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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

later he began the construction Of the
old Crawford theater. After "A years
of service the old Crawford theater is
to give way to the New Crawford.
On the main floor there are 500
seats. No balcony supporters will OBJ
struct the view from any of these, for
the balcony is a cantilever affair sup
ported by steel beams, resting on pill
lars in the foyer. The first balcony has
430 seats and the second balcony has
800. Regulation theater seats have
been used on all three floors and the
same amount of space has been al
lowed for the second balcony seats as
is given on the first floor The boxes
Will seat ~ persons. The total seating
capacity is 1892.
One splendid feature of the theater
is that every seat will afford a clear
and near view of the stage. In this
particular the new theater is far SUI
perior to any other playhouse in the
city.
some of the modern conveniences
are: Vacuum cleaning system; up-to-
date ventilating system; ladies retiring
room; mems smoking and toilet room
wide interior and exterior exits, with
broad emergency fire escapes; fire
proof doors and windows; reinforced
concrete floors, stairways and parti-
tions; check room and asbestos cur
tain. Above the stage there is ven
tiIator Is feet square. 1t is so con-
open the curtains and permit smoke to
escape. None of the smoke or heat If
a fire occurred, could reach the audi
ence.
The cost of the new theater is about
100000.
The decorations of the New Craw-
ford theater which will be opened
Monday night are notable because of
the skill and taste with which simple
colors have been used to produce an
atmosphere Of refinement, distinction
and restfulness
The mental designs are of stuc-
co planned by Carl Roller and in style
show a restricted use of L'Art Noveau-
The coloring is tremendously blended,
the ceiling being a deep creamy ivory
field with gold ornament, while the
frieze is in antique gold The walls are
a soft warm grey, the woodwork ana
chairs are in mahogany while the up
holstrv is grey The proscenium,
bof,res and lower balcony are archltec-
t1lraIlv one and are treated IN ora
ivory. high lighted with gold. me
dron curtain and the hang1ngs Oh me
boxes are of velvet OF a wonderful rose
color heavily trimmed in gold pulllon
fringe and galoon. rms VeiVet ga
the trimmings were speclally uyeu airu
made for this theater, under Mrs. Nui-
docks direction -, eo,az
rThe drop curtain hangs in full folds
giving high lights and depth OF color.
The bottom is finished with a fringe
and beading twenty-four inches deep
while the box drapery trimmings are
of the same patterns in narrower
widths The carpets and electrollers
were specially chosen to harmonic
with the rest of the scheme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

human hyenas who fairly revel in
bloodl''
When the lobster hunter got off the
car he met a friend on the corner, and
placed the basket on the ground while
they talked. Then it was picked up,
and there was the light of triumph in
Mr.. Bowser's eyes as he entered the
house.
80 you found one?" asked Mrs.
Bowser.
Certainly. I wanted lobster and /
got lobster You can come down into
the kitchen and look at him while I
instruct the cook about the broiling q"
But you know 1 have broileG a
score of them
Mr. Bowser waved her aside and I'M
tied the string that held the paper and
looked into the basket. There was a
startled look in his eyes, and a pale
ness came to his face. He was look
ing around on the floor when Mrs.
Bowser asked:
s'What is it? Did you get mutton
chops instead 2"
He's-he's gomez
HE can't bel"
She picked up the basket and turned
it over and shook it. No lobster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Woman, what does this meant de-
manded the lobster loser as he turned
on her. Il buy lobster and
And If you bought one lie got away
from you on the way home. Look here
here is slit in the paper. He must
have got out in the street car
But felt him crawling around
when I got off -
But I saw you stop on the corner
and talk with Mr.. Simmons. He prob
ably got out then. Hurry up and you'll
find him crawling on the sidewalk
Mr.. Bowser hustled up to the corner
and began looking all around. The
prisoner had fed, but boy came along
to ask
Looking for a big lobster?"
Yes. Have you seen him ?''
Yes, sir. He got to the corner and
a negro picked him up and tied
string around him and carried him off.
He went down the street. He said
heaven must have sent the lobster, as
he had no meat for dinner"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Fred A. stone. of Montgomery and
Stone. has always been possessed of a
desire to play a part in which he might
have the opportunity to burlesque
what was the serious efforts of his
earlier DAYS. George AIDE gave him a
chance to realize his whimsical ambi
ton when he made the two heroes of
s"The Old Town in which Montgomery
and Stone come to the Grand for one
night. October 26th. A couple of
stranded circus proprietors abandoned
by their company. are obliged to fur
nish the entire performance in the big
tent as we'll as sell tickets and do the
spelling outside. Mr. Stone rewards the
ooliging author by putting into the two
acts OF THE Old Town a variety of
singing. dancing. acrobatic, gymnastic
and wild west stunts which would ade-
quately furnish forth a pretentious bill
at a first class vaudeville theater. I'm
doubtedly David Montgomery and Fred
Stone are the most versatile as they
are the most finished of eccentric com
edians on the American stage. In
1.-THE Old Town" they introduce a half
dozen distinct character impersona-
lions apiece each calling for the most
elaborate make up and change of cos
tune. Mr.. AIDE has written a clever
little double romance into the story
of THE Old Town" It is said that the
piece would play very we'll as a comedy
had It not the advantage of Gustave
Luder's tuneful musical score Ger
tainly Montgomery and Stone, have in
their latest vehicle. more than dupli-
Gated the wonderful success they had
previously achieved in 1.-The Red Mil''
and THE Wizard of o."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
BOWsER's LOBSTER
He Was Found, Bought, Lost and
Came to sad End.

