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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
OPPOSED By MRS. EDDY
Doesn't Want Christian Science
Mixed Up In Law Suit.

New York. Dec 14.-Henry Penning-
ton Toler, leader in movement to sue
for the recovery for Harlem property
claimed by descendants of early set
tiers, has given up his efforts in that
direction SO far as the founding of a
New Jerusalem rs concerned. because,
1t is asserted. of the opposition of Mrs.
Mary Baker G. Eddy, who it is said did
not want Christian Science affairs
mixed in with the contest for the prop
ertv
Direction of the litigation has been
turned over by Toler to law firm
which he has supplied with funds to
prosecute the cases.
Toler recently sold his seat on the
stock exchange in order to devote all
his time to the restoration of Harlem
real estate to its alleged rightful heirs.
roller IS said to have conceived the
idea that the New Jerusalem was to be
located on the northern end of Man
haitian island by the construction which
he placed upon a verse in the Bible to
| which his eyes were drawn by opening
the book at random. He has issued a
statement explaining that he wishes to
correct mistaken impression that Mrs.
Eddy and the Christian Science church
We're behind the movement.
| For the last two years l have been
convinced that the recovery of the
Harlem rights and properties was the
fulfillment of prophecy" he says, s'but
from the attitude of our leader as a 10y
al Christian Scientist, with full recog-
milton of her wisdom I freely admit
that / must be mistaken in my scrip
tural interpretations on the subject.
Having entered into obligations, how
ever, to the town of New Harlem and its
members, and being authorized by it and
them to prosecute suits in the recovery of
the lands and rights, have transferred
all the authority conferred upon my by
the corporation to firm of attorneys and
deposited moneys to carry a test case to
final determination
| Property worth three billions of dollars
is claimed by the corporation under royal
grants of land lying north of the present
Seventy-fourth street. There are said to
be 1900 heirs to the original 26 acres Of
New Harlem They include many
prominent families of this city and per-
sons scattered all over the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
QUAKER REFLECr1oNs.

From the Philadelphia Recordl
There's a boom in hot drinks. {
Christmas trees are on deck.
A quiet wedding-the deaf mute's.
The high hat and the SNOWFALL clash
When q mans furnace won't work he
is apt to get hot about it,
All mems lives are full of trials, but
not half enough of them get convicted
Wigg-"This play is rather heavy, isn't
it?' Wagg-tYes; they. might reduce the
wait between the acts
Nell-"Maude has made a perfect fool
of young Mr.. Sillicus'' Believes; and
I don't believe he will ever get over it,
When a hen lays an egg she wants
the world to know it," says the Mana
yunk Philosopher, land it's much the
same when a woman knows a secret"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
THING TO REMEMBER.
IFrom the Hartford conrant

from the Hartford Courant.l
When the interstate commerce com
mission was established years ago r
was done only after the bitterest onno-
sition of the railroads and there were
innumerable prophecies from those who
knew the business. and who resented
the interference Of those who did not
that the effect would be to paralyze the
railroad industry.
Nevertheless the death blow was re-
lentlessly struck. How dead are the
railroads today? They even lean on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Attorney General Crow III.

jefferson City. Mo-, Dec. 14.-Contin-
uances to March 20 next were granted
today in the cases of State Senator
Farris and Smith. indicted for bribery
Although Attorney General Crow is so
i'll that he was unconscious much OF
last night. he sent word that he would
be here by Wednesday and his assist
ants said that the state was ready for
trial. The condition of the attorney
general is considered grave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR
[From the New york 2

IF'rOm the New ork Press-I
Red hair is redundant when it is a
widow.
A man is ashamed to be ashamed: a
woman, not to be-
No woman ever had the fortitude to
look a rival in the eye. when she has
three holes in her stocking.
What woman likes about joke is it
shows how clever she is to be able to
make people believe she sees the point.
It throws a man into a panic to see
how happy 1t makes the women in a
theater audience to have the heroine get
in a compromising position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
COPLEY RELEASED.
Member of Miners Board Turned
Down by Governor

Victor, Colo. Dec. 14.-D. C. Copley.
member of the executive board of the
Western Federation of Miners. who
was arrested here yesterday by the
military, was released today by order
from Governor Peabody. He is one of
% men charged with dynalniting the
Sun and Neon mine transformer house
at Idaho Springs, whose case is set for
trial at Georgetown tomorrow and he
is under bends on that charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
GIRL LOST FOUR YEARS.
Body Found by Her Mother on
Dissecting Table.

