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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
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oil is found, until the 200 acres is fully
developed.
1t is strange that Arthur Griggs who
made such an excellent record both in
the pitcner's box and at the bat in the
Washburn-K u. ball game Saturday
should make such a poor showing
when he is not pitching. He plays list
lessly on second base and seldom hits
the ball
The Oklahoma City Times-Journal
says. T. L. King, assistant ticket
and passenger agent of the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railway, is taking
in the sights in the greatest city in
the world of its age, and mingling
with everybody. The great Marshall
band of Topeka are his guests to the
U. c. T. convention
Manager Leach of Washburn has re-
ceived over 80 applications from teams
who want foot ball games with WASH
burn this fall. To the majority ne sent
a reply asking for a guarantee OF $zOO
thinking that this would stop 1urther
negotiations. But just the opposite re-
suit was brought about. Almost all OF
them wrote back that they were VIII
ing to nave the Washburn team come
on those terms.
1t is very likely that the baseball
games viii continue to be calleu at
l3:3O O'Clock. The majority OF the
people who answered the 91a az Iii ~
nal query, stated that hour was suit
able. Some suggested three ana some
four but none 2:30 as was expected
These votes will be taken UP by the
directors of the association at their
next meeting and vii lbe used as a
basis for a definite announcemehI as 70
the time of calling the games In the
long summer days it will be found
that $3.50 is early -Four CLOCK
would be a much better hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
NOES and Personal Mention.

Mr.. Arthur Lingafelt left today for
Chicago after visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
James Brewer. Mrs. Lingafelt will
continue her visit here for a few weeks.
Mrs. A. L. Williams, Mrs. Harry
Williams and Mr.. Burns Williams will
go to Kansas City the latter part of
the week to see Mr.. Edward Sothern
and Miss Cecilia Lotus in THE Proud
Prince"
! Mr. ]. F. Mitchell and Mr.. George
Mitchell are in Chicago for a few days.
Mr.. John F7leisnmann of the universe
~ at Lawrence spent Sunday with his
family in Topeka.
Miss Dorothy Curtis and her niece,
Miss LeOna Curtis, returned from
Washington, D. c., last Friday. Con-
gresham and Mrs. Curtis viii be home
Miss Mary Portal of Arlington has
returned home after a visit to Miss
Grace Campbell
Mr.. Dean Low has returned from
Memphis and Kansas City where he
has been attending the races.
Mrs. c. H Gaunt mas returned from
a visit in Kansas City Mr.. Gaunt will
be home from a California trip Thurs
Mr.. Ben Taylor Of Chicago spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Earle c
Ms. Thomas ]. Myers has returned
from a fortnight's visit in Kansas City
Miss Bessie Hayden is visiting the
Misses Scoville in Seneca
Mr. Adrian Sherman Of Kansas City
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs A. G. Sherman
Miss Olga Newton of Winfield. stu
dent at the university came up from
Lawrence to spend Sunday with ner
mother Mrs. c. s Newton, who is the
guest of Mrs. George A. Clark
Mr.. Walter Smith spent Sunday in
Miss Lorraine Lewis of Kinsley was
the guest Of Miss Josephine and Miss
Eleanor #Keizer last week and left Sat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

perts in both departments What is
more they can play forever. and are not
troubled by eligibility or maintenance
of grades rules. Archiquette, Hudson,
Rogers and a host more. famous in
football and baseball are the product OF
this athletic evolution Topeka will pro-
badly get a chance to see the prowess
of the redslxin Saturday with the civil
lied mans game. With the strong
Washburn game, it ought to result in a
driving nine innings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
EDITORS WEEK.
Six Days Given Up to Newspaper Con-
ventiOns at st. Louis

St Louis, May 16.-The third week of
the Worlds fair opens with a pro-
gramme Of newspaper conventions. re-
plete with interest and occupying al
most every hour of the six DAYS with
sessions of different organiza tons. The
principal conventions of the week are
those of the National Editorial associa-
ton which began today and will con-
tinue until Thursday and the worlds
press parliament which begins Thurs
day and concludes Saturday. Numerous
other conventions viii be held on the
grounds IN state buildings by different
press associations and when the news
paper men are not in attendance at
conventions they viii be rendered en-
tertainment.
Prominent among the arrivals is
Prince Oukntomslxy. editor in chief OF
the Wiedomostis St. Petersburg. Rus
sla- me prince. while not of the rovaI
Russian blood is a representative of one
of the old and famous families OF that
country
J. J. Jusserand, ambassador of France
to the United States, ACCOMPANIED bv
Nine Jusserand. has arrived from
Washington to attend the dedfcatio OF
the French national pavilion today
During the early part of the day Presi-
dent Francis and Mayor Wells called
upon Ambassador and Nine Jusserand
at the residence Of French Commission
er General LaGrave. Later the call ives
returned BY the ambassador at the ex-
position
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

