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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24


Ed Hoch is still editor Of the Marion
Record and the man the common, plug
voters of the Republican party would
undoubtedly have liked to see state
printer. It was a disappointment to hf4n
but he is used to disappointments.
Three years ago Hoch spoke at the
Kansas Day club banquet His subject
was The Black Bottle of Populsm."
He told how Mrs. Populism" believed
that Miss Kansas WAS sick and that
she got out a big, black bottle in which
to prepare the remedy. She put in all
the isins from the north and south pole
railroad to Topolobampo, the rights Of
the user paramount to the owner, the
Reputation of mortgages and a few
other ingredients all Of which was stir
Simpson and their friends. Hoch's
speech brought forth good. hearty
laughter. 1t tickled the Republicans to
hear one of Hoch's old time, stirring
"black Republican" speeches and to
think how many nails he drove In the
caslzet of Populism.
Ed Hoch has a black bottle of his own
into which he has put his diSappOint-
ments away from the world, cOrked
them up and never again mentioned
them What they all are no one can tell
but two of them were public disappoint-
ments. Hoch would have been governor
If his plans had carried and everyone
knows how he recently asked for the
state Partnership at the hands of the
partv whose battles he has fought for
80 years. But Just this week Hoch add
ed another appointment to the col
lection in that black bottle. corked it up
and put it away on the shelf of the past
with never a bitter word to the public
nor the politicians. There are mighty
few men in or out of politics like Ed
Hoch and mighty few put their defeats
and their disappointments away il
silence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Hoch might have been state printer
so the politicians say, if he had been
willing to divide the Marion county dele
cation at the Republican state cOnven-
ton at Wichita when Greer and Cole
were being pushed for the Craftsmanship
Of the convention. George Clark was
lined W with Leland, who wished to
elect Cole. In fact Clark has been
"aein'' Burton and in the Leland camp
ever since he spent three weeks fishina
in Colorado with Leland in 1901, and
thereby hangs another tale for the fu-
ture, Suffice to say that Clark went
away on the fishing trip Burton sup
porter and came back a wheel-hOrse OF
the Leland forces.
But to get back to Hoch. Clark went
to him at the Wichita convention ami
told him that if he (Hoch) would divide
the Marion county delegation's IA votes
equally between Cole and Greer, candi-
dates for chairman, that he (Clark1
would withdraw from the race for state
printer. This Hocn would not do. The
politicians say because Hoch was pin
ming his faith to the Burton forces. and
the iaymen say because Hoch believed
that he was IN honor bound not to II
Hoch had made this concession, which
would have been only dividing the apple.
he would have been state printer. But
the trick was not turned.
When Hoeh came out for governor h-
sent the official announcement to the
a man should not fight and maneuver
for the highest office of the state, bu7
that the people should say who was
their choice. Sol Miller. who edited The
Troy CHIEF w TO the day Of his death.
paraphrased that announcement and adj
dressed it to The Potato Sack
An epitaph for Hoch. Curtis ct al:
The machine Of Cy's grinds slowly
And defeats both great and small,
But with patience stands Cy waiting
And with exactness grinds he all.
Ex-Governor St. John must have read
of the appointment Of F. D. Coburn to
the important position of superintendent
of the live stock exhibit at the st. Louis
worlds fair with varied emotions. A,
far IS is known St. John was the only
man who ever thought -Coburn was not
fitted for the position Of secretary of the
state board Of agriculture.
It was in 1881 that J. K. Hudson was
secretary Of the state board of a@ricul-
ture. He had other things to do anc
needed help He sent to Franklin coun-
~ for a man named Coburn whom he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

The snow came just IN time. The leg
islators who went home will leave a
trail which they can follow in return
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24
T4B POLITICAL MOTHER GOOSE.

