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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12
RILEY BOOKS SELL WELL.
His Appearance in Topeka Stlrnu-
lated the Demand.

When the Hoosier poet, James Whit
comb Riley, goes out on a lecture tour
the profits which return into his Golfers
are not alone those which come through
the medium of his business manager.
The James Whitcomb Riley books are al
ways on sale at the book stalls and they
are ready sellers, too, all the year round.
But during the past two or three weeks
when the advertisement of the Riley lee
ture has been particularly heavy and tho
anticipation of the poets appearance in
Topeka aroused an interest in his writ
ings. the sales have increased considera-
bly,.
q That Old Sweetheart of Nine said
Ralph Moore of the Hall Stationery com
pany, lis our best selling book. The new
book, His Pas Romance. is finding a
READY sa a tq9 ana He'll nhl N rnat ahe ea
not been fully felt yet. In a few days we
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

certain chute in midstream, took un-
laden Pilgrim over the great dam with
a wild swoop which made our eyes swim
10 witness from the lock.
We had laboriously been rowing on
slackwater all the way from Browns
vile, with the help of an hours sail this
morning; whereas, now that we were in
the strong current below the dam, we
had but to gently paddle to glide swiftly
on our way. A hundred steamers, more
Or less, lay closely packed with their
bows upon the right, or principal city
wharf. 1t was raining at last and we
donned our storm wraps. No doubt yell
low Pilgrina-thought hereabout to be
a fraiI craft for these waters-her crew
all poncho-clad, slipping silently through
the dark water sWishing at their sterns,
was novelty to the steamboat men,
for they leaned lazi1y over their ratings,
the officers on the upper deck, engineers
and roustabouts on the lower and
watched US curiously.
Our period of eIation was brief. Black
storm clouds, jagged and portentious
were scurrying ac1 oss the sky; and by
the time we had reached the forks.
where the Monongahela, in the heart
OF the city, joins forces with the Allie
gheny, Pilgrim was being buffeted
about on chop sea produced by cross
currents and northwest gale. She
can weather an ordinary storm, but for
this experience is untitled. When
passing steamer threw out long lines of
frothy waves to add to the disturb
ance, they broke over our gunwales,
and W, with the coffee pot, and the
COY with tin basin. were hard pushed
to keep the water below the thwarts.
Seeking the friendly shelter of
houseboat, of which there were scores
tied to the left bank, we trusted our
drenched luggage to the care of its
proprietor, placed Pilgrim in snug
harbor hard by and, hurrying up
steep flight of steps leading from the
levee to the terrace above, found a SUI
burban hotel just as its office clock
struck S.
Across the Ohio, through the binding
storm, the dark outlines OF Pittsburg
and Allegheny City are spangled with
electric lamps, which throw toward us
long, shimmering 1ances of light, in
which the mighty stream. gray, nys-
terious, tempest-tossed, is seen to be
surging onward with majestic sweep.
Upon it's bosom we are to be borne for
a thousand miles. Our introduction has
been unpropitious: it is to be hoped that
on further acquaintance we may be
better pleased with La Belle Riviere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12
ON THE HISTORIC OHIO.
Glimpse Of Reuben Gold Thwaites
Little Book.


Here is an extract from neat little
volume by Reuben Gold Thwaites en-
titled The Stored Ohio" recently pub
lished by A. c. McClurg & Co.:
Approaching Pittsburg. the high sleeps
are everywhere crowded with houses
great masses of smoke color, dotted all
over with white shades and sparkling
windows, which seem, in the gray af-
ternoon to be 10000 eyes coldly staring
down at Pilgrim and her crew from all
over the thanking hillsides.
Lock No. 1, the last barrier between
US and the Ohio is a mile or two up
the Monongahela, with warehouses and
manufacturing plants closely hemmipg
1t in on either side. A portage, un-
aided, appears to be impossible here
and we resolve to look through. But it is
Sunday, and the lock is closed. Above
dozen down-going steamboats, are
moored to the shore, waiting for mid
night and the resumption of business
while below similar line of ascending
boats is awaiting the close of the day
of rest.
Pilgrim, however, cannot hang up to
the levee with any comfort to her crew;
it is desirable, with evening at hand,
and the thunderstorm angrily rising
over the Pittsburg hills, to escape from
this grimy pool, f1anked about with iron
and coal yards, chimney stacks and
forest of shipping and quickly to seek
the open country lower down on the
Ohio
The lock-keepers appreciated our sit
uation. Two or three sturdy courteous
men helped US carry our cargo, by an
intricate official route over coils of rope
and chains, over lines of shafting and
along dizzy walks overhanging the
basin, while the Doctor. directed to a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

