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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
PUBLIC SCHOOL CENTENNIAL.
It Is Being Celebrated in New York
City Today.

New York, Feb. 2O.-One hundred
years have elapsed since the first steps
to establish New York S public school
system were taken and today the an
niversary was celebrated in all the
schools. In the evening special ex-
ercises will be held in Carnegie hall.
zens met and discussed the question
of public schools. Tt was the sense OF
these gentlemen that the poor chill
dren should be given ''virtuous edu-
cation" as they were inheriting vice
from the bad example
The incorporation of the New York
free school society, of which Dewitt
Clinton was the first president, was
the outcome of the meeting. 1t was
more than a year after the meeting
that the first free school was opened.
New York at the present time has
546 school buildings and other school
properly valued at SSO,OOO,OOO. There
is a registration of 622,000 children
and $4,000 teachers are employed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Ysaye is as great an attraction as
Melba- and if he had ever made a tour
through this part of the country be-
fore, there is no question that he would
attract as large a house as Melba or
Nordica. 3ti-
Several theater managers in Kansas
City tried to get him for this. season,
but We're unable teo7o so, as his dates
are now all full. Topeka got ahead of
Kansas City by making an engage
ment early last summer
Already several orders from Kansas
City have been received for tickets,
and we may have the qualification of
seeing an excursion run from Kansas
City to Topeka for a musical entertain
ment The Kansas City vioIinists are
interested in Ysaye's Topeka concert.
and a large number of them and other
members of musical fraternities of the
city will come to Topeka for this occa-
sion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
STAR THEATRE POPULAR.
Large Audiences Enjoy the New Bill
at Playhouse.

The Star Vaudeville theater at No. as
Kansas avenue seems to have caught the
fancy of a goodly number of the amuse
ment loving people of Topeka. The at
tendance has been gratifying, as judged
from the box office standpoint. The open
ing of the new bill for this week drew
three good audiences Sunday. The last
three days of last week also drew several
capacity audiences.
Dorothy Benton, who was so popular at
NtneWood park last summer, is proving a
big nit and her song and dance. speciality
is winning for her exceptional encOres.
Dorothy Benton is now Mrs. Louis Sci
ferd.
Pamela, the slack wire walker. whose
act is presented in a tramp costume, is
another feature of this weeks bill Nc
Ginnis the song and dance comedian,
earned a hearty encore, and Chris Chris
TOPPER the yodling singer and violinist, is
worthy OF considerable praise.
The moving picture number is amusing
The tub race the sleight of hand perform
ance. Happy Hooligan in a beer garden,
and the escaped lunatic, who poses as Ma
Poleon furnish a laughable series. The il
Illustrated song this week is Blue Bells
throughout The following resolution was
passed at a recent meeting of the Amalga-
mated Sheet Metal Workers association:
I'VE, as an organization, wish to in
dorse the Star Vaudeville theater, at AIS
Kansas avenue. as a safe place of amuse-
ment; also an establishment deserving the
patronage of all union men.
~ NJ HERMAN, President
BURT COMPTON, Secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

Beautv Doctors Endorse Herpicide.

Beauty Doctors Endorse Herpicide.
Women who make a business of beau
tifying other women come pretty near
knowing what will bring about the best
results Here are letters from two, con-
corning Herpicide:
Il can recommend Newbro's 'Herpicide,'
as it stopped my hair from falling out;
and as a dressing it has no superior.
(Signed) Bertha A. Trullinger,
Compilation Specialist,
''29ls Morrison St, Portland, Ore ;,
"a fter using one bottle Of 'Herpicide'
my hair has stopped falling out, and my
scalp is entirely free from dandruff.
(SigneD Grace Dodge,
s1s.1s5 sixth ST.. Portland, Ore
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich. RowIey & Snow, special
agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

ability to solve the puzzles and it is for
tunate If he says nothing improper
The next remark caused an exchange of
apprehensive glances on the part of the
school teachers, who were sitting in the
rear of the auditorium.
II never knew of woman who was
strong in mathematics who was good as
a housekeeper, as VIE, as a mother. 1
society in Chicago, whose homes were the
embodiment OF all that was refined and
attractive, and whenever l have question
ed them as to how they got along in
has come: %, never. could get my al
zebra or I never did like mathematics,
[ was so stupid Mathematics never did
make a good housekeeper and probably
never will
In touching the study of geography Mr..
Bright said: I'VE teach them the names
of capes. Capes. what are capesl We are
not teaching navigators. OF what use, the
knowledge of capes? How many of YOU
different kinds of birds. of trees, or flow
ers, think you, can they name2"
shot was taken at the present method
teaching of botany. I wound never let a
plant be dissected in my laboratory and
then to be dried and placed away in a
herba rum. Study nature out in the
fields
The speaker thought that the relation
ship OF father and son should be closer
drawn and that nature was a good me-
dunn for the esta blishment of that rela-
love, - he continued, the places where
you played as a boy, the flowers and the
woods that you loved. Go with him to the
baseball game, enter with him in his play
1t is cowardly to leave to the mother the
whole responsibility of the boy.
Mr.. Bright is opposed to the fraternity
idea. He said: Thank God that there
are no frats or sororities on the farm to
girls, and intellectual and social failures
of both boys and girls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
PENNY GETS A PRESENT.
Ladies' Music Club Gives Him Bound
Volume of Parsifal.