THE POLITICAL MOTHER GOOSE.
(By Ananias Fishery
To make state funds last forever,
You lawmakers give caro-,
Is to appropriate them never
Says Honest John Francisco.
Iistenl Listen!
Diamonds glisten
The lobby has come to town
The favored classes
Their annual passes
Have tucked in their wallets brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

An epitaph for Hoch, Curtis ct al:
The machine of Cy's grfnds slowly
And defeats both great and small,
But with patience stands Cy waiting
And with exacfness grinds he all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Mary Elizabeth Lease was the au
thor of an article, in a recent publica-
ton, on divorce. Col Mary Yellin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Charles Blakeslev is the authorit
for the statement that H. P. Dillon. o
Topeka. added milling" to the Kan
sas political vocabulary. Fred Van
desrift has 2 new one: 1.-The little re
ants of politics. always found in tn
sugar"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-24

Just to be fashionable I shall an
nounce myself as a candidate for judge
of the city court said Jason Snod-
grass. I see that most everyone else
has
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Eight Hour. Day For Miners.

ALTOONA, Pa, March 21.-The coal miners of the second bituminous dis trict have at last gained a concession from the operators for which they have been fighting for the last five years-namely, an eight hour day. A scale on the basis of an eight hour day was signed by representatives of the miners and operators at 6 o'clock last evening. The miners, however, were obliged to relinquish the 121a and IA per cent increase respectively for pick and machine mining called for by the national agreement made at Indianapo- lis and which the operators were will ing to grant on a nine hour basis. An increase of 10 per cent is granted for pick mining and an increase of 12 pei cent for machine mining. The signing of the scale brought the meeting of the miners and operators to an end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
~>SocIETY, CLUB. THEATRE / /

his company, who will present "In the the first half of the week and Nothing But Trouble" the last half. This is a very distinguished lit tie company, all four players who com pose it having been prominent at times in the late Augustin Daly's forces. MT Clarke. who is nephew of the late Edwin Booth, was for sev- eral years MT Daly's principal come dian, having succeeded James Lewis in that capacity, and is comedian or great cleverness and versatility. Miss Theo Carew was also prominent i'll the Daly companies and afterwards played seconds to May Irwin with much sue cess. Clement Hopkins has been stage manager for Daily, Blanche Walsh, Ada Rehan. James E: Dodson and oth- CTS, and has likewise earned distinction as a comedian. while Miss Lucille Spinney has had other valuable expert ence in addition to her training with Daily The straight vaudeville players include such favorites as the Qulgley Brothers in "Thp Toll Gate Inn," the Golden Gate Quintet. the three Wes- tons. the Tavlor Twin Sisters. Arm strong and Wright, and the we'll known local Shelvev Trio. Prices are 10, ~ and 30 cents: afternoons 10 and 2O cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
TREATY IN DANGER.
Time Too Short For Cuban
 Senate to Convene.
A POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF TIME.
Changes Made at Washington Me- eessitate Action by Cubans on OF Before March 31, the
 Time Limit.

HAVANA, March 21.-The necessity for ratification by the Cuban senate of the amended reciprocity treaty has de- veloped a situation in which, unless President Roosevelt holds that he is authorized to extend the time for rati- fication of that which the United States senate has already ratified, the Cuban senate, which will not be in reg ular session until April 6, must be re- called and proceed to consider and rati- fly the amended treaty within ten days, which period is considered too short.
 Under the rules of the senate there is no quorum unless two-thirds of the senators are present, and the possibili- ty of not securing the attendance of the majority in favor of ratification on ac- count of the indifference or inability of the senators to attend makes it desira- ble to avoid such a contingency.
 Foreign Secretary Zaldo on the re- ceipt of Minister Quesada's cablegram announcing the action of the senate of the United States summoned the sena- tors who are in this city to participate in long conference with President Palma, which resulted in a query be- ing cabied to President Roosevelt last evening asking whether he is author ized to join with President Palma in decreeing an extension of time.
 The disappointment caused by the news of the adoption of the United States senate committees amendments to the Cuban reciprocity treaty and by the prospects of further delay have been superseded by expectations that the eventual outcome will be an unas- sailable treaty, helpful on the whole to the interests of both countries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
COMING EVENTS

