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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
SMITH is WANTED.
Nan Patterson's Brother-in-Law an
Important Witness.

New York. June 1o.-Interest in the
mystery surrounding the death of
Caesar Young. the bookmaker, last
Saturday, centered today in the efforts
of the police to find J. Morgan Smith.
the brother-in-law of Mrs. Nan Patter-
son, in order to serve on him a body at
tachment requiring him to appear be-
fore the grand jury and tell what he
may know of the case. Smith and his
wife left their apartments in the hotel
Wednesday and it is not known where
they are.
Stern, the pawnbroker, who sold the
revolver found in Young's pocket, in
his testimony before the grand jury
said he was positive he could identify
the revolver and the man and woman
to whom he sold it. He was given a
could not identify her as the woman
who accompanied the man to whom he
sold the revolver. The grand jury ex-
pressed q. desire to have Stern confront
J. Morgan Smith and it was learned
Smith had not appeared in answer to
summons served on him.
Stern said that the woman VINO ac-
con1panied the purchaser of the re-
volver seemed to be much interested
in the weapon and had him show how
to load, fire and eject the empty shells.
She took the weapon in her hand and
snapped the trigger two or three times
while pointing it at the floor.
The district attorney and the attor-
neys for MIS-. Patterson are much an
noyed by the many stories brought for
ward by alleged eye witnesses to the
shooting. One of these persons who
brought forward a new account today
alleged that Young was snot by a man
who jumped to the step of the cab in
which Young and Mrs. Patterson were
sitting and fired at Young and over
Mrs Patterson's shoulder, but the
statement received very little credence.
There was to have been a cOroner's
inquiry in the Young case. but it was
postponed until Monday. Mr.. Levy of
counsel for Mrs. Patterson protested
against the adjournment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
N1NlE. HEINK,s PROFITS.
American Tour VIII Net the Famous
ContraltO 100000.

Nine. Ernestine -Heink,
who was glad to come to this country
half a dozen years ago at what most
opera singers of her rank would call a
very small salary, under a long con-
tract with Maurice Grau, passed
through New York yesterday en- route
from the south to northern New Eng
land, for concerts in Bangor, Portland,
Manchester and Burlington.
Her tour, which began March 10, and
has already embraced sixty-tWO con-
certs in fifty different cities, will end
at Atlantic City, and the contralto will
sail for her German nome June 16.
In little over three months Nine.
Schumann-H eink will have earned
nearly $685. 900 for her own bank ac-
count, besides a large sum for her en-
This is a somewhat remarkable rec
ord for a contralto. 1t is due not only
to Nine. Schumann-Hein superb
voice and conscientious art, kindled by
a temperament altogether rare in its
combination of the grave and the
humorous, but also to the singers per
sonal magnetism, which makes every
member of every audience feel that she
knows her task and loves it.
Nor could any but woman of great
physical strength go through the IA
tigue Of constant travel and unremit-
ting concert appearances. It has been
remarked here and elsewhere, aprOpOS
similar money making trips, that Nine.
Schumann-Hein would have been
wiser to sacrifice a few enga gements
rather than tire her voice by such ar
duous journeyings. On the whole, she
seems to stand it uncOmmonly we'll
better, even, than her concertizing rival,
David Bispham, who seems to count
that day lost, in the winter season, in
which he does not sing morning, after
noon and evening.
Nine. Schumann-H eink's summer
rest will be short. She goes now to
Dresden for the wedding of her daugh-
ter, but will be here again by mid-July.
she will sing at the Western Saenger-
fest in Milwaukee the last week in July
and then ir some private muSicaleS in
Newport. Bar Harbor and LenoX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

