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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19

First Lutheran church. corner Fifth
and Harrison streets; Rev. H. A OFT, pas
tor-Services with sermon at II a. M and
1880 p. M Morning subject, The Birth of
the Savior" evening subject. '"TheTongue
Which No Man Can Tame
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19

First Christian church. on Topeka
avenue between Sixth and Seventh
streets; Charles A. Finch. minister.
Preaching at II a. m. At 7:30 D. m.
the pastor Will preach the sixth SER
mon in the series to young people, sub
ject "Rallying on the Colors."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19

The quarterly meeting at the Lane chap
el c. NJ E. church, Fourteenth and Van
Buren, street. Sunday morning: preaching
by Rev J. M. Rivers, presiding elder,
.iThe Court of Mercy.'' will be the sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19

True happiness is found only in losing
self in service for others, and mans
noblest act is that of self sacrifice.-l
Rev. Columbus Polk Goodson, Presby-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19

The December meeting of the Ohio as
ISOLATION will take place next Monday
night. 1t was incorrectly announced for
last Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19

First United Presbyterian church.
Services in Knights and Ladies' of Sc
curity hall, corner Seventh and Kan
sas avenue; Rev. J. A. Rennick, pastor.
Preaching at IL a. m. by the pastor;
subject, "The Value of life" Sabbath
school. 10 a m. No evening services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
FEMALE COLLEGE
 BUILDING IS SOLD
DR. T. M. LEATHERWooD PAID $1C,ooo FOR THE INSTITUTION AND THE SCHOOL WILL GO OUT OF EXISTENCE.

Tuscaloosa, April 26-(SpeciaD The Tuscaloosa Female college, which came into existence over seventy-ive years ago, and which perhaps has turned out more graduates than any other institution in the state. will be no more. the same hav- Ing been purchased yesterday by pr. T. M. Leatherwood of this city for the sum of $10,00o.
 The sale included all property owned In and around the institution excepting the library, school furniture and pianos. The property Is perhaps the most desirable in the entire city. It fronts 303 feet on queen City avenue and has a frontage of 145 feet on University avenue. The build ing Is a three-story brick structure and is in excellent repair.
 The property was offered to the univer- sity for 5000 for an annex some days ago, pr. Melton being willing to loose some thing to have 1t remain an institution of learning Dr. Leatherwood states that he bought merely as an investment and is willing to either sell or lease the build ing to the university or other parties for an institution of learning. When it was learned that this institution had been sold there was feeling of intense regret the city, as this is one of the oldest and has always been one of the best institutions of learning in the state for the education of young women. Dr. Melton will leave in June for Johns Hop kins university, where he will take a three-years' postgraduate course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
DRUGGISTS KICK ON
 NEW STAMP ACT
MANY IN CUBA SHUT THEIR DOORS AND DECLARE THEY WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL BILL IS VETOED.

Havana, April 26.-Protests are being made throughout the entire island against the taxes imposed by the newly created provincial government. The drug stores of Havana and it's suburbs almost with out exception, were closed today in pro- test against the stamp tax of two cents on every package of patent medicine sold. The druggists, following the exam pie of the theatrical managers, have sought to have this tax rescinded, but the provincial council has refused their request. Many of the druggists declare they are ready to remain closed until General Nunez, civil governor of Havana, or President Palma vetoes the tax.
 General Nunez has informed the rep resentatlve of the Associated Press that he approves of these taxes which have been imposed where they were least burdensome, namely, upon amusements, gambling and the sale of patent medi- cines.
 A big demonstration was held in the plaza at Matanzas this evening to pro- test against the imposition of these taxes in Matanzas province, here the taxes be- ing upon certain articles of necessity and they are declared to be contrary of the purpose of the new provincial law Many radical opposition newspapers are advocating the abolishment of the pro- vincial government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
PRESIDENT ovERTHRoWN.
Government Fcrces Join the Revolu-
 tlcn'sts and War is Settled.

