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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

tho Southwest recupcrating his health
and gathering material for new work.
Dr.. William r. Brooks director OF
Smith Observatory, and professor of MS
tronomy In Hobart College, has been
awarded the Comet medal Of the Astro-
nomical Society Of the Pacific for the dis
covcry Of his twenty third comet.
Former Senator William Z. Mason
srent last Saturday in Burlington, Ia.
Hc was asked what his plans for the
future are, and he answered: II am
going back to Chicago to do q little law,
a little politics. and man named Yates. :"
The Pope has constituted new order
of chIvalry, entitled the Order Of St. John
sLateran. There are to be three degrees,
the crosses being respectively Of gold,
silver and bronze.
August Noel, an aged negro, who died
near New s& Orleans on Saturday, had
worked fort the three generations Of the
Mccall family Of Louisiana as a slave,
and later as an employe, for lOi years. (
Il Dr.. Nv. f. {Inksettcr. prominent citl-
zen OF Costa Rica. now visiting Kansas
city, says that. Costa Ricans consider
the rejection by the United States OF
the NIcarag1ian route for the proposed
,Fanama canal ono Of the greatest mis-
fortunes that ever befell their country,
\ Prof. Charles d. Walcott, director OF
the Geological Survey, declares that the
anthracite coal fields of the United States
will be exhausted In sixty years II the
present rate Of consumption continues
and that the bituminous fields VIII pc
worked out by the year 22O3, The Ignite
beds of tho West are practically mex
haustlble. however, he says.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

The selection Of S. N. D.. North TO. be
superintendent Of tho United States Cen en-
sus in place of William r. Merriam, re-
signed is said by those who know him
we'll to be be an excellent one. Mr.. North
has been for many years secretary Of the
National Association of Wool .Manufac-
turers, and in charge Of the associations
publications, and statistical work. He has
also had much experience in connection
with the United States Census, being in
charge Of the statistics of. manufactures
In the census Of 1000. re
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
North Carolina Sentiment.

The Asheville Citizen is greatly
alarmed. It SAYS: s5ss 4 .3 AN
III" rs North Carolina suffering from nm
epidemic, Of bloodshed7 Two weeks ago
one man shot another down on the streets
Of Raleigh. Last week a. somewhat sim
liar tragedy occurred at Troy, Montgom-
cry county and now$at Tarboro third
one occurs. All prominent people, all
carried pistols and in every case the kill
Ing was the result of a feud Of more or
less long standing Verify, tho good old
state seems to have fallen upon an era
Of lawlessness. Punishment no longer
being certain, 1t Is natural that human
life should DO held cheap Isl
The Concord Times Is also In a state
Of alarm. 1t says:
"Jim Wilcox. against whom there was
mot ono scintilla of direct evidence, was
twice found guilty Of murder Bishop.
who shot down his Victim In his own
home and did not deny. It, was found
guilty of mnnslaughter and sentenced
to only five years In the penitentiary.
Haywood who killed the man he had
wronged on tho streets In broad day
light, Will plead self-defenso. and Will go
free, no doubt. Tlllman. who murdered
an unsuspectlng man without word or
sign Of warning, will go scot free, It
seems to BIO generally conceded In the
face Of such facts ms these, where In
tho name Of heaven has justice hoWn?9's
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

h Durham, N, G., after much trial and
tribulation 10 now dead sure Of an ele-
CANT new depot. Atlanta should 80 to
Durham and learn the trick. Isl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

President Rooseyelt's Swing around'
might be called second edition OF '"rne
Winning OF the West" by Theodore
Roosevelt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

Tho Baltimore Sun says that fully one
third Of tho saloon keepers and bar
tenders of that city are total abstalners
And" it adds, there are not a few
restauranteurs md owners OF cafes who
refuse TO employ drinking man."
Tho same may be said Of Richmond.
wo think. In Baltimore the saloon men
have organized Blue Ribbon Society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Personal and General.

Frederick Remington the well known
artist, has been spending some time In
tho Southwest recupcrating his health
and gathering material for new work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

That gallon OF beer that lingo drank
just before leaving England did the bus
iness for him. Poor creature. He should
nave waited to reach Richmond before In
dulging so freely,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

Articles of Incorporation were fllel on
Wednesday in the office Of tho Secretary
Of state for Connecticut by tho Metal
Pollshcrs'. Buffers. PlaterN, Moulders'
and Brass Workers Union. This Is the
first labor union to be Incorporated In
Connecticut under tho general corpora
ton law, But 1t will not be tho last.
Labor unions will find out by and by
that 1t is good for all OF them to be In,
,corporated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
ANOTHER WARNING.

