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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

New Haven. June 23-The decisive
Princeton bail maSch was won by
Princeton at the Yale field this afternoon
after stubborn contest of eleven inn
ings. The fact that Yale had won two
games from the Tigers, one on neutral
grounds in New York, a crowd of about
$500 Yale sympathiZers and alumni were
present, that II was Yales commence
ment day game and than Yale went in
and secured two runs al the start. made
me match look like Yale victory, but
Princeton rallied. The latter part of the
game was perfectly played by the visit
ors, and Yale was unable to send a man
around In the eleventh inning Ward
and Easton walked on balls. and Kelly
scored Ward on a single. Score:
r. II. T.
Yale ........2 o 90 OOOO-3 8 q
Batteries: Wilson and Titus; Green
way and Murphy
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Suffolk 10; Gl,entn.

Suffolk, Va. June 23.-Baker. the COM
ing twirler, oiiiciated in the box for
suffolk THIS afternoon, and held his on
ponants, the Clients. of Norfolk, to four
mis-. He was lit,le wild burt with
more practice, PROMISES TO become an
objective pitcher. The locals hit Ed
wards hard. Thei visitors. excepting
their inabiihiy TO hit, played very fair
ball, and are a gentlemanly lot of fell
lows. This is said to be their first de-
ieat this season, but of course. they
nave not Played against the Sufrolks be-
fore. Sttth, of the locals, made two sin
giles and home run. McGrath and
McC!are. on the visitors, played well
The score:
r. H. e
suffolk. $40. 3 I 10 0 0 Ole IS 3
Ghent. ....... o o 0 o 1 O 0 % 5
BATTERIES: Baker and Kiby; Edwards
and Housfordl Umprc-Vanderslice.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
A Hot Game.

Chicago, June 23.-The Colts won an
other hot game from the Cincinnatis
to-day by falling on Fishers
curves In the eventh inning.
Briggs held the Reds safe
from the start. and with perfect support
would have lett them down with one run.
He was steady at the right time. Inks
started in for the Reds, but was taken
out In the fourth on account OF wildness.
Attendance. 1900. Score:
r. II. E.
Chicago ...O12 OO3ox-7 In (
Cincinnati 80 0 2011OO 3 &
batteries: Briggs and Daley; Inks.
Fisher and Vaughan.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

nance Of the "Corky" we once loved so
well, and strange TO say. he was just as
far from perfect at the. bat as in the
diamond.
Aside from ibis one exception every
body played great ball. Ramp. Wenz,
Turner and Armstrong were all In 81
with both feet, while THE work of the
outfeld was inspiring. Nor were the
visitors behind i'm fielding. for they go;
everything that came their way with
grace and ease. 1t was one of the best
days of the season for grandstand work
and the spectators got the benefit of IT..
See the score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
a Pretty Game.

petersburg, Va, June 23.-Portsmouth
defeated Petersburg to-day in a long
drawn-out and uninteresting game. Arm
strong attempted TO do the pitching. but
AFTER allowing the visitors six hits i'm the
second inning he was taken out and Kit
son substituted, who Jared even worse
= ne VISITORS, barring couple of unim-
por'ant errors in the first inning put up
one of the pre.tiest games seen 'here .hiS
season. Score;
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Timely Hitting.

Cleveland, June 23.-Timely hitting in
.nt MIN ana sixth innings won to-day's
game for Cleveland Score:
C, X. H e.
Cleveland 80 0 O13 Ox-6 10 2
flttsourg ......1 90 1O1O-5 |
Banerie:-Cuppy and O'Connor; Haw-
Icy and Merritt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

