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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

At the New Crawford tomorrow night
'Peck's Bad Boy vii be produced. This
piece of American humor IS an ever
lasting favorite and inclusive with the
strong line Of specialties that accom-
panies it, win be the best farcical attrac-
ton that has been seen here for d long
time.
'Davy Crockett" win be the opening
bill Friday night of the two night and
Saturday matinee engagement of Ed
Redmond and his company at the New
Crawford. Women viii be admitted free
Friday night if accompanied by those
having paid 80 or so cent tickets.
An attraction that plays to standing
room only wherever presented, must
be the sort of play people want to see,
and that's what is is claimed The Fa-
tai Wedding" is doing. It will be the
attraction at the New Crawford Sunday
night. From the rise of the curtain I'M
state of expectancy, not knowing what
novelty viii be next presented. The
company IS an unusually good one, the
action is rapid and the stage settings
elaborate and modern. Unlike most
plays of this particular class, the COM
edy is not confined to one scene, but is
deity distributed throughout the entire
four acts.
Liebler & Cos splendid company viii
present Hall Gaines great play 1.-THE
Christian" at the New Crawford on
Monday evening To the most orthodox
there can be nothing but satisfaction IN
witnessing a play like THE Christian"
The Christian" is presented in A pro-
logue and four acts. The Castle. Isle Of
Man, frightened by the romantic at
mosphere Of that quaint little Manx
Island Two years pass. The first act Of
the play takes place in the saloon of the
Colosseum music HAN in London, where
Glory Quayle" has made her debut as
singer; the second act is ia the club
rooms of St. Mary Ms gdalene's church,
a worker in the slunls of the east end
of London: the third is in Glory
Quayle's" apartments in the garden
house. Clements inn, London, and the
fourth is in the club rooms of John
Storms church. The sale starts Fri
day with prices at Is cents to 81.
Bright, witty, replete with clever spe-
cialties, with a plot that is funny and
attractively staged, is a good summing
UP Of the qualities of Broadhurst K
Currie's big musical farce. Mr.. Jolly of
Joliet The author, Charles Newman,
has written good plays before, but this
seems a little ahead Of any of his pre-
tentious, having a cast Of nearly fifty
people and is spectacular in its ma ke-
up. The character of the skit gives
scope for handsome dressing and the
scenic and other accessories are in keep
ing with what is required. The cast is
headed by the versatile comedian. Ed
ward CARVE. Mr. Jolly of Joliet
comes to the New Crawford one week
from tomorrow night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
CY LELAND,S DUEL.
He Was Challenged but Bloodahed
Was Averted.

The New York Sun of last Sunday
contained the following story:
Did you ever hear how Cy Leland of
Kansas was challenged by telephone to
fight q duel?s asked q man from kan
sas who was IN New York a few days
ago. TT was just after a congressional
compaign in which Col. James n. Burns,
the Democratic nominee. was elected
over Major Hartwig, the Republican
nominee.
LAS everybody knows Leland is
strong Republican. But he had seen
fit for personal and other reasons to
espouse the candidacy of Col Burns,
although the latter lived in an adjoining
state.
News Of J4eland's course reached the
ears of Major Hartwig and incensed
him. He called on a friend in his town
and laid his grievance before him. His
friend who was fond of a joke said:
- Why Major, it's an outrage, and I
don't see how it is to be settled except
in the way gentlemen usually settle
their differences.
You mean for ne to challenge Mr..
Leland? asked Major Hartwig.
Exactly replied the friend.
Well. I vos purdy good shod IN der
Union army said the Major
I know you were Major. said his
friend
Then Major Hartwig hesitated a bit
and said:
:. Maybe Cy Leland vos a purdy goot
shod. Shudge, alreddy?'
Wei, he may be But as your
friend in this matter I must advise a
challenge. It will be a notable meeting,
Major And when It is over Cy Leland
win be in the box in the hearse, and we
win follow his dead carcass from the
held.
Major Hartwig. Then after a moments
reflection he said, Maybe it vos me dot
vos in de box in de hearse. and den Cy
Leland he would walk pehind- alreddy
from der feld2'
That is a possible contingency. but
don't think much of Leland as shot
said the friend.
tink myselluf dot I should challenge
Mr.. Leland
s'Thereupon the friend went to his tel
ephone and called up Mr.. Leland, to
whom he explained the situation. The
friends remarks at the telephone soor
convinced the Major that Mr.. LELAND
was very sorry and that he had the
profoundest respect for him. Then the
friend turned to the Major and said:
s. You must have inferred from my
remarks to Mr.. Leland that he is very
sorry and willing to make the proper
amends Don't you think we had bet
ter accept his apology
.. Veil. Cy vos purdy goot fellow
anyhow, said the Major.
. Splendid fellow, Major said the
friend.
. It would be too pad to shood him
ain'd it2' asked the Major.
!" It would be calamity said his
friend.
$ An right. shudge. shoost as you
say. Redder call Id off,, said the Major.
Then the friend went to the tele
phone and made more talk to Leland
which he repeated to Major Hartwig
It's all righdt. Shudge' said the
f Major but you underSta ndt dot vot I
said aloud i'm goes shoost the same
s Why, Of course Major
e .Und you say he vos a poor shod?
g Very uncertaip.'
9 Well. by Sheeminy, ef he wants ter
/ seddIe der pizness later in dis way, you
+ tell i'm dot I viii need i'm, emmy time
We win leave it that way, Major,
/ said the friend.
Then the Major and the friend and
! other friends went out and had drinks
at the Majors expense and when the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

