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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04

Rebellion from 1861 to 1866 in the Sixth
Illinois cavalry. He came out of the
civil war a captain in the Sixth Cav
airy. The headquarters OF his
regiment were mainly at Mem
phis. He was in the battles of Nash
vile and Franklin. Tennessee, and par
ticipated in the Grierson raid which
started from La Grange and made a
trip of 500 miles aiming to go to the
support of Grant at Vicksburg but de-
touring and going on down to Baton
Rouge. Though IS years of age at the
time Of the Spanish-Ameriean war. Cap
tain CharlesWorth organized a company
Of volunteers at Beloit. He was captain
Of Company G of the TWenty-se
Kansas. This regiment was sent east
and the days of its service were worked
out at Camp Alger for six months.
Firth Charlesworth was born in York
shire, England, in 1884. Had he lived
until next August he would have at
tanned the age of 81 years When
a young man he came to this coun-
try with his parents. The Charles
worths settled in Illinois After the civil
war Captain CharlesWOrth moved to
Kansas. He lived in a dugout and farm
ed in Mitchell county for several years.
Later he engaged in the implement bus
mess in Beloit He was elected to the
legislature to represent Mitchell county
and served the two terms of 1881 and
1888. In 1888 he was defeated for repre-
sentative by a small majority. He was
appointed consul to F'unchall, MADEIRA,
islands by President Hayes, prior to his
legislative services ana served -FOUR
years. Captain Charlesworth was APP
pointed assistant adjutant general of
Kansas by Governor Stanley two years
ago after his return from the services
engaged in for the Spanish-Anerican
war, which position ne has since occu-
pied.
Captain Charlesworth was a prominent
member OF Beloit Post, No. 147, G.. A. r.,
serving a term as commander and was
also member of the Masonic lodge. His
surviving family consists of his widow,
Mrs. Amanda Charlesworth, and six
Charlesworth of ScottviIle Mrs. E. G.
Steele, of Eaton, Colo, Mrs A. W.
Thompson, Of Atchison. Misses May and
Cora Charlesworth, of Peoria, III.
In person Captain Charlesworth was
man commanding respect. He was Of
martial bearing, from taste, inclination
and varied service. There was reserve
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04

Miss Annie Heartburg who will leave
Monday for Kansas City The party
which aside from the class included
some OF Miss Heartburg's most intimate
friends met at the transfer station at
half past six and from there took the
car for Washnurn college where the pic
mic was held on the campus. Theose
present were; Miss Leggett, Miss Flora
Leggett, Miss Elizabeth Jones, Miss
Hulse, Miss Matte Hoiyoke. Miss Nellie
Goodrich, Miss Margaret Goodrich. Miss
O'Neal, Miss Addiss. Miss Helen Evarts.
Miss King Miss Ellen Heartburg, Miss
Annie Heartburg. Miss Grace Root, Miss
Bessie Root, Miss Clara Marlett, Miss
ktttie Marlett, Miss Mabel Miller. Miss
Marston, Miss Dora Clark, Miss Stoner
Miss Nellie Thorp. Miss Minnie Doering.
and Miss Title Holcomb.
Mrs John Cooling, of Valley Falls,
who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Fl. A. Huey OF $50 Buchanan street, re-
turned home today
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AT THE PLAY LAST NIGHT.

It IS very often that a company num-
bering two dozen people fails to please
an audience There was a company Of
six people at the Grand last night that
pleased a good sized audience.
f. a. Wade has been in the theatrical
bushes for something less than a CEN
fury and ne has had a company out this
winter. Not long ago the company part
" disbanded and Wade was left with
five others The half dozen got together,
arranged THE MascOtt'' for six people
and went to work with it under the
name Of THE Beggar Prince" The
characters Of the comic opera have been
seen in Topeka many times but it is
doubtful If ever the parts were in the
hands of two funnier men than r. A.
Wade as the prince and z. T.. Graves as
Rocco" They bore the entire brunt Of
the comedy and they bore it easily They
did the same old business that has been
used IN THE Mascot for years and
they did It we'll. Then. they did some
new business and altogether gave the
best 10, 20. and 80 cent performance
ever seen in Topeka. Eta Merriss
played "Bettina." the turkey keeper, and
while she has not the reputation Of Cissy
Lotus, who played the part with the
Castle Square company yet she was
good. very good She sang well. acted
we'll and possessed a very pleasing stage
appearance. r.. w. Cleveland as
'Pippo" handled the part we'll and his
baritone solos pleased the audience. The
"Gobble" duet of Mr.. Cleveland and Miss
Merriss was well received. The com
pany viii be at the Grand tonight.
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Firth CharlesWortE
Dies Today.
Was Assistant Adjutant Gener
al X. n. G.
AN EVENTFUL CAREER
Served Through the War of the
Rebellion.
Afterward Commanded a Com
pany in the Spanish War.