. PROPOSALS FOR COAL FOR THE
NAVY-YARDS. NEW YORK AND
NORFOLK, VA, &c.-Junc 4, lSa6-Seal-
ed proposals. endorsed Proposals for
Norfolk, Va. etc. 10 be opened June 20.
1885, will be received at the Bureau OF
Supplies and Accounts. Navy Department,
June 20. 1896, and publicly opened imme,
diately thereafter, to furnish at the New
York and Norfolk Navy-yards. etc, a
quantity of bituminous coal The coal
must conform to the Navy standard, and
pass the usual naval inspection. Blank
proposals will be furnished upon applica-
or Norfolk. Va. The attention Of manu-
facturers and dealers is invited. Tie bids
all other things being equal. decided by
lot The Department reserves the right
to waive defects or to reject any or ali
bids not deemed advantageous to the
Government. EDWIN STEWART, Pay
master general, u. S. n. jelO-we, fr-2w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
The summer Races Mt t.reenviIIc

Greenville, n. c., June 23.-(Special)
July 4th Is the date for the beginning
OF the summer races at this place. a
number OF horses have already been en-
Tered and big time is anticipated by
me lovers of fast horses. For the 2:25
cIhSs uri'ting( two horses have been en-
tered from Baltimore and orp frnrn
Richmond. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

water imprcgnated with the seeds OF ma
iaF.A' produce incalculab bic misery
throughout vast portions of the North
and south American continents. The most
effective medical defence against these
producers OF physical mischief is Hostel
tcr's Stomach Bitters Wherever the
great cndem,cs. chills and fever, bilious
remittent, dumb a1ue and aguc cake are
preventive and remedy. In Mexico, Guate-
mala, on the lsthmuS of Panama and in
South America, no less than I'm the United
states. it has demonstrated its superlative
efficacy, and has received the commenda-
ton of the medical profession. Ii rene
dies rheumatic. kidney and stomachic
ailments, nervousness and debility, and
counteractS n tendency to premature de-
cay and the troubles attendant upon adj
vancing years Appetite and the ability
to sleep are both aided by it, Use II with
persistence. as II well deserves to be used,
and the trial will avail you much
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
DoubIed the score.

Lynchburg, Va, June 23.-By bunch
Inv four hits in the second inning Roa-
noke made time luns. which was
enough to win the game. as Lynchburg
could not hit Kimble at the right time
Barring this inning the playing all round
was fine. Schubet ba:ted the ball over
the fence for homer in the eighth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
Standing of National League club.
The PlIilIies Lost.

Philadelphia. June 23-The Philadel-
phia Club lost Its fifth consecutive game
TO Baltimore to-day. The visitors PLAYED
the better ball throughout.
The mana cement OF tho pbiIo aaIrht,
team to-day gave Pitcher McGill ana a
ca:h consideration for Centre Fielder
Menies, OF the St. Paul Club. Turner
was also loaned to the st. Paul team 90
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

q part OF the deal The New York Club
this afternoon offered to exchange Con-
naughton and Harry Davis for Delahan-
ty, but the local mana cement refused TO
consider the proposition. Attendance,
300. Score:
r. H. e.
Philadelphia 20 o 0 o 0 90 -2 4
Batteries: E:per and Robinson; lay
Tor and Grady
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

POANOKE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS
s\via Salem, Va, Will open for the ac-
commodation of visitors June LIST. The
valuable curative properties of the waters
are wcll-known to the public. High and
dry location. being 1900 feet above sea
level. Telephone communication with
railroad and telegraph office. Terms
moderate. Descriptive pamphlet contains
inE analysis of waters. certificates from
eminent physicians and others will be
mailed upon application to J. IT. CHAP
MAN. Manager. ap2G-snweSr Pm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
PROPOSALS.
Interest payable December list
mad June 1st.

