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u,Yer.ngs might be indignant at the re-
newal OF dramatic representations.


A Cuban mclodrama. "rhe Last stroke
will be seen at the Academy OF MUSIC o,'
1uesday night. IL comes with strong
Now YORK endorsement. Briefly told, the
story Is as follows: Vance. aIycung Amer'-
can Ijvingsin Florida, Is separated from
his wife through the scheming OF Valdez
on agent of the Spanish Government
who has known and loved her previously.
Vance IL tied to a pillar OF his home
and the house set on fire. He Is saved
by friends, but his wife has disappeared
having been abducted by valdez. 1Wo
years later he appears IN the Island OF
r,ba as n volunteer under General Co
meg. HIS wife. meanwhile, thinking ne
Is dead. has become a Sister OF Mercy
and IS engaged in nursing the wounded
Valdez rcappears on the scene, and no"
holds a commission In the Cuban army
though stili a Spanish spy. His plans 10
destroy Vance and win back the woman
I'll three acts. and provide series VI
scenes and tableaux which, II IS ciaimeu'
give an excellent idea OF the manner III
which warfare Is conducted In Cupa
Finally. the iniquity Of the Spanish spy
Is discovered, Vance and his wire are
united, and there is the usual happy Ter
miDation.
Tho las, four DAYS of the week Thomas
ID. Van Osten's Three-Star Comedy Com
many will appear in an attractive roper
toire of comedy, drama. and operauc
comedies. The triple alliance OF stars
comprising the "head-liners" OF the OF
ganization consist of Miss Inez Mecusker'
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne, and Miss ioa
Russell. all of whom have won more Oh
less distinction upon the dramatic ol
oneratIc stage The lyric vehicles CHOSEN
for Interpretation during the engagement
OF four nights and three matinees inciuue
.porcas" Miss Galatea," THE Clipper,
ana .sNfiss Harum- Scarum." while the dra-
matte pieces are Forgiven" RIP van
vyInkle" and "The Burglar" A rich
fund Of amusement is most assuredly put
forth in so diversified and taking col
lection OF plays.
Manager Van Osten. the promoter OF
this enterprise declares that the primer
pal reason of his success with the spec
tacle. Miss Philadelphia" was that ne
presented novelties. Hence, In Keeping
with those ideas. he has not atone re-
tanned the Lady Symphony Orchestra tnat
achieved popularity here with the MISS
philadelphia" Company last season, put
has also secured. number or speclaity
performers. who will appear between each
act thus lending the color of continuous
performance" to each entertainments
Among those under engagement for this
purpose are Master George McTernan,
boy tenor. formerly Of st. Bartholomew
church. New York city; Miss Lille Col
Inns. character dance; Miss Bertha BOARD
man. Elton cornet soloist, and X. o.
Nodre. together with Miss Josie Emery
in a new and novel sketch, entitled par
lor Vaudeville" Special attention Is also
paid to the scenic and calcium-light eff
fects of each production, which are made
as perfect as skill and experience can
devise. The prices throughout the en-
gagement will be considerably reduced.
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THE OPERA FESTIVAL
PLANS FOR PRODUCTION OF OMAR
THAI AND ola soMNAMBULA."
The INFLUENCE OF The EVENT.
II May Lead TO "a Permanent oper"'ic
observation-disclosures for "siartha-
sketch of "Ln somnnmbuIa"-spe-
ciaIties and Spectacular Features.

The festival OF grand opera which
takes place at the end OF TINS month
gives promise of Icing eminently sue
cessfuI. as we'll IS brilliant. flotow's
martha" and Bellinis La Somnamouia
will each be twice heard. The former
will be given exclusively by local talent,
and the latter will introduce Signor del
Papa in the role of Elvino but the other
narts will be sung by Richmond people.
Nothing could well exceed the enthusi-
asm with which the cast and chorus
have entered upon their work. All are
working hard, and the result has been
that rapid progress has been made. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
AFFAIRS OUT AT THE COLLEGE.
Number of Students Reaches ESQ
Equipment for Gymnasium.

