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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

n ame nts har-
monized with
her hair.
Beautiful clus-
ters of pearl
p pendants are
perhap s the
snartest of all,
and these look
dainty on white
chiffon and lace
gowns. The gir-
die of twisted
seed pearls with
ends resembling
grapes are the
height of fash
ion for those
who can afford
them.
It e I. 1 . ] n I Y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

Mrs. Fiske's own theater. the Man
haitian, in New York city, whose inte-
rior arrangements were planned by her
husband, Harrison Grey Fiske, aims at
embodying the Wagnerian idea of ar
tistie perfection in scenic effect and
stage setting. It is beautiful and luxu-
riously appointed. with reception room
and foyer that appeal to the aesthetic
sense. It contains also a library of his
tOric and dramatic works that are used
as authorities in the preparation of
plays produced in the theater. Pains
taking artistic correctness is the word
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fiske. Many of the
volumes in the library are old and rare.
Mrs. Fisl1e. whose theatrical career
began when she was three years old,
does not think stage women work hard
er than others who accomplish any
thing. She says:
.The hardest worked woman of all is
the society woman She does not feel
the necessity for guarding her vitality
for the evenings performance, as the
actress must do. have never OBJ
served either that the women of the
stage break down from overwork any
oftener than the men, We are obliged
to take care of ourselves physically.
Then the famous temperamental ac-
tress said:
My own plan is to simplify my life
as much as possible. love the coun-
try and spend all the time I can there.
pass part of my summers in camp in
the woods ELIZABETH LEE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
MISS BRADDoN.

It is not generally known that Miss
Braddon has been devoted to literary
work since 1860. It was in that year
that her first novel appeared. The
Trail of the Serpent was published in
serial form, and from that time up till
the present dag many interesting mar
ratives from her pen have been psfb-
lshed. Miss Braddon. who was bors
in London. received her education at
home. She has a delightful house at
Richmond, England, and another in the
New forest, from which She pays fire.
quent visits to Bourpemouth. Miss
Braddon is fond of music and is also
much interested in gardening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

Anadyomene herself if she ran after
them and they'd pursue the homeliest
thing ever in petticoats if she knew
how to flee from them artistically."
IT see" remarked Aunt Sophronia
little brutally- The secret of feminine
charm in masculine eyes-to back"
And as usual, she expressed things
about as they are I hardly think there
exists man who cannot be won by
making him realize that he is not ire
sisuble with one girl at least OF
course if she happens to be a fluffy and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
Why Some Girls \
"
Do Not Marry +
Kate Clyde
Thinks They
Are
Too Anxious

init such an extraordinary case for the
sake of argument) After leaving
Mary at the conventional hour John
goes on up or down town. as it hap
pens to be. and stops at his athletic
club, punches the bag for an hour.
takes a swim for half an hour or does
some stunt calculated to direct his
thoughts back to normal channels. He
goes home healthily tired, sleeps sound
ly and the next morning rushes down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
THE RIGHT COLOR TO WEAR.

A blond may wear white with advan-
tage. but her brunette sister should
wear cream. Black satin should be
avoided by persons with awkward fig
ures. for it seems to bring all defects
into notice. When a fair girl wears
black, she should choose a duh mate
rial. but dark girl would do wisely to
select one with a luster
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

lions and whose energies are absolute
" tireless-
So far no woman voter has ever been
found guilty of an election fraud.
Mrs T. B. Walker of Minneapolis
has been elected president of North
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
in THE WORLD OF WOMEN.

tall, but not serawny. are at the top
notch of fashion.
Mrs. Agnes Garrett. one of the two
women justices of the peace in Wyo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

is an American and a graduate Of the
Cincinnati university
It has been wisely suggested that the
women who succeed are those who go
to their work with a determination
born OF courage and positive convic-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

ming. is the mother of six children.
She owns and operates a stock ranch
and is also postmaster of Garrett. a
mail station named for her.
The keeper Of Pope Leo's wardrobe is
q woman. feminine hands being best
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

the decolleta ge
covered up most
oddly with a
transparent eff
feet in crossed
narrow velvet
ribbons. This is
held together at
the throat by a
dog collar of
jet. and there is
a large, hand
some ornament
of this with
long pendants
holding togeth-
er the fchu of
lace and chiffon.
T n Q o t h T
gown is OF ac-
Gordon plated
liberty silk. with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

adapted to handle the delicate fabrics
his holiness wears on public occasions.
Countess Anna Won Kienbusch and
her partner, Miss Gabriel, win practice
law in New York city, taking only wo-
men for clients. Nine Won Kienbusch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