Captain Firth Charlesworth. assistant
adjutant general of the Kansas national
guard, died at his residence on Polk
street about o'clock this morning. with
inflammation of the bladder
Last Tuesday Captain CharlesWorth
attached his signature to the bond that
was in course of preparation for his APP
pOiutment to be quartermaster general
of the Kansas National Guard This
was his last act in the activities of this
life. The appointment would have been
announced today. The legislature last
winter IN reorganizing the National
guard abolished the office of assistant
adjutant general and created the office
Of quarter master general This morning
four or five bondsmen signed the bond
which was being taken around for sig
natures by Harry Root. Mr.. j. s. Parks
signed the bond. A few minutes later
he learned Of Captain CharlesWorth's de-
mise. The four Beioit men who had al
ready gone on the bond We're w. 2. Jen-
son. ]. S. Parks. N. S. Miller and Will
lam Dickey.
Captain Charlesworth's remains were
sent on to Beloit at noon today. The
funeral is set for Sunday afternoon in
the M. 2. church at Beloit.
Captain Charlesworth was a veteran
Of two wars He served in the war Of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
GOMEz's PLAN FOR CUBA.
Wants an Honest, Stable Government
Established at Once.

Havana, May 4-The Lucia pub
fishes an interview with Gen. Maxine
Gomez in which the latter says that
the Cuban problem is not economical
but political. and should be solved in
q reasonable way by establishing a
governm ent which may satisfy the gem
eral aspirations of the country With
an honest, capable and stable govern
ment the present uneasiness will have
no reason to continue, confidence will
be restored. industry viii increase, and
the credit which is. always an ally of
industry will become normal in foreign
markets, and capital will return to
Cuba to develop its agriculture and
other industries
Nothing will be obtained says Gen
eral Gomez, by small concessions in
the matter of sugar and tobacco if we
maintain the rotten structure of the
old colony, mended by a temporary mil
itary occupation which does not po--
sess the power to establish a final
regime of republican self government.
1t is only prolonging the agony and
would be going from bad to worse"
The present general uneasiness. con-
cluded General Gomez is due to the
delay in determining upon a political
constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
Why Not the rwentiethP

To the Editor of the State Journal.
1t seems there has been an oversight
on the part of those making arrange
ments for the Mckinley reception In
that the boys Of the Twentieth Kansas
have been left out altogether. In one Of
McKfnley's most eloquent speeches he
referred feelingly to the Tennessee regi-
ment who had answered his call. 1t Is
presumed that he feels the same toward
the Twentieth Kansas boys Many Of
these boys are here in Topeka and many
others will be here, and nearly all have
provided themselves with the khaki un-
form. Why would it not be better TO
have these boys who ansxg cred the pres
ident's call in time of danger be his
bodyguard in time of peace. rather than
a lot of tin soldiers and boys with trurl-
pets. The president would appreciate
seeing them in body at least some
where in the parade
FRIEND OF THE TWENTIETH.
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THOSE SCHOOL LANDS.
Auditor Cole Says $4,000 Acres Are
Available For Wheat Growing.

