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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07

chorus wished to conduct the oratorio
himself, although he admitted he had
never before led an orchestra How
ever, he took q brief trip to a nearby
city where there was a resident
orchestra, and was fortunate in hav-
ing an opportunity to hear a fine per-
Torrance of the work In question. He
listened carefully, score In hand, and
then felt that he was entirely COM
petent to conduct the oratoriO him.
self.
THE orchestra and the quartet,
which was composed Of celebrated
singers, arrived early on the day OF
the performance, and rehearsals were
started Immediately. The novice con-
in trying to follow the complicated
score and give the different sections
Of the orchestra, the soloists and the
chorus the proper cues, not to men,
ton certain trif1ing details Of finish
and niceties of Interpretation It was
a bigger task than he had bargained
for, and the sweat broke out ON his
brow and his harassed look deepened
to one OF desperation as he strove to
bring ouder out Of chaos
AT $3.50 p. m. the conductor was
still madiy rehearsing his forces, as
the solOicts, worn out with the long
vigil, stole away for a little food and
rest The performance began at
O'Clock. The audience was large and
enthusiastic. the conductor faded but
confident, and the solofsts and orches-
tra-weary. Things started of fairly
well, but gradually An uncomfortable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07
At the orpheum Next Week.

The Orpneum promises to keep
something interesting going on all next
week, commencing with the new bill
which opens with Mondays matinee.
For the first three days of the week,
Orpheum audiences will have the op-
portunity of witnessing the initiation
of a Topeka dramatic favorite into the
vaudeville field. Neal Anderson, late
of the North Brothers Stock company,
is booked for Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday as singer Of character
and dialect songs and will demon
strate that his ability is not confined
to the drama alone Anderson has
several songs which are distinct hits
The big number on the Orpheum's bill
is Dixon, Bowers & Dixon, assisted by
Miss Burke, in a comedy musical slkit
which they call THE Arkansaw Fid-
der With rural settings and makeup
which is not overdone, this quartette
amuses in way that is different. De-
Voc & Mack have a comedy novelty act
Introducing a mechanical COW. Miss
Helen Dickson is singing Coincidence
who is making hit in ST. Joseph
this week. and according TO the photos
which she has furnished. is unusually
pretty Gerhart & Noblette have a
comedy. singing and talking act New
picture and new music will open the
regular bill.
Wednesday night the tango contest
will be repeated at the Orpheum. This
stunt drew the theater's record crowd
last Wednesday, it being Impossible to
admit all who asked for tickets Nc
more than six couples will be entered.
but rehearsals will be given upon re-
quest. 1t is probable that THE Coun-
try Store" which took 80 well last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07

next Tuesday. played IA performances
week for 20 consecutive weeks, and
turned people away at every perform
ance. She is credited with eccentricity,
but her press agent assures the public
this is true art. In addition to singing her
famous songs, Miss Tanguay will be
seen in her original Interpretation of
"Salome." said to be the sensation OF
the show.
1.-The Shepherd of the Hills dram
atization of Harold Bell Wright's novel
of the same name by Mr.. Wright and
| Fishery w. Reynolds, is announced for
production at the Grand on March %.
| Never in the history of book publish
! ing has a novel attained such a wide
spread popularity in the short space
| of four years. It has exceeded by one
hundred thousand copies the sale of
the previous biggest. seller, David
Harum." In making a play of his
story, the author, in cola boration with
Mr.. Reynolds. has retained the dra-
matte possibilities Of the book, making
! the love story of Young Matt and
Sammy Lane his big theme.
1.-THE Newlyweds and Their Baby"
| will be seen Wednesday afternoon and
night at the Grand with a company of
| fun experts.
| Aaron Hoffman and Paul West, re-
| sponsible for the book, have succeeded
| in putting together a comedy calling for
| costumes, catchy songs and clever ac-
tors.
1.-THE Newlyweds and Their Baby
shows better craftsmanship in con-
struction than most musical comedies.
! because it has at least a consistent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07

