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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR.
Nine Scholars Will Graduate at
Randall This Spring.

Randall, March 29.-One of the most
successful years of the Randall schools
is nearing the close. AT this time 1t
has an enrolment of over 130 The
school has been in charge of A. w
Lucas, not quite 21 years of age, and
a graduate of the State Normal, James
Denton and Miss Bertha Mcintyre are
the assistants. The graduating exer-
cises take place April % and so.
Nine scholars will graduate as fol-
lows: Mary Paul Maud Carroll, Rosa
Bruch, Sylvia Sadler Dottie Small
Mabel Mears, Madge Woolsey, Victor
ia Bowman and Bert Hockett. Ony
one other year in the history of the
school has there been a larger gradu-
ating class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
AN ARmFUL OF CURros.
Doniphan County Man Has an Exhib-
II Worth Seeing.

A wave of curiosity is sweeping over
the land. and people are reciting lists
of old things in their possession. A
Brown county lady has a prayer book
dated 1928 and a. Bible printed in 1898;
but DOniDhan county can stretch a. lit
tie ahead of these. Pat Gray has in
his curio box a fine old English book
dated III. with the original owners
name written on the fly leaf a few
months ago he had a book dated 1885,
but it was in Latin, and he traded it
for some rare works in English. There
are many other interesting things in
Mr. Gray's curio collection. For ex-
ample. there are three very old news
papers, one printed in 1743, one in 1913
and one in 1902. Some very early cop
les of American and English magazines
are to be seen in this same collection
one in particular, Godey's, containing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Thieves Active at Fort Scott.

Fort Scott. March 29.-An organized
gang of robbers seems to be operating
in this county. Within ten days at
tempts have been made to rob the
banks at Bronson and Fulton, while
several smaller robberies have been
reported from country stores. At an
early hour Monday the Davis hard
ware store and the GIunz wholesale
harness store in this city were entered
and robbed At the Davis store about
$50 worth of knives were taken. A lot
of revolvers and other goods were piled
near the door ready to be removed. A
passing citizen saw the light and start
ed an investigation, when the robbers
escaped. They had gained an entrance
through the basement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
He ENJOYED CUBA.
A CofeyviIle Man Visits the Island
and Tells of It.

Coffeyville, Kan, March 29.-Mr. H.
w. Reed and family have returned
from trip to Florida and Cuba.
Speaking of the country he says:
I'VE went from Coffeyville to st.
Augustine, Fla We stayed at this, the
oldest town in the United States, for
some time and I tell you we enjoyed
it. Our rooms in the hotel opened out
on a broad piazza and a few hundred
yards away toward the east the ocean
was rolling up it's big waves. And the
air that comes in from the water is
most exhilarating.
ED and Mrs. Rea, their little girl
and myself then went to Miami, Fla,
where we took a steamer Tor Cuoa-
The steamer left Miami at o CLOCK
one morning and we were in Havana
the next morning at o'clock. 1 didn't
get sick, but Ed Rea and his wife and
little girl were the sickest people you
ever saw. Why, 1 think Ed was sick
before we got out of the harbor at
Miami
Havana is the cleanest city in Tie
world. Why, the streets are Just as
clean as that floor. The city was a
sight before the Spanish war, they say.
But General Leonard Wood cleaned IL
up and he did mighty good job of It.
1t was a good thing that our flour agent
over there met US at the wharf or We
could have hardly gotten along. There
is scarcely any English spoken over
there 1t is all Spanish But the agent
was a good interpreter and we had a
good time. We were in Cuba eight
days. We went all through Moro Cas-
tie, every inch of it. The agent who
was with US had brother oeionglng 10
the general army staff of the Cuban
army and he got passes Tor all OF US
and we visited the whole thing. 1t was
a wonderful sight and full of historic
significance. When we came into Ha-
Vana BAY we anchored within very
few feet CT the old sunken Maine. The
fighting tops of the upper work of the
old ship still stick above the water and
are very interesting to look at.
I'VE stayed in Havana for few days
and then ran down to Matanzas. short
distance from Havana by rail Ma
tanzas is a city of $1,000 people and is
full of business. While there We visit
ed d vermiceli factory and it was
wonderful sight. We also went down
into a cave and explored it with guide.
THE greatest business on the island
of Cuba Just now IS the gathering of the
crop of sugar cane. There is so much
of it and it is such an enormous task
to get it in.
THE eating part of the trip was all
right When you first get up in the
morning, you go down to the hotel
dining room to the long table. There
you are given a cup Of coffee with boiled
milk, a roll and butter; two oranges
nicely peeled, which you hold up on
fork and eat; three little bananas, just
as delicious as they can be and with a
flavor like strawberries a big slice of
delicious fresh pineapple. This is the
first meal You get breakfast at about
10 o'clock. And this island has the finest
lot of fish you ever saw. Holsters,
crabs, oysters, everything imaginable.
And by the way, l saw something else
I never before saw in all my life. saw
them milking burros. They would drive
them around the streets like cows and
milk them and sell it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
IT'S A FIGHT FOR PATRONAGE
Ban johnson Will Personally Conduct
| Campaign of Highlanders

