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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

ences who are frequenters of the library
appear to use the material handed to
them with evident appreciation and en-
joyment, but the great body of musical
aspirants in this town do not seem even
to feel the need of study beyond the
hour or two of practice on their instru-
ments each day. The result of this hu-
initiating condition is that one hears at
this house of learning such absurd in
Quiries as the following: DO you keep
the 'Anamias Dance from Peter Gynt
Suite here2" or. I read somewhere that
a G fiat was left out of one of Pales-
trinas works. Could you please tell me
which one it WaS?" The best known
singers Of town are scarcely ever seen
imbibing knowledge at this famous in
stitution, but in their stead there APP
pears upon the scene a man who wants
to know If he may study the score of
tentatOusly requests Bill Bailey, W on
You Please Come Home" Or. if the
'DooIey" and Bill Bailey" man do not
materialize, some one is likely to be OBJ
served demanding to know why 1t is
that such well equipped library as
not contain vocal score of the vaude-
vile song, Nancy Brown
A supreme benefit which the con-
gressional library cOnfers upon the mu-
sicians of Washington IS the opportun-
ity it affords local concert glVerS 10
keep in touch with the very latest mus
ic. There are today in Germany and
other foreign countries comparatively
young composers whose fame has not
vet reached America. 1t has been the
custom heretofore for novelties in mus
ic to be imported first to New York or
the other large music centers of Amer
lea. after which, in course of time they
would be presented in Washington. Thls
should not be So AS the international
copvright law brings these new works
to our library Immediately after their
publication, and as the scores are open
TO the inspection of Washington must
clans, the first presentation IN America
Of the great works of the day should
occur in Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHS.
Not Nearly So Many Taken Nova
days as There Used to Be.

Brides are probably just as beautiful
now as ever they were, but they are not
nearly so anxious to record their post
nuptial loneliness by means of photo,
graphs Most photographers say they
are glad of it.
Il never did enjoy taking the pictures
of brides" said q photographer. Like
all the rest of the world, love the dear
creatures; but when it comes down to
"a a dozen commercialism they do not
satisfy my artistic instincts. Few
brides take a good picture. Somehow
their toys are not becoming A bride is
supposed to look superlativeiy lovely on
her wedding day. but if anybody dared
to tell the truth on the subject that
superstition soon would be exploded and
the sweet things would realize that in
stead of looking their best on that oc-
casion most of them are apt TO look
their worst. 1t IS the same way when
they come to be photographed in their
wedding f1nery. They are either too
pale or too red, and they have a nerv-
Gus, anxious expression that robs the
face of all good lines for Photographic
purposes.
The time was when no bride consid-
cred herself really married until she
had arrayed herself in spotless white
and had her picture taken. Generally
he came with her and he looked just
about as foolish as she did. Goodness,
the trouble I have had posing brides
and bridegrooms before the camera. IN
stead of telling them to look pleasant,
always felt like saying, Don't look
idiotic il you can possibly help it,, and
then / would have to think up some
device to keep her from scrooging down
too close against his shoulder and to
keep him from responding with an
equally inappropriate embrace. But
with all my precautions I never fully
succeeded In preventing their acting
like lunatics. The other day, when
looking over a lot of old negatives, I
came across several hundred of those
sentimental combinations and I thank
ed my lucky stars that nowadays few
newly mated couples have the camera
craze.'-Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

terial His pictures frame living,
breathing men and women Of our every
day existence. He knows that character
IS the root of all drama and It is to the
Nfe-like. convincing, consistent portray
ell Of character that he devotes his pow
ers.
The average theater goer may shun
daring too near the actual When.
however. he does condescend to witness
one the artistic excellence of the work,
the clear cut, life-like picture, the COM
peling attention obtained by the meth
ods employed by Ibsen usually makes a
convert of the scofer and adds one more
to the ever increasing clientele OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

Iating in the greenroom before the whole
company that the finest appearance he
had ever witnessed was that of young
gentleman from Philadelphia in the
character of Norval. Thereupon the
great tragedian arose, and, bowling with
comic gravity. said:
Mr.. Wood I am delighted that you
have unintentionally betrayed yourself
into compliment, when Wood ex-
claimed:
well. sir. You have never done so
we'll since"
Mr. JEFFERSON also tells of a Colorado
woman who presented herself one day
at the registration booth Of a town in
that state for the purpose of qualifying
in order that she might cast her vote
upon the school question at the next
election.
with what political party do you
afiliate?" asked the clerk of the IN
accustomed applicant. using the pre-
scribed formula
The lady blushed and otherwise ex~
hibited some confusion of manner.
rs it obligatory that I should answer
that question:" she inquired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
HAoKErTs new PLAY.
VIII Produce alexander the Great
Next Season, Opening in Boston.

