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The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
SOLDIERS ar LEAvENwoRrH.
A Bricklayers' Strike Rapid
Progress in Grading the Hill.

Fort Leavenworth, Kan, May 1.-The
strike of the bricklayers working for
IeigIer & DoltOn on the last of the six
new infantry barracks has been settled.
A representative of the union will be
allowed to assist in determining the
starting and quitting time. With fair
weather the walls of the last of the in
fantry barracks VIII all be completed
by July.
The grading of the hill north of the
lake is progressing rapidly since fair
weather began. Four mules are now
hitched to the dump wagons instead OF
two and the sixteen-hOrse plowing and
loading machine is kept on at work all
the time during working hours. Earth
has been hauled to make yards in front
of nearly all Of the fourteen double sets
of ieutenants' quarters and sOdding
lawns viii begin within a few days.
The graders are filing in the deep hol
lows north and east of the infantry
rows. When this is completed side
walks viii be put down and sod laid
The arrival in the last two days of
sixty-one soldiers from the Fourteenth
cavalry and their assignment to the
four troops Of the Fourth cavalry has
brought these organizations up to the
full war standard. The cavalry troops
al this post are allowed eighty-five men
each, twenty-five more than cavalry
troops at other posts. Some of the
troops now have as high as ninety men.
but discharges soon to be granted will
bring the number down to eighty three
There are plenty of cavalry horses here
to mount them all.
Major d. E Mccarthy entertained
friends a dinner last night. Captain
r. A. Brown has been appointed to
hold summary court for petty offenders
in the absence of the command in ST.
Louis. The troops in the garrison were
mustered for April pay today. The
troops were mustered on the main pa
rade, except the cavalry, which was at
the west end. Contract Surgeon c. F.
Smith has been ordered TO proceed to
Fort Sheridan and take station at that
Dosf
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
WHAT NORDICA WILL WEAR
Something About Her Superb Gowns
and Jewels

Madame Nordica. noted for her elab-
crate costumes and elegant jewels, has
imported a number of gorgeous new
gowns for this spring tour which IN
cludes Topeka. Among others she has
taken with her a white velvet gown
trimmed with diamonds. a blue velvet
embroidered with silver ornaments,
green silk encrusted with silver grapes,
a black lace trimmed with steel, and
white lace embroidered with black jet.
One Of the most effective creations is
a real point lace gown-over pink-that
cost $4,000, another is of Irish lace, the
material for which was presented to her
in Dublin by the governor general of
Ireland.
Madame Nordica wears 100000 worth
of jewels-one tiara costing $50,000. This
is the crown of diamonds, pearls and
emeralds that was presented to the
Queen of American Song by friends
in New York few years ago 1t is
not vet known what she will wear in
ToDeka
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EARLY IS SOLD FOR $4,000.
Tichenor and Newgass Purchase
Derby Colt from Pat Dunno.


Louisville, KY, May 1.-Pat DUNES
crack Troubadore-Mi Dawn colt
Early, favorite in the Kentucky Derby
and serious factor in American Derby
calculations, has been sold to Tichenor
& Newgass of Chicago. The price was
$4,000. The story of the sale is told in
kilograms in the possession of Dunno.
The first one came early in the after
moon from Tiehenor & Newgass and is
said to read as follows:
AT what price will you ship Early to
Chicago2''
Twelve thousand dollars" answered
Dunno.
The horse is ours, check mailed, .
came from the Cficagoans an hour or
two later. Then Dunno wired: Shall
/ start Early sin Fent1elzy Derby?''
Use your own Judgment" was Itch
enor & Newgass answer to the ques-
ton.
A close friend of Dunno said the lat
ter's judgment was to start the colt in
the Kentucky classic, and the proba-
biiity is that Early viii continue the
favorite.
Early received his Derby prep. at 2
o'clock. about the time the deal was
negotiated He worked the Derby dis
tance. with WINFIELD up, in 2:11A. Mr.
Dunno examined the colt after his re-
turn to the stable and found him sound
as a dollar.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
Rightful Ahead at Jamaica.

New York, May ii. w. Schorr's
Rightful Won the Fulton stakes for g.
year-olds at Jamaica. Africander open
ed favorite, but closed second choice.
Rightful broke in front and Ahumada
went to him on the turn These two
raced head and head to the turn cut
of the back stretch, where Rightful
drew away and, holding his advantage
to the end. won driving, with African
der second and Colonist. an outsider,
third
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Racing at st. Louis.

