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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
CrawROrd's Sunday Attraction
Will Be "The Volunteer"
Cora Van TasseII VIII Appear.
as the Star.
THREE STOCK NIGHTS.
Earl and MarteIl's Company
Opens Tuesday.
News Of the Plays and Players
in General.

The Sunday night attraction at the
Crawford will be 1.-The Volunteer" a
four-act romantic military drama. in
which Cora Van Tassell occupies the
stellar role. The play is laid in the
south during the civil war. Patriotism.
refined and interesting comedy, an
abundance of heart interest, plenty of
action and strongly drawn characters
successful
The play being of the hoop-skirt pc
riod, the stage will produce a novel and
+, interesting appearance, as the costumes
Used will be of the period and histor-
ically correct During the second act
a novelty is introduced which is both
sensational and surprising. A full
sized regulation war balloon Is seen to
rise on its fight and in the course OF a
tour through the clouds is seen to en-
counter raging storm, passing
snow and rain.
Miss Van Tassell is surrounded by a
capable company. it is claimed, includ-
ing many well known people. The pro-
duction is heavy one. The company
carries its own special scenery. camp
equipment. artillery and horses.
OF it's recent engagement at the
Crawford. st. Louis. the Republic said
III part Inc OlQnLeer' IS a romantic
military drama by Henry Guy Carleton.
AS presented by Miss Van Tassel it is
infinitely better entertainment than
hurly- burly farce or noisy melodrama
While not new the piece is we'll writ
ten, and, above all, it is logical. Miss
Van TasseH plays Pansy Chsdburn, a
merry hoyden in love with a young
army officer. Mr.. Atkinson is the sol
der. There are four acts in which is
outlined some stirring incidents of the
CIVIL war. A neat scenic effect is pro-
duced at the close of the second act,
when vista among the clouds, as seen
from war balloon. is shown"
Next Tuesday night will mark the
hrst appearance in this city of Earl and
MartelPs American Stock company They
come here direct from their long sum-
mer season engagement at Sioux City,
Iowa. The engagement is for three
nights, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day. The following roster makes up the
company: H. H. Earl. Oliver Martell,
VIM. Dowlan. Chas D. Perkins, Nelson
Compston, Homer Guilbault, Dick Tracy,
Bert Crowell, A. b. Shay, H ]. Hold
gins, Chas. Reiffer. Leonard Ainsworth,
Marie Nelson, Julia Raymond Tracy.
Anna Gardner, Mae Diamond and the
Esterbrool1s.
AT every performance specialties.
singing, dancing and novelty work will
be introduced between acts. AS an op-
ening Dill the strong comedy drama sue
cess, for the first time at popular prices.
entitled Work and Wages" will be the
opening bill, when woman will be ad-
mitted free, II accompanied by a person
with paid 30 cent seat, If reserved
prior to o'clock Tuesday evening The
advance sale opened this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
HOW TO BE FUNNY.
Ezra Kendall Explains His System of
Humor Making.

Ezra Kendall, the incompatible hui
morist, who recently jumped his WIN
egar Buyer" company from ocean to
ocean, at one jump, and that without
stopping for a sandwich between, has
been doing all sorts of business since
his arrival in Frisco, and promises to
so continue during his stay on the Pa
cific coast. After playing the larger
California cities, he will visit Portland
Tacoma, Seattle and some of the small
er places in Washington and the north
west and will then return as far east
as Duluth, by the Northern Pacific,
playing the larger cities en- route Here
The Vinegar Buyer" will double on its
tran, and after playing West Superior,
WIS, VIII go to Mankato, Mimi. and
tnence to Sioux City. Ia, and Grand
Denver, where it will play the week of
October 5. and thence to Cripple Greek.
Pueblo and Colorado Springs. and Id
hutchinson, Wichita. and Topeka, Kas.,
ana thence to Kansas City from
whence It makes a tour of the larger
Iowa cities.
During Mr.. Kendalps stay in Frisco
ASHTON Stevens, of the Examiner. had
heart- to-heart talk with him on the
rooL garden of the Palace hotel in an
eHort to learn, from a professional
1unng man, just how to be funny
Ezra unbosomed himself to his inter-
viewer, and that illustrated page in the
Dig sunday issue of the Examiner-th he
issue Of August was enc of the fr1n-
NEST pages ever set up in a newspa per
once Here is an extract from Ken
aaus practical explanatory observa-
Give me a simple story" said the
interviewer, with the Instructions
Nothing easier" said Kendall. I'VE
VIII now suppose that you are travelling
on the Empire State express: no ,linine
car and the worst kind of eating stae
tioEs. You are " against II but a
nan across the aisle from you has The
food problem beat to a FRAGILE yor
say to the audience that he opened IN
the game with a homemade combina-
ton sandwich. Perhaps one person
laughs, perhaps motif all depends on
their knowledge of sandwiches. But
right there you turn to the audience
ana ask II If it ever had a homemade
combination sandwich. Then YOU re-
peat the question, laying the founda-
tion for gag No. 1: Ever have one ~
EN-, ever have homemade combina-
tion sandwich you ask; with every
snlng In 1t they don't want at hone2
linen linen you say quickly. Everything in
We ice box that wants to travel leaves
with that sandwich" -
lmmenseF' chortled. I'll make any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Sally in the Ballet.

