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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Just four million one hundred and
thirty-one thousand and eighty copies
of the bandmaster's numerous COM
positions; In youth even, back in
born, as boy and student he was new
er profigate of time, but was ever
storing his mind with educational
matters He studied music and the
whom he speaks of with affection to
this day. But the boy had an in
Qufring mind, and he pursued in
school almost every branch Of learn
Ing that had positive and practical
value.
1t was here that he laid the founda-
tons of a life of mental activity that
since has made him one of the most
renowned and successful men the mu-
steal world has ever known. Not in
single direction, or the working out
of single idea! 1t can not be disput-
ed that he is the master spirit of mar
tlal music; no man has ever produced
the martial strains that Sousa has,
mas Kept step to them. But his &C.
complishment does not end therei
successful opera and other works
have shown that Sousa is a musician
In other directions than in martial
music! In private life he is the stu
dious man-reader, thinker. investiga-
tor. The library is his habitual re-
sort and there is hardly a branch of
modern thought that he does not pur-
sue'-the latest books and literature:
and he is himself almost constantly a
contributor to the periodical litera-
ture of the day.
The public go to a concert more in
the order of search of entertainment.
relaxation, and complete enjoyment
rather than for study of the infinite
mysteries of music itself Students go
to lectures, or to the teachers for the
study. but for the enjoyment of de-
monstratfon they go to the concert
Therefore Sousa endeavors to give the
pubic the largest measure of what
the largest number demand, and that
is pleasure. His programs provide
enough that is popular" so called.
but an examination of any program
will show that it's real import is one
of music in its highest form, but not
less pleasurable. In other words he
gives to each concert the greatest
amount of beauty and pleasure that
Is possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
AT the Majestic,

Beginning on Sunday the opening per-
Torrance for the week of the vaude-
vile shows at the Majestic will be at
the matinee on Sunday afternoon in
stead of on Monday afternoon as has
been the custom since the opening of
the house this year. And what appears
has been secured for next week by Mr..
Crawford, the manager of the house.
The best of the acts on this weeks bill
at the house, which will be here under
the old booking arrangement through
out Sunday, will be put on at the per-
formances tomorrow afternoon and ev-
ening so there will in reality a sort Of
big double show on those occasions.
Among the acts billed for next weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
A Strange Coincidence.

By the strangest of condolences JOS
LIE Brandt has given the hero Of his
new play, Through Death Valley" the
same name as that of, the man who is
to produce the play. The hero's name
is Jim Barton; that of the producer
James d. Barton, known the country
over as the producer of Ramsey Nor
ris' THE Ninety and Nine
That this similarity of names Is sheer
coincidence cannot be doubted. Mr.. LIE
Brandt completed the manuscript o.
Through Death Valley" before he me
Mr.. Barton That first meeting, by n
way, appears to have been arranged b!
fate. Both men happened to take tn
same train from Chicago to New Yorh
In the smoking compartment they drift
ed into a conversation on such general
topics as the weather, recent bank
statements and presidential candidates.
Finally they exchanged cards.
That's strange" said Mr.. LIE Brandt
after glancing at Mr.. Barton's card.
Eve named a character in play after
you, 1t seems"
$50 you're Joseph LIE Brandt, the
playwright" exclaimed Mr.. Barton.
I'm a theatrical manager"
Naturally Mr.. Barton asked further
details of the play in which his name
figured. and before the train reached
cleveland Mr. Barton had become suf-
fciently interested to sign a contract
whereby he acquired the producing
rights of the piece.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
Howe's Moving Pictures.

