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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
MISS EDNA MORROW.
Who takes the leading part in ssThe
cricket on the Hearth"

The vehicle to be used THE Cricket
on the HEARTH" is as most readers
know pretty story. full of pathos
ana humor. with a good moral set
ting It is clean. sensible and pos
sible, and those three adiectives will
say as much for it as a column of dis
cussion.
Prominent women of Topeka have
given their guarantee to the produc-
ton. and the following offered their
names as patronesses: Mrs. L. D.
Whittemore. Mrs. c. NJ Sheldon. Mrs.
Mrs. A T. Reid. Mrs. J. B. Larimer
Mrs. Norman Plass. Mrs. w. A. L.
thompson, Mrs. L. H. Kel.am. Mrs.
w \. Johnston. Mrs. Jonathan
Thomas and Mrs. A. B. Quinton.
The cast Of the play follows:
Guy Delay Caleb Plummer
Eldon Tice. .-.........M Mr.. Tackleton
William Carothers. The Stranger
ION bowman Dots Father
Mabel RenWiek. ....... Bertha
Eleanor Detwiler. .... Tfllie
FLORENCE Morton. May Fielding
Daisy Neil .......... Mrs. Fielding
Maud Neyhart. Dots Mother
Edna Morrow Dot
Prof O. B. Towne. the professor of
dramatic expression of Washbu is
coaching the players. He has had
them steadily at work for the past
two months. and with actual practice
has made them feel at home before
the footlights..
The costumes for the play have all
been imported from Kansas City and
St Louis and are fully appropriate
Extra stage setting has also been sent
to an exceptionally good amateur
play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
Beard to Be Rearrested.

When Sam Beard leaves the Kan
sas penitentiary May l he will be ar
rested and taken to Texas to answer
to the charge of cattle stealing. A
requisition from the governor OF
Texas for the extradition of Beard
has been honored. Governor Bailey
is away, and Col. Harry Brent is re-
sponsible for the honoring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
WASHBURN. PLAYERS.
They WIN Present .sIhe Cricket on
the Hearth Wednesday.

On next Wednesday night the
Washburn Dramatic club will present
a dramatization of Dickens Cricket
on the Hearth" at the Crawford the
alter. RehearsaIs have been held
steadily at the opera house for the
past two weeks. and a high mark of
proficiency has been attained.
Most of the Old memb ers Of last
years exceptionally strong club are
also in this years cast. That alone
assures a good production, for the
play last spring received favorable
comment from every source
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
BAXTER KINNEY is DEAD.
ATenolzen Farmer Succumbs to His
Injuries.

Baxter Kinney, who was horribly
burned last Friday morning, while in
his barn at Menoken when it was
struck by lightning, died this morning
from his injuries at Christ Hospital at
II o'clock.
The funeral will take place at Memo
ken next Wednesday afternoon. Ser
vices will be held at Willets & Corn
wells undertaking establishment in
North Topeka on the same afternoon
at one o'clock, conducted by Elder
Barrett of the North Topeka Baptist
church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

Mel Van Horn, Ed Harris, Kate Heit-
man and Ella Fritts were arrested
last night in a room at AIS Kansas
avenue. Van Horn was arrested as
keeper of a house of i'll fame and the
others as inmates. Carrie Hughes,
Eliza Davis. Bessie Mccain Amy
Rosey and Grant Peoples. all colored.
were arrested on the same charge at
a negro resort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
CATHOLICS GET GROUND.
Secure Three More Lots at Church
of the Assumption.

Father Hayden, acting for the Church
of the Assumption, has bought the three
lots on Jackson street north of the
church The consideration was $500.
Father Hayden said today: THE lots
were bought simply because it is well for
the church to have more property. What
the lots will be used. for can not say at
this time. as do not know. Nothing win
be done with them for some time to come.
at least. They may be used to. increase
the capacity of our school or to give ad-
ditfonal play ground or for parish hall
The decision as to the use of the addi-
tional property will be made later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
washburn Debaters Go to ParkviIIe.

The debating team from Washburn
left this afternoon for Parkville where
they viii debate with Park college to-
night. The three debaters for Park are
Mr.. Barnes, Wright and Lyon, the
first of which is the winner of the Mis-
souri, state oratorical contest. The 9TH
er two members of Parks team are
good men so Washburn has somewhat
Of a stiff nroposition before her
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Col. Bryan now will be able to judge
of his influence in his party by the ac-
ton of Democratic state conventions
following his Chicago speech. His op-
position to Parker is open and pro-
nounced and he has taken pains to let
everybody know it.
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Ashley Is Busy.

