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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
WRESTLING IN RUSSIA.

An amusing occurrence is reported
from Penza, a province of Russia,
where a wrestling match on the stage
between Grigorioff. the Russian Her
cules," and supposed Japanese named
Suma Sari nightly attracted large
crowds.
In these contests "the Russian Her
cules' always won, although only after
a tremendous struggle. On the day of
the last performance the Japanese
demanded an increase of salary, but as
this was not granted he went away de-
claring that the refusal would cost the
management dear
That evening a large audience which
had assembled to witness another Rus
sian triumph were mucN astonished
The moment 1.-THE Russian Hercules
came to grips he was seized by the
Japanese who, raising him on high,
cast him bodily into the auditorium.
The audience protested angrily that
there was no japanese living VINO could
by fair means throw a Russian There
upon Suma Sari came forward shout
ing that he was a be~~ar Russian than
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
MeiIhac,s "Ma cousine.D

In Meilhac's Ma Cousine' her imita-
ton of the Moulin Rouge dancer Grille
d'Egout is perhaps of too recent date
to require comment here, but it will be
remembered that it drew crowded
houses for months to the Varieties.
Reference to her charming rendering
of Porto Riches "AmOureuse" must not
be omitted, for it was delightful piece
of tender lovingness.
The foremost writer's of the French
academy have written title parts ito
measure" for Rejane. NM. Meilhac
and Halevy were especially fortunate
in their early recognition of Rejane's
delightful espieglerie, but even they
were doomed to be surpassed by Sar
dou in Mime. Sans Gene a part which
the Parisians believed better adapted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

expressed it, '.a most ungratefuI task"
1t was Rejane herself; however, who
came to the rescue and by the intensity
and sublimity of her art brought order
out of chaos, and in a most delightful
way, for at the precise moment when
the success of the play and perhaps
the very managerial reputation of her
husband seemed clearly to be in jeop-
ardy, exercising her emotional power
to the full extent in the famous scene
of act 3, turned the tide in favor of the
play and carried the heart of the au
dience by storm. Surely that evening
must be counted one of Rejane's
greatest tours de force, for not only
did she quell what promised to be a Sc
rious disturbance, but she won a unan-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
MeeinIex,s creditabIe Record.

McGinley's record is a brilliant one.
He has pitched twenty-nine games in
the New England league this year He
won twenty-four, losing but four. Dur
ing one of his winning streaks he was
victor in sixteen consecutive games.
Several major league managers have
been watching Mckinley for some time
The Philadelphia Nationals made
strong efforts to secure him, but Mich
OILS was too quick for the Quakertown
officials.
Mckinley, according to critics, who
have seen him twirl, is, next to Mike
Lynch of Brown university. recently
secured by Barney Dreyfuss of Pitts
burg, the greatest find" of the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Americans Versus Europeans.

made to handicap an American yacht
abroad is quite difficult for US to I'M
derstand. Whenever foreign yachts
visit our waters they are given every
possible courtesy, ana utmost fairness
and impartiality are invariably melted
out to them. However, the fame of
American yachts and yachtsmen has
spread so rapidly during the last few
years, largely on account of our sue
cess in the Americas cup races, that
possibly it is but natural that a strong
spirit of jealousy should have been
aroused. At any rate let us continue to
lead the way in giving fair play to
sportsman rivals from abroad, whether
or not they in turn treat US in like
manner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
TOMMY RYAN ON BOXING
AND HIS OWN CAREER.