George B. Penny, dean of the fine arts
school of Washburn college, was present
ed with an edition de luxe containing the
musical score of Parsifal at the Audito-
rum Friday night.
The gift was made to Mr.. Penny by
the members of the Ladies' Music club Of
Topeka. 1t was presented to Mr.. Penny
after the TIE Deum Laudamus number
which was used as the opening of the ded-
icatory musical program on the pipe or
gan. The members of the Ladies Music
club at first intended to present MI. Pen
give instead the score of Parsifal, which
would serve better as token of regard
and esteem and which would at the same
time prove more lasting. The volume was
a handsomely bound and printed copy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

ceived on stock OF the road held by the
commissioners.
Admiral Walker received $3.50 for
attending ten board meetings and
S475 as dividend on 95 shares OF
stock. Commissioner w. s. Burr re-
ceived $3.50 for ten board meetings
and a IS dividend on one share Of
stock: c. E. Grunsky received $3.50 for
meetings and a SIS dividend; w. B.
Parsons 1896 for meetings and a s.
dividend; B. NJ. Harrod received SIPS
for meetings and a IS dividend.
Mr.. Drake continued his testimony
of Saturday. He took up the question
of proposed discontinuance of the
steamship line operated in connection
with the road and argued against il.
He also spoke against moving the Of
fees from New York city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
YsAYE A GREAT ARTIST.
Mr.. Eddy Surprised That Topeka
Secured Him.

Mr.. Clarence Eddy told a reporter
when he was here to dedicate the new
organ, that he hoped Topeka people
would appreciate the great privilege of
an opportunity to hear Ysaye. He
said that Ysaye was acknowledged
among all musicians to be the greatest
living violinist and he thought it was
remarkable that a man in such de-
mand as he seems 10 be this season
could be secured for a concert in a town
of this size. Mr.. Eddy said, 1T must
be your beautiful Auditorium that has
attracted him or his manager"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
sn,nm Eire il1 TaiIor shon.

The fire department was called to
107 West Fifth street at 5:26 this
morning. Fire starting in a tailor shop
owned by W. E. Stewart did small
damage to the stock and burned a hole
in the floor. The source of the fire
is unknown The damage will not ex-
coed SIS. The building is owned by
H. c. Ashbex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
FEES PAID.
Statement Covering Transactions of
Panama Railroad Company.

Washington, Feb. 20.-A statement
showing fees paid to members of the
canal commission for services as di-
rectors of the Panama railroad was
fled today with the investigating COM
rnfttee of the house committee on in
terstate and foreign commerce by
Vice President Drake Of that road The
statement also shows dividends re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

F1as returned from his Southern Trip, and be
found daily at his office, 100 w. Eighth ST
DR.. Cookinham is now associated with DR.. Horne. Call
and consult these eminent physicians absolutely Free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

lou don't have to wait. We have
Il on hand. Coke by the ton or ~
the car load. Telephone s56, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

If you want a smooth. clear complexion,
take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea this
month Bright eyes and red lips follow its
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20

A great opportunity to see Old Mex
leo. Tickets on sale March l. 5 and
Z. Tickets limited 80 days from date
of sale Stopovers in either direction
For full information and literature adj
dress T. l. KING
@. P. &c T. A., Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-20
SPECIAL.

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Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

ing my candidacy for the Office Of
County School Commissioner. |
have devoted twenty-five years to
the upbuilding of the public
schools of Missouri.
am in favor of any measure
that has for its object the better
ment of the country schools. |
therefore stand for County Super
vision. One reason, among others,
is, it will give us professional
teaching, without which we can
not hope to attain success in our
country schools.
Vote for Supervision, and vote
for your humble servant will be
gratefully appreciated.
Respectfully,
S. Z. DAVIS.
Thompson, Mo-. Wilson Twp.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
Mrs. Nellie G. Burger TO be
Here again.