St. Louis, May South Breeze, third
choice in betting, won the Goodwood
stakes, the feature of the Kinloch park
races. The mare was rated nicely be-
hind Kaffir, to the head of the stretch,
where she came away and won well in
hand In the second race FridOlin, the
favorite, and Woodstock collided on the
stretch turn. Both horses went down
and were so badly injured they were
Langford James, Chappaqua and
Monos were the successful favorites.
Track fast.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


NLW
American League park. the new playing
ground of the Greater New York Baseball
club, was opened Thursday with a game
between the local team and Washington.
The 5000 people present were well satis-
fed when Clark Griffiths new aggregation
defeated the visitors
Score by innings: RH.E.
New York ...-.......-1 1 0 0 0 2 So 9
Washington - o o 0 % z
Batteries-Chesbro and O'Connor; Town
send and Drill.
AT BOSTON
Whitney was wild and ineffective and
Philadelphia won from the Boston team.
Home runs and the running catches of
Freeman and Dougherty were features.
Attendance. Z, 500
Score by innings: R-H E.
Boston -. -. 2 0 0 10000 2
Philadelphia -. III 0 30 3 Alp Is
Batteries-Winter and Criger; Plank and
Powers.
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Dry at Great Bend.

Great Bend, Kas.. May Mayor
Wierauch. who was elected several
weeks ago on the Prohibition ticket,
has issued proclamation in which ne
states that the joints would be allowed
10 run until May 1. when no more fines
will be accepted and anyone caught Die =
posing o. LIQUOR in any way after thai
date would be prosecuted to the full eN~
tent of the law Thursday was the lasS
day and the saloons made the most OF
their opportunities Some of them hac
big banners stretched across the walks
announcing fire sales
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Bathanv u. HASKELL z.

Lawrence, Kan. May by a score
of u to the Bethany college team de-
feated the Haskell Indians. The cold
weather and lack of practice occasioned
the loose playing on both sides and the
pitchers We're hit freely and the field
ers played in a hstless manner.
Score by innings: R-H. Z.
Haskell "A 0O1O1O1-7 9 9
Bethany 20 0 ? 0-12 Is 4
Batteries-Holm and Funk; Rapp
and Hauser.
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Racing at Naahville.

Nashville. May 1.-The weather was
chilly at Cumberland park. but the
track was good. William Gert's Fore
and Aft won the fifth race as he pleased
and the same stable captured the Avon
dale stake. worth 81. 230 to the winner,
with Talhouet
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
Raoing Id Chieago.

Chicago. May 1-HiIdreth's chestnut
gelding, c. r. Campbell. backed down
from to l, to to 5. won the mile and
seVenty-yard handicap. the feature of
the card at Worth. beating A1bula a
neck, with Scotch Plaid third, a neck
away The result was due in large
part to the excellent ride of Jockey A.
Hall. Weather wet; track deep and
hnldinn-
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10 Circus for Cofevville.

Coffeyville. Kas May 1.-Forepaugh
and Sells Brothers circus did not eX-
hibit here Thursday. owing to the fact
that it did not reach here until in the
afternoon too late to pitch tents. After
resting here for a few hours the show
left for Arkansas City.
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oakIand saaaon Closes.

san Francisco, May 1.-The racing
season came to a close at Oakland
with one Of the largest crowds of the
year in attendance. A good card was
offered, and betting was extremely live
lyf Favorites Jared badly and there
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
Carries 40 Tons of silver.

San Francisco. Gala, May 1.-The
transport Thomas will sail today for
the Philippines taking the Twenty third
infantry and Twelfth cavalry. The
transport also will have on board con-
siderable treasure. consisting of loo 900
silver coins. weighing about forty tons
and valued at $500, 000
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

during the Spanish war, presenting to
of Oregon. Governor Chamberlain in
his letter says: The sword is rendered
to you by a grateful people embracing
all classes and all shades of political
opposition and I trust you viii receive
it as an expression of gratitude for your
distinguished service to the nation and
in appreciation OF you as a man and as
an officer,
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
NATION AL LEAGUE.


Al BROOAL4N.
The Bostons defeated the Brooklyns by
fielding perfectly, while the work of Han
Ions men in the field was ragged.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Brooklyn ........0100 O01OO- 211 s
Boston ..-.. .........0 0 / 0 0 SO IL Q
Batteries-Thielman. Ritter and jack
litsch; Piatt and Kittredge.
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MARRIED AT KANSAS CITY.
Kansas Groom of "a Years Weds
Miehigan Woman Aged go.

