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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

theatrical manager actor and theater
owner of Brooklyn, New York. He
came from Centerville, Iowa.
Kansas people remember well when
the PaytOn Comedy company toured
the state The company startled the
communities with THE Slemenceau
Case" which was then what "Zaza" and
"Sapho" were for a time. Corse Pay
ton was "the star ably assisted by that
accomplished actress Eta Reed" Eta
Reed Payton is her full name, by the
way. and she now gets her pictures in
the New York papers quite as often as
any other actress. Eta Reed is fan
above the common run Of actresses, too
and she is charming enough TO deserve
being pictured in the papers
Corse Payton rides about Brooklyn
and New York in an automobile He
and his wife attend the Henley regattas
in England. and lounge in their own
launch during the races. All this the
Brooklynites know for in that city
Corse Payton is the Barnum of the the
atrical business. He knows. and al
ways did know. how to advertise.
Payton owns the Lee Avenue theater
and the Fulton street theaters in Brook
lyn the Park theater Boston, and also
the Payton Comedy and the Payton
Stock companies. At the Lee Avenue
theater the company produces such
play q as THE Power Of the Press,
''Mvles Aaron" Mans Enemy Car
Paradise Alley, The Stowaway,
1.-THE Rivals" "Thelma." THE Sultan's
Daughter" THE Sorrows 70 Satan,
MY Partner THE Moth and The
Flame "A Blue Grass Cavalier" The
season will close the week of June ]
with Shakespeare's "A Midsummer
Nights Dram In this production Mr.
payton viii appear although he acts
but little now. his attention being given
f0 the business details of his enterprises
-ta- f1-1rr
the theatrical business Payton began
as a minstrel man. A country fair was
in progress and Payton. who had fitted
himself for an entertainer by reclting
"Bineen on the Rhine, secured the
place Of end man. He was an end man
for a week.
Fer on Saturday his blissful career
as negro minstrel was rudely and ig-
ANONYMOUSLY cut short. on that day
the last of the fair-the show had got
ten in confident running order. and was
fingling along a merry gait. COrSe
sat on the platform jauntily sustaining
his proud position of end man, ano
throwing all the abundant ardor of his
being into the hammering of a tam
BOURNE. His face was beautifully
BACKED with burnt cork. One one hanc
flashed a brass ring holding an immense
glass setting. He wore a white collar
Of fantastic proportions. and rec
and black coat in which his lanky
bovish figure was completely lost
Never i'm his life had Corse knowr
greater joy and his pulses thrilled with
the glorious delight of it all. Why mus
these moments which come so seldom ir
lifetime be so cruelty blasted.
All Of a sudden, as Corse glanced out
over the crowd his joy turned to con-
Fternation and his gallOping blood piled
up in his heart with shock that made
his face blanch even through the burnt
cork. For there on the outskirts of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

About this time the roller skating
craze broke out and spread a festive
both big and little was trying to glide
on wheels. and for a time all other
amusements languished
COrse took the skating fever=took it
entire system. But he was not content
to glide dangerously night after night
to the strains of music by the side Of
some pretty girl. No, he must be 4
show skater. so he worked to that end
and succeeded in becoming a proud and
popular champion. Again he found
Centerville too small a stage for his
ambition, and carried his talents to
other towns
senter Payton, an older brother Of
Corse's. had chosen to follow the stage as
a profession. He did not always have
engagements. however, and when at Home
IN CtnterVile he INDUCED his tastes and
added TO his exchequer by getting up anna
he spent there drilling a stock COMPANY
Several Of the Payton family were mem
different play.
At last they determined to try their luck
IN a professional way, and Senter organ
lied them into a road company of which
he took the management Course was en-
gagged at a salary of three dollars and a
half per week But 1.-The ghost never
walked, although the actors came near
having to do so on several occasions.
branch out in business for himself. When
plans We're at last completed and the COM
pany launched. Corse was its acknOwl-
edged head. The season s enterprise netted
a profit of 5000.
In Ohio was a young ambitious girl
struggling to make her way as an actress.
She had known many discoura gements,
but they only increased her determination
TO succeed. So Eta Reed wrote to Patton,
seeking an engagement. The next season
in 1881 a new company started forth to
try its powers. and find its experiences.
Mr.. Corse Payton held the proud position
Of sole manager and proprietor. and Miss
Eta Reed was his leading lady. Mr..
I Malcolm Williams was the leading man.
1t was in May of 1900 that Corse first
went to Brooklyn to play an engagement
at the Grand opera house on Elm Place.
His cheap prices of admission were an in
novation in Greater New York On the
following September he opened the Lee
avenue theater. Brooklyn. with a stock
/ company. most of the members Of which
! had been with him for several seasons.
/ Eta Reed was the star. There was sid
ney Toler. from wichita and William A.
Mortimer. who played the heroes and who
soon enshrined themselves in the hearts
/ of all the Brooklyn matinee girls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
wHATMAKEs GENTLEMAN
Qualities That Neither Wealth Nor
Education Can Impart to a Man.