Books by the Kembles and Macready
appear in their own handwriting One
Of the gems of the collection is a ser
les of prompt books on Much Ado
About Nothing" embodying the ideas
Of Macready, Charles Kemble and 9TH
ers, which practically amounts to a rec
ord of the conception which those great
actors mad of the classic comedy
A series of such prompt books en-
bodies the traditions of the stage. By
studying them the student would be
able to trace the development of mod
ern acting.
Many of the books were prepared by
Mr. Becks himself, and they contain com
ments of the various parts as played by
cry detail faithfully explained.
Barton Hill, who had also examined
the collection, said, yesterday, that in
his opinion there was nothing in the
world to equal it, and records of the
acting of Macready alone being almost
priceless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

street to make fun of me- After 7
have taken three or four rides III
get you a horse and you can come,
too. Wouldn't it be exhilarating for
the two of US to dash out into the
country of summers morning while
the dew was yet sparkling on the
meadows and the larks piping their
first notes2 1 am glad you encourage
me-mighty glad. I have some fads.
like other men, and suppose I have
done foolish things, but / beg to as
sure you that this is no fad. I ride
horseback instead of going away to
the Hot Springs"
'And I hope it will cure you"
Mr.. BOWser made for the kitchen
and finding the man with the hired
horse, made for the saddle at once.
After trying in vain for ten minutes to
mount from either side, he had to give
it up and take a boost. It was like
getting a coping stone in place. but
it was accomplished at last, and as
soon IS he had settled down in the
saddle the man said:
4 see you are an old cavalry officer.
but you are out of practice. If 1 were
you, I'd take it easy for the first time"
Mr.. Bowser took it easy. It seemed
to him that he was astride of a railing
20 feet above the earth, and that the
thing was going to kick up with him
every minute. The horse kept working
his ears and shying at the old bottles
and tomato cans, and once or twice lie
SnOWeQ an lllEi1LlaLlDA 70 StanQ on MS
hind legs and look into neighboring
yards. The rider quaked and trembled.
but knowing that his spine was at
stake he summoned all his courage. He
had ridden down the alley to the next
street and back again FIVE or six times
when a sudden and wild desire seized
him to show off. At that moment a
barn door opened and a hostler showed
himself, and when he had looked MI
Bowser and the horse over he asked:
whats the objeck, If I may ask2''
THE object Of my riding horseback %
Yes"
For my health"
Got consumption %
mo. my spinal column is out Of
plumb. and the doctor says that this
viii cure it."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
EQUESTRIAN BowsER.
He Returns to Horseback Exercise for
His Health.

II suppose you are surprised to see
me at this time of day." observed Mr..
Bowser, as he returned home the other
afternoon two hours ahead of his usual
time, but the fact is I'm acting on the
advice of the doctor"
DO you mean that you are MP ask
ed Mrs. Bowser.
NO not exactly i'll, and I hope not
to be- Sit down till I talk to you a
moment"
But what doctor advised you to
come home, and what are you going TO
do now you've got here %
THE best doctor in town, and now
don't you remember that I had rheum-
atism in my right hip about three years
ago?"
mot in particular. You have had so
many things all your hips and knees
and ankle and backbone that can't
keep track of them. What about your
rheumatism three years ago?"
TT threatened to render me helpless,
as a loving wife would plainly remem-
Der, but after paying out hundreds of
dollars for this and that, and finding no
relief I effected a complete cure in two
weeks by horseback riding. Can't you
remember all about it now?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

least one stirrup and hung on to the
name, but there was no Looping. The
horse reared, squealed, and then came
down to buck and jump sideways and
then rush away like a wild locomotive
Mr. BOWser didn't go along with him.
He went up with the horse and came
down with him, but the buck shot
him off sideways. and the last thing
he remem bered was that a Niagara
Falls hackman had once charged him
SIS to drive him from the fOotbridge
down to the whirlpool. Fortunately
for him, he landed on an old mattress
which had served its day and been
turned out into the wide world. and
the fall broke no bones He struck
with such a thud, however, that the
breath was knocked out of him. and
when Mrs. BOWser, the cat a police
man and the hostler reached him he
seemed to have left all earthly things
behind him.
Il told him to look out for that
boss, but he wanted to plumb up his
spine" explained the hostler.
IT wouldn't go for to say whether
he is alive or dead" added the police
man. after bending over the body for
a minute, but this I'm certain of and
that is that if his spine amt plumb
now il never will be in this earth OF
ours. Is he your husband, ma'am p
yes" replied Mrs. BoWser.
Il know him. He's Bowser- Al
ways something doing with him. Well,
ma am. you go ahead and get the
lounge and the camphor and the poul-
tees and bandages ready and wen fol-
low with the late deceased"
1t was an hour later. when Mr..
Bowser opened his eyes, and after
taking five minutes to collect his
thoughts and finding that he was still
a citizen of North America, he faint
~ asked:
What s-what's happened ~
Hush dear. and smell this CAM
phor rag" replied Mrs. BoWser. 1.-The
doctor has ordered you to be kept very
quiet for the next year or two, but I
may tell you that your spinal column
has clicked back into place, and that
when you get able to walk out the
people will think you've got a crow
bar down your back Copyright,
1904, By 7. c. McClure.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

