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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
SUCCEEDS Won HOLLEBEN.
Baron speck Won sternburg Has
Been Selected for the Place.

Berlin, Jan. S.-Baron Speck Won
Sternburg, the German consul general
at Calcutta, has been appointed charge
at Washington, during the absence of
DR.. Won HoIleben on sick leave, Chan
cellor Won Buelow regarding the bust
ness at Washington as so important at
present as to require a special substi
tute for the AMBASSADOR. The inference
naturally follows that Baron Won Stern
burg will succeed DR.. Won Holleben as
ambassador should the later's health
prevent his return. This inference Is
confirmed by the fact that Chancellor
Won Buelow months ago was understood
to have the baron in view as DIR. Vol
Holleben's ultimate successor. Besides
President Roosevelt it was reported here
two months ago had expressed approval
of Baron Won Sternburg should the en-
peror desire him at Washington. DR..
Won Holleben has notified the foreign
office that he will sail from New York
on Saturday. His health was so bad
during his recent leave of absence that
his audience with the emperor was post
poned for six weeks. 1t is understood
that the ambassadors present leave Of
absence is unlimited and that it win
certainly extend six months.
DR.. Won Hollenben has heretofore
found Carlsbad the most favorable place
for regaining his strength, and he VIII
probably 90 there upon his arrival IN
GermanSr-
Dr. Won HoIleben has heretofore
was formerly secretary of the German
embassy at Washington. He was one OF
the German commissioners at the Sa-
moan conference. and was conspicuous
in the negotiations following the out
break of the trouble in China, when he
was recalled from washington to Berlin
for a conference with the authorities
there. The baron's appointment as coll
sui general at Calcutta was recogni-
ton of his services. On December 3,
1900, he married in London Miss Lang
a n
owner Of idaho and a niece Of Arthur
T.arr-Iaaraa IF I r,r,ien1iIIo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
SALE OF MATCHES.
Strict Regulations of the Trade Pro-
posed in New York.

New York, Jan. 8-The municipal ex-
plosives commission has sent to Mayor
Low for his approval the regulations
which they propose for governing the
sale and use of matches in this city
The mayor viii give a public hearing On
them on January IA The commission
proposes q license fee Of $50 for the sale
at wholesale of matches by firms or
persons owning private brands, and the
granting 10 retailers and others by tile
fire commission of a permit on the pay
ment of a fee o. s. 600 for the storage
and sale of matches. 1t is stipulated
that retail store may carry fifty
marchmen's gross, or approximately fifty
gross OF boxes which hold 100 matches
or less; that a wholesale dealer may
carry $500 gross. and the manufactured
or his agent 250000 gross. The last
named must store his goods in brick
building. Other regulations proposed
are the use of strong boxes and stems;
the adjustment Of the fuse" match,
and the prohibition of the sale to chill
dren under 10 years of age. The com
mission also recommends the use of the
safety match.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Revolverg Used in the streets.

Barcelona, Jan. S.2The car mems
strike for higher wages is resulting Ii
serious collisions with the police. Re
volvers were used in the streets yes
terday. strikers threw petroleum on the
premises of the Northern railway with
the intention OF setting fire to them.
and hidden bombs were discovered near
the city, leading to the belief that dyna-
hitting was contemplated The police
have been largely reinforced and special
orders have been issued for the civil
guard to be in readiness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Thought 1t Was an Earthquake.

Guthrie, Jan. 8.-A terrific explosion
followed a disastrous fire at Hobart
where the total damage will exceed $780,
000 The fire started in a hardware
store where dynamite was kept. This
exploded, the force shocking towns like
an earthquake thirty miles from Ho-
bart Cordell, Mountain Park, Man
The town of Vista, in southeastern Okla
homa, was destroyed by fire; loss, $685.
600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08

New York. Jan. 8.-Replying to an
inquiry regarding the reports circu-
Lated in the United States that W. G.
Hunter, Jr., had been tried and acquit-
ed of the murder of Fitzgerald, the
Associated Press correspondent today
ca bles as follows:
Guatemala, Jan. S.-If there has been
a trial it was a secret one. All mystery
here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08

wellington. Kan. Jan. Sd. H. Welt
eel a WelI-to-do citizen, has brought
suit in the district court for $500
against the proprietors of the local
for money alleged to be
due him on series Of grain deals,
which they refuse to turn Over As
boards of trade are outlawed by Kan
sas statutes. the suit brings up some
questions of law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Finds way to Live Long.

