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BelaSco.

A change has been made in the ar
rangement Of plays for the engagement
Of Mr.. E. II. Sothern this week at the
Belasco Theater from that originally an
nounced. owing to the appearance of
Julia Marlowe as co-star with Mr.. Soth-
ern Saturday night.
Mr.. Sothern's repertoire is as follows
Monday night. "Richelieu': Tuesday and
Friday nights. Lord Dundreary"; We'd
nesday and Thursday nights and Satur-
day matinee, "If l Were King" For
Saturday nights performance Miss Mar
lowe will appear as Ophelia to Mr.. Soth-
ern's Hamlet. This one combined per-
formance Of these two stars was made
possible by the fact that Miss Marlowe
tion rehearsing for their joint engage
ment at the Academy Of Music in New
York. during which they will present
Shakespearean- characters.
"Richelieu' is the latest addition to
Mr.. sothern's portrait gallery of thirty
the study Of the character years of
thought He has given it an elaborate
production and has introduced a musical
setting from Gounod's opera Of cling
Mars"
Lord Dundreary' shows the actor in
eccentric comedy. AS is generally known,
Dundreary is the leading role in Our
American Cousin" and was first played
by Mr.. Sothern's father in 1858. 1t be-
came the refgning comedy success of
this country until the time of the elder
Sothern's death in 1881. and has never
been played since. AS Francois Villon.
the picturesque poet Of the time OF Louis
X1. and hero Of the Mccarthy play. If
stage one Of its most popular characteri-
zations The play. from its first scene.
where Villon. poet, brawler and tavern
spouter, speaks his mind in the presence
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Abel Murcot, Mr.. Sothern As Lord Dun
dreary. Miss Stevens as Mary Meredith.
Mrs Sothern as Georgina. herself as
Florence. and Mr. Blake Binney the
butler. The last-named actor positively
refused the part. so Charles Peters played
II. Mr.. Sothern looked over his part and
found II was only forty or fifty lines. sort
OF second old man. He went i'll wrath to
Miss keene and told her that he had been
engaged for better parts than that and
declined to have anything to do with it,
She appealed to him to act the part. and
he finally consented to do it if he might
dress it and gag it as he pleased. do
anything you like with it, only play it,
was Miss keene's reply
John Brougham had borrowed from
Lester Nallack a. long frock coat that
came to the heels. in which the latter had
acted the character of the debilitated
cousin in q dramatization of BLEAK
House" and with true Irish liberalty lie
lent il to Sothern. whose appearance in
the garment raised a laugh Night after
hieht the actor introduced new points
Ihe great successes of the role, however
the ridiculous anecdote of the raft the
boozy scene in the second act and the
monoiogue of Brother Sans letter-Werc
all conceived in the New. Orleans house
These made Dundreary the success of the
play. After the character of the English
lord became well known to American
playgoers through it's performance of
LEGO nights in New York. its creator took
il to London. where on the first night
our American Cousin was a failure at
the Haymarket Theater. Nevert heless
Charles Matthews. who was in the au-
dience. advised the manager to push the
play. 1t began to attract attention. Lord
Dundreary became the talk of the clubs,
and Our American Cousin was not
withdrawn until it had been produced
over ], 200 times.
THE STAR OF THE GOLDEN BUT
TERFLY''-Grace Van Studdiford was
born in the village of North Manchester.
Ind, in the middle seventies, her family
name being Quive. When quite a young
girl she went to Chicago and took a
course of musical training. Miss Van
Studdiford, or Oracle Quve, as she was
known in those days, made her stage
debut in the summer of 1896. appearing
with the stock opera company in the
Schiller Theater. Chicago, her first part
being Minnie in The Black Hussar."
The season of 1S96-1S97 she appeared with
the Bostonians, singing second soprano
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New National.