Archbishop Temple, the recently de-
ceased primate of the established church
of England and a man of the highest
character, gave a short time before his
death the following outline of what he
considered really gentlemanly conduct:
1.-THE man who is thoroughly unselhsh
in all small things, he is the man in re-
gard of whom it is quite impossible for
you not to feel. that man is a gentle
man. Let his rank in society be what
it may, let him be ignorant of the or
binary conventionalities of social inter
course, STILL if the man be truly self
sacrificing, if in his ordinary rela-
tions with his fellows there is true and
genuine unselfishness. it is impossible
for any man who has much to do with
him not to feel That man is a gentle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
Read It il His Newapaper.

George Schaub. a well known German
citizens of New Lebanon, o. is a constant
reader of the Dayton Volkszeitung. He
knows that this paper aims to advertise
only the best in its columns and when he
saw Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised
therein for lome back. he did not hesitate
in buying a bottle for his wife. who for 8
weeks had suffered with the most terrible
pains in her back and could get no relief
He says. After using the Pain Balm for
a rev days my wife said to me: I feel as
though born anew. and before using the
entire contents of the bottle the unbeara-
BILE pains had entirely vanished and she
could again take up her household duties
He is very thankful and hopes that all
suffering likewise viii hear of her wonder
full recovery. This valuable liniment is for
sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
10 Boston via Erie R. R.

Very low special excursion rates to
Boston. Mass. Saratoga, N 7, and
Chautauqua Lake in June and July
Liberal limits and stopOver privileges.
On and after June IA, new fast train
from Chicago to Buffalo md intermedi-
ate points, Sis p. m daily
For time cards, regular and special
rates. etc. send postal card to A. w.
Moore, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Kansas City No. or D NJ. Bowman,
Geeral Western Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

tor at IL a. m; subject, 1.-THE Souls Ref
uge in Times Of Great Calamities;" p.
M. subject, The First Sabbath Oat;' 8
p. m, Redden Mission Sabbath SCHOOL, 800
East First street: 3 q m, Junior c. E
meeting; 6:45 p. m, Senior and Intermedi-
ate meetings.
Oakland Presbyterian church. Rev. S.
A. OFT, pastor-Sunday school and Bible
drill at 10 a. m; divine service at Il a. m. !;
subject, Systematic Giving Junior En-
deavor at 6 p m; Senior Endeavor at z
p. m; evening service at s p. m; subject,
Baptism
Central church, Charles NJ. Sheldon. pas
deavor at Z D. M The emergency fund Of
fering in the morning Will be devoted to
the relief of those who have lost during
the food.
Additional Church Notices on Page a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
Chicago steeplechase Race.

Chicago. June 13.-Twelve starters IN
a jumping race without an accident and
victory for the favOrite with top weight
up was the record established at Har-
lem The race was perhaps the most
spectacular steepiechase ever witnessed
on a Chicago track. Crest, the winner
after capturing all but one of the jump
ing races herea bouts this season, picked
up I65 pounds and eQualed the tracI
record for the course. 3.31 fiat, with i've
lengths to spare at the finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

man. I don't care whether he is learn
ed or not, whether he is educated or
not: 1 don't care how ignorant he may
be or how low he may stand; I don't
care if he be ever so poor: the man who
constantly shows that he is giving
himself up for the sake of other people.
that man is at heart and in reality one
of natures gentlemen and this is the
way in which he shows it."-Chicago
fsnroniolo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
HAVE MADE IT GO
Something About Mr.. COrse
PaytOn, Actor.
Was Formerly Well Known on
Kansas Circuit.
NOW HAS OWN THEATER
Lives in Brooklyn and Is Pro-
nounced Success.
Story Of His Rise in the Theat-
rical World.
low HAS OWN THEATER

