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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
LUST ACT MECHANICAL"
Miss Caldwell Tells How ssTo Be a
DOII.'

ITO be a mechanical doll-why you
just have to act mechanical, that's
all" The young woman who made
this statement ought to know She is
Miss Gladys Caldwell, who played the
part of Olympia, the mechanical doll
in Love Tales of Hoffman, presented
at the Grand last night by the Shee-
han Opera company, the first real
opera of the season.
mo, there is no special study con-
nected with the part or special train
ing" continued Miss Caldwell. "only
I have to be very still and not move a
muscle of my face or body except
when movements are called for in the
part; and then l must be sure to make
them like an autOmaton. Yes, it is
quite a strain, keeping so motionless
and singing at the same time. The
stage life is a great life. but it is a
hard life she added with a touch of
pathos in her voice.
It have been singing ever since I
was little girl. My age now2 Well,
I am sensitive about that and prefer
to keep people guessing.
But from good authority is the
statement that she is not more than
quaint and pleasing blending of young
girl and mature woman. Off the stage
she does not look over nineteen.
Her mother travels with her, and
her father, a Chicago business man,
who is on the road a great deal of the
time, happened to be in Topeka Tues
day.
w Yates, who has known them for
several years. But the doctor is not
responsible for the statement of Miss
CaldwelIs age.
The young star was born in Grand
Rapids, Mich, but received her mu-
steal education in Chicago. She has
been with the Sheehans for four years.
The first time she played the me-
chanical doll she had only three days
~ IN forn n O
Joseph sheehan, tenor, starring in
Love Tales of Hoffman," was here at
the old Crawford several years ago in
He was with Mr.. Savage for ten years.
He was born in Boston but received
the greater part of his musical educa-
ton and training in New York city.
Manager Sanders of the Sheehan
Opera company is also treasurer of
the Detroit ball team, and knows Ty
Cobb and other baseball stars quite
well. He says he spends his summer
vacation looking after the interests of
his baseball people.
Miss Marion Walker. the leading con-
tralto with the sheehan Opera com
pany, recently with the Chicago Grand
Opera company, is a Milwaukee girl.
She received her education in a con-
vent, and also much of her musical
OIlS SOY sue - qu4IS pAO04
of her convent training, although not :
Catholic.
A member of the Sfeehan company
who must be mentioned is Trouble"
Trouble makes trouble for dogs look
ing for trouble. Trouble is a fighting
bull-terrier. He belongs to Mr.. Shee-
han in particular and TO the company
in general Manager Sanders says that
he has been trained to jump up and
put his paws on the hotel clerks coun-
ter when he is told to register. and that
during the SHOW he contentedly remains
in a dressing room, never tries to leave
until the cu1 tain falls on the last act.
Mr.. Sheehan as Hoffman, looks like
sioner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24

Antonio, the German maiden, proved
as versatile an actress as an accom-
plished singer. Her combined dramatic
and musical talent tae into consid-
Grafton with her youth, places her in
the rank of a genius. She took both
high and low notes with equal ease
and left little to be desired from her
fresh young voice. Surely a great flu
ture awaits her. OF course Joseph
Sheehan satisfied. His notes were as
pure and clear as those of claironet,
and he was repeatedly applauded Miss
Marion Walker, the ccntralto scored
several distinct hits. Her voice is re-
markedly strong and clear. Charles
Swickward is a finished actor and sing
er as well as the translator of the
opera from the French into English.
Miss Ona Nay Miller, a Topeka harp
list, furnished music for the harp solo
in the second act, and also played the
harp with the orchestra. She did not
see the music until the Tuesday after
rCcn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
SMALL BOYS ARRESTED
Charged With Throwing Mud at a
Neighbours House.

