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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

for first base in Rucker. This player is the
talest Miner in the school. He stands 6
feet. 4 inches high, and makes an excellent
target 10 throw at. His work so far has
been first-class. his long reach helping
him 10 gather In what might count a Siid
throw against an infielder II a smaller man
We're at the initial corner Rucker is also
a good sticker.
Captain Draper will play third base. He
Is a player old in experience and is said to
be one of the best players the School Of
Mines ever had He is possessed OF a
good arm. knows the inside points of the
Same thoroughly. and is a Tracking good
hitter. Draper mas received several ~fafter-
Ing offers from Minor League teams, which
ne declined. because he preferred to play
EtUdies.
The Miners will he unusually strong in the
box Several likely pitchers have been de-
Neloped and the team counts on having at
least three hrst-class performers Graves,
who pitched for the Kansas City High
School team last year, is the particular
star m Ia date he 60 co,ca5a5 - - -
best twirler the School of Mines ever had.
he Is tall and stout and can stand a long.
good curves and control. and Is a good hit
ter for a pitcher
Another promising tvirler Is HartzelI. He
made a good reputation during the two
seasons he ofiiciated on the firing line for
the Cape Girardeau team. He has had the
much needed experience and possesses a
cool head. Hartze1l also has lots Of speed
and good breaking curves. Cafes. ire
third member OF the pitching stan, is a
goUHBSleT u piONIse-
Cummins doubtless will be the big mitt
artist of the team. For two seasons he was
a member OF the Christian Brothers team.
Foster. another former c. B.. G, student, IS
Slated to cover the second sack. While at
the Christian Brothers College he devoted
his attention to track athletics. but this
year he was induced to forsake the track
for the diamond. He IS fast on his feet.
sure on ground balls, a good sticker and
gives promise of being a valuable player.
Rush IS the leading candidate for short
stop He ought to make good from the
start. He is also a good pitcher and will
be able to work on the slab I'm emergencies.
an infield position. he lacks experience.
however. and the chances are that he will
be selected for general utility man.
one OF the best OutfielderS at the school.
Jamison, departed last week to accept y
position in Colorado and his place will be
bard to fiji. Bayha looms up as the strong
est candidate for his position in left field,
although there are several players push
ing him close for the honor. He has the
better of his rivals in that he has had
some experience with last years team.
center garden. He is an exceptionally fast
fielder and has an arm that VIII keep base
runners from taking liberties on tase hits.
He is said TO be one of the best hitters in
the crowd. Several good men are trying
for right field and Captain Draper would be
happy If only one of them were around.
Hoffman. Kin Tweed and Barnard are ell
good fly chasers and fair batters- No mat
ter who is selected for the position. The
Miners can count on having right field well
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
I'VE and i~Sappointing.

We want to talk or write to every sufferer from vARICocELE. sTRIc
| BLOOD POISON. NERYO-SEXUAL DEBILITY and allied weaknesses
"r diseases peculiar to men. The importance Of prompt treatment for these NAL
aecs c:2nct be TOO strongly emphasized. They never III themselves. but, on
the contrary. are constantly becoming more aggravated. and if neglected will
surely wreck our health and fill your whole future with misery suffering and
Woe Dtseasci always aggravated by improper treatment There are dishonest
men in al caIngs, and the medical profession proves 10 exception % the rule.
stimulated by our wonderful success and immense practice, there have sprung
recent past The sefstyhd specialists at the head Of hesei institutes are heart
les. tricky and dscputIble; they offer all manner Of inducements to allure pa
tcn;st TO their Offices: their stay is Of short duration and they usually fly by
night. fr the public soon learns that they are impoIors in every Ems If the
word Avotl>thesc mem: Investigate thoroughly before taking treatment The
tre specialist is n honest man, who has been fitted and thoroughly trained in
art .: curing special diseases. He viii he permanently established. and it
VIII not require CfUSO OF Free Treatment. No Fay Until Cured and other false
representations TO fill his Offices with afflicted patients. We prefer to have
patients investigate OUr reputation for skill honesty and success before
treatment: they then have implicit confidence in cur ability to
cure them Knowing that W e have cured thousands Of others they believe we
do Is much for them.
We treat al patients personally: you see no substitutes. We understand
thoroughly tie diseases which constitute our special. and yu al depend up
II We VIII treat you honestly and fairly just as We would want to be treated
II our positions were reversed. If your health and manhood are slipping away
you cannot AFFORD 70 delay. We guarantee a permanent and lasting cure or fee
raunded. Cast aside your modesty. Call and be examined Free.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Young Men.

