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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

I'm one engagement of several weeks
in Birmingham, rs signed the pledge in
a fortnight, brought to a realization of
their danger by the play. In Tasmania
two drunkards dropped senseless in the
gallery, but this we have known to hap
pen in other places. I do not aim to
preach a sermon. for that is not my
object in playing. but 1t cannot but be
gratifying to know Of such moral re-
suits, especially as in the case of a
young man with wife and two young
children, whom the play reclaimed from
the drunkard's path he was pursuing,
and who is now sober and steady in his
habits, earning a good salary and de-
voted husband and father. The prov
ince of the theater is not to teach moral
lessons, but if those lessons come in in
cidentally in the course of the play. the
stronger the piece is as a play the more
impressive will be the moral. Drink
does not preach; it is simply a power
full dramatic picture that impresses, be-
cause 1t is real life, naturally painted.
Il remember a comica1 incident hap
pening once when the king and queen
of Greece were visiting Queen Victoria,
and the Prince and Princess of Wales
(the present king and queen) were pres
ent with the Greek royalties at my per-
Torrance of Drink The prince sent
an equerry back of the scenes to ask if
1t would be convenient for me to have
him call on me in my dressing room,
which is a regular practice of the kings.
(He invariably sends first when he
wishes to go back to find out If it is con-
venient for the actor to receive him. }
After complimenting me, he said: Now,
Mr.. Warner, I want you to come just
as you are to our box and let me intro
duce you to my guests I answered
that my horrible makeup was hardly
the dress in which to present myself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

more deeply than most people and SO
have attained greater results"
Miss Fay has been engaged to give her
mystifying entertainment of "Sonnolen-
Cyl at the Crawford all next week, ex-
cept Tuesday and Saturday. Those who
saw her at her last visit here two years
ago will remember the furore which she
created by reading and answering ques-
tons known only to the inquirer A man
writes a question, puts the paper in his
pocket and goes to the theater. Then,
if he thinks intently enough of the OBJ
ject of mis- inquiry, Miss Fay will catch
the thought, read his name and question
and reply to it. She can be consulted in
all matters, personal, social or of a bus
mess nature. She has been particularly
successful in locating the whereabouts Of
lost stolen valuableS.
Miss Fay during her enga cement here
gives two matinees on Wednesday and
Friday, exclusively for women. These
matinees give ladies a chance to ask
questions of a personal or delicate nature
without fear of embarrassment. Reserved
seats for her engagement are on
sale. On Monday evening one lady will
be admitted free with every paid ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

Ny chair was in the orchestra, we'll
back toward the edge of the gallery
The curtain was down at the close of
the first act when a slight tap on the
top of my head by an object scarcely
larger than a pea. and which. in fact.
turned out to be small bit of putty
which could have emanated only from
that instrument of torture known as a
putty blower, caused me to look up.
My first inclination was, of course,
to be excessively angry at this mex
cusable intrusion upon my reflections
and TO HE me to the gallery for the
purpose of securing the immediate
election of the offender. but the sight
that greeted my eyes as I gazed up
ward dissipated all wrath. Leaning
perilously far over the rail. his little
glare Of the ceiling lights and his small
hands shaking a cordial greeting, was
no less person than my friend
Chames.
If I could Judge by the breadth of
his smile and the generally beamIng
quality Of his freckles. visible even at
that distance. he was delighted at this
somewhat unconventional reunion.
OF course the spectacle turned my
anger into pleasure. and by suitable
motions with my hands I indicated
that would be glad to see him out
side. In three minutes after this in
terchange of courtesies we We're shak-
ing hands out IN the lobby.
Well. Chames," said I as we met
how has the world been using you
late1,.'
oh. amt got nothing to kick
about" he replied. Me business is
putty good an I amt Dassin' no divi-
dends on me common stock. like some
o dem odder financial institutions
E'oydermore- OATS a good woyd.
dat foydermore; I tink de way you
woyks il into dat Sunday stuff O yours
IN de potpers is simply great Powder
more, me appetite's good-most too
good for me pocket-an' when de time
comes for de Philadelphy act I'm In it
deeD."
The Philadelphia act. chames?" ]
inquired.
Yes he answered. "sleepin'. Why
wake me up-honest"
You are a very fortunate young
man. said I. The eye that doesn't
know insomnia these hard times Should
account itself blessed. Are YOU alone
Chames?" I added.
What? Up to the skylights? Nit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
MISS FAY COMING.
She VIII Open at the Crawford on
Monday.