Mrs. Norman Wear is the hostess Of
the Monday Whist club today. Mrs.
Ben Akers, Mrs. Henry Keller, Mrs.
Hammatt and Mrs. John Lord are the
substitutes playing for Mrs. William
Morton, Mrs. Erastus Crosby, Mrs. Ar
thur Nichols and Mrs. Augustus Zah-
ner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

Employer-''What did you do this
for say?'' Office Boy" Cause I'd
ruther make mistakes than ak ques-
lions. '-Cincinnati -Trib-
une.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

something forced upon US which will
prove a burden and expense without
sufficient benefit.
'ERespectfuIIy,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

II takes a girl to act as if she were Al (.
scratch a mosquito bite -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16
SNAP SHOTS ArHOMENEWs

IA coming out reception was lately
given by Mrs. Horace Stetson of New
York in order to introduce her sons to
notwithstanding Leader.l
The Yankees, ever on the quest
For aught that savors of variety,
Have introduced a function new
To recreate New York society
For, just as now, a special ball
The maiden's coming OUT enhances,
So for the future, are young men
To be presented at such dances!
One thing will certainly ensue:
The coming OUT young men, if clever.
VIII, aided by this new send off
More strongly now come out than
ever
SO doubtless all those proud mammas
Who have been favored to beget sons
VIII act upon the precedent
Set up at Mrs. Horace StetsOn' s
What's more, those now unseen young
men,
Whom ''mommers' have no chance TO
harry,
May, when presented. fall a prey
To mothers who have girls to marry.
In short the Introduction Dance,
For bashful, reticent and shy men,
Can hardly fail sometimes to prove
A helpful stepping stone to Hymen!
London Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

Miss Kate GUnther entertained the
Saturday Night club last week. Mrs.
Arthur Lingafelt of Chicago and Mrs.
Thomas ]. Kellam were the substitutes.
Mrs. w. T. Crosby Will be the next
hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Quinton will en-
terrain the Professionals next Friday
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

scrim, a yard 21zc, $50 yards at
this price.
Curtain Muslin sac, 1000 yards of
4O-inch goods.
Fish Net 1Oc, AIS yards of yard
wide goods.
Snow Flake Drapery 22c, Cross
Stripes in colors. regular 3Oc quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

Half Price for Oriental Prints
lengths 3 yards, widths so and 60
inches.
New Tapestry POrtieres-$2.O a
pair to $16.5O.
New Couch Covers-up from 81,
New Table Covers-in tapestry,
75c to $3.50.
New Rope Portieres-up from
CSC.
Three Fold Screens 9Sc=1O0
good ones, silkoline filled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

ecruiting station for the United
army will be opened in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-16

Success club is plan
picnic at Vinewood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
MAKES A CONFESSION.
Horace Mandue Alleges Robbery and
Subsequently Recants.

Horace Mandue. colored treasurer of ST.
Vincents Club No. 2. knights of Jerusa-
lem, complained to the detectives last night
that he had been robbed of s26.S5 while
passing through Judiciary Square on his
way to his club ROOM on street. The de-
tectives expressed doubt of the truth of his
story, but he declared he had been assault
ed By two colored men and relieved of the
amount stated. Detectives Horne, Warren
and Pratt and Precinct Detective ODea
spent a number of hours at work on the
case, and the result was that Mandue this
afternoon admitted that he had not been
robbed.
Il short In my accounts he said
II spent ten or fifteen cents at a time and
when | was ordered to have the money at
the meeting last night had to offer some
excuse"
He said he will make good the deficit In
a short time
Had it not been that there were two
'hold-ups' i'll the city last night the COM
plant made by Mandue would probably not
have been recorded.
Mandue's home is at 400 Washington
street northwest.
His first story to the police was that he
left home shortly after s o'clock and start
ed toward the clubs meeting place. 1t was
necessary to pay over to the Baltimore rep
resentatives of the parent body the sum of
SO. and this amount. and some change,
Mandue said he had in his satchel.
Il walking in the park near the
pension Office" he said at police head
quarters last night and heard two col
ored men walking rather fast behind me.
/ stepped aside to let them pass and was
struck by one of them and knocked down.
Then the other man kicked me. and they
ran off toward 4th street with my satchel
and money"
From police headquarters Mandue went
to the club room and made a similar report
His friends sympathiZed with him. but were
very much disappointed at not being able
to make return to the grand lodge last
night. This morning the satchel was found
at 9Th and E streets. The papers were in
tact but there WAS no money In Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Local Bills introduced.