The cat purred on the hearthstone,
Mrs. Bowser was interested in a book,
and Mr.. Bowser smoked his cigar and
perused the evening paper. Of a sud
den he slapped his leg and exclaim ed !:
By the great horn spoon, but I've
got it!''
General decay?" questioned Mrs.
Bowser as she looked up, while the cat
opened his eyes and seemed to be ask
ing himself:
What new scheme has the old
party got into his head now?'
I've been longing for som ething for
the last three months, but couldn't tell
exactly what. I've just read something
here that gives me the tip. It's a
broiled LOBSTER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

BY thunder. but heaven will send
him about 40 kicks as welIi' exclaimed
Mr. Bowser as he set off in chase
For nearly a mile he hurried along
at a fast walk, asking almost every pc
destrian if he had seen a negro and a
lobster, and most of them gave him
encouraging replies. Victory was his
at last. He came upon the negro on
corner, and as he was showing off the
lobster and telling what heaven had
done for him.
You thiefi' was Kissed into the
mans ear. you swindleri You rob-
bert Hand over that lobster or I'll
crush youl"
But l found him on de co'ner!" was
protested.
.'And that's where I lost him. Give
him here!"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

mot yet. white man. You has got
to prove property Did your lobster
have any scars or marks on him %
mo, you fool"
Den how kin you say he's yourn
Don't raise no row wild me or III hab
you in cote. I'm a contenin' dat
Heaben--"
But Mr.. Bowser seized him, the
crowd cheered, and the two men strug-
gled into the street and barely es-
capped being run down by a truck. The
lobster was left to care for himself.
and d great shout went up as his life
was crushed out under a wheel.
1t was hours before Mr.. Bowser re-
turned home. He prepared to lay It
all off on Mrs. Bowser. and 20 talk
about the deadline and divorce, but she
forestalled him by saying:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