Bids for above described bonds will be
received at the office OF the City Treasurer
or Norfolk, Va, until II O'Clock M. Fri
tho whole or part of said bonds and must
state price and accrued interest PAY
ments for the purchase OF said bonds TO
be made In certified check. payable to the
order of the City Treasurer on any OF the
city repositories, to-wit: Citizens Bank.
Marine Bank. Bank OF Commerce. Nor
folk National Bank or City National
Bank.
The right TO reject any or all bids ia re-
served by the Finance Committee
l.. SHELDON,
Chairman Finance Committee of Common
Council
"a b. BROCGHTON,
Chairman Finance Committee OF select
Council. ie16-1at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
Mailman. Hargrove, MCGEE, He'll

ley. Hahman. Hargrove. MCGEE, He'll
man. Stolen Bases-Sholta, Kane,
Scott Burke. 2: Reiman, McGee, He'll
manl Double Play-Heilmant to Reiman
Base on Balls-By Armstrong. 9; by
Kitson, 3; by Bruner 4. Hit by Pitched
Ball-Hallman. Struck out-By Arm
strong, 3; by Kitson, 4; by Bruner, l..
Passed Balls-Raffert, 2; Rollins, /. Time
-2:15. Umpire-Mace
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
Wet Gr0uDda

Louisville. June 23.-Wet grounds pre-
vented Louisville fand St. Louis from
playing to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
TOtnlS
RICHMOND.
SCORE BY INNINGS.


Richmond ...........0 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 o. 0
Summary: Darned Runs-Norfolk. ..
Struck Out--By Gihoy 2; by Tannehin.
z, Base on 3alls-On Tannchill 9. Hit
by Pitched l3all--Langsford Left on
Bases-Norfolk, Il; Richmond. .. Dou-
bic Plays-Gilroy, Wentz and Turner:
Turner ana Langsford; Pender, Berte
ana Hal!entyne, :. Stolen Bases-Tur-
ner: Langsford, Cleve, Ramp and A.
Mcfarlan. T.me-2 hours. Umpire
Norris.
MUSIC OF THE SPHERES.
Phanmiler will be in the box for Nor
folk to-day.
If the Gulls continue TO put up the ar
ticle of ball they did yesterday they vii,
he IN the race for the second half.
The gong has at last been placed In
the press stand. and win be rung here
AFTER by the official scorer.-a fact that
Is liable to insure the prompt calling OF
the games.
Baiientyne has signed with Richmond.
In MIN they have secunsd n fIrst-class
hard working. all round player. who will
play great BAH for them If they only
give him half n chance.
t., Ci'iiS WAS STRUCK IN the neck
win ball in the first game. Substi-
tute Umpire Norris took his place in the
second, giving general satisfaction and
unpirng "a good game. The visitors
tried to bluff him at first, but 1t didn't
go.
Speaking OF first basemen, n number
nave asked if Tommy Turner. than
svh!ai laVorite of THE rooters. and fine
IN round player, was going to leave.
Tommy says he don't know. The root
ers hope he won't find out. for he is a
S'.cK OF the most valuable timber in
these woods.
Davis, the new first baseman, obta ined
from the Pottsville team, in the Pennsyl-
wanna league, arrived yesterday, bring
eng Wifi him a white dictionary Of
coaching vocabulary, which he DISPLAYED
Yesterday to the intense entertainment
OF the oniookers II the new man is
mar as good a player as he IS coacher,
he Is O. X. And they say he Is.
little more attention paid TO the in
neiH by THE gentleman who has the
ground in charge would not be aml.s
II one Is TO judge from the remarks of n
number of the boys who PLAYED on Il
Yesterday. Some of the PLAYERS com
pam OF uneven places, iumpy, and
pieces of cinder sticking up, all of which
should be eiadicated.
The Olympic Baseball Club will try
conclusions with the Sumolks for the
fourth time at the latter city this after
isoon at 400. The Olymp!cs have been
greatly strengthened since their last
VISIT to Suffolk. among .heir new men
nelhg TGower, a pitcher of some reputc:
w cod, a rising amateur catcher. and
Lace, fielder of West Point Va Tho
boys nave the confidence of winning and
good game may be expected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
THE SECOND CAME