Kansas City Kas.. May 1.-Lorenza
Pearson. a prosperous merchant Of
Manhattan, Kas, aged 81 years. and
Mrs Emma Weaver. of Berrien. Mich.
met by appointment at the Union depot
vastardoy and went to the Office or
Probate Judge Freeman where they
were married. There was no romance
in the affair so both parties declared.
They had met several years ago, when
Mr.. Pearson's business called him to
Mrs. Weaver's home town. Both had
been long since widowed. and a mutual
friendship grew into a warmer feeling
with the result of the wedding yester-
dasT-
Immediately after the wedding the
couple left for Nr Pearson's home in
Manhattan. where they Will reside ir,
the future.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

Hess allowed the visitors but four hits.
Both teams played a ragged game in the
field, the errors of Peoria being most cost
". Attendance, go.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Kansas City .......401O11l4s s-1215 5
Peoria ...... ........1 DOL 21-5 6
Batteries-Hess and Messitt; Hart and
Wilson.
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Prisoners at Fort Leavenwortl.

NIuskogee I. T., May Marshal Ben
nett has left here with 30 convicts for ths
federal prison at Fort LeavenwOrth He
took them in his special prison car.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
At PHILADELPHIA.

New York today played a ragged fielding
game and could not hit Miller was inef-
fective and the locals won without diff
Guilty. Attendance :, 2,S75.
Score by innings: R.HE.
New York .........01 00OO1-2 S 4
Philadelphia -. ...-3 10 y 2
Batteries-Miller and Bresnahan; Sparks
and thinner.
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Anatralian Sees First SNOW.

Salina. Kas.. May III. Audrey anl
wife. of Freemantile. Australia passed
through Salina Thursday on their way
around the world. Nr. Audrey IS 81
wealthy miner and left Sidney Novem-
Der 5. 1902 The first snow he ever saw
fell last night
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

judging of balls very difficult. Locals
punched hits in the sixth.
Score by innings: R.H. E.
Des MONIES -..-..........01o11O 0O0-3 IA
Colorado Springs 20 0 0 l 2 0 *-5 II 0
Batteries-Cushman and F'ohle; Jones
and Starnagle-
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
Lindsborg BAN Schedule.

Lindsborg. Kas.. May 1.-The Bethany
ball schedule follows:
May Baker at Baldwin
May OTTAWA university at Ottawa.
May 21-Cooper college at Sterling.
May 22-Friends university at Wichita.
May 23-Fairmount at Wichita.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

In a loosely played game the Pittsburg
team defeated St Louis by a score Of 10
to a. The home runs of Leach and Rhodes
were the features of the game. Attend
ance, 2.71S.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Louis - y y y y q 1 T. = )
Pittsburg ...... ......0 @ 0 S 5 0 ? Obj 13 1
Batteries Brown, Rhoades ard Weaver;
Philips and Phelps.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

was number of surprises. The stew
ards today suspended Jockeys Buxton
and McGovern for bad riding and re-
lnstated Jockeys Waldo and Harris.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
A Sword for Admiral Clark.

Salem, ore, May 1-Governor George
Chamberlain has written letter to
Rear Admiral c. r. Clark who com
manded the battleship Oregon in her
memorable voyage around Cape Horn
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
'WEsTERN LEAGuE.


About 5000 people witnessed the opening
game of the Western league here. Though
outfielded the local team won the game by
heavy batting.
Score by innings: R.H E
Denver -. .........O 02000012-5 10 4
Omaha ....... ........2 O1 0O10OO-4
Batteries -Eyler and Latimer; Diuner
and Gonding.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
A PISTOL TEST AT FORT RILEY
One Cartridge Registering Device to
Be Examined.

Fort Riley, Kan. May THE cavalry
board of the army stationed at this post.
OF which Col. Carr, Fourth cavalry is
president, viii test q new device which ii
is said will show the amount of ammuni-
tiou remaining in the magazine of an au-
tomato pistol. At present It is impossible
for a man firing an automatic pistol to
know how many cartridges remain in the
magazine. The new device is the invention
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

Of G. H. Powell. son Of Col. j. w Powell
United States army. The automatic pistol
has not been accepted by the ordnance
department on account Of several disad-
vantage the arm possesses The Swiss
model was tested at Fort Riley about a
year ago by the cavalry and artillery
troops and the reports were generally un-
favorable
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

st. Joseph lost again today by faulty
and careless fielding
Score by innings: R.H- E.
Milwaukee - .......1 0 0 ? 0 I Is IL 8
St. Joseph .............1 0 2 o ? 0-6 10 )
Batteries Lucia and Mcpherson; Nc
ConnelI and Chinn.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