well, mebbe; but keep your eye on
that boss. You don't know no more
about ridin' than I do about playiu' the
fiddle, and If he makes a bolt for it
you'll go flynn. It's like boosin' a bar
rel up there"
Il can take care OF myself, sir" stiff
fly replied Mr.. BOTser, but the words
were scarcely out OF his mouth when
the horse stood up on his hind legs and
Whirled around.
To Mr.. Bcwser's great amazement ha
was not unseated. While he lost both
stirrups and his hat, and felt his hair
curl, ne managed to settle down in the
saddle again, and then the impulse to
bluff that horse, Mrs Bowser and the
general public proved Irresistible.
I came out here to amble, and I'll
amble or break this things neclki" he
gToWled to himself; and seeing the way
clear UP the alley he uttered cluck
and a chirp, and the horse was Off
If the animal had broken into a
Iope Mr.. Bowser could have held at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

I nave.
"And the doctor says that horse
back riding will-will-''
''Will cure my spine. I have said
nothing about it to you, as I didn't
want to alarm you, but have known
for some weeks past that my spinal
column was over half an inch out of
plumb. A few mornings and even
ings on horseback will straighten it
back. It will also give me an ap-
petite and clear me of these morbid
ideas. I go around thinking of ghosts
and graves and poorhouses all the
time You will find me a different
man in a month
ssWeII, you might try it," she said
as she turned away.
That's more sensible-that's what
I WanteI you to say" replied Mr..
Bowser, as his face frightened up
You can see as I stand now that
one of my shoulders lops down.
am not vain or conceited, but I am
sure you don't want the boys on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

arduous campaigning begins. Every
monetary reformer should help to press
this subject into notice until all become
acquainted with the alarming facts,
and determine to apply an adequate
remedy. The book is now being print
ed, but, as the first edition is small
those wishing to be supplied without
delay should secure copies at once. Do
not wait until booksellers have them,
but order for yourself by mail.
Every person interested in the ap-
preaching conventions, or in the selec-
ton of a president, governor, senator,
congressman, or legislator should pro-
cure a copy at once"
Single copies delivered or mailed,
postage paid, to any address, on re-
oeipt Of Is cents, or five copies for $1-00
single copies of the table, 10 cents, or
three for Is cents. Address
ALBERT GRIFFIN. Topeka Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

Julian Mitchell to come to Chicago to
create the two feature parts in the
Wizard of o." They made a ire
mendous hit during the opening run
in Chicago and were given a f1ve-year
contract at $500 a week. Before they
went to London they were with Billy
Rice's and Haverlys MINISTRIES two
seasons. In England they danced
three times in THE Girl from Up
There" before the king. From TIE
back lot of Lockhart & Phillips Office
to doing eccentric dances before the
king is pretty big rise in the pro-
feSsiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

Heinrich COnried is securing the for
eign marts in search of tenors. He left
London for the continent last week,
where he hopes to be more successful
Approached on the report that Jean de
Reszke contemplates a concert tour of
America, the impresario denied it, and
declared it his impression that De
Reszke's voice is failing. If De -Reszke
sings in America" he said. sit will be
as a member of the Metropolitan OPP
era company, but I believe his aIoof-
ness at present is owing to the feeling
that he is unable to do Justice to the
roles. You may rest assured that when
so great an artist as Jean de Reszke.
who loves his art, gives up singing opera
and starts a school it is for some such
reason, and is not a question of dol
lars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
PRECIOUS LORE.
Three Thousand Prompt Books
Many Used by Famous PLAYERS.

