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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27
PROF. L. L. DYCHE
VIII Deliver Another Lecture at the
High School

On Wednesday evening, April 90.
Professor L. L. Dyche viii deliver two
of his famous lectures on the Arctic
Regions" He viii show two hundred
pictures not shown at his first appear
ance- General admission % cents Stu
cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27

This afternoon the following reply to
Mayor Fellows telegram was received.
Clifton, Kan, April q, 1896
C. A. Fellows, Mayor. Topeka. kan:
Thanks for generosity Outside of
cash. general household goods, bedding
and clothing most needed
L. KREECk, Mayor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27
FRANCIS MURPHY MAYI5.
The Man Who Believes in Pledges In
stead of Prohibition to Be Here.

The Kansas State Temperance union
has closed a contract with Francis
Murphy, the noted temperance evan
gelist for a tour of the principal towns
Of Kansas. But one date has been
fixed. that at Topeka. and it is the
evening of Tuesday, May IL. The place
for holding the meeting has not yet
been arranged. There viii be at least
ten addresses made in the state and
perhaps twenty. The executive COM
mittee of the State Temperance union
viii have charge of the arrangement
and assignment of dates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27

indianapolis, April 27-The game
scheduled between indianapolis and
Grand Rapids could not be played be-
cause of the opposition of the sheriff.
He refused to permit even an exhibi-
ton game. and 1000 people were dis
appointed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27
TAYLOR MUST HANG.
Justice Brewer Denies Application for
Writ of Error.
7rom o. speeiaI correspondent.

Washington April 27.-Justice Brew
er today denied application for writ of
error to compel the state court to grant
a new trial to Bill Taylor, murderer of
Neeks family.
This means that Taylor must hang.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27

There will be a dance given by Pros
pect Lodge 10Y D. of H, ShOrey, April
%, 1896. All are cordially invited. Tick
cts so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27

Score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27
Columbus. April 27.-score:

Columbus ...OO21O8O 40 II
Detroit ....2 o o / 0 o o II u 3
Batteries AIcCreevey, WolvertOn and
Wilson; Gale and Twineham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27
andlTrs.J. W. GO atWashington.

From Our Special Correspondent
Washington, April III. W. Gleed
and wife are in town.
MIR. GIeed goes west tonight Mrs
Gleed will visit here a few days
Don't fail to see the big free show On
quincy this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-27
ToPEKA lie FTRsT.


Tornado Sufferers.
Clifton. April 27.-To c. a Fellows,
Mayor of Topeka.
tied the northern part of Clay county,
many people dead. others dying, de-
struction Of property appalling, people
homeless and destitute.
can YOUR city help us2 We are do
ing an WE can. but unable to meet the
demands alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Everybody Is Satisfied,

After much of unnecessary and annoying
delay. agreement has been reached as to
the terms of the act of Congress which,
according to its title and it's provisions, is
to establish and provide for the mante-
nance OF free public library and reading
room in the District of Columbia. The
fight for the passage Of this measure has
been a long one, and, at times. one of re-
markable and unreasonable warmth. Had
the bill contemplated a municipal institu-
tlon the entire cost of which would fall
upon Washington taxpayers. in violation
OF the letter and spirit of the act of 1875,
1t would have been disposed Of in the long
ago. but as the promoters of the library
Idea Insisted upon being loyal to the COM
munity. they were repulsed so frequently
and often so rudely that the wonder ia
that they persisted in their unselfish en-
deavors Their tenacity has been re-
warded for the act provides that this free
public library ard reading room, which sis
hereby established and shall be main.
tained." shall be the property of thu said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Our DcmOraIized Fire Alarm System