Embroidery is the most popular trim
ming for gowns.
slenderness. not to say slimness. is
now the 80, and thin women who are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

Miss Derkes. the one lady member of
the Boston school board. is a practical
business woman and an accomplished
musician She has sung for some years
in concert and. opera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

western hospital for the twentieth
time There is training school for
nurses in connection with the hospital
Gray astrakhan lined with rabbit fur
and fastened with large silver buttons
makes a beautiful automobile coat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

coz " WHAT stands the most in the
NV way of a girl marrying
demanded Maisie Bender.
Her being so anxious to
do it," retorted Tom Clifton
with a little smile.
II thought it was the lack of personal
charm and beauty" said Maisie limo
Gently.
"Humpht" answered Tom. Most
men wouldn't run after the Venus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

Here is a case in point: John comes
to see Mary on Wednesday evening.
The visit fs-er-very satisfactory. IN
dying promises OF love are exchanged.
perhaps even a few kisses. Gets ad-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

lOvin g little
ere a ture tn e.
p T o b l e m be
com g g even
more delightful
~ and tantaliz-
ingly puzzling.
If girls would
onlyrealize thisl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
Man Is over
valued.

T n @ gr e a t
trouble is that
men are too i'm
pOrtant in the
average girl S
eyes They have
a false value a
value far above
VIII at Wo m e n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

the full skirt confined in a yoke of lace
and the waist accordion plated, with a
boIero Of lace and a curious arrange-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

TO PROPERLY PAPER A WALL.
The wall must be washed clean, the
same as for size, and while still wet
scrape the old color off with a smooth
edged steel scraper or knife It is best
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

takes a deal of money for the trim
mings of dress alone-in fact, in nine
cases out of ten they cost more than
the material itself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
FOUR MEN BREAK JAIL.
One of Them, Barrett, Has Been Convicted OF
Murder

Especial News antd Observer
Southern Pines, N. c., April S.-Four
men broke Jail at Carthage last night,
Barrett for murder, and John and Jim
Shaw and another colored man for steal
ing. Barrett had been convicted of muir
der ana was awaiting his death sentence
from the Governor. Sheriff Turner is in
town tonight and is offering a reward
Of fifty dollars for Barrett.
George Dunlap. a colored boy, sixteen
years of age, was shot to death tonight
about o'clock by Kelly, another col
ored boy, about the same age. 1t is
claimed by young Kelly that it was an
accident, and he has given himself up to
the authorities. The boy killed was an
inoffensive youth, and had been Dragging
about having considerable money
Marshal Dillehay has received type
written letter from w. II. Coins, col, at
Pinehurst notifying him that he will be
ready for trial tomorrow for the crime
of house breaking and stealing. Marshal
Dellehay has been looking for Coins for
several months. Coins had also notified
the officer to have every thing ready by
one o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
Steamers in Collision
By the Associated Press. )

New York, April The Atlas Line
Steamer Allegheny from Port Limon,
Costa Rica, was badly damaged in the
harbor of New York today as the result
of a collision with the British steamer
Joseph Merryweather, bound out for
Baltimore and Cork, Ireland The Allie
gheny was struck on the starboard side
and a huge hole torn in her She took
water rapidly and soon her bow was I'M
der water. She lay near Liberty Island
The passengers, many of them in panic.
were rescued by a passing tug, and
brought to the city The crew remained
on board and gathered at the stern which
was not submerged
The collision occurred during a thick
fo~.
The Merrywea Their stood by until the
passengers had been rescued Her stem
was stove in and she anchored of the
Statue of Liberty until the extent of her
injuries could be ascertaincd. The AL
legheny was towed to Brooklyn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
To Proclaim a General Strike.