Grace Van Studdiford. who was
warmly greeted here last autumn. on
the initial presentation of her new
opera. 1.-The Golden Butterfly" returns
to the National Theater for one week
beginning Monday evening. after scor
ing a hit at the Broadway Theater, New
York. The production. the Golden
Butterfly" is constructed on the lines
OF legitimate light opera. The musical
numbers are part of the story. The
production Is one of notable splendor.
No expense has been spared on cos
tunes, properties and scenery. There
is an ensemble OF eighty people. The
opera is based upon the following in
cidents: Franz, a young composer, is in
love with lima. a chorus singer. She
aspires to be prima donna. and he
dreams OF success in his line. which.
indeed. he achieves, but the score Of his
beautiful opera is stolen by the man
ager TO whom II is sent who Is about
to produce it. as his own. with his Old
prima donna, Tina. in the leading role.
The latter. however. in 4 fit Of pique.
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Mile Mischief"

Lulu Chaser in the Viennese operetta
Mile Mischief whose season lasted
for twenty weeks at the Casino and Lyric
theaters In New York. comes to the Be
lasco Theater next week.
In this new operetta Miss Chaser is said
to have found a role more congenial than
any she has appeared in for some time.
The story of Mile. Mischief" reveals
how. upon a wager. young woman
proves that she can enter the barracks
of the German army stationed at Frem-
stadt and remain twenty -four hours
without being discovered that she is not
eligible for military service. To accom-
plish this task she is obliged to employ
no end Of subterfuges and finally dons
the uniform of a recruit. The origi-
nal New York company includes Alex
ander Clarke. W. P. Carleton. William
Rosell. Roy Atwell. Robert Broderick.
Gertrude Darrell. Josie and Ethel Intro
podi Ada Henry and a large chorus of
pretty young women.
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roles being cast for such parts as An
mabel in Robin Hood and Anota in
I'm Mexico" 1t was after this that she
became the wife of Charles Van Studd-
ford. a ST. Louis millionaire. and tie
stage knew her not for two years.
1t was the season of 1S93-19oO that saw
Miss Van Studdiford. as she has been
known to the footlights ever since. re-
sumo her professional work, appearing on
tour that season with jefferson de
Angels in The Jelly Muskateer. In
the fall OF 1900 she made a marked i'm
preston upon New lork's opera lovers
by her work AT the Metropolitan Opera
House with the Sayage-Grau English
in space of eight weeks time she sang
the following roles: Marguerite in
Faust" F'elina in 'Mignon." Leonora
in II Travatore,' Michaea i'll Carmen"
role in Martha Josephine in Pima
fore" and Yum-Yum in The Mikado."
Later Miss Van Studdford rejoined the
ranks Of the Bostonians, this time in the
capacity Of the leading prima donna, re-
naming two seasons with this organiza-
ton. during which time she was seen
as Maid Marian III Robin Hood and
also created the title role in Maid
Marian" Miss, Van Studdiford made her
first appearance al the head CT her own
company. October 6. 1903, at Baltimore.
Md. in Red Feather" III which she
continued for two years. The season of
1gO3-1gO6 she succeeded Lillian Russell
as the star III Lady Teazle" and the
two years following this she sought
refuge in vaudeville. Miss Van Studdi-
ford resumed starring in the fall of the
present year in The Golden Butterfly"
and only a few weeks ago concluded a
New York engagement Of six weeks at the
Bro@ iway Theater She is ardent
sportsw woman. being especially fond of
horses and dogs. and is an eager par
ticipant in all out-of-dCor sports. She
has younger sister, Mary QuiVe who
has recently embraced a stage career.
having appeared on tour last year in
Nv oodland." and is understudy to the
star in The Golden Butterfly" several
times stepping into Miss Van Studdi-
ford's role during the recent run at
the Broadway Theater.
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Coming Attractions.
Columbia.