At the Grand. October 10. Jos. NJ
Gates will present John Hyams and
Leila Mcintyre in his musical play
1.-THE Girl of My Dreams" This musical
production which had its initial pre-
sentation in Chicago last season enjoy
ing a twelve weeks run, is said to be
a worthy successor to Gates famous
ssThree Twins" It has also filled highly
succeSsfu1 enea gem ents in Boston and
Philadelphfa and comes direct from
the Criterion theater. New York City
where it has just closed a five weeks
engagement. The book is by wilbur
d Nesbit of the Chicago Evening Post.
lyrics and the music by Kari Hosclilla'
composers of Bright Eyes, Inree
Twins" Madame Sherry ana DOC
tor De Luxe.
The story Of the piece tells of a
bacheIor's downfall before the charms
of a. demure i4ttle, Quaker girl Ihese
roles will be those of the principals t
John Hyams and Leila Mcintyre. me
bachelor is much of a clubman ana
has the cynical attitude OF ms Grass
toward the feminine sex a hapit o.
breaking village speed ordinances leads
him into a bad motor accident he Is
carried. much injured, into Quaker
household. Here he is nursed back 10
health bv the girl. BY the time he IS
able to look about from an arm CHAIR
his ideals of bache1orhood are SHAT
tered The Ouakeress and her father
1a+er on 10 the city to see the bachelor
and the young woman is much shocked
BY her prospective husbands friends.
She doesn't know whether she loves
him or not. but the sky is clear in time
for a happy ending just before the
drop of the final curtain Ihe piece
,4,I,x Mi Ct al
Ready to Quit and Be Good effec-
lively rendered by Mr. Hyams. and
Miss McIntyre's delightful Doctor
Tinkle Tinker" are the most popular
The supporting company numbers
among the principals Alice Hills, Har-
old Forbes. Carrie Bowman, Irving
Brooks, VIM G. Ricciardi, Henrietta
Lee and Percival AyImer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Grace Georges success of last season
entitled "A Woman's Way will be
given by North Brothers at the Ma
jestic next week The author Mr.
Thompson Bucannan, has taken for his
theme the divorce question and treated
it in a humorous manner. The story
concerns the efforts of a young wife to
hold her husbands love. against the
other woman" and how her efforts
are finally rewarded.
Miss Virginia Goodwin (Mrs. Harry
North), will return to the cast next
week and will be seen in the leading
part. Those who saw Miss Goodwin in
''Wildfre" can readily understand that
her performance of "A Woman's Way"
will be finished one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
NEW CRAWFORD HOUSE OPENS.
Wichita Theater said to Be Finest in
Middle West.

The prettiest opera house in Kansas,
if not the finest in the middle west is
the New Crawford theater, built by the
Topeka Crawfords. and opened Mon
day night with Henry Woodruff in
The Prince of Tonight" Mr.. Woodruff
played in Topeka at the opening of this
season. The new Crawford building is
said to cost 100000. The total seat
ing capacity is 1922.
The opening of the New Crawford
theater will begin a new era in the
amusement activities of Wichita. More
than tWenty-Seven years ago, l.. M.
Crawford became identified with a
Wichita playhouse. In 1884 he secur-
ed a lease on the old Turner opera
house, which still stands Three years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Miss Colt is the daughter of Judge
LeBaron B. Colt of the United States
circuit court and is a niece of Samuel
Pomeroy Colt, president of the United
States Rubber company. Both Samuel
P. Colt and Judge Colt have been I'M
successful candidates for the place in
the United States senate formerly held
by Nelson w. Aldrich. and now occu-
pied by Henry F. Lippitt.
Judge Cclt was the candidate at the
last election and his brother was the
candidate four years before that. Miss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Coy.

Tempt ons of a Great CITY, will
be the feature film at the Coy Monday
and Tuesday only. The pictures show
the story of a young man who sows his
wild oats and mothers undying love.
An actress. a loan of money from
usurer. a forged note. enter into the
plot with thrilling situations. The pic
ture is new, out only a few weeks. Mr..
Hyatt, the illustrated song singer, con-
tinues in popularity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Best.

A good program of pictures and
chara cter singing in make up by Jack
Jackson recentlv from the vaudeville
will be the attractions a the Best
theater next week. Mr.. Jackson has
been filing an engagement at this
tn eater this week and will sing all next
week He has done character singing
on some of the best vaudeville time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
sOON no WE'D.

Providence. r. l.. Oct. 7.-Rhode Is
land and Boston society is much in
terested in the coming marriage in
January of Miss Primrose Colt of Prov
idence, r. l.. and Andrew w. Anthony
of Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

while you were gone the FISH man
brought over two of the finest latest
Holsters you ever saw. and you shall
aud cook and / viii sit in the back
yard while you eatt'-- Copyright,
1911. by Associated Literary Prens).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Give Aid to- Strikers.