In the Senate today bill was introduced
by Mr.. Scott for the extension of Wyoming
avenue to 23d street west, and the extern
sion of KaIorama avenue westward to Pres
colt place
Senator German introduced bill giving
a quit claim from the United States to
the heirs of John c. Rives, deceased. OF
ffty-two acres of land partly in Maryland
and partly in the District of Columbia.
Senator Cockrell introduced a bill APP
propriating $1,000 for the purpose of a
bronze portrait statue of George Washing
ton to be placed in Statuary Hail
Senator McCumber introduced a bill to
carry into effect the findings of the Court
of Claims in the case of the Washington
Loan and Trust Company. legal representa-
tive of the estate of Aaron Van Camp. de-
ceased amounting to $3S $50, and Mary Nj.
L. Chaplin and Rua p. Chaplin. legal repre-:
sentatives of the estate of Junius p. Chaplin,
deceased, So, $50.
Representative Rider IN. " introduced
a bill in the House today appropriating
$500 for the purchase of copies of the
bust of George Washington. by Wilson
Macdonald. to be placed in every school
building in the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal News Gathered
West of Rock Creek.

Mr.. B. T. Janney. president of the George
town Citizens Association, this morning re-
ceived from President Murray of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company a letter
acknowledging the receipt of the communi-
cation of the citizens association relative
TO the freight facilities of the western Sec
ton of the District.
In his letter President Murray states that
he will take the matter under advisement
and will use every effort to carry out the
promises of the company in the matter of
completing the branch freight line into
Georgetown.
The long pending suit involving the right
of Daniel Eli to construct row of houses
on land at the southeast corner of 34th and
q streets northwest, which buildings, ii was
claimed, would obstruct the ventilation of
the windows owned by the heirs of the late
Richard Z. jackson. was yesterday decided
by the Court of Appeals in favor of the
Jackson heirs. In the decision 1t was stated
that proper provisions must be made by
Mr.. Eli Tor the light and air that has been
enjoyed for many years through the win
dows on the west side of the Jackson home.
1t is stated that in a deed of conveyance
several years ago the Jackson family or
those through whom they acquired the
title. reserved the right In selling the par
Gel OF land now owned by Mr.. Eli to keep
the west windows free and unobstructed.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Congress Street NJ. p. Church at recent
meeting elected the following officers:
President. II. Clyde Grimes: first vice
president. John s. Neate: second vice presi-
dent. Harry .Portsch; secretary, James Gro
son: treasurer. Theodore S. Duvall: CORE
spending secretary. Mrs. III. c. Grimes:
chorister. r. T. Ballard: pianist Mrs. Ed
ward s. Smith: organist. Mrs. II. C. Grimes:
, delegate to the Christian Endeavor Union,
John s. Neate.
MIR. Haibert E. Paine, justice of the peace
of the Georgetown district. who has been
confined to his home for several weeks by
| Illness. has entirely recovered. and will re-
sumo his duties tomorrow. During his abb
sence Mr.. Harry r. Webb. Justice of the
peace of sub-district No. has presided In
GEORGETOWN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
RECOUNT "REMINISCENCES.
Confederate Veterans Association Ad-
dressed by Prominent SpeaIrers

