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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-19
BANQUET IS CENSURED.
"Billion Dollar Dinner" Is Considered
Bad Politics in Hanna.

Philadelphia Pa, June 19-When SEN
ator Chandler today characterized the
dinner given by Senator Hanna and the
Union League club Saturday night as a
feast of Belshazzar,' he expressed the
mates. The Hbillion dollar dinner as it al
ready has become to be known was as
much talked of today as the vice presi-
Dental contest.
Many delegates were amazed that Han
ma should have the bad taste on the eve
of a Republican convention where an al
legged antitrust plank is to be considered,
thus to call the attention of the entire
country to the close relation existing be-
tween the leaders of the party and the
men who have made millions out of trusts
and protected industries.
Indignation was expressed by many men
besides Senator Chandler, although few
as high as he in the councils of the party
had the bravery to characterize the bill
ion dollar dinner as he did.
There were gathered around that table
men who represent in their combine for
tunes more millions of dollars than the
average mind can conceive in value There
We're representatives of all the protected
industries and trusts which have made
their promoters and managers multimill-
ionaires in a few years at the expense of
the rest of the country.
The Union League club of Philadelphia.
IS generally regarded as foremost among
rich mems clubs Here are a few of the
members of the club which entertained
the leaders of the Republican party Satur-
day night, with an estimate of their for
tunes and the special protected indus
try in which their vast wealth was ac-
0ndfleS H. cramps, SnlpS... .S23, UU1, HOO
j. Edward Addicl1s. gas............ 1900. $50
William N Baldwin. locomotives 1900 600
George c. Blabon, oilcloth ......-. 100000
T. D; NJ. Cardeza, iron and
whisky ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000 900
John H. Converse, locomotives. 5000 $50
Jay Cooke. promoter .....-........ 10. 600 600
Clement c. Griscom, ships. %. coo 600
p. A. B. Widener, street cars. so coo 900
j. O. Darlington, dry goods. ....- 10. O00. 600
William L. Elkins, street cars. 30. 600 900
Fayette R Plumb, steel tools 49, 00, coo
Thomas Dolan, gas, steel and
wire Observation-Disclosures. 50. OoO 900
r. Dole Benson, broker ......-.... 5000 600
Clayton McAIichael, politician AGO.. 900
William Potter, linoleum. 5000 600
James Pollock. carpets .-....... 90 600 001
George c Campbell, woolens. 5000 600
Henry c. Dlsston, saws. 25. coo Gl1
Thomas Lane, street cars......... 80, 600 900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-19

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The age-herald., 1900-01-25
ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT
 IN ALL COUNTRIES

In every land under the sun the night of this day will be celebrated as Burns night" for in every lad there dwell Scotch men, and in the places where Scotchmen dwell not there are souls that love Robbie Burns.
 In Scotland in every village, every ham, let, everywhere there will be drunk a cup '.of Kindness yet" for Aud Lang syne. There shall be banquetting and feasting and publication. An American of distinc- tion, dwelling in Scotland, once referred to the Ayrshire bard as Mister" Burns He was never forgiven. To the Scotch 1t Is a profanat tion to term the greatest of all their lyric poets mister" He is plain Robbie Burns, ye ken, and So he abides in their hearts and the hearts of all men the wide world around "Well talk a cup of kindenss yet' for all the times. "Kings are blest, but Tam was glorious OCT all the ills of life victorious!"
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
POLICE COURT