General Charles Dick. the eminent con
gresham from the famous Garfield dis
trict of Ohio says: 'tI believe there IS no
remedy so efficient for headache as Dr.
Miles Pain Pills"
VIM B. Bell. general secretary Home.
Frontier and Foreign Missionary society,
of the United Brethren in Christ, Dayton,
o.. writes: Il am never without a supply
of DR.. Miles Pain Pills and derive most
excellent results from their use
l. n. Lagrange, elder IN the Presbyterian
chdrch at Franklin, Ind. has long suffered
from chronic headache. but he says he has
at last found solace in DR.. Niles Pain
pills. He says nothing can equal them in
giving relief from intense headache or
any pain
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
WiIl Issue service Nredala.

washington. May 1.-The war depart
ment has decided to issue service medals
to all the officers and men of the regu-
lar army who participated in the SpGn-
ish war, the Philippine insurrection or
the Chinese campaign. About 25,000
medals will be required.
city Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad. 525 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
THE GREAT HEADACHE CURE
QUICK SAFE SURE
DIR. MILES, PAIN PILLS
AND ACHES

pains. neuralgia. or in fact any pain. I
have taken them with best results, and
have given them to others and they never
disappoint- Gilbert r. Houser. Milford
Center. o.
It recommend DR.. Miles Pain Pills for
headache or any kind of Pain ''-E. ].
Hierholzer, teller Commercial bank. Ce
lima. o.
Have used Pain Pills in my family with
the best Of results. They viii do all you
claim for them.'-A. G. Huston, Ashland.
i can not speak too highly of Dr. Niles
Pain Pills. as know them to be positive
cure for headache and neural gic pain -
Thomas Bright, Marengo, III.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

AT COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs won its second game
from Des Moines. A strong wind made
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01

April is one of the best months in the
year to visit California. Colonist rates
to California points via the Santa Fe,
March 9 to June 15. 1903.
City Ticket Office. Union Pacins
Railroad. 525 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-01
WhatPeopIe Sav:

j.. r. W. Mcbride Of Indianapolis, late OF
the Indiana supreme court, says: 'They
are simply marvellous in their instantane-
GUS relief"
"pr Miles Pain Pills never fail to cure
headache IN any form, and have given
them to little children with the best re-
suits and without any i'll effects afterward.
When my daughter was confined they
greatly aheviated her suffering In fact
we consider them fun legal tender tor any
lInd Of pain. Mrs. William Roberts
Elmwood. III.
DIT. Miles Pain Pills are a perfect rem
coy for sick headache. 7 am never with
out them-"-Mary Bungert. Felleville, H.
-pr. Miles Pain Pills never fail TO cure
headache, pain in the back Of neck. cold
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-10
PRICE ONE GENT
THE MAYORS REPORT.
What Mayor Dubois Has To
Say On Financial Con-
dition of City.

The Mayors report, which Is now
IN the hands OF the printer, will con-
tain the following preface, which IS
dated June June go. 1905;
al, will be seen that although Al the
beginning OF the year we fixed our tax
tate at IS cents against % cents the pre-
vious year. which was necessary because
OF certain indie btedpeSs, which left on our
hands. and which had TO he provided Tor
IN our levy OF that year. and although the
necessary improvements have been made,
namely CuIbing, the Assembly Rooms
enlireiy renovated, one street paved. our
new street names tor our streets, houses
rehumbered. and an entire new engine
mousse built, and other work besides, and
the fund TO pay interest on bonds and
redemption provided for. our financial
affairs are in the most excellent and
gratifying condition.
"There are several streets yet to be
paved and other improvements 10 be
made, which can be done this coming
year; the delay in doing this work IS
owing TO the fact that considered il was
OF great importance that our tax rate
should be lowered, and having made the
tax rate lower. we thought we should
delay this work until next year.
"With the experience OF the past year
with the lower tax rate, am OF the
opinion that all the needed improvements
can go on, and after these Improvements
have been made, do not see il, with
strict economy and business principles.
applied to the management OF our munic-
pal affairs. that the tax rate should
not be still lower.
"li affords me much pleasure to speak
OF our tire organization. We have three
companies and three houses. II was my
pleasure to attend the Firemen's Con-
vention, recently held in Frederick, and
every city in the State was represented
there, and our flremen compared favor
ably In every respect II not superior TO
any OF them. The terrible fire OF last
July was test Of their efficiency and
their value, II should be the policy TO
keep them well equipped and to ac-
knowledge their value. and to show an
appreciation ot their services.
"It is very important that our city
charter and code should be revised. A
charter commission should be appointed
at once. so as to submit to our next Leg
islature new charter for our city. This
IS, as have said, most important and
should be done at once.
"By the attention, faithful and intelli-
gent efforts of our City Clerk and also
OF our Market Master, the revenues from
licenses and other sources have materi-
ally increased. | might say almost double
OF that OF previous administrations.
Through the efforts of our admins
tration we have compelled ex collectors
of city taxes to fully collect and pay over
to the city all the uncollected taxes in
their hands for collection, up to the time
OF our induction to office.
III desire also to call attention TO our
Health Officers report. which Is herein
contained. II will be seen that the health
OF our city in the past year was excellent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-10

