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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
SUNDAY BASEBALL LAW.
Nothing in State Statutes That Spe-
officially Forbids. 1t.

Now that the prospects are that
Sunday baseball will be played in To-
peka the law relating to Sunday
amusementS has been reviewed by at
torneys and they have expressed their
opinions. The general opinion among
attorneys is that there is no law
which prohibits playing baseball on
Sunday, and the courts have so de-
cided when the question was up.
The paragraph under crimes and
punishments is: Every person who
shall be convicted of horse racing.
cock fighting, or playing cards or
game of any kind, on the first day
of the week. commonly called Sunday,
shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor and fined not exceeding fifty
dollars" The opinion of the attorneys
is that the expression cor game of
any kind must necessarily mean such
games as are set out in the para
graph. and therefore baseball is not
included. The question has never
been before the Kansas supreme court
but the Ohio supreme court, deciding
a Sunday law almost word for word
the same as the Kansas law, decided
that Sunday ball was not in violation
of the statutes. The Shawnee county
district court has adjourned until Sep
TENDER. If proceedings are brought
against the ball players, it must be
in the city court before Judge Nc
Cabe, and will not then get to the dis
trict court except by appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
THE GRAND PROMOTER.
Major Crofoot Gets Into Tight Place
and Out Again.

There was no conspiracy in the mat
ter. 1t was simply a curious coinci-
dence that five of Major Crofoots cred
itors should arrive at the foot OF the
stairs and ascend in a body. There was
a lame shoemaker, cross-eyed tailor.
a bald headed lunch man, a landlady
lady, who was dignified and serene. but
firmly determined, the procession
staIked into the majors office and
formed a half-circle about him.
The grand promoter OF 70 uiHerent 81
gantic. enterprises, each with at least
S.. 0O0, 600 behind it, was trying to figure
out how he could make eleven cents
paw for a 15-cent lunch, and for mo-
ment he turned pale and his chin quiv-
cred. He had been lodging every cred
itor for months, and some of them for
MY little bill for s14 board said the
landlady as she produced a paper.
And mine for $3.50 for laundress
work" added the other woman.
And you owe me 81 for shoes!"
shouted the shoemaker, as he grew red
in the face.
The other two announced their claims
in due form and with appropriate ges-
lures, and then ensued brea thleSS ST.
lence. Not for long. however The ma
jor crowded down the lump In his
throat drew a long breath to work up
his nerve. and then calling up smile
that was both radiant and paternal, he
rose up and exclaimed:
Truly, but the ways OF HroVloence
are wonderful ways! I was just writ
ing letters to each and every one of
you as you entered. You would have
received them this afternoon. am glad
to welcome you-thrice gladi"
The landlady inclined her head as if
it were fastened to a crowbar, and
frigidly replied that she doubted his
statement.
And I, too" added the laundress-
He's a liar, of course" observed the
The tailor and the lunchman, being
bald-headed and croSS-eyed, and having
heard some wonderful statements in
their time, were content to wait a bit.
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Beginning with you, my dear and
esteemed Mrs. Sparkle" said the
major, as he bowed to the landlady,
Il owe you a matter of $14. 1t is a
debt contracted for board. The table
was fairly good, though you did grind
| beans with your coffee and used only
skinned milk. At the time you were
sheitering me. was dead broke 1
had neither cash nor credit You had
confidence in my financial integrity
and you trusted me-"
Not for one moment. sir" replied
Mrs. Sparkle. You lied to me and
bilked my housed"
of course he bilked." added the
lunchman. who felt that it was his
turn to go on record
How could you have had conf
dence?" queried the tailor, as he roll
ed his eyes around
You had faith. Mrs. Sparkle" re-
sumed the smiling major, that, like
the phoenix bird, l would rise from
the ashes, and when aSturday night
came round you did not ask me for
the board money. I vowed I would
never forget you. 1 vowed that 1
would repay you ten times over. I
should have hunted you up long ago,
but was waiting for a certain thing
to occur 1t occurred yesterday, Mrs.
Sparkle, and the other four of my
dear creditors, it gives me unalloyed
pleasure to inform you that only yes
terday l organized the Great Ameri-
can Double Ended Nursing Bottle
company; capital, $5.OoO,0OO. We
have a bottle from which two infants,
whether twins or not. can imbibe at
the same time. and one of the greatest
problems in mathematics has been
solved The new company wants a
secretary at $1,000 year. Mrs.
Sparkle"
sir, You can't bamboozle the I'M
dersignedl" interrupted the landlady,
with a plying smile.
Not on your Hfei" added the laun-
dress, as she noticed with secret salts
faction the frayed condition of the
majors shirt bosom.
The three men were silent The
time had not yet come for them to
burn their bridges behind them.
mrs sparkle, said the major, as
he looked at her in sorrow, IT am
panied to observe that the position of
secretary Is not for you. but 1 thought
you might want to recommend some
one, and thereby put me under fur
Their obligations, but / see YOU do not.
NO doubt NV dear friend, the laun-
dress, whose work with the iron 1 am
ready to recommend to the crowned
heads of Europe, would take a posi-
ton Of canvasser at $50 per week. but
l shall not ask her to do so. Should
TOO much talk give her consumption, |
/ should ever blame myself. No.
ladies, you are out of it Now come
the lunch counter. 1 could offer you
the position of manager at a salary of |
$500 2 year.
Hang your offeri" interrupted Mr.. |
Stuffem-
That's What I sayi" added the |
tailor. -
And me. too put in the shoe
maker.
But 1 shall not do So" finished the I
major NO, these places are not for 4
any of you. I am a man who feels /
gratitude to the fullest extent, but do
not force wealth and position upon any
one thought you had cast your bread |
upon the waters, but was mistaken. I /
argued that you had confidence in my L
financial integrity, but I find that you /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12