OF all the girls man may find,
There's none more neat than Sa-llys
She wears a costume-of a kind,
And trips it in the ballet;
Her dance, each dainty wheel and run,
To what can compare it, o?
with such a grace she whirls on one
And twirls the other airy toe.
Although it's true, perhaps, that prudes
Are sometimes shocked at Sally,
She is the darling of the dudes
Who come to see the ballet;
But sober boards are shook at her
Because she spins, and twists. and turns
The heads of all who look at her.
Where all are lovely past compare,
There's none to vie with Sally:
She glides and glistens here and there.
The sunbeam of the ballet:
You watch her, and abandon grief,
All cares you're soon forgetting so;
She's lighter than the highest leaf
A breeze sets pirouetting SO.
A feecy cloud, fieck of foam.
She dances through the ballet:
It's lucky for her folks at home
That they belong to Sally;
For now they live life of ease.
No toll bedeWs them clammily,
They stand on Sally's legs, and she's
Supporting all the family.
But that's, of course. behind the scenes,
1t is not in the ballet:
Upon the stage Queen of Queens.
And nothing less, is Sally
Though coldly still at home may strike
The hand of dull ingratitude,
Here, nightly powered, fairy-like,
She dances in beautitude.
As tireless as a sbutterffyIfsA. t -
glancinge dancing butterfly,
Her httle.s light feet fiutter. ny
And twinkle tn Tough the ballet;
In gauzy skirt and lfrilly 'un.
She charms the gazing million,
Till many a sage and silly 'un
~ Goes dancing after Sally
A ST. JOHN ADCOCK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29

stars are studying new manuscripts
and wrang1ing with unruly and dull
witted, but beautiful choruses In two
weeks the season will be in full swing.
And before that short time has passed
some actors win be boasting of new
triumphs, some viii be trying to explain
failures and railing at the brainless per-
sons, who. he Is sure, make up the av-
erage audience.
With the players rehearsing daily it
is interesting to note what they do by
way Of amusing the public. First of
all there will be no dearth of new plays.
Charles Frohman, when he returned
from Europe a few weeks ago. had the
rights of So plays in his gripsack, and he
is only one of the smany enterprising
contract There will be an increase in
the number of new plays this year over
last, and likewise the number of old IA
vorites to be produced will be in the ma
jority. There are nine new theaters in
New York, and so there must be more
plays. The writers have not labored
with enough industry to fill the gap and
il is evident then, that the needed plays
had to be found in the files of other
days.
In all the hurry of preparation one
fact stands out above all others. The
season is to be novel-play year. Dan
lei F'rohman raised storm short time
ago by saying that the end of the dra-
matized novel was in sight. He thought
the prediction of years was near full
fillment and that the playwright would
triumph completely over the nov
elist. Short time was SUFFICIENT for Mr..
F'rohman's undoing. A list of book-plays
to be produced was made and it was
large enough to convince even the
Scotchman, who said he was open to
conviction, but would like to see the
man who could convince him. The out
look Is that the novelist will carry of
the large share of box Office royalties.
He may not give us the best play, but
he will provide the largest number.
And it is probable, too, he will come
near to the playwright in the artistic
finish of his work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
COMPANIES REHEARsINd.
Actors Are Busy in New York Pre-
pairing for Tours.


