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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13
RUssIA's NATIONAL DRAMA.
Can Boast of No Famous Playwright
of Even Recent Years.


The Theater Magazine for August
contains a timely and interesting ar
ticle by Bernard CORN on THE Drama
In Russia" The author says in part:
Russia had practically no national
drama up to q comparatively very re-
cent date. At the time when England
already boosted of a Shakespeare, Spain
Lope de Vega, France a Moliere, the
Russian stage was barren of everything
except few childish mystery plays.T
first germs of dramatic art were taken
from Russia to Poland. Mysteries were
performed in kien by the theological
students, who also visited the neighbor-
ing towns. Buh how little the drama
was understood, even in Poland, three
centuries ago may be cleaned from this
Well authenticated incident. During a
sitting of the Polish diet in Warsaw the
representatives and pOpulace were en-
tertained by mystery called The Pas
Sion-' The performance was given on
the open common, and the mobiles look
ed on sitting astride their horses. When
II came to the scene where Judas be-
trays Christ one of the mobiles eXclaiIu-
ed: Panovie. How could you stand
quietly and see such rascality taking
drel, kill him! If you won't. I'll kill
him myself! And without further ado
he took aim, and the unfortunate ac-
tor fell, fatally wounded by an arrow
The birth of the Russian drama proper
dates from the middle of the eighteenth
century In its beginning the Ra>sian
stage subsisted either OF transla lions
Of trashy French melodrama or on
patriotic native tragedies. which were
not much better from a literary stand
point. The liberation of the Russian
stage from initiating the French mod
els commenced in the reign of Nicholas
L Masterpieces such as Sorrows Of
WISDOM by Grilbayedoff; Boris Gudu-
non,' by the famous poet, Pushkin, and
later on, The Inspector and The We'd |
ding by the incompatible Gogel, whose |
laughter is so full of tears, appeared
on the Russian stage in quick success |
sion, awakening it to new life and Wig
or But Notwithstanding the high lit
erary merit of the plays mentioned, it
cannot be said of their authors that |
they were the creators of the Russian |
national drama in any true sense. Their |
were insufficient in num- !
Der and far between, and could not. |
therefore, have any lasting influence on |
the stage, being swallowed up by the /
whirlpool of cheap blood-curdling me!o- !
dramas The real Russian national
drama did not exist until 1850, when the |
plays of Alexander Nikolaye- |
witch Ostrovsky first made their ap-
pearance on the stage"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

may kill hint" At last Seyton hur-
ried on.
Whats your grace's wiIl?" he in
quired in great trepidatfon.
Saw you the weird sisters?'' fiercely
inquired Kean-.l
To which Seyton ought, OF course, to
have replied, mo, my lord" But with
desire to make matters agreeable to
the irate tragedian, he replied, Yes, my
lordi"
Quite taken off his balance, Kean
gasped, the d. you did! Where are
they. then?'
utterly unnamed, the wretched Sey-
you'll deign to step round the corner.
scene could be heard, but when they
made their exit Kean let fly and ana
thematized Seyton. That gentleman
however, was quite equal to the occa-
sion.
said he. yet the fault was yours, sir.
Mine, sir; mine!"
Yes. sir. l was standing at the wing
looking at the scene when you mag
netized. dazzIed. and blinded me by the
effulgent light of your eyes"
Bless my soul! Y ou don't say sop
Yes. indeed. sir" 81.
Kean. whose weak point was vanity,
relaxed into a smile as he replied,
We'll, don't do it again. dear boy, be-
cause you flUm-muxed me, and 1 can't
bear to be fun-muxed.
One of the finest compliments paid to
Garrick is paid by Fielding through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13
MUSICAL NOTES.