II the hrst game was a snap the sec.
j ond was soft snap-a lead pipe cincb
If Macs heavy hitters found Malarkv 10
their liking, they simply overpowernd
Tannehtl with affection, though strange
to say, only four runs could he randed
out OF sixteen hits. 1t is but fair to state
that a large per cent of these were no,
the kind which produce italics. some
being dinktes, some scratches and some
accidental,
Cleve who heretofore has not been able
to do much at the bat got four singles
,-0ut OF four times up. Jack Wentz &C.
cured four out of five. Gilroy. Ramn
and Tommy Turner got couple each.
AS for the other side, they couldn't do n
thing to Gilroy, and therein is the whole
secret The boy was simply !nvinc.ble
One of the four hits was an accident
due TO a misunderstanding Jack not
only fwfried "a phenomenal game. but his
fieiGng was superb. and showed up his
opponents I'm great style, their pitchers
having instructions ito letthe balls alone.
They did this to their sorrow, and that
OF Berte for the latter was forced tn
make several unsuccessful attempts IN
get balls that SHOULD have been fleIded
from the box
IL would seem the proper tbino
to say that Capt. Jake Wells was sadly
missed This would be- complimentary.
but u wouldn't be strictly truthful for
Eanent.1fe put UP as pretty a game at
fret as one could care to see. He fielded
this difficult position WITH phenomenal
.t5uccess, and where &c couldn't get
them standing up. he stopped them lying
down.
y Truth and candor likewise compel us
70 remark that Lilly Langsford's work
ri short would not have made Jennings
a3hsmed of himself or even have
aa,afed blush to mantle the counte-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
Almost Universal Good Work on the Part
of Players on Each Side.
NORFOLK is VICTORIOUS BOTH TIMES
The First Game was Snap but the
Second was n Soft Snap for Norfolk
same Players Did Poor work
Bat the Games Were Considera-
e bly, Above the Average.
Ycsicrdny's Games.

First Game-Norfolk, {; Richmond. T.
Second Game-Norfolk. 4: Richmond, 0.
Roanoke. 4; Lynchburg, :.
Portsmouth. II; Petersburg, t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
ROANOKE,
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Lynchburg ..........1 0 0 90 / o. 2
Roanoke .............0 0 0 0 0 0 = 4
summary: Earned Runs-Lyrchburg
]; Roanoke, 3. Two-bas. Hits-Kimball
z; McGann. Home Runs-Schabel. Dou-
1le Plays--Wrlgley, Lynch and Tate.
Struck Out-By Kimball. 0: by Bruner,
0: 10y Boylan, 0. Bases on Balls-By
kimbal, 2: by Bruner, 0; by Boylan, o
Umpre-McDermott
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

Some idea of the vast extent of the
surface of the earth may be obtained
wher IL is not d that if lofty church
ateeple is assembled ana the landscapes
visible from it looked at 100000 such
landscapes must be viewed in order tina
the whole earth may be seen
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
vne-eu,c Clubs Ptny To-Day.

Richmond at Norfolk.
Roanoke at Lynchburg.
Portsmouth at Petersburg
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays big T.eaguc Games.

Louisville-St. Louis wet grounds.
Baltimore. S: Philadelphia, 9.
Chicago, Z; Cincinnati, >.
Boston, Q; Brooklyn. 2.
New York. 6: Washington. :.
Cleveland, 6; P.ttsburg, {
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
Mountain Lake Hotel.

Opens for the accommodation of yjsI-
tors June LIST. 1896. Appointments first
class, rooms large airy apd well furnish
ed, sanitary conditions excellent, eleva-
ton 1850 feet. grand mountain scenery.
cascade OF ninety feet whiting a few mills
clear spring water half mile wide by
three-fourths OF u mile long well stocked
with fish, flrst-class livery beautif,ij
drives and walks, fine boating upon the
lake, bowling alley and other amuse-
ments. no malaria or mosquitoes, daily
ger trains at Pembroke ton on the Nav
River Division OF the Norfolk and West
ern railroad.
For descriptive circulars or further in
formation address G.. II. PORTERFIEI,D
Proprietor; or j. w. YOUNGER, Mana.
ger, Mountain Lake p. O.. Giles Co, Va
je1-Su, W,f-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24