For years the Washburn Dramatic
club has packed the Grand opera house
with a pleased audience. This year
the cast is up to the college high stand
ard.
Eva Tanguay appearing twice in her
clever vaudeville program at the Grand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07

plot which mingles a bit Ct pathos and
sentiment with the songs and fun. Spe-
cial popular prices have been arranged
by the management for the Wednes-
day matinee.
The Wolfe Stock company opens next
week at the Majestic. playing Charles
Klein's Broadway success, THE Gamb-
lers,'' a sequel to THE Lion and the
Mouse" Helen Ware created the role
of Catherine Darwin, which will be
played in Topeka by Hazel Wylde.
Jack Marvin, we'll known to stock pat
rons in town, is cast as Wilbur Eric
son.
"The Gamblers is said to be a good
/. bill, Much interest is evinced in the
first appearance of the new company,
popular in Wichita for several years.
Love, marriage and divorce, business.
banking and civil law play important
parts in the story. said to be strong
one. The climax is the battle Of wits
between the district attorney and the
young head of a banking concern.
The outlook for the coming week. at
the Novelty is bright. Five Of the
highest priced acts the theater has
ever played are booked to appear
Comedy and lots of singing and dane
ing are included in the bill.
Larkins & Buns, in burlesQue
strong act, will open the show. It is
said that this act contains more laugh
able situations than any act on the
entire circuit.
MOrrell & Yaeger have an unusual
list Of songs, including classic, senti-
| ment and ragtime, which they present
| in an effective way.
Joseph Bannister and Grace Darmond,
two well -own vaudeville people, will
! present the famous comedy playlet.
| THE Waif.''
Laurie Ordway. the merry English
| coincidence, who is claimed to be
''America's gain and England's loss,
will be seen in an original copyrighted
act Of her own. Her representations
are of "A London Slavey," IAN Ameri-
can Soubrette'' and 1.-THE Militant Suf-
! fragette.''
| Salbinf & CROWN, an act full Of GIN
| ger, presenting little and lots of things
| to make one laugh, will be on the
program They have been on the stage
for more than 20 years and are well
known in the large American theaters.
This team cannot be equalled for ver-
satility and talent.
The last half of the week the best
little tab show en- route will be offered.
entitled, Saratoga Springs" including
| a bevy OF pretty dancing and singing
girls and a number Of excellent come
diennes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07

Then Eva Tanguay Marches
Right Into Town.
NENLYWEDS WITH US AGAIN
Washburn Students Plan q Big
Time Saturday.
Stock, Vaudeville and Tabloid
at Other Houses.
At the Grand.

At the Grand.
Monday night-Nazimova in Bella
Donna"
Tuesday. afternoon and night-Eva
Tanguay.
Wednesday. afternoon and night-The
Newlyweds.
-Washburn PLAY.
March 2s-The Shepherd Of the Hills.
At the Majestic.
Wolfe Stock company in THE Gamb-
lers.'
At the Novelty.
Vaudeville and Musical Comedy.
At the Orpheum.
Vaudeville.
The four plays to be given at the
Grand next week will meet the de-
mands Of all theater patrons-drama,
vaudeville with an international star,
musical comedy, and amateur theatre
Gals. Monday comes Nazimova, err
ratio and fascinating, as Bella Donna
in Hichens' strange story: then comes
Eva Tanguay, followed by 1.-The Newly
weds," and the Washburn college play.
''All-of-a-sudden Peggy"
e. II. Sothern is playing next week
at the Shubert in Kansas City. ap-
pearing Monday. Tuesday and
wv CQuS0Oay, anu W0OucSOAy 1uO SAT-
urday matinees. as Francois Villon in
eff Were King" A number of To-
peka people are planning to see him.
6othern spoke of Justin McCarthys
great book when the actor was in To-
peka last December, mentioning it as
one Of his first successes, and declar-
ing that he had not changed his inter-
probation Of the intrepid Frenchman
since his first conception OF the char
acter. Vil1on was a poet and a lover
and a hero. Sothern speaks the lines
around which the plot IS woven:
Louis the Little, play the Grand,
Buffet the foe with sword and lance,
If Villon were the King of France!"
The distinguished Russian actress,
Madame Nazimova, under the man.
agement of Charles Frohman, is to
present locally her latest and great
est success, Bella Donna" The
story of Bella Donna" is one of un-
happiness and discomfort, but it is
crowded with a wealth of attractive
color and Nazimova is said to shine
with brilliancy. Nazimova visualizes
Mrs. Chepstow's character; the trans
cendent wickedness of the woman is
cunningly and clearly brought out by
her artistry. Unpleasant women are
not a stage novelty-most Of them
show an eleventh hour repentance.
This Bella Donna does not do. When
the end comes, and she is forced to
give up lover and husband both. she
takes her punishment like a stole.
Charles Frohman has made an elab-
crate production, showing beautiful
bits of the Nile country. The storm
effect in the second act is carried out
with such close attention to detail
that the results are realistic. Nazi-
nova in bella Donna" comes to the
Grand on Monday evening for one
performance.
For years the Washburn Dramatic
club has packed the Grand opera house
with a pleased audience. This year
the cast is up to the college high stand
ard.
Eva Tanguay. appearing twice in her
clever vaudeville program at the Grand
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ous1y. The disgruntled conductor.
pulling himself together, caught the
beat and was able to finish the per
formance in good order. but it was
whether he ever acknowledged II or
not"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07

