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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
BRITISH EXHIBIT FOR FAIR
Prince of Wales Informed That All
Space Has Now Been Assigned.

London, Feb. 25-AH the space as
signed to the British exhibit at the st.
Louis exposition has been filled and
many late applications have been re-
fused, British manufacturers making
up for early Indifference by tardy
safe. Practically all the exhibits are
their way to America, and will be
placed in position under the supervis-
ion of Col. c. L. Watson. AS Secre-
tary of the British commission, the
colonel has reported to the Prince of
Wales, who, while unable to visit the
exposition himself, is taking the keen
est interest in it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
They can't keep still To

They can't keep still To-
peka druggists-they are so
in the habit of wagging
their heads and tongues and
all-over at me they can't
help it.
Some of 'em can't walk
straight.
FRANK HOBART,
500 West Tenth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
N. STRONG GILBERT,
Celebrated Organist, Will Give Re-
cital in Topeka.

Topeka will have the opportunity Of
hearing Mr. N. Strong Gilbert, con-
cert organist. who appears for the first
time in Topeka at the First Methodist
church, Friday evening, February &c
The entertainment is given by the
Brotherhood of st. Paul being the last
one of the series. Beside the organ
numbers there will be a fine miscella-
neous programme of vocal music. The
admission to this entertainment will
be % cents for adults and Is cents for
children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
BURNED TO DEATH IN CELL
Two Mon Arrested for Drunkenness
Set Fire to Jail With Fatal Result.

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. 25.-Carl Black
and Cecil Hogett, two young men. were
burned to death in the city Jail at
Mountain View. They had been arrest
ed for drunkenness about midnight ana
it is thought that the bedding caught
fire from a lighted cigarette The FIRE
had gained strong Roadway before the
cries of the two men attracted atten-
ton. By the time rescuers reached the
Jail the two prisoners had ceased TO
beat against the iron bars and the en-
tire building was in flames.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
BANNED from Fire plug.

Woodbury., N. J., Feb. 25.-Frozen water
pipes placed the Baptist church in a pc
culiar predicament, from which it was
extricated by Superintendent Wilmer of
the city waterworks today. There were
several candidates for baptism in the
church, but the frozen pipes prevented
the filling of the baptismal pool
Superintendent Wilmer solved the diff
ficulty by attaching a hose to a fire hy-
drant In the street and filling the pool in
a little while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Oheers erect Balfour.

London, Feb. 25.-Prenlier Balfour, who
on his first appearance today in the house
of commons since his Illness was greeted
confirmed the statement made in these
dispatches February 20 that there was
no truth in the reports that Great Britain
intended to seize certain portions of the
Spanish coast in the event of contin-
11aI war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Mrs. Harriaon Has Meaales.

Indianapolis, Feb 25.-Mrs. Mary L.
Harrison, widow of ex-President Benja-
min Harrison has had quite a severe at
cent Her young daughter, Elizabeth,
had just recovered from mild attack
when she contracted the disease in an
aggravated form For three or four days
Mrs Harrison was almost alarmingly i'll,
but now all danger is regarded as past
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Vanderbilt Set at Havana.

Havana, Feb. 25.-W. K. Vanderbilt,
Jr., DIR. and Mrs. w. Seward Webb AIR.
and Mrs. James Lawrence, and several
other New York society people have ar
rived here from Florida. They engaged
all the rooms in a small, select hotel
near the sea front The party brought
a number of automobiles, among them
being the one with which Mr.. Wander
bile made record breaking runs in Flor
ida They will remain here ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
HE DID GOOD WORK.
Truant officer Finds Children N OF in
School.

The first case of children not attending
school has been found by ]. B. Ramsey,
the county truancy officer.
A case of three children, all of school
age and in the same family, was reported.
Upon investigation Ramsey found that
the children had not attended school for
two years. He notified the parents of the
provisions of the truancy law and warned
them that if the children were not in
school by Tuesday last the parents would
be arrested. The children reported to
school Tuesday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Flung Baby Into schuvlkill.

New PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb 25.-The
body of a full-developed child was
found today on the banks of the
Schuylkin river, in the heart of the
town. It was evident that the baby
had been thrown into the water. and
that in its struggles it got to the bank
where it persisted from cold. Coroner
A. L. Gillars is endeavoring to discover
the peroetrator of the deed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Manager Arrested for Larceny.

Boston, Feb. 25.-Wallace Hamman,
manager of the American Surety com
pany's branch office in this city, was
arrested today on larceny charges, the
total amount involved being $104 ,000 ac-
cording to Chief Inspector Watts. The
company is a new concern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
England Hasn't Heard of It.

London. Feb. 25.-Replying to ques-
ton in the house of commons today the
foreign under secretary, Earl Percy. said
the government was not aware of any
negotiations between Germany and Rus
STA, whereby as announced in some news
papers, in return for Germany affording
Russia certain advantages during the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Topeka Man Appointed.

Bert Fesler. who formerly lived in
Topeka, and was principal of the Qufn-
cy school on the North side has been
appointed city attorney of Duluth
Mimi, where he now lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25

asserting that business has been conduct
for material it is declared that operating
expenses have been increased about per
cent and the limit has. been reached. AT
present the wholesale price is Az cents a
loaf. and the consumer pays cents to
the retailer. The advance has been cent
a loaf, almost II per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
SUIT AGAINST M'COLLUM.
Another RepIevin Action In the
District Court

The 18th replevin suit against Chief
of Police McCollum has been filed in
the district court. McCollum's lawyer
will be busy for some days to come.
The last suit was filed by E. w.
Beims, who claims that large quanti-
ty of liquors and joint furnishings
seized by McCollum belong to him. The
district court will have to set apart
about two weeks for McCollums per-
sonal use in the trial of these II cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
choir of Whiatling Newsboys.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 25.-Sixty whistling
newsboys will make lively music at a. big
revival meeting which is to be held in
the Fourth Avenue Baptist church soon.
They have been under the tutelage of
Prof Harry Maxwell who has taught
them several catchy tunes, with whistling
.choruses, and the boys have learned them
wonderfully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
Price of Bread Goes Up.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-The price of bread is
up to 7c a loaf and other bakery goods
Internationally, according to the leadin g
bakers in Chicago. The increased price
Of wheat is given as the cause. the bakers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25

war, Russia would support Germany in
regard to the Bagdad railroad question
and a general extension of German pre-
dominance in Asia minor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25

Arbitration is a concrete exnress;o,
Methodist, Chicago. P1aAer'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-25
$500 TO CALIFORNIA
$22.5o to Oregon and Washingt,,
$4,000 to Montana and Utab

Via Rock Island system. Tickets on
tourist sleepers and reclining c,,. =.
cars Liberal stop-over privileges. For or
full information see nearest Pool II -
lana agents o, S caIl on or write to
Both phones 1884. Topeka, Kan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MANY PLANTS WILL RESUME ON MONDAY Dun'S Weekly Review of Trade
 is Optimistic TWO DISTURBING FACTORS There Were Violent Fluctuations In Cotton and Uncertainty Regarding
 the Situation in the Far
 East-confidenc Felt.
TWO DISTURBING FACTORS