Lyman H. Howe's moving picture
show, which is rather appropriately
called by a coined word a 'lifeorama
was at the Grand this afternoon and
will be there again tonight. Some real
ly marvellous pictures are shown. A
good idea of the show is contained in
story of it which appeared in the Bat
tie Creek Enquirer. This article read:
It's a repeater in pleasure and there
is nothing in the circuit which can even
attempt to be in the same class.
When Lyman H. Howe started in the
moving picture business some 13 years
ago, he probably had no realization of
the proportions to which his exhibition
would finally attain, but it is safe to
wager that, hardened and calloused to
such business as a man who has been
sarily be Lyman H. Howe could step
into the theater and enjoy himself like
an S-year-old, watching his own crea-
tions.
There are a lot of people who think
they know what a moving picture show
is. No one really does, however, until
he sees one of the Howe performances
When the show begins and the autono-
biles begin to whiz in the start off of
the Dieppe motor races, the onlooker
begins to get nervous and in short
time becomes very much and very han
PLY that way; he expects an accident
or two; gets them; and when the race
is over has all the sensations that he
would have had had he seen the origi-
nal race. The automobile race is the
opening feature and 1t is a good one.
Two hours of straight pure moving pic
ture entertainment are given at each
performance besides, and worthy Of
particular notice are series of pictures
styled I'm Darkest Africa" Yacht
ing at Cowes, England" and 1.-THE
Great English Naval Display" In Sc
spent over $1,000. Too much cannot be
said in favor of this production and al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
saThe Man of the Hour.n

About every man, woman and child
in the United States in recent months
has heard the expression: Hes q ganie
bird; but he flies funny" but there is
doubt that more than Is per cent of
those who have heard or have used the
expression know it's source. 1t is one
of the biggest laughins speeches in THE
Man of the Hour" which will be acted
here at the Grand by William A. Brady
and Joseph r. Grismer's special COM
pany, made up of well known actors,
on Monday night, November rs, when il
will be seen for the first time here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
sousa's Band Here Soon.

Sousa's band will play in the audi
forum next Thursday, Nov. 14th,
giving concerts both afternoon and
evening. This announcement alone
insures a big house. Sousa's band
always draws. 1t Is the only band
that ever comes here that can be re-
lied upon to command a good house.
You never hear Of this band being
stranded for lack of means to move
on account of poor business. There
are as many ways Of accounting for
it as there are persons who attempt
to give the reason.
Besides being a great band leader
and musician, John Philip Sousa is
a gentleman, and an athlete as we'll
Up to April first last there have been
sold in the various arrangements for
band, orchestra, piano, voice, ETC.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

proved groundless before. and it
proves groundless now. Sarah Bern
hardt does not alter. Her spirit must
be, in Fater's famous phrase about
something else. a hard gem-like
fame What a wonderful woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
At Kansas City.

James T. Powers will be at the Will
lis Wood the coming week in THE Blue
Moon"
Nine. Calve and her company of
European artists will be heard at the
Auditorium tonight and the attraction
here for next week is Cupid at Vas
sar," which will be seen in Topeka on
November II.
Dream City, is scheduled for the
Grand for next week.
Advanced vaudeville as furnished by
Klaw & Erlanger will continue at the
Shubert and high class vaudeville will
continue at the Orpheum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

show is the one put on by "The Seven
American Whirlwinds." 1t is one of the
really fine acrobatic acts in the country.
Other acts on the new bill viii be given
by F. F. Robinson, black faced CO.
median; Henry Roethig, magician;
Iva Donnette and her comedy dog;
Young and Brooks in a musical act and
Linden Beckwith in ga living portrait"
Several series of good moving pictures
will be shown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

good show will be seen at the Grand on
Sunday, November II, giving both az
ternoon and evening performances
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
fHThe Cow Puncher"

One of the strongest dramatic situa-
lions ever seen on the local stage takes
In The Cow-Puncher," which will be
seen at the grand on Monday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Notwithstanding the cabled reports
mans latest production, "Miquette,'
has been failure, he says he will pro-
duce it in this country with the full
London scenery, as he is confident it
viii be appreciated by the American
theatergoers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
The White Caps"

A play new 20 these parts, The White
Caps" will be the attraction at the
Grand on next Friday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

James O'Neill has just closed the
most successful New York engagement
of his career. He will continue his
"Virginius'' in the tour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Constant Coquelin is suffering from
acute neurasthenia, and is to be taken
to a sanitarium in England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
PLAYS AND THEIR PEOPLE.