The Youngest candidate on the Repub-
lican ticket IS Mr.. Louis Baer, the nomi-
nee OF that party for Alderman in the
Third ward. Mr.. Baer was born in Balti-
more on May 7o, 1879. and has just
passed his twenty fourth birthday. He
is the son Of the late Michael Baer. and
Mrs. Dora Baer.
His father was engaged In business in
Baltimore for a number OF years. until
sixteen years ago, when he removed with
his family 10 this city and established
himself in the liquor business at the
corner of Calvert and Clay streets. later
removing TO the present site at the corner
Of Clay and Washington streets. Mr..
Louis BaeT, the subject of this sketch,
received his early education in the public
schools of Baltimore and Annapolis. and
after completing the course at the An
napolis male department OF the public
school under former principal, Mr.. John
G. Ray, he matriculated at st. Jonn's
College, in the preparatory department.
Graduating from this department. Mr..
Baer entered the collegiate department
OF St. Johns College and graduated with
the degree Of Bachelor oi Science In 1890.
During his collegiate course he was in.
tereslCd in the publication of the college
annual, and was on the editorial board
OF the "Rat-Tat.' On graduation from
college Mr.. Baer decided TO become
pharmacist, and in the autumn of 1900
he matriculated at the Maryland College
OF Pharmacy, Baltimore, where he had
begun a course OF study in pharmacy,
when he was summoned to the death bed
OF his father. The course events sub
sequenily took. changed the life and plans
OF Mr.. Baer, for after his fathers death
he was obliged to give up his chosen
profession and take full charge Of his
fathers business and his estate, OF which
he was made executor.
Mr.. Baer has not only managed the
business since, but has also started the
shoe business, and is senior member Of
the firm Of Louis Baer & Co., dealers in
fine shoes and elegant footwear for men
and women, with a handsome store on
Market Space. He Is an active and ener-
getic member OF the Business Mems As
sociation OF Annapolis, and is also
member OF the local lodge Of Royal
Arcanum. Although young man he is
a taxpayer and il deeply interested in all
that concerns the welfare, progress and
improvement OF the city. He is tax
payer and is abreast of the times, and il
elected, will serve his constituents well
and faithfully. He is a young man Of
industry, sobriety and integrity and his
party will make no mistake in sending
him 10 the City Council. tadv.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-10

and the lot haa frontage OF 81 feet and depth of
70 feet, access thereto being nom Prince George
street by right OF way over Lot a. as laid down
on the aforesaid plat.
Taxes and rents are. to be adjusted TO the
18TH day OF July. 1903. The taxes up 10 said date
TO be paid by the sands estate and the rents to
said date to be collected by and TO belong to the
sands estate.
TERMS OF SALK. as prescribed by the decree:
One third cash ON the nnal ratification OF the
sale, balance In two equal installments payable at
nine and eighteen months after day OF sale re-
spectively with interest from day Of sale. the
deferred payments to be secured by the notes Of
the purchasers with satisfactory surety or sure
ties The purchasers may pay all cash II they SO
desire. The Trustee Is authorised TO require Of
the purchasers such deposit on each piece OF the
property AZ lie may deem proper. For further
particulars apply TO the undersigned, The Trus-
tee reserves the right TO withdraw the property
from sale II satisfactory bids are not received.
JAMES NJ. MUNROK.
Trustee.
LILLIAN BREW ER. AuctiOOner. 6lS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-07-10
EQUAL Chance For All.

All candidates for the Naval Academy
who took the examinations in the past
three months-April, May and June had
an equal chance. OF the oI4 who took
the three examinations, 4e4 passed ment-
ally. and 600 passed both mentally and
physically and were admitted as mid
shipmen. Forty-five of the Io4 failed
outright in the physical examination. and
10 have some defect which may be waiv-
ed within the next month. The remain
ing g did not have an opportunity to
take the physical examination, as their
principals passed both mentally and
physically.