The number of students at Richmond
College has now reached go. This marks
an increase Of about seyenty-five over
the corresponding date last session.
About forty students are enrolled in the
law school, The senior class in law is
already large, and the junior class is re-
ceiving daily accessions. The junior class
meets three afternoons week from
to 6, and the senior class four times a
week, from to z. Professors Gregory
and Long are much pleased with the
prospects of the school. Professor Minor,
on account OF i'll health during the sum-
mer, will not enter upon his duties at
the beginning of the session, but will
later conduct the departments OF criminal
law and evidence, as heretofore.
GYMNASIUM APPARATUS.
The college received a shipment Of
additional apparatus for the gymnasium
sists of a portable horizontal bar, two
chest-weight machines, a giant pull, Z.
punching-bag, a set of improved mea-
surfing instruments, and other valuable
equipments. This apparatus will be
mounted early this week, and will fully
complete the furnishing Of the gym
nasium. Classes In physical culture Win
be organized tomorrow. The classes will
meet in divisions. three In the forenoon
and three in the afternoon, and will be
in charge of Instructors Owens. Cam
mack, and Scruggs DR.. c. Nj. Hazen
will superintend the measurements.
The school of mathematics has so in
creased in numbers that 1t has been de-
cided TO appoint an assistant to Profess
sor Gaines. The appointment will be
made this week. The name of the new
instructor In elocution will also be made
public this week.
President Boatwright received yester-
day from Henry schmeltz, Esq, an alum
nus and trustee of the college. some ex-
ceedingly rich specimens OF gold and sill
yer ore. The quartz comes from Mexico.
The collection viii be placed In the
museum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
TWO NEGROES FIGHT.
A Knife and Pistol Used, and Both
Men Injured.

Willie Page (colore0 was arrested and
lodged in the Third Police Station last
night, charged with shooting and wound
ing Samuel Johnson (also colored), and
Samuel johnson was in the same pre-
dicament, charged with cutting Willie
Page.
Pages children stay at Johnson's
house, and last night about 1:So O'Clock
Page, while drunk, went to Johnson's
domicile and demanded an entrance. IL
was refused him. and Johnson told him
il he did not go away he would cut him.
He was as good as his word. and the
ambulance was called 10 attend him.
DR.. Baughman, in charge, found that
his left hand had been very severely
cut. and deemed II necessary to take
about fifteen stitches in patching him
up. Page used his right hand. however.
TO draw a pistol and shoot Johnson IN
the breast and pound him over the nead
with the butt OF the weapon.
The wounds OF neither man are serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
A BABY AT THE DOOR
A MANCHESTER LADY FINDS ONE
ON HER STEP.
MOTHER OF The CHILD IS FOUND
She Denies Having Sent II to Mrs.
BeIcher's, and n Negroes II Arrest-
cd for This--Mr. weisiger Post
maxter-PersonaIs and Briefs.

A tiny bit of humanity In the form OF
n white baby. 2 weeks old, was found on
the doorstep of the residence OF MIS-
A. G.. Belcher, Stockton and Eighteenth
streets. Manchester, yesterday morning.
When that lady opened the front door,
a neat basket, all covered over with
linen, confronted her, and when she had
investigated a baby girl was introduced
to her by the following letter pinned to
the child's clothes:
..Dear Madam,-After prayerful consid-
Grafton I have decided to give you my
baby. 1t has no mother, and am unable
to attend to it, and as heard some time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
old Paper. and Relic. Found.

Mr.. John G.. Hankins. chief clerk in
the Office OF the Secretary Of the Com
monwealth while searching through
some old files in the Capitol yesterday,
came across a number of old musty re-
cords, In which were autograph letters
from Generals Lee and Jackson and a
number OF ante-bellum relies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
FAST OF YoM KIrPUR.
AII-Day Service I'm the synnsogues
Next Wednesday.

With the setting OF the sun next Tues
day will close the last OF the preparatory
penitential days: with the twinkiing OF
the stars will be ushered In the Day OF
Atonement. the great day or Israel, the
solemn fast OF the Jewish faith.
At Beth Ahaba synagogue service VIII
be conducted next Wednesday without
intermission from 1850 A. NJ until r.
NJ. The features Of the ritual VIII DO
the taking out and reading or the sacred
scrolls. and the memorial service, or the
prayers for the dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
EDITOR MonBrD BY STUDENTS.
Compelled TO Sign Retraction of an
Article.

WACO. TEX, october 2.-W. c. Brann.
editor Of Brann's Iconoclast, was the VIC
tim OF mob OF 200 students OF Taylor
University, Baptist institution. this eye"
ming. Mr.. Brann was sitting in his pub
fishing house when four men took him
by force TO the college campus and threat
ened TO hang him. Under threats OK
death. he was compelled TO sign re-
traction OF an article he had written re-
ilecting on Taylor University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03

ance in Boston, the Herald Of that city
said: "The singing Of Signor Del Papa
calls for hearty commentator on ac-
count of its skill. taste. and intelligence.
There was no thought Of questioning his
delivery of a passage. Each phrase, as
sung by him. satisfied the mind and
haunted the ear"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
Mr.. G. III. simpson III.