Up in Saratoga a few days ago John
w. Gates said the theatrical glory of
the resort had almost disappeared. He
has seen only one footlight favorite in
she apparently had interest only in her
sedate chaperon and a little red terrier
that had been. tagging behind the heels
of Freddie Gerhard in city and coun-
try all summer.
Last year the Chicago plunger adj
mired the enthusiasm with which a
big colony of players plunged into the
whirl of festivities at the famous spa.
He made friends of most of them and
had looked forward to meeting them
this year. Why, then, he wondered, had
Saratoga been deserted by star and
maid, by chorus girl and red automo-
bile?
If Mr.. Gates knew as much about
theatrical affairs as he does about Wall
street he would know the reason for
the theatrical void in Saratoga. The
spa has missed one of it's most char
acteristic features because material
managers forbid the pleasures. An early
opening of the theatrical season spoiled
all hopes of fun for the actors in Sara
toga or elsewhere. Hot, dusty Broad
way in New York is the present camp
ing ground of the player folk and here
they will remain until they depart with
well-trained companies for the enter
tainment of other cities.
The rehearsal season is at its height.
Behind the boarded entrance of the
Broadway theaters stage managers and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Agony
Of Apprehension of
Sudden Death.
Twenty Ye ars of
Heart Disease.
DIR. Miles Heart Cure
Cured Ne.

Dr.. Miles Heart Cure cures heart disease.
It has positively no equal in that regard.
The huttering, palPitation and heart pains
readily disappear before its magic influence;
the shortness of breath, the frightful smother
ing spells vanish after short course of treat-
ment; the pulse beats become strong and
regular. the circulation is improved SO that
the veins are charged with healthy, pure,
life giving blood carrying strength and
health to every nerve and muscle and re-
placing the dead tissue with solid flesh.
@Fcr eighteen years l suffered from heart
trouble. The least excitement caused Sc
we're huttering and palpitation and at night
smothering spells would frequently cause me
to sit up In bed fer breath. Beside the fire.
quent physical pains l was constantly in an
agony of apprehension lest it might bring
about my sudden end l began taking DR..
Miles Heart Cure and expeTitnced almost
immediate relief from my former disagree
able symptoms / believe that my cure is
permanent because have net had OCCASION
to use the Heart Cure for six or seven years,
which time has elapsed since / quit taking
The Heart Cure, AS a household remedy
keep DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills in the house
all the time. l consider the DIR. Miles Rem
edies fully as good as they arc recommended
70 be and / trust that you may live many
years for the sake of humanity."-R. T.
HEWITT, Chehalis, Wash.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle
DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases Address
Dr. Miles Medical Coz ElkhaTt, Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29

Marshall P. Wilder has a rather
unique manner of telling the story of his
life. First he blushingly admits that he
is 43-iust 20 years the senior OF Sophie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
Taken With Cramps.

William Kirmse, a member of the bridge
gang working near Littleport, was taken
suddenly i'll Thursday night with cramps
and a kind of cholera. His case was so
severe that he had to have the members of
the crew wait upon him and Mr.. Clifford
was called and consulted He told them
be had medicine in the form of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy that he thought would help him
cut and accordingly several doses were adj
ministered with the result that the fellow
was able to be around next day. The in
cident speaks quite highly of Mr.. Clifford
Observation-Disclosures Iowa. Argus.
This remedy never falls Keep 1t in your
home. it may save life For sale by All
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29
THE WEEKLY oRIsT.
Funny Stories Told by Players and
About Them.

