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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
MARSHALL'S CONCERT.
1t Will Be Held in Auditorium
March 16.

Marshalrs band. termed by John
Philip Sousa, the greatest marching
band in the country" will give its
twenty-first annual concert in the Au-
ditorium on March 16. The members
of this organization have at all time
been in favor OF free concerts, and the
proceeds of this concert are to go into
the free concert fund No annual con-
cert was given last year, as the or
ganization, for the first time in twenty
that time there has been no income,
on account of the flood Taking this
into consideration and also the fact
that no large bands have visited To-
peka this winter, the members of Mar
shall's band expect record breaking
crowd
1t is promised that this concert will
be the best the organization has ever
given. Professional assistance has
been secured for the first time in a
number Of years Those contracted for
are Miss Olive w. L Whitley. the 10
year-old violinist. and Mr.. H. v Bal
com. flute soloist. both of whom at
present are with the Amin Barrett
opera company. Mr.. Balloon ranks
high as a flute soloist. and until re-
Gently has been connected with Wiley
P Swift's symphony orchestra of Bos-
ton. Miss Whiteley made her profess
sional debut as a violinist when Il
years old in Kansas City.
That Marshalls band has the en-
dorsement of the business men of To-
peka may be seen. as in regard to an
inquiry of HAS Marshalls band been
of benefit to Topeka, and should it be
supported2" replies were received as
follows:
H a. Auerbach: -MarshalPs band is
a credit to the town and above all a
splendid advertisement for Topeka.
and should the occasion demand L
shall be glad to do my share towards
sustaining such an organization"
c. NJ. Lawrence Of Wolff Packing
company: ''Marshalrs band is an Or
ganization Of which Topeka should be
very proud and should receive all the
encouragement and support possible
William Green: 'MarshalPs band has
been one of the prominent features OF
Topeka for years and in some parts OF
the country Topeka is known only as
the home OF MarshaUs band
Warren NJ. Crosby: Every loyal citi-
zen is proud of MarshalTs band. It is
of much benefit to Topeka and should
be supported and encouraged in every
way possible"
Crosby Brothers: I'VE consider Mar
shalPs band an attraction in itself and
it should be supported. 1t is a drawing
feature OF any entertainment given by
the business men of our town to attract
Major Anderson: ''MarshalFs band
has been a standing advertisement for
the city of Topeka for many years, be-
SIDES furnishing nlgn CLASS enter talH-
ment for the benefit Of our citizens
Charles L. Wood: Topeka could not
do without Marshall's band The Ma
tional hotel stands ready to do their
share toward its support if necessary
Captain P. H. Coney: Topeka has
never had any more fascinating attrac-
ton than MarshaITs band The band
deserves and is entitled to our most gen
erous support and patronage
It may be stated that MarshalPs band
fem f4sav7
the country which is not supported by
subscriptions and Topeka people should
see that there is not vacant seat in the
Auditorium on the evening Of March 16-
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the German. from the other the Amer
lean fiag-George Washington's s. he
brides himself on having been born II
the United States. although he mas not
seen the country OF his birth since ne
was about six months Old
Charlotte, however, two seasons ago,
her father being too i'll to come, accom-
nanfed her mother to New York and
made the long transcontlnental tour
with her. Every one who met her found
her a sweet, charming girl Like her
parents she took a great fancy to
America and wanter TO return the fol-
lowing season for a course in medicine.
But she was considered indispensa bic
to the MANAGEMENT of the household at
Villa TIM during the absence of her
father and mother and so had to remain
there.
German names are apt to be long and
strange looking. The name of the place
where Nine. Schumann-Heink villa is
situated is no exception It is Koetz-
schenbroda, near Dresden. which can be
reached from this pretty suburban villa
settlement by train or trolley and by
boat on the Elbe. About twenty-five
minutes brings the early morning train,
which the younger Schumann children
take to school, to the Saxon capital.
This prima donna is a practical wo-
man, so she has not built palace to
bankrupt her, as did poor AIvary and
Materna. 1t is not her intention to die,
like the handsome. famous tenor. within
castle walls, but too impoverished to Sc
cure proper medical attendance and
food and actually be obliged to appeal TO
charity Villa TIM is very pretty. but
it makes no pretensions to grandeur;
comfort and good housekeeping were the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
COMING TO THE THEATERs.
Attractions Selected for the Topeka
Play GoerR