Approximately there are $4,000 acres
OF land adapted to wheat growing in
purchase by State Auditor Cole; $4,000
acres are in Cove county and 5000 acres
in Sheridan county.
The leased land, amounting to 321.997
acres. is open to sale. subject to the
leases now in existence These leases
run from three to i've years. according
to law, and unless such lease is for
feited by non-payment of rent, The
Unbiased land, 94S, 100 acres, is also sub
ject to sale.
1t is estimated that there is in addi-
ton to the lands reported to this de-
partment about 1000. 600 acres IN the
state which have not been patented.
To buy leased lands ten househoiders
of the township must petition the coun-
ty superintendent to sell such land ne
shall publish notice; one year later the
land must be appraised, not less than
$1.25 per acre; following the appraise-
ment the commissioners sell the land TO
the highest bidder; One-tenth OF pur-
chase price must be paid down ana
bond in double the sum given against
waste and damage. Purchasers accept
all leased lands subject to the leases
upon them.
Proceedings are the same for un-
leased land except that twenty house
holders petition and the year of delay
is avoided. Actual settlers may buy
from the county treasurer at private
sale. not to exceed 160 acres, when any
going provisions have been complied
with. The law provides for second
appraisement where lands fail to sell at
public sale. After second appraisement
any person can buy at public auction.
School lands can be hon esteaded by
filing notice of such settlement within
ten days of settlement with the county
clerk.
After a person has resided on a piece
of school land for six months, twenty
househoIders may petition to expose to
sale such land and the settler may
within sixty days after it's appraise-
ment file in the probate court his petit
ton to prove his settlement.
After a residence of six months, If the
land is not appraised, the settler can
reside on the land until the land is ex-
posed to sale by petition of twenty
householders or by being appraised.
Purchasers of school lands should
bear in mind that possession of leased
lands is governed by the lease thereon.
Purchasers of Unbiased lands may OBJ
tain immediate possession.
1t is unlawful for any company or
corporation to occupy or include school
land in pasture. or for other purposes,
without first having leased or located
upon the same for the purpose of a
homestead ui.der the provisions of the
state laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
MEMPHIS RACES
Will Open October 21 With Stakes
of $4,000.

Mempis, Tenn, May 4.-Secretary
Murray Howe. Of the Memphis Trotting
association, recently chartered, announ-
ces that its trotting track is nearing
completion and that when finished it will
be the fastest harness track in the coun-
try. Contracts for q large steel grand
stand and barns have been let The
Memphis harness meeting will open Oc-
tober p and will be governed by Ma
tional Trotting association rules. The
stakes amount to $4,000. The first off,
cial forecast of the programme is as fol-
lows, entries close June 1:
1-2:11 class trotting, So 900.
2-2:14 class trotting, SO. O00
1920 class trotting, $1,000
4-2.0S class pacing, $4,000
5-2.20 class pacing, SO, 00O
Stakes and will be contested under
the Memphis system" which rules that
three heats constitute a race; first heat
one mile; second heat a mile and an
eighth and the third heat half a mile
This system is put in vogue to incorpor-
ate as many features of the running
turf as will be consistent in heat racing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
WILL GO TO THF HILLS.
Foreign Ministers Will Leave Pekin
For the Summer.

Pekin, May A majority of the for
eign ministers will leave Pelxin next
week for the Western hills to spend the
summer, taking with them military
guards for their protection, their inten-
ton being to come to Pekin for the pur-
pose Of holding meetings and attending
to necessary business.
Missionary Owen Of the London mis-
sion. says all the reports received by his
mission from the provinces show the
country toabe in a deplorabIe state. Dis
content and intense hatred of foreigners
prevail and worse conditions than exist
ed before the siege are threatened. The
departure Of the troops, he predicts will
be signalized by q massacre Of the ma
tive Christians.
FHThose unable to recognize the facts
and reporting otherwise to their govern
ments," says Mr.. Owen, 'fare as WilfuIly
blind as before"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
ETHICAL CULTURE.
Twenty-fifth Anniversary Of the 80
ciety Celebrated in New York.

Twenty-hfth Anniversary of the So
ciety Celebrated in New York
New York, May 4.-The twenty-hfth
anniversary of the New York Society
for Ethical Culture was celebrated last
night at Carnegie hall. The features
were addresses by Prof. Felix Adler and
DR.. John Elliott, the presentation Of a
silver wreath to commemorate the an
niversary by the Alumni and the pupils
of the ethical culture schools and the
musical selections by the American
Symphony orchestra
DIT. Elliott. in his address had some
things to say about this city. He said
in part. 1T has been said that this city
is worse than SOdOm and Gomorrah
This statement has been severely criti-
cised. 1t might we'll be said. as Of MAJ
areth, can any moral or spiritual good
come out Of it?' New York however, is
not less spiritual or less moral than 9TH
er cities But in its current of life, If
one makes for other than material
things. he must soon swim against the
current. The idea Of God Is lacking in
most of the academic courses of the
schools of this country"
Among others who spoke at the meet
ing were j. p. Lange, president Of the
society, John Frankenheimer. William
n. Salter Of Chicago, S. Burns Weston
of Philadelphia w L Sheldon Of St
Louis and Perciva1 Chubb.
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LEO'S SUCCESSOR.