Assistant Attorney General c. D.
Ashley, who is going after the joint
lists in Columbus. Cherokee county, is
doing business. Last week four cases
were appealed from Cherokee county
by convicted jointists. and today i've
more appeals were hled in the su-
preme court C. A. NIcNeaI is the at
torney for all the convicted parties.
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Funeral of e. W. Downing.

Arkansas City, April 25.-The funeral
of E. w. Downing of this city. who was
injured in a railroad accident ana
died en- route to the Santa Fe hospital
at Topeka, was held here Sunday.
The funeral at the Methodist church
was largely attended and many beauti-
full floral offerings were made.
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Many Fields Under WAFER.

Junction City. Kan. April 25.-The
Smoky Hill. Republican and Kaw riv-
ers are rising slowly. Many fields of
bottom land are covered and the
creeks and ravines are we'll filed
Washouts are reported on the Mis-
souri, Pacific and Missouri, Kansas &
Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Ernest Eastman. aged y years, died
Saturday of stomach trouble at the home
of his parents. one-half mile north of IT.
mont The funeral took place yesterday.
Interment at Halliday cemetery.
Earl Core. the infant child of William
Core, a sanitary officer, died last night of
tuberculosis at the home of the parents,
1910 Lane street. The funeral took place
this afternoon in Richey cemetery.
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Case to Be Retried.

Judge Hazen decided this morning
Q commission merchant of Jackson
vile, Texas, against T. r. Hayes, a
commission man of Topeka, would be
tried again. The suit is over the pay
ment for a consignment of tomatoes
made nv Brooks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
Greeks and Turks Clash.

Athens, April 25.=An affray be-
is reported from Smyrna, in which NJ.
Delyannis, secretary of the Greek
consulate, was slightly wounded. Sc
rious mDlications may ensue. A
Greek squadron has sailed for
SMYRNA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

Salina, Kan. April Pa heavy wind
storm last night blew the roof off the
mill at New Cambria and wrecked a
number of sheds at the Salina mineral
company's oil we'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

If the senate settle the Smoot case
and the statehood matter before the
November election there Will be lot
of surprised people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
sen1i-CentenniaI Desicn.

Albert T. Reid will be engaged by
the Semi-Centennial association to
draw a design to be used as an ad-
vertisement of the festivities in the
newspapers. 1t will probably be a
sunfiower, bearing in its leaves infor-
nation relative to the big celebration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

The Hill Parker platform adopted
at Albany is being severely condemned
by both factions of the Democrat
party. The New York World the par
ent of the Parker boom is hardly less
severe in it's criticism than is Col.
Bryan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
Bai players Cases Continued.

New York. April 25.-The three
baseball players in the National
league who were arrested at the open
ing of the Sunday game in Brooklyn
We're arraigned in court today, but the
case was continued until Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

Col Bryan still insists on mixing
principle with his politics. probably
much to the disgust of the Dave Hills
in the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
: gil LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF TIE ASSOCIATED SREsS

1t is suggested that one reason why
great artists demand so high prices
is that their divorce court expenses
are so heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
BASEBALL TOMORROW.

Fairmount College VIII Stay Over to
PI.x.
There will be a base ball game in
Topeka. tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
The strong Fairmount college team
that defeated Washburn IS to 2 is
here and will stay over to play. The
game will be called at $3.50 p. m. on
WaShburn field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
BODY THE RUINS.
Fire at Independence Destroys Cars
and Elevator.

destroyed the Santa Fe elevator here
together with several freight cars. The
charred remains of a man supposed to
be those of a tramp were found in the
ruins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

DR. hadm
physicians so-caled
HORNE
safely
accepted for treatment
NOTHING
And the
he would do BY
YOU WANT
rounding whom he has cured and made happy
YOU SHOULD A COMPETENT
conhde chronic
onal Twentieth furnish
also well remember
IL CANNOT BRING FORTH GOOD FRUIT
shadows before hem. AM David.
A MANS SUCCESS DEPENDS STRENGTH
VITALITY
Diseases rheuTna
treated
permanently
cure
without disgeeabe treatment or cutting
BLOOD
very bottom Of this disease and
all
purified restored good
witho Mercury Potash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

New York. April 25.-The gold shipment
by Goldman, Sachs & Coo has been in
creased to 50. 100, 900. making the total en-
gagements alread announced for tomor-
rows steamer S. coo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25
Chinese XVarsIliD Ashore.