Mr.. Charles II. Simpson is seriously
Ill at the Commercial Hotel with mala-
rial-fever His condition for several days
has excited the apprehension OF his
friends, bat last night he was somewhat
better. and was able TO receive visits
from several Of his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03

Cards. Bill-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars, Handbills,
Dodgers. &C. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at same prices yen ray for
inferior work. Send rs your orders and
we win guarantee Sasizfacsion In avery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03
A big Damage Suit.

8. A. Pyle brought suit i'm the City Cir
cult Court yesterday against John Il.
Tiller for $1,000 damages only the mem
orandum OF suit was filed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03

To Cure Cold Ia One Nay
take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets
nrnrzists rafanA nonsv n u fails. CSC.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
LATE SPORTING NEWS.
Star Pointer and Joe Pa tchen
at st. Joe.
Pointer Went the Mile in 2 2:O2
and Patchen in 2 2:O3.
K. S. o. Will Play Warrensburg, Mo
on Saturday.. A. w. Matters
in Kansas.

ST. Joseph, Oct. 15.-Twenty thousand
people saw the famous PAGERS. Star
Pointer and Joe Patchen, attempt to
lower their records at the fair grounds in
this city yesterday.
Despite the fact that the track was
three seconds slow and terrific gale was
blowing, Star Pointer went the mile in
2:02 fiat and Patchen in 2:03 fiat. Joe
Patchen was the first to appear on the
track He was driven by John Atkinson.
Patchen is a favorite here and was lber-
ally applauded. A few minutes later
Star Pointer, with D. c. McCleary up,
made his appearance. He was in the
pink of condition. It was almost o'clock
before the worlds champion got away,
owing to the high winds. He made the
quarter in 30A seconds, the half in 591a, the
three quarters in 1.309z, the mile in 2:O2
fiat. The last quarter was run against
the wind. Considering the conditions un-
der which Star Pointer paced, horsemen
think he made one of the fastest miles
yet to his credit.
1t was 4:45 and on the third score when
Mr.. Atkinson gave Joe Patchen the word.
The splendid horse reached the quarter in
S015 the half mile post in 50 seconds, the
three-quarters in 1:31A and the mile in
2:03 fiat. But for the high wind it fs
believed that both horses would have low
cred their records.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
PARpEE A KANSAS Boy.
The Kansas City Blues Fast Pitcher
Born in Clay Center.

Clay Center, Oct. 15-This town is
watching with pardonable pride the
work of Albert Pardee who was born
in this town in 1874 He began to play
ball while residing in Pueblo, and dur
outfielder Pardee jumped into fame
this season while pitching for the ST.
Joe club, which gained the lead in the
Western Association race mainly
through his splendid work on the slab
and lost it after he was transferred to
the Kansas City club.
Pardee's strong suit is his terrific
speed and his superb control of the
ball. His best pitching feat of the
season was shutting out the strong
Des Moines team of the Western Asso-
citation with only one hit He frequent
" held other teams of the Western As
sociation at his mercy. Since his debut
in the Western League with the Kan
sas City club, he retired the Detroit
club without a run.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
BIKES AS BAGGAGE.
Discussed by the Baggage Agents at
Denver.

Denver, Col, Oct. 15.-The convention of
baggage agents in session here has de-
cided to eliminate as far as possible c.
O. D. collections. The question of check
ing Bicycles as free baggage was touched
upon, the sentiment being that bicycles
should not be carried absolutely without
charge from local points.
A letter was laid before the convention
by President Zepple from the first assist
ant postmaster general ruling that rail-
roads could carry return baggage checks
in sealed envelopes without being liable
for postage.
Officers elected: President, Andrew
Traynor of Council Bluffs, general bag
gage agent of the Union Pacific; vice
president, w. K. Maxwell of Parson,
Kan, general baggage agent of the Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas road; secretary
and treasurer, J. E. Quick, general bag
gage agent of the Grand Trunk railroad.
Executive committee-H.P P. .Dearing, gem
eraI baggage agent of the Michigan Cen
trail; c. E. Ensign, general baggage agent
of the Erie railroad, and John It. Mckee,
general baggage agent of the Nickel
Plate.
The next meeting will be held the third
Wednesday in July next at Detroit, Mich
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
SHORT TIME TO DAWSON.
Canadian Pacific Surveying a Route
via the Stickeen River

San Francisco, Oct. 15.-Information has
just been received that the Canadian Pa
cific railway has placed two corps of sur
veyOrs with view of opening up the
Stickeen river route to the Yukon mines
From the mouth of the river to the
point at which the road down the Yukon
will begin there are said to be no en-
gineering difficulties and it is believed
the line can be kept open seven months
in the year. 1t is proposed to run line
of fast steamers from Victoria for Fort
Wrangel. Steam vessels can run up the
Stickeen river for 149 miles. From this
point a railroad will be built to Teslin
lake, 125 miles further. Light draught
steamers will be placed on the Yukon
and it is believed that Dawson City may
be reached in ten days from Victoria, or
thirteen days from San Francisco.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
A F1sr1c CARNIVAL.
One Will be Held at New Orleans in
the Month of December.

