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The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
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Huntington, he obtained letter of in
PRODUCTION to the late Senator Mark
Hanna of Ohio. Through Mr.. Hanna
he obtained a letter to the late Presi-
dent Mckinley and from Mr.. Mckinley
obtained a letter to the Prince of Wales.
now Edward VII. of England. The
Prince of Wales at once arranged mat
ters for Corrigan to race on English
tracks, although the English Jockey
club had no right to admit any one
without credentials from the Jockoy
club of the United States.
Yes, Corrigan is a fighter, and he
never gives up. His Irish ancestry has
handed him down a large stock of grit
ty determination. The Western Jockey
club will discover it ere the winter "a
gone. BEN TAVIS.
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Race In Cleveland Next Spring.

The races are to occur next spring at
the Cleveland track. Mr.. Billings is to
drive Lou Dillon in the first race, and
H. K. Devereux, the noted Cleveland
amateur driver, will handle the reins of
Major Delnar. The drivers will alter
nate in the succeeding races, thus max
ing conditions the same for both trot-
terS.
Mr.. Billings believes that his game
little mare has more speed than Major
Delmar. Her records, with and without
wind shield and PAGERS, are lower, but
many expert horse critics opine that
the gelding has so closely approached
Lou Dillon's marks, showing improve
ment consistently, that he actually has
the ability to defeat the champion in a
match race series.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
KEYEs GOES TO RUSSIA.

Fred Keyes. the well known and suc-
cessful Cleveland trainer, has sailed for
Russia, having signed a contract to
train the stable of Prince Waimslky,
one of the most prominent horsemen in
the land of the car Keyes has been
very successful in his training opera
tions, having raced such horses as An
anfas, 2:05; Mustard, 2:oS1s; CaracaIla.
2:10; Norrie, 2:10; Earl Wilton, 2:11:
Hyannis, 2:11A, and many others.
chiefly the property of the Forest City
farm. Last year he trained a large sta
BILE of horses at the Glenville track.
having charge of the horses of w. w.
Collier of Detroit. This will be his secs
ond visit to Russia.
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George ArIiss.

Mrs. Fiske is fortunate in her posseg-
sion of the services of George Arliss.
The rising sun of stardom is peeping
over his horizon. Arliss is dominant in
his scenes through sheer ability as OPP
posed to self assertion. He paints VIZ
lainy with a masters hand. He ia
Mansffeldian in many respects. He Il d
consummate artist.
William B. Mack changes from Te1-
man in "Hedda Gabler" to Schram with
astonishing facility. He makes a flaw
less and an interesting character study
of the role.
1t is to be earnestly hoped that Press
ident Roosevelt's administration win
not put a tariff on English actors II al
future importations are similar e
Charles Cartwright. He plays Klesck-
ma with powerful emphasis. and hin
makeup is the essence of effectiveness.
John Mason's Paul Sylvaine is what one
might style weighty. Paul. we readily
see and as quickly admit, believes he
has a mission on this wicked EARTH
Still one can work overtime" even IN
the shops of virtue. A rest does not
constitute sin. Is it not possible 70
change an 'T alone am pure" express
sion to a gentle smile without trans
forming oneself into worldly clay7
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Yeaqer Discovered Gene.

Hildebrand was brought to light by
Joe Yeager, the sensational "plunger''
and horse owner. Yeager saw Gene
ride in California and Immediately
signed the lad for year. Hildebrand's S
initial appearances on Yeager's horses
were made in the east, and soon rival
owners were offering large sums for his
services. Hermann B. Duryea, the pur-
chaser of most of the late William c..
Whitney's horses, finally obtained sec
ond CALI and he was rewarded by see
ing Hildebrand ride his ArtfuI to vic
tory in the classic Futurity at Sleeps
head Bay, New York, defeating Tradi
at the wire.
Hildebrand is now riding at the Pa
cific coast tracks, where he will remain
until next April He will then journey
east to ride for Mr.. Duryea- Yeager
will have second call on his services.
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Mrs. Eiske Brilliant as Leah.