Hanlin, Tenor, saved Orchestra.
Musical presence of mind-with
which many a good artist is unblessed
is amusingly illustrated in a story OF
conductorship told recently by a wri-
ter in the New York Times He gave
the episode as follows:
"A renowned symphony orchestra,
carrying its own conductor and vocal
eastern festival cities to strengthen
and lend luster to the local forces. AT
one place, the local director of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-07
Han,lin, Tenor, saved Orchestra.

night, will be repeated the coming Fri
day.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-22
ply hour would be.

Ply hour would be.
When he came I hadn't made UP
my mind. l didn't know whether 1
wanted the engagement to be long or
short, or, i'm fact, what to do with it
at all. l really wasn't ready to face
Cuthbert again SO soon. stalled.
The maid came up with the in
formation that Cuthbert was fever
ishly waiting for me downstairs to
see if Twas in. Maggie is one girl
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-22
Chapter LVlII.

Chapter LVlll.
After the Selwins went away Dick
told me he never expected that they
would call upon us He said that Mr..
SeIwin told him that he felt himself
getting old and was looking for new
blood to. inject enthusiasm in the
business.
HE more than intimated that 1
might gain the position of manager"
said Dick exultantly.
''He spoke of you, Margie, and said
he himself attributed his entire sue
cess in life to his wife. He said, Once
when everything looked very dark for
me, when 1 had first organized the
book company and rival concern
had Matched up charge of con-
spiracy and graft against me, and,
although the charge was ridiculous,
it worried me lot, Mrs. Selwin never
lost faith in me. She always contriv-
ed to make me forget all about dis
arrangements and annoyanees after
1 left my Office"
I thought of the little story that
Mrs. Selwin had told me, but said
nothing.
eff we can manage to live on our
salary we can pay for the rest of our
stock in about three years. My! Mar
gle, wen be rich before we know it!'
81 don't think we ought to count
on Is per cent every year, Dick, but
there is no reason why we should not
live on your salary and save little
too. 1 do not believe anyone
should live up to his entire income .
SeIWin said that the principal rea-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-22
THE CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
DICKS HIGH HOPES

III E1STEO
son the firm had determined to push
me ahead was the fact that | had
accumulated 5000 to invest. did
mot tell them, Margie," said Dick,
with quick look at me to see how
would take it, that ! ACCUMULATED
the five thousand when 'accumuIat-
ed my wife,"
"It wasn't necessary, Dick, dear;
am so glad had it,
you've still got it, sweetheart, for
you know had all the stock made
out to YOU" answered Dick quickly,
as though he was afraid I would
think he wanted my money.
81 don't care who has it, Dicky, as
long as it is in the family" 1 said,
reaching up to kiss him-and we
both laughed.
After this Dick was so excited that
he could not pay any more attention
to the rooms and he only half heard
when l told him how l had put cur
tain across the big closet, giving him
part of it, and told him that one of
his big drawers and one of the little
ones in the bureau were to be his.
could see that he had already be-
gun campaigns in number Of cities
to introduce his school books. It was
most interesting to me to see how
completely he had dismissed every
thing and every one from his mind
and filed it with hopes and plans. of
future business success.
1 saw how foolish had been my
idea that he could think of me all
the time, and I understood for the
first time why he seemed to be think
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-22

in a million. She hadn't let on l was,
in the house. "Sh-h-h!' l whispered.
Tell him Pm not at home Tell him
I'm taking a bath. Tell him any
thing" l peeped and saw Cuthbert
walking away scratching his ear. 1
guess it was some jolt.
It's funny. had great curiosity
to get engaged. But my curiosity to
get married isn't there.
(continued)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-25
Notice of PrObating Will.