Mar 21-Concert of Military band at City hall.
 March 22-Address by Dean Alfred A. Wright of Boston, Mass. April 13-Knights of Columbus con- cert and reception.
 April 13-Somerset club promenade at Leavenworth hall.
 April 15-Merrimac Baseball associ- ation promenade.
 April 15-Vaudeville show and dance at Concordia hall.
 April 15-25-St MichaeTs parish kir- mess, Waterville.
 April 16-Scorcher club promenade. April 17-Sunshine Athletic club promenade.
 April 17-Young Mems Catholic Lit erary association concert and recep- tion
 April 21-"Golden Rods" private re- ception.
 April 21-Nellye Reeds dancing academy reception.
 April 23-Prof Bailey's subscription reception
 April 25-May PA. O. H. and Ladies' auxiliary union fair.
 April 29-Ivory Workers union con cert and sociable
 May 1916 St Joseph's T. A. society festival.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES
FLOODS INCREASE.
Grave Reports From Points Along Mississippi-More Breaks Occur.


 Mississippi-More Breaks Occur.
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 21.-The feeling of hope that was produced by the Mississippi river coming to stand at this point with 4O.1 feet on the gauge was dispelled by the occurrence of two additional breaks in the St. Francis levees north of the first ere vassesat Trice's Landing, Ark, and the grave reports that are being received from Mississippi points, as well as by a rise of one-tenth of a foot here.
 The St. Francis levee gave way at Random Shot and Shawnee Village, Ark, the first place about forty-two miles from Memphis and the second about thirty-five miles. Both creyasses are reported to be serious, the one at Shawnee being the worst.
 The calamities have come so thick and fast that relief measures have been completely inadequate.
 The long lines of levees that guard the river front of Mississippi and pro- tect the vast and fertile delta region of that state and which thus far have stood firm against the great flood are reported to be in critical condition at many points, and news of disasters from that country will not be surpris- ing.
 Refugees are continuing to arrive in great numbers, and the facilities are much too limited to care for them. In response to a telegram asking for aid from Mayor Williams of this city Sec retary of War Root has answered that he will supply all needed tents as well as provisions for the flood sufferers. This offer will be accepted, and it will be of great assistance to the authorities in handling the proposition for caring for the needy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

dealer gentleman ought to him." have be- prominent in my line i and people point "There goes Pat Sheedy He's gambler And they if train robber But that's why gambling
 life won't do You climb long, steep hill for the money and when you get top of the hill you find the down valley In the gambling profession there's nothing the op you're shrewd gambler you reputation for being and when you're known smart gambler people with afraid of you The higher the gambling line the harder
 make good That's why the business good good where the greater reputation you make you the least good had it do again. would gam
 er The of directed other direction will produce better results There's money selling peanuts
 All gamblers not known gamblers There's the rub bank cashier gambe with his banks money He's very able gentleman who points his finger long he undis covered He gambler of the kind But the pects him while he gambes him only loses
 It's just the gamble in wheat stocks gamble cards faro keno The only differ that the law makes the legitimate who gamble in the called legitimate lines stand higher in community have keep money they gambling and to get
 Every business gable extent when he buys goods Every rich could tell you about the fellow he cheated there if he wanted to- He could tell you how he sold him pounds of such and such thing 72 when he should charged only 72 He could tell you how he besed other various little tricks of which the world knows nothing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Rollers Sanity Doubted.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Charles L. Roller, real estate broker of Yonkers, N Y, through whose instrumentality while he was in Trenton state prison, to which he was sentenced for seven years for forgery, three keepers were convicted of passing opium to prison CTS and who was paroled for his con- fession by Governor Murphy, has been committed to Bellevue hospital to be examined as to his sanity at his wife's .request. Mrs. Roller complained to the police that her husband had threat |ened to kill her and himself. Roller .eiaims to be a nephew of Governor Murphy of New Jersey. The lawyers for the keepers who were convicted on his testimony and who are awaiting sentence are in the city gathering evil aence for presentation in the New Jer- sey courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
BANK OFFICER ARRESTED.
Vice President White of Hyndman, Pa, Charged With EmbezzIement.