all along mistrusted me. In fact"
IT want my money!" said the land
lady with grim earnestness.
And mel
And met
1--WE have now got this matter down
to a fine business point, smiled the
major, land it only remains for me to
pay your bills and bid you gOod-day.
1 will pay The gross amount of the
bills is SIS. Very well. I will draw a
check for the full amount and go and
get the cash.
TT strikes me-" said the tailor, as he
began sratching his head-''it strikes
me that we may have been what they
calls precipitate. If the major is all
right"
shut up!" exclaimed the IandIady, as
she waved a big, red fist in his direc-
ton.
''Or it'll be the wuss for vol" added
the laundress, as she INDUCED in fe-
rocious scowl
Il sit here" said the major. as he
sat down to his desk. Il sit here and
-um-draw a-um check for SIS. 1 sign
it. 1 blot it. I rise up and put on my
hat to go to the bank. Ladies and gen
tlemen, make yourselves at home until
1 return. Occupy the chairs, the stove,
the safe and the window silis. Read the
morning paper, which is only three
days old, or converse among yourselves.
For the nonce, adieu.'
The major had been gone 20 minutes,
and not word had been spoken when
the landlady queried in general:
do you think he is dead? p"
mot dead, but sleeping" replied the
laundress. who once wrote an epitaph
for a tombstone.
Another 20 minutes went by, and then
the lunch man slowly rose to his feet
and cast his eyes around him and ask
ed:
rs anybody here tired of waiting for
their money!" ..--.a -. ~.
All denied it. but all began to look
worried and to breathe hard. A full
hour had gone by, and no major. He
was given ten minutes grace, and then
the cross-eyed tailor heaved sigh and
said:
well, I'll be-" 1u
And SOIL l." $ sfn1z
And me, too go riE
And the five rose up and glared and
scowled and muttered at each other,
and as they went downstairs in a body
the bald-headed lunch man called the
lame shoemaker a liar and said he
could lick him in two minutes by the
clock With his usual luck the major
had beaten the game and gone for
stroll in the park.-(Copyright, 1904, by
T. c. McClure).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
REAI, EsTATE TRANSPORTS.


The Orchard Place & Lot Co. to F.s
J. Griffing, lots 81 and Sc Polk -
street, Douthitt Place No-s2-..,..s..$ $50
F. A Bowen and wife to T. K. Eos
ter, lots 1874, 1876 and 1873 Lawrence
street, Parkdale addition --..r 800
I. Stitt and others to d. r. JONES',
lots So and So Locust street. Nets
ker's second addition 500
C. Miller and wife to P. Miller, part
section 30, township IL, range Is. !, $50
VIM. B. Root and wife to C. Neske,
lot 30 and part of lot 312 Eighth
avenue east, block 1856, Parkdale adj
T. Kreipe to ]. Engelke, southeast
Quarter of the northwest quarter
and west half of the northwest quar-
ter of section Is, township II, range
200
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
Rock Islands St. Louis Service.