"14le Whirlpool a new play by new
dramatist Maxmilan Foster. will be the
Offering at the Columbia Theater this
week. The production OF this play has
attracted much attention on the part of
those who are concerned in a business
way in affairs of the theater. as we'll as
from those who are interested as specta-
tors in what the stage sets forth. The
Whirpool'' is the latest undertaking of
that firm OF theatrical producers, the
Wasenhals & kemper Company. which
has earned a reputation for welcome SUR
prises. This firm has discovered" sew
eral new plays and untried authors.
Fresh in mind is the success of Paid in
Full which vas a find by the Wagon
halls & kemper Company. a dress rehears-
al. which was really performance. in
New York was witnessed by several the
atrcal men and playwrishts, who are
confident that the piece will be a distinct
success. Apart from this testimony there
is reason for faith in the judgment. OF
Messrs. Wagenhals & Kemper. for these
producers have shown IN the past that
they know good play. In the present in
stance they have chosen "The Whirl
pool for New York attraction. The
cast was organized and the production
made with this end in view, The pro-
ducers are following somewhat novel
policy in the preliminary announcemenfs
of The Whirlpool They have asked
that little be said regarding the story
of the play They do not wish to dis
count the interest in the story on the
part of a first-night audience. 1t may be
said however, that the play is In four
acts. with all the scenes In New York
at the present time. 1t develops a ro-
nance which has its beginning in settle
ment work. that form of philanthropy
which has interested quite a number Of
prominent young New Workers of wealth
and social station. One point is accen-
tuated by the producers-"rhe Whirlpool
is not a problem play, nor does it deal
with any question of sociology. Mr.: Fos-
ter has merely written what is considered
a clever and engaging story. which intro
duces persons from widely separa ted
walks of life. 1t seems sure that 1.-The
Whirlpool will be capitaily acted. In
the cast are players who have established
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refuses to sing and he decides to give
lima the long desired chance. when
plan is almost frustrated by the
changing mood of Tina. who decldes
to go on at the last minute. At TINS
iuncture Franz arrives on the scene,
and impersonating a Russian prince
who is in love with Tina, decoys her
away from the theater. while lima
scores a triumph, and he finally claims
the opera and his love. Included in the
cast are Gene Luneska, Louis Casa
want, Charles W. Butler. Walter Perci-
val, Alice Hills and Lenora Navasio.
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now he went at it with zest Last Janu-
airy he set forth. with the finished product,
in quest of Miss Grey.
Here's my play" said he; :look it over
and tell me the enormity of my SHINING"
A few days later a note summoned him
to the actress. you've made real play"
said she, enthusiastically. Take it to
Wagenhals & kemper first Off They are
the ones of all 10 produce it If they will
Here, III give you note of Introduction
to them. No. better still, III take 1t to
them myself And she did. The play
was accepted al once and preparations
were begun for its immediate production
Then Miss Grey was chosen for the lead
ing part.
Mr. Foster and Miss Grey can't marry
though that would make pretty sequel
10 the story as Il story. He has been
married five years
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Columbia PLAYERS.

Beginning Monday evening, May 3,
the Columbia Players will inaugurate
the summer season of comedy at the
Columbia Theater. The first production
will be of Rachel Carother's play. The
Three of U.s." one of the strongest of the
Madison Square Theater successes. Char
lotte Nelson appeared in the piece in
this city. The closest attention viii he
paid to every feature of the production.
as will be the case with every play to
be produced during the season. among
them many that will be recognized as the
great plays. not of decade ago, but of
today. Messrs. MetZerott and Berger
will announce the company later A
popular scale of prices has been
ranged. ranging from % to - cents for
the evening performances and from %
to 30 cents for the nlatinees.
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Academy.

"A Child of the Regiment" Charles E.
Blaneys latest military drama. will begin
a weeks engagement at the Academy
commencing tomorrow evening. with the
usual matinees Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday. Walter Wilson. the young ro-
mantle actor, will be seen in the role OF
Private Tom Hadley, the gambler. In
the last act the scene represents the
inner room of Fort Lookout: the SOL
dierS are surrounded on all sides by
Sioux Indians. the fort is on fire i'm "A
dozen places: telegraphic communica ton
with the outside world is cut off. the
water supply has given out. and in a
desperate sortie by the garrison Is driven
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Majestic.