The report comes from the F'atherland
that B0te s. Beck the ss Bef for b Dom
tica symphony. This is the highest amount
ever paid a composer for the manuscrlpt
OF a symphony. 1t is also stated that he
receives 500 for every song he writes:
The eminent composer has been accused
was aSsailed because he gave two con-
certS at a department store in New York.
the dollars But where is the great artist
that has not! 1t is necessity, this filthy
lucre,and the musician has as much right
to it as any other professional man
When symphony orchestras are the
referred to as the foremost organization
in the world 1t is the enterprise and
which has placed that orchestra. in its
present position. No statement is ever
given of its financial status, because it is
a private concern. but the rumor comes
that Mr.. Higginson had a dehcit or $4O'90o
to maae g1od at the end Year al 'ae Mas beIoW
the usual financial standard. Be that as
it may, the point remains. What VIII be
when there is no Mr.. Higginson to foot
the bills? VIII the boosted musical acu,
men of the Hub materialize into cold
cash for the maintenance of the band.
W. Savage for his production of "Parsi
fall in English have gone to Baireuth to
attend the Of CIV Mae gn E fest
5. Z, s, II and %. The list includes Alois
Pennarini, the principal tenor OF the
Stadt theater. Hamburg: Christian de
Voses of the Netherlands Royal opera,
Amsterdam: Hanna Mara of the Stadt
theater. Breslau; Johannes Bischoff of
the Stadt theater. Cologne: Putnam Girls
void of the Frankfort opera. house; Franz
Florence Wickham of the Royal Conserv.
atory of Music; Francis Macedonian or
the Moody-Manner Opera company and the
conductors. Walter H. Rothwell and Nor
itz Grimm. Nine. Kirkby Lunn. who has
just closed her season at the Royal opera,
Covent Garden, London, has been detain-
ed in England by important concert en-
gagemehts, but she will join her col
lea CUES at Beireuth in time to hear the
last two performances of "Parsifal.
An amusing story is told in connection
with the recent visit of the prominent
French composer. Saint Saens, to Eng
land to witness the production of his
opera, Helene" at Covent garden. AZ
ter one of the rehearsals he and several
friends went to small public hall in a
London suburb. The pianist, whe-s was
hitting OUT the latest tunes was a
very poor player. During an interval the
renowned composer took his place and
improvised. This pleased the audience,
which did not know him so much that it
forced him to accompany the remainder
OF the songs. At the close of the program
to pay him six si1tllings, about H.z5s per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

and adding to his wage by singing
Sundays in a church. At that time
he was noted for his bass voice. and
it was almost a foregone conclusion
that he would succeed in opera when
he was once induced to desert his
desk for the stage. He entered the
dramatic profession with some mis-
giving and it is now one of his par
donable bits of pride that he can
draw a check for a good sized figure
on the bank that once numbered him
among its employees.
His rise on the stage was phenom-
email. Appearing with the Bostonians
in "Fatinitza.' he at once became
prominent, and when robin Hood
was produced he won fame all over
the country by his singing of the roll
licking armorer's song. Next he was
successful in 1.-The Serenade," making
an especially splendid appearance in
the gray gown of the monk. After
that he cast his fortune with Alice
Nielsen when she was starred and he
was with her until the company CLOSED
in London some three or four weeks
ago.
Aside from his ability as a singer
Mr.. Cowles has been successful as a
composer, several of his songs hav-
ing sold well.
3 Camille D'Arville, the singer of to-
day. the singer of yesterday, the same,
but with what a difference!
Her aspirations began in opera.
They are ending in vaudeville. Be
tween these two points lies a long
and brilliant career career begun
as a maid in short skirts-a, career
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

It seems that at the recent Saengerfest
in Milwaukee Theodore Thomas gave a
public exhibition of his dislike for Nine.
Schumann-Heink-At the Friday afternoon
concert, at which the great contra1to was
she made her appearance, much to the as
constituent of the audience. The madame.
nothing daunted, sang the great Titus
aria and Schubert's 'fOmnipotence'' with
all the commanding dignity of her superb
art, and the audience gave her a reception
so tremendous in comparison to its atten-
ton to Thomas that the latter was entirely
forgotten. This ANNA diversion of the con-
ductor to Schumann-Heink is nothing
new. At the recent May festival he treat
ed her so inconsiderably during rehears-
ais that she promised him neevr to
sing under his direction again if she
could help it. BY some it is maintained
that the noteworthy expression OF favor
to the singer in preference to the conduc-
tor at the recent saengerfest prompted
Thomas to pass his harsh judgment upon
Milwaukee and her musical endeavors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13
THE STORY TELLERs.
Fifty Years of an Actors Life Re-
viewed by I. p. O'Connor