Chester Judd, of North Topeka. OBJ
jected to the conduct Of boys who threw
mud at his family or his house. He
appeared before Judge Arnold and filed
"A complaint A warrant was issued and
turned over to Officer Anderson this
morning and he arrested the boys about
10 o'clock. They were brought to the
police station where they gave their
names as Ralph Mcfarland Virgil
Hart, Eugene Mcfarland, Harold Nc
Farland and Ralph Sand The boys are
from to II years of age and will be
turned over to the juvenile court.
Everybody read the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
POLICE JOTTINGS

Ethel Moore, a coIored girl of ques-
tionable character. excited the resi-
dents of East Crane street yesterday
afternoon by cutting Tressie Douglass,
another girl of the same complexion,
on the face with a razor. The two
women and a mum Der of others had
congregated and enjoyed themselves
when a quarrel was started between
the women. Ethel Moore thought her
adversary had som ething on her, and
razor and inflicted a deep flesh wound
The Moore woman was arraigned in
court this morning, but the Douglass
woman failed to appear or even failed
to file information against her up to
the present time.
Three DRINKS drew the usual five
per in police court this morning. The
three were just some of the ordinary
plain well done" and had not been
guilty of violating any of the other
laws, not even to raise a disturbance.
James Mitchell, a negro, has served
several enlistm ents in the regular army
and is tired of being arrested as sus-
pect of a deserter. He, with Charles
men, were arrested Wednesday night
in North Topeka by Officer Morgan,
who thought they were deserters from
Fort Riley, but they were released this
morning. Mitchell explained that he
was discharged after completing his
enlistment in 1910 and he was tired
of being charged with desertion. He
hiked for the recruiting station as soon
as he was given his release.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS.

The sub-junior class of the high school
| has challenged any other class in the
high school to a debate to be held at
any time. The challenge will probably
! be accepted by several of the classes
and perhaps some inter-class debates
will be held if enough classes become
interested
There is some talk about the Girls
! Debating club challenging the boys to
a debate to be held some time in
the near future. Principal Stout has
announced that if the debate is held it
will take place in the assembly hall
where the main body of students can
hear it.
George He'll, who is the manager of
the senior annual made a talk in gen
eral assembly Tuesday and told the
students about this publication. There
will be several new departments in this
paper that have never been seen In
any other annual. The annual will go
or sale at the high school on Thurs
day morning.
The senior class will hold their class
day on Thursday, and will present to
the school a farce, as well as several
other numbers of an interesting pro
gram. Owing to the lack of seats only
the seniors will be permitted to ask
their friends.
The students of the high school will
enroll for the coming term next Fri
day during the second hour. The sec
ond hour on this day will begin about
half past eight in order to allow plenty
of time for enrolling. Owing to this
new arrangement the pupils will be
granted a holiday on Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
First Real Opera of Season.

A near-capacity house saw 1.-THE Love
Tales of Hoffman, with its haunting
'fbarcarole'' presented at the Grand
last night by the Sheehan Opera COM
pany, the first high class opera heard
hero this season. While down on the
bills as a comic opera it is really grand
opera. The Barcarole. was probably the
most popular number, sung in beau
tiful Venetian background with moon
light effect IN the third act
Miss Gladys Caldwell, in the parts
of Olympia, the mechanical doll and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24

People comment favOrab1y on the
unusual effects of the electrical equip
ment and illumination in the various
booths at the Midwinter exposition.
OF the thirty-three exhibitors who
fitted up their booths with electrical
devices and lights, eighteen of them
were done by the H. B. Howard Elec-
trical company
In speaking of the exposition today
Mr.. Howard said: electricity is be-
ing recognized as a real necessity
every day in all schemes of decoration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS

In the ''Heart Breakers the authors,
Adams and Hough, nave struck a hap
py medium in the line of musical com :
edy and also have provided a clear
plot with a sweet little love story run
ming through it. George Damerel, who
was last seen in THE Merry Widow
of young men who having been Tilted
by the different girls that they have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-24

made love to, take vows to fool all of
Master falls in love with the girl,
Miss Ruth PEBBLES, and forswears his
VOWS, thereby breaking up the club.
The music of the Heart Breakers is
filed with song hits. The Heart Break
ers will be seen at the Grand Satur-
day matinee and night. The seats go
on sale in the morning for the produc-
ton.
Frank Mcintyre, the heavyweight
funmaker who for the past three sea-
sons has been the Bob Blake of James
Forbes comedy, 1.-The Travelling Sales
man." has Ieen elevated to the posi-
ton Ct star this season and comes to
the Grand Monday night in "Snobs,' -
Howard, in which he has scored tri-
umphs at the Hudlon theater New
York, and the Illinois theater, Chicago.
At the Grand on Tuesday night will
introduce a girl born in France I'm
der anO ner name, THE Gil from Rec
tors a niscbievous but harmless crea-
ture, has been adopted to this country
by Paul Potter, who in the importing
process has constructed what is said
to be one Of the most laughable farce
comedies ever produced.
In this busy world most people do
not have the time to read exhaustive
descriptions in newspapers and books
Of all the history making events that
are now taking place. To such, Lyman
H HoWe's Travel Festival which comes
to the Grand on Wednesday and Thurs
day Of next week with matinee Thurs
day at 4 o'clock, is a welcome change
from the usual dramatic offering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
CONFIRMS BIG CLASS.
One Hundred and Fifty Accepted by
Bishop Ward as Catholics.

