash
ington proposes to kill him.
Polly'S ingenuity in saving her lovers
life and rescuing her father and his fell
low conspirators from being apprehend-
ed and taken into custody by a secret
agent of the north at the head of the
troop of cavalrymen, enters strongly
into the plot of the play, which is sea-
soned with pretty love scenes and gar
nished with melodies of southern songs.
Edward CARVE in Mr.. Jolly OF
Joliet comes Sunday, December Ii.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
JEFFERsoN's VISIT TO CANTON
INDUCED While There in His First
Dissipation for Many Years.

Joseph Jefferson is back to his fish
ing sgain, glad that his short tour of
eight weeks is at an end The stage
attracts the veteran now only as an
amusement. Before leaving Washing
ton for the south he said that his an
nual tours are in reality vacations, and
that for many years he has not thought
/ of the word work"
The trip through the middle west
was the most prosperous made by
rip Van Wrinkle" in a decade. Crowds
were turned away from almost every
performance. The profits of the trip
were about S70.00e. half of which Mr..
Jefferson divided between his three
sons. This has been the actors Gus
tom FOR years, and until a few days
ago it was one of his pet secrets. To
a friend he said:
You know, I have got all want.
don't really need the money, and so
give half of it to the boys"
Truly. the veteran does not need
even one-half. for he is one of the few
players who are millionaireS- 1t is a
fact that Jefferson is not as great a
favorite with the dramatic profession
as with the public. The explanation is
si-l=ple: he has saved his money
While others have bought the question
squandering their income Jefferson has
preferred to invest his surplus and so
become wealthy.
One of the prettiest stories of Jeffer-
son is told of his visit to Mrs. McKin-
ley. They sat in the parlor of the Nc
Kinley home in Canton, and Jefferson
was telling of his plans for the years TO
come. He said that next year he ex-
poets to play only. six weeks, and that
in 1905 he would appear for no more
than four weeks
Why, it looks as if you favor a slid
ing SCALE" said Mrs. Mckinley.
Yes, that's it," Jefferson replied.
Oid age is imperative in its COM
mands."
And if you keep on you'll get down
to season of Just one Performances. -
lAr. Jefferson smiled and looked out
of the window. He seemed lost to
thought for a few moments, and then
he turned to Mrs. Mckinley. IF I do, y
he said, "Tll play that one in Cam
tom
Mrs. McKinley's eyes filled with
tears. She realized that this was q
tribute to the memory of her dead
husband and of a friendship that had
existed for years between the actor
and the martyred president.
Next day Jefferson was admitted past
the guards into the tomb where the
body of Mckinley is laid. A special or
der Tor this was issued by the widow
who has reserved the privilege to a few
out of thousands of persons who have
made requests. On the casket Jeffer-
son laid flowers. and. bending over, be
spoke a few words in prayer.
Jefferson was accompanied to the
tomb by M. G. Barber, manager of the
Grand Opera House in Canton anc
brother Of Mrs. Mckinley. TO Mr.. Bar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
MISS oAKER's NEW ROLE.
Is Playing @Mrs. Jadwiu" in tn,

Is Playing "Mrs. Jadwiu" in the
Decentralization of The Pit"
The following tells of the success of
Miss Jane Oaker in 1.-THE PITT Miss
Oaker in private life is Mrs. Hale Ham
ilton. The Philadelphia Ledger says:
The first production of THE PITT a
dramatization of Frank Norris popular
novel, was given at the opera house
last night, with Wilton Lackaye in the
star role. The well known actor scored
a success as Curtis Jadwin, the plunger
and wheat operator.
Miss Jane Oaker, pretty of face and
form, ably supported Mr.. Lackaye. In
fact, it was her presence, the natural
ness and excellence Of her portrayal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
CHARLES z. HARRIS SCHEME
His Contract Compelled Mime. Patti
to Sing His Composition.

to Sing His Composition.
ing bit of gossip anent the American
tour Of Mime. Patti:
Once upon a time a man of the name
of Harris wrote song called after
the Ball" 1t was a good song and a
bad song-good because it made $780,
900 for Harris, and bad because it in
spired him to write other songs.
Harris is the financier of the Patti
tour. Naturally, in assuming the re-
sponsibility there were papers signed.
it would be an excellent thing to use
the diva to Dopularize a new song. He
wrote THE Last Farewell" In PATHS
contract was inserted a clause which
obliged her to life up her voice to the
strains of 1.-The Last Farewell at every
concart.
Patti did not realize what 1.-THE Last
few hours before she made her first ap-
pearance in New York.
What is this song?' she inquired.
st want to- run over it a few times"
Not the least of the singers ac-
complishments consists in the able
manner in which she can discuss the
topics of the day in six or seven Diff
ferent languages. Patti had need of
them ali to rise to the proper pitch OF
eloquence inspired in her by the music
and words of THE Last Farewell"
For while there was a balky song
bird on the hands of her managers.
Pleading. argument, and extreme
diplomacy were required before the re-
ahzatlon was borne upon Patti that
she had to sing 1.-The Last FAREWELL
or risk a suit for breach of contract.
So she yielded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