Amsterdam, April S-The Workmen'3
Defense Committee has decided to pro-
claim a general strike of all the trades
throughout the country.
The dwellings, of the employees of the
government railroad. who have not
struck are guarded by troops, as protec-
ton for the mems wives and children.
The bakers shops and carts are similarly
protected.
The employees of the river and canal
navigation companies have decided to
strike in sympathy with the railroad
men.
More trains are running to-day than
on yesterday. The pupils of the LOcomo-
tive Engineers Institute have unanimous
ly rendered their services to the rail-
roads Their offers have been accepted
and a number of them are being employ
cd as stokers. The Workmen's Defense
Committee is anxiously awaiting reports
from the delegates who were sent to
Germany. France and England to appeal
for the support of the trades unions Of
those countries.
Rotterdam, April S.-Ninety per cent
of the employees of the Netherlands Rail-
road have resumed work. Only points
men are now needed to re-establish the
complete service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
Two Material Witnesses Not
to be Found.
THIS THE REASON GIVEN
Continuance Granted Until the June Term Of
Court on Affidavit by Prisoners CouG-
sci That These Witnesses Could
Not be Present.

Columbia, S. c., April S.-James H.
Tillman, who shot and killed N. G. Con
zales. the editor of the Columbia State
on January 18th last, was taken to the
criminal court here today for the pur-
pose of having him plead to the indict-
ment returned against him last Monday
for murder and carrying concealed or
unlawful arms as they are termed in this
State. The arraignment was not had
however, and the proceedings which it
was thought would be of a purely for
NAL character turned out to be highly
sensational The trial of the defend
ant mad been set for next Monday and
both sides had caused the report to be
circulated that they were ready for trial
Much to the surprise of the spectators
and lawyers here the defense today
ayailed themselves of the opportunity
RESENTED to secure a continuance on the
ground that it had been impossible to
obtain the attendance of two material
witnesses, Capt. J. A. White and Miss
Mary Julia Roper
Tillman, the defendant, was brought
into court shortly before the proceedings
were convened. He was accompanied by
his uncle, Senator Benjamin r. Tillman,
who appeared to be very much more deeply
concerned about the proceedings than the
prisoner himself. Distinguished counsel
appeared on both sides. The people were
represented by Colonel Andrew Crawford
and Solicitor commemorative attorney
]. A. William ThurmOnd and the defense
by Congressman George w. Croft, who
was at one time the defendants law
partner and Patrick II. Nelson. The
prosecuting officer opened the proceedings
with request for an arraignment. The
counsel for the defense interrupted to
enter a motion for a continuance on the
ground of the absence of two witnesses
already mentioned. They presented aft
davits from the witnesses which in
measure indicated what they would tes-
tify to. The prosecution promptly an
nounced that it was entirely willing to
accept these affidavits and strenuously
objected to any further delay in the case.
The point was made that the defense
had had ample time to prepare for the
trial and the affdayits were all that was
necessary in the defendants behalf so
far as the witnesses in question were
concerned. -
The prosecution urged that rule had
been made recently to prevent contin-
uances under such circumstances as those
shown in this case, but the court ruled
against them and granted continuance
until the June term on an affidavit of
defendants counsel stating that it had
been impossible to get the witnesses here
in time for this term. The solicitor for
the prosecution then urged that the de-
PENDANT be arraigned at this time. but
Judge Klugh declined to accede to this
request, and the prisoner was remanded
and the case continued until the June
term of court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
The Lawson Jones Case

Two negroes, Bright Jones and his son,
Haywood Jones, of Panther Branch town
ship, have been placed under a $50 bond
to appear here on Saturday, April 18th,
to answer to the charge of firing upon
two county guards last January, at the
time an attempt was made to arrest
Lawson Jones, son of Bright Jones, who
escaped from the worl-house some six
years ago. Last January, it will be re
called, word came that Lawson was at
home When the guards went to arrest
him they were fired upon and Lawson
escaped in 2 woman's dress. Bright Jones
and Haywood Jones live on Willis Tur-
ner's land. about ton miles south of Raj
eigh. They declare they are innocent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
LIGHT ON LONG BUB1ED CRIME?
W as the Petrified Man the Victim of Rivt rs
Murderous Hate?
Especial to News and Observer)