San Diego, Republic of santo Domingo, Wednesday. April 22.-It was learned here today that the government forces at Bar ahona, San Pedro de Macoris and Seib, have joined the revolutionists and the overthrow of President yasquez Is com plete.
 A provisional government has been formed. It is constituted as follows:
 President, A. Wos-Git; minister of the interior, Minguel Febles; minister of for eign affairs, Fedelie Despradel; minister of justice, Enrique Henriquez minister of finance, R. E. Galvan; minister of pub lic works. Joseph Brache; minister of war and marine, Dionisco Frias; minister of coasts, Francesca Depeten.
 In San Domingo the mystery is very great, some 300 families having been rem dered homeless through the burning of San Carlos. The wounded men In the hospital here are suffering from the lack of proper food and medical attendance The departure of the United States cruiser Atlanta is much regretted becaJse of the assistance her hospital staff rendered the wounded.
 The city is growing more quiet and business is reviving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
NEGRO'S DEAD BODY
 FOUND BY TRACKS
THERE ARE NO MARKS OR BRUISES ON THE BODY To SHOW THAT HE HAD BEEN STRUCK BY CARA MYSTERY.

The body of a dead negro man was found beside the car tracks of the Gate City street car line early yesterday morn- ing by Special Policeman Williams. and so far there is no clue to show the iden- tity of the negro or how he met his death.
 There are no marks or bruises on the negros body. which would indicate that he was struck by a street car or that he was knocked in the head by highwaymen and robbed. There are no papers on him by which his name could be learned and the case seems a good one for the work of a coroner.
 The body was found on Eighth avenue between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-sev- enth streets on the west side of the rail- road tracks. The policeman took charge of the body and notified Warner Smiley company, who removed the body to their morgue.
 As Coroner Paris is out of the city no investigation has been held. It seems that only justices of the peace can legally hold an inquest in the absence of the cor oner, and none of them have yet held this one. There is mystery in connee- tion with the negro which will probably prove rather difficult to solve. Owing to the lack of bruises or cuts 1t may be hard to determine the cause of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
RELIANCE TAKE A
 TWO HOUR SPIN
NEW CUP DEFENDER SHOWS UP WELL UNDER NEW coNDI7loNsl REGARDED AS A VERY sPEEDY CRAFT.

Bristol, R. L, April 28-The yacht RI ance was taken out for another spin [ hours this afternoon, and, on the wholsA she proved, as she did yesterday. stat and powerful craft. She was very fast in beating and reaching.
 Under small sail she left her anchorage shortly after o'clock and beat down to the lower bay in light southwest wind When she came abeam of Mussel Bed lights, she caught slant wind and reached over to Prudence island, making long and short legs almost down to Gould island. Then she brought about and start ed on a reach back to Bristol, setting her balloon jib for the first time, and en- tering the Bristol harbor by Papoosesqua channel, a course not usually followed by the Herreshoff boats, they having used the east channel Designer Herreshof1 was at the wheel on the trip.
 The breeze throughout the afternoon was about seven knots and the water smooth. The balloon jib topsail set firm J ly. The other sails did not seem to set quite as we'll as yesterday, which mighs have been due to the fact that the wind was not as strong. The Reliance was stiffer than yesterday, standing almost upright The crew wore their blue suits and watch caps, the latter carnation andf black (the Iselin colors) for the first timef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
The calaveras Big Trees.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 It cannot be alleged that the destruc- tion is necessary. We have thousands of miles of forest; we have trees of quicker growth, that will reforest the devastated regions; we have more forests at hand, in Canada there is no impending tim Der famine The spirit which actuates the California company in acquiring and destroying the most wonderful group of trees in the world Is purely commercial, and is the same that has been on exhi- bition at our own gates in the blasting and crushing of the noble palisades of the Hudson.
 We have too few parks. Our country Is big enough for many more, and larger The canyon of the Colorado the agatized forests of Arizona, the White mountain district of New Hampshire, the caves or Kentucky and Virginia, the falls of Georgia the lofty basins of Colorado, the upper reaches of the Columbia, the pie tured rocks of Lake Superior ought to be public properties, and not places where the traveller and the scientist and the painter may be assessed and annoyed and eouged by hotelkeepers and vendors of peep-show privileges. Is California so politicalized and commercialized that she permits the proposed vandalism at Calaveras?
 G. B. C'stuart sterne') In the Brooklyn
 Eagle.
 Perish the thought and the deed! It Is impious: it would be a sacrilege, far greater than to pull down the oldest church in existence, for one is noble, beautiful, sublime and almost imperish- able monument, "builded of God" him. self and the other but the poor handi- work of man. Lives there a man with soul so dead" that he could hear of this unmoved, would not do all in his small or great power to prevent this outrage, this almost incredible act of vandalism? It would be, indeed, as the Eagle has lately pointed out, in some strong and noble words on the subject, "a lasting shame to this government and this peo- ple." a disgrace to the nation forever if this is permitted to go on
 ! But I cannot and will not yet believe it. Surely there is wealth enough in this great, rich country; there are even among our multi-millionaires men public-spirited enough, or keenly enough alive to sense of beauty and pathos, to be willing to prevent this sacrilege, and will not few of them band themselves together, and immortalize their names forever by com ing forward and buying this land and presenting 1t and the magnificent mon archs of the forest,' which 1t bears, to the nation, thus insuring the safety of these ver-to-be-replaced treasures, and preserving them permanently to ourselves and generations yet to come? They would have forever the undy1ng gratitude of all lovers of the great and beautiful the world over Or might not even popular subscription be started for that purpose? I cannot but think it would be success. 1 should only too gladly contribute my own mite, though it took my Hast bot tom dollar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
Baby Cries by Telephone.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 A West Philadelphia druggist who recently became the proud father of his first baby was called to Baltimore the other day on a business trip. Early in the afternoon the telephone bell in his home rang. and his wife answered the call. Hubby was at the other end in Baltimore. Tt seemed so funny not to hear the baby crying" came the voice over the wire, that I couldn't stand it any longer. Can't you bring him to the phone so can hear him?'' Wifey woke the child up out of sound sleep and he very accommodatingly began to bawl at the top of his lungs into the receiver while his mother held him in her arms. This continued until the baby had cried 80 cents worth over the long distance wire, when the happy father rang off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
MORE DISORDERS IN FRANCE.
Peasakts Continue to Protest Against
 the Recent Religious Order.