The startling announcement of a discov-
cry that will surely lengthen life is made
by Editor Q. H. Downey of ChurublscD
Ind 7 wish to state. he writes that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consurnp-
have ever known for coughs. colds and
grip. It's invaluable to people Nth Weak
lungs Having this wonderful medicine
no one need dread pneumonia Or consunp-
ton. It's relief is instant and cure GER
tain A J. Arnold Drug Co. 81 n. Kan-
sas ave guarantees every soc and S1.OQ
bottle. and gives trial bottles free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
..spiken suIlivan in trouble.

London. Jan. s.-Winiam J. Sullivan.
the boxer, better known as Spike"
Sullivan, and companion named
Charles Harris were remanded at a po-
lice court today on the charge of pass
ing Bank of Engraving notes Bail
was refused Sullivan denied all
knowledge Of the notes and said he
only met Harris casually at a railroad
station while awaiting a train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Fire in 2. N. c. A. Building.

Cleveland, O.. Jan. Sire early this
morning partially destroyed the central
building of the V NJ c. A. at the cor
ner of Prospect and Erie streets. The
loss to the association and to merchants
occupying the ground floor will aggre-
gate 100000, partially covered by in
surance The fire originated in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
MUST BE SICK
Before One Can Buy a Ton Of
Coal in Toledo.

Toledo. O.. Jan. S.-The coal situation
in Toledo has reached the point where a
physicians certificate is required by
dealers before they will sell even a ton
Of coal. The certificate must show that
there is illness in the house of the pur-
chaser and that coal is necessary as a
safeguard for the patient
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.


than Kate Claxton in The Two Or
phans," which IS underlined for the
Crawford Friday 1t is number Of
years since Miss Claxton first appeared
as Louise the blind girl. that has
made her name and the play of The
Two Orphans famous, but the popular
demand for this attraction is as strong
as ever This will be the only appear
ance of Miss Claxton here this season.
Prices are IS to IS cents.
Two Married Men" which will be
seen at the Crawford theater Saturday
matinee and night, is a glorious farce
comedy in three acts, by George r. EIDE
son, and is one of the comedy hits of
the year The lines of the play are
bright and witty, the characters well
drawn, ard the plot abounds in the hu'
morous and 1udicrous situations that
keep an audience in a continuous roar
of laughter from the rise of the curtain
to the end of the play. Night prices are
Is to SO cents. Matinee 10 and % cents
Those funny colored comedians. VIII
liams and Walker and their big COM
pany who will appear at the Grand
opera house on Tuesday under the d.
rectiOn of Hurtig & Seamon In this new
musical comedy called In DahOmey,"
have spared no expense in this, their
latest and most pretentiOus production.
The comedy is full of catchy music,
songs, dances, SpeclaltleS and ludlcrouS
situations, causing one continuous laugh
from the rise to the fall of the curtain.
Williams and Walker have great OPP
portunities all through the comedy to
Introduce their versa tility and they
have surrounded themselves with a
capable company of speciality artists.
also a grand chorus of 45 beautiful
girls. The scenery is a revelation of
the artists brush, the electrical effects
startling, and the music new, catchy
and up to date
I'm Dahomeyn was written by Jesse
i A Shipp, Lyrics by Paul Lawrence
Dunbar (the colored poeD, music by
i Will Marion Cook, and the scenery by
Hamilton of New York City.
Here are some of the clever people
who help to make the fun fly fast and
furious Lottie Williams, Ada Overton
/ Walker. Fred Douglas, Jesse A Ship,
George Catlin and a grand chorus Of
drug store on Saturday morning with
prices 25, 80. 70 and S1.00.
II there be any of our readers who
/ have a lurking desire to study hypno-
/ tisrn. the best thing such a one can do
/ is to attend the entertainments given
/ by the F'1ints next week at the Craw-
ford. They are born masters of the
art. DR.. Flint IS recognized as the
greatest hypnotist on the stage today,
| ard what is more the greatest hypno-
list that ever lived His talented wife,
the only successful lady hypnotist. Mrs
Herbert L. Flint. is equal in every re-
spect to her husband Together they
reveal all that one can possibly find
out regarding the occult mystery Con-
mon sense prices win preveil. 10. 20. 81
and so cents. Ladies free Monday night
under usual conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Died of Old Age.