New York, March 29.-The fight for pa
tronage between Giants and Highlanders
is going to be one to the death this year
Ban johnson, president of the Ameri-
can league, will personally conduct the
campaign of the American team Most of
his time will in fact. be given up to the
HighlanderS, and he is now mapping out
series of special advertising and liter
allure about the Griffith aggregation that
will be scattered broadcast among the To-
cal fans.
The fact that war was to be made on
President Brush in this city was the di-
rect cause of johnson selling the Wash
ington club.
Z can not attend to the business of the
league and watch a team as well, says
President Johnson, and. consequently,
sold out my interest"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
wichita MAN Murdered In Persia.

Wichita. March 29.-Mrs. N. J. Nor
rison. of this city, has received word
by cable that her cousin, Benjamin w.
Larrabee. for years Presbyterian
missionary in Persia, was murdered
recently by Persian brigands. His
body and that of his servant, who ac-
cofr1panfed him. were found where the
band had left them. They had been
stabbed to death. presumably when
hopes of obtaining a ransom had been
given up. Mr.. Larrabee had accom-
panied Miss Margaret Dean, also OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
C. F. Bates Adjudged Insane.

Wichita, March 29.-Charles F. Bates
was adjudged insane in the probate
court Monday afternoon. Bates is from
Wellington, and two weeks ago he was
arrested for misbehavior in the pres
enee of little girls on nine counts he
was given the minimum punishment in
police court, which would have kept
him in the city Jail for four years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Long Journey for a Child.

Wichita, Kas., March 29-Two thou
sand miles is the distance 6-year-old
Alice Luehm will travel alone before
she reaches her father in Waterville,
wash. To do this she must travel by
rail. by stage and by water. The little
girl left here via the Missouri Pacific
last night. From a string around her
neck was her ticket and a tag. asking
the trainmen to look after her She
was found here by the police matron
Surrounded by circumstances which
were untitled for her, and .communica-
ton with her father brought money for
her ticket She will arrive at her des-
tination Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Mceraw Will Go to Playing.

Birmingham, Ala. March 2s.--John Nc,
Graw said that he would in all LIKELIHOOD
York National league. The condition, of
course is that the game leg which has
kept him out so long continues to get
stronger. It has improved so materially
under constant massage and daily train
ing that the chances are McGraW Will pc
open in Brooklyn. McGraw is putting up
a great game. and, If he becomes an &C,
tive member of the team, he probably Will
replace Billy Gilbert at second base.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Wants Pay for Her Husband.

Abilene, Kas., March 29.-Mrs. Flor
anda Brown, of this county has
brought suit in the district court here
against the Union Pacific railway COM
pany for $4,000 damages for the death
of ner husband; j. W. Brown. The de-
ceased was a wealthy cattleman of this
county, and was killed November II,
1903, by the Union Pacific flyer while
alighting at the depot here. He had
been to Kansas City with load of
stock and was returning on the pas
seDger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Detroit NAV Get Clarkson.