Paris, April 2s.-In the provinces Sum day was marked by numerous disorderly occurrences, resulting from the dispens- ing authorized congregations. The most serious disorder Is reported from La Roche Sur -Foron, where 800 peasants who were guarding a Capuchin convent, in which the monks had barricaded them- selves, stoned and seriously injured the who came to the convent with the officers, who were to carry out the order of the court and close the con vent The peasants finally drove the magistrates away. The latest dispatches from La Roche-Sur-For announce the arrival of two companies of infantry and 100 cavalrymen on the scene.
 At St. Nichols Dupont there was much rioting throughout the day, owing to an attempt to expell the redemptonists. Troops had to charge repeatedly to clear the streets. Many persons were injured.
 The abbey of Kerbenet, Landernau is guarded by peasants, who refuse to per init the magistrates to approach. Similar disorders are reported from Nancy and other places
 At Greenoble the peasants are still guarding the Chartreuse monastery, which has not yet been attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
C. D. LEE INJURED
 BY AN EXPLOSION
PREMATURE EXPLOSION OF DY. NAMlTE SERIOUSLY BURNED HIM AND HE MAY LOOSE EYE SIGHT-WELL KNOWN.

c. D. Lee, we'll known young white man of Birmingham. was seriously in- jured Friday afternoon by premature explosion of dynamite which occurred about five miles the otherside of Coal burg. He was brought to Birmingham Saturday morning in a private vehicle and carried to St. Vincent's hospital, where 1t was stated last night that he was resting easily.
 He was badly burned about the hands and face, and may loose his eye sight as a result of the force of the explosion. His eyes are in very serious condition, but the physicians hope to be able to save them. He Is said to have been em- ployed by Dunn & Lelande, the well known contractors, who have a force at work at the place where the accident hap pened
 The cause of the explosion Is not known, and no one else seems to have been in- jured by it. Lee is well known in the city, and has several near relatives liv- ing here,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
ENGINEER DIES
 OF HIS WOUNDS
W. H. WILSON SHOT AT CLEAR CREEK AND DIES IN HOSPITAL. CHARGE TOM WlLLlNeHAM WITH DEED.

