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Thomas (AUGUSTUS an American)

AUGUSTUS, an American and educated in the public schools of his THOMAS native city. For two years after leaving school he studied law, then became page boy in the 41st United States Congress.

Next he spent six years in practical railroading in the freight department, after which he became a writer and illustrator on St. Louis, Kansas City and New York newspapers, becoming editor and proprietor of the Kansas City Mirror. He also became interested in politics and was a Democratic candidate for the state legislature. Gradually he took up the writing of plays, the first of which were for publication only. Later his dramatic works were produced and immediately attained a wide popularity. Among his productions are: "The Burglar"; "Colorado"; "The Man of the World"; "New Blood"; "The Earl of Pawtucket", "The Witching Hour"; "The Harvest Moon"; and "Kentuck."