The performance at Judge Feagin's matinee yesterday was made up of q series of specialties rather than of the legitimate drama. The bill was not heavy one, and the programme was carried out without orchestral accompaniments.
 One of the first presentations was by Tom Burgess, Esq, in the role of a tresspasser. MT. Burgess, whose color is reminder that there is such thing as Egyptian darkness, had had considerable experience in his respective line of entertainment, and cokributed $5 to the actors fund.
 Next came Walter Nabers, in the same
 role, and he also did hls part well enough
 to be taxed a S5 William.
 Narcissus Green and Calle Williams, both
 having had natures black paint pot ap-
 piled to their integuments were up in the
 role of assaulters and batterers, and were
 charged $10 each for the exhibition.
 Nick Vacus-a truly dramatic name
 was one of the white performers. He rep
 resented the mlan who knew how to do the
 aggravated assault act to perfection. At any rate Manager Feagin thought so, for Mr. Vacus was out just $100 in cash and will be forbidden to act on the public sage again until he has performed exclusively
 for the city 1SO days. This is pretty tough on a budding artist, but 1t cannot be helped.
 J. E. Perryman next appeared before the scenes, after having refused to pay a licensed house, This latter act had followed him in Cls career and Lne had to pay $25O for his levity.
 Will Latham and John Thomas, Ethio- peans of the original brand, were on the stage in a monologue, each telling how it was That Gle had been in an affray. Their rendition was so perfect uhat eaeh one is
 expected to contribute to the actors fund
 an amount netting $10
 Archie Sullivan, a negro, whose face
 looked as if it had been split open hori-
 zontally with a broad-axe to make his
 mouth, was one of IJhe players who assumed the role of disorderly man, and he de- lighted his audience to the tune of $5. Larry Reed, white, was in a similar role,
 and shared the same fate as Archie. California Rochelle is inclined to game occasionally, especially when the police are
 absent. It seems, however, in ahis case some of the cops were on hand when the business was progressing, and Cal, excuse this familiarity, was assessed the sum of $5.
 Will Poor, whose name properly implies that he is not wealthy, is a colored brother who believes in keeping his wife down by means of club and his fists was allowed to explain his methods as actually carried out by himself, and so valuable was his
 information considered that Judge Feagin
 charged him $7 for his acting.
 Aaron Tillman, not the ancient Aaron
 who was noted for his rod, but negro
 of the most pronounced type, was before
 the people for having committed an as- sault with a weapon, and he was permit
 ted to contribute to. the mite box of the city to the amount of $25.
 Henry Jackson, white, was the last per- former at yesterdays entertainment. It
 seems that MT. Jackson's plan was. to play
 pool and decline to pay for the privilege,
 but the owners of the table were opposed
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
Big Fire at Dawson

Seattle, Wash, January 4-Advices from the north received today substantiate the report of big fire at Dawson on January Il, which destroyed buildings and merchan. disc to the value of $4OO O00.
 The fire is supposed to have originate from defective flue. The flames burne the most substantial structures in the Klon dyke metropolis.
 These buildings included many saloons restaurants, opera house, groceries and ger eral stores and branch of the Canadia Bank of Commerce. There was no loss of life, but very little of the contents of the buildings were saved. All of the burned buildings faced the Klondyke river.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
PECULIAR PHENOMENON
 IN SHAPE OF A HOLE
The Hole Is Eight Feet in Diameter and Has No Bottom-Apparently Dug
 Itself in AvenueE F

During the night of Tuesday large sink hole appeared on a vacant lot in Avenue k, between Twenty-third and Twenty fourth streets The hole is about ten feet deep and is nearly round, with ragged edges, and in the widest place is about eight or nine feet in diameter. When first discovered it was only about four feet in diameter
 Old residents of Birmingham will recall that in years by gone there was a spring in the locality. This spring changed places os business several times, being in a rather marshy portion of ground. Finally it dis appeared altogether and only left mem- ory.
 For several weeks one of the breweries in the section of the city near this hole has been digging an artesfan well, and it is said that nearly a million gallons of quicksand have been taken from the well, and by many it is suggested that the source of tIhis spring has been again To- cated beneath the surface, causing a cav fly in the earth where the new sensation appeared. The weight of the earth above this cavity is supposed to have been greater than its adhesiveness, and the only feasl- ble thing for 1t to do was to drop and make the hole.
 During the day yesterday quite num- ber of curious people visited the place and attempted to sound the opening but were unable to find the bottom. The hole is filled with water after going down about ten feet from the top, and 1t is said to possess considerable warmth.
 It is dangerous place, especially where children were liable to approach 1t, and to prevent any mishap fence has been built around it.
 One of the police officers, not knowing of its presence, almost rode into it yester- day morning when responding to a call before the heavy fog had disappeared.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
VISITING PRIEST GREATLY PLEASED MarVeIed at Tremendous Strides
 Birmingham is Making AHEAD OF NEW ENGLAND Saw St. vincents Hospital and Found It Large and Commodious-Wor of
 Sisters of Charity in Tenn
 porary Quarters
AHEAD OF NEW ENGLAND