Shanghai, April 25.-The Chinese
warship Hal Tien is ashore on the
Elliott rocks. Assistance has been sent
to her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

Says the Kingman Courier: IT'S spring
in sunny Kansas The breezes blow
softly bringing to the listening ear
snatches of the hooking birds song. y
And the next day it showed.
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Some Remarkable Cures:
Recurrent Appendicitis Cured.

Recurrent Appendicitis Cured.
When I first began treatment
with DR.. ]. Alvin Horne I was suf-
fering from what the doctors
called recurrent appendicitis.
have had several very severe at
tacks from appendicitis. An oper-
alton was advised as the only
means Of a cure. but now after
only four of DR.. Horne's new
treatments I feel 80 Der cent. bet
ter than when began. now
work al the time and only have a
little pain once in a great while,
and I am n very happy man. and
1 know that if the treatments con-
tinue to do me as much good as
they have I VIII soon be a sound
and Wen man again.
THOMAS L. STUART
PA Emmett st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-25

Chairman Semi Centennial Committe
Commercial Club.
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LONG YEARS OF SERVICE


 Officers and Employees of Birmingham National Bank Have Good Records. Although w. s. Browne is the only employee of the Birmingham National bank who has been with the institution for hals century, there are others who have long terms of service cn record. The cashier, Charles E. Clark, has been with the bank thirty-eight years. enter ing it when he was sixteen years old, the same age at which MT. Browne en- tered twelve years before. Samuel H. Lessey. the assistant cashier, has been with the bank twenty years, and the next man to him in point of service is the teller, H. L. Whitney, who has been employed there fourteen years.
 Edwin N. Shelton. who was the first president of the bank, being elected at the organization in 184S, held office con- tinuously until his death in 1894, over forty-eight years. Joseph Arnold, who was elected cashier in 1853. held the
 position until his death in 1884, thirty one years, and at the time of his death lit was thought that his term of ser vice would hardly be exceeded, but MT.
 Shelton, Mir. Clark and MT. Browne
 have all gone beyond that term by
 many years.-Ansonia Sentinel.
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THEY ALSO HAVE FEW BIRTH
 DAYS.

Elliott E. Candee of 92 Griggs street. this city, and his brother, Eldridge E. Candee, formerly of Waterbury, but now of Bridgeport, are among the mem bers os the human family whc were ushered into the world on February 29. and consequently don't have quite so many birthdays as others do. They are twin brothers, well liked by their neighbors and prominent in that popu- lar society known as Naomi chapter 0. E. S. The organization planned tc give both surprise and on Saturday about twenty-five persons went to the Park city and called upon Eldridge E. Candee, where a few hours were spent in a very happy manner. During the festivities MT. Candee was made the recipient of handsome etching as a token of esteem from his society friends and neighbors in Waterbury, Last evening the society visited Elliott Candee and spent the evening at whist and other games, and wisHing him health and strength to sojoy many more anniversaries of his birth. They also presented to him a few suitable re minders of the event. The two MT. Candees are young men and with their families jeined in the jubilation with an abandon which showed that they fully appreciated the motive that prompted their friends to keep in mind tha- this is a leap year. Waterbury Democrat.
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IN THE CITY COURT.

Luke Whitlock. upon a surety of the peace. was held until April 1 nisi.
 John Adler of Grand avenue was fined S10 and costs for selling liquors to a minor. Henry Salzman, who was ar rested for the same offence, was allow ed to go on nolIe, as Adler admitted the sale.
 Patrick J. Gallagher, charged with theft of coffee, had the matter continued until Saturday.
 Salvatore Milano, charged with theft of $40 from Paul Russo, was allowed to go upon a nolle.
 charged with breach of the peace by David Brown, was discharged.
 William Galway, charged with idle ness, will be tried Saturday.
 Charges of breach Of the peace against James Nihill and Patrick J. Cavanaugh, was disposed of by discharges being en- tered.
 Charles Jackson, colored, charged with theft of thre bicycles from Durfee hall. will be tried Friday. The bicycles were kept in the basement of Durfee hall. They were taken from the hall February 2S and 2s and March 1. Detee- tive Ward is now looking for the owners of the wheels.
 As a result Of testimony submitted against Martin Krailing, a saloonkeeper of S9 Union street, corner of Fair street, steps will be taken to have his liquor license revoked by the county commits lsioners. Krailing was charged with
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-03

