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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
FIRST PRIVATE HANGING.
Two Murderers Swung ofat Once in
St Louis.

St Louis. May s.-Henry Wilson and
Samuel Gray, negroes were hanged in
the Jail yard today for murder. This Is
the first double hanging here since Max
well, who murdered Arthur Prenep in
the southern hotel and another muir
der We're executed August 10. 1888. It
was also the first private execution in
the history of St Louis. a few officials
and newspaper men being the only per-
sons present. Gray was condemned to
death for killing a negro for money
while Wilson was convicted of the mur-
der of Thomas Mooney, a levee saloon
keeper whom he attempted to hold up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
Desert Missouri Valley League.

Springfield, Mo, May S.-The outlaw
Pacific Coast LEAGUE began war on the
Missouri Valley league when John Per
rine. second baseman. and Tom Smith.
shortstop, deserted the Springfield team
at Joplin and came here to get trans
portation which has arrived to take
them to California. They are two of the
best players in the league. Perrine is
signed with Little Rock but was allowed
to play this year in Springfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
McCIoskv Hagn,t Called.

New York May sc. ]. shearn. who
appeared for D. J. Kelly, who is wanted
on an indictment on charges of legislative
bribery in Missouri, when Mr.. Kelly was
arraigned here few weeks ago, says
Kelly had been released by the magis-
trate on his own recognizance as he had
refused to accept the custody of Mr.. KEEL
" He had not seen Mr.. Kelly for two or
three weeks, but said that he told Police
Comm issioner NcC1oskey that he could
call on him when Mr.. Kelly was wanted.
Captain McCloskey, however, has not YET
called
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

Concord, N H.. May Spy a gift Of
100000 in money and land valued at
$40. 600, made by Rev. Mary Eddy. the
First Church of Christ. Scientist in this
city is to have a new edihce. The struc-
fure viii be gothic in style and will seat
about 1000 persons Tt will be built OF
Concord granite and will be located
next to the state house grounds here.
It's design viii be in harmony with the
present group of public buildings. to
which it is intended to make it a notable
addition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
Convention of Endeavorers.

washington, May S.-The mornins
session OF the eleventh annual conven-
ton of the Methodist Protestant Chris
tan Endeavor union. which assembled
here last night and which viii continue
in session through Sunday, was devoteS
to devotional exercises and interesting
talks to members by clergymen in at
tendance. The afternoon was given up
to sieht SEEING
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
wife Forgives Erring Husband.

Kansas City. May S-The Kansas
City, Kas-, police yesterday afternoon
released j. NJ East and Mrs. c. V.
Shipey, who eloped from Emporia- The
release of the prisoners followed a con-
ference at No. ? police station between
East and his wife, who reached Kansas
City, Kas., yesterday morning. East
promised to return home and support
his wife and was forgiven.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

London, May SIT is understood that
the Transvaal loan has already been
subscribed for two times
Boston, Mass. May s.-As an endow-
ment for the chair of music in wei
lesley college, that institution has lust
received $4,000 from the Robert c.
Billings fund
White Plains, N j.. May S.@The
strike of the men in the building trades
here has been adjusted. A compromise
has been reached providing that from
now until November I, the day shall
consist of eight hours at So per day
years the hours shall remain the same
and the wages be $3.2S. The men were
receiving $2.75.
Stockholm. May skiing Oscar has
conferred Knighthood of the Royal
order of vassa on Commissioner C.
w Kohlsaat in recognition of his
work in connection with the St. Louis
Exposition. Accompanying the decora-
ton was a letter from Foreign Minister
Lagerheim. congratulating Mr.. Kohl
saat on the we'll deserved mark of the
kings appreciation of his services.
New York. May Sat the ninth an
nual meeting of the managing commit
tee of the American School of Classical
studies in Rome held here, Allison Ar
nour announced a contribution from ].
p Morgan of s2,500 year FOR four
years. toward the current expenses of
the school
Port Victoria, Seychelles Islands. May
S.-Mwanga, the former King of Eu-
ganda is dead. His death was caused
by the rupture of an aneurism.
Gourock. Scotland. May S-The wealth
er today was we'll suited for racing, but
the Shamrock III remained at her
moorings. her owner and skipper proba-
bly, being influenced by the recollection
that the cup challenger met with a dis
aster on a Friday.
Buffalo. n. Y. May s.-The strike of
journeymen tailors for an increase of
wages which has been in progress in
this city for nine months was declared
off today Internationally.
Glasgow. May s-The council of the
( Anal amated society of Engineers. has
notified the CLYDE strikers that strike
pay will not be allowed them, as the
strike was declared contrary to the in
sruction Of the council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08
DANGEROUS ULCERS
ROOTED IN TIE OOD.