A class of $50 persons were confirmed
at the Church of the ASSUMPTION SUNDAY
morning by the Right Rev. John Ward of
Kansas City, bishop of Ieavenworth The
procession headed by cross bearers and
bearers of sodalities, marched from AS
sumption hall on Jackson street around to
Elshth avenue, entering the church in
preparation for the ceremonies The
olshop and the clergy followed in the rear
oooseque el to mass Bishop Ward
preached the sermon which was followed
py confirmation and the Benediction of
the Holy Sacrament. Bishop Ward was
assisted by the Very Rev Dean HAYDEN
Father Embleau, the Rev. M. McMannus
or Duncan, Okla, Father Henry of St
Joseph's cathedral. and Father O'Beagley
of st. Francis hospital.
Children, be true be IovaJ +o the
promise you make was the advice of
BISHOP Ward. You will need sDeciaI
strength and you must equip yourselves
with spiritual ammunition by daily prayer
We must fight under the divine standard
II we are true and loyal to our divine
saviour Strive to be great which is that
greatness that consists in goodness. Love
God with your whole heart, your whole
strength and your whole mind. What does
1T matter to me if 1 am honored and re-
Spected OF men, II my name is written in
the Book of Life.
The world has one standard of great
ness, and Christ has established a very
d1fferent one. Be ideal men and ideal
women, and concrete examples of the
kind that should adorn Christians. Par
ents, watch over these children, pray for
them, set them shining examples in your
lives, that their faith may grow strong
Leave behind you children who will be
ornaments to religion. This will be your
consolation in that supreme moment and
your reward will be very great What
doth 1t profit a man to gain the whole
world and lose his own soul?
What have you left in the way of a
legacy to your children? Do what you
can to save society from the destruction
toward which it is rushing today.
wish to compliment you as a congregation
on the sacrifices you have made that the
the faith may live here. In education we
must look for a continuance of this fine
The provisions made for
higher education here have been very
great. The societies, sodalties and other
are flourishing and all be-
cause the faith is strong
Mrs. John Griley, the organist had
charge of the musical program. It fol-
lows:
Welcome song, ''Ecce sacerdes," G.
Kyrie, 'ZangPs Festival
Mass" Credo, Offertory, "Stabat Mater"
Sanctus, "ZangPs Festival Mass" Bene-
dictus, Agnus Del; Confirmation; Veni
Creator, W. c. Peters; Benediction, 20
Salutaris in Fourth Tone;'' "Tantum
Ergo 'tLaudate Dominum; Holy God
We Praise Thy Name"
Bishop Ward and the visiting clergy
were entertained at dinner by Father
Hayden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

town. was astounded by a curt COM
mand from his diminutive passenger.
Hi, you conductor! Open that win
dow. gotta see the country
Newsboys tease him by hiding his
cap, simply to hear him say with I'M
conscious profanity. For Gawd's sake,
you fellers, gimme my hail" If the
cap is slow in coming, he can fight
for his rights and acknowledges his
powers by the sweeping statement,
You betcha L can fight. The Greeks
is strong!
He is learning all branches of the
business, and will say in persuasive
tones to some member of the Office
corps. Come here, 1 wanna tell you
somethin'. Lemme write on type
writerl''
Every day he comes for his papers,
unless to use his own pathetic phras-
ing, he is "sick on bed He struts
into the room, slams two pennies on
the counter, and demands, Last edi-
ton ready?" If no one is polite
enough to pay any attention to him.
he will say in commanding tones to
whoever is near, Lift me up!''
Ill., he says with dignity, where's
my papers? Gotta get to my custom
ers.
whats the headlines say?'' he will
demand, as he receives his two copies
New rebellion. Mexico again dis
turbed,' somebody tells him.
He pokes his papers under his arm,
bangs out the door, and if he occa-
sionaly shouts Evening State Jour
sure to get the headlines right, and
dispose of those two copies. One sees
in George the coming f1nancier of the
country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
JOURNALS YOUNGEST NEwsBoY
George Chumos, Aged 5, Is an Unusual
Boy.