Sometimes liver, kidneys and bowels
seem to go on strike and refuse 20 work
right. Then you need those pleasant lit-
tie strike breakers-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills-tO give them natural aid and
gently compel proper action. Excellent
health soon follows Try them. 25c at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Novelty.

The Andales Geological Circus. in
Guiding bears, dogs, monkeys and ant
eaters. viii be the feature act at the
Novelty next week. These animals are
worth seeing for their tricks. Nadel &
Kane, Hebrew comedians, will do d
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Crystal.

1.-THE Near Sighted Chaperone" a
Lubin film. The Convicts Heart" by
Pathe, and the "Phoney Strikebreaker"
by Kalem are included on tonights
program. The films for next week Will
be unusually interesting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

sketch called "Oi I'm Sick Murray
K Hill is on the bill as the original
monologuist George & George, will
do a comedy bounding acrobatic stunt.
Elsie Murphy, known as the Queen of
Rag Time who will appear, is a Chi
cago girl and has high recommended
tons from that city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Colt is one of the leaders in younger
society in Providence and well known
among the resident Brown university
students.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Harry Askin employed the services
of two expert producers for THE
Sweetest Girl in Paris'' which ran for
three hundred performances at the La
Sale Opera House, Chicago, last sea-
son. and which will appear at the
Grand. in the near future, with the
original cast and production headed by
Irixie Friganza. The dramatic and
humorous features of the book were
entrusted to Frank Keenan, the noted
actor, and for several seasons a prom
inent David Belasco star, while the
song and dancing numbers were nut on
by Gus Sohlke. who in 1.-The Sweetest
GIT in Paris has surpassed his own
previous best work, i. e., the ssYama-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

s'Tvhe Chocolate Soldier" the musical
comedy here last season, is booked for
the Grand again for October %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Richards and Pringle's Ministries will
be the attraction at the Grand on Oc-
tober IS. This show makes visit an
nually to Topeka and has never yet
failed to give satisfaction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
COMING ATTRACTIONS.


.eThe Girl Of Ny Dreams''-Oct 10.
Richard and Pringle's Mlnstrels
Oct IS.
"Chocolate Soldier. Oct. IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

Yama" dance and other numbers in
1.-The Three Twins"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07
Novelty.
Majestic.

"a Woman's Way.
With Miss Virginia Goodwin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-07

vaudeville.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-01-12
YOUNG SPINSTERS MAKE vow
Six San francisco Maidens, Fearing
Divorce, Agree Never to Enter
Matrimony.

San Francisco.-Society was sur
prised the other day by the announce
ment that six debutantes of last sea
son-Miss Agnes Tillman. Miss Dor
othy Van Sicklen, Miss Lillian Van
Worst, Miss Anna olney, Miss Marion
Davis and Miss Josephine Johnson
bad vowed with solemnity, ceremony
and seeming sincerity that never
would they consent to be shackled
with the bonds Of marriage.
In 4 seasons whlrl they say they
have observed that glamor fades and
romance passes away; that the prime,
cuts a sorry figure in a divorce court
The days of chivalry are no more
they sadly assert.
It was on the eve of her debut that
cne of the social favorites learned OF
the ways Of the matrimonial mart
She chanced to read an attack on the
marriage market Of society, in which
It was set forth that girls were pre-
sented like wares to be disposed of as
soon as possible, at high figures al
first, then at reduced rates that be
come lower each year until the pre-
MUM of dowry may be offered.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-01-12
NEVER GOT TO KNOW HIM
Seemingly, This Husband Was Some
what OF Hard Man to Get
Acquainted With.

II met a queer old woman charac-
ter on the train between here and
Buffalo one morning." remarked Po-
lice Judge McGannon when talk had
drifted around to queer people one
meets. "She was travelling with her
grown son, whom | had met In the
smoking compartment, and later on
I got talking with the old lady. She
spoke Of several people she knew
here In Cleveland.
did you ever happen to know
James II. Soandso?" asked her
casually, Judging from something she
had said that she did know him.
"She gave me strange sort OF a
look Well she replied, I don't
know whether to say | know that
man or not. He's queer sort, you
understandable kind of a man that
nobody really knows. Why, was
married to James Soandso, and lived
with him for four years, but never
felt that was really acquainted with
him'
And the funny part of IT," added
McGannon, was the woman was In
deadly earnest about It. She didn't
make the remark by way Of springlng
any comedy at all."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-01-12
For ST. Aones' Eve.