Y Ia VI Il y < ID
Mistaking n jar containing chloride Of
potash for one that held EPSON salts,
d Brooklyn woman caused the death Of
her husband on Tuesday last
Here 1t is again, another life sacrificed
to cnrelcssnessj the husband dead and
tho wife almost frantic with grief and
,remorsc. Only a few days ago we mem
toned a similnr case where The wrong
medicine had been administered with fa-
tai. results &. Often we have. mentioned
such Incidents, and we again give warn
Ing to our readers. ~ 4 b III
&9Do not take drugs yourself or admins.
ter drugs to others unless you are quite
sure Of what you are doing. Il,
Keep poisonous drugs under lock and
key ana safe from the children.
Never take medicine in tho dark, how
ever sure you may feel that you have
the right stuff In hand. q ~
Human life Is entirely too precious to
be triled with. i'a ssis1
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A decision OF: the Supreme CourtSof the
United states was handed down q few
days ago which deserves moro than pass
ing notice. "A South Carolina negro,
who had been convicted OF murder, car
rled his case to that court alleging that
he was entitled to q new trial because
he was denied the right of having a
negro on the jury although in the COM
munity in which he was tried four-nfths
of the population were negroes. IA Justice
Holiness recently appointed to the court
from Massachusetts, handed down q de-
clsion in the case. n which was against
a new trial, the court holding that no
proof was shown In support of the claim
that the jury was unfair. ]. s5ys
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Buffalo Bill Is q lucky man. It is
announced in a cablegram to the New
York sun from London 4 that q gold Minis
in the West, in which he OWNS a con-
trolling interest has unexpectedly turned
out to be very rich. In an Interview,
Colonel Cody confirmed the news, say
Ing that the mlno would make him Q
millionaire or ti-millionaire
He intends to retire absolutely from
the show business when his existing. con-,
tracts for the Wild West show Il. Eng
fish provincial towns expire. lie will ider$
vote his energies and capital to- devel-S
oping his many interests In the United
States. s XXI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

Judge Campbell knows now whom the
twenty days will expire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

I'M, Morgan's assertion that he ID win,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

The Century Cotton Mill at South Bos-
ten has suffered a Fries out. 1t has
merged. N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
The wilmington Messenger says:

governor Aycock, Superintendent Of
Education Joyner and their lieutenants
seem to have mapped out plans for a
vigorous campaign of education for this.
spring, Lot tho press and the people
give them encouragement and backing.
Let the good work go on until every
whito girl and boy In North Carolina mas
q common school educa ton.
Tho Raleigh Post suspects something
1t says: 70
'"rhe President ought not to start on
his pight-weeles' swing through tho West
on All-fools Day. The Fairbanks
boomer must be putting up this JOB on
him. fsgE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

Mr.. Samuel Fessenden has received n
fee of $l50,Gi0 rs his share-twenty-nv
per cent. of the sum recently paid by tho
Federal Government to Connecticut on
account of money advanced by tho State
In oquipplng, armlng and supplying troops
during the, civil war. Mr. Fessenden de-
frayed all of his own expenses, At first
1t was believed that the State would re-
ceive only slSo.ooO. but Interest being al
lowed, the sum was swollen to sGO8 50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

As summer approaches Inst years Pan-
anu hat Jokes are being warmed oyer for
early use.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

North Carolina is one lap ahead Of
South Carolina in the matter Of sensa-
5tonal shootings. t,4.l 5t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

The serious charges against the man
agen,ent Of the Central Asylum seem to
have been still born 49 Il N. II N n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

A writer in TRUTH" Of London, dis
cusslng tact, tells Of a woman who APP
preached her husband on his dying bed,
and having told him that the doctor said
no was too far gone for recovery. wished
to know what sort Of a Widows bonnet
she should buy.
This woman was scarcely less tactful
than the man who carried home the body
OF Mr.. Jones' Friends Of Mr.. Jones told
the man to break the news as gently as
possible to Mrs, ] ones when lie should
arrive. \ He drove up to the door, and
when Mrs. Jones came QUITO know the
object of his mission, he inquired: Docs
the Widow Jones live hero?'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