Little is known of the youngest
member On the staff of the State Jour
nal. He is particularly noticeable for
the shortness of his stature. width of
his waist and the size of his dimples.
He is George Chumos, aged 5, a news
boy and an ardent factor on the pa
per. Though he Is much respected
by everyone, his particular friend is
Oscar Wolf. circulation manager, 1.-The
man with the red mustache." George
has visited Mr.. Wolf, and brings back
the astounding news that they don't
use napkins at that house. mo maps"
reports George. There is nothing slow
about him, and though he left his nap
kfn1ess feast at a dark, cold hour, the
conductor who brought him back to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
NEARLY DEAD FROM GAS.
Harold Greider Is Resuscifated With
Difficulty.

Harold Greider, the 17-year-old son
of DIR. and Mrs. w. H Greider of 615
West Seventeenth street, and the hon
or student in the recent high school
graduating class, narrowly escaped
death by asphyxiation from gas fumes
at his home Saturday night. The
young man went to the bath room
about IL o'clock and about one and
one-half hours later some member of
the family found the light burning.
DR.. Greider was called and knocked
on the door, Not receiving a response,
he forced the door and found his son
lying on the floor and unconscious.
The boy was taken to another room
and resuscitated by artificial respira-
ton. After several hours he regained
consciousness and is now reported to
be recovering rapidly.
The gas stove in the bath room had
been burning several hours, and al
though it was properly connected,
enough of the poisonous fumes es-
capped to produce dangerous results
The boy had left the tub and is
thought to have collapsed as he made
an attempt to shut off the gas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
POLICE JOTTINGS.

The prisoners in the city jail have
been put TO work en- the rock pile. The
rock nile was discontinued last fail
with the advent of unpleasant weather
and the prisoners, who could not pay
their fines, have been allowed to serve
| their time by laying it out in jail. Be
| ing given this privilege and on account
| of the unpleasant weather there was
an element which did not resent being
| locked up in the city jail and the
prison has been well filled all Wintei
Now that work on the rock pile has
! been resumed it is thought that this
element will make more of an effort
to keep out of the tolls of the police
that they not be required to work on
the rock pile. Major Charles Lindsey
is in charge of the prisoners who are
at work
John Smith was standing on the
drawbar OF a car while his partner
was in the car throwing out coal. when
he was arrested but the court did not
think Smith was guilty Of stealing coal
although he admitted that the circum-
stances were against Smith. Sm1 III s
friend made his escape when Special
officer George Ward appeared and
Smith was caught by the officer. He
was released by the court this morn
ing
Bados sylvia, a Mexican was arrest
ed Sunday night by Officer Frazier
while in possession of butcher knife
which was concealed in his clothing.
Bados probably signifed bad or dan
gerous but he need not adopt this cog
nonlen as all Mexicans are considered
pad when carrying knife of that de-
scription while in Gringo territory.
The Mexican will be summoned to ap-
pear in court at $3.50 this afternoon to
oh of
cealed weapons.
William Ross, negro, took baud
in a family quarrel Sunday and was
later arrested on warrant whicn
charged him with an assault. The
quarrel. was in the family of w. j.
Willard. Ross, while trying to stop
the ouarreI pushed Chas, Willard, minor
son of W. J. Willard and for this the
warrant was issued. Ross appears to
he a peaceful character but he pleaded
guilty to the charge and was given
a minimum fine of So by his honor
this morning.
John wa Mas Suck had been suck
ing the small END of a bottle which
contained fire water and was arrest
ed nv officer J. Anderson Sunday nignt
on the charge of being drunk. John
is proud OF his name and insists that
it be spelled and pronounced correct
Nv. In the absence of the necessary
wampus equivalent to the sum of IS.
John was put to work on the city rock
pile and will not be allowed the privl-
lege of returning to his tepee on the
reservation at Mayttta for five days.
Detective Ed Voiles has dog in his
possession, not 'houn' but a cocker
spaniel and he won't allow it to be
kicked around. He is searching for
the owner of the dog which was found
in the possession of Ro1lie C1uff when
the latter was arrested Saturday af-
ternoon. Cluh was arrested while in
possession the dog and number of
fancy pigeons which belonged to Geo.
HeIwig at 30S Chandler street In
addition to stealing the pigeons. Ciuff,
it is charged, stole some wire which ne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
THE TEST OF TIME