Washington and its vicinity suffered COM
paratively little from the destructive cur
rent of air which yesterday afternoon
swept across the District of Columbia but
as consequence of the storm there re-
suited condition that was never less than
serious and that might have been positively
dangerous. For many hours the wires of
the fire department were so completely out
of order to be practically useless; in
fact, no attention was paid at the engine
houses to the erratic soundings of the
gongs which ordinarily summon the fire
men and their mechanical appliances to
duty. The responsible authorities have
many times and forcefulIy called attention
TO the demoralized condition of the fire
alarm system At best, and when all con-
ditions are favorable. the service is far
from satisfactory; at such times as yes
ter1ay evening. or even when the atmos-
pheric disturbances are of lesser moment.
the equipment is simply a wreck. The
remedy is to be found in an underground
system: conduits sufficient to accommodate
all the wires operated by municipal Of
fciais- This remedy has what some people
regard as the demerit of being in the first
instance costly, but it may easily be that
at any time the wreckage of the rickety
system by storm or any other cause may
result ir a confiagration which will be very
much more expensive than the conduits
are likely to be. Surely the day of I'M
slightly and dangerous poles and threaten
ing and easily broken wires has about de-
parted 1t has been fully demonstrated
that all electric wires work more satisfac-
torily when they are properly placed under
ground than they can possibly do when
exposed 10 outdoor influences. Why would
1t not be good thing, an eminently proper
thing, and timely thing, for the District
Commissioners to call the attention of Con-
gress, right now, to this serious deficiency
in most important branch of the public
service2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Hurrnh for the Free Libraryi

Possessed of varied assortment of rea-
sons for grumbling, the residents of Wash
irgton have, nevertheless. many things to
be thankful for. ard among these latter is
the act of Congress which authorizes the
establishment and maintenance of a free
public library and reading room. For what
has been done many people deserve to be
thanked and some of them will long be
gratefully remembered for the services
they have rendered the community in push
ing to a successful issue the legislative
endeavor over which rejoicing, even loud
rejoicing. would be entirely proper. Con-
Occasionally, the honors are with Senator
Mcmillan and Representatives Babcock,
Wellington and Grout, they have done
their part nobly and are entitled to all OF
the praise that will be showered upon
them. Locally. the board of trade, the la
Dor organizations, the District Commits
sioners the board of school trustees and
number of other public-spirited organiZa
lions and individuals are entitled to share
the credit. Modesty intmates that The
Star should say only a little of itself in
this connection, but the truth of history
must be preserved. and in order that this
he done The Star takes this occasion to
exuIt openly in the fact that the free library
bill is The Stars own child; snail child
yet perhaps. but healthy and full of prom
Use and likely to become one of the con-
spicuous ard most valuable institutions at
the National capital. The Stars only in
terest liz this matter is the interest of the
people. 1t more than remarkable that
at the capital of the nation-a model city
in many respects and the home of nearly
three hundred thousand people--there was
no peoples library; with more books within
the city limits than are to be found in any
other center of civilization on this con-
tinent. there were practically none of the
library and reading room facilities such as
are common in most 'of the small towns
and very many of the villages Of the
United States. That such a condition
should continue to be impossible. The
work OF amendment was annoyingly slow
and IaboriOus and there was at times rea-
son for encouragement. So far, however,
everything has come out all right and
when Congress next meets there will be
placed before it for it's consideration rea-
sonable yet sufficient estimates to make
thoroughly practicable the statute which
has come into being after 80 much of tribu-
Iltfnrr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

The Associated Press has. times without
number. demonstrated its superiority as a
collector and distributor of news. 1t is,
therefore. not surprising that 1t completely
distanced all efforts at competition IN the
extremely important work of giving to the
leading newspapers of the country an
accurate and extensive report of the dam
age wrought by the tornado which devasta-
ted so much Of the cities of st. Louis and
East st. Louis. 1t is such occurrences that
test the capabilities of such an organiza-
ton; all manner Of difficulty was encoun-
tered and had to be surmounted before the
vivid yet carefully fra med narrative could
be put on the wires. Yesterdays issue Of
The Star contained more of real informa ZION
as to the calamity than was presented by
any other paper not a member of the AS
ISOLATED Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Plausible.