last rounds were beginning to take eff
feet the Major was heard to say:
1T would hat peen greadt ter follow
Of honor
1t would. Major, have been II
proud incident in your life,' said the
Judge.
Say. shudge,' said the Major in a
moment Of reflection, bud mebbe [ vos
in der box dot day, and Cy Leland vos
follering, eh?'
Possibly, Major: but it's all over
now said the friend.
You say he vos a purdy poor shod p
asked the Major.
= Very, replied the Judge.
. Veil venever Cy Leland links he
wants ter need me he knows were to
find US, eh2s
of course. when Cy Leland heard it
all he set up the biggest dinner that
was ever given in Kansas But YOU
ought to krow Major EIartwig to ap-
preciate the story
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

of Egypt. But the question is still asked.
There has always been a mystery about
that Topeka coal hole. There should be
none about the effort to be made in North
Topeka The men are putting in their
money in good faith. not as an investment,
but in an honest, unselfish desire to learn
the truth the whole truth and nothing but
the truth as a thorough test may demon
strate. There must be no broken drilis let
in this well There must be no buying or,
no disguised or Questionable proceedings.
IT must be fair test and all contracts
must be we'll guarded All managers and
contra ctors should be made to show an
open hand all the way down and depth
should be guaranteed not less than l1a
envorth mines and all the better If more
than this Then we viii have something
worth knowing and whether success or
failure is the result one viii regret that
he contributed to the result
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
ITPAYS THE STATE.
OIL Inspection Bureau Is a Good In
vestment

The state department of oil inspec-
ton is one of the best financial invest
ments the state has ever made. a
few wears ago the state inspector was
allowed to keep all the fees, and next
to being state printer it was the best
office in the state. The net income 70
the state from the fees for oil lnspec-
ton will average a thousand dollars
The term of s. o. Spencer as state oil
inspector will expire April 1. He went
into office April 1. 1899, by appoint
ment of Governor Stanley From that
time to December /. last. three years
and eight months, the department yield
ed a net revenue to the state Of S49,-
s35. SO. During that time 926,529 barrels
Of oil and gasoline were inspected the
677,41. and the expense Of the depart
ment was s23.S40.02.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Whether Simple SGrOfuIOuS or
Hereditary
Speedily Cured by Guticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills,
When All Other Remedies and
Best Physicians Fail.
COMPLETE TREATMENT, SlOO.

In the treatment of torturing, disfig-
uring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimplv,
blotchy and scrofulous humours of the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss of hair.
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills have
been wonderfully successful. Even
the most obstinate of constitutional hui
mours, such as bad blood. serofula. in
herlted and contagious humours. with
loss of hair, glandular swellings, ulcer
Gus patches in the throat and mouth.
sore eyes, cOpper-cOl0red blotches. as
we'll as bOlls, carbuneles, scurvy, sites,
ulcers and sores arising from an inn
pure or impoverished condition of the
blood, yield to the Cuticura Treatment.
when all other remedies and methods
fail
And greater still, if possible. is the
wonderful record Of cures of torturing.
distiguring humours among infants and
children. The suffering which Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment have alleviated
among the young, and the comfort
they have afforded worn-out and wor-
Tied parents, have led to their adoption
In countless homes as priceless cura-
tives for the skin and blood. Infantile
and birth humours, milk crust, scall
head, eczema, rashes and every form Of
itching, scaiy, pimpIy skin aud scalp
humourss with loss Of hair, of infancy
and childhood, are speedily, perma-
nentlY and economically cured when
all other remedies suitable for children.
and even the best physicians, fail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
CORBETT AND M'GOyERN.
Featherweights May Battle Before q
Rhode Island Club.