Wellington, Kan, ian. 8.-Captain
Levi c. Guthrie, a veteran of the civil
war and one OF the pioneers OF this
section of the state, is dead at Well
ington of old age. He had lived here
twenty-five years and leaves a family
of three children. He was 81 years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
IS ARATRER ODD MOVE.
Abilene Young Woman Secures
$4,000 Judgment Then Quits.

Abilene. Kan, Jan. S.-AIiee E. Biery,
promise, has suddenly dismissed the
case. She secured a judgment for So
900 at the fall term of court. but a new
trial was given because jurors made an
average of their i1Idgnenfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Death of R s. TYLER.

Fargo, N D, Jan s.-Richard s.
Tyler, q well known and wealthy cit
zen of this city died today of apoplexy.
He was prominent in the national or
ganization of Masonic. fraternity in
which he was an officer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
YALE'S NEW COACH.
W. II. Murphy, of the Glass of '93
Will Train Baseball Squad.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. st IS an
nounced by the Yale baseball management
that DR.. W. H. Murphy of the class Of '9s
VIII be the head coach of the baseball
squad during the coming season
DR.. Murphy will arrive in this city about
the first of February and will remain
throughout the season, being assisted from
time to time by former Yale players. 1t
is also probable that q professional coach
will be employed. The pitchers will be
called out today the remnants to follow in
about week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Empress Of Japan Reaches Port.

Victoria B. c.. Jan. S.-The steamer
Empress Of japan reached the quaran-
tine station last night one day overdue
from Yokohama after a stormy passage
She VIII reach port today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
Oklahoma University Building Burns.

Guthrie, Jan S.-The state university
building in Norman has been totally de-
stroyed BY fire. It is supposed to have
originated in the laboratory among ex-
plosives. 'Ihsuranee was carried to the
amount of S35, D0O The building is a
total wreck. Loss $50, 000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08
BLIZZARD in Kantnokv.

Navsville. Ky Jan. S.-A blizzard ex-
ceeding anything of the kind for years.
raEed here last night. Snow fell to such
a depth as to temporarily suspend street
car tranics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08

the trying crisis without suffering.
Send for free book containing information
o. priceless value TO all expectant mothers.
Ghs Braafeld Regulator Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-08

NoN NLIlL DlIOCL I u
remedy is always
appliedexternally and
has carried thousands
Of women through
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-05
A Word About
WeH-GOwned Women.

1t is a subject of almost daily comment
that in a city like Birmingham, where
the women dress so beautifully, that
there is no establishment where a wom-
an may have her hair shampooed and
done" properly, or where she may have
her hands properly cared for
In almost every city there are such es-
Establishments, and while Birmingham
women have become accustomed to getting
along without these very necessary lux
uries or necessities rather. visiting wom-
en- from other cities are always surprised
at the absence of these establishments,
and feel lost without them.
The fashionable woman consuts her
beauty doctor religiously and is indebted
to her for the well groomed appearance
which every woman should struggle to
attain.
The care of the hair and complexion Is
one of the most important things to be
considered by women who aspire to be
at all presentable and yet how many
women seem to neglect themselves,
when little care would bring such sat
isfactory results.
There Is no vision more refreshing than
the woman whose hair shows systematic
care and whose complexion is clean and
fresh looking as the result of painstak-
ing care. And there is nothing more at
tractiye than well kept hands.
The women who have been deploring
the absence of these facilities in Birming-
ham will be interested In the plans of
Mrs. Porcher Wynne and Miss Watts.
who are organizing a Lenten class In
physical culture, a great deal of interest
being taken In the subject by Birming-
ham women-those interested In embrace
ing every opportunity for improving their
health and enhancing their good looks
Mrs. Wynne and Miss Watts have re-
Gently opened a beauty parlor in Birming-
ham where hair dressing, champoolng,
manicuring, facial and scalp massage
will be given according to the newest
methods and the most scientific treat
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-05
SHAW MAKES CHANGES.
Secretary of Treasury to Remodel the
Customs Service.