C'1'0A
Asheville, N. c., April 8.-A romance
and tragedy seem to have developed as
the result of the finding of the petrified
man near here recently. A special from
Brevard today says:
About the year 1857 or 1858, Patton
Weaver and another young man were ri
walls for the hand of one of the fair wo-
men of these beautiful mountains. In
their great rivalry it is said that at times
one would threaten the others life. Sud
denly Patton Weaver disappeared. A
coroners jury was summoned and
search made for the missing man, but no
information could be had that would lead
to the discovery of his whereabouts.
However, suspicion rested on the man
who afterwards became successful in the
suit for the young lady, but as no evil
dence could be had that was considered
sufficient to place the responsibility, the
matter slowly died out, still there are
those hereabouts who are inclined to be-
lieve that the petrified man is none other
than Patton Weaver and an effort will
likely be made to establish his identity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
" t O'BRIEA TALKS.
Suggested as the Republican
State Chairman.
The Federal Office Holders Speak of Ex-Iudge
Robinson as the Memb:r Of The Natioh-
al Committee,

Federal office holders and other faithful
of the G. 0. p. were in evidence ct the
Union Depot in Raleigh yesterday after
noon.
These were bound for the meeting of
the Republican State Executive Commit
tee in Greensboro, where Pritehards' sue
cessor as State Chairman and National
Committeeman are to be named today.
In the party were District Attorney
Harry Skinner, United States Marshal
II. c. Dockery, ex-Corporation Commits
sloner D. II. Abbott, Claude Dockery
late of counsel and letter writer to the
distillers and on the Federal pay roll
Nj. l.. Wood, deputy collector of BERTHE,
j. A. Giles, of Chatham and 3. G. Green,
of Warrenton. They all looked happy be-
cause soon they were to see Judge
Pritchard face to face and would clasp
the hand that shook with Roosevelt and
shook Sam Wick.
There was little doing in the conversa-
ton line when the braves were question
ed as to the possible selections to be
made by the committee. They were all
guessers who would not guess, but one
whispered: 81 think it will be Rollins
for State Chairman"
And the National Committeeman ques-
tion. Not one said ex-Judge Timberlake
who is in the race, but two said: Keep
your eye on w. S. OBJ. Robinson, of
Goldsboro. We think he is going to
land"
But there was talk during yesterday
about another man, hitherto unnamed, for
State Chairman. This is w. r. O'Brien.
of Durham, and the men who talked of
him said if Carl Duncan would give him
support from the cast he would be the
Sad one man who talked
OBrien: HE has the ear of the business
people, he is a good manager and could
rally support to the Republican party
that no one else could He is the man
for the place"
About the secretary to the committee
it was all r. H MCNEIL talk yesterday
ID. T. Pearson, the present secretary, is
held to be Ineligible because of being in
the Revenue doodle service, and if this
is to guide the choice today Pearson is
out of it and Mcneil will be secretary.
But to-day viii tell what Father-in-
Law Pritchard thinks about Son-in-L Law
Rollins as State Chairman. Then there is
zeb Vance Walser, e. Spencer Black
burn and Marion Butler. All these are
in the game, or think they are, when if
the truth were known Pritchard has al
ready writ out the names of his success
sors, and to-day the Republican Execu-
tive Committee will ratify his selections
40 matter who these may be-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
Suit Against Seaboard,

Suit has been brought against the S. A.
L. by Mr.. c. M. Busbee as attorney for
a number of insurance companies.
The summons issued charges the Sea-
board with the burning of the cotton COM
press and other buildings at Hamlet
some time ago, the allegation being that
these were set on fire by sparks from
Seaboard engine.
The insurance companies have paid the
losses on the compress and they now
bring suit for over $4,000 it is under
stood. The companies bringing this suit
are the Firemens Teutonic. Lafayette,
Virginia State Insurance, National Stand
ard Insurance and Assurance Company
of America, and the North Carolina Home
Insurance Company. Cunningham & Hin
shaw, who lost a quantity of cotton in the
fire, have already instituted a suit for
$4,000 against the Seaboard Air Line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
The Pythiaus at WASHINGTON.
Especial to News and Observer