The Rev. Philip A. Cronan of St. Mary's church, Newport, R. l., who has been the guest of the Rev. P A. O'Reilly since Fri day -rlgiI, and who preached an eloquent sermon at St. Paurs Catholic church on Sunday, left for the north yesterday morn- ing. He will go direct to New York and after spending a few days there will re- turn to nis-home.
 Father Cronan was delighted wh.h lais visit to Birmingham. He met many of our most prominent citizens, Protestant and Catholic, and he expressed deep re gret that he could not prolong his stay.
 Brishter, better informed men than Father Cronan are not often found. He observes quickly and takes lively inter est in everything in life He ma'rveled at the tremendous strides 'lnat Birmingham is making. He Himself was born and reared in New England, and he loved New Eng land When asked if New England was holding its own in a commercial and in- dustrial way. he replied that it was. But he added: We have nothing up our way quite like Birmingham. When 1t is remem- bered this place is practically less than 25 years old, it must strike every cne as rGle- nomenal."
 Father Cronan vlsioed the new St. Vim cent hospital and was gDsacly astonished at its vast anu beautiful proportions He said that many larger cities north had to be satisfied with hospital buildings noth- ing Nike so large. He found that in tho temporary hospital under the auspices of the Sisters of Charity 275 charity patients had been sheltered and treated during the year past, and in addition to this number there were 12S externs, making 4O3 persons in all who were cared for by the Sisters without charge.
 Father OReily and Father Cronan are related by marriage, ehe formers brother having married the latter's sister.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
DR. SHOLL GIVES
 OUT 4 STATEMENT
Makes Full Explanation of the
 Small pox Situation.
SEES NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
Need Be no Hesitation in Sending Child ren to Public Schools Only Two Cases in the City-He Recom-
 mends Vaccination

pr. E. H. Sholl, chairman of the commit- tee of public health of Jefferson county, has, at the request of Superintendent Phil lips, of the city public schools, issued a statement concerning the smallpox situa- ton, with a view of alleviating any fear that might exist among the patrons of the schools and the general public. Dr, Sholrs statement is as follows:
 At the request of Superintendent Phil lips. of the city public schools plain sta tement of facts is made that the fears born of wild and exaggerated rumors may be promptly allayed. and that the pupils who have been unnecessarily withdrawn on account ot these rumors may return promptly to their school work so far as danger goes.
 "Dr. Barclay informs me this morning that there are S2 cases at the pest house, so black two white. There are but two casea in the city: white, one at Fountain Heights and the other in South Twentieth street. be- tween Avenues and F. Both of these cases are isolated and all parties exposed vaccinated.
 "Vaccinated parties, as a rule, might safely sleep with a case of smallpox.
 "Halls and buildings can be constantly and safely passed by parties protected by vaccination. The case contiguous to the Paul Hayne school offers no danger to pro- tected parties, the minimum of danger, as our records for some years here show that rarely does a case occur in a well vac cinated person, and then in the mildest form.
 "When properly done it need be repeated only once in seven years. Really not as much attention should be paid to it by protected parties as against measles.
 ''In view of these facts, there need be no hesitation in sending children to the public rigid rules now being carefully enforced of not allowing any child to enter the public schools without certificate of successful vaccina ton are such as almost absolutely guarantee the protection of the children,
 For the further and prompt protection of the city the Jefferson County Medical society," at it's meeting on Monday night, requested the mayor to largely and prompt ly increase the vaccination force. and to ap- ply the law to all alike, white and black. making it imperative.
 'It is well to say that very many of the cases at the pest house came frSm outside of the city, county and state.
 "E. H. SHOLL, M. D., Chairman of the Committee of Public Health of Jefferson County, Alabama
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
A Runaway Girl

Perhaps the finest musical number in the London and New York success, "A Run away Girl," as rendered by Augustin Daly's Musical company, is the big ensemble finale to act first, which, under that taking and catchy number, Listen to the Band,' em- ploys the full strength of the big oSgani- zation. This is a splendid and stirring piece of clever musical composition which rouses its nightly audiences to a point of real thrill and enthusiasm. One of the features of this big chorus is the render ing of the song by May Baker. She sings and sustains in c, and for the last chord D in altissimo against the whole company and the full orchestra all playing aSd sing ing fortissimo. Such is tine power Of a perfectly produced tone. Iuss high notes of Miss Baker, indeed almost every note she sings, are so perfect and produced with such thorough percussion that her tones cut right straight through the whole body of tone even in the largest theatefs and every word she sings is clearly under- stood in every nook and caanny of the largest auditorium. This superb musical organization presenting '' Runaway Girl" will be the great attraction at Of6tien's opera house at an early date.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
DELIGHTFUL EVENT
Banjo Recital at Phoenix Club by Alfred
 A. Farland.