New York, Dec. 14-Lost to family and
friends during four years, Nellie Dun
bar of Scranton, Pa, has been found by
her mother in hospital here. She had
been dead two weeks and the body had
just been consigned to the dissecting ia
BILE because it was unclaimed Mrs Dun
bar came here in the hope of finding her
union on Christmas. She obtained through
the coroner s office information which led
her to the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs Sarah Gray, widow of E. B. Gray,
a former resident of North Topeka, died
at 8 a. m Sunday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. c. A. Clark, in Kansas
CITY. Mo- The body will be forwarded to
Topeka and the funeral will be held from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. ]. w.
Upper of 329 Branner street. Mrs. Gray
lived in Topeka for about twenty years,
but has made her home in Kansas City
since last June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Bank Cashier Commits Suicide.

Sioux City. Ia. Dec. Hilary Main.
cashier of the Farmers. and Merchants
bank of Lynn Grove. Ia, shot himself
through. the heart today. It is under
stood Main lost heavily on the board
of trade. The bank is private insti-
tuition and with deposits Of $780, 000 It
is controlled by the First National
bank of Storm Lake, who ordered its
doors closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Rallineton Booth Hurt.

Waterbury, Conn, Dee. 14.-As a re-
suit of fall General Darlington Booth
of the Volunteers of America may be
forced to abandon his plans for the
present and remain at home during the
holidays. General Booth after an adj
dress in the opera house this afternoon
left the stage to meet the audience and
in stepping back to the platform slip
ped and fell, injuring the same knee
that he injured last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

It is easy for a Kansas man to I'M
derstand how Chicago won in the con-
test for the place of holding the ma
tional Republican convention. She sent
George r. Peck after it. Pittsburg Of
fered a half million dollars for it but
it was knocked down to Chicago for
s75 OOo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

A movement has been inaugurated
for the establishment of another gov
eminent department, that of mines and
mining. the head of which shall be a
member of the presidents cabinet. Tt
might come handy if the government
should be compelled to take charge of
the coal fields of the country in order
to protect the public from extortion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Moonshine on pillman's Farm.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. IA force of
dfspensary constabIes headed by Chief
Cureton made a successful raid on a
blockade distillery in Greenwood coun-
ty The still was located on the Piney
Woods place, a plantation owned by
United States Senator B. R. Tillman-
The operator was surprised by the Of
ficers but made his escape Ia addition
to finding the still four gallons of
whisky, 16 barrels and two hogsheads
of beer We're seized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

Commenting upon the case of Ed
Butler of st. Louis, the Pittsburg Dis
patch says: THE supreme court OF
Missouri certainly lends powerful sup
port to Justice Brewers proposition for
abolishing the right of appeal in Grim
inal cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

Russia has agreed to the proposals Of
Japan with notifications. Singular
how the nations of the earth allow
themselves to be trifed with by the
ear. Sometime he may come in con-
tact with the United States and get a
lesson in diplomacy worth remember
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

The portrait of every pupil attending
the public schools In Missouri will con-
Htituta an exhibit in the educational
department. or the worlds fair. There
are Il, 900 school houses in Missouri and
photographs Of every school house and
all the pupils will be shown. The pic
lures will be grouped inA 1bums and
any building and group of pupils may
be easily found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Christmas Rates via Missouri Pacific
Railway

Rate will be fare and one-third to
points within 100 miles distance and
one fare plus SO cents to points be-
tween 100 and zoo miles distance. with
minimum selling rate of so cents.
Datas of sale December II, IS and 81
and January 1, good to return to Janu-
ary A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

The Colombian army probably will
endeavor to make the time of it's ar
rival in Panama coincident with the
turning over of that s1OO0O,O00 by the
limited States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
EDWARD Everett Hale for chaplain

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Repub-
Hcan senators in caucus today decided
upon Edward Everett Hale, of Boston,
for chaplain of the session of the SEN
ate, beginning January l. He is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

The waterworks bonds have been de-
clared valid. and there seems to be
nothing more in the way of closing the
deal except the customary injunction
e,-sf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

The public has reason to congratu-
late itself upon the fact that the latest
Rockefeller baby is a girl She may
grow up into a Helen Gould.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

If it shall become necessary to thrash
both Colombia and Turkey. it seems
unfortunate that they can't be punched.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Fined for Stealing CLOTHING.

