The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03


from a fall from q horse when IA
years of age. He comes under the in
fiuence of a young lady who persist
emily tells him that good is the only
power in the world and finally after
year brings him to his health. 1.-The
Right Princess is of value as a hint
of what can be done in theater to
reach the hearts of the people. The
sale Of seats for this production will
begin. Monday morning.
william A. Brady announces Ready
Money" James Montgomery's comedy.
at the Grand next Saturday after
noon and night. Advance notice de-
clares the original production is book
ed for Topeka-the play ran eight
months in New York and London. The
hero is young chap who has Is cents
piece is said to be full OF dramatic
situations and amusing lines.
Among metropolitan productions Of
special merit prominent place was
given THE Grain of Dust" by the late
David Graham Phillips, whose wanton
assassination some time ago at the
hands OF q lunatic stirred the literary
world.
The stage version of the book was
made by Louis Evan Shipman for Jas.
X. Hackett. 1t will be the actor-man-
ayers offering in this city on January
13. Almost every one has read The
Grain of Dust" For the benefit Of
those few who have not, a slight
sketch of the story follows:
Frederick Norman, a brilliant young
corporation lawyer, has practically put
| himself at the head Of his profession
despite his youth. Equally successful
in a social way, ne is engaged to
the catch Of the season. Josephine Bur-
roughs. Everything is running
smoothly until Norman discovers the
hidden and unsupported charms in a
quiet little blonde typewriter. Dorothy
! Hallowell. who works in his Office.
Mr.. Shipman's dramatization is said to
t be clear, concise and forceful inasmuch
! as none of the story value has been
| lost.
In the cast Of dignity and distinction
will be found. besides Mr.. Hackett as
Frederick Norman, Beatrice Beckley,
Mr.. Hackett's new leading woman.
When the curtain fell at the Broad
way in Denver short time ago. Dem
yer saw the last of Henry Miller. He
has decided to leave the stage to re-
tire to his beautiful farm near New
York and enjoy the life of country
gentleman. He made this announce
nent after the show.
You see,'' said he. 1.-The people no
longer want the fine and delicate in
art. Everything must have what they
sail punch
Edith Thayer, who appears here in
The FREELY on January 16. is the
subject Of the following interview in
the San Antonio Express:
Who is Edith Thayer?
| That was the question that probably
(! occurred to many who read the an
nouncement: Arthur Hammerstein
presents Edith Thayer in The Fire
| fly"
| After the second act at the Grand
1 opera house last night the question
was changed slightly. People began
to say: She is certainly little artist,
but who Is she? never heard of her
! before
This was not surprising. The all
i wise dramatic critic was in much the
+, same quandary. There was not the
least doubt that here was truly great
little artist possessed of an altogether
i unusual voice; but he had never heard
Of her. So he went right to the lady
herself to find out the answer to the
\ question.
rs this the first time you have
played in SAN Antonio ?" he asked,
after seating himself comfortably on
her wardrobe trunk in her dressing
4 room.
:.The first time?s she inquired,
why. Of course. This Il the first