A social session of the Confederate Vet
Grams Association was held last evening
at the organizations headquarters at 431
18th street northwest The program Of the
evening included addresses by Mr. Hilary
A. Herbert, president of the association,
and former Secretary of the Navy; DIR.
Randolph III. McKim, Mr.. Franklin H
Mackey, Maj Robert W. Hunter and Maj
j. Med. Darlington.
The remarks of all the speakers bore on
various events in connection with the war
of the rebellion. President Herbert in
dulged in "reminiscences. The fact that
10000 confederate soldiers. said Mr.. Her
bert, held out four years against the fed
eral army of 100000 men was the most
remarkable event in the remarkable CEN
fury that has just passed away" He said
that he witnessed at the battle OF Sharps-
burg as fine a display Of bravery as he
ever saw. when the enemy had been
forced rapidly out of cornfield over a
HILL" continued Mr.. Herbert, "one man
held back and walked deliberately up and
over the hill In front OF the line OF confed-
crates. reloading and firing his old-fash-
toned ramrod gun as he went along.
In the course Of his remarks DIR. Mcking
announced that he was at variance with
the statement he had seen In letter
recently made public and written by an
officer who had worn the uniform of gray
with three stars upon his collar saying
that General Lee rode among his fleeing
troops at Gettysburg. The speaker de-
MED that the confederates ned at Gettys-
burg.
1t was announced during the evening that
the local organization had been presented
with handsome banner BY the New Or
leans association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
THE BECHTEL TRIAL
GROSS ExAMINATIoN OF THE DE-
PENDANT ENDED.
Prosecuting Attorney Failed to Shake
Her Direct Testimony-Her
Daughter Martha Called.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, January 22.-Mrs.
Catherine Bechte! again occupied the stand
today when her trial on the charge of being
an accessory after the fact to the murder
of her daughter Mabel was resumed before
Judge Trexler. Attorney Lutz, assisting the
district attorney. took up the cross-exami-
nation of the witnesses where he left off
yesterday He failed to shake her direct
testimony.
Were you or Tom or any member of
your family In the yard early Tuesday
morning before daylight?' asked Mr.. Lutz.
How could we be-" answered Mrs Bech-
tel when we were all in bed?'
You mean to say that you did not use
the hydrant in your shed during that Mon
day night?'
of course not"
Referring to the open lot in the rear OF
there sufficient light there for her to
distinguish the outline Of a man.
No; there is not" answered Mrs. Bech-
tel.
mediate vicinity, are there notr' queried
the attorney.
Yes; but from our rear window it would
be impossible to distinguish any person."
Gould you tell II man wore gray suit
a black one?
Il might If it was clear moonlight night,
but not by the electric light alone"
Mr.. Lutz asked the witness to repeat her
story of MabePs departure from the house
on Monday morning. when she said she
was going out driving with Weisenberg.
For few moments she was unable to make
reply. When she did answer 1t was in a
sobbing tone and voice trembling with
emo ton.
When questioned about Eckstein's visit
to the house on Monday night Mrs. BechteI
again emphatically denied that he spent
any time in the kitchen or had any talk
with Tom. except to ask him what there
was new in the papers.
Did he not go out into the yard and
meet Charles there?" asked Mr. Lutz
No; he did not" answered Mrs Bechtel.
The cross-examnaton shifted to Weisen-
berg and in reply to question from the
district attorney Mrs. Bechtel said she had
often heard of Weisenbergs threats to kill
Mabel
Witness said she had seen Eckstein strike
MABEL but they were only lovers quarrels.
Mrs. Bechtel was then asked If it was not
true that Mabel was killed in the second
story front room of their home and that
every member of the family was aware of
this fact She replied that it was absolutely
false. This closed the cross-examination,
and Martha. the sixteen-year-old sister of
Mabel was called to the stand
1t was much more difficult to understand
Mrs. Bechtel today, as the commonwealth
made no effort to translate her testimony
which was given in the Pennsylvania Ger
man dialect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Estates Disposed Of by wills.

The will of Leigh Chalmers dated Janu-
ary .. 1896. and naming Virginia K Chal-
mers executrix, has been fled for probate.
The widow. Virginia Kate Chalmers, is
made sole legatee.
BY the will Of Caroline Jenkins Harris.
dated January &c. 1900. and filed for pro-
bate today. the personal estate is be-
aueathed to Caroline Eloise Jenkins. Tesla
tors interest In house No. 1907 Vermont
avenue is to go to Miss Jenkins after the
death OF Cicero W. Harris. husband Of the
I-decedent. The paper bears the signature or
the testatrix, but ID not attested by wit
pesses-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-22
Mems $500 Hats for
s. i. is

Here is the hat special of this season These are Soft
Hats of the seasons latest and best styles-and
we're clearing for inventory-thats why they're SII5
instead of So.
Mems 75c. Storm Caps for 3oc Here we give you
pick of cloth plush and with full length earcape
Chldren's $I.oo Tam OShanters for 45c Take
your pick of all the Children's Cames Hair Tam
OShanters, in different colors, both square and round
effects.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-16
WHOM SHALL WE HIRE?
An Untried Man, or One Who He.
Made a Good Record.