will begin noticing it more strongly. The
Riley books, though, are in constant de-
mand at all times and even had he not
visited Topeka the holiday sales would
have included a very respectable showing
of his writings
1t is Enthusiastically to Mr.. Riley's ad-
vantage to travel around the country
once in a while just to stir the people up
and get them to talking about him. Then
they go out and buy more of his books.
But the purchase of a Riley book is some
ever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Following are the titles of the chap
tiers: What is Christianity? How to
Become a Christian: Why Become
Christian: Objections to Christianity
Irrational: Excuses Which do Not Elk
cuse; the Christians Assurance.
Mr. Jarvis writes exceedingly well,
and he handles his subjects with an
ease and confidence which indicates his
strength of purpose and the earnest
ness of his Christianity. The price of
the volume is 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

The opening of the c. NJ E. church
viii be held Sunday morning, Four
teenth and Van Buren,, at IL o'clock
The pastor. Rev. A. Berry. viii preach.
His subject will be How to Secure q
Revival" 2:30 p m, an address by Mr..
Whitney. p. m. preaching by Rev.
Williams. q. m. address by J. Cid
ress 7:30 p. m, preaching by Rev. Mr..
Carter. The meetings will go ON all
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First United Brethren church,
Twelfth and Quincy: Rev. T. D. Critics.
pastor. Preaching services at II a. m.
and 7:30 D. m. Morning subject, 1.-THE
Burden Lifted" the fifth in the series
of Illustrated sermons on Bunyan's
Pilgrims Progress; evening subject.
1.-THE Records Of Eternity"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12
BOOK By A PREACHER.
Rev. Robert Jarvis, of Clay Center, az
Author,

1.-THE Making of a Christian" is a
new Kansas book, fresh from the press
of Crane & Co, of Topeka. The author
is Robert E. L. Jarvis. pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Clay
Center
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Second Wesleyan Methodist church,
Leland and Fifth: Rev. G. B. Howard.
pastor. Prea ching at IL a. m. and Z 80
p. m. Morning subject, IA Joyful
Thanksgiving of the Faithful for the
Mercies of Cod; evening subject,
Parable Of the Ten Virgins also de-
scription of the Last Judgment. Sab
bath school 40 a. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

1.-THE Autobiography of a Thief" re-
corded by Hutchins Hapgood, is to be
translated into Italian by a journalist
of Florence. This genuine human docu-
ment.' with it's sidelights on GRIMM
ology, should be of great interest to
the countrymen Of Lombroso. 1t is pub
nshed by the Fox, Duffield company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12
BOOK NOTES.
Various Items About Books Which
Are Attracting Attention.

Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter's new
book, THE CottonWood's Story" is in
the book stores and is finding a ready
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Second Church of Christ, Scientist, 1os
West Ninth street. Services, Sunday,
IL a. m, subject, rs the Universe, In
Guiding Man, Evolved by Atomic
Force?' Reading room at same num-
Der, open to the public every afternoon
from 1 to 5 o'clock. except on Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Westminster church, College avenue
and Huntoon street. Preaching at II a.
m. and 1880 p. m. Morning subject,
The Judge of the Quick and Dead. -
Evening subject, Ewes Story of Eden "
Sabbath school at 9:45 a. M, L. w. Will
son, superintendent. Christian En-
deavor at $50, subject, IAN Anti Worry
Meeting" Elnar Arndt, leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Reformed Presbyterian church, Clay
and Tenth. E. Mclean Coleman, pas
tor 1850, Study of testimony of the
church. lilo. sermon: 1890 p. M, c.
E. junior and senior.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Third Presbyterian church, corner of
Fourth and Branner streets. w ]. Hat
held, d. D., pastor. EvangeliStic SER
vices at IL a. m. and 1850 p. m. Morn
ing subject, Christian Zeal" evening
subject, Gods Alarm Clock" Evan
gelistic services each evening at s
o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Oakland Christian church, corner
Michigan and Thomas avenues. Bible
school at 10 a. m. Communion and
preaching at IL. Dedication services at
2: 80 .. m, conducted by W. S. Lowe.
Overflow meeting at the same hour.
Preaching at 7:30 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Oakland Presbyterian church, Rev. S.
A Alt, pastor. Sunday school and Bible
drill at 10 a. m. Service at II a. M,
subject, Dedication" Junior c. F. at
$50 p. m. Senior c. E. at $50 p. M
Evening service at 1880, subject, 1.-The
Character of the Elder Son" Normal
class Monday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First Church of Christ Scientist, cor
ner Huntoon and Polk streets. Subject,
IFS the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force?" Children's
Sunday school at $780, Free reading
room 106 West Eighth street, open af-
ternoon and evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12
Frank LesIie's Popular Monthly offers