pit and gallery will not tolerate 1t is a
speech. Hopper was told that if he
was lured into one he would surely be
insulted and told by a thousand British
threats to Cit hoff the stoyge.''
The fatal night arrived the play
over, and up went the usual haunting
cry for a speech Hopper refused to
appear; but so insistent was the de-
mand that he finally STEPPED before the
curtain.
Pandemonfum was turned loose
Hopper smiling the while at the pit and
gallery. Finally there was a hull in the
storm, when the comedian looked at the
gallery and asked in his curious, queru-
lous way: What is this-a dissecting
hospital or a playhouse?" This was
enough.
Hopper's wit had turned defeat into
victory. Every night thereafter he was
called upon for at least two speeches,
something unheard of in London before.
When Hopper played Eel Captain" at
the Grand in Topeka seven years ago,
he was called before the curtain. He
looked at the steep incline of the center
aisle on the first floor and remarked
What is this-s toboggan slider
Sam Barnard Is an actor in a New
York musical comedy. ~
Lillian Russell likes dogs. Some Of
her friends are even inclined to tnts-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05

The scenery and costumes were bought
before a line was written. Three days
suff1ced for the work of the playwright,
and then came failure in Washington.
Five years later in London Jefferson
told Dion Boucicault of his experiment
and of his unending faith in Rip Van
Wrinkle as stage character. Bouci-
cault wrote the version that Mr.. Jeffer-
son now uses. and at the opening per-
Torrance in the Adelphi theater the
audience acclaimed Jefferson as one of
the greatest actors of the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
THE WEEKLY GR1sT.
Stories from Etageland Told by the
Players and Managers.

saying the right thing at the right time.
When Hopper opened his engagement
four years ago at the Lyric theater,
London, in ''El Captain he was warn
ed by Nat c. Goodwin and others not to
make a speech.
If there is one thing that the London
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
PRIoR's OWN BAND.

Trombone SoIoist Deserts Eousa to
Conduct His Own Organization.
One of the most interesting features
of late in New York musical life is
Arthur Pryonr's band, which began its
career there at the Majestic opera house.
The Majestic is a new house and it was
the first time that it had been open on
Sunday night. The band was SO sue
cessful that the concerts are to be con-
tinued throughout the winter.
Arthur Pryor is the trombone soloist
SO long with Sousa, and outside of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
little dancing darky."

la little dancing darky."
Mr. Jefferson told of the years of
preparation preceding the coming of
the RIP Van Winkle' that the public
knows It was in 1859, in a farmhouse
in Paradise Valley. Pennsylvania, that
he first conceived the thought of
dramatizing Washington Irving's story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-05
THEATRICAL NEWS
"Mrs. Wigs Of the Cabbage
Patch +" Friday.
Hrs. Madge Carr Cook Starring
in Title Role.
ADELAIDE THURSTON
IN Matinee and Night Perform
Rnce of g" Polly Primrose"
What the Press Agents Say of
Their Productions.
ADELAIDE THURSTON
AT THE CRAWFORD.

"a Bunch of Keys" tonight.
'Irish Pawnbrokers," Sunday.
Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch,
Friday.
Polly Primrose" Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-26
WORK FOR Mr.. RTTES.

Tho no+ -7nernected decision of the Court Of
Apueals dismissing the taxpayers action
brought by J. Warren Greene to prevent the
payment OF salaries TO the nineteen police cap
fsins Illegally promoted by the York police
hoard laws upon TIE city administration an
imperative duty to take other procedure TO VIZ
dictate the law. Mr.. Greene in his public splr-
tied action has done all that private citizen
can do to set aside these promotions made by
York and Sexton in insolent and confessed vio-
la4jon Of law. After the decision of the lower
court. holding that the taxpayers suit was not
the proper remedy for the wrong. application
was made to Attorney General Davies for per
mission that quo warranto proceedings should
be Instituted 10 set aside the promotions. This
permission was granted, and it was expected
that the CORPORATION Counsel would Immediately
nrocsed under it. Whether delay was caused
nv the desire 10 secure a final decision on the
Greene suit or for some other reason. the time
has now come for the Corporation Coun-
sci to take hold The Court Of Appeals declares
that quo warranto is the proper procedure, and
the public authorities must act TO invoke il.
There is not the slightest doubt Of the scanda-
lous character Of the promotions. York and
Sexton confessed as much. At the investiga-
Son by the State Civil Service Commission they
testified that the selections were made for po-
uticsI reasons; that the promotions were par
celled out as patronage among the commission
ers who selected their favorites. Then the rec
ords were made up as TO put these men in
the proper places on the Civil Service eligible
list and 10 keep from that list the names Of
rivals The law fagranuy violated in
making up the records of past service The
proof of fraud and illegality ample, and the
State Civil Service Commission so reported and
recommended that the appointments he can
celled. 1t had no power. however. TO set aside
the action OF the Police Commissioners, which
had been based on doctored records: so the ap-
iointments stand until they are vacated by
legal process. That process is what it is now
expected Corporation Counsel Rives viii
promptly invoke.
1t is impossible 10 suppose that either Mayor
Low or the Corporation Counsel can be indiffer-
emf 10 the presence on the police force of cap
fains who were promoted in open violation OF
the Civil Service law An administration
pledged 10 Civil Service reform must fully
realize its duty TO uphold the merit system TO
the full extent OF its powers; and certainly the
cancellation Of nineteen fraudulent Tammany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-26
THE DIGESTION FOR DELAWARE.