TN Convict Stripes" will be the attrac-
ton at the Crawford on Sunday night.
In Convict Stripes is a play with a
powerful story. ingenious in construction,
logical in plot, and it contains an admir-
able blending of comedy and pathos-
Way Down East" with its homely
rural types, returns to the Crawford
Monday. The record Of this rural play,
from statistical standpoint, is truly re-
markable- 1t IS estimated that it has
been seen by more than 5000 people,
and its gross takings have been in the
neighborhood Of Sc. 000, COO It has more
metropolitan runs to its credit than any
other play. The natural deduction is that
1t is a story that appeals to all classes
high and low, young and cid. city and
country folk
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L Flint will
while giving exhibitions of hypnotism in
this city next week put a class of sub
jects under hypnotic control and Suggest
to them that they are colored ladies and
gentlemen and are going to participate in
a great prize cake walk They will act
Just as coIored people do. Those who are
told they are ladies will handle their
skirts Just as ladies do. and each couple
will do their best to win the cake. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

Materna heard her sing and. on this
famous singers representations, she
was sent for by the manager of the
Dresden opera. and at trial, when
she sang the Fides aria and the Brindisi
from Lucrezia Borgia (the latter still
one of her great concert pieces), she
won over two other candidates. When
the director offered her an enga cement
at $500 marks and asked il she was
satisfied, she exclaimed, satisfied
and rushed up to him and threw her
arms around his neck.
Her operatic debut. September Z, 1878.
as Acuzena in II Trovatore, was a great
success, and her future career seemed
assured But her marriage, four years
later, to a retired army officer named
Heink. gave offence to the operate au-
thorities. and she lost her position She
received a call to Hamburg, where she
spent the most unhappy years of her
life. Her marriage proved a mistake;
and the manager, taking advantage of
scandalously low remuneration. At
won for the first time due recognition
of her great endowments. 1t was at
Kroll's Garten, and the mana cement
at once offered her an engagement for
the following summer. This was the
turning point in her career, as it Sc
cured for her better roles and better
terms at Hamburg. especially after she
had been given opportunity to appear
as Fides and Carmen. Moreover, con-
cert Engagements and special appear
ances at other opera houses now
brought her additional income. She
/ secured a divorce from Heink and mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
SAVE YOUR CHILD.
St. Vitus' Dance Getting
FearfuIIy Prevalent.
Comes From Weak Nerves and
Attacks Nervous Children.
Do Not Neglect Your ChiIdren's Weak
and Irritated Nerves.

There appears TO be almost an epi-
denic of St Vitus' dance among chill
dren- The disease comes directly from
weak nerves and an irritated condition
OF the nerve centres.
Its approach is shown by the nerves
becoming weak, the child is pale, nerv-
GUS, restless, irritable, does not sleep
web at night, but losses restIessiy,
talks in sleep, grits its teeth, and has
irregular appetite There VIII be a
twitching OF the eyelids, the hand, The
arm. the leg, or portion of the body,
which spasdomic movements will grad
uaily increase until the child is more
or less helpless.
1t is a very serious disease and
should never be allowed to run. as the
most serious consequences ensue in the
utter wreck of the nervous system. 1t
must be cured at once.
The cure of little Edna T., daughter
of Mrs Sarah NJ. Hunter, is wonderful,
and should be known to the parents of
every nervous child or sufferer from St
VituS' dance. Mrs. Hunter says
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