az powers naturally
slowly often insignia
of
that end spread i LARGE
birth the the
hsaltn
large eating ulcers e0N'"0ss e00O" MS - ~ 80 ~ -
then be
old
perhaps the beginning
healing A blood
etop urif and strengthen the polluted blood
n n ~ and onict to the system is what
is needed. and S. S. S. 5 justs a N
k01h01kOI poison is deadly
hiatt
all about medi-
clans without charge Coz Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

City Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad. SIS Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

Boston, Mass, May S.-As an endow-
ment for the chair of music in wei
lesley college, that institution has just
received $4,000 from the Robert c.
Billings fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

London. May st is understood that
the Transvaal loan has already been
subscribed for two times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

Buffalo. N Y. May S.-The strike of
journeymen tailors for an increase of
wages which has been in progress in
this city for nine months was declared
off today Internationally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

Glasgow. May S-The council of the
Amalgamated society of Engineers. has
notified the Clyde strikers that strike
pay viii not be allowed them, as the
strike was declared contrary to the in
suuction Of the council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-08

Port Victoria, Seychelles Islands, May
S-Mwanga, the former King of Eu-
ganda is dead. His death was caused
by the rupture of an aneurism.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

Thomas ODonnell Is erecting double
cottage on Plainheld St, east Of his resi-
dence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
PHILIPPINE VOLCANOES.
Msyon IL the Most Famous, aud the
Tsal Comes Next.

The most famous Philippine volcano
and one OF the finest volcano cones In
the world Is that NJ Mayon. lts height
Is 500 feet. and the volcano IL visible
az Il great distance. since l7GG records
have been kept OF Its cruptious. In
that year many plantations and vii.
lagcs were buried under q stream of
lava which flowed down It's eastern
slope About 200 lives were lost I'm
the eruption OF 1874. which buried the
country around part OF the base OF
Mayon under the outpourlngs of lava
and dust. \ similar calamity In 1875
destroyed the lives " about 500 per
sons. I'm the nineteenth century there
were n number OF severe cruptions. in.
Guiding one I'm lSSG-ST which continued
about nine months. An eruption In
1897 killed $50 persons and destroyed
much property. Twenty-Five violent
eruptions OF this volcano are on record
Next to Mayon the Taal volcano IL
the most remarkable. II Is on TN r..
land I'm the lake OF Bombon. aud the IL.
land. built up 10y its outpourlngs. has
an area of 90 square miles. The vol.
cano Is necessarily cjecting dust and
vnpor from It's crater. Taal. rs well rs
Maycn. has been the center OF numcr.
ous destructive earthquakes. hut no
very great eruption has occurred since
1864. when four villages around the
mountain were completely destroyed e
Bulletin Of American Geographical
Society.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
ESeltn's New Tneatro

George Primrose. known from one END
Of the country to the other, will be tn,
chief toplincr at Keith's next week, and
assisted by his two clever proteges, The
Foley Twins, will give his famous dancing
speciality which gained Tor him q position
In the field of MinstrelSy unequalled b.,
any other blackrace comedian. Mr.
Primrose has legion Of friends and al
mirers In every city In the United States
and he Is certain to be a big drawint
card for keiih's. Another artist OF prom
inenee who will make his vaudeville debu
will be Charles Bradshaw, the wellknowi
Legitimate comedian, who Is remembered
by Providence theatregoers for his de
lightiully humorous portrayal of william
Giesecke, In Frohman's company pre-
senting cat The White Horse Tavern.
Mr. Bradshaw has particular infection,
personality and Is rated one of the fun.
niest comedians before the public. tie
will offer clever little comedy sketch,
"Fix In A Fix" In which he will be
aided 10y his little company OF three play
ers. Snyder & Buckley, the funny Ger.
man comedians who registered such ar
emphatic laughing hit at Keith's season
In their sketch, "Blstz Wants a Drink,
will doubtless prove as funny as ever
Besides being exceptionally good comedi
ans, these two men are excellent mu
,iCians
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
MANTON.