Because Tommy Ryan is one of the
cleverest boxers in the world it is prob
ably excusabIe in him to talk in the
strain he does about the differences be-
tween the boxing of today and the
prizefighting of a decade ago.
"A fight at the present day between
two clever and evenly matched men is
not brutal" says Tommy. THE sport
has developed along scientific lines until
now a contest is as clean and sharp as
a fencing bout. The gloves cannot do
any great amount of harm unless the
blow is placed just right. When
started fighting in Michigan seventeen
years ago we wore skin gloves. That
was brutal.
81 started my career in Cadillac,
fighting Joe Johnson there. I have al
ways had a friendly feeling for the.
state since then. Now 1 am a Michigan
farmer, as 1 have bought twenty acre
fruit farm near Benton Harbor and
have made my summer home there.
The farm is a fine place. l have my
horse, my COW, my chickens and plenty
of fruit. / can train there, too, If
want to.
Il have made a good deal of money
in my business and have taken care OF
it, 1 thought that the farm would be a
good investment and give me a safe
anchorage at such times as do not de-
sire to fight. L also have a house in
Chicago.
81 have been fighting seventeen years
and have beaten the best men of my
class. My fights number about $50.
am now in good condition, weighing
about 155 pounds. l am solid, but in
active training work down to las or 14S
pounds. I ascribe my continuance in
good form to the fact that 1 do not
drink and have always taken good care
of myself. A pugilist who drinks soon
kills himself professionally"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
What sardou SAYS of Reiane.

Nictorien Sardou, the world renowned
dramatic author. has dedicated one of
his photos 10 Mime. Gabrielle Rejane in
terms which perhaps better than any
others describe the extraordinary in
tensity and versa flity of her dramatic
genius. The photo was sent to Nine
Rejane on the morrow of her trium-
plant creation of Mime. Sans-Gene, and
the dedication is as follows:
"Cf all the condolences 1 have ap-
plauded there is not a single one who.
according 70 my views, has imperson-
fled on the stage as perfectly as Rejane
that being so capriciOus and complex.
tender. perfidious. eSotistical. devoted.
loving as "a cat friendly as dog. de-
ucious in a word and unrivaled all the
world over-the Parisienne-'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
"Germinie Laeerteaux.v

In 1888 M. Edmond de Goncourt Sc
lected Rejane for the title role in Ger
mimic Lacerteaux,'' play which proved
to be one of the most realistic ever
seen on the Paris stage. The first per-
Torrance of this play at the Odeon,
which was then also under M. Porefs
management, was all but stopped abso-
lutely and brought to a summary end
by the marked differences of opinion
manifest in the audience, which seemed
to be divided into two camps the one
applauding vociferously, the other
hooting, kissing, whistling and protest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

Fanny Lear" as a devoted amour
euse" in Nine. Lii" and as an intense
~ comic Marquise de Menu-Castel in
lie Verglas." One of the characters
which secured for Reiane her first tri-
umph and which in one night raised a
comparatively unknown debutante to
the rank of a first class coincidence
was the graceful Gabrielle of the COM
edy Pierre" Her turbulent interpre-
tation of a Partisan cocotte in Gondi-
nets Club" was a masterpiece of re-
alism.
Rejane's first appearance was at the
Vaudeville theater in Paris, the theater
which was afterward managed for so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
|GABREETLE RELANE'

ing by all means within its power. The
statement may seem strange to the
American reader, but there seems to
be no question that the memorable
night at the Odeon came very close to
recording a riot, and the police had to
be called in to restore order. Funny,
isn't it? But that is the frame of mind
they occasionally take on in those
Paris theaters where their interests are
strongly enlisted; hence it can be read
lily understood that for the actors to
proceed with the play under the cir
cumStances seemed, as one reviewer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
THE GREAT WESTERN CIRCUIT.

The GREA ! YVES EHN OI6OOll s
The great western circuit was sue
cessfulIy inaugurated at Davenport re-
Gently. The big stakes and large
purses offered by the members of this
circuit has had the effect of attracting
the best stables in the west, and many
which have in the past looked for glory
on the grand circuit are to be found
this year entered at the big western
meetings.
Evidently not a few were of the opin-
ion that there would be some soft spots
on this circuit, but these did not size
up the situation correctly. 1t will take
a good horse to win at any of the
meetings in this line. and not only will
the winner have to beat good horses.
but large number of them as well.
Hazel Patch proved that the estimate
of him formed at Columbus and De-
troit was well founded, for in the third
heat of his race he stepped to record
of 2:O61z.
The Chicago horses were very much
in evidence at the meeting, and such
well known performers as BarongaIe.
Bub O'Reil, Flash Lightning and Cal
cine were returned winners. There is
no question to the unqualified sue
cess of the great western circuit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
A NOVEL REQUEST.