The period between 10 and 30 years Of
age is undoubtedly the most important
decade In a mans life. During this interval
are developed and matured the Physical.
Mental and Sezua powers. circumstances
and surroundings have much to do with
the formation OF character and Individual
ity Of the man. but to a great extent the
carving Of the future depends on himself.
ANY deviation from or tranSSressiOn OF
Natures laws may alter or change a whole
future Hard work. long study. intemper-
ance. gambling. evil associates. etc, have
broken down many a hardy youth and
wrecked what promised TO be a brilliant
career. Temptations. dangers and dissipa-
tions are everywhere. and II requires dis
erection and strong VIII power TO resist
them. or all the evils besettins our young
men. none IS more prevalent and destruc-
tive than the solitary habit of ~self-abuse.
SO common Is this vicious practice among
boys that not ten In every hundred escape
its haneful effects. Modesty prevent par
ents from advising their children. and the
Door victim finds out when too late that he
mas made a fatal error. We see the victims
OF this harmful vice on every han The
sallow. pImpIed face. dark-circled eyes,
STOPPING form. stunted development. bash
full. melancholic cOuntenance and tir1id
bearing proclaim 10 all the world his folly
and tend TO blight his future. Nocturnal
dreams. eNhausting losses of vigor. etc.
are a constant drain on his vitality. and IL
neglected ultimately leal to a premature
and Gntimely end =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Old len.

You have reached the pinnacle OF man
hood. and are now on the descent TO the
river OF death. tt is no turning back.
You have crossed the long bridge Of life
and are now on the third and last span.
The journey has been full of trials and
tribulations. with Just enough happiness to
make it worth the living for. You have
seen Natures Triple PunIshment-SIck-
ness. Decay and Death-meted out to every
transgressor CT her laws. TIE pitfalls have
been many. yoUr comrades have faltered
and fallen at every step. The ambitions OF
you youth are now fulfilled. you have god
in plenty. You have worked hard TO attain
this end. and contemplated taking a long
rest and enjoying much happiness when IL
had been accomplished. But your long
health is giving way. Bladder
and Prostate Affections are breaking your
rest. your vital 5rgaus-the Heart. LsInss.
kidneys and Nervous ~System-are worn
out and exhausted, YOU realize when too
late the mistake YOU have made. The
health and manhood you so little apprs-
ciaIed are now more precious TO you than
all your gold We cannot make you young
again. but We can help YOU. We can bring
back the Old-time vtEo-. energy and power.
strengthen the Overworked organs. enable
YOU 10 enjoy happiness and rest and pro-
lOnE yOur life for many years to come.
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ton and good manners let me commend
you TO the Tower Cove Golf ClIb.