of Orange to cooperate in the construc- tion of a bridge across the West river at Kimberly avenue, was closed before Judge Thayer in the superior court yes- terday.
 Attorney c. K. Bush. representing Orange. wanted time to look over the evidence. after which he would submit a briet. but Corporation Counsel Dag gett objected to delay. He said the war department had given only until March 2S. when the present bridge should be removed.
 Judge Thayer advised counsel to pro- ceed, and Assistant Corporation Counsel Ullman opened the argument for the city. He was followed by MT. Bush, and the latter was succeeded by MT. Dag gett.
 Each counsel took up his side of the case and handled it in an able manner. Judge Thayer reserved his decision.
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 tramp room. which Is an increase of 291 over a year ago. Tine HaIlenbeek factory beginning this week will close every Saturday. running ten hours for five days q week.
 Rev. F. H. L. Hammond will give a Candle Talk to the Junior league at the NJ. E. church thls afternoon Judge F. M- Judd has returned from an extended visit in Washington, D. c.
 F. D. Futile Is Ill with the grip.
 JanitOr' James. who has been about, IS down again with the grip, having had re lapse.
 Miss Margaret Thomas of South Main street Is quite i'll with the grip.
 The warm weather of yesterday set the water running in all directions and the walking is bad in most sections owing to the condition of the gutters. which are blocked with ice and the surface water tn place runs onto the sidewalks. This con diticn will probably continue for some time until a warm rain comes and fog and warm weather clears out the ice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-03
FILED A DEMURRER.

Attorney J. Birney Futile has filed a demurrer in the suit of Anthony Blum against eYomans & Dill, the brokerage firm of this city. Attorneys Lynch and Thomas instituted suit against the brokers some time ago for $30,0o0 dam ages. The demurrer of Attorney Futile states that Yeomans & Dill are not members of the stock exchange and the rules of that body did not apply in their transactions with Blum.
 Another suit has been brought by Lynch & Thomas against the brokers. The latest action is one of $2,5oO brought in behalf of Dr. John Mollath of New oYrk city. Deputy Sheriff Hig- gins ettached the property of the de- fendants, who substituted collateral.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-03
BY WOLF TONE CLUB.
Annual Robert Emmet Celebration Ne.
 Sunday Evening

 Annual Robert Emmet Celebration Next
 Sunday Evening.
 The annual Robert Emmet celebration by the Wolf Tone club will take place at the Hyperion next Sunday evening, for which the following will be the programme: Prelude-Hail Columbia ........... Bruen 1. March-The Boys of Wexford. Bayne Bayne's Renowned Sixty-ninth Regiment Band of New York city. Conductor, William Bayne. l2 "Reminiscences of the Bards of Ireland. " Embracing the following gems;
 Legacy Legacy, Teddy o'Rourke, St. Pat ricR's Day. The Pretty Girl Milk ing the Cow, Savourneen Deelish, The Irish Washerwoman, Thady You Gander, Let Erin Remember, Nv Lodging is on the Cold, Cold Ground. Air Varie, St. Patrick Was a Gentleman, Garry Owen, The Last Rose of Summer. Biddy Fla
 herty. The Rocky Road to nl5uddaS pnnlin, The Harp That once Ihrousn Sixfy-ninth Regiment Band. 8. Soprano solo-The Last Words of Em- met 'iii.ii,;bett, Mise Eliaabeth c. iGaifney. 4. Cornet solo-The Bells of Shandon.. I Performed by John Dolan of New York. !! g. AddresS-Robert Emmet. Hon. James P. Bree. | G. Melange Grandiose- of Erin. .............. .... ?. :. .. ,. Containing the following melodies: Kathleen Mavourneen. The sham rock. Barney OHea, The Cruskeen
 Lawn, Come Back to Erin. Sally,
 Shilly Sally, Brien's Borhoim's March, Fairest Put on Awhile, The
 Bottle of Punch. Planxty Kelly, The Devil In Dublin. Fill the Bum
 per Fair, To Ladies Eyes Around Boys, etc
 Sixty-ninth Regiment band: T. Violin selection-Irish MedleyTTara's Hall ...... Arranged by H. Farmer
 Miss Mollie c. Stanford.
 Accompanied by James w. Stanford. g. Patrol Characteristic Irish. .Puerne
 Sixty ninth Regiment band. g. Soprano solo-The Fairy Boy. .... Balfe
 Miss Gaffney. 1O The famous piper. K. X. Hennessey of New York. in a selection of Irish airs.
 il. Compilation Elegante-Arrah Ma
 Sixty-ninth Regiment band. 12 Fantasia-American .... Victor Herbert
 Sixty-ninth Regiment band. Martin T. Reynolds, accompanist. l The Steinway piano used.
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HARDWARE MEN MEET.
STATE ASSOCIATION ooxTES- TIoN HELD HERE YESTERDAY.