Funny Stories Told by Players and
About Them.
AS time passes the news relative to the
automobile mishap of Lillian Russell
and Blanche Bates is becoming more ac-
curate. and it now appears that, far
from being an exaggerated story, Miss
Russell was much more seriously hurt
than at first imagined. Heretofore all
stories of the mishap agreed that Miss
Russell in a miraculous manner escaped
injury, but this. it seems. was not the
case. She had her left shoulder disloca-
ted and her right arm so badly bruised
that it has since been kept in splints.
Her neck and both shoulders were bad
ly cut, and that she was not disfigured
for life was due to the fact that she
wore hat very much like poke bon
net. AS she struck the ground head
foremost the peak of her hat was bent
over her face, and thus saved it from
all injury. Curiously enough, Miss Rus
SELL who has been an ardent adherent OF
Christian Science. cried aloud and We
hemently for a surgeon as soon as she
could get her breath. Miss Bates. who
went to her rescue, had found her pinn-
ed under the heavy car in a manner that
led her to believe that she was being
crushed to death. With the assistance
of the chauffeur and passing postman
Miss Bates succeeded in raising the car,
so that Miss Russell could grope her
way out. When. half an hour later. six
men tried to lift the car, they were IN
able to move 1t.
According to Marshall p. Wilder, he
has niece who is a bright little 1assie-
The first time she attended Sunday
school the boys and girls sang, Justify,
Onward Christian Soldiers" and Pass
Along the Watchword." On her return.
being asked what had been done at Sum
day school, she said:
"Oh, they sang"
well, what did they sing, dear?'
Honorable Christian Soldiers and
Pass Around the Washrag.'"
Marshall P. Wilder has rather
unique manner Of telling the story of his
life. First he blushingly admits that he
IS 43-iust 20 years the senior OF Sophie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-29

a responsive, sympathetic pang. Ever
since then 1 have been charging all
could get for my. services"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 5, 1903.
Ta1nrnany's Triumph.

Tammany's triumph is a disgrace TO
civilization and an insult to public de-
cency. It means that the city Is going
to return to the system Of graft ana
rake-on under which those who pay inc
price will be permitted to violate the
law and ply their infamous trade IN
crime and shameful immoralities. Verify
the SOW has returned to her wallow.
The Tribune says 1t is prepared
neither TO admit that New York contains
q majority of voters to whom charac-
teristio Tammany government Is con-
genial no- to explain Just why that In
terpretation should not be put on Tues
days election"
But what else can outsiders infer? New
York has had Tammany rule and knows
full we'll what 1t means. Tammany was
finally turned out of office, but after
a short time the Tiger is restored 10
mower. The Inference Is irresistible that
a majority of the voters In New YORK
like Tammany rule. 1t is argued that
the Low administration did not redeem
all its pledges to the people. Possibly so,
but 1t was vast improvement over
Tammany, and is 1t possible that New
Workers expect to do more for the cause
OF decent reform by re-establishing Tam
many? 1t was bad days work. and It's
evil influence will be felt in every city
in the nation. Grafters and spollsmen
will be encoura ged and rallied. and Tam
manyism everywhere will take heart.
On the other hand, 1t Ia discoura ging to
those who believe In pure politics and
public morals to see this organization of
loot and lust triumph over the respecta-
bllity of the city--over the combined
forces Of church and press and right
eous citizens. 1t is almost enough to
mako decent men ask them seriously
IL popular government is. after all. sue.
cess.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
What is Your Fayorite?

The Poems you ought to know" now
appearing In The Times Dispatch, are
giving such general satisfaction and are
Furthermore being read with such interest
that 1t has been decided to make a pos
tai card canvass for the most popular
pcem. Beginning to-day tho editor OF
The Times Dispatch will be glad to re-
celve postal cards or letters voting for
any poem which the writer may prefer.
All OF these ballots will be kept and tho
poem receiving the greatest number OF
votes will be published on Sunday. No
vember 22d. Address all communications
to Poem Editor, care Times Dispatch.
It is both gratifying and encouraging
to see that the public of Richmond and
Virginia are able and willing to take
a few minutes a day for reading poetl-
cal masterpiece. and We urge again the
keeping OF scrap-books. as tho collection
which is going to appear in The Times
| Dispatch will be In fact one OF Poems
you ought TO know"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
A New Device.
fanecial to The Times Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
SALISBURY, NJ c., Nov. Mr., w. G.
Hammer. OF washington. D. c.. the ex-
pert a,r-brake examiner and instructor
for tho Southern Railway, is here with
his .instruct!on car" conducting daily
examinations and giving instructions 20
the tranmen OF tho three divisions touch
RI Hommer has a new device IN his
car. known az tho Harris Brothers Az
tomato Air Whistle. which. It u learned
the Southern proposes to ADOPT ioI zen n
erai different countries already where 1t
Is now being used, TIN dssi Sc when when
fine OF pipes and other fixtures, Wnlcn a q
now required. The chief junction o. .ne
new apparatus Is to furnish direct com,
m,unication between the engineer anu
conductor on the caboosa on Ions fFelshts.
a. we'll as on passenger trans. ~ "
now giving excellent satisfaction where
Harris brothers, the inventors, llys N
tsreenv!llo, g. c., and have been Work'hS
an the device for abous ten years.
Mr.. Hammer became interested IN tna
apparatus about TWO years aso'h s'' tC'
which time he has done 6Gonslaer,eo!e W
wards bringing the Invention 70 ~ pre- h.
emit state OF perfection. It 10 cla'med h ss
use will moan a great snV1nk ~ tug
equipment of cars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.
"A Large Attendance-Delegates
Go bv Trolley to Wrightsville.