The good results of the affairs of a
nation depend almost absolutely upon
its relations with other nations. There
is, under the present condition of thought
and affairs, an advancement in the
world-a community of nations. The
one among those nations which exhibits
the greatest honesty and tact and com
mon sense, is the nation which will
be to the fore.
Under the administration of the party
that is now controlling the affairs Of
the United States mas occurred such eN.
traordinary diplomatic success as has
perhaps never been cxcellcd by any ma
ton at any time. This success has ac-
crued because of the tact and sense of
the present President of the United
States, assisted by his Secretary of
State. The record has been something
extraordinary. and all the civilized world
has recognized it.
Tact and sense are just as much a
requisite in the conduct of the affairs
of a nation as they are in the affairs
of a corporation or an individual. We
reward those who exhibit tact and sense
by continuing them in place. for our
own benefit. The conclusion need hardly
be expressed. Any American citizen of
intelligence will know whom to vote for
this fall.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-16
EDUCATION IN POLITICS.
Parker Talks of 1t. but Relics on the
Strength of TIA m1nany.
Judge Parker saws this:

Judge Parker says this:
"Whenevef 4 great question of public
Importance has arisen, ii has been pre-
sented and championed through the press
and on the rostrum by the educated
thinkers of the country, who, for the
time being, are the real leaders, and
under whose banners the organization
leaders hasten to marshal their forces
lest their power shall be overthrown."
What Judge Parker has said above
is true and right and sensible. But
what, after the expression of such an
opinion, is Judge Parker's course? 1t is
very true that the educated thinkers
of the country should conduct the aft
fairs of the country. But what is Judge
Parker doing? Upon what and whom
does Judge Parker rely for carrying the
State of New York; one of the States.
the influence OF whose electoral votes is
great i'll the results of the Presidential
campaign. lie relies upon an un-.Amer-
lean combination known as Tammany
Hall. 1t is absolutely impossible that
the man could hope to carry his own
State without the aid of this most cor
rupt organization, in the greatest city
of the country-an organization that has
simply become an tester upon
the State in which it exists. But it has
been accepted in all exigencies. by the
Democratic party, which, to the credit of
that party, is IL little above Tammany.
How ridiculous, under the c.rcum-
stances, is the attitude of the more or
less qualified jurist who lives in ESQ
pus! Think of a man who even talks
of the influence of the educated man in
politics and who at the same time must
depend entirely for his success, in the
State Of New York, upon a conglomera-
ton of the most %uneducated and vicious
elements ever gathered together in the
making of q political pool in a great
city. 1t is hard to say it, but Mr.. Park
er cannot even afford to be respectable
in his explanations. He cannot afford
to talk about educated people or about
educated influence back of him. or about
all that is good and broad and Guilt
waited back of him because, without
Tammany back of him in his own State.
he has not the shadow of a hope, and
Tammany is the worst force there is
politically-a discredit to the country.
This is the nub Of the thing. This Is
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-16
Parker Is the Hope of Trusts.

V.VcV VIZ ITf0UfIcT
James j. Hills selection of Judge
Parker as his candidate is significant.
He is angry with President Roosevelt
simply and solely for interfering with
his lawless schemes to %monopolize the
railway traffic of the Northwest. He
turns to Democracy aud Judge Parker
because he sees in them license to work
his sovereign and imperious will in the
domain of business without restraint on
the part of the government. And Mr..
j. j. Hill is an able, experienced. hard
headed man. who knows what he is
about. He is not in the habit of buying
gold bricks.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-16

During the seven years that have
just passed there is no duty, domestic
or foreign, which we have .hirk-dy no
necessary task which VIC have feared
to undertake. or which we have not
performed with reasonable efficiency,
We have never pleaded impotence.
We have never fought refuge in criti-
cism and complaint instead of action.
We face the future with our past and
our present as E~narantors of our prom
les, and we are content to stand or to
fall by the record which we have made
and are makinE."-Prssidsnt Roosevelt