(SpCclal 10 News anu ODoCl NCl'J
Washington, n. c., April 9.-CWednes-
day This city extended the glad hand
of welcome to over two hundred Pythians
on Tuesday night. They came here OH
regular and special trains to attend the
ditrict meeting. Pamlico Lodge, in this
city, were the hosts.
The meeting of the lodge representa-
lives took place in the hall of the Red
Men. The reports of the various lodges
were read and showed gratifying progress
along all lines of Pythian work, lmme~
diatcly after the business meeting the
body adjourned to the armory OF the
Washington Light Infantry, where pro
prietor a A Springs, of Hotel Louise,
served an elegant banquet.
Interspersed throughout the repast
were the toasts and speeches. There
arc few brighter speeches by any set of
men than the visiting and local Pythians
made DR.. John C. Rodman, of Pamiico
Lodge, made a peculiarly graceful adj
dress of welcome. Hon. H G. Conner,
of Wilson, was absent and the Response
was made by Dr.. H. y. Harper, Sr. OF
Kinston. The speaker said that Py-
thianism leads all ORDERS and that no
nobler set of men could be found than
those enlisted under the grand X. p.
flag.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-10
A DOZEN DEAD AND DYING.
A Cyclone Ploughs Crimson Furrow Through
Two Arkansas Counties

Little Rock, Ark, April Specials to
the Arkansas Gazette from several towns
in White and Cleburne counties, AT
kansas, tell of a tornado which swept
through that section Tuesday night
leaving death and destruction in it's
wake. The major portion Of the country
through which the storm ploughed its
way is remote from railroads, telegraph
or telephone lines. A special correspond
ent of the Gazette wires from SearCy,
Ark. tonight that he had passed over
a portion of the track of the storm and
that trees were twisted from their trunks
and houses demolished.
Thus far it has been impossible to
ascertain where the storm began, but 1t
is known that It ragged in those two
counties and the list of casualties will,
from indications, mount much higher
than it now is, with nine dead;
three dying and thirteen others badly
injured The towns of Little Red, Albion.
Bradford, Hebor and Pangburn have been
heard from thus far.
The dead Jim Leggett, Little Red;
Joe Leggett, Little Red; Tom King aud
wife, Little Red; three King children. A
young school teacher who was boarding
at Kings. A. c. Williams, near Heber.
The injured: Infant child of the
King family; Mrs. A. c. Williams, near
Heber; not expected to live. Buck Nicely,
Searcy; Albert Killer, Ebert Derrell,
Walker Pollard, Little Red. Two of the
Pollard family near Albion; Mrs. How
erton and child, Pangburn, not expected
to live; Miss Barkhouscn, Little Red,
leg broken and skull fractured; Walter
Muller, Pangburn, leg broken; Mrs Henry
Wells, injured internally, fatally; IN
known woman, Pangburn, both legs
broken; Tom Houston, near Heber, both
arms broken; unknown man at Bradford.
Bradford, which is on the Iron Noun
tain road, was the first point heard from.
Several houses were blown down there
and one man badly injured. The tornado
came from the west and had spent its
force by the time it reached Bradford.
1t is feared the little town of Hiram,
with population of $50, has been wiped
off the map. 1t is near Heber, and I'M
the storms track Nothing has been
thus far heard from it, 1t will probably
be several days before the names of all
who were killed by the tornado are
known.
A special from Heber says
In the tornado which swept across this
section last night, A. C. Williams, living
ten miles south of Heber, was killed
He was seventy years of age and lived
with his wife on top of one of the noun
tains south of this town. His house was
caught up by the wind and thrown down
the mountain side, he being killed and
his wife badly injured.
At Pangburn, six residences were blown
down A large church near Pangburn
was blown half a mile.
Forty-thrcc residences and sixteen
barns destroyed and other wreckage is
the record of the damage reported up to
8 o'clock tonight.
The tornado swept everything in its
path a mile in width.