Mrs. Burger, who lectured here
some weeks since on"The Twen-
tieth Century Knight, will be here
this, Thursday, evening, Mar. 9, at
the Promenade Street Methodist
church.
She gives a full evenings enter
tainment, assisted by home talent.
Mrs. Burger will not only en-
tertdin you, but give You some
thing that will elevate you.
She comes under the auspices of
the Epworth League and Chris
tian Endeavor Society.
Do not fail to hear her. Tickets,
25c.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
Happily Mated.

y correspondent hands us this
note:
AT 300 o'clock yesterday even
ing March ], at the residence of
Edward Ruebling near Wellsville,
Miss Jennie VOllmar of Mexico,
and Mr.. S. II. McCulloh, of Rush
Hill, Mo-, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony by Rev. Mid
dleton of the South NJ. E. Church
of Wellsville. The wedding was
que!, being attended by only rela-
tives and a few friends of the con-
tracing parties.
Mr.. McCullOh is bright. .intelli.
gent young gentleman who has
prepared home for his newly
acquired wife at Rush Hill withel.
the happy couple went last evening
over the Wabash. The bride has
lived for five years in this vicinity
and is we'll and favOrably known.
She has relatives who reside near
her future home in Missouri.
There was no reception, only
announcement cards being sent
out.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j Roy
Key, in Mexico, Il son.
Mrs. Bertie Crosslcy, of this
city, now Of Warrensburg, is Wis
iting friends here in this city.

The Columbia Herald says it
costs about 20 percent more to
live in that town, where you buy
everything you eat, than it did at
this same time in 1900. Thirteen
pounds of sugar then sold for G5
cents, now it is $1.OO. Fifty
pounds of flour then sold for $1.OO
and now it is $1.G5. Twenty-Five
articles are compared in price.
Rice is the only item mentioned
that was higher in price in 1900
than it is now. Reader. here 5
encouragement to eat more rice
for nervous people. "
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
"FRENZIED FINANCE. 3"
The Beginning of the End
For the Trusts.

Boston, Mass, March l.-One
of the MANY sensations in the BOs-
ton gas war came at the State
house this morning, when the Leg
islative Committee on Public
Lighting gave a hearing on the
bill to increase the capitalization
Of the Boston Gas Companies to
$G3, ,0OO,O 900 on an assessed valua-
ton Of property of only 9,OO0,- .
600.
The hearing was scheduled for
Yesterday, but owing to the eX-
pected clash between Thomas w.
Lawson and Attorney John b. Mo-
ran, the attendance was so great
that the hearing was adjourned.
Those who expected verbal or
physical combat between Moran
and Lawson were disappointed O..
Moan explained that he chal-
lenged Lawson to appear in order
to insure the latter's presence at
the hearing, and then proceeded
to eulogiZe him.
He scored the majority of the
State Gas Commission, declared
that the companies had paid more
than $25, 900 to lobbyists to get
the consolidation act thru the
Legislature in 1902, and named
Chairman w. s. McNary of the
Democratic State Committee as
having received $4,000.
Referring to Lawson, Moran
said, in part:
LAS to you, Mr.. Lawson. | say
| have no evidence that you had
any connection with the cor
ruption practiced to secure the
passage of the consolidating act,
No man has so accused you. ]
hold you guiltless until evil
dence is produced. | believe no
such evidence exists. (Applause. }
In your struggle, voluntarily
entered upon against the villainies
of frenzied finance you have my
hearty approval Alone and sin
gIe.handed you assailed the most
powerful combinations of crimi.
nails ever banded together.
"You have torn the mask OF
hypocrisy from their hidden feat
ures, disclosing corruption in al
its vicious nakedness. Millions OF
American citizens read your
monthly articles. You have aroused
| thought
"You have stirred the people tC
action. Kansas adopted your sug,
gestiou. Roosevelt is fighting on
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
NUMBER 10

your lines. The day of Judgment
for Standard Oil, Rogers, Rookie
feller, railroad and gas trusts has
arrived. At your call they stand
at the bar of public opinion for
trial and condemnation.
And from the innermost breast
Of every liberty-loving, law-abid-
ing citizen in our country there
goes out to You the words of en-
couragemcnt. God speed You in
your work, Lawson" loud Ap-
plause.) }
Mr.. Lawson smiled but said
nothing, and the hearing was adj
iOurned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
School Report i'm District
No, 5S.