Mrs. Ffske in the title role, that of a
girl thief who is reformed by a broad
minded. big hearted man, accentuates
her right to the highest possible degree
of dramatic consideration. She pro-
crosses from the defiant, hardened, un-
principIed Leah, the daughter of
KIeschna, the cleverest of European
thieves. te Leah the repentant, Leah
the fighter for liberty and honor, Leah
Of the green fields and golden sunshine
OF the simple Austrian village, with in
tuitive naturalness combined with
studied dramatic accuracy that impress
nightly.
What the spectator realizes most in
watching Mrs. Fiske in Leah Klesch-
ma" is that no matter what role she
plays the charm of her personality is
not lost. 1t is often disguised, it is
sometimes transformed for the moment,
but nevertheless the subtle evidence,
the gentle fascination, the charm, or
what you will, of dainty Mrs Fiske is
still there.
The charm works potently in Leah
Kleschna-" We cannot prevent our
selves from liking Leah even in the
early stages of the play, when she
seems a hard, calculating, almost
shameless denizen of the QUARTER Latin
in Paris. when she speaks in cold blood
ed fashion of running an honest mans
reputation if he thwarts the designs of
her father.
The charm was potent in Becky
Sharp" There was never a moment
when we did not want to step over the
foOtlights and to pat Becky's saucy lit
tie head The charm was not lacking
even in "Hedda Gabler." Although
Hedda was an iniquitous despoiler of
everything with which she came in con-
tact. we liked her. She was so beauti-
fully consistent. Owing to her great
ness as an actress, Mrs. F'iske readily
loses her individuality and personality
in adapting herself to her various roles,
but she cannot lose the charm
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RaouI Discovers Leah.

Catching Sylvaine off his guard.
Raoul dashes into the other room and
drags out the woman. LEAH" he cries,
and then, turning on Sylvaine, says in
ungovernable rage: you're a poacher,
sir-a poacher, you who pose as a
model for the rest of usi I'll placard
you through all Paris-all PariS-and
you'll never marry my sister Claire!"
Berton's TRADE is too much for Leah,
who halts his ranting speech with a
full explanation of the situation, con-
cluding with: There are three people
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Kleschna needs Leah. He cannot get
the gems without her. Again he threat
ems Leah, and she seizes a pistol to
shoot herself. Schram seizes her hand,
wrestling the weapon from her. The
climax of the play occurs at this point.
The detective is announced at the outer
door by friend of Leah. He wants to
see Leah to get information about Ber-
ton. Leah tells Kleschna that she will
let the detective come in unless her
father gives her the key (the door of
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linen of the moral coward and the
moral pervert, George Arliss depicts
the character with the dfstinctness of
sharply chiseled marble. Arliss is Ber-
ton, not Arliss.
1t is also narrated in the first act
mat Leah has for a lengthy period
adored the memory of man who once
saved the lives of many passengers
aboard a liner. 1t develops that this
man is none other than Sylvaine, the
owner of the house the trio are to rob.
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SyIvaine, however, was diplomatic
and saw an opportunity to test his pet
principles. He talked Ito Leah. asked
her about her life and finally she cried
heart brokenly. promising to leave her
depraved confederates.
However, we have overlooked Raoul.
This worthy gentleman, returning from
a debauch, suddenly burst into Pauls
apartment and catches a glimpse of
Leah's skirt as she is whisked into an
other of Sylvaine's rooms.
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measures are, like his personality,
strong, vigorous and to the point. He
is often at odds with turf authorities.
A few years ago he was barred from
New York race tracks. He sought the
courts, which ordered the Jockey club
to let his horses race.
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so far as to predict that one day pris-
onS and criminal courts will be un-
known in France
Sylvaine's pet theories were revolving
busily in his brain when, after writing
letter, he goes to he / about midnight.
Early in the morning, say o'clock, he
hears a suspicious noise. He enters his
sitting room and, turning up the lights,
confronts Leah. who has just taken the
Sylvaine jewels from a small safe
Leah is bold. She has practiced we'll
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
Marie Fedor Is Striking.