William Henry Wilson, a locomotive en- gineer aged about S5 years was shot and fatally wounded at Clear Creek, about five miles south of calera, yesterday af- ternoon. He was brought to Birmingham last night and carried to St. Vincent's hospital in Taylor Co.'s ambulance. He died at 1 o'clock.
 It is. stated that he was shot by Tom Willlngham, with whom he had quarrel. Wilson was an employe of the Clear Creek Coal company.
 The wound is in the abdomen, and inn famation had set in which made it irn- possible to operate on him. The ball pass ed entirely through the abdomen, and caused considerable loss of blood. Will son was also badly beaten about the head, and it is charged that brass knucks were used.
 Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
LIEUT. GOV. LIE
 OFFERS ID QUIT
It is Not Necessary That it be
 Accepted
PURELY A VOLUNTARY ACT
In Speaking of his Action MT. Lee Gays that a Position of Trust Is a Thankless Job at
 the Best

St. Louis. April 2G.-Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee today rendered his resigna- ton to Governor Cookery. The reslgna- ton was mailed to the governor at Jef- ferson this afternoon. after Mr. Lee had spent much of the day in conference with his advisers The resignation will be de- livered to Governor Dockery.
 1t is not necessary that the resignation be accepted by Governor Cookery.
 Under the state constitution a resigna- ton is self-operative and becomes effect i've the moment 1t is filed with the gov ernor.
 Senator Thomas T. Rubey of Lebanon, Mo, president pro tenn of the senate, who represents the Ninth senatorial district, succeeds to the office of lieutenant gov ernor.
 Lieutenant Governor Lees resignation is voluntary.
 Until Saturday he had not decided what course he would pursue and declined to say whether he would resign. After con- sultation with his advisers yesterday and today he decided to withdraw from of flee and tonight he announced to his friends that he had again become pri- vate citizen
 In speaking of his action he expressed qualification in laying aside the cares and responsibilities of office and remark ed that holding a position of trust was thanlSless job at the best.
 MT. Lee seemed relieved as a result of his action and expressed no regrets over relinquishing office. He declined to talk of the possibilities of the grand jury investigation now In progress, or of what his future action would be in regard to the inquisition.
 Thomas T. Rubey, who succeeds to the ofhce is fl years old and is a graduate of the State university at Columbia, Mo. He was formerly a member of the fac ulty of the School of Mines and Metalur- BY at Rolla, Mo-, and resigned thiO posi- tion to engage in the banking business at Macon. Later he moved to Lebanon and was elected to the senate in 1900 and was hold-oVer senator in the forty second general assembly,
 During his legislative career he voted and worked against the interest of the baking power combination.
 MT. Lee Makes Statement.
 MT. Lee tonight gave out the following statement:
 "A desire to retire from political life and personal publicity has prompted my resignation.
 Now, that l am just a private citizen, l hope that my enemies and critics will forget some of my faults and mistakes, and try to remember, If possible, some of the things that I might be commended for. If one has failed to fulfill the public requirements and has made an error. 1t seems to me that when he voluntarily relinquishes all claims to office and honor, and steps out to make whatever repara- tion he can, that he should, at least be permitted to continue to live
 q feel that my effort to reform abuses in legislative matters has brought upon me troubles that l could have avoided by policy of silence and concealment, and that determination to do right and refusal to be deterred therefrom, has brought about my political downfall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
ATTORNEY ITALIA ARRIVES.
He Went Abroad to See About Pur
 chasing Supplies for Expedition.

New York, April 26-Anthony Fiala- who is to head the zieglar Arctic expedi- ton, was a passenger on the American steamship St. Paul which arrived today from Southampton. MT. Fiala went abroad about a month ago to look over the ground and to see to the purchasing of supplies and he now returns to con- suit MT William Ziegler Speaking of his trip, MT. Fiala said:
 We expect to get off some time in June The ice broke up early and the prospects for the expedition are good The America was sent down from Tromsee to Trond- helm under her own steam. She is being cleaned, new decks put in and other re- pairs being made The America will sail as soon as she is ready, but cannot give the date"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
NEGROES LIFT CHURCH DEBT.
Congregation of A. M. E. Church Raise
 $1235 Yesterday.