E. H. Sothern may produce MAC
BETH in the spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
Dandy Dixie Ministries.

Following an almost unprecedented
run at the New York Theater Roof
Garden, Messrs. Voelckel & Nolan's
latest offering, the Dandy Dixie Min
strels will be the attraction at the
Grand on Sunday afternoon and even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Mary Shaw has started with MRS
warren's Profession on the road an
has met with success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
Theatrical Gossip

though many excellent things have been
said and written about it in the past,
none of them praise it sufficiently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

iod as used by her in ION Parole
Louis Evan Shipmans play in which
she is appearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

William Gillette's new play will be
produced early in January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
IAN Old Sweetheart of Mine ,,

play of life on the plains. IAN Old
Sweetheart of Mine" which will be- seen
at the Grand next Saturday evening,
has received the highest praise all along
the line for it's realistic scenes, it's well
balanced cast and its powerful love
story. The piece was written for W. A.
Whitecar. whose work in THE Mummy
and the Humming Bird was SO salts
factory. Mr.. Whitecar has in the new
play the strongest part he has ever
played. A most realistic scene will be
seen in the second act of this new idyl
of the plains, 1t is a new stage effect
and is the reproduction of a tornado.
It Is as true to the real thing as 1t Is
possible for human genius to make it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Harry Conor has started his tour II
"Mary's Lamb" Richard carries lates
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Mrs. Stuart Robson is in vaudevill,
with a sketch called "The Late Mr.
Oats" ~5 br
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
At the GRIND.

AG LIAt OFdllu.
Tonfght-Lyman H. Howe's Moving
Picture show.
Sunday-Matinee and night, Dixie
Ministries.
err
Thursday, Nov. 14-"My Dixie Girl"
Friday. Nov. 15-''The White Caps"
Saturday, Nov. 16-W A. Whitecar in
An Old Sweetheart of Mine"
Sunday, Nov. difference Geer in
Cupid at Vassar"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

| has been failure, he says he will pro-
| duce it in this country with the full
! London scenery, as he is confident it
viii be appreciated by the American
theatergoers.
William H. Crane. apparently, has an
other success in George AIDES play.
Father and the Boys" which is the
attraction at Powers theater, Chicago.
One of the prominent Chicago papers
| thinks the play is better than 1.-THE
College Widow"
Clyde Fitch, who has written about
everything from soup to ice cream, in
GLIDING entrees and roasts, is to drama
tize Fluffy RuffleS" for the starring
play for Hattie Williams as soon as her
present tour in the Little Cherub'' is
ended.
| Joseph Coyne's success as Prince
| Danilo in the London production of
1.-The Merry Widow has been so great
| that Charles Frohman has agreed to
allow him to remain there 1t had been
intended to star Coyne in an American
production of ''Toodles."
Mrs Elinor Glyn the English novel
| list, may dramatize her recent book
| Three Weeks for the, use of Nine.
ALA Nazin1ova. Mrs. Glyn has on hand
| the manuscript of play on the sub
| expects to have produced in New York
De Wolf Hopper, according to the
Telegraph, is to be starred in a fairy
set to music. His role win be that of
| the Pied Piper of Hamlin, and the
| libretto takes up the story of the Pied
Piper where the old legend leaves it.
Yes" said the first gallery god, des-
he Ara
de villain up all right, all right, but de
villain wouldn't admit it,
"G'onr exclaimed the other.
No." the first continued, "de last
woids he SEE wuz: I am undone
DIT. Wakes Patient the play in
which Margaret Ellington was to have
appeared this season, will soon be pro-
duced at the Astor theater, IN New
York. The role of Lady Gerania, orig
fnally selected for Miss Ellington, will
be played by Doris Keane, who will be
remembered here for her clever work
last year in 1.-THE Hypocrites." Bruce
McRae, of the lately deceased Step
Sister, company, will play DR.. Wake.
There are always two opinions of
Clyde Fitch's plays, the masculine
and the feminine The latter estimate
of ssThe Girl Who Has Everything" is
that it is too lovely for anything, and
while the men appreciate the distinct
ly feminine air that pervades this
play, with it's excellent feminine char
acterizations and its precocious chill
dren, the women are the real appre-
ciators Of it's good points. 1.-THE Girl
Who Has Everything" which Isabel
Irving a favorite with Topekans, is
now presenting in a sweetly persuasive
and picturesque way, is thoroughly
Fitchian. So clever is the dialogue, SO
truthful the baby play. so genuine the
feminine thought expressions, and dra-
matte incidents, that you would say
clever woman wrote it, If you did not
know that it is these feminine
touches that Clyde Fitch excels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