Cambridge Mass. March 29--Walter
CIarkson, brother of the famous John,
who with Mike Kelly. composed the So
600 battery. and Harvard's idolized pitch
self next season. Clarkson has received
through his brother in Detroit big offer
to join the Detroit Americans, ana an
inclined more favorably toward the De
troit offer. His fellow players predict that
he will be seen with Detroit next season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Revenue Stamps on a Letter.

A few days ago while in the postoffice
receiving our mail we noticed two letters
posted conspicuously above the delivery
window and on each stood out in bold re-
lief these words: Held for postage On
scrutinizng them a little more closely
we noticed that they were very plainly
and neatly addressed and stamped with
what do you thinlS-United States revenue
stamps. We venture the assertion that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
yates Center Wakes Up.

Yates Center. March 29.-The con-
tract has been let for three new stone
store buildings on the north side of the
public square More than 100 new res
licences have been built in the last two
wears besides a dozen or more bust
ness structures. One store building
was erected at cost of $25, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Recruiting officers Arrested.

Salina, March 29.-Private E. c. Deni-
gan, the recruiting officer in charge of
here by officers from the army and
taken as prisoner to FIT. Riley. Cor
poral John Ewing, the recruiting Off
Ger at Strong City, is also reported
under arrest. No statement will be
made as to the charges against the
officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
A Challenge for Britt.

Chicago. March 29-Because Jack
O'Keefe. with decision and 20-round
draw with Jimmy Britt, was defeated
by Buddy" Ryan. Sig Hart, the lat
ter's manager, announced Saturday that
RYAN was Britt's next logical opponent.
Hart will challenge Britt for Ryan, and
post a $500 forfeit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Manhattan 9; Bethany 6.

Lindsborg, Kan. March 29-The base
ball game between the Farmers and the
S,wecies resulted in a victory for the
Farmers. 1t was a fine exhibition OF
hall. No wrangling whatever and best
spirit reigns between the teams. Score:
Manhattan, 8; Bethany, 6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Fight Verdict Not Popular.

Chicago, March 29.-Abe Attell was
given the decision over Aurelio Herrera
last night at the. end of a six-round
contest The verdict of the referee did
not meet with the approval of the spec
tators. three-quarters of whom were OF
the opinion that the fight should have
gone to Herrera.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
sharkev Loses Wrestling Match.

KEY. the pugilist, lost in wrestling
match with NJ. J. Dwyer here last night
by failing to throw his antagonist twice
in one hour. He secured one fall, but
was unable to repeat the performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
murdered BY Parties Unknown.

Junction City, March 29-Last even
ing the coroner's jury that has been
investigating the death of Charles H.
Willes, returned the verdict that Mr..
Willes met his death by violence at
the hands of parties unknown. Willes
was killed on December Z, and his
hOdX WAS found March 6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29

Wichita, to the coast. where she en-
barked for home. She had been sta
toned at Uremia for three years. They
were not molested, and Mr.. Larrabee
set out on the return trip with only
his servant accompanying him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
cans outpoints Gardner.

Saginaw, Mich, March 2s.-Joe Cans
was given the decision in a 10-round
bout with Gus Gardner of Saginaw for
the lightweight championship of the
world last night. Cans outpointed
Gardner in nearly every round and kept
him worried with left jab to the race
which he used often and effectively.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
CALIFORNIA $500
Via Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale during March and
April This rate also applies to inter-
mediate points. Good in tourist sieen-
ers and free chair cars. Liberal sfor-
over privilege allowed
For full information and free Iftera.
ture, address 7. L KING
c. P. & T. A. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
Il Factorv for CaneY.