Seeing your request for information
of cures by DR.. Greene's Nervura, I
wish to give my experience. Ny daugh-
ter, Edna T. Hunter. had scarlet fever
six years ago last spring. She was
twelve years old the following July.
She had the care of our family doctor
and was given every attention. After
the danger-p was passed 1 did as
the doctor directed-did not send her
back to school for two months. AS
time went on she began to show a
nervous trouble. In May sent her to
school again, but she grew so bad I
had to take her from school. 1 took
her to my doctor and he said she had
was in a terrible state-had to be
dressed and fed ike a baby. When
she walked she would drag her right
foot; the right side seemed to be af-
hicted the most She could hardly talk
so as to be understood, and her mind
was affected I thought she would be
insane. My doctor treated her for two
months, but she grew worse instead Of
better. About this time my attention
was called to case of St Vitus' dance
that was cured by Dr. Greene's Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy. I sent
for a bottle and gave it as directed
stopped giving the doctors medicine
and by the time she had taken half a
bottle I saw she was improving. 1 kept
right on until she had taken three bot
cry one that saw her thought it the
most wonderful cure they had ever
heard of. But the next year it came
back again. Two bottles cured her this
time. It came back twice, slightly, af-
terward, and now for over a year she
has shown no signs of a return of it
Her health is very good
Both my daughter and myself give
our full permission for the publication
of this testimonial. for the good of 9th
ers."
Watch your children, and II you de-
tect any of the above symptoms, any
weakness of the nerves, pale and sal
low condition of the skin, loss of appe-
tite. and observe the child growing
thin, sharp-featured and puny, give il
Immediately the only sure cure for this
distressing nervous disease, recognized
by physicians, DR.. Greene's Nervura
the ST. Vitus dance. give the child
strong nerves, good digestion, pure
blood. and make it grow sturdy and
strong.
1t is not a patent medicine. but the
prescription OF the most successful liv-
ing specialist in curing nervous and
chronic diseases, Dr. Greene, of 10l
Fifth Ave, New York City He has
the largest practice in the world, and
his grand medical discovery is the re-
suit of his vast experience. The great
tee that his medicine will cure, and the
fact that he can be consulted by any
one at any time, free of charge, per-
sonaIIy or by letter, gives absolute as
surance of the beneficial action of this
wonderful medicine
RECOMMENDED AND FOR SALE
BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is too dangerous a disease
for anyone to attempt to doctor himself.
although he may have the proper RENE
dies at hand A physician should always
be called 1t should be borne in mind.
however, that pneumonia always results
from a cold or from an attack of the grip,
and that by giving Chamberiain's Cough
Remedy the threatened attack of Pneu-
monfa may be Warded of This remedy
is also used by pfly sicians IN the treat
nent Of pneumonia with TIA best results
DR.. W. J. Smith of Sanders. Ala, who is
selling Chamberlatn.s Cough Remedy and
prescribing II in my practice for the past
six wears. 7 use IT n cases Of pneuDonSa
and have always gottsaa the best results :"
Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

Coliseum. London. at the opening of that
theater next September.
Viola Allen, who has been in an eye
past two weeks, has improved so rapidly
that it is more than probable she will
return to her home this week
Charles Fronman sailed for London last
week from New York The two weeks
that Mr.. Frohman gets on the ocean, go
ng and coming, are about the only vaca-
t1On he sees IN tWelfthmOnth-
During the performance of The Earl
OF Pawtueket" in Hartford last Tuesday
night Lawrence DfOrsay received a cable
announcing the death of his mother in
England.
Louise Beaten. who is starring in "Ra-
chael Goldstein," Will go into vaudeville
She has clever sketch entitled Rachael
Goldstein's Sister" which she will pre-
sent
Mrs. Robert Osborn. the ex-manageress
of New York has written a play on so
clety of London and Gotham. and it will
ital by Sir Charles Wyndham and COM
pany-
The American tour of Nine. Charlotte
Wiehe, the French actress. came to ter
mination last week. and she, together
with several members of her company
sailed from New York for Paris last Sat
urday.
Seymour Hicks and Ivan CaryI have
written another characteristic opera, tic
be called Mile. Modiste." George Ed
warces will produce it in London and
Charles Frohman controls the rights for
this country.
Mrs. James A Herne directs the re-
hearsals of all of her late husband 8
plays. Mrs Herne was the original Helen
Barry in Shore Acres" and her two
daughters. Julie. and Chrystal. have since
played this part
Robert Daley, brother of Peter
Daley, has been assigned as one of the
comedians in support of Josephine Hal
in "A Chinese DOLL Next season MIR.
Daley goes out with Bert Leslie in a
| farce comedy called Men of Mark
Mrs. Patrick Campbell and Lewis Wal
Ter are acting together in London in q
revival of '.Ruy Bias" under the title OF
"A Queens Romance" The London
press is divided in its praise, but both
stars have made big hit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Low RATES.
The Santa Fe viii Make Low Rates
to the Southwest March 10.