The congregation of the A. M. E.. church, Sixteenth street and Fourth ave- nue, contributed $1235.O1 at a service yes- terday towards paying off the mortgaged debt of the church.
 The work of raising the amount was done under the direction of the Rev. j.. S. Jackson. He is an Alahamian, is less than 40 years old and was educated at the State Normal school at Marion, Ala. He came to this city about four months ago with the reputation of being the best fnancier of his conference and a strong preach He has added 11S mem- bers to his church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
American Shelters Steamship Go. is
 Name of the Institution.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 26.-The off, cial circulars received here announce the incorporation of the American Shelters Stshmship company. The circulars were issued from the general offices of the American Smelling and Refining company aat New York and are signed by President s. R. Guggenhelm. They announce that the new company, in addition to handling their own immense traffic, also will en- gage in the transportation business at New York Galveston and other ports of the United States and Mexico, South America and elsewhere.
 The officers of the new steamship com pany as given in the circular are:
 President, D. R. Guggenheim.
 Vice president and general manager, s. W. Eckels.
 Treasurer, Isaac Guggenheim.
 Secretary, H. H. Toker.
 The company, 1t Is announced. already owns or controls number of steamers and has options on others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
FATHER BLACK PROTESTS.
English Priest Don't Like the Way
 Mir. Vanderbilt Got Married.

London, April 27.-Father Black, well known for his opposition to the marrying of divorced persons. has sent a letter to the Times protesting against the mar riage of MT. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Ruther- ford by the Rev. P. H. Hadden, vicar of St. Marks, when he knew that the bishop of London had declared the use of the marriage service in the case of divorced persons to be proclamation.
 Father Black asks whether 1t Is becom- ing for the secretary of the American le- gation to have shown his contempt of the wishes of the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
St. Louis. 8; Chicago. 5.


 StN Louis. April 26.-Chicago lost the third game of the series with St. Louis through effective work on the part of Sudhoff The latter held Chicago safe
 Little Rock, g; New Orleans, 5. New Orleans April 26.-A record crowd of 13,O0O people made we'll played game nigh impossible and towards the end the Pelicans gave way and between errors and hits, the Little Rocks walked off with the contest Guese managing to keep New Orleans hits more scattered The feat. ures were Spooner's batting for New Or leans and Gllbert's all round work for Little Rock making seven sensational catches in the outheld, besides three good hits. Score; HI. E. Little Rock .... ....0 1 0 O 8 4- 8 10 1 New Orleans .... Il 0 o 0 0 0 B 10 , Batteries--Guese and Lynch; French and DruerN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
LITTLE GIRL IS BURNED.
Residence Burned in Texas and all
 Family Failed to Escape.

Dallas, Tex, April 26.-Shortly bf 2 o'clock the smell of burning aroused Bona Cordella, who, wi5 wife and four children, was aslee their home. Before the children cot be removed one of the younger ones, a girl of years, was burned to death. Cordello was caught by the flames and badly burned, while his wife in efforts at escaping with the children Was so seriously burned that she is not expected to live. She was burned from head to foot
 The body of the little girl was found under a bed, burned into crisp and al- most unrecognizable.
 The building was only partially de- stroyed, as the flames were under control before the ground floor was reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence-Mrs. M. E. Solbrlt D. M. Tarksley, A. L. Tarksley, Nashville; J. R. Brittion, Jackson; J. l.. Carter, Nashville; J. E. Terry, Tom Thornton, Chicago; W. F. Green, ". H. Sanders, Atlanta; C. E. Lindsay, D. G. Eaton, Vineville; G. M. Phillips. John Hightower, Sylacauga; H. M. Finn, Brookside: L. l.. Whittle Knoxville: G. w. Brown. Pratt City; T. s. Williams. E. O. Wrenn. Spaulding Ala. c. M. Brashear, Besse- mer; J. T. Wall, Warner; G. F. Goffney. Chicago; A. Doggrell, Amory; W. NJ Jenkins. J w. Holmes, J. P. Wiley, Att lanta; E. H. Wrenn. Jr., Spaulding, Ala ; J. J. Miller. Columbus; W. B. Morris Virginia; George Franklin, North Caro- lima: F. D. McWerthew, Ensley; H. L. Jones, J. T. Jones, Atlanta; W. T. Findley Baltimore; A. S. Kirthon, Knoxville.