London. May 4-The Pope, according
to a dispatch to the Times from Rome,
IS understood to have made a viii des-
ignating his SUCCESSOR thus, to quote
the correspondent. N odifying the habit
ual mode of choosing a Pope by a con-
clave. The news of the Pope's viii first
took shape in a diplomatic note from
the Bavartan minister to his govern
ment. It's theory is simple-the papal
power being absolute involves the right
of naming a successor.
Dealing with the rumors of Cardinal
Rampolla's retirement from the Office of
secretary of state, the correspondent
says .Ranpolla is aiming for the tiara,
and that if the pontin died today the
struggle would be between Cardinals
Rampolla and Vannutelli.
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MONEY For sault Ste marie.

New York May 4,-The house Of COM
mons in committee Of supply says an
Ottawa dispatch to the Times, has vo-
ted 800. 600 for widening and deepening
the entrances to the Sault Ste Marie ca
nal. During the discussion on the item
Mr. Blair, the minister of railways and
canals, said that at present the upper
entrance of the canal had only IS feet
of water and the lower entrance 13H
feet. The entrance to the United States
canal was, he said. % feet deep and it is
proposed to make those on the Canadian
side the same depth. The estimated cost
Of the work is about $3.50. 900.
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LYNCHED TWO NEGROEs.
Louisiana Mobs Do Some Quick Worl
With the Rope.

Shreveport, La. May 1.-TWO lynch
ings were reported in specials to the
Times. At Rhodessa, twenty-four miles
above here FELTON, Bribmen, a negro,
was iynched for assaulting and brutally
abusing a six-year-old girl. He is sup
posed to have been lynched by negroes.
Brigmen confessed his crime.
At Alden Bridge. six miles from Ben
ton, in Bossier Parish Grant Johnson
was strung up by a mob. johnson kept
a negro gambling house and was a
menace to the peace of the neighbor-
hood He had been warned to leave but
refused. About a year ago johnson kill
ed a negro, but escaped punishment. He
was defiant to the last.
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OHIOANS TO MEET.
They Expect All Ex-Buekeye Citizens
to BE at Their Meeting.

On Monday night all the Ohio people
Of the city whether members of the Ohio
association or not will meet at III East
Seventh street.
Mrs. Ida Eekert-Lawrenee of Toledo,
who will read an original poem on May
is at San Francisco on the occasion Of
the launching of the battleship "Ohio. -
will also read several poems from ner
book DAY Dreams" for the benefit of
those who attend Arrangements viii
be made to participate In the Mckinley
reception.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
Hotels Along Mexican Central.

Mexico City, May At is believed
here that the new control of the Mexi-
can central will not make any important
changes in the executive staff of the
road A rumor has it that the Standard
Oil interests, now upperrnost in the Cen
trail will build a chain of luxurious
hotels in this country, thus attracting
thousands of tourists here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
Beware of a Cough .

A cough is not a disease but a symptom.
CONSUMPTION and bronchitis, which are
the most dangerous and fatal diseases,
have for their first Indication a persistent
this cough appears. are easily cured
Chamberia ain Cough Remedy has proven
wonderfully successful and gained its
wide reputation and excessive sale by its
success in curing the diseases which cause
coughing. If 1t is not beneficial it viii not
cost you cent. For sale by all drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
SHORT ON PROVISIONS.
Fort Gibbons, Alaska, Must Have
Food Supplies Soon.

Seattle, Wash. May Authorization
was received yesterday by Quartermas-
ter Ruhlen of this city TO the effect that
there is likely to be shortage of pro-
visions at Fort Gibbons. Alaska, unless
early shipments are made via Skagway
and the upper Yukon route. The garri-
son there, 1t appears, issued rations to
destitute miners to such an extent that
serious inroadS were made on its own
stock of supplies. Shipments of provis-
ions will be rushed north as soon as pos
sible. 1t is not thought that the post is
in any serious danger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04

about his manner, yet he was full Of
kindness and a courteous gentleman.
Many Beloit friends who live in To-
peka gathered at the CharleswoFth
home at IL O'Clock this morning to pay
respects to the departed They accom-
panied the remains to the Union Pacific
depot. Blue Post No. $50, J. B. Evans.
commander, We're drawn up at the depot
as a mark of respect from the old COM
rades of the G. A. r. Adjutant general
Fox accompanied the family and re-
mains to Beloit
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Lotterv Tiokets seized.