VI ~ ALt bNG b-oFE 1bAA tA-b
In assuming control OF amateur or semi
professional baseball the \. y. L seems
TO have undertaken quite a contract Just
how II IS going to keep track OF the thou
sands Of amateur players who take part IN
ceipts are "whaeksd up IS hard to see.
Baseball from its ve-y incipiency is 4 pro-
fessional game. In the A \. L. sense Of 'he
begin TO play fer 10 cents TO s. each. winners
to take all. This Is professionalism in the
A a. L. Interpretation Of the term II IS
a sweepstakes and DiavfEE for money
After all. II might be better II the A A.
L.. regarded baseball as the governors OF
golf do that game where golfers can play
provided the entry IS not public.
The a. A. L. will find II troublesome'in
the extreme to govern a game with Such
tremendous ramihcations as baseball. 1t
will make IL n lot Il trouble. ard whic she
A A L. is right the amount OF good done
may not. compensate the A Al or am
letic society for the amount OF trouble II
win be put to in manag- ng baseball
The death OF a young college baseball
player OF St Louis shortly after partici-
pating in a game ~ liable to bring tortn
The fact OF the matter Is. the youth was an
inveterate smoker and had been for many
Of his nineteen years He took very little
exercise as a rule. then went forth and
played baseball without giving a heart in
jured by tobacco q chance to work up TO
the ~exertion essential to playing baseball
1t was but the other day 1 was on the
beautiful elevated campus of the Christian
Brothers' College. speaking to Brother Cid
con-. the project of athletics at the college.
1t was a perfect April day. balmy. warm
and bright Brother Gideon was su2erin-
tending The work on the baseball DIAMOND
A slender lad Of some 10 years. paLid'
stoooed. duh Of eye and sluggish of pulse,
approached the project with a request for
permission to go indoors and play pool with
another boy.
Not now. my SON. said Brother GIDEON
stay out here a little while. Get the fresh
air and let the sun shine on you. II will do
you good"
The boy simpered and straishtway walked
indoors cut of the perfect day.
II seemed a strange thing for a boy TO 90.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Why a lad Of Is should prefer I~ounging
around a chalky pooltable in a dark base
ment to rI4yf- Z baseball on i perfect AurI
day is mO-c than a rightly constituted man
VINO loved athletics as Il boy can c0mp-e-
bend. The lad had been playing pool all
winter. when pool IS a very good game.
But why be should prefer pool. chalk dust
and incandeScents to the new grass. the
sun the pure and rar.fied air OF the Cote
Brlliaute plateau is hard to understand.
And the poor little chap. az white as the
Chalk he USED on his cue. nesded { badly
J. Il. SHERIDAN.
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Middle Aged Men.

The sprinEt.me Of youth with you has
passed. Life is nov a sober reality. Ex-
rerience has been your best teacher. You
are wiser and can look back over your past
life and point out the mistakes you have
made. You see. feel and understand DIFF
fcrently now. Fo- some OF the sins Of your
youth you have no doubt already raid the
penalty. You lave drifted along relying
on Nature and 2 robust constitution 10
carry you through Sexual dissipation and
excuses have been added to your list Of
transgressiOns- Private and Blood diseases
ravaged your system and undermined
your already weakened vitality. Quickness,
Nervousness. Debilitaiing
Drains. etc, are hindering your success,
and y made your life a miserable ex-
istence devoid OF al pleasure and happi-
ness You know in your own mind that
you are not the man you should be. You
lack the energy. confidence and personal
which are so precious to every
man. and which go TO make up perfect
Your neglected weaknesses have
developed into organic disease. and Nari-
,ocele. Sexual Debility. Structure. Blood
Poison and innumerable other maladies
are dragging you down and filling you
life with misery. suffering and woe You
old before your allotted time. but II
will awaken 10 a realization OF your
TRUE condition and take steps to have IL
-enedied. there are yet many golden
sears in store for you.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
CgRES FOB wax al! N En-:
IT You Are Suffering From Weakness OF Disease, Don't Delay Seek
tho Quickest, safssi and Surssi SURE Obiainable- Remember,
Good Hsaih Is Your Most Valuable Possession.

consult Established, Reputable Specialists Beware Of Temporary, Irespon-
sibie Medical Concerns and Get-2ich- Quick Doctors, whose Offers
eff re- Treatment, No Pay Until Cured, Etc, Prove
Deceptive and 6sappontine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Academy and High School Have Their Teams Out for Work
Daily and Some Good Material Is in Evidence-Bennetts Death
at c. b. c. an Unfortunate Happening of Last Week-What
the Miners Are Doing at Rona.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
CA IT g. II "a.
t.,,s,b, - The Kind You Have AHsys boq4
'E' as &HW2NzZu
MATERIAL INTERESTS AT STAKE.
Cotton Manufacturing Protest Against
Russia's Action

Washington. May Apart from all
questions Of international morals in
volyed in the threatened permanent occu-
patton Of Manchuria by the Russians the
department of state has been presented
with objections on a purely business ba-
sas. Manufacturers of cotton goods in
New England and in the south have writ
ten to protest against a course Of ag-
gressicn which. il not checked will cause
great damage 10 their interests. One Of
the letters is from NJ. Well secretary OF
a manufacturers association which has
heavy investments in the south.
If Russia is allowed TO retain Man
churia," he writes. some Of the largest
mills in the south will be compelled 10
curtail their production. and may even be
compelled TO suspend. The southern mills
depend upon the export trade very large
y. and their chief reliance now IS upon
the Manchuria district. The demand from
China for goods made In America Is con-
stantly growing and II fostered and pro-
tected by the open door the business viii
be still further increased in the future
RussiS IS nOw seeking 70 control Man
ohuria and II create mills in southern
Russia TO supply the demands OF that
section"
Among the other protests were two
from cotton growers in Texas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
REPUBLICAN TICKET
FOR CONGRESSMAN SEVENTH
DISTRICT.
VICTOR MURDOCH
OF WICHITA.