"ACc EEeSAuGnL " h1Ce OI HynO"anS
 Pa, Charged With EmbezzIement.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 21. = Charged with embezzlement and other irregularities amounting to about $20,- 900, George B. White, the vice president and director of the Bank of South Pennsylvania at Hyndman, Bedford county, has been arrested by deputy United States marshal and held in $8,- GOO bail by United States Commission CT Craig for a further hearing next Wednesday.
 In an interview after the hearing Examiner Mason said:
 "I found that the bank instead of having $10O0O surplus was $5O,O0O worse off than nothing. Among the assets were $11,OOO worth of George E. Whites notes and note signed by his sister, Mrs. s. w. Fully of Phila- delphia, for $5,00O, dated in 1900. Mrs. Fully, I have positively learned, died two years before that date. Among these assets were also notes to a large amount of the Hazen Tanning compa- ny, concern which failed years ago."
 MT. Mason stated further that the Hyndman bank was organized in 1889 by John k. White, a brother of the &C., cused, who, MT. Mason states, is a fugitive from justice. He also organ ized the Hazen Tannery company, built an electric light plaat and started a newspaper. During the panic of 1893 John Whites schemes failed, accord ing to MT. Mason, and he disappeared Later his brother George came on the scene and claimed 300 shares of the banks stock which had belonged to John. George was the promoter of the Amazon Trading company, which was organized with capital of $15,O0O,OO0. MT. Mason says the accused borrowed $3S0,OOO from New York and Boston banks on the stock and then went into bankruptcy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
MARY SHAW.

The liveliest pleasure has been ex- pressed over the announcement that the gifted Mary Shaw is to present lb- sens Ghosts Wednesday evening at Polls. The fame of this remarkable play is not confined to one country. This masterpiece of Henrik Ibsen was first produced in 1881 in Norway. It has several times been presented in Berlin and has always been a great fa- yorite with German theater-goers It was given in German under the title or "Gespenster" at the Irving Place thea ter. New York city. in 1901, and in 1897 it was given under the name of 'Rev- enants'' at the Theater Libre, Paris, and carried the French metropolis by storm. Several revivals of the play have been made in the English lam guage The most important ever giv- on in this country was seen in New York this season when Mary Shaw scored a tremendous hit in the leading role. So unqualified was her success that it was decided to take the play on the road for a short tour at the con- clusion of the New York engagement. Fortunately for local theater- -goers, this city is numbered among the places to be visited, and Polls will undoubted- ly be we'll filled with persons interest ed in this master problem play.A ,.
 IA very striking and beautiful scene is witnessed in the fifth and last act of the magnificent production of the fa- nous play of t'The Holy City," which will soon be presented in Waterbury
 The "mise en scene'' represents the gar den of Gethsemane where the tomb of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
]. MOVING PICTURES.

Prof Charles H., Oxenham. whose exhibition of high class moving pie lures is announced for tomorrow even ing at Polls. is one of Americas great est exhibitors in this line. and it is said that he has more complete collection of moving views than any other single individual or company in America. His pictures are shown. too. with the least possible amount of vibration. making display that is exceptionally good in every respect. Incidental to the dis play tomorrow evening he will give his reproduction of the Oberammergau Passion Play making the entertain ment peculiarly appropriate for Sun day evening" People will find it a most enjoyable and a valuable way to spend the sacred day. Prices are popular
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21


 AA%4e~ health When the blood is impoverished by ex- by the diseases that from violations of laws the intellect falters and shrinks.
 The young who wishes the the of self The die resiency those who could bre their impulses The road of self indulgence leads disaster No administer successfully complex business who has not learned how gov himself and hold his desires under tight
 THE YOUNG BUSINESS HOURS A HAIL FRIENDS A ONLY STUDIES RELATING CALLING READING BUT ALSO
 
 Industry and forehought should be confined but should be made the distinguishing marks of mans whole hours his should from the which undermine mental and physical early open stores up supply of intellectual and physical brain the morning blown away TODAY AND FoREvER-IN SPITE CONDITIONS socoLOGY-HEALTH, HONESTY, INDUSTRY LlGENcE, GOVERNMENT INEVITABLY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Brother of,L. E. Qufgg Arrested.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 21.-A W. Quigg, brother of Lemuel E. Quigg. former member of congress from New York, has been arrested here on pri- yate warrant charging him with em- bezzlement. The complainant is G. L.. Foster of Foster Bros, bankers, of 31 Nassau street, New York city, It is al legged that Quigg did not account for some stock which was intrusted to him for sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bakers union. l" Waterbury Burns club. Y. M. 0. A., basket ball league. Nosahogan lodge school meetings. Friendly league, shirt waist making
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. St Joseph T. A. society. French Canadian institute. L'Union Fraternelle Francaise. St Thomas's Holy Name society. Hendricken council, No 36, K. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Stove NrOluers> wages Unsettled.