Baxter Epps was fined 81 and costs
amounting to SO, IN the city court thi:
morning for stealing clothing from tbs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Liquor Is Destroyed.

The police this afternoon destroyed the
liquors seized two weeks ago at the Jor-
dan drug store on Kansas avenue, be-
twer1n Ninth and Tenth streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

The statute of Limitation does not
seem to apply in the case of Perry
Heath's position on the national COM
,,,3f+oa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Son Accidentally Kills His Father.

Lawrence. Kas, Dec. 14.-William
Young, prominent negro farmer, was
accidentally shot and killed by his son
during the night The son had gotten
up to investigate disturbance in his
henaouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
Impaired Digestion

May not be all that is meant by dyspepsia
now, but it will be If neglected.
The uneasiness after eating, fits OF nerv-
GUS headache, sourness Of the stomach, and
disagreeable belching may not be very bad
now, but they viii be if the stomach is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspepsia is such q miserable disease
that the tendency to it should be given
early attention. This is completely over
come by
Hoods JGrS0p0riLL0
which strengthens thewhole digestive system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

Try a Bachelor cigar and you VII
have no other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14
The Original

Ten cent Bachelor is now sold for SC
by all first class cigar dealers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-14

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

were it. not for the positive denials both
have given to the public. Manager s. l.
Alderman Of the Grand Opera-house. who
knows both O'Neil and Rankin intimately.
declares that the hypnotic theory Is ridic-
ulous. Miss O'Neil Is a free lance" he
said. "She does about as she pleases.'
Herschel Mayall. leading man at the
Central Theater. who played with Miss
O'Neil at the Grand Opera-house a year
ago. has quite a different story to tell.
He believes that Miss O'Neil Is under the
hypnotic spell and he gives Instances in
confirming his belief.
II know that Rankin exerts a strong in
fluence over Miss O'Neil,' he said. DE
cause have seen him do 1t. She was en-
tirely devoid of initiative and had to de-
pend upon him for 1t. I am somewhat Of
and I have studied Miss O'Neil's face:
There is nothing In 1t nor in the shape OF
her head to justify the belief that she has
the intellectual development to master the
roles she undertakes. re eut
Her dependence upon Rankin was par,
1 remember one instance in particular:
when We were rehearsing for Judith
Miss O'Neil had never played 1t before
and We were obliged to spend much time
on 1t. In the first act Miss ONeil, as
Judith. rushes from the mountains to the
discovered spring of water don't re-
cali the lines exactly, hut the furnishing
crowd standing about demand: Where?
We had progressed this far when Miss
O'Neil interrupted.
"'Oh. Tony. she exclaimed. calling Ran.
ut seemed so strange that the sugges-
ton did not come to her AT once. Ii was
rot so. however. She had to appeal to
Rankin. He always stood close by, where
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

he could watch closely every move that
she made. 1t was generally believed that
he exerted some strong influence, but Just
what the influence was ! do not know
that any one learned. I think Mr.. Cleve-
land has the right theory"
HIS HYPNOTIC EYE
Fred ]. Butler, stage manager Of the
Grand Opera-house during Miss O'Neils
engagement. will not admit that he wit
messed manifestations Of Rankin's power
while the company was there. He is not
surprised, however, at the news that
comes from Chicago.
There has been much abuse heaped
upon Rankin" he declared, that is I'M
met more agreeable or genial compan
ion. I must admit. however. that he has
an eye that might be that of a hypnotist.
/ venture to say there Is not a man living
that can resist Its power. no matter what
the distance may be. He has peculiar
ton Of any one. Besides this he has a
great deal of personal magnetism which
Is equally hard to resist.
while he and Miss O'Neil were with
me I saw nothing that led me to believe
that she was under a spell. To be sure.
Rankin gave all the directions. II there
was anything to be done he told me about
IT without consulting her. Frequently she
would complain to me about something
but under Rankin's orders did not con-
slider her suggestions.
Pay no attention to her. he said to
me once twice. so afterwards l passed
her complaints over unheeded. 1 did not
such thorough knowledge of the stage
that his suggestions would generally be
considered law by any one. There was
no swapping OF his fingers during the per-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