Note-Owing to the fact that the
congressional election on May 20 Will
be a special election, the active, loyal
Republican workers of the district are
requested to be vigilant and see to II
that MIR. Murdoch does not surfer
through the dangerous, general over
confidence that his election is as
sured. History has no more notice
able facts than those which prove that
special elections, especially where can
didates are thought to have "cinch,"
are always dangerous. Too many OF
his friends default in their duty, be-
iieving that they are not needed. TINS
is a mistake that has cost many
good man dearly. Mr.. Murdoch is en-
titled to a large vote. II will help HIM
In congress-; it will make for him
place in the estimation of the infiuen-
tial men of the nation, who watch the
action and influences of constituencies
closely, and hence will make him
more useful representative of the peo-
pie of the Seventh Congressional dis
trict. II was never more important
that every friend of Victor Murdoch
should vote. Fight for him as you
would do if his election was numer-
icaIly close.
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
Dun 5 TRADE REVIEW
Little Machinery Idle in any
Line of Fabricss
PAYMENTS ARE PROMPT
Railway Earnings Were Great
er Than for Last Year.

New York, May 1.-R. C. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade will say tomor-
row:
At the leading cities high temperature
has stimulated the distribution OF sea-
sonable merchandise at retail, but dry
goods jobbers and commission houses re-
featuring lines are active except for some
hesitancy at textile mills. In iron and
clothing there is little idle machinery.
Structural work is vigorously prosecuted
and supplies of building material are not
allowed to accumulate.
Mercantile payments are fairly prompt,
yet there is less disposition to anticipate
payments for cash discount than fire.
quently occurred last year.
Railway earnings for April were 49,
per cent larger than last year and ZIG
per cent in excess of 1901.
Owing TO the inadequate supply of or
ders idle machinery is no longer excep-
tionaI at wooden mills. yet western hold
ers of raw wool refuse TO make any con-
cessions. and the future course OF prices
is becoming uncertain.
Exceptionally favorable conditions exist
in the footwear industry.
Failures are 2OS. against 1s6 last week.
212 the previous week. and 225 the CORES
bonding week last year. and in Canada
10. against Is last week, 16 the preceding
week and II last year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
LEGISLATURE FELL DOWN.
Left Many Things Undone 1t Should
Have Done.

Topeka. Kan. May las a result
of the legislature getting economical and
abolishing the Office of treasurer at the
state educational institutions. the State
Agricultural college at Manhattan may
be prevented from receiving $4,000 which
the national government annually con-
tributes to its support An act of con-
gress provides that SIS go for the support
OF the college shall be paid annually 10
the state treasurer and by him to the
treasurer of the college, and that $4,000
shall he paid direct to the treasurer of
the college for the support of the agri-
cultural experiment station. The last leg
isIature abolished the office of treasurer
at the college and now the regents OF
the institution are wondering how they
are going to be able to get hold of the
money.
r. j. Brock. of Manhattan. regent of
the agricultural college. was here yes
terday and checked the question up to
the attorney general. The aid of Con-
gresham W. y. CaIderhead viii also be
called upon TO assist in Strengthening out
the difficulty.
The legislature also balled up the ap-
preparation for the Fort Hays experiment
station II provided that the appropria-
tons of 5000 for dwelling houses. $1,000
for live stock. 200 for teams and equip
ment. s. 500 for skimming station and
water plant and ST. for irrigation bitches
must be expended by July of this year
or the money should not be available.
1t is manifestly impossible TO expend the
money properly in the length of time
and il looks as though il will revert into
the treasury and that the Fort Hays
station will have to do without these i'm
provements until the legislature meets
again in 1876 and rectides the error
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
MONTHLY STATEMENT.
The Public Debt Shows Decrease Com
pared With Last Year.