CINCINNATI, O., March 21-The joint committee of twelve to adjust the yearly wage scale between the stove holders in the Iron Holders Union of North America and the National Stove Founders association has been in ses- sion here for the past two days with out reaching an agreement. The uni ion wants an advance of 10 per cent and several changes in the rules.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Heavy Australian Fire Loss.

SYDNEY, N. S. w, March 21.- Hentsch's bonded warehouse, contain Ing 10000 tons of merchandise, was gutted by fire during the day. The loss is estimated at $2,5OO,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
BosToCK's WILD ANIMALS.

The concluding exhibition of Bo- stocks wild animals at Polls will be given this evening. It is a wonder fully interesting exhibition, as has al- ready been told several times, and there ought to be large attendance at this closing exhibition. Prices are popular.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 There will be a parting exhibition at the Jacques likewise tonight, when Mile Theo and the clever comedy play CTS who have been supplementing her attractive novelty during the week will make their farewell appearance. Following them Monday afternoon the headliners will be Wilfred Clarke and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
S2OO Reward.

A reward of S2OO will be paid for information which will locate and de- tect Peter Brennan. sometimes called John Brennan, who was formerly em- ployed as a lineman by this company and went on strike about February 21, 1903, and. who. on February 21, 1903, on Washington avenue, in the City of Waterbury, made an assault with in tent to kill William A. s. Harvey, who was at the time in the employment of this company and peaceably engaged in his work
 The Connecticut Railway & Lighting
 Company.
 By JOHN E. SEWELL, 3-2O-3 General Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
THERE'S MORE MONEY IN SELLING PEANUTS THAN IN THE GAMBLING BUSINESS
By PAT SPEEDY

LEE is gamble, but it's better to gamble without being known gambler. If I had entered life's gamble as shopkeeper, say, and had become Jeweler or shoe dealer and after thirty-fve years had become prominent in my line, people would point to me as passed along the street and say:
 s0There goes MT. SheedY the ieweler. or the shoe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
March 2l In History.

a6S5-Johann e b tian tGsNA Bach, greatest musician ~~7SgSaa of the famous family, @aks sxzxENN born at Eisenach; died &aY EW8 1750. SA E. EM 9T5-Lucien Bonaparte sec SSSgNMp ond brother of Napo- ASSSs1 SSSsaaHshs leon l., born in Ajaccio; ks%S@SE'W died 1340. $SS 2G04Publication of the fa- pooh
 nous "Code Napoleon
 the law of France since that date. In the Judgment of Napoleons sharpest critics this code is a monument to his greatness. On the same day the Duo d'Enghien was shot at Vincennes by Bonaparte's order. Napoleon's warm est admirers do not attempt to excuse this crime
 a8O6-Benito Pablo Juarez, statesman of pure Indian blood, born in Oaxaca; died 1872. ds91-General Joseph F. Johnston died in Washington; born 1907. Senator Ed munds of Vermont resigned. 1S9S-Duc de Talleyrand of the noted old French family died in Berlin; born 1911.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
THE TENDENCY OF THE AMERICAN
 GIRL IS TO REMAIN SINGLE
By MARIE VAN vORST, One of the Authors of "The
 Who Tolls"

MI ELL where you will find old maid in the his- Ua T of world who achieved distinction? lSU A dArc the only unmarried my knowl-
 s-7 edge, whose deeds historic Yet she may have
 B been married We really know very little about her fe Every should marry and have family around her. You may talk of the responsibilities of life left alone, penne with family. But EVEN THIS FIX FERENCE IS FOR HER GOOD.
 The tendency of the American girl of today single ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES TO BE DEPLORED thing thinks The of pendence strong that postpone the choice until grown difficult please exactng and fond of b ery It is necessarily that forced remain gle. 1t s that she to.