The Drum Corps hold . social iomor.
row evening at Kings Hall.
Miss Nellie Sullivan has been solieiilng 4
pupils for the dancing school.
The @. 4. service OF the Church OF
Christ has changed its time OF meetIng to
sunday evening:st 6 20.
Prof d. M. Hammond's dancing school
was postponed . week on account OF the
non-airIyal OF the plano.
Adds ID. Zsker pusehsssd on Tuesday,
It's said. the shoe business OF Pasquale
Martinelli. next to the Poet Office.
The Independent Citizens will hold
their caucus tonight over Evans black
smith shop to nominate town officers.
Gustave Bagsr, sssistsn, supsrintsn.
dont at the Lymansviils Mil has moved
OF. W. Belknsp's residence on Vsrmoat
ST.
The graduates OF the Manton Grammar
School will give q reprodue,ioa of "The
Spy Of Gettysburg" In Hoiden's Hail,
Oct 13. for the benefit OF the library fund.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
Providence e. Bu-rlllvIIio r. r.

Providence & Bu-rlllvIIie r n.
The Providencs K Burrillviile street
railway have organized aud seeep'e.i
their charter. This company will bui d
an electric road from Providence line To
the woonsoekst street railway system
and will be constructed through the towns
OF Lincoln and North smiihfeld.
The company is capitalized at &soo, 900
and 10 controlled by the same men who
dominate the woonsocket and NJ, A. &
w. systems.
The directors of the new company are
z. X. Ray and A. ID. Thayer Of Frsnklin
4. II. Rathbura and r. z. Holden o:
Woonsoeket, r. z. Bartlett, and Francis
Fsgsn oi Burrilivile and Thomas Martin
ofChelses. Mass.
Edward Harris Rsthbun Is president,
z. X. Ray treasurer and general manager
and Frank z. Holden secretary.
A franchise has been applied for In the
town Of Lincoln and an application will
be made In North Smithfeld immediate.
ly 90 that work may be commenced In the
spring II not earlier. Surveys have al
ready been made and the cost Of construe-
tion and equipment have been estimated.
-Psscosg Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
To Cur. A oold In One Day.

To Cure A Gold I'm One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All drugeists refund the money if It falls
TO cure Z. w. Groves signature is on
each bos. 7Sc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
THE CODE IN ANCIENT TIMES
Famous Duel In the Days Of Good
Queen Anne.

Famous Duel In the Days Of Good
Queen Anne.
In the reign OF good Queen Anne
ducls we're no less frequent than In
the rowdy, riotous days OF Charles ii.
Lord Mohun, II dissolutc, rcmorscless
nOblcmun, was the terror OF honest
London citizens at this time, and
many were the Infamous escapndes In
which he played chief character. lie
was guilty of one net which bears no
other name than that OF murdcr-thc
killing of poor Mountford. the actor,
i'm cold blood because he cndcavorcd to
project the honor OF Mrs Brnccglrdle,
the famous and beautiful actress. II
was Lord MOhun who fought and kill
ed the Duke of Hamilton, an AFFAIR
which all viii remember who have
read Thnckcrny's great novel, "Es-
mond."
The duel was fought with swords In
Hyde park the challenge having been
sent 10y Mohun to the duke. who had,
with perfect accuracy, stated that one
of Mohuns creatures had neither
truth nor justice III nlln Inc luke
OF Hamilton received wound In the
right side OF the leg about seven inches
long. another In the right arm, n third
in the upper part Of the breast, run
ming downward toward the body; a
fourth on the outside Of the left leg.
Lord Mohun himself was mortally
wounded, receiving II large wound In
the groin. another In the right side
through the body, In which the sword
plunged right UP 10 the hilt, and n
third In his arm. There Is no doubt
he rightly deserved his death, because,
departing from the rules OF fence
among men ot honor, he shortened his
sword. thrust under his opponents
guard and stabbed the duke In the
manner of n common assassin.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
CENYERDALH.

