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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22

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charge no more than 81 for the best
seats. a
1t was the late Augustin Day who
cut the Gordian knot. His was the
fashionable theater of the town He
catered to the wealthiest class of
people and his company was the most
famous in the land. He suddenly
jumped his price from $3.50 to 81 a seat,
and no patent objection was made to it,
it as the impression seemed to be that
it made them little. better than other
people.
Not long after Daniel Frohman. then
manager of the Lyseum theater on
Fourth avenue. made a very shrewd
move. His first rows of the balcony in
that little house were the most unsal-
common prejudice of going up stairs.
So he put these seats, and only these,
at 81 each, and after that they were sold
out first of all on the principle that a
New Yorker always wants the most ex-
pensive things he can get
Finding how easy it was, the mana
gers fell in line until at present the or
in New York sells at 81. and so long as
the entertainment pleases there is no
difficulty whatever in getting it,
The managers in all the other big
cities followed suit. They went up
from 81 to $3.50. with 81 for special at
fractions.
This general increase in prices all
over the country accounts to a great
extent for the size of receipts as COM
ertheless there has also been a vast adj
dition to the number of theater-goers,
superinduced, perhaps, by better bust
ness methods than used to exist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
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Va1vular Heart Dis
ease Threatened.
DIR. Miles Heart Cure
Cured Me.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
LARGE BOX OFFICE RECEIPTS.
A General Advance in Admission
Price in Few Years.


There has been no more remarkable
development in the commercial end OF
theatrical art than the gradual but
certain increase in general receipts,
says the Morning Telegraph.
1t was just a little more than twenty
wears ago that during a certain week
in Chicago Joaquin Miller's 'Danites
played to something over $1,000. This
was considered so remarkable that the
fact was advertised in the dramatic
papers of the time, and photographs
of the box office statement were sent
all over the country accompanied by
an af7davit before a notary public Tor
fear that it should be doubted.
It was a good many years later that
the 5000 mark was reached, and then
it was thought that the limit OF all
things had been reached. 1t was wnen
the late Henry E. Abbey managed Ed
win Booth that this surprising thing
happened, and people stood aghast
Any attraction that could go through
the country then and play to an average
of $1,000 was considered topnotcher.
but it is no unusual thing in these days
for a piece like ben Hur to play 10
over $40 600 a week. and it would be
considered poor business for stars like
Sothern or Julia Marlowe TO play 10 less
than $4,000 right along.
1t must not be forgotten, however,
that with this vast increase of general
business, expenses have kept pace, 100.
When the present casino was In It's nrSt
great heyday of comic opera under the
Aronsons $1,000 or $1,000 was considered
a plentiful sum to put out on the pro-
duction of a new work. and they SEEM
ed to look very well too. But such
pieces as 1.-The Silver Slipper" and THE
Runaways" are claimed to cost ten
times as much as the pieces of those
days, and very likely the claim is a
truthful one.
1t was at this very casino in those
times than Lillian Russell resigned her
part because they would not give her
500 a week. She had bee getting $500
The Aronsons thought such demand
preposterous. though not long after
ward she got s., 800. under another man.
agement. Today anybody of real worth
gets $500 in a comic opera.
This great increase in modern theat-
ricaI expenses had to be met in some
way. For a long time managers stag
gered under the load without exactly
knowing what to do. The regular
price for a first-class ticket in New
York theater was $3.50. and in the coun-
try even the big organizations dared tc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22

appearance, and the mystery took on a
still more tragic aspect. His wife, how
ever, refused to believe him dead. and
when his accounts were examined, and
the fact revealed that he was without
funds, she still scoffed at the idea of
suicide, or even murder.
Left dependent upon her own exer-
lions, however, she still continued act
ing, meeting with such good fortune that
she was enabled to maintain her beau
tiful home in the New Jersey highlands
and enjoy its comfort during her per-
iods of rest.
Persistent in her efforts to know more
of the fate of her well-loved husband
she made repeated trips to Buffalo, and
last season. while she was playing here
at Heuck's, was told that she had Sc
cured sufficient evidence to convince her
that he persisted in the Niagara Rapids,
but whether by accident or the design
of self-destruction was not clear.
Mrs. Webster knew that her husband
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
BLACK HAIR IS BLACK.
Bertha Galland Refuses to Wear Red
Wig.