In addition to our No 4 leaving To-
peka daily at 400 p. m, Carrying
Coaches. Chair Cars. Tourist and
Standard Sleepers through to St Louis
without change, We have through
Standard S1eepers on No. 10 and No
SO. No. 10 leaves Topeka at 7:45 a M
NO: 50 IeaEes 1opeha at S:0o p m, ar
1920 a. m.
BY taking the Rock Island for st.
Louis you avoid the very disagreed BILE
change of cars at Kansas City Also
remember that No. Rock island
train lands you at the main entrance
to the Worlds Fair grounds
For reservations and all other infor-
nation see
A. M. FULLER, c. p. A..
Both phones 3S4. Rock Island Depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12

the lips were sweetly serious.
"TII comet" promised Jack ferVently.
He wrung his friends hand vigorously
in the arior of his friendship. sssEord.
yes, III come
And he said to himself as ne strobe
back to the office with his head in a
whirl that it might not be quite so TO
mantle to find a rubber in Chicago mud
as a slipper on a ballroom floor. but
that it has its-possibilitiesi 1t would
servei-Kate NJ Cleary, in San Francis
co Call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.
Worlds Fair Route-"FoIlow the
Flag"

Only line to Worlds fair main an.
trsnce. Five daily trains from Kansas
City. Shortest line. Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash
L S. MCCLELLAN.
Western Passenger Agent
Kansas City, Mo.
H. c. SHIELDS,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12

WANTED-A position by boy IA years
old, references. Call at 120 E 4th st.
WHEN you want to hire a man or boy.
call up Y. NJ. c. A telephone 31l. We
have a list of men and confidential ref
erences concerning them Y. NJ. :. "A.
Employment Bureau, III E. Sth st.
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or boy to care for horse
and COW. e15 Monroe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
ALITTLE DOWN.

and the rest about SO month-new cot
tage. large rooms, lots, fine location
near Central Park. hard wood floors,
large porches and pantry big windows,
etc. Only $1,G50 VIII rent $12 month.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY
Central National Bank Bldg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12

WANTED-MALE HELP.
arm walters at Cremerie
restaurant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
wANTED-FEAIALE HELT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

statesmen wanted, agents, dealers and
storekeepers, start in business for your
self on our capital: we make mems fine
clothing to measure and you can sell our
perfect fitting, highest class tailoring at
a good profit for as little money as others
retail ready made goods; you can control
entire local trade with our line; fall line
$50 up to date styles of woolens, fashion
displays, ETC., now ready and furnished
free. A great opportunity. Write today for
full particulars and exclusive territory,
experience not absolutely necessary.
American Wooden Mills Co, Dept. A,
Washington blvd. and Union St, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

w ANIED-SltuatiOn companion or
houSekeeper in refined home by lady
teacher who wishes different employment.
Address Teacher, care Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
FREE DIsPENsARY.

TOPEKA FREE DISPENsARY. south.
east corner 18th and Tyler SITS. from
regular practicing physicians for the
benefit OF persons without means who
TENTS are assured of careful and consid-
crate treatment Medicine furnished In
most cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12

all along mistrusted me. In fact
IT want my money!" said the land
lady with grim earnestnesS.
And mel"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12

MERCHANTS TRANSFER q STORAGE
Co. packs. ships and stores household
goods Tel. 1SS Clarence Skinner. GIL
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FOR SALE-Five room
outbuildings. cistern,
sold at once part cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-12
SATIN TOILET sPECIALTIEs.


SATIN Skin Soap. kinds, oval scented
toilet and square medicated curative.
Price, 2 cakes 25c- Rowley & Shows.
PREPARED by patented roller process.
instead of being ground, like others:
Satin-S<in Complexion Powder doesn't
show or clog the pores.
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UPHOLSTERING.

w. J. vOSS. upholstering. furniture
packed. shipped; mattresses, couches. etc.
made over ard 70 order. coo Jackson st
J. F. PETRIX & SON. upholsterers. all
kinds furniture. $50 Kan. av. Phones s41
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MATCHMAKER.


WATCHES cleaned. TIC; clocks, SOC: main
springs, T5c; crystals, 10c. Cash paid 70
old gold or silver. All work guaranteed
up. see Uncle Sam. 512 Kansas ave.
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cottage, barn and
2 lots. cheap If
40 Lafayette st.
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PAVING.

CAPITAL CITY VITRIFIED BRICK &
. PAYING CO, 1lS w. Sth st. Mfgrs oil
building, paving and sidewalk brick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
TOWN TALK.