New York, Jan H-Under the auspices
of the Scituate Athletic club of seituate
r. l., Young Corbett'' and Terry Nc
Govern may battle for the featherweight
championship Of the world at an early
udle- Negotiations between the princi-
pals ana club officials are going on and
eVerytnlng points to all concerned agree
John r. Robinson, representing the Sci
saaAe AIhletlc club, has offered Corbett
anu A4cIoNeIu q purse or $4,000. but the
AofHlef ana the latterS manager preferred
percentage agreement. The Rhode Island
matchmaker said that he would present
the -pefcentage proposition to his assc-
GATES ana give an answer before next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
MADDEN SENTENCED.
Ran Who Pays Penalty for Pittsheld
Accident.

Pittsheld. Mass, Jan. 21.-Euclid
Madden and James T. Kelly. indicted
for manslaughter in connection with
the accident here last August in which
William Craig, President Roosevelt's
body guard. was killed, retracted a
previous plea of not guilty, and plead
ed guilty. Madden was sentenced to
serve six months in the house Of cor
rection and to pay q fine of $500.
Kelly's case was placed on file.
District Attorney Malone severely
arraigned Madden in his statement to
the court. charging him with criminal
negligence and especially referring to
his reply to the president after the &C
cident that he had right of way.
Counsel for Madden denied this col
loquy. and declared that the accident
was due to misjudgment on Madden's
part. The court said that as Madden
had pleaded guilty he was obliged to
take the district attorneys statement
and punish Madden accordingly. The
courts might have imposed a sentence
of three years in state prison or a
fine Of $1,000. Madden was removed to
the house Of correction in this city and
began his sentence while Kelly.
against whom the government elected
not to proceed, was released without
bail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Aerieultural Approprietion piIl.

Washington Jan. 2l.-The house commit
tee on agriculture has reported the agri-
cultural appropriation bill. 1t carries $40
238 $50. an increase Of s29 800 over the last
appropriation. and $4,000 less than the es-
Inmates. An increase of $4,000 is allowed
the bureau Of animal industry to enable
the secretary to enlarge quarantine sta
uous and to carry out provisions Of the
oleomsrgarine act. The appropriation for
irrigation investigations sos. 900. against S65.-
900. the current appropriation. The report
says reduction is due to the fact that the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
GOING TO PIECES.
Salt Laden Bark Aground Near
Atlantic City.

Atlantic City. N. J.. Jan. 21.-The bark
Abel Abbott, salt laden from Turks
island for New York, went aground near
Ship Bottom light last night and is fast
going to pieces.
Five of her crew of nine men were
picked up today by life savers. but it is
believed the other four were killed by
falling wreckage When the bark
struck the strain caused one of her
masts to fall and it is thought that four
of her crew were either killed by the
wreckage or stunned and fell over
board and were drowned. The rescued
men were in a dying condition when
taken from the wreckage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
spencer ANNOUNCES.

Charles F. Spencer. who has served the
cltg Tor one term as attorney,
MAKES ms formal announcement today 8
a candidate for reelection. Mr. Spencer
says ne mas devoted his entire time to
the city, has become greatly interested IL
the litigation pending and is anxious to
carry the cases to conclusion. He has
disposed Of many suits in satisfactory
manner TO the city, saving much money,
and believes he can tsclean up the docket
IN the majority of the pending matters.
He trusts that the work he has done,
rather than any great struggle for the
place, viii give him the nomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
A Killing at Cherokee.

Cherokee, Kas., Jan. 21-Charles
James, keeper of a joint on North Vine
street, this city, shot and instantly killed
Allan Williamson last evening at Z
o'clock. The shooting took place at the
rear Of James place and little can be
learned as to what led to the trouble.
There seems to have been an enmfty ex-
listing between James and Williamson for
some time James made his escape as
soon as he did the shooting and up to
this time no trace has been found Of
him. Williamson was Is years old anG
leaves q wife and one child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
SAME OLD SUBSIDIES.
House Committee Completes Post
Office APPROXIMATION Bill.