Another attractive bill is booked for
the Majestic Theater this week. The
four vaudeville acts include the daring
Kama kichi Troupe. Japanese wrestling
artistic: Montague's Cockatoo Circus. in
Producing twenty large. beautiful AUS
tralian cockatoos These birds do
many wonderful feats, some of which
are as follows: Roman chariot parade
butterfly or skirt dance. rolling globe
feats. hurdle iumpins through four fire
balloons. sleigh bell chorus trotting races
and Fighting the Flames. Speciaities
are given by Lake and Sorge. singing and
talking comedians. and Sadie Calhoun.
singing comedienne. Other features of
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Vaudeville Next Week.

Chase's bill for next week comprises
Irene Franklin, assisted by Burt Green.
offering character songs and satire. Bert
Coote and company in "A Lamb On Wall
Street." the famous Sutciffe troupe OF
Scotch Highland pipers. drummers. dane
ers and athletes. in an exposition OF pas
times of the land of the heather; Ray
mond and Caverly. German comedians
in A Booming Town Harry Linton and
Anita Lawrence in Just Married." Willie
Weston. the singing and dancing racon-
teur: Ruby Raymond and company in
Street Crchins at the Amateur Con-
test and Two Cinnamon in Paris by
the American vitagraph.
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New IYceun.

"Hughey" kernan's Own Show, the
"Washineton Society Girls will be the
attraction at the New Lyceum Theater
this week commencing with tomorrow S
matinee. This season two new comedies
will be presented. entitled like and
Shmulkie'' and The New York Tombs. .
The costumes, scenery and electrical ef-
fects have been objects of especial at
tention. and the scenery and costumes
designed for the show will be displayed
bl gathering of da shing choristers
The list OF speciality artists includes some
Of the best known performers in bur
leSuue.
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HOW THE WHIRLPOOL WAS
WRITTEN.-The Wasenhas K kemper
Company. whose latest venture is THE
Whirlpool. will handle no more theat-
rcal stars This announcement was made
recently by T.. A. Wagenhals, senior MEM
ber of the firm. He announced that here
after the policy of his firm would be to
bring out plays with member of the
cast either starred featured. Messrs
Wagenhals & kemper have exploited sew
eral stars. and with profit. but never with
the financial results that have attended
some uf their plays without stars. notably
paid in Full IN connection with Paid
in Full' there is bit of unwritfen history
whicn is interesting now in the light OF all
results. This play has been one of the
most profitable TO producers and author
that the American stage has had in many
years. There was no star I'm IL. nor was
any member of the cast featured above
another. The play scored as Il play. not
because of the players. Yet there was a
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Chase's.

Chases this week offers the Brothers
Byrne company in "A Carriage Ride and
Its Mishaps," the vaudeville successor Of
Eight Bells which the Byrnes played
for years. 1t is spectacular panto-
mime farce, Introducing mechanical eff
fects trick scenery, comedians and
clowns. The Wilfred Clarke company will
appear in their latest skit, What Will
Happen Next" THE Chalk Line" a
rural feud comedy, will be presented by
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the Harlan Knight players. Lawrence
Crane far famed as The Irish Wizard,
with his own company. will offer The
Den of Mystery" in which illusions ri
valing the wonderful creations of Herr
| mann the Great and Neliar will be Siven,
among them The Hintoo SarcophaSus,
The Glass Trunk Transition and The
lnclneratlon.
| misgivings' said John F.. Ryrne. that
| we shelved Eight Bells after playing
| it SO many years. OF course. to go
through the same scenes year after year
| is bound to get irksome. But we ma'ie
enough changes every year TO make us
| feel that we were not entirely in one
groove. Although / felt much as the
rest did at times. the laughter of the
audience always sounded good to me
| after twenty years of Eight Bells as il
did a the first performance. Pantom:m-
/ is a line of art by itself Few comedians
are good pantomimists and few panto-
mm:Sts could play without chalk and
make hit. Pantomime requires the de-
velopment of an actor along distinct lines,
as remote from the dramatic YOU can
| imagine. To my thinking il is much more
difficult than buffoonery with words. Good
,pantommiSts scarce nowadays. The
public knows little of form Of enter
! tainment that was very conspicuous
decade or So ago. Going through the an
nails of the English and American stage
| you will find pantomimists occupying
prominent places in the history of the
| drama In the old world, where panto-
mime original ted. great attention is
! given TO pantomme today as ever
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their popularity here. OF these are kath-
crime Grey, Dorothy Dorr. Alma Kruger.
Charles Waldron, William McVay. Jo-
seph. Slaytor and Robert Tansey. Inas-
much as the theatrical season is waning,
the present week in fact being the last of
the regular season at the Columbia. and
for the further reason that THE Wbirl
pool is new. departure has been made
in the matter of prices. The night scale
will be $l.5O for the best seats. while the
Thursday as we'll as the Saturday matt
nee will be at popular prices.
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of the King of France. and fights a duel
in the dark. to the last. when the court
beauty. .overmastered in love by Villon,
offers to sacrifice herself in his stead. Is
full of action. The many poetic scenes
reveal medieval Paris during its most
picturesque days. Prominent in the
supporting. company are Rowland Buck
stone. William Harris. Frederick Lewis
Sydney Mather. Eric Blind, Vincent
Sternroyd, Albert S. Howson. Misses Gla-
rvs Hanson, Virginia Hammond. kather-
inc Wilson. Ethel Gray. Loretta Healy
and Ina Goldsmith.
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Pictures and Vaudeville Tonight.