In his Fifty Years of an Actors
Life" the late John Coleman retells
many stories which I read first in
couple of volumes he published nearly
a score of years ago. Among them was
this characteristic story OF Charles
Kean: An actor named Richards. when
he ought to have been on the stage as
Seyton in the fourth act of Macbeth"
was telling funny stories in the green
room There was a dead stick and
Kean was furious. He proWled I'D and
down the stage like a tiger growing
Where's the brute? Send him on that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

housekeeper. who tried to restrain him,
and tottered down stairs.
AS he burst in his winding sheet
into the drawing room both doctor and
secretary started up, crying aloud in
horror and overseeing the steaming
bowl of punch. Only when Ben had
sworn at them for wasting the blessed
liquor, and had sat down in his winding
sheet to make and parrake of another
bowl were they treasured that he was
in the flesh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13
HELLO BILL. AT vINEwooD.

lorraine BUCHANAN Company VIII Put
on a New Play Sunday.
The Lorraine Buchanan Stock COM
pany will introduce a new bill at the
Vinewood park theater next week be-
ginning Sunday night The play will
be Hello Bill" New sDecialties will
also be introduced.
Miss Buchanan has secured a new
vaudeville act for next week. The
Fay sisters, two little girls of tender
years, will do a song and dance act.
They are very clever and have been
in the Orpheum circuit of vaudeville
houses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

that is ending as a matron at IS, for |
this was the age nominated in the I
marriage license when she became1
Mrs E. w. Crellin four years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

oh see the Umpire. Also note the as
seIn-bly of brave Citizens in the wake
of the Umpire. They seem to be chas-
ing His Umps." Sure thing, they are
chasing him all right. But why? Oh, he
forgot to give the game to the winning
team. That's All.
, Please do not mention this outside
the city Some one might pass o-piy1-
ion on Topeka, and then he would be
arrested for using profanity and vile
Language.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Olive May and John w. Ashbaugh, jr.,
recently made their vaudeville debut at
Keith's Union Square. New York. They
presented sketch by Grant Stewart call
ed The Girl from Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

Nat c. Goodwin and his wife, Maxine
Elliott, will return from England the first
of September. Mr.. Goodwin's tour begins
on September rs in Detroit. Maxine FL
lott will continue with her last year 3
success, Her Own Way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

Henrietta Crossman. with Maurice
Campbell, her husband, has gone on a
canoe trip of $50 miles through Maine
lakes and the -Anagash river 1t is pro-
posed to spend at least. three weeks in the
woods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

Richard Golden has a new rural play
been accepted for production by Henry
w. Savage. Golden himself has done some
inexperience of the author was manifest
but will claim none of the honors of COL
laboration. I'm going to be an actor
not a dramatist," observes the comedian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

Mrs. Leslie Carter on July 80 in Seattle,
Wash, made her last appearance for all
time in David Belasco,s play. ''Du Barry. :
The fact had been widely hera1ded in the
west and the good-by took place before
an audience that crowded the Seattle the
alter to its doors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

night if he would agree to remain. It am
Sorry,"l the composer replied, but 1T
would not pay me. I get more in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

is Mary Shaw. She has spent much of
her time recently in New York at the
theaters and roof gardens, and finally has
succumbed to the vaudeville bee which
has stung so many capable actresses and
actors this year. She has chosen for her
act the comedietta. THE Silent SYSTEM
which she gave last winter. The
piece at that time was declared
too light for Miss Shaw, but it
may be that she can shape it for vaude-
Vile audiences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

Why does this man hesitate thus and
make marks on the pavement Is he de-
ment-ed? Almost He is trying to fig
ure out a system whereby he can tell
the difference between dental par
lor, a vocal stu-di-o and an ASYLUM for
homeless cats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

Miss Ethel Barrymore was compelled
through i'll health to cancel three weeks
of her California engagement. Her re-
across the states wore upon her more
than she had expected, and her physician
suggested that she rest, which she is do
ing in Santa Barbara. Most of her COM
pany have gone to Denver, where Miss
barrymore will resume work on August
Is. She is appearing in Cousin Kate.
with Bruce McRae as leading man II
is said Miss Barrymore, instead of Maude
Adams is to have the London success,
Sunday" There is, however, no con-
firmation of the report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

One of the finest compliments paid to
Garrick is paid by Fielding through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-13