Il Boston was highly pleased with Gem
oral Miles. He did not refuse beans at
a single banquet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

The Supreme Court Of Louisiana has
declared the law providing for Jim
Crow street cars in that state to be
constitutional. ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

rho rev soup litter" Is called Sham
rock III. she will be second when tho
race for the cup Is finished. ts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
WOMEN AND WEALTH.
Some Questions in the Light of Re
cent Events

Some Questions IN the Light of Re-
cent Events
In the light OF certain recent natri-
nonlal experiences OF an international
character it is pertinent to ask what
may seem at first blush to be an imper-
tlnent question. namely. should women
have money! Is 1t well to embarrass
one Of the sex with a great fortune ike
that for instance. possessed by Miss
Alice TlaW- Of Pittsburg. now basking
in the reflected glory Of an English or
Irish title?
we are accustomed to froUn uDou
things English, and one of those which
We md 1t easy TO contemn is the law Of
primoEeniture-th harsh law which
gives the bulk Of the estate to the eldest
son and permits the others to hustle for
a living. But IS there not. after all.
lot of Common sense and business
shEsWdness behind the law Your Eng
lishman is not a sentimental crea tIre
but VIXEN it comes to hard. rock-ribhed
common sense, it is difficult to ind his
superior
The Enlishman has found by long
experience that the way TO keep a for
tune IN the family is to fastsn it down
and hedge it in where fortune hunters
titled or otherwise. may not Lay hand
upon ir by prevailing upon q weak We
man that he is worth the buying And.
aIasl experience has shown that some
women are weak where a crest or q
Ny Lady Your Highuess. or some
Of The ether titles which are SO mueh
thought CT across the water. and by the
few on this side also, is offered
There is another kind Of woman to
whom il seems wrong 10 intrust vast
fortune We mean the stiugy kind. Of
whom there are. unhappily. many. For
such 4 woman can Our-Herod Herod- or
out-ShyIock Shylock. when it comes TO
a greedy grasp upon the dross that We
call riches Her safe deposit vaults are
seldom opened. and then only TO put
money and securities in not TO take
them out From . stinsy- woman We
would beg ten thousand times for sue
cor
Should women have money Lney are
good stewards to z certain degree But
for their own sake. ard for that Of the
public whom they affect We think the
question Is one to be seriously asked
Do great wealth and WomannOod travel
well in double harness w ashingtou
Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
EPISCOPALIANS MEET.
Diocese Of Kansas Hold Session at
Wichita.

Wichita. kan. May 29.-At the ar
uual convention Of the EuIcopaIians of
the diocese or Kansas, in session here,
the committee appointed to discuss the
adVisa oLlity OF changing the name from
Protestant Episcopal To the American
Catholic, reported uufavora bis The
Rev Crum made stirring speech
against changing the name. A resoIu-
ton was adopted recommending to the
general convention that it was mex
pedieut to change the name Of the
church at the present time
The following were elected defeza fas
TO the general convention OF the church
in Boston in 1904. The Rev. A. al Rs.-
atty, Topeka. the Rev. J. F. DeBever
Kaye. Topeka. the Rev Cross Atchi-
SON. Archdeacou Crawford. Topeka
Lay delegates .. P. BIish. Atchfson-
p. w. NeIlls, Topeka, George 4. Rock
we'll Junction City W. e. Winner.
Kansas City. Kan
The BISHOPS advisory board was Sc
lecred as follows. DR. Beatty. Topeka
J. D. Ritchey. Wichita, Dean Kave.
Topeka; the Rev J. F. Baxter. Law
renee
Laymen- D w NeIlis. Topeka. G. A
Rockwell. Junction City. W E. Winner.
kansas City. kan; J. NJ Mead. To
Charles Blood smith Of Topeka was
75iecled as cnancellor- The cOnvenIiou
next year VIII meet in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
MUNICIPAL INSURANCE.
English Cities and Boroughs Rebel al
High Rates Of the Companies