Caney. March 29.-The board of trade
has signed a contract with Halter
brothers of Coffeyville for a window
glass factory. The plant will employ
about 100 workInen and will be in oper-
alton by September l. Work on the
plant will begin in so days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29

there is no place-not even the hazel and
crab apple t1iclSets in the remotest noun
tain glllchesx of Arkansas, where a 10
year-old school boy wouldn't know better.
Then for such asthing to happen in edu-
Gated Kansas right in the enlightened
neighborhood- of Latham beats the bugs
Latham Mirror. Frst
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-29
KANSAS NEWS.
BeIoit Has Lemon Tree That
Is Bearing Fruit.

Is Three Years Old and Con-
tains Twenty-One Blossoms.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-04
PEARcY CASE POSTPONED
Ease OF Frazier ct al. vs.. Mother Au
relia Opened for Trial TODAY

On account of the fact that Attorne,
Z. o'Neill is engaged in the hearins
VI the cases against the Chinamer
claimed to have been smuggled into
the United States Judge Steele post.
poned the hearing of the defense in
the case of the Universalist Church Va
Eomond Parcy ct al this morning until
May 10 at 9 O'clock.
rms morning the case of Frazier &
Huper VS.. Mother Aurelia ct al. was
called for trial and both parties being
present the plaintiff opened the case,
This is case in which the firm of
FRAZIER 4 Huber are seeking to recover
balance due them on a contract to
erect the building for the st. joseph
hospital on Normal Hill. Georsa w.
Iannahill for the plaintiff and Charles
l.. Mcdonald for the defendant are the
attorneys in the case. The case will
PROBABLY be finished by tomorrow noon
when the court will begin the hearing
or the case of Mary A. Fountain VS..
Ihe Lewiston National Bank.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-04
PAINFUL
ACCIDENT
Chas Woelflin Narrowly Escaped
Death Last Night at Asotin
Power House

| A frightful accident occurred last
night at o'clock at the power station
of the Lewiston Light company on Aso-
tin creek in which Charles Woelflin,
foreman of the company, was thrown
! in contact with live transformer and
the presence of mind of Mr.. Graves the
engineer in charge who turned off the
power saved Mr.. Woelfiin's life. Under
the circumstances. however, he is SER
iously burned from contact with the
electricity and is suffering much pain
at his home in Charleston where he was
removed this morning.
Mr.. Woelfin was in charge of a
force of men at the power house who
were engaged in transferring a large
transformer. The transformer was at
tached to a block and tackle and was
through some accident Mr.. Woelfiin.
was pushed in contact with the live
wires the electricity which came in
contact with his leg burned an ugly
wound in the side Of the right leg near
the knee. He fell over on a wire and
was hanging to a rope by his left hand
His hand received the full force of the
current and burned the entire back
and front. The entire hand being
injured by the electric current. ' Il
Word was sent here Immediately and
Jennings summoned
DR.. Morris and both left for the scene |
Of the accident. ION their arrival at |
Asotin 1t was learned that Mr. W-oelf.in
was moved to that place and was al
ready under the care Of DR.. Fulton and
DR.. Ferfey Of Asotin. 1t was learned I
This afternoon that Mr.. Woelfiin was
suffering great pain from the accident
md there is a possibility Of his losing
'is hand though every effort is being
made to save II from amputatiop,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-04
PASSION PLAY
Entertainment Will be Given FRIDAY
Night at Methodist Church

On Friday May 10. the Lewiston
puphc VIII have an opportunity of
witnessing a first-class production of
the PASSION Play, given in the Metho-
dist Ep scopal church by Dr. Pittwood.
After careful investigation and CORE
spondence by the pastor Of the church,
the company has been engaged as it is
undoubtedly splendid reproduction.
Many letters and personal recommen-
dations have been received. This en-
tertainment has been witnessed by
some Lewiston people in other cities
and in conversation with they they ex-
pressed warm approval and a desire to
have the production in this city. George
Cary Pittwood a soloist of the first
rank, will sing several sacred solos
while the picture is on the screen. The
six-year-old son Of Dr. Pittwood will
also sing. This Is an entertainment
which should receive large patronage
and is sure to give great satisfaction.
The DR.. Pittwood Passion Play should
not be confused with any other COM
pany which has visited this city. This
will be their first xisit. Read what the
Argus of Lewistown, Mont. says OF
recent performance.
THE Passion Play. under the direc-
ton of DR.. w. H. Pittwood finished a
very successful engagement. playing
three nights. The second night the
opera house was sold out completely.
standing room only. The solo work Of
Georgia Carey Pittwood was perhaps
the best ever heard in I1ewistown."
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-04
PERSONAL