Another war between author and star.
Not a hair-pulling, but in the case
:hair-dyeing contest is on between Chas.
Major, author of Dorothy Vernon, of
lHaddon Hail." and Bertha Gal
land, who realizes the ideal
of the historical Dorothy Vernon in ev-
cry respect save that the Dorothy of
Elizabeth'S time had auburn tresses, and
Dorothy of Mr.. Zimmerman's produc-
ton shall have raven locks. says Miss
Galland.
Mr.. Major says she shant. Oh these
poor authors. In the last Kester-Major
play Mr.. Major retired defeated by Julia
Marlowe, of the tip tilted nose, who re-
fused to make use of a curse word.
Trust an actress to know her best
points. Miss Galland. whose cloud of
beautiful hair has individualized for US
those charming portraits of Ottille in
The Pride of Jennico," Isoult in The
Forest Lovers Juliet and Lady Tea
zle, refuses absolutely to hide her
browning glory under wig, or to accept
the other alternative of dyeing her hair.
Mr.. Major ought to be satisfied with
his rara avis, as black-haired actress
nowadays is as rare as ravens among
peacockS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
NELLIE M'aENRY RICH.
Found $4,000 and Will Retire from
the Stage.

In November. 1899. Nellie McHenry
(Mrs. Webster) was playing a not-over-
ly prosperous engagement at Buffalo.
John Webster was managing the affairs
of the company, and had entire charge
of all receipts.
One night. toward the close of the
week of November 9. Webster disap-
peared, and from that day to this Moth
ing definite has been brought to light
to prove him either living or dead.
Splendid fellow that he was. good
natured, generous, a devoted husband
and a gentleman both by instinct and
education, it was nevertheless known
that he was prone. at times. to indulge
to excess his appetite for drink.
The first thought was that under the
influence of liquor. he had wandered
away not unfrequent occurrence with
him. and that within a day or two he
would report for business as though
nothing had happened.
The day following. however. his hat
was picked up near Niagara Falls. and
then the fear took possession Of his
friends that he had been swept over the
cataract and drowned.
Stories were told of two strange men
seen with Webster the night of his dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
MRS. FIsKE IS BUSY,
Is Rehearsing for Production of
Mary of Magdala."

Mary of Magdala."
Mrs F'iske. who has just returned
from long vacation spent in Germany.
Switzerland, Italy. and France, is busy
at the Manhattan Theater, New York,
rehearsing her company in Mary of
Magdala," which on September IA will
begin brief season at that house, where
last season it ran for many months to
the finest series of audiences-both num-
erically and in character-seen in New
York in a decade. AS Mrs. Fiske this
season will undertake a long tour reach
ing to the Pacific coast and including
Topeka, her engagement in Mary of
Magdala" in New York is limited to
four weeks. It will no doubt witness a
repetition of the triumph achieved in the
metropolis by this great play and pro-
duction last season, when Mary of
Magdala" was hailed as one of the most
impressive and beautiful representations
that the American theater had ever
seen. Fortunately, Mrs. Fiske's tour this
season will include this city, and her
coming in this play may be regarded
as one of the events of the season in the
drama here. The same splendid scene
ry. accessories, and costumes that made
this production so marvellous in the ma
terial sense last season will be carried
on the tour, and Mrs. Fiske will again
be supported by a company large in
numbers and distinguished in the ac-
tors who will impersonate the prominent
parts in HeySe'S great drama
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
AS A LAXATIVE

out an equal. 1t will not grippe nor
shock the system, and make you feel
sick all over like most cathartics do,
but has a firm and gentle effect on the
constipated bowels, stimulating and as
sisting them in the proper performance
of their functions. Then an occasional
dose is all that is needed to keep the
bowels regular and the stomach strong.
A trial will convince you of its value.
H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22

had valuable bonds and securities in
some safe place of keeping and the nlys-
Terry of his death was only added to by
the inability of any one to locate these
papers. Only a day or two ago, how
ever, securities to the value of $4,000
were discovered. $4,000 in one lot and
$40 600 in another in two separate safe
deposit companies in New York city,
which have since found their way to the
bank entrusted with the handling OF
Mrs. Webster's finances.
Hence the rejoicing of the suddenly
enriched comedienne and Ger friends
and the wise determination Of the fortu-
nate Miss McHenry to withdraw from
the scene of her successful endeavor be-
fore that tagging day of superiority
forces her to retirement without credit
or applause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22

bookmaker. He realized his mistake,
and not caring for 5000 worth of feel
ing" rushed ingenuously back to the
ring to explain his mistake and get
back his money. "Quit yer k1ddin'!"
said the sympathetic bookmaker, and
before Stapleton could speak further
the race had started. The time it occu-
pied was brief. But it was full of feel
ing for Stapleton, and he was already
framing a telegram to La Shelle for
more money when the winner rushed
under the wire and Stapleton left the
track $4,000 to the good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
End of Bitter Fight.