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly offers
a handsome Christmas issue. Christ
mas Memories" by Margaret Shipp.
with pictures of quaint, former time,
is among the interesting papers. THE
Story of Rose Fortune" or in other
words. the experiences of girl at work
in a great city is another contribution
of note Much fiction of holiday char
acter is intended to entertain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First Cumberland Presbyterian, Rev.
j. R. Lawrence will preach at IL o'clock
Illustrated sermon, 1.-THE Tabernacle Of
Moses and the Camp Of Israel" Miss
Edith Wilson will sing at the evening
service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First Unitarian church. Services at
II a. m. conducted by the minister,
Rev. Abram Wyman. Sermon sub
ject, ..Some Helps to Spiritual Life
from Matthew Arno1d's Poetry" Sun
breaches in Nazareth" Religious
study class at 1918 Young Peoples
Religious union s p. na.; subject. 1.-The
Lesson of Tennyson's Palace of Art"
Rev Abran Wyman, leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Second U. P. church, Fillmore and
Huntoon streets. Rev. John P. White,
pastor. Services conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Morrow at IL a. M, and 1880 p. M.
Sabbath school at 10 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First United Presbyterian church.
Services in Knights and Ladies of
Security hall, corner Seventh and
Kansas avenue. Rev. J. A Renwick,
pastor. Preaching IL a. M by the
pastor. No evening services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First Presbyterian church, Harrison
street, opposite capitol. Rev. J. D.
Countermine. D. D., pastor Preaching
the Great Revival Cane:" 7:30 p. M.
subject, "A Visit from the God OF
Glory" LAST in the series on crea-
tion). The quartette will give a num-
Der of special selections. Midweek
meeting, Thursday. 1880 p. m, subject,
THE Queen of Sheba," 1st Kings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Isowman chapel NJ E. church, corner
Eleventh and Morris, Rev. O. NJ. Bow
man, pastor. Morning service 1880 a.
M, sermon by pastor. Evening service
Z 80 p. m. Services in charge of pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

Third Christian church, corner of
Third and Lake streets. F. 2. Mallory.
minister. Bible school at $3.50 a m.
Communion and preaching at 1915 a.
m. Subject, "The Care of the Church -
Preaching at 7:30 p. m. Subject, "a
Young Mans Ideal Young Woman, -
being the fourth in series of Sunday
evening sermons to young people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

First Lutheran church. corner Fifth
and Harrison streets. Rev. H A. OFT,
pastor Services with sermon at IL
a. m. and 7.30 p. m Morning subject,
"Christ's Messenger" Evening. "John
Bunyan and the Pilgrims Progress -
the fourth lecture of a series on Great
Saints and Their Great Book.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-12

A. c. McC1urg & Co.'S new holiday
catalogue of their own publications is
an excellent aid to Christmas book-buy-
ers 1t Is profusely illustrated with full
page pictures and portraits, in addition
to a large number of inserts of the COL
ored illustrations Tor which this firm is
becoming especially well known. Alto
gether It is one OF the most finished
productions in the way of an illustrated
descriptive catalogue ever brought out,
and deserves wide circulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-07
Non : Resident Notice.