Zig League Games To-Day.
Washington in New York.
Baltimore in Phila delphia.
Pittsburg in Cleveland.
st. Louis in Louisville.
Cincinnati in Chicago.
Brooklyn in Boston.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
THE OLD SWEET SPRINGS,
Monroe County, West Wa.
OPEN TO VISITORS JUNE LIST, 1896

located in L most beautiful and pic.
.uresque country, with e climate the
most delightful In America, free from
weather Its waters and baths oro
neal powerfully tonic diu-
The hotel and buildings are princinaS,,
brick; the main building 300 feet in Innet5
anu mas one OF the handsomest dining
not surpassed by any mountain rasnot
me management this season will main.
tam tam and perfect it's reputation as
ton. o' aPPHca-
A. E. WHITE, Proprietor.
my2i-su-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-24
RICHMOND.

w eHlz OUT on attempted bunt.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Norfolk ...............0 0 10 3 0OO-7
Richmond ............0 o l 90 3 0 o.
Summary-Earned runs-Norfolk G;
Richmond, .. Two-base hits-Wentz.
Armstrong, Berte. Base on ball-Off
Sechrist, 9; off Malarkey, 6. Struck ONT
BY Sechrist, 4; by Malarkay, 6. Wild
pttch--Malarkey. Left on bases-Nor-
folk, 8; Richmond, I. Double plays-Se-
christ, Armstrong, and Wentz; Langs-
ford, Wentz. and Turner: Malarkey and
Bailentyne. Stolen bases-A. McFarlan.
Sechrist, Kahn. Time-Two hours. I'm
pire-CMne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-31
NORTH TOPEKA.

All news items for the State Journal
should he left with the Kimbau Print
ing company. 835 Kansas avenue
Prof w. H. WATSON of Rossville was
See z. p. Ewart for coal. 1912 North
Kansas avenue.
Kenneth Owens. who has been sick,
is now improving.
J b. Belts went to Kansas City yes
terday on business.
over SO was cleard at the pumpkin
pie social last evening.
OIden Dolman came ia today to spend
Sunday with his parents
Two politicians have bet their chick
ems on the coming election.
Cas- Matthews is putting some i'm
provements on his property
W N. J0lley has gone to his home a Z
Ellsworth to stay until after election.
W l. Hewitt will start out on the
road to travel for a Chicago house after
election
Al Robinson, who teaches school north
Of Rossville, viii spend Sunday with his
parents.
There viii be evening prayer with
sermon tomorrow at 100 o'clock at the
Church Of the Good Shepherd, corner of
Laurent and Quincy
Our coal Will make you hot. c. Q.
Nicholson. dealer in coal and feed.
Kansas avenue and Gordon street,
North Topeka. Telephone 42S-
An Earnest Mans First Question"
will be Rev. T. E. Chandeliers subject at
the Kansas Avenue NJ E. church to-
morrow at IL a. m and his subject for
Z. 80 o. m. viii be Preparation for a No
table Event
Mr. c. ]. Bliss Of seabrook came near
being killed on Wednesday. He left
home to go to Meriden with a load of
medicines. and in crossing Little Mud
dy. one and half miles southwest of
kfImer. some hogs lying near a fence
ac4T rTD n VI SIT WI
sprang to one side and fell over the
bridge, a distance of nine or ten feet.
Mr.. Bliss was bruised, the buggy and
harness broken and the medicines de-
stroyed. Reuben Snodgrass and John
Rush helped him out and also rescued
the horse and buggy. There are no
ratings on either side of the bridge
and have never been The people in that
part say they have been expecting
some one to be killed on this bridge.
The mud and sand is very deep or quite
have Jared much worse. The proper Of
ficers ought to see that ratings are put
up at once and avoid further accidents.
a most pleasant Halloween party was
given last night by the Misses Camp
doras at their home four miles north of
town. The large rooms were apprO-
priately decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS and vines. while apples added q
pretty touch OF color The guests We're
admitted by q ghost who was later
transformed into. the witch who cut and
distributed the mystic cake containing
the ring, bodSin and penny. Apples
were hunted charms tried, fortunes
told and stories narrated while faggOts
burned Miss Martha IIimbau was the
finder Of the ring, Miss WOOdman of the
penny and Miss Eleanor kimball Sc
cured the bodkin Refreshments were
served at midnight, after which hour ii
was safe to venture home. The guests
were Miss Bessie Reeder. Miss lone
Toodman Miss Berta Hale Miss Fer
MIA Stewart. Miss Root. Miss Bessie
Root Miss Kfmbal Miss Martha kim
ball, Miss Eleanor kimball. Mr.. Hughes.
Mr.. Freshman, Mr.. Ramey. MIR. Fred
Hale. Mr. Park kimban and Mr.. Stew
art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-31
In The SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes Of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town