They VIII Give Performances SUNDAY
Afternoon and Evening at the Grand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
At the Olympic.

At the Olympic.
The bill, which will be presented at
the Olympic next week with the OPEN
ing performance on tomorrow after
noon has all the earmarks of providing
as good a vaudeville show as any which
Demenio and Belle, in a comedy sketch,
promises to be the feature of the bill.
Other numbers on it will be presented
by Harry Fetterer, a magician and
yentriloquist; the Musical Smiths in a
comedy musical act; and Wild ami
For an illustrated song Mr. Galbraith
will sing "The Hermit on the Missis-
sippi Shore" and a couple of series of
moving pictures will be shown.
London Applauds Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhard has just begun an
other engagement in London, and the
declaring that she shows few traces of
the tight of years. Speaking of her
first appearance as Zoraya, in La
Sorciere" of Sardou, the London Times
says: There was the old thrill of ex-
pectation last night during the scene
the inevitable scene, designed to pre-
pare the entry of Sarah Bernhard.
Would she be herself. the old self that
we all know as We know the Monu-
ment or the lions in Trafalgar Square
Or would che he a changed woman,
reminiscen &c only half revived? Play
goers wEo have followed Sarah Bern
hardt's career for more years than it is
convenient to count always have this
moment of anxiety when on the point
fectionate solicitude on their part-a
feeling that whan Sarah Bernhard
alters there will be something altered
in their own lives. But the fear has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

William H. Crane, apparently has an
other success in George AIDES play.
Father and the Boys" which is the
attraction at Powers theater, Chicago.
One of the prominent Chicago papers
thinks the play is better than 1.-THE
College Widow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Trixie Friganza has had quarre
with Eddie Foy and, has retired from
1.-The Orchid" She is going back t.
vaudeville. $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09
Cupid at Vassar."

1t only takes a glance through the
theatrical columns of the various news
papers published in cities where Cupid
at Vassar," with Florence Gear in the
title role. has been produced this sea-
son. to realize that the show is a must
cal comedy out of the ordinary. Writers
OF affairs theatrical are unanimous In
giving the work Of Miss Gear and the
piece itself the highest praise. This
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

At the Majestic.
Vaudeville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Annie Russell, who has been spend
ing the summer in Maine, returned TO
New York last week to confer with her
manager concerning her new play,
paid in Full a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Walker whiteside, who is to be star
red under Liebler management later IL
the sea son, sailed last Saturday for Eu-
rope to see a play the American rights
of which have been bought for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

At the Olympic.
Vaudeville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

John Sargent, Americas greatest ar
list, of Boston and Paris, has asked
Mary Emerson (Maude adams double)
20 nose for him as a subject, "a Belle
Of '61," using the costumes of this per-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