1t frequently happens that statuary claims
respect more for the sentiment which
prompted its production than for it's artistic
qualities. Very few cities lack in tributes
to heroism which are none the less touch
ing because they are not convincing evil
dences of the sculptors skill. 1t was at
such specimen that a couple, evidently
from the country, paused to gaze.
1T looks kind O. queer" was her COM
ment
Il dunno much about such things, but the
proportions seem kinder unusual"
Hush" she exclaimed we're shown
our ignorance. It's the latest thing in art.
If We have poster pictures, it stands to rea-
son that there should be poster-statuary,
too"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

District, and q supplement Of the public
educational system OF said District, ana
directs municipal control and municipal
housing. The legislative distractions OF
the present session have all had their or
igin in q noisily-manifested desire on the
part of a notwithstanding few in the
House Of Representatives, whose aim 1t
has been to do everything that promised
to disturb the present financial relations of
the Dis trict of Columbia and the general
government. All the contention hinged
upon section 6. which declared:
That the expenses of the maintenance
OF said library, including salaries of en-
ployes, shall be treated as among the cur
rent municipal expenses Of said District
and It Is hereby made the duty of the
commissioners of the District of Columbia
TO include these expenses In the annual
estimates of the District Of Columbia
transmitted by them to Congress, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the act of
June eleventh, eighteen hundred and sew
enty-eight, regulating the transmission of
said estimates and the appropriations by
Congress to meet the same"
The Senate passed the bill, section 6 and
all. The House permitted itself to be per-
suaded into 50 amending this section as to
violate In respect to library expenses the
obligation voluntarily incurred by the gen
ference of opinion between the two Houses
that the library bill went into conference.
The Senate conferees insisted that the gen.
eral government was bound to provide its
share Of all proper municipal expenditures,
and that the expenses of free public IL
brary were unquestionably a fair munich
pal charge. The House conferees-or one
or them. Mr.. Powers Of Vermont-con-
tended that the District should carry the
whole burden. compromise was reached
When the managers on the part of the
House declared themselves satisfied by the
elimination of section 9; compromise
since ratified by the House and today ac-
cepted by the Senate. for 1t Is compro-
mise that does not in any way affect the
integrity of the principle involved; does
not, In fact and briefly, amount to any
thing. Section was almost superluous
and never will be missed. The act Is au-
thorlty for the establishment and mainte-
nance OF the library, and declares the in
cnoate institution to he the property of the
District and supplement of the Districts
public educational system. There is not,
therefore, any necessity for specific in
structions to the District Commissioners
as to estimates: those officials know how to
attend to the estimating business; they
may be depended upon to do so, Just as
they will estimate for the maintenance of
the other departments of our public edu-
cational system as established by law.
If those who have sought, through this
library bill. to assail the federal contract
with the District Of Columbia as to mu-
nicipal expenditures are satisfied with the
so-called compromise, they may shake
hands with the people OF Washington. for
they, too. are satisfied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
A Reminder.

While paying the tribute of roses to fame
With hands that are loving and true,
Pass not by the mound that's unmarked
by name
Which resounds 'reath the red, white and
blue
Though the path be unbeaten which leads
70 the spot
Where the sentinel trees guard his rest.
Let the honest endeavors be still unforgot
OF the man who did simply his best
And the lone, simple blossom .s none the
less fair,
And none the less rich In perfume
Because 1t Is lying companionless there
Ger a humble yet glorious tomb
And when the soft incense floats far to the
sky
By the south wind borne up and ca
ressed,
Let some Of 1t be for the heroes who lie
'Mongst the men who did simply their
best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
A Sentimental Vindicatfon.