New Orleans, Oct. 15.-The Tulane
Athletic club has authorized Match
maker Ryan to arrange a carnival of
events for the month of December. 1t
is the wish of the board of directors to
give a series of contests representing
the middle or heavy weights, light
weights and bantam weights. The carni-
val, according to the present pro-
gramme, is to open on the 18th or
18th of December, and run three nights.
Ryan has telegraphed to San Francisco
to learn if Jeffries is open for an en-
gagement. Steve O'DOnneu and ChOyn-
ski have already been offered a guaran-
tee of So 900. Choynsld at present is in
Galveston, and the club will make an
effort to have him come to this city
before going north. If T1r. Ryan is
successful in matching Choynski and
O'Donneu this will become one of the
series of contests.
The winner of the observation-disclosures
land contest, which is to be held next
Monday night, will make one of the
contestants in a fight with Kid La
vigne.
For the last of the series Mr.. Ryan
has in view Solly Smith, who recently
gained a decision over Dixon, and John
Van Heest. The two men, he thinks,
are about evenly matched physically,
and, as Van Heest seems to have re-
covered some of his lost ability, he
believes the contest will be a lively
and attractive one.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
FOR A NAVAL RENDEZVOUS.
Uncle Sam to Establish a Recruitin g
Station at Frisco.

San Francisco, Oct. ia naval rendez-
vous is to be established in this city for
the purpose of facilitating the shipping Of
sailors to man the war vessels of the
navy. All the vessels of the Pacific
squadron are short-handed and when it
was decided to rush the Baltimore in
commission the other vessels at the navy
yard were drained of al 1.-The men that
could be spared and then $50 had to be
sent out from the Brooklyn yard.
With all this the cruiser did not have
more than half a crew. Her compile
ment will be made up by the crew of the
Philadelphia, which will be transferred to
her when that vessel comes into the har-
form Honolulu. Lieutenant George NJ.
Stoney. formerly of the Philadelphia, will
have charge of the rendezvous.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
PICKS A PERFECr NINE.
Expert Opinion of Nine of the Star
Baseba1Iists.

Joe Villa, the sporting editor of the
New York Sun is one of the best base
ball authorities in the country and his
reply to a Rochester enthusiast who
asked him for his opinion as to the best
ball players in the different positions,
is of interest, says the Sporting News.
The Sun man thinks Tenney, of the
BostOns, is the best first baseman in
the business, a high compliment to the
young collegian. Lowe, of the Bostons,
divides with Gleason, of the New
'Yorks, the honor of being the best Sec
ond baseman, and Collins, of Boston,
is put down as first choice for third
basenan. The best shortstop is Jen-
nings, of Baltimore, or Davis, of New
York. There was no question about
the supremacy of Jennings last year
but the work that Davis has been do
ing this year has been phenomenal The
best fielder of the country is said to be
Keeler He used to play with the
BrookIyns, but wasn't thought good
enough and was released or traded off
to Baltimore. The best pitcher in the
business is Rusie, of the New YOrks.
There can be no question of his SUI
premacy. Probably, if asked, the Sun
man would put Nichols, of the Bostons,
second. The honor of being the best
catcher is divided between Robinson, of
the Baltimores, and Bergen, of the
BOStOnS,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
THE MICROBE CATCH.
Chicago Citizens Told How to Avoid
Danger From Bacteria in the Air. y

Chicago, Oct. 15.-The pus microbes
collected last week from the street
corners by Prof. Gehrmann, city bac-
teriOlOgist, succumbed to the damp
weather Monday and became decom-
posed.
DR.. Reynolds will collect fresh bac-
terra from the same corners and make
a comparison.
There are a number of practical les
sons to be taught from the expert
ments," he said. THE rain had a bad
effect on the microbes. They thrive
best in dry conditions. We want to
teach the public that a preventative
from their deadly work lies in sanitary
pavements and proper street sprink-
ling regulations.
People should be taught also to
cleanse nostrils and throat frequently
with mild antiseptic solutions when at
mOspheric conditions indicate a super
fluffy of microbes in the air.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
BY A HYPNOTIST.
Miraben Has His Speech Restored
After Nine Years.