David Belasco, whose fame as pro-
Queer in matters theatrical has become
international through his Darling OF the
Gods ..Zaza'' and other original offer
ings, has again successfully searched his
tory for a dramatic heroihe.@ He is at
present at work upon a play. having for
its dominating parsonage another OF the
famous beauties of the French court. The
production will not resemble his older
successes of the type in which Du Barry.
as the leading parsonage, while famous
as a court beauty of Louis LIE Grandes
time, was of decidedly different charac-
inc a profound secret at present. but 1t
is believed the play when finished Will be
for Mrs. Leslie Carter. 1t may receive
its initial production during Mrs. Carriers
forthcoming visit in London.
One of the greatest admirers of Judge
Parker in Ulster county, N. Y, is Daniel
Sully, the actor, who was at Esopus last
week Mr.. Sullly played last season the
leading role in drama entitled The
Chief Justice" his character being the
chief judge of the court of appeals OF
the state of New York, and the genial
actor stood behind Judge Parker with
Very Rev. r. l.: Burtsen and Senator
Linson while the judge was shaking
hands with. the people: John E. Kraft
hardly begun doing SO when the judge
took him by the hand saying: Hello
Dan, how are your" AS Sully shook hands
with the Democratic presidential nominee
he pointed to Father Burtsell and replied:
II am all right, judge, for you can see
I am in good company. Let me consrat-
ulate you heartily.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07

his father last week. Will says
it was very tough digging.
Mrs. Blankenchip and Mrs.
c. E. Potter were visitors at
Bohling's Monday evening.
Mrs. Henry Buck visited her
daughter, Mary Cordes, last
Wednesday and Thursday night.
Will Boiling and his brother
Louis, hauled a load of hay from
Frank Marshall's last Thursday.
A. J. Blankenchip hurt his foot
one day last week, by stepping
on a nail, but Albert says he is
alright again.
Claus Berger and wife and
Lena and Mary, visited at Her
man Bohling's last Thursday
and Friday night.
Charley Mcnamara, of CHM
arron township drove across the
Flat one day last week. He was
headed for Fowler.
A. J. Blankenchip and c. E.
Potter left last Sunday for Ar
tesian, to bring Mr.. Potter's
cattle down in this neighbor-
hood.
Herman Boiling says he ex-
poets to get his wind mill up in
a short time. We would be
glad to see him get it up without
breaking any mere castings, and
also get it in running order.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
First published Feb. IS.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

First Publication March "a, 1904.l
In the district court of Meade county, Kansas,
p. H. Matthews, Plaintiff,
Annie Wood, NJ T. Wood. Mark C. Campbell
and others, defendants.
The State of Kansas to Anne Wood, NJ. I.
Wood and Mark c. Campbell.
You arc hereby given notice that you and each
of you have been sued in the district court of
Meade county, Kansas by p. II. Matthews, the
plaintiff who has filed his petition with the clerk
of the district court of said county, at Meade
Center, Kansas, IN which said petition he asks
that certain deed made by A. E. Spaulding, to
the defendant, Annie Wood, to the northwest
quarter of section twenty three, township thirty
range twenty nine, in Meade county, Kansas. be
set aside and held for naught, that a certain
mortgage made by the said Annie Wood and
NJ. T. Wood to Mark c. Campbell to the same
lands also be set aside and held for naught, and
that the title to the said land be quoted in the
plaintiff against all of you. The mortgage
claiming to be in the sum of $500 and both the
said mortgage and deed being Of record in the
corder of deeds office in the said county.
That you plead, answer or demur, to the said
petition filed before May I, 1901, the allega
tons of the same will be taken as true and judg-
ment will be rendered against you and each and
all of you setting aside the said deed and the
said mortgage and queting forever against you
and all Of the title TO the said land in the plaintiff
and for such other relief as to the court may
just and for costs.
P. n. MATTHEWS, Plaintiff,
p. c. Young, Attorney.
Attest. JOHN ELLIOTT,
Seal. Clerk of District Court.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
Saves Two From Death.

''Our little daughter had an al
most fatal attack of whooping
cough and bronchitis" writes Mrs.
w. K. Haviland, of Armonk, N. Y.
"'but when all other remedies failed,
we saved her life by DR.. Kings
new discovery. Our niece who had
consumption in an advanced stage,
also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly well. :"
Desperate throat and lung diseases
yield to DR.. Kings new discovery
as to no other medicines on earth.
Infallible for coughs and colds,
SO cents and SI.oo bottles guar
anteed by all druggists. Trial bot
ties free,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
DUTCH FLAT ITEMS.