A debutante of much promise is Ma
rie Fedor, who appears in the role OF
Frieda. F'rieda is an Austrian peasant
girl who strives for the affection of An
ton (Charles Terry. But Anton is coy.
He we'll knows the market value of q
manageable young man who could be
a butcher" he says.
Miss Fedor is a striking type of young
woman of French descent. She exhibits
more ability than is usually found in
the player of a minor role.
Leah Kleschna" gives every sign OF
breaking all records for the season so
far as the length of its run is concerned.
1t is interesting to note that four man
ayers refused to accept the play before
Mrs. F'iske read and approved it.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

Throughout the entire story one fol-
lows Mrs. F'iske with throbbing inter-
est. Leah becomes a little woman OF
our own acquaintance. The orchestra
chair is so comfortable and poor Leah
is having such a hard time of it that IL
seems as though she were writhing on
the rack to make a holiday; as though
we were gloating over her plight rather
than sympathizing with her.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
Billings a True Sportsman.

c. K. G. Billings, now owner of both
Lou Dillon and Major DeImar has
played the part of the genuine sports
man in deciding to hold a series of
three match races between the equine
contenders for first honors. Mr.. Bill
lings, recognizing the interest that both
these splendid trotters have attracted.
recently decided to settle once and for
all the mooted question as to which
horse is really the faster.
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Threatens Leah.

Kleschna protests vehemently, but
Leah is determined. He threatens her
with bodily injury. Berton has come
breattless into Kleschna's lodgings,
stating that he has the gems in a safe
place. He will share profits with
Kleschna if the latter aids him in get
ting the jewels and escaping from
Paris. A famous French detective is
on his track. He needs Kleschna;
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

The closing act shows Leah back In
the lettuce fields near Neustadt, Aus
tria, three years later. Sylvaine comes
to seek her for wife. Claire and the
other Bertons are no longer his friends.
The setting of this last act is beauti-
full in the extreme--in fact, quite the
finest exhibition of the scene painters
art seen in New York this season.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
From Our New York Dramatic Corre-
spondent.l

NEW
spondent1
F-HE play of the season has ar
rived In Leah Kleschna"
Mrs. F'iske and her splendid
company at the Manhattan
fbeater are now making dramatic his
tory with rapidity that even they them
selves probably fail to accurately gauge.
THE plav. written by G. NJ. S. McLel-
Ian (augh Morton), is in itself poten-
tiaI and replete with dramatic denoue-
rnents. but it is to Mrs. Fiske and her
superb company that the greatest need
of congratulation should be extended
In less capable hands Leah Kleschna"
would not necessarily cause sensa-
tion. What the play requires is illu-
rninatfon, and Mrs. Fiske and her asso-
cfates do not fall short in any one re-
spect.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
The Western Turf War.

The western turf war is as entertain
ing as a vaudeville performance. Ed
Corrigan, enraged at the failure of the
Western Jockey club to grant dates to
his new track at New Orleans, threat
ems to form a union of several powerful
racing organizations to fight the Jockey
club to a StandStill.
Corrigan, known as 1.-The master of
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

Raoul also finds woman's handker-
chief. Shifting it, he says: isn't it fun.
ny they all wear violets? : Combine
a pretty woman with violet perfume,
and the soul of man goes down with
crash"
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piHerent Trainers.

The trotters are to be trained by diff
ferent men and on different farms.
Scrupulous care will be taken to winter
them without mishap, so that the great
est races in the history of trotting will
result when The snow clears off the
Cleveland course.
Should the races be held as early in
the spring as now seems likely the Del
mar horse will be at a disadvantage, as
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

the room is locked). Schram begs that
Leah have her way. Berton screams at
Kleschna, in dread that the fearful
hunter of men. Jouvenal. will get him.
Kleschna yields Schram unlocks the
door, and Leah departs, saying sadly to
her father:
IF you ever see the great light. fol-
low it."
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
SyIvaine a CriminoIoqist.

