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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Baseball at Manhattan.

Manhattan, Kas.. March 16.-The
baseball practice season has been be-
gun at the Kansas State Agricultural
college. While baseball has been about
the only athletic game at the college
that has met with any considerable de-
gree of success in the past. this season
bids fair to be more successful than
usual
outdoor practice is in progress and
nearly all Of the positions are filled with
last years men. The position of catcher
is the weakest point, and there is, thus
far, no candidate that is able to hold
the place behind the bat Sidorfsky
Cassell ellis, Hess, Samuels and
Thompson are among the old timers.
There is also plenty of new material OF
good promise. The team viii be trained
by professional coach.
The following is the schedule for the
home grounds: April 9, Kansas univer-
sity; April Is, Kansas City Blues; April
is. Kansas City Blues; April p, Ottawa
university; April %. Bethany college;
April 30, Kansas State normal May g.
Creighton university May II, Univer-
sity of Colorado; May Is, University Of
Nebraska; May q. Highland Park col
legei May %. College Of EmpOria; May
26, Haskell Indians; June 8, Fort Riley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
A HINT FROM SHAW.
The Secretary Writes to the Nan Who
Killed Billy the Kid"

Washington, March 16.-The treasury
department wrote a letter today to
Pat" Garrett, collector of customs at
Ell Paso. Tex, telling him to try ano
forget that he was once a bad man.
Garrett is we'll known all over the west
While sheriff in New Mexico he killed
Billy the Kid" and broke up one of the
most notorious gangs of outlaws the
southwest ever has known. About
year ago he applied for the position Of
collector at FL PasO Charges were fled
against him, but an investigation con-
WINGED President Roosevelt that they
were mostly unfounded and there was
no reason why he should not be ap~
pointed. soon after he took charge Of
the Office complaints began coming 10
the treasury 1t was said that Garrett
was grun and impolite to the people
who had business with the collector anG
that he should be removed Secretary
Shaw a first paid no attention to these
complaints. as he presumed they came
from CARROTS political opponents. They
continued to come, however. and from
so many sources that the secretary
finally ordered an investigation. which
developed the fact that Mr.. Garrett was
still enactlng the role of bad man" and
there was much room for Improvements
in his official etiquette. officials OF ths
treasury department, after calling his
attention to the complaint. suggested
that 1t would be well if he posed less
and treated patrons of his Office with
more consideration. He was reminded
that collecting customs for Uncle Sam
at IL Paso was a peaceful vocation and
that 1t did not require bad man. meth
DDS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Gleason Refuses nroGraw.

Philadelphia. March 16.-'Kid" Glea-
son win not join the New York Nation
al League team. He made this an
nouncement today and says he means
every word of it. Several days ago
Gleason was ordered by McGraw to
join the Giants at Washington to ac-
company them south for training.
Gleason took a train for New York
and had a talk with McGraw The
manager tried to persuade Gleason to
join the team. but he refused.
1t appears that Gleason has informa-
ton that the Detroit nine of the Ameri-
can League, with which organization
he has played for the past two seasons
did not trade as has been announced,
but sold him to New York for a cash
consideration. In consequence. Glea-
son demanded his share of the pur-
chase price paid Detroit for his release
McGraw asked the kid to Join the
team anyway. but Gleason said. Il
simply win not join the New York
team until I get the money that is
rightfully mine
Gleason returned to Camden and he
says he Will stay unless he gets the
$500 he claims
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
HAVE BUILDING BOOM.
Phillipsburg to Have Opera House
and Masonic Temple.

Phillipsburg, Kas.. March 16.-There
is going to be a. big building boom in
Phillipsburg this year, and on those
which work is actively commenced is a
new modern opera house and a mag
nif1cent Masonic lodge temple. These
two buildings alone will entail an ex-
penditure of about $20,0 900. The towns
west of Phillipsburg, on the Rock Island
road, which have been pulling the di-
vision away from this place for several
years, can now rest assured that the
division is a permanent fixture and
that Phillipsburg win retain it.
The opera house will be a room of
50x120 feet. The three new store rooms
which the Masonic temple and opera
house will be a part, viii be built by
F. Z. Winship, J. S. Morse, jr., and J.
D. Couch The block will be built OF
stone and brick.
In addition to these other business
houses will be built this year by George
Locke, George Townsend and NJ. Beck
ley. while others are contemplating
tearing out wooden shanties and put
ting up good stone and brick buildings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
DEATH OF MRS. s. P. MOORE.
The Wife of Kansas City Man Dead
in LaavenWorth.