James K. Hackett announces that his
new play for next season will be entitled
Alexander the Great,
It is this play with which he viii open
the new Weber & Field theater in Ros-
ton in September. 1t is a curious fact
that Alexander has not been used for
dramatic material for 800 years. In
casting about for material Mr.. Hackets
settled on the great conqueror and two
years ago he suggested to Victor Mapes
the outlines of d drama which after
many interviews between the actor
manager and the playwright was finally
completed a few weeks ago. The scene
will be laid during the first conquest of
Persia. and viii give unlimited scope
for scenic and costume effects. MI
Hackett viii appear in the title role
After the play has run in Boston it viii
be brought to the Grand opera house in
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
soUsA PRAIsEg THoMAs.
Says He Is Leader and Pioneer of the
Best in Music.

Best in Music.
'Chicago's efforts to maintain the
Thomas orchestra are entitled to the
support of the entire musical world Of
the United States, said John Philip
Sousa, the famous American conductor.
to The Daily News correspondent in
Berlin. Sousa, who has just closed a
five days engagement here, continued:
1t would be an irreparabIe loss to the
culture of America if Thomas were
permitted to go into retirement He is
the indisputable leader and pioneer of
all that is best in public music in Amer
lea.
THE public ought to accord more
adequate support TO his orchestra in or
der to preserve it from the insidious
effects of the subsidy system, which
seeks to administer dollhouse trea tnent
to the natural love of music, which is
deeper in America than anywhere else
in the world. with the possible exception
of Great Britain. If allowed to develop
itself I am convinced that this natural
love for music would soon reach a point
in a typical American community like
Chicago where it would be possible to
have a school of American music. One
great musician is necessary for whom
under no circumstances we should find
it necessary to apologize
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
somewhat Zoo LiteraI.

The venerable Bishop Clark Of Rhode
Island, having been reported as saying
that the hill towns Of Rhode Island make
it folly for US to send missionaries to for
eign lands. or words to that effect this
prelate is moved to state that he does not
remember uttering any such words, and
that he should regret having it supposed
that 7 (he) ever intended to speak dispar-
Ingly OF foreign missions" but he adds
with scarcely less Significance: Il ac-
knowledge however. that there are por-
tions of Rhode Island, which. in many re-
spects seem to be outside of christendom,
and where missionaries are as greatly
needed as in China" Absolutely, as re-
CARDS the little state itself. no injustice ap-
pears to have been done the bishop IN The
quotation 1t is the comparison IN the
case, which to use a malapropism, Is
..odorous. Boston Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

her example. In Niblo's Garden the
opera of ''Lucretia Borgia'' was on, but
the management apparently did not
think enough of the cast to mention any
names. At the St. Charles The Lost
One of Skio" was advertised as a farce,
and this, too, without any names. In
addition there was Burton's theater, in
Chambers street, which advertised
Civilization and Barnum's museum
had as its attraction THE Willow
Copse." In it Couldock was the star,
but was not featured in the programme.
In addition, there were some highly SEN
sationaI spirit rappings at a hall in
Broadway and Woods MINISTRIES held
forth a few doors above. Looking over
the attractions now running to excel
lent business in this city the change is
a far greater one than can be described.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
M0IHER GRAYS SWEET P0MnERS

for Children. Mother Gray, for years
g nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, treated children successfully with
g remedy now prepared and placed in
the drug stores, called Mother Grays.
Sweet Powders for Children. They are
harmless as milk. pleasant to take, and
never fail. A certain cure for feverish-
ness, constipation, headache, teething
and stomach disorders, and remove
worms. At all druggists, 25c. DONE
accept any substitute. Sample sent
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy. n. Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