New York, January 1.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Violent fluctuations in cotton and uncer- tainty regarding the situation in the far east were the only significant factors in the business situation during the holiday week. Numerous expressions of conh- dence are heard regarding the future, however, especially at the west and south. Manufacturing plants have taken a longer vacation than last year. but many announce a resumption of work on Monday. Textile mills are confronted with lack of proper proportion between prices of raw material and finished pro- ducts, and it is evident that costs of pro- duction must be held down in some way, or much machinery will become idle. Transportation lines are well engaged in handling grain, live stock, fuel and lum- Der. while earnings thus far reported for December exceed the previous year. an average of 56 per cent. Few new con- tracts for iron and steel are reported, yet the general level of quotations is fairly maintained and better conditions are ex- pected early in 1901. Several special transactions are reported in billets and wire rods at concessions, but these do not affect list figures. Much irregularity and activity is reported in the markets for minor metals which are chiefly responsive to speculative operations at London
 Despite a sharp break in the foreign market, tin closed the week with net gain, and copper is also stronger because of the increased interests abroad.
 All the previous records of footwear forwarding from Boston were far eclpsed during the past year, and there was an even more notable increase in production elsewhere.
 Only steadiness can be recorded as to Chicago packer hides, further advances being checked by the diminution of pur- chases. As to the textiles the week has only augmented unsettled conditions. es- pecially as to cotton goods. In response to the rise of raw material. sellers ad- vanced prices, but buyers exhibited their customary reserve regarding new business and the weeks trading remained within a narrow limit.
 In the woolen division new lines of over coating continue in moderate demand. Firmness is still the feature in wool
 Jobbing trade in dry goods is seasonably quiet
 Failures this week numbered 232 in the United States against 29S last year. and in Canada r compared with 8 a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
EIGHT STAKES AT MEMPHIS.
Entries to Tennessee Derby and Oaks
 for 1905 Close Today.

Memphis January 1.--Entries to eight stakes to be decided at the 1904 spring meeting of the new Memphis Jockey club and to the Tennessee derby and oaks for 1905 will close tomorrow. The stakes are:
 For 2-year- olds, Gaston Hotel stakes, colts and geldings. 5000 added.
 Ardeie stakes, Allies, $1000 added.
 Memphis stakes, five furlongs, 5000 ad- ded.
 For S-year-olds, Hotel Gayoso stakes, 5000 added. mile.
 For 3-year- odds and upwards, Mont gomery handicap, S3O0O added, mile and sixteenth.
 Peabody Hotel handicap, $500 added, mile and eighth.
 Tennessee Brewing companys stake, selling. 5000 added seven furlongs.
 Cotton steeplechase handicap, $500 ad- ded, about two miles,
 For 1905-
 Tennessee derby, $5OOo added. nine fur longs.
 Tennessee Oaks, 5000 added. one mile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Great Britain is Thanked.

London, January liking Edward and Queen Alexandra have sent telegrams of sympathy for the sufferers of tine Chi cago fire to the United States government throug Foreign Minister Lansdowne. Am bassador Choate tonight sent the lord mayor of London the following:
 ''The secretary of state has directed mt to assure the citizens of London of the nations high appreciation of your sym pathy in this hour of sorrow
 The mayor of Manchester has also sent a message of sympathy to Mr. Choate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Is ACCUSING ITALIANS.
Ambassador to United States Presents
 Some Interesting Figures.


 Rome, January 1.-The Italian ann bassador to the United States, Signor Mayor DesPlanehes, in his efforts to arouse interest in Italy's participation in the St. Louis exposition, of which he is general commissioner for Italy, has published a pamphlet in which he shows that, after Germany, the United States is the best customer for Italian products, adding that in spite of the injury inflicted on Italian trade by the Dingley tariff, Italian exports, which, in 1897 amounted to $20,000,000, have now reached $36,000,000, for the first time exceeding in amount the United States exports to Italy.
 The ambassador thinks the protec- tion policy has made the American wealtnier and that therefore they are ready to pay for foreign products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
COTTON WAS BURNING.
Ship Bound for New York From Gal;
 weston Has Trouble.

New Orleans, January 1.-The Norwe- gian steamer Hispania, Capt. Seberg, from Port Limon. December 26, reports that on December 30, at 10:30 p. m.. in the Gulf of Mexico, latitude 2714 north, long itnde SS.12 west, sighted a vessel burning blue lights, and on nearing her found it to be the Morgan line Southern Pacific) El Valle, Captain D. J. Grant, bound from Galveston for New York. with cargo of cotton on fire in the main hatch.
 The main cotton was being jettisoned and large number of burning bales was floating around in the water. Captain Seberg offered assistance which was de- clined, but was requested to lay by. which he did for one and a half hour when he was told that the fire was under control and that the Fl Valle would proceed on her voyage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
This Store is Your Store

It's policy is directed by your demands. It will grow and become great only by pleasing you. Your every dollar weighs full one hundred cents of value at all times. This new year finds us better equipped to serve your every fancy than ever before. Natu- rally! We are year older and more eXperienced---We know your needs exactly How well we are choosing for you and how moderately we're pricing is a tale that tells itself in our merchandise. Cash or credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Cooper Furniture Co.
 202O-2O22 Third Avenue.
New York for Roosevelt.