Leavenworth, Kas., March 16.-Ars.
Adillie Moore. wife Of Stephen P. Moore,
of Nineteenth street and College avenue.
Kansas City, died at her fathers resi-
dence here after a long illness. Mrs.
Moore was a member Of the Arlington
NJ. Z. church of Kansas City She was
born here and shortly after graduation
from the high school was married and
moved to Kansas City. Her husband
came with Robert Keith to Kansas iCty
and is still with the Keith company
Mrs. Moore leaves a husband and two
sons Stephen, aged Is. and David. aged
IA. Both are students of the manual
training high school.
The funeral viii be held here Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the resi-.
dence of her father. David Flynn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
PRAISE FOR a POSTMASTER.
Head of Glasco Mail Department a
Hustler.

Glasco. Kas.. March 16.-Postmaster
W. A. Hillhouse is to be congratulated
in working up two rural delivery routes
from Glasco. to take effect April L
Both routes are 26 miles, and on No. I
no less than $50 people will be served,
while on the other there will be 450. Mr.
Hillhouse is working on two other routes
which he believes viii be established
soon.
In order to accommodate the increas-
ing business in the Glasco Office, the
postmaster will make several needed re-
pairs The Office is one of the best con-
Quoted In Congressman Calderhead's dis
trict and is managed entirely by Mr.
and Mrs. Iillhouse and their daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
SOLOMON RIVER HIGH.
Full of Water for the First March in
Fifteen Years.

BeIoit, Kas.. March 16.-It is some
thing unusual for the Solomon river at
mill company can run the mill through
March. This year is the first time in the
last fifteen years there has been ample
water in the river for the Beloit Mill
company to operate their plant during
March In fact It is the first March
food the river has seen at this place III
all these years. The flood in the Solo
mon river last week was Occasioned by
heavy SHOWS and the consequence is thar
the wheat raiserS in the wheat counties
throughout this section are feeling more
jubilant over the prospects for a crop
than for several years prior to 1903. So
far no one in Mitchell county has YET
been able to give any other than first
class reports Of the wheat prospects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
No. commiasion for pewev.

Washington. March 16.-President
Roosevelt has transmitted to the senate
the nomination of George Dewey, u. S.
N. to be admiral of the navy" Atten-
ton was recently called to a slight diff
ference between the wording of Admiral
DeWey's commission and the law Of 1899,
under which it was provided for The
commission of Dewey reads, 1.-THE ad-
miral in the navy" where the law has it,
Admiral of the navy" Accordingly a
new commission has been out for the
admiral in accordance with the letter Of
the law and this necessitated a new
nomination and confirmation by the SEN
ate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota
and Missouri. on the Chicago Great
Western railway. the very best asri-
cultural sections of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful We have a de-
mand for competent men with the nee
essary capital for all branches of bust
ness. Some special opportunities for
creamery men and millers. Good lOca J.
lions for general merchandise. hard
ware, harness. hoteIs, banks ana stOcA
buyers. Correspondence solicited Write
for maps and Maple Leaflets w j.
Reed, industrial agent. GOA Endicott
building. ST. Paul. MINI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
shot While DUCK Hunting.

St. Marys, Kan, March 16.-Clarenee
DeGraf, 14-year-old son of Joseph DeGraf
accidentally shot himself Saturday at
Rossville. infiicting injuries which may
grove fatal
Young DeGraf and his brother were out
in a boat duck hunting. While trying to
keep the gun away from his brother he
discharged it with the muzzle close to his
side His clothes were set on fire and an
ugly wound inflicted in the upper abdo-
men. The shot passed out through the
back in two places. The boy pluclzily row.
ed to shore and walked home His condi-
ton proved serious and he was taken to
St. Margaret's hospital, Kansas City, for
surgical aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
D. r. Anthony, Jr., for Mayor.