VIM. Harris returned Wednesday IRON
the Cape.
George Buxton has returned from visi,
to Vsrment.
John Kenney has been saving wood
here with HE engine.
Ernest Simmons has commences the
erection OF new house.
Robert Tate has moved Into his new
house on Highland Park.
Mr.. N. r. Reinsr and Edward Joslin
Visited the game hsunts Of SmithHeic
yesterday. They:succssdsd In bagging q
quail.
The Republicans met Thsrsday eveninR r
At Centerdals Hotel hall to formulate
plans for an aggressive campaign. No
caucus will be held but the Town Com.
mittee will fle the psr,v's nominations
for town officers this evsnisg with the
town clerk.
The new trolley road 10 bs built from
w sssosB be
soon ss the neessary funds are obtained.
Preliminary surveys have been made and
quiet but persistent effort 10 being made
to float the building scheme. this being
not so easy as usual. because Of the com.
parstive s,ringency OF the money market.
The road. however, has excellent fnsn.
clsl backing among the business men Of
Providence, Smithfsld and the towns
farther up tho line and will undoubtedly
be built before long. II 10 said. The road
will not. along the lines OF the preiimin-
sry survey. be an especially expensive
one to construct, II is said. The lower
end. from Centerdsle to Grsenvills. will
present some difficulties OF grade and
rocky formation OF soil. but this will be
compensated by the generally level and
shsy character Of the county TO be ira
yelled beyond Greenville and particularly
toward the proposed terminus at PaseoaR.
Providence Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

Pinkham's compound 67e., Kilmer's
Swamp Root 3Je. and 79c., Munyon's
Paw Paw 79c., Peruna 6Sc., Dufy's Malt
whiskey 7Sc., Omega OH Ioe. and SIC
Carter's pills I4c., malt extract Isc., ,
for 7Se.; two-quart fountain syringes
soc.. 7se., 81, 81 so and S7i all syringe'
warranted; Hyomei Ceomple,e) 7oc.,
Hyomei liquid 4oc.. suspensory bsndage'
all styles, aSc. to 81 so. A special sale
on toilet soap. I3e. per box, regular price
age. BYRON A. SMITH, Prescription
Druggist, to olneyvilIe square.
Postal Station No. 8. We register
letters and packages, issue money orders
and sell special delivery snd postag'
stamps OF all denominations.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
Ran a Ten-Penny Nail Through Hi,
Hand.

While opening a box, ]. c. Mount, o.
Three Mile Bay, N. ", ran . ten penny
nail through the fleshy part OF his hand.
~ thought at once OF all the pain and
soreness this would cause me- he cay.
and Immediately applied ChamberlaInf
To my surprise II removed all pain ane
soreness and the injured parts we're soon
healed" For sale by d. A. Smith. Olney-
willie, Parker's Drug Store, Oneyville, ".
Dunning * Bro, Manton Ave.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
ALLENDALE.

Alfred Cross OF Olneyville moved here
on Friday.
a iour.horse load OF electric light pole
fJr the road opposite the mill dam wat
stalled on the Ger track this morning a'
1918 O'Clock near its destination, The
Centerdale car assisted the horses In pull
ing the team from the rails up the in
cline.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
SKILLED LABOR.

Every matchmaker can't fix a sicl
watch he may patch II up, but he mus
he a skilled mechanic TO effect perma
nent cure. We have no unskilled work
man to experiment on your timepiece
81 will clean your watch or insert frs
quality spring and warrant for one
year at Mitchelrs, 81 Plainfeld street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

Pinkham's compound, o. cents Eskay's
food, Io and 80 cents; Maltine prepara.
tions, II cents; HAYS Hair Health, 3S
cents Father Johns Medicine, 81 and IS
cents; Glyco.Thymolene, 70 cents special
sale on toilet soap, three cakes In box,
I3 cents. regular price as cents. Byron
A. Smith, prescription druggist, ~
Olneyville Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

Full dress suits, Tuxedo suits and
Prince Albert suits to let. Also tailoring
In all its branches. a large line Of new
fall and winter suitings and overeoatings
at Elias, the Tailor, ala Union St. Room 4,
Providence, X. !.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

Edwin b. Steere is building a store and
two tenement block at the corner Of Plain
field ST. and Webster Ave. I'D. Baldwin
has the contract.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

Fora pleasant physic take Chamber
lains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Ea,y
to take. Pleasant In effect For sale by
b. A. Smith, Oineyville; Parker's Drug
Store; w. Dunning d Bro, Manton Ave.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16

The Smith Park purchase on Neutacon-
ksnut Hill passed into the city's possess.
ion Wednesday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-10-16
TIMES JOB PRINT,
LOCAL NEWS.

