Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-13


 was presenting "Florodora" to pack ed houses at the Casino in New York ne was called out of the city and up on his return trip was somewhat an noyed by young woman sitting across the aisle from him on the train who stared at him every time he
 chanced to glance in her direction.
 suddenly she crossed to where he
 was sitting and with a very sweet
 smile said. You will pardon me I
 trust for having stared so openly at
 you. but may 1 ask, are you not MT
 Fisher the theatrical manager ?" On receiving a reply in the affirma-
 tive the young woman continued: ::
 Do you know 1t seems so strange to me to be really talking to great theatrical manager. Mother and nave read so much of you and your productions and I thought just how lovely 1t would be if I could get your autograph for our album, it would be such ind" By this time Man ager Fisher was swelling with pride and though naturally modest man could not refrain from feeling bif tickled over the fame he had gained even into the homes. Have you any thing in particular you would like to have me write my autograph on, or shall l write it on the back of one of my own cards ?" asked MT Fisher.
 IT 1t Is just the same to you would you write it on this card that have here" continued the young woman rendering the piece of cardboard. Taking his fountain pen from his pocket MT Fisher bowed politely. adding. With pleasure. assure you Just as he started to write his first name he was somewhat taken back when his eye struck just above where his signature was to be written the lines; Pass Two, CD. Best seats in the house,, The young woman's nerve, coupled with her orig inality, won the coveted seats and MT Fisher settled back in his seat and glancing out the window mur- mured. Pride goeth before fall"
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 The life of the late Mime. Adelaide Ristori, the celebrated Italian actress. was full of excitement apart from the theater, she seeming to have adven- lures in each country she visited, says correspondent of the London King. Every one interested in the stage will remember the celebrated picture of her as "Elizabeth of England" which, by the way. occupied conspicuous posi- tion in her drawing room. It was painted by young Roman, viani. who. although talented. had fallen on evil days. A picnic in the country was or ganized one bright. summer day in New York, at which Mme. Ristori and viani were both present. Good spirits ran high, and nothing seemed to mar the enjoyment of all. when at the toasts Viani rose and. in a few humorous words, toasted the great actress. and | then. while all were laughing and com. menting, drew forth a revolver and | shot himself In the breast. Bravo! Bravov' resounded from all sides for | so excellent a piece of acting. but the turned to cold horror at | the still immobility of the corpse and the blood which welled out. That was the most horrible experience of my life" the aged tragedienne said to me.
 My most narrow escape from death was in Norway and Sweden. l had taken a special train to arrive at Stock. holm in time for q representation. and on the journey. as we were nearing a bridge. we were all In a second violent. Iy shaken by the sudden stopping of the train. Investigation proved that we stood on the verge of gulf and had just pulled up in time There had been a mistake in the reading os the telegram announcing our arrival. so NC were not expected. and the bridge. ,ver which we had to pass. had been eft open. The messages of sympathy md congatulation which I received luIte repaid me for the shock"
 Mme. Ristori twice had the happi- less of saving the life of fellow be- ng. The first occasion was in Madrid. tome persons asked to sec her with O much insisterce at the theater that he received them. when they begged CT intercession to obtain the pardon f a young soldier who was condemned Q be shot at break of day. The war to whom she applied. refused Q listen because of the maintenance of iscipiine. Desperate. as time was so hort. she fell on her knees before ,ueen Isabella between the acts of Medca- and pleaded so well that the etition was granted. The other time ras on the other side of the world in Sa. st Santiago. in Chile. \ great inch hsd been organized in her bo.por ' the governor. Al table. profiting hc ae good will of those present. she ask- | of the ministers and obtained tr.e arsion of a young man who was to ie In a few days The gratitude Of 1ese two men followed her all her ,ng life.
 Inc first Item on the long roll of her 'uropeon triumphs is Paris. lsa3.- -ben Adelaide RIsfori created Medea. sys the Italian Review. The part had i, rcn refused by Rachel and the Ital- 10 actress. out Of dcIicscy ts~ard her vat French sister artist. isscgned ts ndertake c. Legcuve. noiAing dauni- t cent her the msnuscrirt. but soe 'cuit not evea resd IL ssO repuznant ] her vas tbe scene Ia vhich ue,iez IIls her children- He assured her thst , le action nes.i uat talr pIace h~ferp | 'e feosIighis. but ste reFa&Sea in- srihle until ene day, vhen Der hair !