Leavenworth. Kas March I'D. r.
Anthony. jr.. was nominated for mayor
by reclamation by the Republican city
convention. The names of George
Kaufman and McCOwn Hunt were men
toned and both Withdrew. Frank NJ.
Ryan was nominated for city clerk A.
NJ. Jackson for city attorney and B. F.
Endres for police judge. Council nomi-
nations were as follows: Second ward.
E. Z. Brewster; Third ward, George
Kaufman, Fifth ward. Herman Kreck-
Ter and Sixth ward. Carl KemDf. The
school nominations were left to the Re
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Drunkenness No Excuse.

Salina. Kan. March 16.-By verdict
of jury in the district court of this coun-
obligation he may make. whether drunk
or sober. By this decision. Silas Leis, a
farmer, living near Brookville. is COMPEL
ed to pay Saline county $1,000, for which
amount he went security for Bruce Cen
try. who was arrested last fail charged
with stealing cattle. Gentry jumped the
bond and I.eis refused to pay the amount
claiming he was intoxicated at the time
the paper was signed and that it was ille-
gal The verdict Of the jury requires him
to pay the bond, regardless of The condi-
ton he mighI have been in at the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
J.H, RYAN. of stilwelI. Dead.

Kansas City, March Isl. H. Ryan,
farmer living near Stilwell, died of
heart disease at the German hospital
Sunday morning He was 50 years of
age and came to Kansas City two
weeks ago for medical treatment. A
widow, three sons and daughter sur
Vive him. The body viii be taken back
to Stilwell, Kan, this morning for
burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
SEWERAGE FOR BELoIr.
System Being Extended and In
proved by Topeka Man.

Beloit, March 16.-During the dull
period the work of charging and ex-
tending the sewerage of Beloit is pro-
crossing. Booth Charlesworth, one of
Topeka's best known contractors, has
the work in charge. At present he is
working on 1900 feet of sewerage, ex-
tending the main sewer from Court
street to the Solomon river 1t is the
purpose of the city administration to
open up another sewer district in the
eastern part of the city after the main
sewer is completed This sewer will
be not less than a. mile in length.
Last year a large sewer in the west
part of Beloit was constructed, of not
less than one-half mile. Contractor
Charlesworth is experienced in this line
of work, and is giving Beloit first
class sewerage system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

buggy and both Abbott and his horse
were found dead short distance from
the crossing. Abbott had been to town
and was intoxicated when he started
for home. The mans dog stood guard
over the dead horse for fourteen hours
and it was necessary to rope the dog
and take it aWay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Smoked Too Many Cigarettes.

Hiawatha, Kan, March 16.-Leroy Nolan,
many cigarettes that his mind is afTected
and he will be sent to the state reform
school for treatment His parents and
teacher noticed his restlessness and the
fact that he could not keep his mind on
any one thing. Whippings had no effect
on him ard he was finally taken before
the probate judge for examination. lie
is unable to do without cigarettes and was
fast losing his mind. The judge decided
that his only chance was proper treat
rnent at the reform school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Farmers Leave Kansae.

Abilene, Kan. March 16-Twenty-hve
farmers. many of them old settlers, who
have sold lands at high prices to new
corners from the east. left Saturday for
the state of Washington to locate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

Atchison. kan March 16.-In the district
court here the injunction asked for by the
Santa Fe to prevent James A Spalding
of Atehison from riding on the company s
track with a bicycle was denied. The
court held that the company might have
maintained a suit for tresDass, however
Shading had a patent attachment to his
bicycle by which he rode on the railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

ket ball club BY a score of 1s to 20
the GIasco club defeated q picked club
from the St. Johns Military school of
Saina- The game was played in Davl-
sons opera house to a crowded house.
The GIasco club anticipate a game with
the Haskells in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Polo Match Ii Friaco.