IL"
Then" said the woman. IT don't
the party's name. However. I don't
mind saying that he is a candidate for
a trusteeshiD. and one of the incest men
I've ever met"
The fact that his summer home on
Long Island was recently destroyed bS-
fire, just after it had been completed,
and that he lost many valuable works
of reference in the blaze, has not de-
TERED Timothy Murphy from seeing
humor in his experiences.
Last week he took the breath out OF
a pompous stranger in St Louis. He
had an engagement to dine at a club
on Iindell boulevard At the last mo-
ment his cab did not come. He had
been standing at the front door of the
hotel waiting for Il, and when his time
and patience were exhausted he turned
ather smartly into the hotel and asked
the first person he met:
Can you tell me, please, the quickest
car to the st. Louis club2"
m not the porter replied the con-
ceited swaggerer.
Then" said Mr. Murphy. why do
you strut around this lobby as if you
were?'s
Those who have been worrying tn .ir
young lives away in a vain effort to
-3nd out what the %" stands for in
Thomas O. Seabrooke's name need
trouble no more The comedian of -
Chinese Honeymoon company says:
THE o. IN my name stands for
'Curika-' It is an Indian name When
was barely a year old my father had
some government business which took
him to Fort Thomas. Ariz., among tina
Apache Indians. He took mother and
baby with him. The Indians who had
loafed around our place took a great
fancy to me. They patted me on the
cheek and called me 'Ourika' NV
father was greatly amused at it. and
after d while began to call me 20 for
short. The name stuck to me as I grew
IN, and as I had no middle name ]
finally took this one
But what in the world does 'Qurika'
mean2" he was asked
oh. that's Indian for pretty boy, u
replied Seabroolze.
And the comedian looked daggers
when some one laughed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

widely commented upon by the New
York papers and others throughout the
country. The New York Sun lauded her
bravery editorially as follows:
We take off our hats to Miss Mary
Shaw. By carrying blazing lamp off
the stage last night she probably avert
ed theatrical disaster Acts like this
should not be taken as commonplace or
what was to be expected. Indeed MEM
pers OF her profession have shown often
enor-5 that their own safety is this
last thing that they think about in Tins
of danger"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
HAPPENINGS OF so YEARS AGO
Shakespeare Seemed to Be Popular
Then in New York City.


Now that the thea trica1 season is get
ting toward its close. some managers
are having considerable time on their
hands, and one OF these devoted an
afternoon recently to finding from his
large collection of scrap books just what
New York was doing in the theatrical
business so years ago.
He discovered that during this same
week in 1853 the great Forrest was
playing in Shakespeare at the Broadway
theater, which was then below Houston
street He also gave one performance
OF "Richelieu" at the old Wallack's
theater The then very much worn
Lady of Lyons was on the boards.
with Lester Wailack as Claude" and
Miss Laura Keene as Pauline" Incl
dentally this manager recalled one Pc
culiarity OF Miss Keene. in that she in
sisted that every night the bill should
be changed. so she could prove to the
public that she did not depend upon her
beauty for her success. It is hardly
likely that Lillian Russell win follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

of young ones. Stage life is no harder
than any other life if girl takes care
of herself. 1t isn't the work that wears.
It's dissipation. When I was young we
just hadn't time for rich and heavy
midnight .suppers after the theater. we
had all we could do to work and travel,
to be ready with our parts and our
dresses at night for rehearsal or travel
ing in the morning. In those days, too.
tea was good enough for us-and wa
ter. There were no brandy and sodas,
fancy cocktails and fizzes, and things
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

Greatest Number of Inquiries at Con-
gressional Library for Rag Time.
Is it not depiorable that so few of the
musical students of Washington pos
sess either the requisite knowledge or
the inclination to make use of the ex-
ceptioual resources for musical study to
De round at the congressional Iibrary2
says the Washington Post That they
are as body. Indifferent to the gratui-
tous advantages here afforded them for
intellectual equipment and Improvement
IS apparent to the casual observer who
may also note that the majority of visi-
tors here seen in quest Of musical en-
ugntenment are members of that public
which has not yet enjoyed the privilege
of being instructed in the A. Is. C's Of
the tone world. Students OF other SCI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
1911 A4A au@ W. WB ~
Ibsen's "GhOsts" at the Craw-
ford Monday.
Will Close the Theatrical Sea-
son In Topeka.
MISS SHAW THE STAR.
The Heroine Who Prevented a
Fatal Disaster.
Other News of the Plays and
Players.
MISS SHAW THE STAR.

In the history of the stage there has
been no dramatist who holds the mir
TOR up to nature as clearly as Ibsen. tee
Norwegian dramatst. whose plays since
the early SOS have been gradually TAX
ing a strong hold on Intellectual theater
goers. Ibsen looks to life itself instead
Of conventions for his dramatic ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

One concerns Ed
win Forrest, when
that actor made a
m o S t successful
debut as young
NcrVal in the ira g
edy of Douglas.
The story goes
that William Wood,
the stage manager.
who was seldom
known to praise
any one. being
caustic and severe
in his criticisms.
~.~1- 80 ,otrI4 No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

But, prhaps, it is
because Mrs. Annie
Yeamans is any
thing but proud
that adds to the
estimation in which
the public and her
associates hold her.
Her career gives
the lie to several
popular decisions,
not only concern
ing the stage, but
- = A. - -. .YT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
THE VETERAN MRS. YEAmANs.
Has Been an Actress for So Years and
Still Playing.