Many Used by Famous Players.
Three thousand prompt books, many
OF which are in the writing of such ac-
tors as Garrick, Maeready, Forrest and
Booth, containing in themselves an in
innate history of the English stage Of
lncaIculable Importance, are given to
the New York public library by the will
OF the late George Becks a veteran ac-
tor, who died in St. Louis
IL was the intention of the testator.
VINO made the amasstng of the collec-
ton a life work, that the volumes
should be placed where they might be
freely consulted by the dramatic pro-
fesslon. He was once persuaded to Of
Ter the collection for sale to Yale uni
Nerslty and he was glad when the ne
gOtlauOns failed, for he feared that if
1t were so placed it would not be of
much benefit to a profession to which
1t should be of the most use.
A nominal valuation of 900 was
placed upon it at that time but it is
believed that an examination by ex-
perts will show that it is of far great
er value.
George Becks was born in Manches-
ter, England, in 1885. He was trained
for the Unitarian ministry, but he
found the stage more to his liking
Coming to this country in 1856 he was
engaged by Henry Wallack for the Op-
ening of the New National theater in
Boston in play called The Country
Squire"
Mr.. Becks was identified with the
companies OF Miss Maggie Mitchell,
Miss Matilda Heron Dion Boucicault
and William Florence. He retired from
thea trical affairs when the stock COM
panies We're broken up. The fascina-
tion of the stage still held him, how
ever, and in 1900 he returned to play
old mems parts. He accompanied Miss
Nance O'Neil in her world tour and the
last few months he had been in Miss
Kate ClaxtOn's company in The Two
Orphans, where he played the part CT
Count Linieres
John Malone, a well known actor,
who was the friend and confident of
Mr. Becks, said yesterday that the col
lection was unique.
1T contains such things" said he,
''as prompt books of The School for
Scandal with annotations, directions
for stage business by such actors as
Garrick, the Kembles, Macready and
Edwin Booth"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
Triunphs Of Modern Surgery.

wonderful Things are done for the hui
man body by surgery Organs are taken
out and scraped and polished and put
back, or they may be removed entirely:
bones are spliced; pipes take the place of
diseased sections of veins: antiseptie
dressings are applied to wounds, bruises
burns and like injuries before infiamua-
ton sets in. which causes them to heal
without maturation and in one-third the
time required by the old treatment
same principle. It is an antiseptic and
when applied to such injuries, causes
them to heal very quickly. 1t also allays
the pain and soreness. Keep a bottle of
Pain Balm in your home and it will save
you time and money, not to mention the
injuries entail. For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

Eyes, I do. I remember that you
hired a horse and got a man to boost
you on to its back, and you hadn't been
riding FIVE minutes when the beast
threw you over its head into an ash
box. Do you want some more of it,?
Woman, have you lost your
senses 2" demanded Mr.. Bowser, as he
pointed a finger at her. L never was
boosted. I never was thrown I never
landed in an ash-box. You are proba-
bly, thinking of the red-headed man
who lives across the alley. Nothing
whatever happened to me except that
the exercise made a well man of me,
much to your disappointment haven't
the least doubt that If I was a helpless
cripple you'd chuckle over it,
well, you came home to ride"
queried Mrs. Bowser with sigh
Il did"
alley?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
BEGAN IN topeka
Fred Stones Scrap Book Tells of
Early Days.
Trained in Back Yard OfLOckart
& Phillips Office.
LUKENS' OPERA HOUSE
First Appearance Was Before a
North Topeka Audience.
Now Paid Fabulous Prices for
His Acting.
LUKENS' OPERA HOUSE

Many pleasant things have been
written about Fred Stone, the scare
crow in the Wizard of or" since he
became a public entertainer twenty
years ago, and, having disposition
which makes him value the opinions
of his fellow men, he has kept a
faithful record of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11
A Sianese Twin EGG.