The subject of municipal insurance
has been under consideration in the
cities OF England for some time but
only recently were steps taken definite
IL to extend the scheme to a sufficient
number OF cities TO form a wide base
for the successful carrying out Of the
project Representative from twenty
seven l5orot1r57s and the cftv and metro
pOlItau district Of London formed what
was known as the S1oreditch confer
euce OF municipal Insurance and agreed
to join as the Municipal Insurance
Board. Ltd. y and regularly enter on the
business Of inSuri1g their own property
against loss. The large rates exacted
by the private Insurance companies
have been the cause Of this undertaking
which was frst attempted in 1900 The
private companies defeated any attempt
to pass q bill through parliament grant
ing permission to the London county
council to insure local authorities in
London, paying any losses out Of the
taxes. and 50 the matter was dropped
Nottingham and Glasgow IN 1888 had
formed FIRE Insurance funds and the
London school board also formed such
a fund in 1878. and this fund, IN the
spring OF 1860. amounted TO $50 $50.
while the charges on losses were only
So 800 In 1888, as the fund had reach
interest. was able to meet all normal
risks. no further payments were paid
into the fund except the interest
Inasmuch as the property Of local
authority would not afford a sufficient
" vide base for an Insurance fund. It
was determined to form a combIua ton
Of other municipal corporations and 50
make the field a broad one Those join
ing the scheme must continue in it for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE

The brick platform at the Santa Fe
depot IS at last completed
E. Stevens OF the water service. is
spending his vacation IN Michigan
Lewis Walters, a helper in the black
smith shop, is absent rom work tbs week.
All Of the old machinery in the old
boiler shop IS being moved 10 the new
Earl Hummer is new bolt heater in the
blacksmith shop He began work Wednes-
day.
James W sheldon is a new man in the
blacksmith shop. He began work the first
Of the week
william Franzen, Of the cabinet shop.
has returned from short trip to Cal
weston. Tex
william sheehan. of the blacksmith
shop. has quit the service of the company
ard left fer Texas
It Is announced that the Santa Fe air
brake instruction ear viii be in Topeka
some time in Tune
Casper GetIig, night heater on the axle
the service OF the company
The Harvey eating house authorities ex-
peer the new dining room at the santa E'e
depot to be ready for use about June 1
Lewis Roehrfg foreman Of Tire tank erect
ing gang. was in Topeka the first part OF
the week The tank gang IS now at work
The commencement exercises of the Oak
land school were held Thursday night in
the Oakland n z church The Aeolian
quarrette assisted IN the ceremonies
j. E Mcleod. store accountant for the
santa Fe returned yesterday morning
from a short triD in the east While he
was away Mr.. Mcleod visited in Chica go
and St Paul
W F. SwaIweiI. son Of William Swal-
well OF the water service, is in the city
on account Of the serious sickness Of bis
mother SwaIWeu is now employed IN
Kansas City
Percy Batman. an employee Of the Santa
F'e at the round-house in Argentine is n
the hospital here d the result of the ex-
pICsiou Of a torch which he was filing
with coal oil Batrnar was burned severe
" and IS said to be in critical condition.
William Johnson helper on the transoEl
fire in the blacksmith shop has returned
to Topeka after a two weeks trip IN Ar
kansas 1t was JohuSous intention e
spend all sumner on his farm down there,
but he changed his plans and Is again at
work in the shop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
SUMNER SESSION
or The
University of Kansas

To meet the demands OF the Superiu-
tendents Principals and Teachers Of
Kansas for Review and Advanced
Courses. the University of Kansas an
nounces for JUNE Il to JULY p its
FIRST SUMNER SESSION.
The Courses will be calculated.
F'IRST-For High School Teachers
Principals and Superintendents desiring
to review work they VIII have to teach.
and to learn the latest Laboratory
methods.
SECOND-For the foregoing, as wen
as for Undergraduates in the LInfver-
sfty desiring credit toward a degree
THIRD-F'0r students desiring 70
complete entrance requirements
FOI7RT H-For Graduate Students
and al others desiring to work in Spe-
ciaI lines.
A circular giving details sent on ap-
DIication to
FRANK STRONG, Chancellor.
Lawrence, KaS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
TO ALL cAfARRH SUFFERERS
Hyomei Guaranteed to Cure By Geo.
W. StansfieId, or Money Refunded.