Havana, May 1.-The custom inspcc-
tors are selling all uninvoiced goods
found on board vessels entering this port
In this action they are strictly carrying
out their orders to the effect that all
vessels shall be thoroughly searched, and
that not even the quarters Of the ships
officers be exempted. A number or pack
ages have been seized on board of the
Alfonso XII, from Corunna April 20 said
TO contain Madrid lottery tickets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
SUITS COMPROMIsED.
Strife Between Big Rubber Combines
Ceases

Providence, r. T.. May Am agree
ment has been reached whereby all
pending suits between the heirs of
Joseph Banigan, once president of the
rubber combination and the United
States Rubber company have been set
tied and the suits will be dropped The
aggregate amounts sued for were over
81 600, 900 and include a 100000 suit by
the Banigan heirs against the rubber
company and a s., 2O0,0 900 suit by the
United States company against the Ban
ignS.
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RevoIt il Tndia

Calcutta. May 4.-Three hundred
troops have been dispatched to the Siai-
kat district to suppress plague riots.
Twenty-Five villages are in revolt in the
district. and several hospital assistants
have been killed or wounded.
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BAKERS TO STRIKE.
New York Bread Makers object to
Mora Than Ten Hours.

New York May Alive hundred baK-
.ra VIII go on strike today to enforce a
ten-hour work day Tonight I'VE hun
bred more bakers will quit work. This
was resolved on at a meeting of the
bakers In Liberty hall The boss bakers
were willing to consent to the demands.
but declined to sign agreements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
Sunday School Workers.

The Fifth Ward Sunday School work
ers will hold a social under the auspices
of the City Sunday School association
tomorrow : p. M Don't forget to attend
at the Walnut Grove N. e. church.
G. H. GRIGGS.
Ward President
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San Francisco and Return 10000 via
Santa Fe Route

Tickets on sale May 7th, and sth. Good
returning 80 days from date Of sale
Passengers have choice Of different
route returning, Through Tourist and
Standard sleeper also free chair cars
daily.
See T. L. King, Agent. A. T. q s. Be
for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04

Miss Florence Newman, who has been
great sufferer from muscular rheumat ism
says chamberiain's Pain Balm is the only
remedy that affords her relief. Miss New
man Is a much respected resident of the
village of Gray. n. n. and makes this
statement for the benefit of others SINH
larry afflicted This liniment is for sale
by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
Home Seekers Excursion via Santa
re Route

to points in Arkansas, Arizona, Indian
Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico ok-
lahoma, Texas and to Rocky Ford, Col.
and points east thereof in Colorado nt
rate OF one fare plus s2.00. Final limit
p days Stop overs going See agent
Tor PARTICULAR.
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Lester ReiR on WHINE,

London, May AT the racing of the
Hurst Park club spring meeting TODAY
the maiden year old plate at fur
longs was won by Mr.. Moffat's Achales
ridden BY Lester Reiff Twelve horses
ran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-04
Pure Cows Milk

made sterile and guarded against con-
tamination, from beginning TO babys
bottle, is the perfection of substitute
feeding for infants. Borden's Eagle
among infant foods for more than forty
wears
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HAVE YOU
ANYTHING
TO EXCHANGE.


Have you a Farm and do
want to trade it for a
Grocery Store ?
Have you a Horse and do
you want to exchange it
for a Piano?
Have you a Bicycle and do
you want to exchange it
for a Camera?
Have you a Gun and do
you want to trade it for
a BoOkcaseP
Have you a Wash Boiler
and do you want to ex-
change it for a RugF
Have you a pair of Skates
and do want to trade them
for Punching Bag?
Have you a Spring Over
coat and do you want 10
exchange it for a Baby
CarriageP
Have you a Stove and do
you want to trade it for
a Refrigerator.
Have you a Dog and do
you want to exchange
him for a Rooster?
It Costs You Only Sc a Line
in the
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