The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-30

said: "'Gene let me have ten dollars
quick. I'll pay it back to you to-
morrow before 10 o'clock: If 1 don't
its because I'm dead man. that's
ALL He got the ten. On the evening
| of the following day. when Gene
| strolled into his club for dinner. his
| friends were surprised and panied to
note the prominent band of crepe on
his hat. why. Gene. old fellow.
! what's the matter?' "Oh." replied
, Gene, cts a very sad thing. Bob
| Roberts is dead
The almost incredible hardships,
the difficulties and dangers that lie in
the paths to the North Pole will be
reproduced by Lyman H. Howe at the
| Grand two days and matinee on
November II and 10.
AT the Novelty.
Tonight closes another strong bill
at the Novelty. Opening with matinee
Monday the special feature is Miss
Bernice Howard and company of four
| in the original comedy sketch entitled
THE Slave" an entirely original idea
| in the sketch line, the scene of which
| is laid in Algiers and deals with the
adventures of young married couple
on their honeymoon. The young hus
band buys a slave girl to save her
from a cruel master and finds her a
| Willie SlSpIldHl Ol Ills IldIlOSs LII Ills
efforts to get rid of her is evolved
some extremely amusing and comical
situations. Supporting Miss Howard
is Jack f. White, r. A. Gilbert and
Miss Betty Hunt. AS an extra feature
the management has secured Fernan-
DEE May Duo, European novelty mu-
sicians. This act is direct from the
Orpheum circuit. 1t is a European
production away from the usual style
OF comedy musical acts. Their instru-
ments are of odd construction and
productive of pleasing melody. Fer
nandez and May have appeared in all
the leading theaters of America as
we'll as all the leading music halls of
Europe, having played three separate
engagements at the London Hippo
drome. Their rendition of the Mock
ing Bird is said to be wonderful. The
other acts are: Gaynel Evertt, singer
and dancer extraordinary. Steel &
McMaster, novelty skating act, Chris
Christopher trick violin and yodler.
Miss Hazel Kaiser and the Novel
Scope will complete the bill
AT the Majestic.
THE Crisis by Winston Churchill.
play in four acts. made popular by
James K. Hackett in long run at his
New York theater and in the larger
cities, will be the bill at the Majestic
theater next week. This play deals with
the great civil conflict during Abraham
Llncoln's presidency. The causes lead
irg up to THE Crisis and the subse-
quent war are given faithful presenta-
ton In this play. which will be given
lE manner BETTING the high standard
set by the North Bros. Stock company.
Mr.. Richard ST. Vrain. well known in
topeka as an excellent actor, will make
his initial appearance with this COM
pany as leading man-his popularity is
as sured. In the role of Stephen Brice he
Is given ample opportunity to display his
excellent talents. Miss Genevieve
In Virgiia Carver. daughter
of the Confederacy. The story
" hich IS a part Of the country's history,
is bound to prove highly entertaining to
those who experienced the troublesome
times from 81 to 65 and to the younger
generation who have heard of but did
not see them The scenic investure is
lavish. The lighting effects and costun-
ing will be a feature.
The entire company, aided by num-
Ter of extra people. promises to unite in
making this The best thing they have
yet offered. The advance sale of seats
is very large. The Chicago Ladies' Or
cbestra, under direction of Prof Nest,
have arranged an elaborate musical
program which will be enjoyed by those
Y no go early. as they give one-half
Prof. Nest has decided to give one week
of popular music in concert every month,
playing all the very latest COMPOSITIONS
by the up-to-date composers. II any one
has a favorite selection ne wants to
hear. a note left at the box office ad
dressed to the musical director will have
the desired effect
Mrs. Danes Defense another New
York success. follows 1.-The Crisis