There is no poetry in politics." remarked
the young woman.
We'll, 1 don't see any need of 1t there. ~
replied the practical and energetic young
man.
Still one likes to hear that great men
have some love of nature in their hearts. ~
oh, they have that The last time 1
heard OF Major Mckinley he was just revel-
ing in one of the most magnificent favorite-
son-sets ever SEEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address IN the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1t at
this office, in person or py letter, or
postal card. Terms: Is cents per
week; p cents for two weeks, or 50
cents per month. Invariably IN ad-
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-office to
another should give the last address
as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

Only one hundred and eighty men were
employed upon the new city post-office
building today. The interior of the struc-
ture is now being rendered ffreproof by the
use Of terra-cotta; the roof of course, being
excepted. The roof. by the way, is already
tireproof; the Supervising Architect of the
Treasury says SO. and that makes it so,
even IL 1t is constructed of pine boards and
other Inflammable material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

In spite of the experience and warnings
of the past there is a remarkable amount
of nervous strain attendant on the simple
work of collecting and disposing of The
garbage every year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Nains0ok Drawers.
Underwear.

Another instance whore We are
We want to make sure Of giving you
the best values obtainable-and
money will buy quality. Our selling
prices offer quite a contrast:
The 35c. kind Is 29c here
The Csc. kind is soc. here.
The Toe. kind is 59c here
The 81 kind Is 75c. here.
The $i.25 kind is $50 here.
The 81 so kind is 81 acre.
We know we get the bcst--bccause
we go to the makers OF known repll-
tatICns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
SHOOTING STARS.
Diminished Charms,

It's not 50 much for costumes gay
That men dislike the boomer girl;
It's chiefly owing to the way
Her hair keeps getting out of curl,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

The Partisan bicycle costume was not suf-
ficiently paraiyzihg to divert Mr. Watterson
from his long-range boEbardment of the
Kentucky free silver movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Mems
Summer Underwear.
Good values in Lightweight I'm
derwear for present use. A COM
Mems


plete line
White Gauze Shirts. long half sleeves. Sizes
Bal5rigCan Shirts and Drawers, excellent quality.
Shirts have long half sleeves. Each. pc.
French Balhrigyan Shirts and Drawers. Shirts
have half long sleeves. Ea-h soc.
Ribbed Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers. Shirts
have long sleeves Each. Observation-Disclosures. Soc.
Extra Fine White Gauze Shirts and Drawers
Shirts have half long sleeves. Each soc.
Fine French Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers.
Shirts have half long sleeves and fancy SILK
White Ribbed Isle Shirts and Drawers. Sarze
weight Shirts have half long sleeves. Ea. .T5c.
Extra Fine French Bal5riggan Shirts and Draw
ers Shirts have long sleeves Each. 90
Silk -and-lisle Shirts and Drawers Shirts have
half long sleeves. Each -................S2 20
Allsilk Shirts and Drawers. Shirts have half or
long sleeves. Each. 80
Qst 6Oor. ......................lO0 1907 s.; bldg }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
GeneraIShiD.

''Can you give me change for five dol
lars?' inquired the usually impecunious
friend.
Certainly" was the unguarded answer.
Then lend me three"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
The Fountain of
Crab Apple Water

Is still casting its fragrant sprays
upon thousands of haudkerctiefs
daily. Come as often as you like
It's free.
We are making speciality of the eight size
In Crab Apple, Lily ct the Valley. Violet and Hello
trope oGors ut SOC. Best extracts, same odoIs
25c. for haf-ouace size. Almond Cream, 25c. Law
cnder Salts, 25c.
list floor. .1l.h 81. bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

How is that song getting along?" asked
the publishers friend.
Splendidly,' was the enthusiastic reply.
1T is going to be one of the hits OF the day
Every musician who has heard it SAYS that
it's vile"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

A crying need In some circles OF alleged
craftsmanship is systematic course of in
strucllon in the art of being funny without
being vulgar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Linen Lore.

1880 Linen Collars high and :urn-
down-all styles-and all sizes from
II to IS. Special values for Zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

1t Is more of luxury to be tail-ender
In a cyclone episode than in the baseball
schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

Mr. Tillman seems to have been some.
how nisled into mistaking a dump-cart for
a band-wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Hosiery.