The boxes at the Grand were all oe-
eupied last evening for the perform
ance Of Powhatan. In the lower right
box sat Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Quinton
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Dillon: in the
next sat Mr. and Mrs. Bennett r.
Wheeler and their daughters BIarjory
and Eleanor In the upper box Mr..
Eugene Hagan, Mr.. Frank Bennett,
Mrs Belle Hall Small, Miss Virgiline
MulNane, Miss Madge Johnson formed
q party Lester n. Crawford and
daughters occupied their box on the
LETT Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Glenna
Cross, Miss Agnes Munaney, Mr.. Cliff
Histed, Ar G. II. Curry and Mr. wal
ter Burgess occupied the middle box
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blood Smith
and daughters We're in the upper box.
Among the society people who occu-
pied seats in the parquet were Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Wilder, Mrs. George Par
melee, Mrs i. Lewis, Miss Leila Par
melee. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Merriam,
Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Noble, Mr.. and
Mrs j. L. Shellabarger Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs r.. K.
JamisOn, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan
Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. W c. Smith.
Mrs J. X Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Hayden. Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. GODDARD
During the Old Melodies Dance the
young men who occupied the front row
threw the huge chrysanthemums which
they wore in their buttOnholes upon the
stage, making a shower Of yellow and
white flowers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-31
NO END OF FREE RIDES.
Owing to the Discovery of Some
Thousands of Ancient Street
Car Tickets.

The police department this morning
recovered from several prominent So
ciety young men of the city $553 rs
worth of old street car tickets which
were missed from the Topeka railway
company Office four years ago.
Detective Zeller and Superintendent
Patten have been working on the case
found out where the tickets We're com
ing from. They went to the parties
and secured back II. 500 of the tickets.
Until last September the Topeka rail-
way company Office mad been at SO7
Kansas avenue. Tt is now on East
Eighth street Four years ago a
quantity of old books of white tickets
which had been used by the company
under the name of the Topeka Rapid
Transit company We're ordered burned,
but it seems that they were not. The
tickets read:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-31
THE OPERA PowHArAN.
A Splendid Audience Greeted theFirst
Performance Last Night.

Topeka people show their apprecia-
ton of home talent entertainments in a
most practical way. Every seat in the
Grand Opera House was occupied last
night to listen to the opera. tPovvhatan'
which was given by many Of the city's
best singers. under the auspices OF the
kindergarten association
Mr. James Moore took the part Of
Powhatan- He made a formidable look
ing chief. with his gay blanket. fea.th-
ers and war paint His frmness was.
however. subdued by his charming
daughters, Pocahontas, Mrs. A. RI
Lingafelt. and Laughing Star. Miss
Nina Thomas. who divided the honOrss
of the stars. Both sang exceptionally
Wen and We're quite professional ia the
ease displayed ia acting their parts.
Mr.. Edgar Smith as Capt John