Henry w. Savage, the well known
theatrical manager, receives many pc
culiar applications for positions, but
most unusual applicant presented him
self at Mr.. Savage's New York office
recently. A stranger appeared in the
office and said, Il am gospel soloist,
but I am contemplating a change in my
line of work and would like to secure
a position with you" The applicants
name is Benjamin F. Butts of Fort
Dodge, Ia, and he presented irfdorse-
ments from Ira D. Sankey and many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

core" and ma Cousine." The dean of
French dramatic critics. the late Fran
cisque Sarcey, wrote of Rejane after
the first performance of "DecOre' in
the following terms:
with her malignant smile, her feline
grace, her discreet and flippant die
ton, recognize in her the very essence
of the Parisienne."
Those were gala days indeed in the
artiste's career. All, how she was feted,
how she was applauded and how brave
ly she responded to the plaudits of the
Partisan public, which seemed to have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Calhoun In Demand Too.

The Haverhin team appears to be d
popular recruiting station for the big
leagues. Several good men have been
procured from it in the past, and now
Captain John Calhoun, first baseman,
is about to be put on the payroll of the
Boston Americans.
Captain manager Jimmy Collins of
Boston has held an option on Calhoun
for couple of months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21


~ ROBABLY the most interest
ing feature of the dramatic
season now opening will be
u the American tour of Gabri
ellie Rejane- The eminent French &C
tress has chosen a list of plays, num-
bering fifteen in all, for her engagement
here that will reveal all the ramifica-
tions Of her wonderful versatility and
demonstrate her ability to sway human
emotions in whatever way circum-
stance or fancy dictates.
Rejane's repertOry Will include all of
her prominent Partisan successes.
Among her productions will be la
Montansier." "Hereuse," "Zaza," La
Course aux F1ambeaux.' la Passe-
relle" Ma Cousine." Ia Robe Rouge"
~Amoureuse." 'Decore." "Divorcons''
and I'm Spectacle Coupe"
Rejane's tour viii last ten weeks.
She opens in New York Nov. 10 in the
Lyric theater. After four weeks in
New York she Will visit most of the
large cities east OF the Mississippi, in
Guiding Chicago. St. Louis, New Or
leans. Baltimore. Washington, Philadel-
phia and Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

long time by her husband, NJ. Porel,
and there she made several important
and successful creations, including
among many others Anita in "LAure-
ole" and Baronne in Sardous "Odette."
She early made brief engagements at
the Ambigu theater. where she ere
ated the role of Nine de Cezamdre in
La Glu." the famous play by Jean
Richepin. and also occasioning a SEN
sation at the Palais Royal. \ dual Gre
alton made by Rejane at this period of
her career C'Les DemoiseIles Clo-
chard'O may be cited as evidence of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Plant Writes About the Inqomar.

Morton F. Plant of New York. COM
modore of the Larchmont IN. "
Yacht club, who is now racing his
champion schooner Ingomar in foreign
waters, recently gave some interesting
facts about various of the contests in
a letter to a friend in Boston.
Mr.. Plant states that in almost every
contest in which the Ingonar competed
the schooner was handicapped unduly
and that her list of victories should be
much longer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

imous verdict for the play at the end,
when not a dissentient voice was to be
heard.
Thus it happened that many Pari-
sian playgoers, even down to the pres
ent day, point to Germinie LacerteauX
as among the foremost of all Rejanes
creations. But when this remark is
made in the presence of Rejane there
passes over her expressive countenance
a significant smile, for she alone knows
how near the play came to being one
of the most dire failures and with what
difficulty she rescued it as a brand
from the burning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Reiane's Debut.