San Francisco, Cal. March 16.-The
second game Of the international polo
match between the Rugby. England,
and Burlingame. Cal. teams has been
won by the Californians. the score be
ing to 2. The Britishers won the first
contest. The deciding game will be
played tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

Atchison. Kan. March 16.-Farm land is
selling at higher prices in this section than
ever before James L. Armstrong sold an
so acre farm near Huron to Henry G.
Kloepper for $104 an acre. Many farmers
are selling al $50 an acre. A few years ago
farm land brought an average of $40 an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

Salina. Kas., March 16-George Alb
1ott, a farmer. aged about a years,
vas instantly killed by the Union Pa
life flyer here at midnight of Saturday.
The man was crossing the track IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

publican committee. The platform
promises to cut down the expenses Of
running the city and declares in favor
OF municipal ownership OF the water
works and public utilities under proper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

To points in Montana. Idaho, washing
ton, Oregon, and British Columbia
in effect daily from February
10 to April so, via Chicago Great West
ern railway. For full particulars apply
to G. w Lincoln, T. P. A, Kansas City,
Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Funeral of Patrick McGonnigal.

Kansas City, March 16-The funeral
of Patrick McGonnigal, who died Sat
urday afternoon at his home in Muncie.
Kan, will be held from the home at 9
O. clOck Tuesday morning. The burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

Miss Roosevelt Sails for Porto Rico
New York. March 16.-Miss Alice
Roosevelt. daughter of the president
sailed on the steamer Commo for Porto
Rico. where she VIII be the guest Of
Miss Elizabeth Hunt, daughter of Gov
ernOr Hunt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Heals burns. cuts. wounds
of any sort; cures sore throat, GROUP.
catarrh, asthma: never fails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
Miss Bertha styles to We'd.

Atchison. Kan. March 16.-Charles z.
STYLES assistant general passenger agent
Of the Missouri Pacific at Kansas City, mas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
STRIKE is SETTLED.
Both Sides Made Concessions at Colo
RADIO Springs.

Denver, March ia partial settle
ment has been effected in the milImen's
strike at Colorado City, which has been
on for nearly a month, and on account
OF which the state troops were ordered
out One of the features of the settle
ment was an agreement that the troops
viii be withdrawn at once. President
Meyer of the Western Federation of
Miners gave his personal guarantee
that order would be maintained at the
mills. 1t was also agreed that the suit
for damages filed at Colorado Springs
yesterday against the officers of the
militia and others by the attorney for
the Western Fedora ton of Miners
would be withdrawn
Only two of the three mills that have
( been affected have accepted the terms
of settlement. namely, the Portland and
Telluride mills The EMPLOYEES of the
Standard mill refused to make any
concessions whatever and the strike
viii be continued there. The managers
( Of the Telluride and the Portland mills
agree that eight hours shall constitute
/ a days work, except in the sampling
works, where the men are to work ten
hours. There is to be no discrimina-
ton against union men, but the mill
managers retain the right to employ
nonunion men at any time if they
! choose to do SO. At the same time the
union men win be given the right to
use all fair means to bring nOnunfOn
men into the unions. The employees OF
the Telluride mill are to return to work
in twenty days and those of the Port
land in thirty days. or as soon as re-
pairs now undergoing are completed
The question of wages is to be taken
up by representatives of the mill own
ers and the union within thirty days.
At Emporia John Madden made a power.
fuI plea. in a railroad damage case. His
/ little son went home and said:
/ Mamma I heard papa make a dandy
speech today. And what do You think
papa almost cried, and he made some O.
the jurymen cry, too"
And what did you do, son?" asked Mrs
[ Madden.
oh. he can't fool me" replied the he'll
and pride of the Madden family.-Kansai
l City Journal
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announced the enga cement of his daugh-
ter. Bertha. to Eugene R0lfe of Mime wall
kan, n. .. The wedding Will occur in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16
A winning Basketball Team.