Washington, Jan 21-The postoffiee
appropriation bill as completed by the
house committee carries 1888, 430, 049
against s13s, 416.59S under the current
law The estimate was S153, 0IQ, $50. The
principal items in the bill are as follow:
Railway mail service S38s 228, 600, about
s.. 000. 600 in excess Of the current apDro-
priation, rural free delivery 81, SIS, 800
which is S. 0901 100 more than the current
aDpropriation. The sum of 100000 IS
APPROPRIATED for pneumatic tube service.
THE same subsidies as provided last year
are continued by the new bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
FELL DEAD.
Infant Prodigy Burst a Blood
Vessel.

New York, Jan. 21.-While entertain
ing thirty children at his home in the
borough of The Bronx by singing the
intermezzo from the opera "Cavalleria
Rusticana." 5-year-old oscar Muller, a
tiny vocal prodigy, fell unconscious to
the floor and died almost Immediately
An autopsy showed that he had rep
tured a blood vessel While trying to
maintain a high note.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
1T is BACK ONCE MORE.
Initiative and Referendum Appears
in the House.

The initiative and referendum reso-
luton has appeared in the house 1t
was introduced by Representative Hale
of Rush, and provides for the submits
sion of constitutional amendment in
1904 to incorporate the initiative and
referendum into the constitution.
II believe a majority of the house
IS In favor Of the referendum feature, 3"
said Mr.. Hale. Whether they will
adopt it or not, 7 can't say. My people
asked me to introduce it and therefore
/ did so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Jockeys Sail For ENGLAND.

New York, Jan 21-Winnfe O'Connor,
who viii ride for Baron Rothschild in
France, and Nash Turner, who returned
recently from Hot Springs and who also
viii ride abroad next season. sailed for
England TODAY on the Cynric. They
will spend two weeks sightseeing in
London before crossing the channel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Grossman Warehouse Burns.

Milwaukee. Wis, Jan 21-Fire early to-
day in the warehouse of William Gross
man caused a loss to building and con-
tents of about $4,000 The building was
owned by Adolph AIeincke and was filed
with a stock of groceries, coffee. spices
and baking powder belonging to the Gross
man firm The blaze was in the center Of
the citv,s wholesale district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

Junction City Kas. Jan 21-F a.
Lawrence and Miss Mercy NJ. Trott.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs a. P. Trott,
Of this city. We're married Tuesday Mr.
Lawrence is in charge Of the Warehans-
Dewey telephone lines in this county,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

London Jan 21-The statement is
published here that James r. Keene has
leased Lord Rosebery's house at New
market and intends to spence he great
er part of the year there. Mr. Keene's
trainer. Matt Allen. will arrive at New
market with string OF horses in a fen
1axs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Prominent Farmer Dc.

Larned, Kas,, Jan. 21-Peter ]. Bach.
well known farmer and ranchman. died
at his home ten miles northwest of here
last night Of typhoid fever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Clara Morris Must Cancel

Yonkers, N Y, Jan 21-The physi-
elan in attendance on Miss Clara Morris.
the actress. announced today that his
patient must cancel all engagements
and have absolute rest for an indefinite
nersa7.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

experiments have been so thorough that
continuation of so large an appropriation
is unnecessary. Provision Is made for an
assistant chief of the weather bureau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Harris Asks for Condemned Cannon.

Washington, jan Ex-senator Harris in
troduced in the senate bill directing the
secretary of war to supply certain cor
demned cannon for the construction of q
statue Of General 1seaxenWorth to be
placed at Leavenworth, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

Paris, Jan H.-The chamber Of deputies
has voted a credit of $685. GEO to aid the
sufferers from the failure of the sardine
fisheries Of Brittany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

sian torpedo boat destroyer passed through
the Dardanelles Monday bound for Sebas-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

q. r. Menninger, NJ D.. Office 727 Kan
sas ave Tel 10; residence 1851 Topeka
ave Tel S.. Office hours 2 to p. N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
Items from the Dry Goods Dept. of
special interest to the ladies.