You will find no better place in the
three cities To select sporting goods
of all kinds than at Benefits glove
and fur store. Why would not a base
ball outfit make an excellent gift for
that boy?
Commodore Henderson brought the
ferry T. J. Robinson back into COM
mission between the twO cities today,
and will continue the service until
the cold weather necessitates re-
turn to winter quarters.
Because of the large number OF
Christmas orders already received, the
Tri-City Pasteurized Milk company has
been obliged to give notice that no or
ders will be accepted for delivery on
Sunday and Monday that are filed
later than 10 a. m. on those days.
When you have supplied the Christ
mas sock. your next attention will be
to that Christmas dinner. You will
find at Harris store a complete line of
fruits, vegetables, poultry, oysters,
nuts, candies. holly and evergreen and
all kinds of fancy goods in can and
glass, and in fact everything found in
a first class store.
No well regulated family should be
without some good pure liquor in the
house for medical use. and those who
like glass of good wine for table
use will find no better place in town
to supply their wants than here. We
carry the best selected stock of i'm
ported and domestic brands of wines.
WHISTLES and brandies on the market
Sold in any quantity to suit the pur-
chaser at wholesale prices. A. II.
Lift, 1702-1704 Third avenue, one
door east of Tremann's Sons meat
market. Goods delivered to any part
of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
SPECIAL SATURDAYS SALE
At Young & McCombs'. Rock Island.


Clean up sale of toys, hundreds of
articles too numerous to mention,
where we have one of kind, of each
piece to close. worth up to soc, your
choice of the bargain counter only 1Oc
each.
soc, 75c and 81 board games, naval
battle, football, etc, while they last,
Saturday your choice Csc.
Fine high grade chocolate drops, the
soc kind, Saturday per pound, 25c, this
includes the famous chocolate chips
Boys all wool sweaters, button at
neck, regular price $1.25, Saturdays
price 75c.
Gents wool cashmere socks, blacks,
tans and greys, Saturday special price
Ice.
Ladies' fancy web garters boxed,
special sale price, 10c,
Broken mixed candy, per pound,
71hc. nee e4i- "a uog .a-
Ladies' linen centre handkerchiefs
with wide lace edge 15c
Perfume (bring your bottles), per
OF, 1Oc
Ladies' silk lined Mocha gloves
,(fine Christmas presently blacks, tans,
browns. and grays new arrivals, $1.50.
Boys pen knives. pearl handles. 25c.
Linen fringed doilies, SC
Ladies' black silk taffeta belts. Csc.
Ladies' fancy bordered umbrellas,
for sun or rain up 81. choice S1.29.
Boys all wool sweaters, 45c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
CHRISTMAS music
Elaborate Preparations Have Been
Made by Churches Of
City.
PROGRAM At FIRST BAPTIST
Special Features at the Services in
Morning and Even
ing 49,

Hozannas will ring out in the
churches of the city To- welcome the
anniversary of the birth of the Savior
In the various churches. especially
those of the Episcopal and Roman
Catholic. there have been prepared
elaborate programs. AT Trinity Epis-
copal the first service will be held al
midnight. At the three Roman Cal h
Ollie churches. st. Joseph's. St. Mary =
and Sacred Heart. the first service will
be at O'Clock in the morning. with
masses at 6 and 1890 O'Clock. TO fol
low.
Al the First baptist.
At the First Baptist church, there
will be special music both morning
and evening. under the direction OF
d. w. Connell. with Miss Alwilda
Young as organist. Following is to- be
the program:
MORNING.
CanZone CHarris) -Organ.
Doxology-Chorus choir and congre.
cation.
Lords Prayer-Pastor and congre
CATION.
Responsive reading. THE Magnifi,
cat" Luke 1:46-55-Pastor and Con
gregation.
Hymn. 341-Chorus choir and con.
gregation.
Scripture reading
Anthem, THE Angel Choir Parks
Chorus choir with bass solo, w. Ed
ward Caulpetzer
Prayer.
Anthem. "Ye Nations all Be Joyful,
Bierly-Chorus choir with contralto
solo. Miss Edna B. Reed.
Offertory. 'Impromptu.' Flagler-
Organ.
Hymn. 339-Chorus choir and con
gregation. ~
Sermon. "Christ's Compensatory
II. w. Reed, Phi. ID.
Tenor solo. "Hosanna." Van Alstyne
ID. w. Connell.
Pastor -sis,s..-.ss ;s-1ss.
Fanfare, Dubois-Organ. y ~
EVENING.
Berceuse in A. Delbruch-Organ.
Sorg service. 50. S;-Chorus choir
and congregation.
Scripture reading
J. Anthem. AN Angel Serenade." Ash.
ford--Chorus choir with alto solo,
Miss Hattie Petit.
Prayer.
Solo. THE Glad Tidings." Brewer
Mrs. William Ullemeyer.
Offertory. Flagler-Organ.
Notices.
Hymn. I1G-Chorus choir and con,
gregation.
Sermon. THE Ascension''-Pastor.
Prayer.
Hymn. 159-Choir and congregation.
GLORY be To God on High Han
isch-Organ.
Al 4. VI. r.. Church.
Tomorrow evening Santa Claus will
appear to cheer the little folks of the
African Methodist church. Thirteenth
street and Fifth avenue. Rev. ID. w.
Brown. the pastor. has prepared pro-
gram of recitations and music. there
will be big Christmas tree laden with
presents and goodies. which will be
distributed among the children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
FIRE IN A FACTORY
Damage of 81, 500 at Tri.city
Regalia Company
Plant.
ORIGIN FLAMES NOT KNOWN
Breaks Out Suddenly in a Basket Of
Clothing in Rear of
Office.