To be 5s years on the stage and at
the end Of that time to be still one Of
the most versatile. working and
popular actresses before the public is
something for anyone to be proud of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

Two of the late season stories that
Jose1h Jefferson has drawn out Of ms
renainiscences are worth the telling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23

Grandma Toogood (solemnly)-eAfter
poor gradrna dies, who VIII give you
any pennies 2r Terror Knott Toogood
tagged six3-'sEh by. you won't take your
poeketbook to heaven. VIII you, grand
ma Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
zee WEEKLY eRIsT.

what the Actors Tell Their Friends
of the Stage.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-10-07

La UNION Sc IMPONE
Los patriotas a un Iado
Los services al otro

Ffiense nuestrCs palsanos. como po-
co & POGO, apoyandose siempre en- Ia ca-
marilla de Barbosa, que es la que ha
yendido al pals, estos tiranuelos &merl-
canos. sin que nosotros nos dleramos
cuenta fueron organizando sus respectl-
vos Departamentos, hasta que va segu-
ros, como en- fortalezas inexpugnables,
extienden desde sus negros antros las
garras afiladas de una codicla audaz. es-
primiendo entire sus fuertes tentaculos
la savia toda del pals, que languidece y
agoniZa.
Ali esta ese Departamento de Obras
P1blicas, cuyos escandalos terribles aca-
ba de publican la prensa, sin que, para
satisfaction nuestra, medic, por parte de
su Comisionado, nj una eXpllcacl0n SIM
pie.
Ali esta ese Departamento de ms
trucci6n, donde Sc compran y SO queman
libros, Sc le retiene ell sueldo los pro-
fesores. Sc manda azotar los niflOs en- las
escuelas Sc cream plazas y empleos IN
necesarias, sin que ell pals pueda NJ a1n
remotamente conocer su Marcia admins
trativa nj ell empleo de las cantidades
que, con Ell sudor del pueblo, ingresan en-
sus areas.
Els decir, que en- esos Department
tos puede ser que Sc robe y Sc estate al
pals sin que ell pals pueda protestar de
esos robos y esas estafas.
Z es que los tales gobernantes en-
union de Mr.. Hunt y apoyados por los
services Barbosa ca, desde un princi-
pio estudiaron nuestro modo de ser y
alentando nuestras pasiones, consiguie-
ron que distraj6semos la atencion en- dis
putas rencillas, para hacer ellos su
Agosto.
De ahf que Mr.. Hunt no quiera sol
tar a1n ell chup6n y que Mr.. Lindsay sea
diffcil que 10 suer0e.
Pero alg6n dfa ell pals necesitaba des-
pertar y va esta despertando.
Por de pronto, Mr.. Hunt, por vez
primers, encontr6 IN pueblo mudo J
silencioso que no quiso corresponder la
comedia bufa de su recibimiento, por
de pronto Mr.. Lindsay ha visto que con-
ira su ley salvaje de los azotes, ese mis-
mo pueblo ha protestado, y ha protesta-
do con entereza.
Sigamos por ese camino y unamonos
todos para salVar nuestro terruf1o.
De un lado los reprobos y del otro
los bienaventurados; en- su sitio los ser
Usles, en- otro los pGtra0tas.
0INEsILLo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-10-07
10 de Ydn....de....9riff