Friday, the 20th, brings Saint Agnes
eve, a special day in the old-time cal
endar. At this season, young girls
were wont to peer into the future to
discern the characteristics Of their fu-
ture husbands They resorted to all
sorts Of tricks and used rosemary and
thyme. as custom, or tradition rather
proclaimed them the flowers for that
day. II was the time for love proph
ecies, so 1t would be an auspicious
time for an engagement announce
ment, or for bridal luncheon.
White flowers, with a white menu
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-01-12
Practical Joker Foregoes Chance &c
Laugh When Boss Has Attack
of lll-Temper.

Chicago a practical joker
mad cold feet" occupants OF GER
tain South Side Elevated railroad car
missed good laugh recently, and
department chief in large business
concern went to his home, his COM
posure unrufled and himself none the
wiser.
This man had during the day pur-
chased shining new alarm clock. OF
which he was proud, He exhibited 1t
to few of his subordinates about
the office, and remarked how he liked
to rise with the early bird and watch
II capture that traditional worm. The
alarm clock would enable him to get
up early daily, he insisted.
While the chief was out at luncheon
the practical joker conceived the Idea
Of setting the alarm clock. which the
owner had neatly wrapped in the box
In which 1t came, for Sis p m. the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-01-12
Sir Edward Carson, Noted English
Lawyer, Would Make Erring Peo-
Pile Pay Dearly.

London.-Sir Edward Carson, X. c.,
who practiced in Ireland for many
years before coming to England, and
who was an expert witness before the
divorce commission here the other
day, expressed the belief that every
obstacle should be thrown in the way
of those who sought divorce to make
it difficult to obtain DEGREES.
He said 1t would be a fatal mistake
to make the obtaining of divorces
easier. He believed Judge should
exhaust every effort to induce those
seeking divorces to settle their diff
culties out of court and to become
united.
When Sir Edward was told that
working people had not the facilities
of the Weather to obtain divorces, he
invariably replied that he would equal.
ize matters II he could by cutting
down the facilities of the wealthy.
In Sir Edwards opinion, the damages
given In divorce cases are as a rule en-.
tirely adequate. He thought 1t
would be salutary thing If the dam
ages were much heavier In the case
of a man with 100000 to 100000 a
year who coveted another mans wife
and took her away from him the dam
ages should not be $4,000 but elO0,.
600. This certainly increases the
worth of a wife.
When asked II he would not be in
favor of leaving the matter Of dam.
ages to the Judge, Sir Edward replied
that he thought judges were inclined
to be even more parsimonious In such
cases than juries.
In reply to question from mem
ber of the commission the lawyer said
he would put the sexes on terms OF
equality and advanced the startling
theory that woman should not be
able to divorce her husband for inf
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-01-12
LATEST IN SURGERY

Of experimental surgery in the North.
western university medical school.
They acknowledge the assistance Of
Drs. Zeit. Wolfer. Violet. Deason and
Solomon.
The vessel had been clamped at
either side Of the cut. and the ends
sewed into holes In the magnesium
rings. The tissue Is secured firmly.
and the two fiat rings are fitted
against each other and bound togeth-
er by passing silk thread through the
holes in the rims. This is only q
general description. for there are vari.
ations OF the success specified.
The rings thus fitting flush against
each other and tightly bound togeth-
er, form a union. The clamps are re-
moved and the blood stream flows as
ever through the accustomed channel.
The metal of which the rings are
made is only slightly acted upon at
first by the fluids OF the body and
the salt. They are thoroughly steril.
lied before their introduction, either
in distilled water or a spring or lake
water which is only slightly saline.
For 80 days the rings hold their
original shape and at the end of that
period they begin to break down and
in from so to 100 days they have
been completely absorbed into the
system
Conclusions the surgeons reach is
that the use of these rings makes
the operation safe, certain and easy