Centervile is the place where the
hero of most every bit of fiction is
born The Centerville of fiction is om~
nipotent it is anywhere and every
where But there is one real person
age. at least. who has risen to some de-
gree of fame who came from a Center
willie on the map. He is Corse Payton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
How to Avoid Tr oubIe.

Now IS the time to provide yourself and
family with a bottle of Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy 1t
IL almost certain to be needed before the
summer is over. and if procured now may
save YOU trip to town in the night or in
your busiest season. It is everywhere ad-
mitted 10 be the most successful medicine
in use for bowel complaints. both foi
children and adults. No family can afford
to be without it. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
What Came of a Letter.
Ny DEAR JOIN
BY VALENTINE MOTT.

N1 In answer to your dear letter
of last Sunday I wish to say, that
DR.. North does call here about once
week. He used to be anxious about my
health, and then too he seemed to like
to discuss music and art with me. We
are very good friends.
Now, John, you ask me point blank if
q am in love with the doctor There is
no sense in running on III this fashion.
I write merely to tell You that you
inspiration to him. The goodness only
knows what he sees in me I am such
a humbug musicallv, intellectually and
artistical1v that a man of his calibre
should see right through me. He never
suspects that l have not taken his medi-
cine for months. The fact is John I am
getting better dav by day You know
the world is full Of tired women Some
are tired mentally, some tired physically,
and q few unfortunate ones suffer from
both mental and physical fatigue. The
society woman is worn out by a con-
tinua1 round of social duties. A work
ing woman IS worn out by real bodily
fatigue and dull routine Something
more than that is the matter with me
John. You know for years I have suf-
fered from nervousness lack of sleep at
night, backache, and when the social
season was over was almost dead, but,
thank goodness, John, / am a much
stronger woman now, and I feel that
can take care of that cute, little cottage
which you and I are going to occupy
next fall. With much love,
Sincerely yours,
Tr1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

Third Presbyterian church. corner Of
Fourth and Brauner streets. W. J. Hat
field, D. D.. pastor Sabbath school at 9:+5
a m. preaching at II q n. and p. m
Junior c. f. at 230 p. m; Y. P. S. c T.
a Gas .. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

First Presbyterian church. Harrison
street. opposite capitol; Rev. j. D. Counter
mine. d. D., pastor-Preaching BY the pas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

The above letters are not unusual as
witness what the following women say
81 am more than willing to state that
Or Pierce's valuable medicine has cured
me of a very disagreeable complaint"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

First Church of Christ (Scientist. corner
of Huntoon and Polk streetS-Services at
II a. m: subject. rs the Universe, Includ-
ing Man. Evolved by Atomic Force2
Chndren's Sunday school at y m Reading
room Central National Bank building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13
NY DEAR AUNT KATE:


I must tell YOU the rood news. Right
after receiving your le.eer, the day before
New Years 1 started in with new resolu-
tons on the first of the year. I wrote
to DR.. R. v. Pierce, at Buffalo, N V, as
you requested me to do. gave him all
my symptoms, which were that 1 was
tired-so tired-all the time and did not
care to go anywhere, depressed and sad,
and all ambition gone. backache and a
dragged-out feeling, could not sleep,
limbs feeling sore and aching I fol-
lowed the doctor advice, which he went
TO considerable pains to make plain to
to rest every day "a nap after
lunch - complete relaxation = cultivate
repose of mind, try not to worry and get
as much Outdoor air as possible, and
practice long, deep breathing, expand
ing the lungs Then for a uterine tonic,
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
coupled with a wash he told me Of
must say that after taking his advice for
four months I feel perfectly cured and
ike a new woman.
Yours affectionately.
JEWEL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

10 photos. Toe. Lutes. s11 Kan. ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