Is the practice of the occult neces-
sary to prosperous business? Are
all successful men really mind read
ers to a greater or less degree?
Anna Eva Fay, who mystifed To-
peka audiences two years ago, and
who is to be here for six performances
next week. declares that they are, and
gives excellent reasons for her belief
From the number of well known bust
ness men who consult Miss Fay on
matters of supreme Importance to
themselves, it would seem that there
are many who are becoming devotees
of the science.
Mind reading is not such an unusual
thing says Miss Fay. In fact, it is
pract1ced. every day by the best bust
ness men. Why can one clerk in q
ufy goods store draw $40 a week, while
another working right alongside of him
can earn but SO or $122 You say it
Is because he understands his business
better No doubt but why does he? It
Is simply because he reads his GUS
toner's mind and knows what he
wants as soon as he approaches. It
IS the same faculty which enables GER
tam men to swing big business deals.
Take the Buffalo millionaire Mr. Still
we'll, for instance People saw he must
be hyDnotist. He simply uses this
FACULTY of discovering what is in the
mind OF the person with whom he is
dealing and taking advantage of it.
The faculty may be exercised uncon-
sciously. No doubt Mr.. stilweu is en-
tlrely unaware of its employment. But
that is what he is doing, just the
sanaa.
So it is with everyone who is making
success nowadays. They are learning
to use their hitherto unknown powers Of
the mind If young men and women would
devote as much time and energy to the
development OF the faculty Of reading
other person thoughts as they 90 to
their books, they would be far more sue
You can scarcely find man who Is
eminent In any line nowadays who does
not believe to greater or less degree in
this power. Prof. William Crookes If
London. inventor of the famous Crookes
tube. used in producing X-rays: Thomas
Miss Clara Barton-these are sorne a. IA
noted persons who made a special study
Of this new science.
Z have only gone late the mates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

Lady Algy'' at Atlantic City and will con-
tfnue in the position for the remainder
of the season
Marie Montague is the latest to sTIe
David Belaseo for dramatic infringement.
IS borrowed" almost bodily from play
written by her called Sweet Jasmine"
Henry AdilIer's 1S-year-old son has gone
on the stage in opposition to his fathers
with Amelia Binghams company under
the name of Gilbert Heron.
Lillian Russell has decided to return to
the comic opera stage and will be among
next seasons stars, appearing in new
piece by Victor Herbert. 1t is said that
Miss Russell will finance the venture.
William Wood. at present business man
ager of the New York theater. has Sc
cured the road rights for The Little
Princess" from Charles Is. Dillingham;.
and will place the piece at Atlantic City
for q summers run
Edward Mackay. who has been playing
the role of Jonathan in Wright Lori
mer's new Biblical play, THE Shepherd
King" which will be produced in New
York. in April.
Weber and Fields last Monday disposed
of An English Daisy now running in
pected that they will soon be entirely free
of all attractions but the one bearing
their names.
Charles F'rohman has announced that
he will establish a permanent musical
city. which viii be headed by Sam Ber-
nard and Hattie Williams the principals
now appearing in THE Girl from Rays"
While Weber and Fields and the Roger
Brothers are play ing in California the
stock company that has been presenting
the formers burlesque in San Francisco
for the past three months Will move on
to Honolulu and Australia.
When Fay Temp1eton makes her ap-
pearance as the star in Lady Teazle,'
the comic opera version of THE School
for Scandal" by Baldwin Sloane and
John Kendrick Bangs, it is more than
likely that Henry Z. Dixey will be the
principal comedian
William Walkley, the critic of the Lon
don Times, and Arthur Bourchier, the
London manager. have patched up their
quarrel, the latter making an apology to
the former in the different London daily
papers for refusing him admission to the
theater because of adverse criticisms.
One of the successes of the present sea-
son in Paris is Mile. Cotillon.' which has
been secured by Minnie SeligInan, who
obtained the rights through Elizabeth
Marbury. Cosmos Lennoz is to adapt 1t
to the English language, both for Miss
Seligman here and for the London pro-
duetion with Maud Jeffrfes in the title
role.
The initial production of Cinderella
and the Prince" by r. A Barnet, au-
thor of 1892" was given in Boston last
Monday night by the Cadets of that city
piece is in three acts and five scenes and
Is the tenth effort of Mr.. Barnet Already
Messrs Shubert, Rush and Weber have
secured all the rights to the play and an
early presentation by professionals is
promised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
a TEMPERANCE PLAY.
Charles Warner, Actor, a Rival of
Mrs Nation, Actress.