Mr.. Weller explained that as MANY as
five and six persons lived In a single room
within these houses. Everything about
the locality suggested an excellent place
for the starting of an epidemic.
Who owns these buidings?" Mr.. Riis
asked. Il ache to put a torch to them"
IF We get legislation that We are ask
ing for, We will be able to condemn .hem."
Commissioner MacFarland replied.
THE man who owns the buildings and
keeps them in such condition is guilty
of murder" declared Mr.. Riis. There is
no other word for it,
In one house." said Mr. Weller, I'VE
found six persons sleeping in one room.
There were five in one bed. There was
no pillow tick and the few rags that
were used as bed covering were so greasy
and dirty that the policeman who went
with us used his club to move them rather
than TO use his fingers.
In Twenty-ffth street. Mr.. Riis pointed
out house. half Of which was under
ground and in a most unsanitary condi-
ton.
DO you permit it?" Mr.. Riis asked.
We can't helm ourselves" Commissioner
MacFarland replied.
ITS pity that you can't entice away
the people who live there and then drop a
stick of dynamite in the building" said
Mr. RiiS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
MCKEE RANKIN.
The actor-manager.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
San Francisco, Dec. 19.-Nance O'Neil
was never an actress until Mckee Rankin
took hold of her.
Men who knew her on the stage said 1t
was not in her to make an actress. She
was wooden, unresponsive, slow. Since
Rankin took her up she has done great
things.
Now the question arises. is Nance ONeil
hypnotized by Rankin? Is she under
spell as w. b. Cleveland. the Chicago the
strical manager. says. or is her success
merely due to the sk;llful training OF an
old stage manager?
Rankin undoubtedly has the hypnotic
eye. He 's man of the strongest mag
netism. The change he has worked in
Nance O'Neil is little short Of miracle.
They we're first thrown together in New
York at a time when the future looked
very dark for Miss O'Neil.
After series of unfortunate attempts
to win a position on the stage. the young
Californian was stricken with malay
that nearly cost her her life. While ly-
ing on a cot In New York hospital Nc.
Kee Rankin was the sole friend that came
to her rescue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

Trimmed Wire Beds.
Brass Beds. II 90
Doll Furniture......... Fl 90
Gc-Carts. wire or willow. :. - rs
Trunks, big line. .25c to $3.4S
Mechanical Miller. etc. .2Sc
Skin Cows. Horses. .-a0c
Doll Houses. ...... 81 90 and Soc
Doll Hoods. Capes. Shoes. Stock
tngs. Gloves. Jackets. etc, 1Oc
Laundry Sets new. .8Sc
Pianos. enameled, IL keys......75c
Alcohol Ranges. 81 90
Cloth Doll Patterns. .1Oc and 25c
Doll Telescopes. .25c
Etc. Etc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
WASHINGTON sLUMs
WORSE THAN NEW Y0RK'S.
SquaIid Homes of the Poor Within
Few blocks of SPLENDID Legations
and Magnificent Churches.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

REPC Bile SPECIAL,
Washington. Dec. 19-Jacob Riis of New
York and Richmond Hill lectured at che
First Congregational Church on Wash
irgton Needs and Conditions
In order to get material for his address,
Mr.. Riis, accompanied by Commissioner
AacFarland and Charles F. Weller. secre-
tary OF the Associated Charities. drove
through the Washington slums. and Mr..
Riis found them much worse than any of
the slun,s of New York.
AR. Riis first visited the White House.
which he found in prime condition. The
next stop was at the sequestered row of
houses bounded by Eighteenth and Nine
tenth streets and l. and N streets, North
west. Only two blocks away is the Brit
ish Embassy, in Connecticut avenue. and
equally near is the Church Of the, Cove
liant. In this place were found. ram
shaclxie frame buildings, not fit for the
habitation of horses.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
NANCE O'NEILL