THE STATE OF ALABAAIA--Judicial Depart
 ment-The Supreme Court of Alabama,
 November Term. l9o2.-Fourth Division. V. 0. Matthews ct als. Appellants. vs White
 ford Mauldin, ct al, Appellees.--Appeat from
 Dale Chsncery Court
 whereas, on the goth day of January. ieo3 m order of publication was made in the above stated cause as follows. to wit:
 Come the appellants, and move: the court for an order of publication. as required by law, riting D. O. May to appear at the next cali re the fourth division of this court, and to join in the assignment of errors in this cause 1; and in support of said motion l.. D. Gardner Esq., an attorney of this court. here makes oath in writing that the said D. c. May is resides at Atlanta, State of Georgia.
 'swherefore. 1t is or.iered. that notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Montgomery Advertiser. 8 newspaper published in the City of Montgomery, and County of Nontgomery, and State of Alabama. citing said D. G. May to appear nt the next call of the fourth division of this court on June Sth loCS and to join In the assignment Of errors in this cause. and notifying him that if he errors assigned by said ". G. Matthews who sued out said appeal fin his own name: and that copy of said notice be sent by mali to said party at his postoffice address. above
 Now. therefore. pursuant to said order this publication is made. and the said D. c. May hereby cited tos appxsr at the next call of 1908. and fo join in the assignment of errors lr this cause; and eotified that if he fail so to do severance will be had the errors assigned by said ". G. Matthews. who sued put said appeal In his own name,
 Witness Robert F Iigon, Clerk of the
 Supreme Court of the State of Alabama at
 the Capitol. this the 23rd day of March.
 cIsS sOS of tn. sapremo hossar coart Of hsSaMa E-Ar f e . f. .E.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-07
NO COUNCIL (MEETING THREE ALDERMAN oNLY WERE
 PRESENT. City. Primary Held Interest of City Fathers and Fleming, Hudson and Toole Adjourned Un-
 til Tonight.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Montgomery City Council was called off last night on account of the lack of a quorum. A majority of the members of the Coun-
 ell were vitally interested in the city pri- mary and they could find no time for
 other business until the final result was
 known.
 The Council Chamber last night wore a deserted air when the time for the meet
 ing arrived. Only two members Presi-
 dent David Fleming and Alderman Moses Hudson were present. A few minutes later Alderman James Toole, who, al- though a candidate for Mayor, had found time to attend the meeting, reached the Chamber.
 The three members decided that an
 adjournment should be taken until to-
 night at o'clock. The three Council men. after reaching this decision. filed out of the room. Three members of the Council were can didates for Mayor, Charles P. Anderson,
 James Tooie and J. H. Hartley. Three
 members were candidates for Alderman at-Large, J. T. May. John P. kohn, and W. E. Haygood, candidates to succeed themselves as Aldermen were C. r. Me- Intyre, John D. Farley, Gaston Gunter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-07
Abbott Rifles Mustered Tn.

Amidst great enthusiasm sixty-eight men were mustered into the service Of the Alabama National Guard tonight and will succeed the Selma Guards as Com nanv C. The new organization will he known as the Abbott Rifles of Selma and William B. Craig will be its commanding officer.
 Adjutant General w. W. Brandon, Lieu tenant Colonel II. B. May and Major II. C. Carter presided at the muster. On the roster were the names of sixty-eiRht of the best known young men Of Selma and as each stepped forward to sign his name to tho list of the company there was much cheering, After these men had taken the oath of allegiance and had signed their names to roster, William B. Craig, Senator from Dallas County, was unanimously elected Captain of the new company, and amidst much applause took the chair. w. r. Aycock. who had taken great interest in the organization Of the company. and c, II. l<yser, a popular young man of the city, were then elected respectively hrst and second lieutenants. Captain Craig then proposed that the company should be named the Abbott Rifles of Selma in honor of Colonel F. NJ. Abbott of Selma, who has done much for the uphuilding of tho city and who IS among the most popular and respected citizens of Selma Captain Craig s mo- tion was carried unanimously.
 General Brandon then delivered sh oft speech He said this was one of the largest and best companies he had ever mustered in. and that the city should be proud of it's new company. In speaking of the oncampbent of the militia TOT the State. he said that the iJIck bill prov ided that upon the Governors requisition the State troops should go into encampment at one of the United states army posts and that he hoped the Alabama troops could go this summer either to Chica- mauga, Atlanta or Charleston. Ills speech was a clever one and met with aprlause. -.-.
 Major D. NJ Scott. who. in point of ser vice Is the oldest man in the Alabama National Guard. was then called upon for a speech Major Scott has been in the Guard since 1872, and he gave mum Der of interesting "reminiscences ot his long service.
 Major Scott was followed by Capt. V; B. Atkins of the Dallas Dragons and Col. II. B. May.
 The measurements of the new soldiers were taken and requisition made out. The meeting was then declared adjourned The non-commissioned officers will be appointed by the commissioned officers In about a week.
 Five members of the new company were recruited from the Dallas Dragons
 Colonel Brandon will leave tomorrow for Montgomery. He expects to return and inspect the city companies within ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-07
pr. Shoop's RheurnatiCCure
Costs Nothing if It Fails.