Charles Warner, the distinguished
English actor, whose powerful perform
ance in DRINK has made such a pro-
found impression, is off the state as
genial as though the horrors he depicts
were never heard of in his experience.
Il had often received offers to come
to the United States" he SAID when
asked about his American trip, but
this is the first time I have ever been
in this country on a professional tour.
I have now played this part 5000 times.
Am tired of it? Well, I am and am
not. The intensity and vitality of the
make me feel absorbed in it while I am
acting, and 1 am always studying and
developing it. It's moral effect is brought
home to me practically in a number of
ways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
Tired
After Mental Exer-
tion-No Rest.
n e rvO US, Irritable
and Wretched.
DIR. Miles Nervine Saved
My Life.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
Theatrical Notes.

Mrs Ffske has obtained the sole Eng
Iish acting rights to Into the Great
Light" the first serious play by c. NJ, s.
Mcclellan Mr.. Mcclellan is responsible
for The Belle of New York
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett is fin
ishing a new play. 1t is dramatiza ton
Of THE De Willoughby Claim, and IS
said to be a further testimonial of Mrs.
Burnett's ability as a playwright.
Franklin F,yles has regained his health
and during the week handed over a play
for Daniel Frohman. He is now at work
on a play for the L.iebler company and
also one for Ralph Stuart
The ssViolet Bride episode is to be dra-
matfzed under the title of .'If Women
Were Men," and will be presented in
New York. Miss Alma Powell will play
the leading role.
Faversham, as leading lady in Lord and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
hab@HA Hah aA@ sA9
"Chames at de Show" With
John Kendrick Bangs.
Gallery Gods Ideas on the Music
of the Theaters.
"PARSIFAL" TOO MUCH.
Prefers the Tunes the Hand
Organs Play.
Explains the "Pickle Act" With
ssHiawatha."
'sPARSIFAL"TOO MUCH.
IBy john Kendrick Bangs.l

I had supposed that my little friend
the Gallery God with whom I had the
good fortune some time ago to have an
interview on the state of the drama,
considering the large responsibilities of
his business as a vender of news
papers. would soon forget me. but an
experience I had at the Comedy theater
the other night was convincing evil
dence to the contrary. I had gone
there to hear Washington Taitlets'
new musical play, THE Girl from
Kalamazoo the book by Taitlets and
the music by twenty-seven different
Cnr0poSarS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

The whirlwind-like champagne
Dance is said to be the most sensa-
tiona1 novelty in the dancing line of
all musical comedies. Manager Fisher
has gone to great expense to have a
unique set of new dresses made for the
six young women who appear in the
dance. Dressed entirely in black with
embroidered skirts, the dancers present
a flash SO dazzling as can only be
equalled by calcium rays. The COM
pany is headed by Sam Collins, Ann
Tyrell, Donald Brine, W. G. Stewart,
Ben Lodge, Frances Gordon. Carolyn
Gordon, Laura Clement and Alice Les
sing.
When Anna Eva Fay was here two
years ago, she puzzled and mystified ali
who saw her. Her great performance
of "Somnolency'' is the most inter
esting and unexplainable mystery on
the stage today. If there is anything
on earth you want to know, ask Miss
Fay. She will be at Crawford's all
next week, except Tuesday and Satur-
day, with matinees exclusively for Ia
dies on Wednesday and Friday. Pop
uIar prices will prevail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
undarground Theaters.