A delightful banjo recital was tendered the members and friends of the Phoenix club last night by Alfred A. ~Farland, the celebrated banjoist who recently appeared at the opera house under the auspices of the Creche.
 A splendid programme was rendered by MT. Farland who was at his best and thor oughly charmed the select audience
 The occasion was one of the most mem- orable in the history of the club and Chair man Slaughter of the entertainment com m1ttee Is deserving of much praise in ar ranging so delightful an evening"
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
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OBrien's opera house was literally packed from pit to dome last night to witness the minstrel performance by the Primrose & Dockstader company.
 The aggregation consists of thirtysix people, and is one of the oldest on the road and fully sustained it's reputation last night as being the peoples famorite minstrels.
 The special scenery is very clever, the performers are splendid artists, and their selections Extremely entertaining and clean.
 Lew Dockstader in his jokes and local hits was great and brought down the house. He is one of Birmnghams favorite black faced artists, and never fails to please.
 Both the instrumental and vocal music was highly appreciated, and the company gave entire satisfaction to every one who was able to get into the theater.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
AGAIN IN CUSTODY
One of Walker County Prisoners Arrest.
 ed at Ensley

Fred Carmichael, a negro, charged with grand larceny, and one of the five who es- capped from the Jasper jail in Walker county some weeks ago, was arrested at Ensley Tuesday night and taken back to Jasper yesterday by Sheriff O'Rear. Pending the arrival of the Walker county official, Car michael was placed in the county jail in this city.
 The party of five negroes escaped from the jail by ripping up an iron floor and dig glng through a layer of cement and drop ping down to the basement, finally escaping through unbarred windows.
 Carmichael is the first one to be re-taken.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
THE COURTS
Doings in the Various Departments of
 Justice.

In the Jefferson county circuit court the Alabama National bank brought action against the Pioneer Lumber company for $1,352 It is a suit on note. In somewhat similar conditions the action of Ripport &s Co. against F. R. Abbott was on trial
 The time of the criminal court is taken up by misdemeanor cases.
 In the first division of the city court there is filed by Sarah Taylor a bill for divorce from Robert Taylor on the charge of abandonment.
 E. Lesser has filed against the Concor- dia society bill in the matter of the trans fer of two shares of stock.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
A SAD DEATH
Young Mother Called Upon to Surrender
 Up Her Life

Mrs. A. B. M. Lendon died early yester- day morning at her home in East Birming ham. Only the night before had her three days old infant died a result of the young mother rolling upon the child while in a delirium.
 The mother was but 20 years of age, and leaves a husband and many friends to mourn her sad death.
 Having formerly resided at Lake City, Fla, her remains will be shipped from here to that city this morning.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
Supreme Court Dreals Record

Houston, Texas January 24--A special to the Post from Dallas says:
 ''The state court of criminal appeals to- day established a record in the work of that body. Five death penalties were af- firmed and bail was refused to a Duval county man charged with rape.
 The death penalties affirmed were those of Wash Garrett of Dallas wife murderer; King Martin, of Kaufman county, rape; Bob Mckinney, of Hunt. two cases of mur- der; Henry Brown, of Hunt, murder.
 Richard Gray, of Duval county, charged with criminal assault upon a girl under 14 years of age, is the man refused bail. The penalty for the crime which he stands charged with is death McKinney's double sentence is something very unusual. He murdered. girl and young man, act uated by jealousy.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
Jay From .JaYsYilIe

One of the most important of the many specialties introduced during the perform ance of "A Jay from Jaysville,' which VIII be presented at the Auditorium Friday and Saturday nights and at Saturday matinee, is the wonderful performance of Hermann, the greaest trick bicyclist in America. Many of the feats performed by him on the wheel are said to border on the mar Velous.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
Molnrnx .Inrnr Ill

New York. January 4.-The trial of Rol- and B. Molineux was adjourned today on account of illness of Mannheim Brown, a juror. The nature of the illness was not known, and it Is expected that the trial will be resumed tomorrow
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
sheriff stopped the Fieht

Vicksburg, Miss, January 2-Kid Ritchie. of St. Louis. and Tom Hurley, of Cincinnati, were to have met tn a ten- round bout here tonight, but the sheriff threatened to arrest all parties ant the fight was declared off.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per- manently beneficial effects and were satis- fled with transient action; but now that it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habitual constipa- ton. well-informed people will not buy other laxatives, which act for a time, but finally injure the system. Buy the genuine. made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
BARELY ESCAPED LYNCHING
One Negro Stabs Another Through the
 Heart

Memphis, Tenn. January 2i.-Bud Core, a negro with bad record, stuck a knife into the heart of Ed Sullivan, another me- gro, in North Memphis, today, and barely escaped being lynched by crowd of en- ragged colored men. The killing is said to have been entirely unprovoked. The police arrived on the scene in time to save the murderer from mob violence.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25

diametrieally to this procedure, and had MT. Jackson ushered before the curtain to publicly explain. He paid s5 for the game.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25
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Another Morgan Club

A Morgan club will be organized at Avon dale tomorrow night. A meeting for that purpose will be held in the town hall at { o'clock.
The age-herald., 1900-01-25

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