Paul Sylvaine, who is a member of
the French chamber of deputies, is an
advocate of the theory that the crimi-
nal classes would be entirely reformed
if harsh measures, such as PRISONS etc,
were abandoned and instruction and
gentle reasoning substituted. He goes
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

New York tracks last summer he won
four races a day on two different occa-
sions. On five days he captured three
races a day. He approaches the degree
of excellence attained by Tod Sloane
when the latter was at his best.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
Talented Emily Stevens.

Emily Stevens as Claire Berton doea
not obscure in the slightest the signih-
canoe of her lines. BY the saying Sim
ply of "Ahi" she creates one of the
bright spots of the play. Miss Stevens
is gracious and charming.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

temporary home in Paris, aiding in the
development of a scheme to rob the
house of Paul Sylvaine, a F'renchman
prominent in political life. Sylvaine is
the possessor of a set of very valuable
jewels, which, by the way, he has de-
cided to present to Miss Claire Berton,
whom he is soon to marry.
Leah is to be the catspaw. She is to
enter Sylvaine's rooms with the aid of
her father and Schram, Kleschna's S
pal"
Schram loves Leah, but as they are
not in the same social set he loves vain
ly. Schram is only a third rate house
breaker, and Leah is the daughter of
the cleverest thief in all Europe
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Mrs. Fiske's q
Great Success, $G
Leah KleSch11a" az

wright, William B. Mack and John Ma
son. This quartet and Mrs. Fiske give
to the characters dramatic vigor that
wins enthusiastic approval. Their con-
vincing artistry makes the contrast be-
tween Leah Kleschna' and the aver
age play seen in New York this season
the Laore striking.
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RaouI Rerton.

Raoul Berton enters to seek Leah's
consent to be his mistress. KIeschna
has already agreed to deliver Leah
over to Berton. Berton is an insidious
schemer, a libertine and a shining snec-
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
Rerton Steals the j. els.

Much to Bertons surprise, Paul de-
cides to release Leah. He escorts her
to the door, during which interim Ber-
ton takes the jewels, which Leah left in
a caslzet on a center table.
On Paul's return Berton says good
night and leaves with the jewels in his
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

W platter of today becomes
the $4,000 stake winner
Of tomorrow; the turf king of yester-
day is the hopeless cripple of today; the
piker in the free field" making dollar
bets today will be seen hammering
down the prices in the big ring" to-
morrow. And SO it goes in every
branch of endeavor affected by the race
track. Take the Jockeys, for instance.
Two years ago Grover Cleveland Fuller
stood at the top of the list. Now he is
riding for an Insignificant fraction of
the amount he once earned. Just the
opposite is the fortune that has attend
ed Jockey Eugene Hildebrand, well
known from ocean to ocean. Two years
ago Hildebrand was riding third rate
plugs at the Pacific tracks. Today he
IS hailed as the greatest rider in the
United states. He heads the list of
morse pilots with a total of 165 firsts.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
Eour Other stronn RoIes.

Aside from Mrs. F'iske's character
part. there are four prominent roles in
Leah Kleschna." These are played ad-
rnirably by George Arliss, Charles Cart
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31
Step by Step.

Corrigan then turned his attention to
the English tracks, seeing the impos-
sibIlity of gaining Roadway in this
country. Through the sons of Sidney
Dillon, the California financier and rail-
road associate of the late Coils P.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

140 seconds and 102 thirds during the
eastern season recently closed.
That Hildebrand will continue to be
In great demand at the winter race
meets is certain.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

he is slower to round into form than is
the daughter of Sidney Dillon. So move
the date a few pegs on toward summer.
Mr. Billings
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

The Story of "Leah kIeschna."
''L~aah Kleschna" is in five acts. At
he opening Leah is at her fathers
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

in this room-a gentleman, a black
guard and a thief. I'm the thief. What
are Won ~ -
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the role prepared for just such an
emergency.
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THE FAMOUS LURLME FRANCISCO

urand dobanedI first tat %h til direction F W huntingdon the wells English vim
e
pS Since t it m beer @i o ~ h L hay t cont them
won ~ N team about
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