Washington, March 4.-Secretary Shaw
has decided upon a number of changes
in the customs service. John R. Garri-
son, whose resignation as auditor for
Porto Rico has been accepted to take
effect on March 81 was offered a month
or so ago the position as chief of
the customs division.
The present chief. Andrew Johnson,
will be made assistant chief and the pres
ent assistant chief, who is in ill-health
will be given some subordinate position.
Frank e. Johnson, who has been detailed
to the office of assistant Secretary
Spaulding, will be made special agent
and given outside service.
number of changes have been decided
upon In the special agents force, but
these will not be given out until actually
made. The efficiency of the customs serv-
ice in all the important cities has been
quietly Investigated and Secretary Shaw
has in mind quiet a number of changes
of more or less Importance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-05
AIabama's First Club.

Tuscaloosa can probably with fairness
claim the distinction of having been the
seat of the first social and literary club,
composed exclusively of women, ever
founded in Alabama, says the Tuscaloe "a
Times. This woman's club was estab
lished more than fifty years ago. The ex-
act date is 1852 1t was called the "Elme-
alma club and this pretty name was
formed by compromising together the first
syllables of the Christian names of the
four young ladies who organized the club.
Happily they are all yet living. They were
Elvira Caldwell, now Mrs. W. II. Law
renee of Livingston; Melissa bearing, now
Mrs. w. S. Wyman of the University of
Alabama; Alice Jessamne Jones, now
Mrs. James Broadnax of Fincastle, Va,
and Mary Tripleet bearing now Mrs
Fontaine of Wheeling, w. Va.
The two first named were residents of
Tuscaloosa; the other two We're students
in the Alabama Female institute, a fam
Gus Presbyterian boarding school of
Tuscaloosa in old times. Miss Alice Jones
was from Salisbury, N. c., Miss Mary
bearing from Okolona, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-05
COMBINATIONS FAIL.
w. D. Crum of South Carolina Among
the List of Unfortunates.

Washington, March 4.-The nominations
that failed of confirmation at this session
Of congress are:
William d. Crum to be collector of Gus
toms at Charleston, S. c.; William NJ.
Byrne United States district attorney for
the district of Delaware; Page Morris, to
be United States district judge for the
district of Minnesota 1t was at Morris
request that confirmation was delayed
The office to which he was appointed was
created during lis term as a member of
cor gress from Minnesota, as the consti-
tuition provides that mo senator or repre-
sentative shall, during the time for which
he was elected, be appointed to any civil
office under the authority of the United
States.
The following postmasters also failed Of
confirmation:
Mississippi: Samuel B. Braselton,. Gulf
port. Texas Elias j. M. Hopkins, Rock
dale; Dallas Herbert, Commerce. South
Carolina: w L. Harris Charleston; Geo.
II. Mckee Darlington; j. p. Murphy,
Bamberg Florida: Thomas S. Harris,
Live Oak. Louisiana: Romanta T. Hart
Raine; 3. F. Ford, Natchitoches; John
w Miller, Alexandria.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-05
Mobile Country Club.

The Mobile Country club is one of the
most successful clubs In the south. At its
annual meeting this week the election of
officers resulted in Mr.. Murray Wheeler =
election as president. The governing board
includes: Mr.. Wheeler Mr.. n. r. Clarke,
Mr.. Robert Hunter, Mr. J. w. Whiting,
Mr.. e. j. Buck, Mr.. Henry Go1dthwaite.
Mr.. F. l.. Ross, Mr.. W. G. Horn. Mr..
George Fearn, Jr.
The annual report of the secretary
showed the affairs of the club to be in a
very prosperous condition A new tennis
court, oil-putting grooves and the length
ening of the golf course by about 500
yards are Improvements for the coming
year which have already been begun I'M
provements of the club grounds will also
be made
During the year competitions in tennis,
golf and tenpins will be arranged between
the members of the clubs or New Orleans,
Pensacola, Birmingham and Montgomery.
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ton of Detroit. Miss Helen Clarke. Mr..
Albert P. Bush. Mr.. G. A. Fuerst. Mr..
Augustus Brooks, Mr.. Walter Horn. Mr..
Perrin Bestor and Mr.. Moore.
Miss Kensett of virginia Is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. w T. NortLrngton and
Adelaide Northington at their home at
Prattville.
Mr.. T. c. DeLeon. the brilliant Alabama
author, is passing the late winter in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harrington Al
drich will leave Rajah Lodge this week
for washington. where they will spend
the month of March.
Col Samuel Will John Is in Selma.
Dr. A. A. Clisby has returned after an
absence of several weeks. Mrs clsby,
who is row in Mobile with her parents,
Col and Mrs. Irwin, will spend the re-
mainder of the winter there. DIR. and
Mrs. Clsby spent a part of the late win
ter travelling in Florida and returned to
Mobile In time for the carnival.
Miss Katherine Clisby who was in Mo-
bile for the carnival, is now in Mont
gomery, where she will spend the re-
mainder of the season.
Mr. and Mrs. J. j. White of Selma
have removed to Birmingham, where they
will reside permanently. They will be
cordially welcomed In 3irm:ngham's So
cial world. MIS-. White is one of the
most charming women In Selma society
and entertains a great deal.
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Richmond, Virginia.
CUBAN TREATY FIRST.
Senate VIII Try to Dispose of Mum
Der of Such Matters.