Any honest person who suffers from Rheuma. tism Is welcome to this offer.
 l am a specialist in Rheumatism, and hava treated more cases than any other physicIan 1 think. For 6 years l made 2, ,OOO experl meats with different drugs, testing all kno,vn remedies while searching the world for some thing better. Nine years ago l found a costly chemical in Germany which. with my DIevi ous discoveries. gives me certain cure
 1 don't mean that 1t can turn bony joints into flesh again; but 1t can curesthe disease at any stage completely and forever. I have done it fully 100. 900 times
 1 know this so well that will furnish my remedy on trial. Simply write me postal for my book on Rheumatism and will mali you an order on your druggist for six bottles Or shoop's Rheumatic Cure. Take 1t for a month at my risk If 1t succeeds the cost Is only S5 SO If it fails. will pay the druggist my selT-and your mere word shall decide it.
 mean that exactly If you say the results are not what l claim, l don't expect a penny Hpn nave no samples. Any mere samnla ina, can affect chronic Rheumatism mitst he Srueged to the verge of danger I use no auch dr,les and 1t Is folly to take them. You Tnu.t
 at the disease out of the blood. sN4v remedy does that in the most ais ec1,it obstinate cases It has cured the oldes, casas that l ever met. And iE all my eY. neTience-in all my 2. 900 tests--I never fonnd snother remedy that would cure one chronic Write me and will send you the crder. Try nly remedy for a month, 1t can't harm you anywsy If it fails t is free.
 Address Dr. Shoop, Box 7el. Racine, Wls.
 Mild cases, not chronic, are often cured by Jns or two bottles. At all druggists. U
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-07
RAILROAD COMMISSION
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
 HELD YESTERDAY.
Several Complaints Against Depot Accommodation Referred to Commissioners-0n of the
 Rules of Practice Changed.

At it's regular monthly meeting yester- day the Alabama Railroad Commission referred several matters of depot accom- modations to its members. changed one of its rules and adjourned until the first Monday in May.
 The matter of adjusting freight rates on grain and hay will be considered at the May meeting.
 No one appeared before the Commission yesterday.
 President John V. Smith and Associate Commissioners W. C. Tunstall and W. T. Sanders were present.
 Matters on the docket were disposed of by the Commission as follows:
 w. H. Pitts, ct als., application for better depot facilities at Pittsboro by Seaboard Air Line. Referred to Conmis- sioner Smith for investigation.
 J. D. Blocker ct als. vs. Alabama Great Southern Railway; inadequate depot fla cilities at Hulls. Referred to Commis- sioner Tunstall.
 A. A. Mcdonald ct als. vs. Central of Georgia Railroad; inadequate depot facil- ities at Louisville. Referred to Comnis- sioner Smith.
 City of Decatur vs. Louisville and Nash vile and Southern Railway; inadequate depot facilities at Decatur. Referred to Commissioner Sanders.
 Rule 14 of the rules of practice was amended so as to read as follows:
 'sThe Commission will cause copy of the petition, with notice to satisfy or an- swer the same within specified time, not less than ten days before the day set for hearing of said cause, to be served personally. or by mail in its discretion, upon each carrier complained against.
 Heretofore carrier companies have been allowed twenty-one days in which to sat- isfy or answer complaints.