Hawthorne" counts on the support of
the comparatively new Union Jockey
club of st. Louis and the Elm Ridge
club at Kansas City. The Hawthorne
track hackers at Chicago will, of course,
act with Corrigan. His idea is to bring
political influence to bear on the West
ern Jockey club and through it obtain
what he desires. The Western J. c.
will, of course, use all its power to re-
sist Corrigan.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-31

VI y WONDERFUL are the ways
MA of the turf! The selling
w platter of today becomes
the 500 nnn stake u,rinnnr
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A Stubborn Fighter,

Corrigan has a national reputation
as a difficult man to conquer. His
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-06-25
SHOULD REASON TOGETHER

Dynamite and deportation never
helped cause. and never will. As
long as tho laboror feels that the
capitalist Is bis enemy, sworn 20 an.
initiate and crush him, just 80 long
will there be strikes of disastrous re
suits. and distress and ponury Ia the
land where there should be plenty
As long az the capitalist looks upon
tho laborer as his enemy, ready aud
anxious to touch tho knife or the
bomb TO his person and the torch TO
bis property, just 50 long will he
fight the laborer with all his power
Heart 90 heart talks. and a desire
shown by both 90 the oontonding fac.
tions 10 do right is the only solution
TO the problem Dynamlting men
and destroying property will never
help matters 90 "a settlement neither
viii the Wholesale deportation OF men
from any community or state boy the
local or military powers that be-, tend
To- restore harmony aud trust
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-06-25
aluCos ylOul TROusLlS

M,Nlco.c troubles with The Yauul
Indians are of Ions standing and ap.
pareuuy Iutormiuabio Every onort
made by the republic TO subdue them
has been unayaIling 30 far Peace has
been secured time and again by the
government through force OF arms
and invasion OF Yaqul territory, but
70 has always been OF short duration.
Tho tribe has employed every truce
as means Of gathering new rcsour.
COS Tor the renewal Of hostiutes,
The Yaquls are as in,placablo as
the ApacheB. They are superior to the
latter physically and are different in
their habits. Thoy are good workers
and tll the soil. They assert absolute
independence Of the Mexican govern.
mout and resent every effort made 20
extend its sovereignty over tho rich
territory they occupy. The Yaqui
problem is as dImcult for Mexico 10
solve as was tho Apache problem 10
the United States. Mexican troops
are az as much OF a disadvantage in
YaqW territory as our own troops
were iu the Apache country when
that fierce aboriginal tribe took period
lcally 20 the war path when hard
pressed tho laQuls Zee 10 the noun.
tain Businesses, whore it "a impossi.
Die to dIslodgo Thorn.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-06-25
INDIAN SCHOOL NOTES

The government Indian school clos
cd yesterday after one OF the most
successful years ia its history.
A little over a yoag ago suporln.
tendent Allen took charge. and since
that time no has been pushing the
business Of the school with energy
and clear headed Judgment.
Tho work the school rooms has
hoen very satisfactory and the chill.
dren have made marked advancement
I'm their studies A goodly number Of
those who came ln last fall, fresh
from the reservation. can understand
and speak English fairly well and the
improvement In their appearance and
general carriage .s very marked
The Industrial work OF tho school
has been made a prominent feature
and tho training in tho shops and
domestic departments has been well
managed and carefully looked after.
A Grea' many improvements have
been mBdo In the appearance OF the
plant ana otnsrs are being made AZ
present.
ThrOlgl the unuring efforts OF
Representative Roiey the school has
received the largest appropriation In
ita his'o.y aud fctlve operations IN
building and repairs will bo begun
soon after July !.
Tho general status OF the day
schools IN this district has been
greatly improved and more has been
done for the Pueblo Indians. than has
ewes been done iu enc year before.
rlaus Tor improvements in the com
iog year are helms developed and will
tu carried out as soon az possible.
A new day school will be built I'm
Canyon eta for the Nayajos OF that
/ vicinity
A number OF our boys viii go out
and work during vacation and the
employees will spend their vacations
In various parts OF the country A
goodly number will tako IN the
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