Gabrielle Reju, or Rejane, as Regnier
named her. made her debut in a music
al comedy entitled la Revue des Deux
Mondes. written by Claireville and
Dreyfus. and since that period until her
famous Representations of Nine. Sans
Gene. Sapho and Zaza she appeared
without interruption before the Paris
public in characters so varied in tone
and composition that the mere emu
meration of them will suffice in itself
TO convey to the average intelligence at
least some idea of the extraordinary
and unique diversity of her talent
As a saucy soubrette she appears in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

the artists marvellous and early ac-
quired versatility, as the two charac-
tiers portrayed are opposed in every
detail of their composition, the one
being cold, cruel and positive, the 9TH
er buoyant, exuberant, always full of
life and spirits. 1t seemed difficult in
deed for the critics of the day to be-
lieve that the two parts were carried
by one and the same person, and that
one Rejane. And this was the tenor of
all the newspaper reviews.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Young
Corb ett'S
Troubles
Pugilis

Louis Nationals. Nichols has had his
eye on the young man for several
weeks and recently took the trouble to
visit Haverhill to see Mckinley per-
form.
Mckinley pitched a game while Mich
OILS was in Haverhin and won it SO
handily that Nichols lost no time in
making a deal for him. The twirler
has fine command of his shoots. and
his speed and curves are so effective
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
NOVELTY RACES.

Several of the grand circuit secreta-
ries are of the opinion that in case of
novelty races the auction pools should
be sold on the result of each race, ev-
cry heat is a race, and not on the com
bination of three separate races. The
present novelty races are too compli-
Gated or rather, allow of too many
complications for the speculator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
NEW VAUDEVILLE TEAM.

Robert Haines and Laura Hope
Crews have gone into vaudeville, ap-
pearing in comedietta by Genevieve
Haines, entitled "A Happy Morning..
Mr.. Haines was recently seen with
Blanche Bates in 1.-The Darling of the
Gods" ---ta. .-..rs-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

other we'll known leaders in church
work. Mr. Butts was formerly musical
director in John Wanamaker's Sunday
school in Philadelphia and in the Sec
ond Presbyterian church in Pfttsburg.
Mr. Butts may enter the chorus in one
of Mr.. Savage's musical productions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
JOSEF HOFMANN. THE
YOUNG POLISH PIANIST.

Among the pianists to be heard IN
America next winter will be JOSEF Hot-
mann, the young Polish pianist, wno'
next to Paderewslxi, is the greatest Ia
vorite with the concert goers OF TINS
country. Young Holman will open MS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Changed the Course!

In one Instance, in a race IN German
waters, the Ingomar obtained a decided
lead at the start. Suddenly two of the
other comprehensive Meteor, Kaiser
Wilhelm's yacht, and the Homburg,
another German craft-were seen to
change their courses to right angles
with that originally named for the
contest The Ingomar was finally turn
ed to follow the Meteor and the HON.
burg~ Captain Charley Barr, her skip
per. believing he had made a mistake
in the course. When the race was fin
ished, however, it was discovered that
the regatta committee had changed the
course of the race after the Ingomar
had obtained such start that she
could not be signaled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
GENERAL M'GRAW.

Johnny McGraw of the New York Ma
tionals is getting grand work out of
Dahlen, and Gilbert has improved won
derfully under his coaching, while the
new finds have proved o. K. simply be-
cause they We're properly handled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

as to have made a marked impression
on the Cardinals manager. Nichols in
his day was one of the greatest of all
pitchers, and consequently he should be-
able to recognize a capable and prom1
Using box man when he sees one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Jim coRRETT,s TOUR.

Jim Corbett is arranging to go
abroad for a tour of Europe next
spring. He says he wants to box F'itz-
simmons, Tommy Ryan and Jack
O'Brien for six rounds each before
leaving this country. .H
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Reiane,s MARRIAGE.

About the time of her marriage to her
stage associate and future manager, M.
Porel, Rejane appeared in several light
comedies, among others Meilhac's De
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

The Helgoland cups are trophies Of
fered by Kaiser Wilhelm. They We're
first raced for in 1897 in honor of Queen
Victoria's jubilee. The distance of the
race is about 400 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

his opponent and to prove his words
tore off his wig and pigtail and exposed
the fraud.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

and the end is not yet. The latest mi
nor Lacquer to graduate into fast COM
pany is James Mckinley, the star
pitcher of the Haverhill (Afass) club of
the New England league.
Mckinley has been obtained by Char
ley CKid) Nichols. manager of the St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
insomar Finished Seven Hours In Lead

lnsomar Finished Seven Hours In Lead.
on another occasion-in the race for
the Helgoland cups from Dover, Eng
land, to a German warship anchored a
half mile off the coast of Helgoland-
the Ingomar finished about seven hours
ahead of the second craft, but some
of the boats had from five to ten hours
time allowance, the Ingomar was
placed far down in the list This was
done in spite of the fact that the Amer
lean schooner made the fastest time
ever recorded oya$ .1ie course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21

drawn her very close to its susceptible
hearti
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
E. R. THOMAS OWNER OF HERMIs AND OTHER TURF STARS.