| . Q Q q
Joe Payne is in the CITY from o,o
fino. roih Oro-
H. H. Brattain Of Pomerov is IN ~,
city on business. 'i' 'ie
W. Bowlby left this afternoon for 1t,
home in Nezperce ' NE
Iom Beall has returned 70 b;s naval,
on the reservation.
Dr' Aicorn of Kooskia is in the c,,v
transacting business.
Judge Stearns left this morning fo,
MS home in Nezperce.
Sheriff schuldt is in the Lanawa,
country serving papers.
George Tobias left this af,ernoo, ou
trip to the Big Creek country
Harry Jkinsman returned 70 1t.
nome in Sweetwater this morn,nr
w. Z. Foresman and family left this
morning Tor short trip to Spokane
George Campbell and Mrs. Campbe,,
are in the city on business from Sna,d-
ing.
c. w. Felt and Mrs. Felt returned
THIS afternoon to their home in Nez-
perez
d. H. Robinson returned this morn
ing from trip to the Clearwater tim
Der belt
n. n. Schildman of Lapwai who has
been in the city returned home this
morning
]. s. Hindman Of Spokane was in the
city yesterday. and returned. home this
Attorney John Green of Culdesac was
an arrival in the city on this mornings
Clearwater train.
Geo. >. Bailey and Theo. Parks min
ing men. left this afternoon on a BUSH
ness trip to Sites.
DR.. E. Taylor of Nezperce was an ar
rival in the city on this mornings
Clearwater train.
Joseph Malloy transacted business in
Spalding this morning returning to the
city this afternoon.
Z. r. Allen, of the Valley Lumber
company, left this morning on a busi-
hess trip to Spokane
Otto Kettenbach has gone on an ex-
ended visit to California and will visit
he worlds fair before returning home.
J. G. Jensen was passenger on this
train for Spokane where he
VIII transact business for couple of
lays
George Storer and Henry Heitfeld !
eft this morning for a business trim at
'palding returning on this evenings
rain.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Monroe has
eturned from trip to the Craig
where he has been on ON
ial business.
@. w. Temple left this morning for
pokane where he will attend the fun
raj Of L. P. Hole. a friend. who re-
emily died at that place.
Norman Jackson. clerk Of the state
md board. arrived in the city last
vening from Boise. He left this
forming for Spalding returning on the
train.
Senator E. Baumeister, Mrs. Bau-
eister and daughter, Mrs. Williams,
rived In the city last evening to bid
Irewell to Mrs. w. L. Thompson who
It this morning for her future home
Pendleton.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-04
COMING EVENTS

.,.,day evening, May 9-The annual
Ting of the stockholders Of the In
state Fair and Racing association
- no held in the Commercial club
Wv au,s at o'clock for the purpose of
letting officers for the ensuing year.
Wednesday, May 11.-There will be
adjourned meeting Of the Clear
Tor Implement Dealers association
in this CITY,
wednesday, May 18.-The republican
.,rvention to name delegates to the
s.,,onal republican convention will be
held in Pocatello.
Monday, June 6.-The democratic
state convention to nominate six dele
,rotes to the national convention will be
held at Weiser.
wednesday, August 10.-The repub.
ucan state convention will be held in
Moscow.
Monday August 15.-The democratic
nominating convention for state officers
will be held In this city.
Monday. October 3.-Judge Steele
will convene district court in this CITY
at the court house at 9 a. m.
Monday, October 10.-The supreme
court Of the state Of Idaho will con-
yene in this city at a. m.