New York, January 1.-In an inter- view in the Mail and Express today, Sem ator T c. Platt said that all the repub- 'ican leaders of the state were for P esi- dent Roosevelts nomination. The senator las been holding conferences here with a number of leaders this week. T that all the comforting was about?" asked the re- porter.
 Practically that was about all it was about, said the senator. 'I have talked with great many leaders and they all are for Roosevelt. There was not dis senting voice." Governor Odell came hers today and conferred with Senator Platt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
At San Francisco,

San Francisco, January In the pres ence of record breaking crowd Proper won the New Year handicap by a nose from Fossil at Ingleside today The event was the feature of good card, and a field of nine faced the barrier with len nings' pair, Proper and Dainty. heavily played favorites, Oarsman being the sec end choice Fossil led until the last jump when Proper, who had been second all the way got his nose in front The handicap had a value of $3450 of which $277e went to the winner Favorftes and well-played horses were generally suc- cessful Weather clear; track fast
 First race, eeven-sixteenths selling Lady Bimbo, 92 (Kunz), 4 to 1, won; Opti- mo, 1O1 CBurns), 4 to 1, second; Cardwel- ton, 1O2 0. Martin), to 1, third. Time los.
 Second race, six furlongs. selling-At wood lo7 c. Jones), ? to 1, won: Coroner Kelly, go Uarson), 12 to 1, second; h. truder, 107 e. Kelly, to l. third Time, 1:14.
 Third race. eleven-sixteenths of a mile, selling-Double Six. 100 Oarson) ' to 10, won; Quiet, 96 (Travers) to 1. second; Mimo, 9S (Kunz), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:O7I4.
 Fourth race. mile and an eights. New Years handicap-Proper, 123 O. Martini. Il to 5 won; Fossil, IA (Bullman). to 1, second, soarsman. 119 Burns). 31a to 1, third. Time, 52 S-5.
 Fifth race, thirteen-sxteenth of mile selling-Chorus Boy. 102 (Burns). to 1. won: Lurene, 1O3 (BelD to l. second :: Velma Clark, 103 c. Martini. to 2 third Time &.21
 Sixth race. mile and seventy yards selling-Pierce J. 1oS CBurns). to 5. won :: Diderot, no e. Kelly) to 1. second . Frank Woods, 1O5 (Smith), 10 to 1, third Time, 147
 Entries for Today.
 First race, seven furlongs, seling-Mer- wan, Boutonniere, No Friend Capable, Adirondack, 10l; Roy Hooker, Star Nova, Rio Chico Donator. 1O4; Puredale, 9i Second race, futurity course, selling Ananias. Whoa Bill 11O; Creole Jim. Sel- ma, 102; Ebony, 115; Kleinwood, Planet, 1o7 Et Tu Brute. Jack Little 104; Kentish Shrew. Ethel Abbott, 97. Third race, mile, sellng-El Oriente, Constellator 106: Plan, I Do Go, 96: Lou Clieveden. Miss Vera, Lunar, 99; H. P. Corn, Pat Morrissey, 101; The Stewardess, 94
 Fourth race. six furlongs, handicap- Mists Price, 90; Martnmas, 109; Dolly Hayman. 104 Glennevis. 9S; Arabo, 10S; Wentworth, 124
 Fifth race. seven furlongs, selling Mountebank, 1l0; Kickum Bob. 99; Elfonse Oroviva 105; Lady Kent. Jean Graviere, 102; Prestano. 107 Nulah, 1OS; Aunt Polly, 1o5: Dottrel. 97 Rene a.
 Sixth race, mile and an eighth. selling Arthur Ray. 105; Position. 1o7; Prestous, 102; Expedient. Administer 104.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Arrested for counterfeitinu,

Knoxville, Tenn, January 1.-John Carlow and John Sparks have been arrested by United States deputy marshal at LaFollette. Tenn, on the charge of counterfeiting. They were brought to this city and committed to jail by Commissioner Carter. The au- thorities believe they are professionals and have made a bg haul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Customs Receipts Decreasinu.