Ladies' and chndren's double knit
Wool Mittens-black only-an sizes.
per pair -..-............. --.......-Sc
Ladies', an r,,o1 shetland 4osa
knit s1na, go 4sse;,s eoo1i
assortment uFbita ana bI,1es-
Choice 1zc
scar f1eeeed ladies' silver grey
4 seo Union suIts ITS e5 heavy
go ~ p9ptiAa5 sA'VV nuihp 90
anu D. '7''i' s'o
Ladies fashioned seamless. fast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21

soft finish, some stores get $1.00 for
this quality. While it lasts, yd. 69c
25e and S5c qualities Turkey Red
Table Damaslx 20 different styles to
select from. cloth and colors war
ranted ...-.........s ..-.....--.-- 400
Bonnie Doom Flannels'-double
heeced and printed in fast colorings,
20 inches wide, and were selling for
1255c, just the thing for dressing
sacques and gowns, yard .......- 90
Ladies' Ready-Made White Aprons
Fine sheer cross bar material,
some made Of plain white IndiY
worth less than 25c, some worth uls
to soc. While they last, choiee..17e
Fleece back Flannelettes-New
up-to-date styles and colorings-
cloth and colors warranted-have
been selling for 124sc. Tomorrow.
choice per yard. .-.-----. ..----.-.-9e
One lot ladies' ready-made Tennis
Night Dresses-oink and white o.
blue and white stripes-sizes IA. 10
and 16-well made perfect fitting
and good sellers at 75c. TomorroW,
choice .-......~ .....---.-.--. sEs1c
Ladies' white cambria. long cloth
and fine muslin ready-to-wear
Night Dresses. all sizes, lace and
eflDf0lQcIy lI1llil1lEu--OhSA %RCAsC
different styles to select from-reg-
uIar selling prices $1.19. $1.25, $1.49 ana
$1.75. Tomorrow, choice $3.50
80 inches wide bookfold Percales-
Black faneies, blue fancies and red
fancies-our fast selling 10c quality
Tomorrow, per yard .-.....-..-.77 ac
17c Tomorrow-Packer's Tar Soap,
Woodbury's Facial Soap, Wood
bury's Dental Cream, Woodbury's
Facial Powders-all 25c toilet prepa-
rations. Tomorrow. choice lie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-08-27
NOT WITH
MR.. SCOTT
COUNTY PROSECUTOR TOLD
POLICE TO ORDER OUT ALL
eLoT MACHINES

ny direction q chief OF Police sal.
Ivan many trade paying nieksi-in.
the alat fssehlnoa Witch had beer
rut In operation during the pant feN
DAYS ~ese taken from ~. counters
ans consigned 20 the back rooms Of
saloons AHe cigar stands thTou aiisai
the city ssst Police insreeios WI
lard lsgved az ardss that put the de-
sioss out nj businesses
i'us sex sTsl days tie eliot machines
had been making their appearances
en- the usyuntsrs Of saloons ana q
saF stands The felony law against
the devices was reesntiy declared
unconstitutional. ard the merchants
who owned the machines had De.
eidsd 90 faks chances on patffBg
them iata operation asaip LAST
week a few Tuachinss wefe Installed
Then enc b. one others followed. ua-
al last night two-shIsss o. the ma
chimes b. the city wefr being pia Yed
Ths nolio~. acting OF Instructions
fsesu thr affice % fhs prosecuting
sttornsy then stepped ~ ana step
ped thr game.
II - claimed BY aNiean rlsn and
cigar rahH pfopristars that the han
ishfnsnt 81 the slot machines makes
: biE hole IN their pfafita In many
"a iaons haftsadsrs have been laid 81
sra Not = few cigar stand clerks
have lanf their positions Nofne ~
she stands ars said 20 have hssr
forced out of business
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-08-27
war Be THIS STORY
IS TRUE But

According 70 advices received yes
terday BY the steamer Excelalor.
William shafeF. United States
signAl corps officer. recently found a
diary IN the wiida % Central Alaska
chrontclius the pitiabie events that
led up 70 the death Of Mrs. Edith
White alone In that country two
years before. The dairy Knd two let
tiers. which Shafer also found con-
tain confession OF wrongs com
faityed by tire woman, which droF e
her from her family In Manknto.
MiHun.
Mrs. White was probably making
her way into an interior camp when
death overlook her. The diary states
that she was lost In the mountains.
At one time she escaped from a
mountain lion by waAinR into a
small lake up 20 her chin and re-
naming there until the beast wen.
away.
shafcr made his strange find while
hunting. but dihgenf search failed
20 reveal the body. which " - In
ferrad was devoured by Wild beasts
The diary and letters were forwarded
20 John A. white, tho wornan's hug
band.