NANCE O'NEILL.
The California tragedienne, who Is said
to be able to act most artistically when
under the hypnotic influence of Mckee
. Rankin.
He provided better attention and better
care. which soon restored her to good
health. II was while she was oonva-
lescing that the attachment which never
has been shaken was formed
Whether this attachment has its :ounda-
ton in hypnotic suggestion 1r Is the out
growth Of the young actress gratitude Is
a question upon which the friends Il both
differ
Miss OtNeil denies Indignantly that hyp-
rotism has anything to do with 1t. Ran
kin SCOTS at the idea and pretends 10 have
no knowledge of the occult sciences. Pit
ted against these denials ~ the testimony
OF many to the effect that there Is some
strange force that Rankin :Xert3 at crit
ical times that has made for Miss ONeil
the reputation she now enjoys.
The fact is pointed out that other mar
ayers have tried frequently 20 irduce Miss
ONeil to discard Rankin for another let.
ter in touch with modern thratTicels. All
such overtures have been swept aside with
the announcement that she does not desire
to change her manager.
Mr.. Rankin has made me what i am
and as long az am OF any connmerciaI
value to him he shall have me; Is the
reply she IS reported to have moue IN !his
CITY less than year 2yo.
This statement In itself might pc looked
upon as q confession of the irresistible IN.
1uence which Rankin Is supposed to exert
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
Ask for Attachment.

John p. Leahy. administrator Of the es-
tate Of Catherine Downes. applied yester-
day to Circuit Judge Fisher for an attach
ment against John lessen. against whom1
a Judgment was rendered for 800 in favor
of Catherine Downes's estate. Leahyii
AYERS that lessen has not paid the money!
which was intrusted to him by Catherine
Downes. 1t is stated. Judge Fisher said
he would take the matter up to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
For Both.

complete 90
Oak Rockers. special. 90
Doll Heads.
Worlds Fair Game. 81 90
Christmas Candles. sc in box .71ac
CONFETTI GAME, FINCH.
PARCHESI. FISH PONDS.
STEEPLECHASE. CHECKERS.
AUTHORS. OLD MAID,
PANIC, INDIA, LOTTO,
COMBINATION GAME BOARDS,
CROKINOLE. TRI%.
STORY BOOKS. CHRISTMAS
CARDS. ROLLER SKATES,
ETC, ETC.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

Torrance. nor any other indication that
he was prompting her =
AT rehearsals he would insist r,pon hort
repeating and repeating her lines until,
they were read to suit him. FrequentIyf
she would have to go over them half a.
dozen times. I did notice, however. that
he never allowed her out of his sight ey-
cept while the play was In progress At
Its conclusion he would escort her home.
Miss ONeil was certainly attached 10
him, but / think that it was prompted
more by gratitude than by an occult
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
Three comp.nie. Incorporates.

The following companies filed articles Of
incorporation with the Recorder Of Deeds
yesterday: Charles Specht MONDAY Cigar
Company: capital 5000 all paid. Stock
holders-Charles Specht. Minnie Specht,
Herman Albers and George kleinpeter-
The Clifton Heights Grocery Company:
capital $3.50. one-half paid. Stakeholder
]. H. Higginbotham. William F. Sherman.
r. E. Drake, f. NJ. Specht. S. W. Serl
and G. T. Shaw. The Corey Estate Com
pany: capital 5000. all paid. Stockholders
w. W. Corey, L. ]. Brooks and Edward
D'Arcy
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
HAVE You EVER Been Deceived?

II so YOU cannot justly hold us respon.
Had Won investigated their claims instc
different. In fact We believe that sick
exercise even greater care In selecting
regret to say so. tbs nevertheless fac
wholly unreliable. bot h morally and fl
There are thousands of confiding
Of doctors until they have about lost
YOU measure our success ny the failu
- the old saying. that there are good
ANY successful physician should
hanks. business houses and commercial
snonsibility. We believe. however. that
is the Endorsement OF those whom he