is sure test by which to gauge the
efficacy of any remedy for human all
ments, whether advertised or ethical
ly prescribed by a physician.
A medicine that has stood the test
of time is Lydia E. Pinkham'S Vege-
table Compound. It's intrinsic merit
has been proven by the fact that for
nearly forty years it has been reliev-
ing womankind form suffering and
has constantly grown in popularity.
The demand for it today is larger
than that of any similar remedy in the
world.
This famous remedy for female ills
has prove dto be of incalculable value
to hundreds of thousands of American
women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
The Easter Glove

call attention Easter Gloves too early
by mentioning that the mporations ample here
We have everything in either long or short kid
gloves which the reasonably demands Those of
special mention
TrefOusse 16button length glace, in black and white
embroidered back; then there the plain back eff
of pink blue champagne black and
white at, per pair $3.50.
TrefOuSse 12button length glace in black, white tan
champagne, at pair $500.
a
atper pail
the news had les
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
TEX JONES COMES BACK
Kelley Also to Return to JoetOWn and
Clements to Wichita.

Chicago, March 25.-First Base
man '"Tex'' Jones and Outfielder KEEL
ley have been turned back by the
Chicago Americans to the St. Joseph
Western league, and Catcher Clements
has been released to Wichita, whence
he came, according to news from the
training camp at Waco today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Buckley's animals will be the head
line act at the Novelty this week, with
the three Richardson's, Howard and
Hall, Master Hale, and others right
off of some of the big vaudeville cir
cults
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

used in building a pen for them and
a number of bantam chickens which
he traded off for large chickens. Mr..
Helwig went to the Office of the coun
ty attorney this morning and swore
to a complaint for the issuance of d
state warrant for the arrest of Cuff
on the charge of burglary. Voiles and
Golf arrested Cuff at his home on
Grafton street. The dog is being held
for Identification.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

The North Brothers will offer their
entire cast, including Orval Spurrier,
Ann Bronaugh, Mr.. Hand, Miss Leroy
Patti Mckinley and Harry North, also
little Emma Gregg, who will play the
part of the boy which is necessary in
THE Squaw Man." at the Majestic this
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

SC Dutch Linen Tape. 2 bolts,
So.
1Oc English Twill Tape, 10
yd. bolt, 10.
Sc White Cotton Tape, IL.
SC White Cotton Tape, 30.
15c Taffeta Seam Binding,
12f.
SC Shaped Dress Banding, for
yard, 80.
1Oc Feather Stitch Braids, So
15c Feather Stitch Braids,
12G.
15c Mohair Skirt Braids, 5
yds., lie.
15c Mercerized Corset Laces,
8 yds., 1Oe.
SC Brass Safety Pins, nickel
ed, sizes 1, 2, and 3, two
cards, So.
&c Duplex Safety Pins, So.
SC Tape Lines, 36 inches long,
4G. re
SC Tracing Wheels, 4e.
25c Tracing Wheels, zig.
10c Curling Irons, 81.
sc Imperial Hooks and Eyes,
blk. and white, all sizes,
card, 40.
1Oc Hooks and Eyes, Poets
Make, all sizes, in blk. and
white, card, So.
SOC Shears, with tension
spring, $50.
25c Spool Holders, 19S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
Latest Creations in Ladies' Neckwear
For Easter

Our showing of the newest novelties in madys neck
dress can only be appreciated by seeing lines
we are displaying at this time. the Roses
and Corsage bouquets daintiy perfectly I'D
in shape and colors to almost they are
real New collar and cuff plain Swiss embroid
effects Guimps, yokes fancy collars net bows
and jabots dainty handkerchies delicate colorings
in embroidered and hemmed edges prices ranging from
25c up $780,
The fancy novelties grade neclwear is rep-
resented in strong line of net tissues
also the hand crocheted fringe effects