The popularity and increase in the
sales Of z1yomei are unique in the an
nails Of uediciue. such astonishing
cures have been made by this remark
able remedy that the 1rc0riet0rs have
authorized Geo w Stansfe1d druggist
$50 Kansas avenue. TO sell every peck
age Of Hyomai under an absolute guar
antes that il win cure catarrh. II it
does NOT the purchaser can have bis
money refunded bv Geo W. Stanshe1t
Hyomei is no ordinary remedy. 1t Is
the only method Of treatment that
sends By direct inhalation to the most
remote part Of the air passages, a ball
sauic air that destroys all catarrhal
germs In the breathing organs. enrich=s
and purtfes the blood with additional
czone. and makes permanent and COM
ulete cures Of catarrh
The complete Hyomef OUTFIT costs but
2LQ9 and consists of a rocket inhaler
that can be easily carried in the vess
pocket medicine dropper and a bottl=
or Hyouei sufficient for several weeks
trea tmert
Breathe through the inhaler for A few
minutes four times a dav and vour ~ .
tarrh IS cured That's all
II not c--red Geo. w. StanzfeId VIII
refund your -7ouey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
&c HURLEYs oPINIoN.
Says That the Santa Fe Is Prepared
to Meet Freight Strike

Kansas City. No. AMY 29--J- E Hur-
ley. general superintendent Of the Agch-
ison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway. who
is in Kansas City looking after the IN
terests Of that road in the contemplated
walkout Of freight handlers. said at the
Coates house yesterday that he did not
expect any serious trouble
The Santa Fe employs more freight
handlers than any other road entering
the city We have 165 at work On our
platform this morning. These man may
quit work this afternoon but we hardly
expect them TO do So The warlkout Of
Missouri Pacific freight handlers may,
Of course. affect the situation at the
santa Fe freigh thOuse. but until noon
there were no indications OF any trou-
BILE"
Has the Santa Fe taken or made any
provision for filing the places OF strik-
ers21 was asked him.
Nothing has yet been done he said
That is we have brought no men into
the city. Wether this will be done am
not at liberty to say. However. you
may say that whatever happens the
Santa F'e will take proper precautions to
protect its business There viii be no
serious trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
s1o.ooo BUmpINe DEDIoATEp.
Parsons New Railroad 2 H C. a
Building FormaIly Opened

Parsons. kan. May z9.-If the future
history Of the railway z N. C. A IN
Parsons IS TO be judged by the opening
of the new building belonging TO rhz
association in the city yesterday after
noon and evening. il VIII be a most
successful and prosperous one
The formal opening Of the new $40
COO building took place yesterday and
the afternoon was devoted to the ladies'.
Their hours Weza from until o'clock
IN the afternoon and from the opening
hour until after ; o'clock the building
was thronged with delighted visitors.
who were eager to be shown through
the entire building. and Who were loud
IN their praises or the nue home Ih@
Railway 2 NJ c. A OF Parsons now
owns
A profusion Of cut flowers were do
mated bv TIE ladies Of Parsons and all
the rooms in the building presented 4
most attractive appearance yesterday.
A large number Of Parsons ladies aetes1
ing was N their charge during the en-
tire afternoon. and they gave every cue
a most cordial welcome, and were bus
uy engaged IN showing the building to
their most of visitors
After the ladies left the building IN
the afternoon It was put IN order for
the evening exercises which commenced
TO order by T R. Clark president Of
the Parsons associat ton ard prayer Of
fered by Rev J. T. Crawford. pastor OF
the Baptist church The audience joined
IN q song when William O. Heriu, sup
erintendent Of motive power and ma
chinery On the NJ K & T. railWa
made an address. Congressman Chas
F. Scott. Of lola made the princfpaI
address Of the evening and his speech
was both scholarly and eloquent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29
MAY CHANGE ITS PLANS.
Rock Island Likely to Abandon Its
Galveston Improvements-

Austin. Texas, May 2s-It is reported
that the Rock Island will abandon its
plans Of expending several millions Of
dollars In establishing terminals and
port facilities at Galveston and Sabine
Pass, as a result Of the action OF the
railroad commission in refusing to sane
ton its trackage contracts with the
north and south lines OF the Southern
Pacific Tt is also stated on trustworthy
authority that the effect of this decision
By the railroad commission viii be to
cause the Rock Island to build its own
line between Fort Worth and Galveston
The decision can not be contested IN the
state courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-29

IS too high. with st. Paul selling at Isl.
This certainly would be true Il ST Paul
were worth only what II is selling at
but the reply of the friends Of Rock
Island to the above argument IS that
St Paul IS selling far below its uue
value.
An argument that may be offered in
support OF Rock Island is that it is a
railroad stock earning s12 per cent-ai-
most as much as United States Steel
common. an industrIaI-and YET is sell
ing only 4 or points higher than the
4 TER.