First Lutheran church corner Fifth and
FIa--feon streets. I7a7-. # a. OFT. pastor
Children's day services at 4 a. n; no ev-
enlng service; y. +. >. G.. H. service at Z 80
D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

The Ministerial Union meets Mon
day. June Is. at 10 a m. 1t being the
Hast meeting of this half year all mem
/ bers will desire to be present. E. Nc
Lean Coleman, secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

First Unitarian church-Servic At II a.
M conducted by the minister, Rev. Ahram
Wyman- Sermon subject. The True Meas
ure Of Church Success Sunday school at
10 o'clock: lesson topic. Mercy" illus
trated by the life of Dorothea Dix.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

c. A Finch pastor of the First Chris
tan church. will preach at the Belvoir
school house Sunday afternoon at 4:l5.
Sunday school at 3 rs. Children's day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

First Baptist church. corner Ninth
and Jackson streets. Philip Wendell
Crannen. D. D.. pastor Sunday school
80 a. m. Morning worship la. m.
Sermon by the pastor on THE Two
Services" Junior c. E. $3.50 p. m. Sc
ward Avenue Sunday school 3:15 p. m.
C E. p m. Evening worship p. IN.
DR.. W. B. Hutchins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

First Methodist Episcopal church, J
T. Mcfarland. D. D.. pastor. Proba-
toners class 2 a. m Sunday school
with Children's day programme 9:45 a.
m Preaching with baptism Of chill
dren at II a. m. Junior Epworth
League 3 o. m. Senior Epworth league
Gas p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Sub
iect. Mental and Moral Economy and
Waste
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-13

Haddam Rebekah lodge No 439 and Skid
more lodge No. $50 O. o. F. are two Of
the new lodges instituted in Kansas during
+1,e au4
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
A Smile.
| Impressions Qua terly.

impressions Qua terly.
IA smile Is flower blooming fair
Its petals often cover
Signs in the heart where
The wings of Sorrow hover.
"A Smile is Bird whose hopeful wing
CLEANS through the sky of Sorrow.
At night in the dark hear it sing
A Joy awaits the Morrow.
ga Smile is a rock that finds Its way
Through desert Hearts and dreary.
Drink of the Brook Its Waters may
Give strength it thou art weary.
"a Smile is an easy thing to build
Before our Cares or after
Aud smiling once, often old
Our somber woes with laughter.
.'Then why not smile. for the Day is
brief;
The Night has many hours
The why not smile ana hide grief
Beneath a wr, ath of Flowers
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
BARN WAS FULL OF
CRAP SHOOTERS.
Sheriff Forgey and Deputies Flushed
a C0veY of Sixty Negroes While
They We're Rolling the Bones.

Sheriff Forgey, Deputies Stoddar1
and Goodwin and Constable Goaa
raided a onster game Saturday night
in the new barn on the Jno. M. Gray
farm. About sixty nergoes were
rolling the bones when the officers
arrived A panic followed their APP
pearance. Negroes dashed from every
exit of the building and when the
smoke of battle cleared, only seventeen
prisoners had been rounded up. Dice.
money, hats, coats and bicycles even
were scattered about, deserted by their
owners.
During the battle, Deputy Goodwin
jumped on negro just bit too
large for him. The negro ran about
one hundred yards with the officer on
his back-the deputy all the time
beating him over the head with his
club and finally threw the officer a
good hard fall and made his escape.
Tue different farm managers tele-
phoned in and secured the fines of the
farm hands arrested.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
SOFT COPE.

Like the running brock, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to do
their proper work.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, -.
aol-ii5 Bsarl Street, New YORK.
ISsoc. and $I.oo all druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
The Great Dismal Swamp.