Never before have such low rates been
made to Oklahoma, Texas and Pecos
Valley as will be made by the Santa
Fe March Is. When this series
Of excursions ends, rates will be ad-
vanced-
Rates to Al few points are quoted, to
show wide range OF territory covered
ONLY $3.50 to Guthrie, Oklahoma CITY.
Shawnee and other points in the Terri
tory. To Fort Worth. Austin, San An
tonic, Houston. Galveston and otter
points in Texas, Ss-oo one way. $500
round trip. FL PaSo, Deming. ETC.
$3.50 round trip. Corresponding reduc-
lions to Roswell. Carlsbad and other
points in Pecos Valley.
Splendid opportunity for the health.
fortune or pleasure seeker to visit the
shealthiest and weaIthiest section of the
United States Descriptive pamphlets
for the asking. III be glad TO talk or
correspond with you about your trip.
T. L. KING. c. P. & T. A,
Topeka, Kansas
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younger ones take their dinner up
stairs"
There they all were-at least, seven
of the eight-from Fraulein Charlotte,
seventeen years old. to George Wash
ingtOn Schumann, the youngest, who
was born in New York during his moth
er's first season here Nine. Sehumann-
Heink's eldest Is a boy of nineteen in
the German navy.
"UpstairsI" Mr.. Grau didn't know
his German AItistin as well as he
thought he did. If he supposed for a
moment that any OF her dear children
would be banished from the table for a
guest In fact, Charlotte took little
Maria Theresa (six years oId) and
pumped her down on a high chair be-
side Mr.. Grau, saying, Here, Mr.. Grau,
Is your table companion"
An impresario is supposed to be pre-
pared for any emergency Mr. Grau
was ready for this. He rose from his
seat and made profound bow TO his
little ueighbor.
Bite said Maria Theresa, with a
little curtsey.- This pretty by play over,
things went on according to regular
procedure-until young George Wash
ington. who sat across the table from
bir- Grau, looked over at him and asked
Did you see my American flag?" Yes
indeed. Mr.. Grau had, and so has every
other visitor to Villa TIM on festive
occasions Nine. Schumann-Hein real
ICES that she owes much to America
and over the porch of Villa TIM are
two hagstaffs. from one of which flies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Army
Life Caused Chronic
Headaches.
Stomach Trouble All
His Life.
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
Cured Him of Both.

AS IS very frequently found the stomach
trouble and headache in the following case
came from the same cause. Dr. Miles Anti
Pain Pills, Ike all of DR.. Miles Remedies.
are designed to cure the disease. not the
symptoms This readily explains WHY these
sterling medicines can cure such 4 variety Of
diseases there IS no remedy, formula or
prescription which IN any way equals Dr.
Miles Anti Pam Pills for the speedy cure
and relief of headache and kindred ailments.
up to tie age of twenty-three my son was
greatly troubled with severe pains IN the
stomach. After he had served his tenn ~
enlistment with the army IN the PhiliDuines
he came home and was unfit for anvthino
because of terrible headaches. He fopnd
that Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills not only re-
heved him Of the headaches but would mr.
vent an attack II taken in time, He confin-
ued their use for some time and to his sur.
prise and delight he found they had cured
the stomach trouble also. You NAV IMAGINE
how grateful both he and myself feel TO Won
Ter the good the Ant-Pain Pills have done
hin- may add that have used your med
cines II our family for many years and keen
3 bottle of Nervlne in the house all the tirne
think 1t an ideal household remedy and an
the remedies are Just what you recommend
them to be. You have nv permission n
publish this S-MRS NJ. L FARRAK. WaIia
Walla, Wash.
All druggists sell and guarantee Dr.. Miles,
Antl-Pain fills They are non-laxatsve. 60
tain no cpiates, never sold IN bulk. a dosea
IS cents. Dr.. Miles Medical Co, Eik hsrt. TI,j'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Theatrical Notes.

Frank Lalor. irish comedian: who
played opposite to Johnny Ray in "A Hot
Time for several years, has replaced
Charles Bigelow in IAN English Daisy"
Annie Russell will appear next season
in Lefty the latest Pinero play, that
has been running successfully IN London
for the past seven months.
Whitney & Aarons. who are shortly to
produce the latter's musical comedy, "A
Chinese DOLL have engaged Miss Corinne
KimbalI for one OF the principal roles
Brandon lyman, who was responsible
for Robert Emmet." is to be starred in
an original Irish play by David Belasco.
The contract between the two is for five
years
Clement Scott, the English critic. has
been i'll for some time. and q monster
benefit will be given him in London about
the 1st of May. Charles Frohman Is
chairman of the committee on arrange
ments.
The Second Mrs. Tanqueray'' was re-
Gently produced In Paris. and In addition
to being a success was also something of
a sensation. Pinero's dialogue. translated
into French, pleases the Par1sians-
Contracts were signed during the week
whereby Madge Leasing, now one of the
stars with the Francis Wilson company,
becomes the leading woman Of the New
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

ried Carl Schumann, an actor, who dur
ing several of her seasons in America
has been Mr.. Grau's stage manager for
German opera. She sang with success
at Bayreuth in 1896, and this led to
her engagement by Mr.. Grau for the
United States, where she first appeared
in 1898.
Few singers have so endeared them
selves to the American public as has
Nine. Schumann- Heink. The superb
volume of her voice and the ease with
which she produces her tones, showing
an admirable vocal art, and her COM
plete absorption in the role, through
all of which the audience seems to re-
alize also that here is not only a great
singer but, in addition, a splendid wo-
man-these qualities form an irresist-
ible combination both on the artistic
and the human side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