Black and fancy colors-and the col
ors are guaranteed. High spliced
heels. and double soles and toes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

For Women.
Cambria Drawers, yoke hand, deep hem, tucks
Cambria Drawers. yoke hani, rufBe OF Cmbroi-
derry, tuCks above. Per pair ............. 81 &c.
Cambria Drawers. yoke ban1, deep ruffe of
brOidcry. tucks above. Per JDc.
ColOred Lawn Drawers, umbrella style, deep ruff
fe edged with Val. lace tucks above. Per .15c.
Muslin Gowns. empire style, broad collar with
cambria ruffie, cambria rnffie around sleeves
broidery across front. Ea h. ............. Gee.
Ca mbric Gowns. Hubbard STYLE neck trimmed
with embroidery and insertion. Each .-.......5c.
CInr''ric Gowns iuli length. full width. full
sleeves. square high ve neck, trimmed with
Hamburg and insertion. Each. .............S1.oo
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Channels
Gloves

Are as popular this season as here
tofore. Our stock is complete. The
skins are soft, smooth and elastic.
The shapes seem perfect.
S-button-length Nous ,uctaire White Cbanos
Gloves, three large pearl buttons Per pair 81 90
6uttOn-ltngrh MnIsquetai-e White Chamois
Gloves. two large pearl buttons. Per pair Soc
2-clasp White Castor Beaver Gloves, heavy white
and black embroidery. Per palr..............Sl2 5
list hoor. -...--...............llth st. anneKg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

Mr.. Pl2tt Is earnestly advised to set out
while there is yet enough fatted calf to so
round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Wash Ties.

The wait ia over for those prom
ised Madras Wash Ties. They have
come in big variety of Scotch
p.aids, stripes and plain shades.
Same old quality. Brand new eff
fects. 10c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29

4-ply Reversible Cuffs the regular
15c. kind-sizes 81 to 11A-11c. a
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Night Shirts.

The objections most men have to
make TO their Night Shirts Is that
they are skinny. We can show you
line at Soc. that Is not. Plain
aud fancily trimmed. Sizes IA to
19-and big enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Painted
Lawn Settles.

We have the most durable and
easiest Folding Lawn Settee on the
market, and are selling it at the price
of an inferior article. Each. .z5c.
Other Lawn Requisites at low
prices.
9th floor. ....................llth 81; bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Saturdays Special List of
Canned Goods. Package Goods. &c.
Best brands at the lowest prices. Ma

lay plCiiCS.
IIhted Ham Or Tongue. per can ............. SC.
Anderson's Assorted Jams, per cam Zoe.
Baked Beans, picnic size, per sc
Ieirz'S Best Baked Beans IN Tomato Sauce. per
.-D
Imported Sardinrs In oil, small fish, per lie
Choice Fiat Can Salmon per can. .......... l,c.
Spanish Qneen Olives. per large bottle. 25c.
Spanish Queen Olives. per small hottie. See
Fruit Crackers. PR hpN. ....................l5c
Graham Crackers, per box. ..................l2r
Chances War%lrksh;re Sauce, ic" large bot :. 15c.
Best Impaired! Olive Oil per 1T. bottle. Che.
Best Imported Ginger Ale ? bots. for.......c &c
No-ToS Wild ficrr? Beverage. per BOT. Zoe.
Choice 1t:ue Juice er large lo: .::':Jc
Columbus Praud Cal. Heavy Syrnp beaches. per
can Ice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
SusDemders.

The best value We have had to Of
fer In many long day. so dozen
FeatherTeights, in White. Gray and
Brown-piain and fancy. Elastic ends
ard patent cast-off. Never before
for less than 19c-NOW lie. a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Paiara1as.

You ought to soc cur 81 4 suit Pa
1amas. They are really worth $3.50.
Best quality Of madrns-and made
by hands that know how they should
be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-29
Two
Interesting Books.

"Slum Stories Of London" by
Henry W. Nevinson.
Ten thrilling tales of LONDON life, intending 'Od
Parky' and other neighboTs of ours. Prisoner OF
The Land of the Changing SUM-" by VIII Y.
Harlem. A wonderfully romansic story of possible
Representatives, Buckram binding. Illustrated. soc.