Washington May 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business April 30. 1903, the
total debt less cash in the treasury,
amounted to 1898 935, 41s, a decrease COM
pared with April, 1903, of s6SS,5ol. The
debt is recapitulated as follows:
Interest-bearing debt, s9l4,54 800; debt
on which interest has ceased since ma
turity. 81, 2SO:05O; debt bearing no interest.
1896, 49O, 165; total. s1.Sl2 26l.6 sos.
This amount, however, does not include
$685., 925, S6S in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding. The cash in the treas
ury is classified as follows
Gold reserve, s150. 900 90; trust fund,
1896, AS, s69; general fund. sl5s.S59,11l; in
national bank repositories, $50. 3S9,771 in
Philippine treasury to credit of United
States disbursing officers, s5SS.430; total.
81 ,357. 1863, 1873, against which there are de-
mand liabilities outstanding amounting
to 1854. $50, 995, which leaves a cash bal
ance on hand of s373.326. 1s7.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
Notice.
Office of the City Clerk.
Wichita. Kan. Nav l. 100

" lNAiAAets MAN. -NieN l. ls'NO
Property owners are hereby notified
that the city council has ordered con
structed the following permanent side
walk:
A 4-foot walk on the east side of Camp
bell from Dayton 10 the Wichita 6
Western railway.
4-foot walk on the west side of
Elizabeth from University to Maple
\ 4-foot walk on the west side of Penn
sylvania from First to Third street.
\ 4-foot walk on west side Elizabeth
from Douglas to Anderson.
A 4-foot walk on the east side Ire
mont from Harry to Douglas.
4 4-foot walk on west side Lawrence
from Oslo 10 Howard or Harry.
4 4-foot walk on south side Gilbert
from Main 10 Emporia.
a 4-foot walk on north side kellogg
frou2 fremont 70 Water.
\ 4-foct walk on the north side Third
street from sherman TO James.
\ 4-foot walk on the south side Twelfth
from St Francis 70 Topeka.
\ 4-foot walk on the north side Eighth
or Walnut street from Waco TO Water
\ i-foot walk on the west side Fair
mount avenue from Twelfth to Four
teenth
Unless said walks are constructed
within thirty days from April -. 1893.
the city Of Wichita will proceed 10 con-
struct said walks and the cost. together
with "a penalty Of . per cent. viii Be
charged up against lots abutting on said
streets
lest J. L. LELAND. City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-02
BETTER LAWS
NOW ASSURED
This Is the Result of the Tope-
ka Investigation
NOT TO BE PROSECUTED
Employees of Institution Were
Not Intentionally Severe.
NOT TO BE PROSECUTED

Topeka, Kan, May 1.-The legislative
committee appointed to investigate the
manner of caring for patients at the state
insane asylum began taking testimony
here yesterday. DR.. T. c. Biddle. super
intendent of the Topeka institution, was
the only witness examined. He talked
freely Of the methods OF handling patients
and gave the names and addresses of all
patients and employees discharged dur
ing the last two years. His testimony
brought out number of interesting facts
concerning the management of the in
stitution, but nothing which promises to
lead to the detection of former attend
ants who have been guilty of brutality.
During the time he was on the stand he
said: Il think the Toueka asylum is as
well managed as any of the institutions
of this character in the state. We are
gradually getting it into such a condi
ton that brutality to patients is reduced
to a minimum. II is almost absolutely
impossible to get the most desirable
persons for attendants when we can pay
attendant will stay with us only until he
finds chance to get a better position.
We cannot tell what attendant is liable
to prove cruel to patient and it is nee
essary to give him trial. At the first
intimation OF cruelty the attendant is dis
charged
I'VE have found that we get better
service out of all our employees by sys-
tenn of credit marks for good behavior
and dement's for bad behavior which we
have established. We have tried this
only six months. but as misconduct
finally leads to discharge the attendants
are behaving better than before the sys-
tenn was established.
1--WE are gradually suppianting the
male employees in the male wards with
female attendants We find that women
can handle the male patients nearly as
well as the men and it has been my ex-
perience that man seldom becomes so
demented that he will abuse or fail 10 re-
spect woman. The presence of women
in the male wards tends to prevent pro-
family among the patients and prevents
them from becoming excited.
There have been a number of cases
of cruelty to patients since 1 assumed
charge of the institution, but the Offend
ing attendant has been promptly dis
strict orders to refrain from holding any
more lengthy conversations with a
patient than absolutely necessary"