Flints will be at the Crawford Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
MUInEh HEINUk.
Famous Prima Donna Mother
Of Eight Children.
One Born in United States
Named George Washington.
FELT POVERTY'S PINCH
Long Struggle Before She
Scored Success.
Is Now the Worlds Foremost
Operate COntraltO.
FELT POVERTY'S PINCH

The following from Gustave Kobbe's
article -Hetnk at Home in
Villa TIM" IN the Delineator for Janu-
airy is reprinted by permission Of the
editor:
.Aht'' exclaimed Mr.. Maurice Grau,
as he entered the dining room Of Villa
TIM, Nine -Heink's home
near Dresden. here are the children
I was afraid you would make the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

Interest never flags and exciting Incl
dents follow each other fast in Joseph
Arthur's pastoral melodrama, Lost
Riyer.r which had run of six months
in New York to financial and artistic re-
turns that placed the. play in the front
rank OF its class Lost RIVER, Ind. IS the
the Crawford Saturday, matinee and
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-23

Afghans-Mrs S. H. Goodwin. list
Hand knit mittens-Mrs. Frank lib
belts. LIST.
Hand knit stocking$-Mrs. L. Merrick.
Hilton, Sd.
Sofa pillows-Mrs V. c. Flint 1st: Mrs
S. H. Goodwin I'd; Maude Goodrich. Cd.
Mertie Maxim, 4th; Mrs. w. II. Moore.
5th.
OH paintings-Nancy Leadbetter. 1st.
Display Of flowerS-Mrs. Frank Tibbetts.
LIST; Mrs. A. b. Jordan, ID: Mrs. S. Fl.
Goodwin. 3d.
Po,ted plants-Mrs. w. O. Hilton. Isl.
list; Mertie Maxim, I'd: Mrs Frank Over.
3d. S. p. Goodrich. 4th.
Canned goods in glass-Mrs F, DYER.
list: Mrs. Fred Morse. ID; s. =. Goodrich.
3d. Eva Brooks 9TH
Ketchup and pickles-Mrs. Frank Dyer.
LIST: Mrs. Mertie Maxim. 2d: S. p Good
rich. Sd: Eva Brooks, 4th.
Yeast bread-Maria Tracey. LIST.
Farm products-C. C Woodruff. 1st; ].
A; Patten. I'd Frank Tibbetts. Sd.
Jordan. I'd; Frank TibLetts. Sd: J. A.
Display of vegetables. A. Patten. 1st.
Display of potatoes-J. A. Patten. LIST.
Display of corn-Osgood Robertson, list
Miscellaneous articles for which gratui-
ties in the following amounts were award
ed.
$3.50: l.. NJ stone $50: s. p. Goodrich.
81; Eva Brooks. 25c; Mrs. c. Blake. 4Oc.
Mrs. n. II. Moore. 75c.: Elmer Libby 75c.
Mrs. w. o. Hilton l5c.: Mertie- Maxim.
l5c.: Ellen Parkman Coo: Mrs. F Morse.
9sc.: Hattie Blake, soc; Mrs. F. Richards
Nc Mrs L. Merrick. JOc. Charles Row
ell on mammoth squash. 147 It's. 75c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-23
SENSATIONAL RACING.
Major pelmar Fails to Smash Record
on Columbus Track.

Columbus. o., Sept. 22.-Sensational
racing. with a good though futile effort
by Major DelmaT to beat 2.02A, inter-
ested a large crowd. today.
Maj. Delmar was forced to contend
against cold weather and light wind.
which hindered him on the second turn.
After trotting the first half in 1.o2. he
was unable to finish strong and lost
by q of a second.
Sweet Marie, favorite in the 2.07 trot.
made n break in the first heat. but re-
covered so that George G. had to trot
In 2.06A to win. This time makes
George G. the fastest trotting race
gnlding Of the year. Sweet Marie won
the second heat handily, trotting the
last half in 1.o3 but to win the final
heat George G. forced the California
mare to equal her record. 2.O6A.
Larrie Ginter and King Direct We're
about Of equal choice for the 2.Os pace.
which developed into a four-cornered
battle which coul ID not be finished.
Each heat was decided by a neck.
Euxenite was an even money favorite
in the Els trOt. but Redlac Turned IN
as the winner. Pulled ur at the finish