Glasco. March 16-The people Of
GIasco are much elated over their bas-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

city Ticket ONCE Union Pacinc
Railroad, 525 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-16

Don't become discouraged. There is a
cure for you. II necessary write Dr. Fenner.
He has spent a life time curing just such
cases as yours All consultations Free.
sFor years I had backache. severe pains
across kidneys and scalding urine. I could
not get out of bed without help. The use OF
DR.. Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure re-
stored me. G. WAGNER. Knobsville. Pa
Druggists. Soc, 81. Ask for Cook Book-Free.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-19
THE COST OF AN EDUCATION
 NOT AN ARB!TER OF SALARY
By WILLIAM f. CURTIS.

sts ERE AMOUNT A MY II EDUCATION NOT ALWAYS A IWa4 N yi FAIR MEASURE USEFULNESS
 &gi "A college bred young man. like every other
 seS candidate for in life, worth exactly what he and he usually receives Good THE FACT THAT A YOUNG MANS PARENTS PAID S5,0O0 FOR HIS EDUCATION DOES NOT QUALIFY HIM TO EDIT A NEWSPAPER OR COMMAND AN ARMY OR MANAGE A RAILROAD OR A MERCAN- TILE ESTABLISHMENT OR ARGUE A CASE IN THE SUPREME COURT OR ACT AS LEADER IN POLL TICS Those duties require k judgment and experience, which, however be acquired by college bred readily than by who lacks educaon and the for such positions ho has every advantage while his competitor who has been is handicapped. For that EVERY YOUNG MAN WHO CAN DO so SHOULD GO THROUGH COLLEGE, what occupation he intends follow The moral rran the information acquired and the oca advantages co!lege suen enjoys all in his favor.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-19
ANOTHER CENTURY THIS ONE COUNTRY WILL sTAHc REST WORLD COMBINED.

Hereafter when becomes less important and industrial effects of the centrazaon which characerze European effort and life. WE HAVE BUILT UPON INDIVIDUALISM, BUT WE MUST BE READY BY AGGREGATE EFFORT TO MEET THE COMPETITION OF WHOLE NATIONS.
 Our country by of economic importance has the right demand fair share of the worlds markets After study and years residence China have concluded that China the of awakening which will result greater producvcness and proporonate greater demand In seek ing this market American versatility and anticipation of local needs will tremendously in favor European nations China will be lost We have already India. paramount duty of America is insist fair field and no favor. Therefore WE MUST PREVENT TIE PARTITION OF CHINA BY EUROPEAN NATIONS
 UTILIZE PRESTIGE HAVE IN THE ORIENT THAT THE BENEFITS THROUGH POWER
 The opportunity of having fair chance depends largely uroz having large enough navy protect interests The people undeveoped country afraid trade with nation too weak defend its rights.
 called by the English, but also cousins Europe We the child of the sntre white race progressed the lines of ndividua Eu rope the mtarism and cenrazaon The step progress will my opinion, securing the happiness of the individual.
 Peace essential prosperity Peace at least better trade Americas freedom from the influence of marsm win enable her realize the spirit of the eratha does pay to harm another
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-19
WE MUST PREVENT
 THE PARTITION OF CHINA BY EUROPEAN POWERS

should take time to grasp the conditions, economic, political and sociological which affect present and future position Of foodstufs, minerals and
 lumber produce about one-third of the worlds
 product. Our manufactures exceed in value the combined manufactures of Great Britain Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
Alma Chester.

On account of the inclemency of the
weather, the Alma Chester Co. gave no
matinee, Wednesday. In the even
ing the Opera house was about three
fourths flied, despite the fearfully wet
condition Of the streets. Good num-
beers came from Hallowell and Car
diner. The play, "A Womans Re-
demption,' turns on the story of a
man who led a double life. 1t is in a
prologue and four acts, during all of
which the audience gave the closest
-rrt6ntion to the 3 rrendid- paying OF the
troupe. Miss Chester as Marie Duval.
the heroine and victim, beautifully
tender and sympathetic, while Mr..
White as DIR. Lambert. was a vigorous
and manly hero. The comedy and
heavy roles We're in capable hands, and
the same may be truthfully said of the
support throughout. Manager Bloom S
troupe is repeating their former sue
cesses in this city, beyond all doubt.
and even eXcelling them The bill for
foday's matinee is the delightfully."-
laughable comedy, May Blossom, and
for tonight it is Oscar Wildes great
est success, Lady Waldermeres Fan.
On Friday evening, the bill will be
"I.aBelle Russo and on Saturday
evening, "a Sisters Honor