Damage of 81 500 was caused by a
fire in the factory of the Tri-City Re-
gala company. 1911 Third avenue. this
morning. The fire started from I'M
known origin in basket of masquer-
ade suits stored in an aisle between
two partitions at the rear of the of
flee, and before the department could
be summoned had worked its way
through the both partitions and into
the office and workroom
Twenty young women employed as
seamstresses in the operations of the
machines escaped unframed through
side door leading into the alley
They were required TO jump a consid-
cradle distance, but the men connect
ed with the establishment came to
their assistance, and they were gotten
out without suffering more than Sc
we're fright. They also saved their
garments.
Blaze is Furious One.
The stock in the regalia factory
mostly is of an infiammable character
and the flames were raging furiously
when the department arrived few
moments after the call had been Civ
en-, the heat breaking both plate glass
windows at the front, the fragments
falling on the sidewalk and barely
missing the heads of the firemen and
spectators. The glass in the Office par
titions was also broken by the heat
The smoke that arose when the wat
q m
clothing was SO thick that it was with
difficulty the firemen could find a po-
sitiOn of vantage from which to direct
the streams of water and the chemi
Gals. Several persons who were as
sisting in the removal of the records
of the company We're almost overcome
by the smoke. One young man
sprained his wrist.
Confined to One Floor.
The fire was confined to the regalia
factory on the first floor. no damage
being done to the upper floors or the
portion of the building occupied by the
r. N. A. printing department. The
greatest damage was done in the of
flee. although the flames worked their
way back TO the work room and de-
stroyed some stock, and the smoke and
water left traces that will necessitate
some repairs. w. A Andersen, mana
ger of the regalia company, stated it
would not be possible to determine the
loss to his firm until after there had
been an inventory of the stock. He
thought the loss would be about 81. 900.
The stock is insured. The building,
which was damaged probably $500. is
owned by II. p. ROsenfield. The build
ing is insured
Fire I'm Shed.
The fire department was called at
Ito this afternoon to extinguish
small blaze in a shed at the rear of
David Don's hardware store on Sec
ond avenue. The fire was extinguish-
ed with chemicals before any damage
had resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
16-YEAR-0LD BOY HELD TO
GRAND JURY FOR ASSAULT
Frank koussow Charged With Throw
ing Stones at William
Shapiro.

Frank Koussow, 16 years old, was
bound over to the grand jury this
morning on a charge of assault with
a deadly weapon. The warrant was
sworn out by William Shapiro. The
hearing was before Justice McFarlane.
who fixed the bond at $500. 1t was
charged that Koussow. together with
several other lads, yesterday threw
stones at Shapiro. The assault was
said to have been committed on Tween
ty-first street. near Second avenue.
States Attorney John X. Scott prose
cuted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
ANOTHER CONTINUANCE.
Jury Still Engaged Solving Mystery
of Boiler Explosion.

The jury summoned several days
ago TO investigate into the cause OF
death of Engineer Calhoun and Fire
man Kinney, the two victims of the
boiler explosion upon Rock Island
engine last Sunday evening, met again
this morning at Coroner Lambach' S
office in Davenport. After short de-
liberation, the jury adjourned until 3
O'Clock next Tuesday morning, by
which time they hope TO have several
more witnesses on hand. The jury
is composed of c. II. Bickel, Jay j.
Enderton and Ed Davis, s.lt--.