nh, ,,,as+ion of .sThe Wilmington Republi-
CON "yybat are our officers of the law going
.'to do to repair the irreparable injury 10 oui
..rarne IN fine safety of the community and 10
..+he sacredness of the law: VIII lhey Gull
..tinue TO shoot over the heads of the guilty.
..nersons:' becomes increasingly pertinent DIS
tbe days go on. The forcible release on Dali Oh
the suspected leader Of the lynchers SHOWS lna'
the mob is in control of Wilmington. ana the
officers of the law lack either the power OF the
courage 10 control the situation
We do not much believe in the excuse OF not
blood and outraged humanity for lynchings
when those most deeply afflicted by crime can
control themselves and urge their fellow cltl-
zons m resnect the law it is no imperative in
stinct for Justice. but a base thirst for blood
which nrompts burning at the stake. A passion
for iusfice would deal equally with white ana
b1ac, Villains but the burning mania is almost
exclusively against the blacks. Whatever may
no said in exclamation of the first frenzy OF the
crowd does not at any rate, apply TO the evil
IDENTIFY settled determination 10 override Id"
and the popular movement TO give free rem 10
race hatred manifested in the maltreatment or
peaceable colored people That attitude OF the
crowd puts government to much more severe
test than a sudden outbreak of anger. VIII the
ou+bori4ies of Delaware assert themselves and
enforce the supremacy of the law? Or VIII
they continue TO shoot over the heads or the
guilty persons!
The newest outbreak puts the State govern
ment itself on trial. If the processes OF It's
courts for the punishment of crime are to ne
subject TO the will of mob, government itself
might as well abdicate If the rescue OF the
suspected lyncher is to be allowed, everything IS
conceded 1t is the first step that counts. Once
admit government by riot and it is admitted TO
hold general sway at its caprice The only
safety is in sharp resistance at first, in lower
ing the guns TO hit the rioters. The Governor
and Judges may hold conferences in Delaware
without limit hut unless they determine 70 up
hold the law at all cost. no matter how many
Representative citizens persist in getting IN
front of rifles fired in defence of government,
they will fail TO perform their duty. Mob rule,
especially when exercised to rescue lawbreak-
ers is rebellion and ii is a rebellion as danger
ous To the whole nation as if it were directly
aimed for the destruction of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-26

promotions is something worth while. 1eherai
Greene has accomplished great DEAL put cor
runtion still exists in the department because
odberants Of the old system think that they
are still firmly intrenched- The setting aside OF
these irregular promotions would teach a vaiua-
HE lesson 1t would destroy trust IN the per
manence Of Tammany frauds PERSONS ho"
think that if they can once accomplish sonie
thing in violation of law, they can go on ioreNel
TO enjoy their Ill gotten gains ihey 10 no' 80
,,,,,,irbrent even when reformers do come into
mower If the nineteen police captains are per-
mitted TO retain their places in spite OF the no
toriously Illegal method of their promouoh'
every spokesman will feel encouraged every
Tammany lawbreaker will conclude that II Is
safe to practise fraud. The cynical ADMISSIONS
of York and Sexton are a defiance to Ia" anu
honest government which the munlclpal adlnih-
istration cannot afford to pass unchaliehSeo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-26
THE KISHINEFF PETITION.

The Independent Order Bnai Birth, the pow
erful Jewish organization which did much tow
ard the relief of the Jews in Rumana, deserves
credit for its well planned and dignied action
in the kishineff matter. petition from them
or from any other body to the Gar in behalf
of the Jews in Russia would probably receive
slight attention, but coming to the Russian Gov
eminent through the President of the United
States, the members of the order now know
that their petition will, it cannot be cast aside
without consideration, and it may be fruitful
of remedial results
The present administration showed its will
ingness to aid the prosecuted Jews of Rumania
and its action in the present instance is further
proof of desire on the part of the President
TO do his share toward securing for the people
of other lands the blessings of religious liberty
of which Americans know the full value