Secret Footpath  Between Two Lovers
 July  2, 1892
 There  are rumors that  the villa of      Kaiser Franz Joseph  has been connected with the villa  of Katharina  Schratt.       When the  emperor goes to Katharina  Schratt’s early in the morning to  eat       breakfast with her, police  agents guard the path to ensure that  curious       people do not  disturb them.  The emperor met the beautiful  Katharina  Schratt      at  a theater performance in Vienna.  There are  also rumors that the       emperor’s wife, Elizabeth, approves of the  relationship.  Katharina   Schratt      is married to Baron Nikolaus Kiss  de Itebe.  Katharina  Schratt has  been a royal actress      since 1887.   Empress Elisabeth  Elizabeth is also supposedly aware of  the       secret connection  between the two villas.  (found at:   http://project1.caryacademy.org/TurnofCentury/WnGossip.htm)

Uh-oh, I think think they're on to us.

As an actress of the Imperialism era , how do you feel the arts were treated in our era? As it seems some thought the arts were to "radical". I've always loved the theatre, and designing theaters is a favorite of mine. As i designed and built Cincinnati's Music Hall. Im not sure if you've heard of it before, but world known artists have performed in the venue. Thank you for time. I hope to hear from you. - Smauel Hannaford
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