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Kings New Discovery for Consumption
The benefit received was striking and
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81 90. Trial bottles free.
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which appears Sunday night, August
80, at the New Crawford, Cora Van
TasseIl is given an opportunity by the
author. in the second act to don male
attire and appear in disguise. in the
role of a drummer boy. She has al
WAYS been one actress who could put
on boys clothes and look the part. be-
ing the possessor of a superb figure.
She looks dainty and fetching. Miss
Van Tassell says she feels all she ex-
presses. and for that reason her audi
ence is with her from the first mo-
ment she steps upon the stage. The
Volunteer" affords Miss Van Tasseh
many opportunities to display her YER
satile ability. and the star and play
have both been big hits since the orig
inal production at McVicker's. CHI
caRO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-22
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The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
-6sidwe,,-Tiuess

"A. N. Thomas ana dauehtef visited fel atIses at CaId well last Saturday.
 Mrs. Gray, of Bonair. Is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. J. V. Campbell, this week.
 Geo. M. Rowland, Jr., returned to his hom eIn Mississippi Tuesday.
 The Knights and Ladies of Honor have nice lodge here, and they are expecting to add several new members to their order soon.
 James Halbert has constructed one of the strongest and best bridges at this place that has been built In this section for years. . The entertainment at the residence of G. M. Rowland was quite pleasing fea- ture to the young people.
 There will be. . number of good white families move into our community soon, and we would rejoice to see the day when good white people will be employed by all of our farmers, to take tho place of the worthless negro.
 Prof. J. V. Wilson is loud in hls praise Cor Taylor, Knight q Co. for thslr prompt and fair settlement for losses sustained by people who insure in sheir irs insurance companies as they have settled with him. moro than week ago for the face of his policy mlDEs very small per cent.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
The Cosmos Club.

Within the past month the Cosmos Cut has had three charming meetings.
 Novembey 2d there was Colonial Pro gram,"
 'In the Old Colony Days tn Plymouth,
 The land of the Pilgrims."
 Mrs. $. H. Mann was leader for the day She told what we eve to our Puritan an cestors. ''Short descriptions of ColonIa Landmarks seen by Club members." An old Puritan Hymn was sung, and man, other interesting things were given.
 November 18th the Club was given "a Glimpse of ths. Revolution"
 A paper was read--''Social Life during Revolutionary Period''-Yankee Doodi, was sung. There was symposIum--sub jects:
 Stamp Act, Autlny Act, Boston Tes Party, Boston Massacre. Tea Tax. Thes. were discussed by members.
 November soth Mrs. Ingram tcok th, lead In "An Educational Program. 1t Is only the ignorant who dsspiss edu,
 cation"
 The answer to roll call was "Thought, from Great Educators"
 A paper was resd. presenting ''Changet Needed in the Public SchooI." An Open Parliament. Subject: "Are our courses of study overcrowded." There was on animated discussion.
 One Club member said the lower classe. were too much crowded with examine ations that ttere should be no examinations, as |, was not test of their ability and knowl- edge. Tho teacher should De guided by the daily lessons
 Another said there should be no exam nations in any class.
 One said there should be examinations from the lowest to the highest class.
 These expressions were from those who instruct the children. and mothers sswho know their own children. a
 Every Club Day there is lesson review
 The Club will meet next Monday in the homo of Mrs. Bard and Mrs. Nichols Miss Lula Davis will take the lead in an Immigration Program"
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Ducks Confiscated.

Mir. Fred James, Prot. IT. G. Hand werker, and another gentleman whoss name we could not learn, of Memphis spent several days last week on Mud Lake, where they bagged something over 200 ducks.
 They had great sport, and were ir high Rlee over their success, until they were about to depart for Memphis. They had brought their game to For rest City and had it ready to be taken te Memphis 90 coon as the eastb0und train should arrive.
 Just about this time. however. the high sheriff was informed of their luck and intentions. and he promptly contis. cated the ducks.
 It looked pretty hard on the men te bo compelled to give up the fruits ol nearly . whole weeks sport, but when they were informed that they had yio lated the law and were liable to ares, and heavy fines. they very cheerfully turned the ducks over to the sheriff anc departed in peace.
 Four large gunnysacks and about s( or 40 loose fowls were taken to s. F McDAniePs shop and distributed to citi gems who called tor them, ye Times f0ll l getting in on the ground floor for half { dozen dne :mallards. The Marion Hote also got nice bunch, and ye junior editor has eaten duck until he can al
 most quack.
 Tho Memphis gentlemen have oul sympathy, but ct the same time ws
 think they got on very light, and VI commend Sheriff Mcknight for hl, prompt action tn the matter. Non-resi. dents have no right to hunt or Ash is
 this state, under tho law, and they
 should not come here and violate lsame
 thinking to escape 90 easily. Hereafter the full penalty of the lav
 should be visited upon violators.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Haynes Times.