New York, January 1.-Total opera tions of the United States sub-treasury for the year (today estmated) aggre- gated $3,59l 927, 2O9, compared with B. 427,- 321S07 last year. Customs receipts for the year show a falling off of ss, 419.sss com pared with 1902, while payments for pen sions were $l, 52S, ,292 in excess of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
General weyler Publishes a Book.

London January 1.-General Weyler will shortly publish book entitled My Military and Political Campaign in Cuba, :" according to a special dispatch from Mad rid. Two interesting chapters will be headed My Project for Landing in Unit ed States Territory and Reasons Why l Was Obliged to Abandon the Project"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
British Cruisers Off to China.

London, January 1.-The British third class cruisers Intrepid and La tonia have been docked at Portsmouth in preparation for foreign service. It is understood they will proceed to China. It is asserted in Dublin that a number of naval reserve men of that district have been instructed to be in readiness to embark on the third class cruiser Metampmus if the mobilization of the serve is ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Frisco Leases Another Road.

Jefferson City, Mo-, January l. The St. Louis and San Francisco road has leased for a period of ninety-nine years the St. Louis, Memphis and Southern railroad. The lease covers the line of railroad running from St. Louis to Hunter, Hoxie and other points in Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May S1. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled winter Homes in Summer Lands," For reservation, detailed information. eto., apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone G7.
 J. O. LUSK. l1-2s-tf District Passenger Aren't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Could General Wheeler Win2

Florence, January 1.-(Special.) )-The an- nouncement in the Moulton Advertiser that Gen. Joseph Wheeler would probably re-enter politics and again stand for his old seat in congress has been the chief subject of conversation on the street cor ners here for several days past. Gen eral Wheeler represented the Eighth dis trct many years but since his retirement Judge Richardson has gained such a hold on the affections of his constituents that it is the concensus of opinion that even General Wheeler could not defeat him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
NOTICE.

Estate of Henry Peterson, deceased-Pro- bate Court.
 Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of December, 1903 by the Hon. J. P Stiles, judge of the probate court of Jefferson county. notice Is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time al- lowed by law. or the same will be barred.
 HENRIETTA PETERSON.
 Executrix.
 12-19-3t-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
The Herden Sighted.

Wilmington January Lon the morn ing of January the American schooner John J. Hansen which arrived in port this evening from New York, spoke to the Norwegian bark Herden from East Lon don, via Barbadoes, five miles to the north and east of Frying Pan Shoals. Herden was trying to make Cape Fear bar and was under short sail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
S10,OOO Fire in Hotel,

New York, January Fire today on the sixth floor of the Murray Hill hotel caused damage of $10,000. A slight panic resulted, during which many guests left the hotel, and one woman feinted. No one was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Younu Woman Shoots Herself.

Nashville, January Miss Fife Woods aged 20, member of a prominent family. committed suicide today by shooting her self through the head with shotgun at her home in Maury county. III health was the cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

We have reopened at 1911 First avenue and are in post. tion to take care of our trade. Tle goods damaged by our lite ire arc now on sale at 32l8 Morris avenue. BIRMINGHAM GRAIN co.
 Both phones 620.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Fire In Connecticut.

Ansona, Conn.,, January 1.-Two busi- ness blocks in the center of Ansonia were destroyed by fire this afternoon involving a loss of S75 OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

For scrofula in every form Hoods Sar-, saparilla is a radical, reliable remedy. It positively cures.