Merchant Marine and Parcels Post Dis
 cussed-address by R. R. Williams of
 the "Iron Age"-GsOrss J. Basss,t of
 New Haven Elected Vice Pressdent.
 The Connecticut Association of Retail Hardware Dealers held their first an- nual meeting in Heublein's parlors yes terday morning and afternoon.
 During the morning session R. R. williams, editor of the Iron Age deliv- cred an address to members. He touch-
 ed on parcels post and upon a mutual fire insurance for the retail mer-
 chants Of the state. He spoke of kin
 dred associations and their methods. A
 committee composed of G. K. Biridseye
 Of Meriden. Charles A. Agard of New
 Britain, and A. H. Abbe of New Britain
 was appointed to investigate and report
 at the next annual meeting.
 A communication was received from the Board of Trade and Transportation
 of New. York in relation to increasing our merchant marine. Messrs. Light
 bourn. Weldon and Lyon were made 8
 committee to act.
 The relations between manufacturers
 and retailers were discussed and Messrs
 Clark. Terry and Bassett were made g committee to draft resolutions embody- ing the grievances of the retailers tc the manufacturers
 The following officers were elected
 President, w. A. Church; first vice
 president, c. A. Agard; second vice
 president, George J. Bassett; secretary
 Charles L. Way. and treasurer. Louis
 B. Crosby; director for three years. A H. Abbe, J. J. Noxon, Herbert T. Clark and E. W. (Javnes.
 During the afternoon the discussions of the morning were continued. A res olution was passed opposing the parcels postage bill. After a careful discussion it was decided that our merchant ma rine ought greatly to be increased, SC that American goods may be carried ir American bottoms.
 A second address was delivered by MT. Williams in the afternoon as M. l. Corey of Indiana, and w. P. Bogardus Of Ohio, who were expected. could moi be present
 Lunch was served at Heublein's. Some of the members held a social gathering at the Union league after the afternoon meeting. Those in attendance were; Charles L. Way. J. c. Treat of Hart forc, M A. Church of Derby, Herbert T. Clark. c. H. Olford of Willimantic, Robert G. Church of Meriden, Frank w Volmer of Stamford, William Hallocl of Derby, A. H. Bishop of Middletown J. D. Phelps of Windsor Locks, John A Raven of Meriden. w. E. Weldon ot
 Bristol. s. N. Clark of Shelton, W. M
 Morrison of Torrington, J. L. Carroll ot Winsted. Walter N. Harris of Water. bury. A. H. Abbe of New Bitain, Johr M. Page and George D. Buck of Nauga. tuck. c. M. Merwin of Winsted, M. B Dickerman of Wallingford, R. R. VII. Hams of the Iron Age, F. A. Alden oi Waterbury, F. D. Jordan of Willimantic J. J. Egoss of New London, R. c. Light.
 bourn. Alfred G. Gruener, George J Bassett. and w. H. Burchell of New Haven.
 It will be later decided where the next
 meeting is to be held. It is known that it will be at some shore town.
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SHARES, APPEAL HEARD.

At the conclusion of the hearing on the Kimberly avenue bridge matter in the superior court yesterday afternoon before Judge Thayer, the case of Shares appeal from the county commissioners was taken up. The hearing occupied the attention of the court for the rest of the afternoon. and will be resumed at 10 O clock this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-03
DIVORCE sum w1rHDRAwN.

The suit for divorce brought by Annie E.. Mason against Herbert E. Mason in the superior court yesterday was with drawn. It was brought last December on the ground of intemperance. MT. Mason. who is a well known insurance man. is said to be very i'll at the pres ent time.