Pues, senior, Y no van de-. griff,
sino de veras las continues riradas de
estos americanos buscones. que cada mi
nuto Sc presentan por aquf con alguna br6
julia vieja, alg1n anteojo oxidado algdn
compass que no marca, para construlr
ferrocarriles y mas ferrocarriles. cuando
con Mr. Hunt tenemos para trasladarnOs
& la Mesopotamia y con Mr. Lindsay pa
ra penetrar en- el Congo.
va este pasa de castaf1o oscuro.
Llega 'Vandegriff, tona medidas.
inspections terrenos, tira pianos Sc
tara al Consejo Executive con una fianza
de 800. 900. .... Isl Mr. Post, ell de las
Escueias, los empu6aD
Ahora resulta que Ia citada compa-
MIA ofreci6 como fanza La garant1a de
otra companfa (no Sc sabe de que clase)
que & su vez fue garantizada por otra,
Ia misma que garantiz6 los puntos con-
tinentales que ahora estan complicados
en- unos robos ocurridos en- ell correo de
de Nueva York. (Casi NADIA
Z, saquen ustedes la consecuencia.
Dime con quien andas te dire quien
eres. ~ Si esa compaffa garantiza
esta clase de besugos, los de la Vande-
griff, garantizados tambien .por ella
no sefan vesugos. pero seran pe1es.
En- fin, veremos en- 10 que para 10
de los 500. .000......
Una bicoca !....
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-10-07
PONCE
UNA RUENA NOTIClA
GIN EsIL-Lo.

Seg6n carta recibida por un impor-
tente agricultor de Ponce. Mr.. Harlan
esta en- San Sebastian (Espana) y saldra
en- breve para Washington, despues de
trabajar con ell Embajador de Estados
Unidos en- Madrid. para conseguir que
ell cafe de Puerto-Rico entire libre en- Ia
Peninsula, entrapdo libres de derechos
aqui los vinos espanoles.
Don Enrique Gonzalez Beltran. Di-
putado que fu6 por Puerto-Rico y ac-
tualmente Senador, reunira los dipu-
tados de distritos vinfcolas, para que
apoyen la idea.
Serfa conveniente que para la llega-
da de Mr. Harlan q Washington, fuera
de aquf un Comisionado competente en-
la materia, conocedor del idioma ingles,
para tratar de tan importante asunto.
Sc cree que Mr.. Foraker trabaja
tambien de acuerdo con Mr. Harlan
Anticipamos gustosos esta noticia
nuestros lectores.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-10-07

Puerto Rico esta atravesando por ell
periodo mas culminante de su personali-
dad, una vez que, LdDca como ahora, ha-
bla demostradO su pundonor patrio, re-
velandose contra las imposiciones del
despota.
En- esta OCCASION Sc acaba de probar
que, 81 bien existen dos partidos en-
nuestro pals, ys que en- ell de los inde-
pendlentes, las simpat1as Sc inclinan
uno v otro lado, en- ell fondo, en- la reali-
dad, y con motive de los 6ltimos aconte-
cimientos, sobre ambos partidos, existen
Otros dos que sc sobreponen & los prime
ros, anulandolos casi en- sus manifesto
clones.
Me refero al grupo de los puerto
rique1os dignos, que es cast ell de todos
los pueHtorriquefIos, al grupito de los
ser0sZes. reducido en- estos dltimos dias &
Barbosa su camarilla.
Los federales, los obreros la ma
yorfa de los republicanos, conformes en-
que La Tuina de nuestro pals es cierta,
hacen comprender su disgusto ante la
venida del Gobernador, negandole toda
clase de agasajos; Barbosa su pandilla
de services, sobreponi6ndose las desdi-
chas de su patria, esclavos de su ambi-
ci6n y de sus odios, entonan canticos en-
loor del tiranuelo mas fatal que pudo
venir a esta isla, tan solo por recoger de
sus manos ell negro mendrugo que les
arroia, amasado con las lagrimas con
Ia desesperaci6n de su propia TERRA.
De- ah1, que defnidos va los princi-
pios del servilismo la vergiienza, des-
lindados los campos en- donde unos
otros, serviles patriotas, Sc encuentran,
de un lnodo natural sin esfuerzo algu-
no, atra1dos por la Providencia, sin
ellos nnismo comprenderlo, los partidos
poIfticos han dejado de ser en- esta tllti
ma tenporada para refundirse en- uno
solo, dejando atras unos pocos de in
felices, cuyo coraz6n Sc ha perdido va
para Ids sentimientos patrios.
Y esta actitud debe persist:I.
Nosotros no tenemos razon para ser
enemigos: todos luchamos por una mis-
ma idea y nnestros corazones late 81 uni
sono en- ell altar sacratfsimo de la Patris.
Estos gobernantes, como Mr.. Hunt,
Mr.. Lindsay y compafla, no han prelen-
dido nj pretenden otra cosa sino dividir
nuestrss ideas y exasperar nuestros ami
mos & fin de que ell rencor d. hermanos
domino en- nuestros pechos y fealizar,
validos db nuestras disputas y enconos,
todo ell pfograma de ignominias abu-
sos q,ie va han principiado & poner =
estan poniendo II practica.