We are glad to note that Mrs J. J. Hughes, who has been 30 seriously Ill with typioid fever, is convaIescing. MT. 5. r Harrison, bookkeeper for J.J. Hughes for this year, left for his home in Tennessee Monday night. to the regret of his large list of acquaint. ances. He made many warm and per. soma, friends during his stay in our Iit- tie town, and while we sorely regret to lose this re6ued and cultured young man from the social circle, VIC wish him success Tn his new field of promise, for he is full of energy and has the ability 10 fill ' lucrative p6siti0n with any good firm. Stopping of between trains it Forrest City, he met up with w. w. Bryan, anLthey had the pleasure of at tending very elaborate play Ut the opera house-Eller's Ten Nights in a Bar. Room. They carry the finest band and orchestra on the road.
 Mir. Arthur Daniels. stenographer for real estate firm in Little Rnck, made flying trip to Haynes on the 5th to call on one of Haynes' fairest beilss, Mss Alice HarriwaY.
 Master Charles Bryan visited Mari. ana Sunday. It was . trip of real pleasure.
 The charming and vivacious Miss Lola Pnsey anticipates attending the University at Franklin, Tennessee, another year.
 Mir. R. E. Posey, Lead salesman of J. J. Hughes, Is undecided about bis posi- ton for another year, as several have been offered him from other firms. However. we hope that he will continue to live in Haynes.
 The writer's indisposition caused him to write briefly last week, and forgot to mention the charming guests of Mrs. w. w. Bryan on Sunday, Nov. 29- Miss Lula Norman, of Fulton, Ky, and Miss Lizzie Msgrew, of Eonair..
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
PERPETUAL OFFICE CHASER.

Talk about Judge Wood holding oiloe SO long, and now sseking an. other, what do you think of Cover nor Davisl . Rcnd this.
 The Log Cabin Democrat says tho record of Jeff Davrs, showing aa it does, that he was running for governor while he was yet attor. ney general, running for . second term as governor before hIs first term was half completed, running for third term before his second term was well under way, and running for United States senator before being elected governor the thlrd time, reminds it of the man who got up 70 early in tho morning that he met himself going to bed the night before.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Fight WI, be Bitter.

Those who will persist In closing their ears against the continual recommends. ton of Dr. Ktng's New Discovery for Consumption, will have long and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended ear tier by fatal termination. Read what T. K Beali. of Beaii, Miss, has to say: Last fall my wife had every symptom ol consumption She took Dr. King's New Discovery after everything else had fall ed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed Oy all druggists. Price Soc and ol % Trial bottles free.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
aOw ABOUT GOVERNOR DAVIS

The following from tho scarcy Timss, . Davis organ, 10 significant. "The defeat of Senator Jones by ths free sslver Democrats of Arkan. sas after he had helped lead the parry to overwhelming defeat. and
 tho rapidly waning popularity of the sometime hero of the people,
 Wm. J. Bryan, are but examples oi tho hckIeness of public opinion.
 Wise is the politician who retirca to private life before tho people tire of him or some mower fav orite snters the political priae ring and gives him his quietus.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Revolution imminent.

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The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
1t sssma to Tho Times that N

lt seema Co The Times that Mr. Eugene Parrish 10 taking . very unfair and m undlgnifed advan. tsge of Hon. R. Bruco Macon. While Mir. Macon is busy in Con- gssss, Mr. Parrish is traipsing over tho northern part of tho district announcing his candidacy, cleo. tionesring, and putting up a howl that Mir. Macon was nominated by fraud. If Mir. Parrish hopes to go to Congress ho had better take a lead on some other tact. The follow. ing from the Soliphone, published within few miles of Mir. Parrish's 's homo town, is ono of the straws which ought to indicate to Mr. Parrish which way the wind Ia blowing: "Hon. Rugsne Parrish came up from Joneshoro yesterday to hoar tho candldates for governor and present his claims to the peo. pie of tho county as . candidate for congress. We hope to zee Eugene 90 to congress some day, but think he ought to let Mir. Ma. con have . second term" That is just exactly tho way we feel about 1t. We want Mir. Parrish to % to Congress when Bruce Macon retires.