washington, March 4.-There is a prob
ability that the Cuban reciprocity treaty
will be taken up at the extra session
of the senate in advance of the Panama
canal treaty, but the order of business
will not be determined for day or two.
When the senate goes into executive
session tomorrow, the treaties will be re-
ferred to the committee on foreign rela-
tions, a proceeding which is made necesv
sary by the expiration of the old con-
gress and the opening of the new. 1t is
the desire of Senator Cullom, chairman
of the committee, to have the senate dis
pose of as many as possible of the pend
ing treaties
These include not only the Panama and
Cuban treaties, but extradition treaties
with Mexico and Guatemala, the reci-
procity treaties, and also some others Of
minor Importance. 1t is generally be-
leved the called session will continue fer
two or three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-05
RAILROAD WORLD.

r. |. Cheatam, assistant general freight
agent of the Seaboard Air Line, with
headquarters in Atlanta, will be in Rir-
mingham today.
]. C. Conn, division passenger agent
of the Illinois Central. with headquarters
in Chattanooga, departed from B.rming
ham yesterday.
Since the abolition of freight rebates on
the western lines large shippers are using
every effort to obtain favors, but they
are being given to understand that from
now on no favors of any kind can be ac-
corded them, under the provisions of the
Elkins law. For more than a week the
vice presidents of western roads have
been closeted with the shippers, who, in
the past have been granted special pref
erences of one kind or another The vice
presidents SO arranged 1t that several big
lines were seen each day and given a
heart to heart" talk on the Elklns law.
The conferences are still In progress. and
will not be completed by some of the
roads for a week. The conferences have
developed the fact that the injunctions of
the United States have not been power
full enough to prevent the granting of
all rebates.
Samuel Spencer. president of the South
ern railway, ...e Alabama Great Southern
railroad and the Mobile and Ohio rail-
lead, arrived In Birmingham last night
in his private car attached to the PAN
American train. He was accompanied by
c. H. AoiSert general manager of the
Southern, and Fairfax Harrison, solicitor
of the company. Mr.. Spencer did rot get
the train arrived the car was detached
and was hauled to the Southern's yards
at Woodlawn. where Mr.. Spencer's party
spent the night. 1t has been nearly four
years since President Spencer last visited
the birmingham district. He is making a
tour of inspection and came here from
New Orleans. Mr. Spencer's home is in
New York, but during the absence in Eu-
rope of Second Vice President w. w.
Finley he has teen re siding temporarily
in Washington 90 as to be able to give
his personal attention to the operating de-
partment of the great Southern system.
President Milton II. Smith of the Lou
ifville and Nashville is in Birmingham.
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ton and New orleans than for the longer

ton AID New Orleans than for the longer
Ssssance from Kansas City.
In some instances shipments from Kan
sas City to Galveston and New Orleans
are made via Wichita and the rates are
alleged by the officials of that city to be
diseriminative in favor of Kansas City.
The railroads, while admitting some
points In the allegations contend that If
there is an advantage given to Kansas
City by the tariff commission complained
of, that city is entitled to it., because it
is a point of vigorous competition, and
the conditions complained of have been
recognized for years by the interstate
commerce commission and by the law.