Walter Sondheimer. whose rendering of
coon and comic songs has made him a
favorite with the Sunday audiences al
the Academy. will introduce new fea-
tl.re tonight. in which his songs will be
Illustrated by comedy cartoons fla shed on
the curtain. Master Peter Becker, the
boy soprano. will sing and Billy Camp
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"For Her Children's Sake"

\ homespun romance is For Her
Childrens Sake. which viii! be the at
traction al the Academy the week Of MAY
>. 1t is from the pen OF the Wei known
melodramatiSt, Theodore kremer
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back by the Indians. All hope seems
lost and death stares the brave hand
full OF men in the face. when the
ringing notes of the bugle are heard and
they are rescued by a band OF cowboys
from a neighboring ranch.
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In the Spotlight.

Edward f. Rice has spectacle
called The Duchess of Dublan.'
Henry Miller will close his tour this
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bell will offer an up-to-the-minute mono
locEe The motion pictures will consist
OF program OF foreign and American
subjects.
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the program include new travelogues, new
Illustrated songs, and the latest motion
pictures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-18

city this morning behind a slowly
moving horse, whose feet were pad
ded to such an extreme degree to pre-
vent slipping, that the attention of
the people on the streets was at
tracted by the novel sight.
The erection of the new s150.00O cold
storage plant in connection with the
Wolff Packing company has been de-
layed on account of the dixie uncertain
ty The company feels that at the
present there is not sufficient protec-
ton from floods to warrant the imme-
date building of the plant.
Carl Menninger, Litia Luke, and
Richard Whitcomb will represent the
Topeka high school in a debate with
a team representing the Wichita high
sometime during January. Resolved.
That the initiative and referendum
method of enacting legislation should
be adopted in Kansas" is the subject
for debate.
John Kreisie. a farmer west of To-
from three hogs which ne delivered to
the Wolff Packing company Friday.
The hogs aggregated 1,200 pounds in
weight and the price paid was $50 per
hundred. Two years ago the same
hogs would have netted about $40. The
farmer is the man who is raking in
the coin these days.
The Topeka Real Estate Dealers
association will meet on Wednesday
noon at the Commercial club. At
that time a representative will be
chosen for the board of directors of
the Commercial club subject to the
decision of the club. Further protest
will be made in respect to the meth
DDS employed by the Capper publica-
lions in connection with advertising
real estate.
The $50, 900 hospital which DR.. H. H
Keith expects to erect next spring viii
be one OF the building propositions
which will help break another record
next year in building permits. The
present building known as the Keith
hospital, at the corner of West Sixth
avenue and Clay streets is not a mod
ern structure, and aside from desiring
more commodiouS and up-to-date quar-
tiers, DR.. Keith's idea is to get closer
to the business portion of the city. The
old property has been sold to Robert
RoZan, a Holton farmer. DR.. Keith will
retain possession of the present build
ing until the first of March at least.