Auction bills and posters at the TIMES
Office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-23
& .lA- ~ TT g-s I. 1ssSS G. Z. e n.
sssrs tho .n 'as Kind You Haze A.Aa,s 3apH
os La
EfH<11e<It7sZxl/
Had Not Missed It.

On certain occasion. while Thorn.
as Hill. the artist, was custicdting up
In the White Mountains. he was com.
m;ssoned h wealthy iar'aer na ed
Perkins to paint the ed homestead,
and was particularly requested to give
large maple tree standing near tile
house a prouinent place in the pic
t1.re A Few days after the completed
picture had been delivered Mr. Hill
heard the following dialogue between
two rustics in the neighborhood;
Il hear that artist fellow has been
up and draw-d Perkins, S tree.
For a moment there was a pause.
then drawing Voice said.
He has, ell? Well, where has h;
lraw'd it to?"-New Yor,, Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-23
KEYS OF THE BASTlLUE.
These Historic Relics of Old Paris
Owned by an American


Owned by an American.
The keys which locked the great
gates Of the Bastille at the time of its
fall have been in America for num-
ber of years For nearly a century
they remained in the possession of the
them from the famous prison, though
they have recently come into the pos
session of an Englishman living in
Quebec
When the mob stormed the prison on
July IA, 1889, a Partisan, Carrier
Lechastel, is said to have been the
first to rush over the dra wbridge as it
fell. 1t was he, at any rate, who over
took q fleeing jailer and took the keys
from him. The mob Immediately stuck
the keys Oh the end of spike, and an
immense throng paraded with them
through the streets. They were con
sidered one of the most valuable tro-
phies of the revolution.
Lechastel kept the keys, and they
remained in his family until 1859.
when descendant Of the family emf
grated to America, taking them with
him. Eventually the keys We're sold
to John Hamilton of st. Louis, who
Kept them for twenty five years ex-
hibting them from time to time, when
they were sold to a Canadian.
One of the keys was obtained in
France by General Lafayette and WAS
presented by him to George Washing
ton year or two before his death. 1t
hangs in the mansion at Mount Yer
non and has been seen by thousands of
visitors there
The keys at present are very old and
rusty. The largest of them is twelve
Inches long and is quite heavy. The
smallest is of fine workmanship, the
socket being shaped like the ace Of
cubs, and is supposed to have belong
ell TO the treasure rooms. This and an
other key measure six inches in lenSth.
WhlIe the other two are about ten
inches and much heavier Washington
Times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-23
Really ent;auc.

an excellent plaster of paris cast
may be seen III one of the Egyptian
galleries Of the British museum of the
FAMOUS sycamore statuette known as
tAe "Shcikh-el-Beled," or 'Nillace
aheikh,' The original dates from 5000
y, = and is still in perfect condition,
although it is the oldest known speci-
men OF wood carving 1t represents an
oNerseer OF the workmen engaged in
building the pyramids close to Sakka-
lao' where it was discovered.-L
News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-23
S1u0 ReWaru, S1uI,

The leaders OF this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly acting directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces Of the SYSTEM there.
by destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
The propretors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list Of tes
timonials. Address,
:. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
falls Fam1l, Pills are the 5esl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-23
Motor Cars In Switzerland.

Should the experiments in progress
In the ne.ghborhood of Berne prove as
successful as is anticipated travellers
to Switzerland In the summer Of this
year will be able to cross the noun.
tains by motor car instead of the
Usual post diligence. The actual trials
will be made in TIE spring, and the
result, If successful, will be not only
to allow travellers to make the differ
ent journeys III haif the time, but to
open the mountain roads, which are at
present closed to them Oh account oi
the horses
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-23

insnectina American Railroads.

J. 7. Tatlow, John Wharton. GeoiES
Banks, F. T. Dale and H. O'Brien, Off
galway of England, are in this couh
try and will make extended inspec-
ton of American railroads. They
have been viewing things in several
eastern cities and will shortly visit
Chicago. They represent the me-
chanical, freight and passenger de-
oartments of the Lancashire and
W.. shire road.