Sir Charles Wyndham is of opinion
that all theatres should be built under
ground. One of the reasons he gives
for belief in this curious theory is that
in the event of fire there would be no
air to feed the flames The flames
would. Of course. both eat and neat
such air as there was. and then what
of the unfortunate playgoers? Even
playgoers must breathe. His idea.
however. that it is better for crowd
to have to run upstairs than down is
certainly sound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

before royalty, but, of course, his wish
was a command, and I would come.
When I presented myself the prince in
troduced me to the party and said
pleasantly, Now, Mr.. Warner. you are
dead. are you not?' I said yes, 1 was
dead, and he rejoined, Then sit here
with US and see the last act, though I
warn you in spite of your temperance
lesson we are going to have a brandy
and soda. And we had a pleasant time
during the last act. enjoying the play
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
ORIGIN of the Tin

Theatre programmes sometimes con-
tain an intimation that no tips must
be given to ushers or other employees
for Services rendered. The word tip
is said to have originated in the device
of a certain restaurant keeper, who
had a small box fastened I'D just in
side of the door, with a slit in the top.
and bearing the legend. ITO insure
promptness," the initials of which spell
the now universal open sesame to
good service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
shakasneare in Turkey.

Occasionally Shakespeare is played
in Turkey. but always with modifica-
lions suited to the Sultan's taste. One
of the latest given at Constantinople
was "Othello." Alterations began with
the title which was changed to ''Jeal-
ousy" In the text Othello was not
allowed to go to Cyprus. A hidden
political significance was detected in
the suggestion. The island was chang
ed to Corfu. The Merchant of Ven
ice" is banned altogether as likely to
stir up hatred against the Jews.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
Nearly Forfsits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally start
Orner, Franklin Grove, III. For four
years It defed all doctors and all rem
edies But Bucklenss Arnica Salve had
no trouble to cure him. Equally good for
Burns, Bruises. Skin EFupticna ana Piles.
z5c at Arnold Drug Co., 81 North Kans
sas aYenne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

have Nina David step in and follow
in her footsteps.
So there is peculiar fitness in Ma
dame David being called the successor
of Adelina Patti
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

When James A Herne's famous
comedy-drama, Hearts of Oak was
first produced, nearly three decades
ago. it was said by many that the
that a play without a villain could not
succeed. In a single year this play
made hundred thousand dollars and
it was known as a record breaker
from Maine to California. It was
Hearts of Oak also that carried the
first complete scenic equipment ever
used for such purposes in America, and
it was Hearts of Oak that introduce
ed the first real rain storm on the
stage.
1.-The Silver Slipper" which scored so
heavily when in New York all last sea-
son. will be the attraction at Crawford
on Saturday afternoon and night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13
COMING TO THE THEATERs.
Offerings for the Topeka Playgoers
Next Week.

"Peck's Bad Boy tonight
Hearts of Oak Tuesday.
1.-THE Silver Slipper" Saturday.
Anna Eva Fay all week.
That Bad Boy of Peck's will come to
the Crawford tonight and furnish a
whole lot of fun. The play out this
season has been somewhat changed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-13

from the old one which is so well
known by the introduction of new
characters, one of which is Happy
Hooligan."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
Harry J. Vogt g. Co.

should be given to the testimony before
you, you should consider the whole of
the evidence and all the facts and cir
cumstances proved on trial, giving to
the several parts of the evidence the
weight to which they are entitled.
And it is your duty to reconcile, if pos
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lures as to what might have been prov
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should be based on the evidence before
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ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
Worlds Fair and Louisiana pur-
chase Exposition.

Season tickets on sale April 18th to
Nov. 18th. Rate S15.30.
GO day tickets on sale April 18th to
Nov. Goth. Rate $12.75.
10 day tickets on sale April 9th to
Nov. 30th. Rate SLIGO.
ag G. M. KETcHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02

Peaches, 2alb tins, in syrup -
Pears, GLIB tins, small but good. 10
Pears, large halves, tender and fancy. 20
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-15
FIVE DEER
Killed by Hopkinsville Hunt
ers in Mississippi.

Mr.. C. r. Clark, who is one of a
party of hunters from this city now
in Mississippi, writes back that they
are having fine sport and have killed
much game. Besides many squirrels,
ducks, quail and other small game,
they had killed five deer up to Mon
day. The club is in camp near Itta
Bena, and the weather has been fine
for such sport. The hunters are ex-
pected to return home the last OF
the week.