To all whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Iowa,
in and for Dec9tur county, an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of A. J. Ev-
ans, late of said county, deceased,
and that 10 o'clock a. m, of the 25th
day of August, 1914, has been fixed
for the probate of said will, at which
time you can appear at the Court
House in said county and show cause,
if any there be, why said Will should
not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said court at Leon, Iowa, this 9Th
day of June, 1914.
(seaD E. E. BECK,
43-3t Clerk of District Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-25
A Funeral Grafton.

When John Smith died the preach
err arose at the funeral and pro-
nounced this enconium:
John Smith was a man. That is
why we are gathered here to do him
honor. For, while the earth is full
of men, a man is still rare thing
He was a man, firstly, because he
earned his living. l should put that
as the prime test. The most import
ant thing for any human being is to
do something for which the world is
willing to give him food and clothes.
He never inherited any money. No
body ever gave him any. What he
got was paid him for honest work.
He was a man because he wanted no
other kind of money
He married and came to this town
80 years ago. He took his wife be-
cause he loved her and she loved him.
They had no worldly goods then. He
| was man because love was enough
| for him when it came to marrying.
He liked to work, and when his
days work was done he liked to play.
He liked the folks that liked him.
Those who did not like him he kept
away from as much as possible. He
got along with everybody because he
never tried to get along with anybody
he couldn't get along with. He was
not saint. He was a human, which
is better.
He was not liar, not in any per
| cent His word was never doubted.
He was not sorry for himself. He
never achieved fame nor position, but
he was cheerful and was fountain
of contentment to all who knew him.
He gave his children a good educa-
ton, for that he said he owed them.
He kept up his life insurance and his
widow is decently provided for. He
was man because he discharged his
responsibilities to those dependent
upon him.
He did his own thinking. Nobody
every stampeded him into any move
ment, cause or cult in which there
after he was to think as others voted.
He worked with various organlZa-
tons SO long as they served his pur-
pose; he was no toOl.
He was never known to whip his
horse nor to kick his dog. He was
friendly with the birds. Bees would
not sting him. Squirrels ate from
his hand.
He was disciplined. He could hold
his tongue, govern his temper, and
control his passions. But he never
tried to discipline others.
He was an expert at mlndlng his
own affairs, also at letting his neigh
bors mind theirs.
His children loved him and did as
he wished, because they knew him,
never because they were afraid OF
him. He was more than their faith
err: he was their friend.
To him every woman was an appeal
for protection. and for respect. He
never looked upon woman with an
eye for conquest He was more than
male; he was man.
His muscles were strong. His
health was good His brain was clear.
His heart was big and tender. His
conscience was keen His love was
loyal.
He had vivid sense Of humor. He
laughed a great deal. He untangled
many knot among his friends by
finding the funny end Of the string.
Somehow it never occurred to people
to elect him to any prominence. He
was one of them. He remained
man.
The worlds stage and we play
many parts. Let us thank God,
brethren, that here and there some
one, like John Smith, finds it to his
taste to play the man.-Dr. Frank
Crane.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-25
Notice of PrObating Will.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Va, hnrnhxr nnfifin1 tn # I

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Iowa
in and for Decatur county, an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament Of John w
Keller, late of said county, deceased
and that 10 o'clock a. m, of the 25th
day of August, 1914, has been fixed
for the probate of said will, at which
time you can appear at the Court
House in said county and show cause
if any there be, why said Will should
not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, I have here.
unto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court at Leon, Iowa, this
tn day of June, 1914.
(seaD E. E. BECK,
44-St Clerk of District Court
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-25