OF Virginia is a breeding ground of
Malaria germs So is low, wet or
marshy ground everywhere. These
germs cause weakness, chills ana fever,
aches in the bones and muscles, and may
induce dangerous maladies. But Eie :
tric Btters never fail to destroy them
and cure malarial troubles. They VIII
sureIy prevent typhoid. "Wc tried
MANY remedies for Malaria and S'omach
and Liver troubles" write Jno Charlse
lesion, of Bvesville, o. but neve found
ANYTIME as good n Electric 3itters;;'
TRY them. Only SOC by w. VOL
bridge druggist, guarantee sAtisfact on
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
OLD TENN GSSEE
WILL BE THERE.
Legislature Passes Worlds Fair
Bill ApprOpriating $4,000.
Now Up to the Governor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April lit IS
practically certain that Tennessee Will
be properly represented at the st.
Louis World Fair. The Senate
passed House bill Friday afternoon,
appronriating $40, 600 for the purpose.
1t now only lacks the signature of
the Governor ana there is no doubt
that he will approve it. A very de-
termlned effort was made to amend
the bill, but large majority
seemed fully as determined to pass 1t
without amendment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
Maurv National Bank Statement.

Every statement made Dy the Maury
National bank Is just little better
than the one preceding 1T, and the
statement In today issue is con-
tipuatIon of this enviable record
Individual deposit were at close OF
business April 9th $4ll. 93S ~, and had
The demand for a statement come two
DAYS later the deposits would have
been half million dollars.
The bank has at present : A. 1863. 81 sur
plus ana undivided profits few
thousand dollars less thar the original
capital Loans and disc cunts are
nearly $500. 900, while the overdraft
reaches a total of 81. AZ.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
DISTRESSING Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of '.South American Nervine
Tonic" Invalids need suffer n o longer
because this great rem edy can cure tn e m
all 1t is cure for the whole world OF
stomach weakness and indigestion.
The cure begins with the first dose. The
relief it brings is marvellous and sur
prising. 1t makes no failure; never dis
appoints. No matter how long you have
suffered, your cure is certain under the
use Of this great health-giving force.
Pleasant and always safe. Sold by A
3. Rains, druggist. feb7 ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
A Doctors Bad Plight.

1.-TWO wears ago, as a result Of severe
cold. lost my voice." writes DR.. NJ. l.
Scarborough, of Hebron, Ohio, then be-
gan an obstinate cough. Every remedy
known to me as a practicing physician
for 35 years, failed, and I tally grew
worse. Being yea to t,y DR.. Kings
New Discovery fer Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, fonnd quick relief,
and for last ten days have felt better
than for two years" Positively guar
anteed for Throat and Lung troubles
bv w. P Woodbridge druggist, SOC and
81 90 Trial bottle free
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
The report Of State Mine inspector r.

The report Of State Mine inspector r.
A. Shifiett of Tennessee shows that dur
ing 1902 the State produced in mineral
products g. l76 73i tons. valued at 49,.
500 553. OF these, coal represented
4 ,232,332 tons, vaued at So 276,921;
iroo, 5SS $40 tons valued at e706,014;
phosphate, 45t 07S tons. valued at
81 ,34l ,16l, and copper, 342,554 tons,
valued at S54l,225. There were $685.
$50 cubic feet OF marble cut and $685.
1876 tons of coke made. In these indus
tries l4,S44 persons were employed
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Date For Next County FAIR 10 be
Decided Tom orrow.

The new membership of the Maury
county Fair Association met Saturday
tor the purpose of organization, but
several If the members CT the former
asSocietion having failed to signify
whether or not they would remain IN
the new association an adjournment
was taken till Tuesday at the fair
grounds awaiting reply from these
.ormer members. Present or represent
S7d At Saturdays meeting were. q.
;. Thomas, j. J. Fleming, Chaffin
Bros, Lynch aud f G. Perry, II. A.
Brown, Jno. W. Fry, A. F. Brown
an A. N. Akin.
Inc organization will be perfected at
Dmorow's meeting, steps taken to
repair the fair grounds and the time
Tor the fall fair decided upon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
Struck BY a Moving Car.

Robert Workman. a logman. of Por-
ter's Chapel. was very painfully
bruised at the L. q N. freight yards
Friday evening. He was in the yards
looking after shipment of logs when
moving car rushed upon him on one
of the side tracks, knocking him down
and brulsing him sharply, but not
seriously.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-04-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real
estate have been entered for record on
the Registers books:
w. H. Alexander and wife to Monroe
Cox, 20 acres in 10Th civil district,
consideration of $500.
Laura and George Taylor to &. 7.
Hughes, 4 acres B rods and q perches
in district No. 8. consideration of
80, 2JJ.