Marietta, o., Oct. I'm. C. Miraben,
a well known sign painter, is the happy
subject of a hypnotic experiment that
has miraculOusly restored his speech.
Nine years ago he had his arm blown
off by the premature explosion of a
cannon while firing a salute during the
Marietta centennial.
From that time he was troubled with
an impediment to his speech that was
almost maddening, his tongue freezing
to the roof of his mouth whenever he
attempted to talk.
He was persuaded to place himself
in the hands of hypnOtist, who ef-
fected a complete cure at the first trial,
and Mr.. NIiraben is today talking in
perfectly natural manner.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15

which gives all the roads and byways
that are to be found in the state and
gives the class of road, whether hilly
some time this fail. w. E. Swift of
Topeka, chairman of the road book
board has been corresponding with peo-
pie in different counties in order to OBJ
tain special information, and he has
found many counties without any
league members. The following are
the officers nominated: John Bishop,
Salina, chief consul; J. B. DoncysOn,
Topeka, vice consul; W. G. F. Reichen-
bach, Topeka, secretary treasurer.
There will be no opposition to the Off
GERS but the contest will be for Kansas
representatives. There are two to
elect and four nominations. A. NJ.
Balm, Leavenworth; Charles Cuterven,
Great Bend; A. E. Maxwell, Pittsburg
and o. K. Leigh, Hutchinson are the
nominees.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
L. a. W. FALLING OFF.
Last Year a Disastrous One to the
Order in Kansas.

The annual election of officers for the
Kansas division of the L. A. w. will
take place from November 1st to 18th.
The voting cards will be sent out on
November 1st and the returns will close
on the 18th. The nominations were at
the business meeting held at Lawrence
during the state meet last August.
The past year has been a disastrous
one to the Sunf1ower division. The
membership has fallen off nearly half.
A wear ago the membership was 7S0
while the mem bership at present is
about 400. It was hoped that Kansas
would reach the four figure mark dur
of the strongest western states. Dis
sension and quarreling, resulting most
ly from race track wrangles and poll
tics, and inactivity of many has been
the cause of the decrease. About the
only good that has been done is the
compiling of the kansas Road Book
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
FOR A KLONDIKE ROAD.
Civil Engineers Will Survey Between
Fort Selkirk and Chilkoot.

Victoria, B. c., Oct. 15.-W. c. AIberger
and R. E. Russell, civil engineers of San
Francisco, will leave here on the City
of Seattle Friday to make a survey of
the country between Fort SeIkirk Oh the
Yukon and Chilkoot on the coast TO as
certain whether the route is a practicable
one for a railroad.
Colonel Nathan Smith will leave here
tomorrow on the bark Colorado with 100
tons of provisions and several head of
horses and cattle for Dawson City. There
will be so men in the party. They will
go over the Dalton trail, taking their
goods through on sleighs.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
This Is Ghe Way-and as Long as
They Last:

5000 yds. fine brown muslin, others
consider cheap at 5c..............31kc
$500 yds. extra fine brown muslin,
best Sea Island cotton, sold eve
rywhere at 1-3c, our price. ...... SIC
Is pieces canton flannel, usual sc
quality, at.-.---...- 31ac
2 cases extra heavy canton flannel,
heavy mapped, sold the country
over as a special 8 1-3c........6zc c
1000 yds. Standard dress style
prints, all medium and dark
shades, the sc kind, at............3%4c C
so pieces indigo blue prints, the very
best ........ .................. 4c
10 pieces finest and choicest outing
fianneIs, soft and extra fine to the
touch, worth 121kc &c
so pieces very best dress Innings, sc
kind . SIC
Many other specials in domestic
housekeeping goods.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-15
Races at Guthria.

Guthrie, Oct. 15.-The largest crowd
ever seen on the state fair grounds was
present at the state fair yesterday. Re
suits:
2:29 pace-Josie Hays won, Adonis
second, Daisy K. third. Time, 2:25, 2:22
and 2:27.
2:15 trot-vender won, Kasper sec
ond. Michigan Jim third. Time, 2:23
2:2O15, 2:2O.
Pony race, 4 mile dash-Little Pet
Won, Somp Evans second, Ribbon third
Time, 0:231z.
Running race, L mile-Rosewood won
Glen Campbell second, L. H third.
Time 1:46.