Rags Wanted-The Reporter Of
fee wants to buy quantity of clean
cotton rags. Must not be less than
IL inches square, and larger prefer
red. Will pay 2 cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy wooden rags.
Bring in your rags and get the
money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-25

c.. E. Butler does all kinds Of
ewelry repair work.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-11-20

which the liquid manure can be
pumped, in one corner at the deer end
Of the pit dig hole IS inches deep
by 2h feet In diameter. To protect
the concrete floor. at the upper end OF
the driveway excavate trench .
inches wide and feet deep for con.
crete foundation apron. Extend 1t
around the corners and slope 1t up
ward to meet driveway incline.
In general. the framing Of the forms
Is similar to that Of shallow pits. II
the earthen walls stand firm. only an
inside form will be needed. Other.
wise, build an outer form For the
forms use 1.inch siding on Q by inch
studding spaced Q feet inches.
These uprights need not be cut to
exact lengths. Save lumber by allow
ing them to extend above the siding
Stiffen each section of the form by
mailing a 2 by inch scantling to the
uprights at the top and bottom Of the
forms.
Erect the forms in the pit. Sci
them on S-inch concrete blocks OF
bricks, so that the floor may be bull
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-11-20
COLORADO ECHO EXPLODED
Stage Driver Explaining Beauties OF
Rocky Mountains to Tourists
Gets Startling Answer.

Senator Charles S. Thomas OF Colo
RADIO delights to tell this joke on his
own beloved Rocky mountains:
1--WE have the most wonderful
scenery In the world out in Colorado,
enthuses the senator. land our can
yons and gorges are marvels OF ma
lures handiwork. AS for our echoes
listen to this:
"A guide was taking party OF tour
lists by coach through the mountains
west Of Denver. AS they descended the
side Of steep canyon he halted the
coach and ordered his party to alight.
Then. ranging them up along the road.
side, he spoke:
In this canyon, ladies and gentle
men, Is the most remarkable echo In
the state; indeed. probably the most
wonderful in the United States. and.
possibly, In the world. Now, lsten!'
Forming his hands like a mega
phone. he shouted across the empty
void OF the canyon:
| 'Hello-o-o-o-on
"ln few seconds there came from
the opposite side OF the canyon In
tones like human voice the reply:
'Hello-o-oo.!'
Wonderful Marvelous!' exclaimed
the members OF the party, as a buzz OF
admiration ran through the ranked
line.
Now. Just listen to this said the
guide, proud OF his little show. and.
again raising his hands to his mouth.
he shouted:
what are y doing over there?'
And from the tangled thicket that
clothed the opposite wall the echo an
swered:
None o. your business! Wash
ington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-11-20
CHAPTER ~.

Just how much more freely Kath-
crime might have revealed her aims
and inspirations, Slade could not
know. for at that moment the butler
appeared and engaged his attention.
As the man withdrew, Slade spread
wide his arms and announced gran
diloquently:
"The gentleman Of the waterfront
crowd, II you please. Mr.. Wesley
Merritt, the gentleman who wasn't 60
Ing to darken my door. is here!"
He broke of with q loud. mirthless
laugh. As we'll as any man who ever
lived, he liked to feel the grip Of his
own power. He had come to the point
where It was genuine satisfaction to
humble men and conquer things.
Wesley Merritt" the senator was
almost too surprised for speech.
After his abuse OF you In the paper
today. And Hunt! How did you
do it,"
This is the sort OF thing I like
broke in Katherine. eagerly. "Oh, It's
80 exciting" she declared, her eyes
glowing with eagerness and animation
"oh, Mr.. Slade. how did you make
them kow-tow?"
SHADES reply was prevented by the
brusque, excited entrance of Merritt
and Hunt. The pair, angry and bel
ligerent. strobe into the room without
q word. Merritt, small. wiry. ener
getic, was in the lead. followed closel,
by his shadow and echo, Hunt.
"Is II trueT he demanded angrily
before he realized that Slade was no
alone. How do you do. senator
Miss StricklandW he exclaimed, II
surprise. Lovely home you have. Mr.
slade," hc added. trying to adjust him
self to the scene he had not expected
IAN astonishing rumor has reache,
US, Mr.. slade," he finally declared, gel
ting down to the business Of his inva
sion. 1T concerns you, senator.
concerns every public-spirited man 4
the city. Is II true, Slade, that yo
have bought up our entire water from
, on which our residences-our ol
homss-the mansions Of the city fact