David Higgins. who was seen here
recently in His Last Dollar, will drop
the vehicle early in December and put
on a new southern play, the title to be
yet announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Clyde Fitch, who has written about
everything from soup to ice cream, in
GLIDING entrees and roasts, is to drama
tize Fluffy Ruffles'' for the starring
play for Hattie Williams as soon as her
present tour in the Little Cherub' is
ended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Gertrude Evelyn Coghlan, known as
Gertrude Coglar, appearing in THE
Lion and the Mouse" was born at
Queensbury. England, and was named
Evelyn in honor Of the character AL
fred Evelyn" in Bulwer Lytton's
Money" tho play in which her father,
Charles Coghler, was then appearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Gertrude Quinlan. whose portrayal of
the boarding house keepers daughter
in 1.-THE College Widow stamped her
as a comedienne of exceptional talent,
has been assigned by Henry w. Savage
TO the role of honor IN the cornic opera
TON Jones'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Yes" said the first gallery god, des-
cribing the me1odrama, de hero done
de villain UP all right, all right, but de
villain wouldn't admit it,
"G'onp exclaimed the other.
No." the first continued, de last
woids he seq wuz: I am undone,'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Among the players engaged to sup
port Herbert Kelley and Miss Fife
shannon in their new drama, Bridge"
is Mrs. Sol Smith, who, since the death
of Mrs. Gilbert, is the Oldest actress on
the stage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

De Wolf Hopper, according to thu
Telegraph, is to be starred in a fair!
story that will be another Peter Pan
set to music. His role win be that O
the Pied Piper of Hamlin, and tn,
libretto takes up the story of the PIED
Piper where the old legend leaves it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-09

Joseph Coyne's success as Prince
Danilo in the London production of
1.-The Merry Widow has been so great
that Charles Frohman has agreed to
allow him to remain there. 1t had been
intended to star Coyne in an American
production of "Toodles.''
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-08-09
The Tell Tale Voice.

IF you want to tell whether or not
the man you are talking to is telling
the truth don't look him in the eyes
said a Denver bank teller to some
friends 1T is the voice, when you
don't look at the eyes, that tells you
whether the other fellow is lying. We
use the system frequently in the bank.
A man will come in to tell us some
business tale. We look at his feet or
his hands or his knees, but never in
his eyes. If he's telling the truth his
voice will be firm and straightforward,
and the absence of your gaze in his
eyes will not affect it. But if he's
lying he'll be confused by your ac-
ton, and his voice will tremble; he'll
hem and haw, and clear his throat.
You may rest assured then that he's
stringing you
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-08-09
THE PARABLE HE LIKED.
Darky Would Have Had Trouble
Picking It from Sacred Book.

An old darby, anxious to be min
lister, went to be ordained. He was
questioned thus: Can you writer"
mo, sah!" "Read?" mo, sah!" How
do you know about the Bible?" ma
niece reads it to mel" know about
the Ten commandments" mo, sah!"
1.-The Twenty-third Psalm?" "Neb-
Der heard of him, sah!" Know the
Beatitudes?" mo, sah!" We'll. what
part of the Bible do you like best?"
Par bles, sah!" Can you give us
one?" "'Deed, yes, sah!" Let us
have it, then" "Once wen the queen
of Sheba was gwine down to Jerusa-
lem she fell among thieves. First
they passed her by on de oddah side
den dey come ovah an dey say unto
her, Fro down Jezebel!' but she
wouldn't fro her down; and again
dey say unto her, Fro down Jezebel!
but she wouldn't fro her down; and
again dey say unto her for de fird
and last time, for amt gwine to ak
70 no mo-, Fro down Jezebel! and.
dey fro'd her down for 70 times and
7, till de remains were 'leven baskets;
and 1 say unto yo', whose wife was
she at de ?'-Bystande
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-08-09
THE NEW YORK LIFE's PROGRAM.
Economy, Publicity and the Paramount
Interest of PoIicyhoIders.

President Kingsley, of the New
York Life Insurance Company, says,
In an address to the policyholders,
that his plan of administration in
wolves these points:
First: Strict economy; second,
the widest, fairest and fullest public
ity; third, the continuance of the New
York Life as a worldwide institution;
fourth, such an amount of new bust
ness under the law as we can secure
while practicing intelligent economy,
and enforcing the idea that the inter-
est of the policy-holder is paramount"