the
cleared upward of 100000 when his fleet Hes
of
Among stable
mudar
vast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-21
Career, :
Kid Nichols d.
New Find" :

large number of men
from the colleges and the mi
nor leagues have been signed
by major leagues this season.
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From Our New York Dramatic Core
spOndentl
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-11
MRS. BARNETT
HURT IN RUNAWAY
Little Daughter Narrowly Es.
capes Being Thrown Into Lake,
but Escapes Injury.

Mrs. Edward Barnett OF Edwardsville
ts recovering from a terrifying experience
The Barnetts have a fine country placs
couple of miles from town. Mrs. Barnett
lad planned to DO some shopping, ard
when the runebout was brought around
she and Sarah, the little daughter, aged
years, entered it. The horse became
frightened and ran away.
Mrs. Barnett was hurled out of the We
hicie and against n post. one Of her limbs
being broken. She also received severe
contusions on her shoulder and side.
Her physical suffering was nothing, how
ever, to the mental agony she experienced
She saw the horse careering around the
edge of lake on the place. the little girl
hanging on as best she could. in Imminent
danger of being thrown into the water
Finally the horse sta>ted for another
exit and shattered the rig against the gate
post The little girl was found under
the ruins, covered with dirt. but unin-
iured.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-11
RUPTURE
ns lain. 10 DANGER, no dssnstcn fruGn hzsdnssa
No pay until cured
H.klENll, Nd, 6N Nssahgthin

arranging to load the steamer for her second
trip 20 New Orleans She will Depart next Sat-
Lraay afternoon
Tho Belle OF Calhoun arrived yesterday
morning from Calhoun County. and viii de-
part on the return this afternoon
Tho historic statue OF an Indian which
stood In the saloon OF the famous steamer
Natct ex. Is to be sold By the widow Of Captain
7. Lsathers-
The BALD Eagle Of the Eagle Packet co<n,
d ~ arrived yesterday from Peoria She will
depart on the return this afternoon
Lutte B-asher will pilot the torpedo-de>troyer
Lawrence when she departs for the Gulf.
The 81 Paul OF the Diamond Jo Line VIII
be in tomorrow morning. She departs on the
return the same afternoon
The Government steamer Mackenzie 10 At
work on the upper riyer. Captain Dave Upton
IS In command
Tho upper worts Of tia steamer c. ".
Cowies were burned while the boat was a;
Port Byron
The City Of Memphis is dre to morrow from
the Tennessee River. She will depart on the
return next Saturday afternoon.
Tho Dubuque arrived yesterday morning
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-11
sALooNMEN ARE INDICTED.
ODonnell and Naughton Each
Have Many Charges to Answer.

As forecasted in The Republic yesterday
morning the April Grand Jury returned
indictments against Michael J. O'DonneIl
and D. A. Naughton. who were arrested
in the raid on their saloon and dance
hall at No. 2Sao Olive street Sunday night
Thirteen indictments were returned
against o'Donnell and twelve against
Naughton. One OF the Indictments charges
o'Donnen with violating the drarnshop
law and the twelve against him and
Naughton allege that they employed fe-
males to dance In the hall. which also is
q violation OF the dramshop law.
Several Of the girls who appeared as
witnesses before the Grand Jury testified
that o'Donnen had paid girls 50 cents a
night TO come to his place to dance the
''tote-a-lo.' which Assistant Circuit Attor-
ney Hancock. when he visited the dance
hall with witnesses last Friday night
found repulSve and shocking.
The cases against the defendants are
misdemeanors. and have been certified &c
the Court OF Criminal Correction
The girls who were errested IN the raid
and were not used a. witnesses By the
Grand Jury. were sent to the First District
Police Court.