1t looks very rainy these days
Remember the dance on the
Flat Friday night.
VIM. and George Boh1in called
at Chilcott's ranch last Friday.
John Cordes was at Herman
Bohling's place last week doing
carpenter work.
Prairie dogs are catching
thunder in the south part of
Meade wnship,
Miss Lydia Boiling has quit
tae Flat and is now working at
the Adams hotel.
VIM. Boiling dug a cellar for
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07

ri have been subject to sciatic
rheumatism for years." says E. H.
Waldron, of Wilton Junction, Iowa.
"My Joints were stiff and gave me
much pain and discomfort. My
joints. would crack when 1 straight
ened up. l used Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and have been thoroughly
cured. Have not had a pain or
ache from that old trouble for many
months, 1t is certainly most
wonderful liniment. For sale by
VIM. F. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
Best Cough MedIcIne For chrrdreI

Best Cough Medicine Fer Children.
When you buy cough medicine
for small children you want one in
which you can place implicit conf
dance. You want one that not only
relieves but also cures. You want
one that is unquestionably harmless.
You want one that is pleasant to
take. Chamberlain's cough remedy
meets all of these conditions. There
is nothing so good for the coughs
and colds incident to childhood.
For sale by VIM. F. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
Final TAX NOTICE.
List of lands for deed Septefn-
Der 1904.

Office of County Treasurer, Meade County,
Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that the following is the
list Of lands and town lots situated in the county
of Meade state of Kansas, sold the 3rd 18th 5th,
9th, 7th. 9Th, 10th, 18th and 18th days of Septem
Der, A, d. 1901 for the of the year 1900 and
previous years and unredeemed on the 10Th day
Of March A. d. 1904, containing the names of the
persons to whom the assessed whenever
such name appears On the assessment and tax
rolls and the amount of taxes charged on each
tract or parcel OF land with interest thereon cal
culated to and including the 5rd, 4th 5th, 6th It'll,
9Th, 10th, 18th, and 18th days Of September A. D.
deemed on or before the 3rd 4th 5th, 9TH 7th 9th,
10th, 18th and 18th days of September A. ID. 1904
the holders of the certificates will be entitled to
tax deed.
Dated this 10Th day Of March A. D. 1904.
MOSES BLACK, Treasurer
of Meade County. Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
w. w. Simpson, Dentist.
Will be in Meade 9th to 10th and
10th to goth of each month.
Serious Stomach Trouble Cured

Serious Stomach Trouble Cured.
l was troubled with a distress in
my stomach, sour stomach and
vomiting spells, and can truthfully
say that Chamberlain's stomach and
liver tablets cured me.-Mrs. T. ".
Williams, Laingsburg, Michigan.
For sale by VIM. F. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
]. w. CRANE.
Meade, Kansas.

S. LeQuinn of Cavendish, VT,
was robbed of his customary health
by invasion of chronic constipation.
When DR.. Kings new life pills broke
into his house, his trouble was ar
rested and now he's entirely cured.
They're guaranteed to cure, IS cts.
at all druggists.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
Above Letter.

Would not interest you if you're
looking for a guaranteed salve for
sores. burns or piles. Otto Dodd,
of Ponder, Mo-, writes: 81 suffered
with an ugly sore for a year, but a
box of Bucklen's Arnica salve cured
me. It's the best salve on earth.
IS cts. at all druggists.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
Nothing Equal TO ChamberIaln's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

"We have used Chamberlain's
collie, cholera and diarrhea remedy
in our family for years, says Mrs.
]. B. Cooke. of Netherlands, Texas.
''We have given it to all of our
children. We have used other
medicines for the same purposes,
but have never found anything to
equal Chamberlain's. If you will
use it as directed it will always
cure" For sale by VIM. F. Fee.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
FOR SALE.

$40 acre farm, 81 miles east of
Meade, 100 head of cattle. Will
sell farm or cattle separately. For
further information call or write,
U. G. CowAN,
Meade, Kas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-07
For Sale.

SO tons bound cane, 80 acres of
wheat and barley straw, water and
pasture. For further particulars
call on or address,
E. w. FLETCHER,
Meade, Kansas.