Mrs F. NJ Riddle of 125 East
Tenth street, has a hen that has laid
a "Siamese twin" egg. She has laid
ten eggs in five days-that is, four
double yolk eggs and one twin egg.
The egg is the usual size, soft shell
and connected by a soft shell link
which gives the egg the appearance of
being a dumb bell variety. HoW's this
for The Kansas helpful hen2
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in Looks Stage

In his scrap book there are pasted
the published commentator of Glenn
ent Scott, William Archer and Max
Beerbohm, who selected him and his
partner, Mr. Montgomery, for COM
plimentary consideration out of the
wreckage of Miss Edna Mays Girl
From Up There" experience in Lon
don, and there are also pages of ap-
probation from nearly every dra-
matte reviewer of prominence in
America.
But all these are as nothing to a
few simple comments taken from the
Topeka papers of twenty years.
chronicling his humble genesis as an
actor.
The first entry records this interest
ing event:
Fred and Ed Stone. Johnnie Bear
and Ed GrOman, four small boys, are
In training as gymnastic performers
open space just north of Lockhart &
Phillips real estate Office, and are
drawing admiring crowds. The boys
perform well and succeed in doing
many feats with the aid of experts
Topeka Weekly Capital, June, 1884.
Then follow these items of various
oates showing the steady advance
nent OF young Stone as a circus per-
former:
The entertainment to be given by
the little stone brothers at Lukens'
opera mouse tomorrow night Will posi-
tiVely occur, rain or shine. There will
De no postponement on account of the
weather. The performance will be
worth double the price of admission
ana they should have a full house
Topeka Weekly Capital. August. 1881.
The entertainment given by Freddie
ana Eudle stone at the opera house
last night attracted a good-sized audi
ence- The performance was excellent
ana elected generous applause
Weekly Capital. August, 1854.
Last week we neglected to mention
the entertainment given by the stone
brothers. Quite large crowd tl1rnad
out to witness their performances of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

Mr.. Stone vows that he will go to
Topeka this summer before he leaves
for Paris on his vacation, for the ek-
press purpose of turning a few hand
springs" on the lot back of Lockhart
& Phillips real estate Office with
J Johnnie Bear and Ed Groman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-11

For six years Stone travelled with
cireuses His last engagement was
with Sells & Renthfrow, the first circus
William Sells started out from To-
peka. Stone did a hfgh-wire ascen-
sion act over the tent before each per-
Torrance. Stone met Montgomery,
his partner, who plays the Tin
Woodman" to his "Scarecrow'' in
1.-THE Wizard of o." The team Of
Stone and Montgomery was formed
bout seven years ago. Two years ago
they were playing at the Drury Lane
theater, London. and were sent for by
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umbIing. ropewalking, singing, comic
faces and the like. These little boys
are quite proficient in their chosen
profession and we bespeak for them
at their next entertainment a gen
erous need of the public patronage
Topeka Weekly Journal. August 1854
Lon Stones little boys were with
D'ArIey &. O'Brien's circus. and have
returned home. Mr.. Stone did not go
after them as stated by the reports
some days ago, having received word
from Cape C4irardeaus where they
were, that the managers had prom
ised to send the boys home. The lit
tie fellows say that they received the
best CT treatment from the show
folks-Topeka Weekly Journal. Aug
ust, 1884.
The Stone brothers, Masters Fred
die and Eddie. will give an entertain
ment at the opera house this evening,
consisting of songs. dances, Irish and
negro sketches, female impersOnd~
tons. gymnastic. acrobatic and con
tortion feats, etc. The younger boy
viii walk a tight rope to the top of
the ceilin~ of the house. There will
be a good orchestra and the low
prices of 10 and 20 cents have been
made. The performance will be first
class and all should turn QUITO
peka Weekly Journal. September.
1S86
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Last week we neglected to mention
the entertainment given by the Stone
brothers. Quite a large crowd tl1rnad
out to witness their performances of