90 ~
Special to The Times Dlspatch.)
WILMINGTON, n. c.. November -
The second day Of the Presbyterian Synod
in session here was crowded with inter-
estine features from morning until night
The attendance was largely increased to-
day by late arrivals, most OF whom came
from Eastern Carolina
At the morning session Dr.. A. J. NC
Kelway, editor OF the Presbyterian stand
ard, made talk in behalf OF that publ
cation. The Synod endorsed tho paper
DR.. Henry Louis Smith, president OF
Davidson College, followed with an inter-
esting talk on the subject OF the insti-
tuition. He spoke of the prosperity OF
the college, and said 1t furnished more
men for the Presbyterian ministry than
any other college In the South.
Rev. Egbert w. Smith, D. D.. OF Green's
boro, preached the annual communion
sermon. His text was "Sin and It's REM
edy.'' The discourse was exceptionally
able.
The synodlcal communion was then ad-
ministered.
No minister OF the Synod died during
the past year. This afternoon the dele
gates were taken on trolley ride to
8Wrightsvile Beach.
Tonight tho homo missionary meeting
was held. The session was interesting
Rev. z. c.. Gillespie. Of Greensboro, was
the presiding officer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
FULTON NOTES.

Il
Miss Addle Hardin, popular and wen
known young lady OF Fulton, and MT.
Joseph MoKenney, Of this city, were
quietly married yesterday morning. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Dayio
Hepburn, at tho residence Of the bride,
No. 613 Louisiana Street. Owing 70 tne
death OF the brides mother a few months
ago. the wedding was quiet and was
Witnessed only by near relatives. MT
and Mrs. McKenney left on the noon train
for q short Northern tour. Mr.. Mch eln
ney holds responsible position Win inc
American Cigar Company. -,
Henrlco Council, Royal Arcanum. VIII
hold an Important meeting tonight at
Nelson's Hall. Several candidates VIII De
Initiated and a number Of city ana out.
of-town visitors will be down to conduct
the initiation. A large number OF the
members Of Shockoe Council VIII come
down in body to pay call to their
sister council. The members are urged
to attend.
The fire Tuesday morning in the but
ter tray department Of the Richmond Ce-
dar Works threw about sixty young ladies
and twenty-five men out OF employment
for several weeks. Some VIII oe given
employment In other departments OF the
large WORKS. II VIII 1S4uAN0 SS'
to repair the damages, as the machinery,
etc.. which was ruined. will have TO be
secured from Northern plants, which are
rushed with orders.
Mrs. J. S. sutphin and daughter. OF
Brooklyn, are the guests OF Mrs. J. -
Fleming.
Denny-street NJ. e. Church is being re-
painted and repaired.
Mr.. Ellicott Hill is visiting In Fluvanna
county.
Mrs. Harry S. Kay, who has been quite
sick, is much improved.
The Messrs. Holman. well known IN
Fulton, brothers OF Mrs. j. B. Elan, are
Ill at the home Of their mother. Mrs. IL
v. Holman, on Church Hill.
Mr.. Franklin Bowers has returned to
the city, after months trip through
Pennsylvania.
NIr. James Nuckols, accompanied by
several friends, Is at Clover. Va. on q
hunting trip.
The Ladies Aid Society OF Weddell-
Memorial Chapel will give an autumn tea
In the lecture-room Of the chapel this
afternoon from 8 to o'clock
Mr.. Frank Wilson is visiting friends In
Norfolk.
Messrs. William H. Chlldress Wesley
and Peyton Taylor spent yesterday hunt
ing in lower Henrico.