The following is report of the
school taught in district No. 5Sthc
month of February:
Number of pupils enrolled, male
21; female %: total IL,
Average daily attendance, 29.
Numbsr attending every day, ,13.
There were Is present the mer-
curry stood p degrees below zero.
There were g. present the next
day. The following We're presen
every day during the month:
Wheeler Cant BascomMaXwell
Dora Maxwell Charlie Davis
Clara Stevens Josie Davis
Minnie Maxwell Ella Stevens
Mary Cant John Brown
Ethel Maxwell Lizzie Brown
Bruce Ridgeway
There were several who missed
only one day. The first six in the
above list were present every day
during the entire term of seven
months.
District jS is one of the progres
sive schools of the county. The
directors are T. B. Ridgeway, Ed
b. Brown and Judge Baker
Barnes.
Nearly halt the pupils in this
school are those whose parents
went to school to me in the 7O's
when began teaching. From all
of whom received a cordial sup
port. Respectfully,
s. I. Davis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Edward Duty has been suffering
for sometime with a severe afflic-
ton of the eyes. He is treating
with DR.. White and lately is much
improved, we are glad to state.
N. E. Hodge will not move to
his farm recently purchased in Sa-
line county. He will occupy the
Mrs. G. NJ. Shelley farm, north
east of Mexico, for the coming
year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

An old negro died in Kansas not
long ago, and as he belonged to no
church or society, three or four
negroes volunteered to bury him,
and they were the only followers in
his train. After the coffin had
been lowered into the grave, all
seemed to feel that something
ought to be said. They appealed
to the Oldest one present, who de-
livered the following: Brother
you is gone, but we hopes you is
better off than we think you is"
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Mrs. w. X. Potts of Mexico re-
ceived Il letter last week from Mrs
John Anderson, of Gallatin, whose
husband was the late pastor of the
Mexico NJ. E. Church, South, says
ing that she was very low with
cancer and did not expect to recOv-
er. She asked Mrs. Potts to bid
all her friends in Mexico farewell.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

The Christian church of Mexico
held baptismal services last Sun
day night at the Baptist church.
The pastor, Rev. A.W. Kokendof-
fer, administered the rite of bap-
tism to the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Mundy, Miss Clara
Schau, Ray Griffith and VIM.
Wright.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

A light vote was cast in the
Mexico City Democratic primary
last Thursday. The vote in the
first ward was, G. A. Lewis, Ga;
second ward, John Marshall, 7G;
James Brady, 1G; j. o. Clark, ).
Third ward, Kent, 3; Heizer, 56.
Fourth ward, Potts, 98; Wither-
spoon, 5S.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

The Southern Bank building in
Mexico is to undergo extensive inn
prOvements this spring. The
Southern Bank people have taken
an advance step recently and now
pay interest on all deposits.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
Farm Insurance.

All who want Fire and Light
ming insurance should come to see
mel can write you in the PhOe-
nix of Brooklyn, the great farm
insurance company, on most rea'
sOnabl terms.
john w. HOWELL.
It Agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

The Vandalia Mail says that
Ed. l.. Il, Harboard recently
closed a revival meeting ut the
Christian church in that town
which resulted in 50 accessions to
the church. The general result
was the awakening of the church
membership, the creating of a new
and lively interest in church work
and the building mp OF a pathetic
relationship that can but result in
much permanent good to the
church and the community"
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

j. r. Luckie and son, Mark,
have returned from California.
They have decided that Mexico is
the best place to live after all.
They but a few weeks ago sold
their grocery store here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09
Neighbor Lee r. McFadden.

In his own company, in the
darkness of night, in his room at
the hotel in this city, (whiIe here
on a business trip Neighbor Lee
Il. McFadden departed this life.
Owing to ill health, which, like
IL pail hung about him for several
years, Neighbor McFadden was
not the expert business man he
formerly was, and to his partial
withdrawal from the marts of trade
and church and social relations is
this fact largely due.
To the family n devoted wife and
three baby children, we extend our
sincere coincidence, commencing
them to Him who careth for the wild
ow andorphan in their bereavement.
And may this, another scene of
mortality, cause each of us (mem-
bers of Mexico Camp, Modern
Woodmeu Of America,) to rea lize
that we too are mortal, and must
ere long give an account of our
stewardship.
A. Hughes,
John Beal,
Rufus jackson,
Committee.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

The James w. Gallaher marble
works in Mexico will have quarters
in the Fox building, now being
repaired and rebuilt, which build
ing was almost totally destroyed
by the big fire last fall.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

The NJ. B. \. enjoyed a box so.
cial at their hall last Thursday
night. Deputy Organizer F. A.
Mitchell made an address. 4 lit
erary and music program was also
rendered.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Rev. E. l.. Rogers, late of this
county, who is attending a theo-
logical school at Louisville, Ky,
writes the Farber Forum that he
recently suffered from a bad case
of smallpox. Was in a pest house
for days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Bud Armstrong, who formerly
lived near Mexico, committed sui
eide at his home near Perry last
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Black Bess, the famous pacing
mare, owned by Walter Peck, west
of Mexico, died few days ago.
The animal was about % years of
age aud was a great fOvorite Of the
sports in her day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

e. p. Burns, who owns a neat
little farm east of town, has
bought a 81 500 home near the
South Side School in Mexico and
may become a resident of our
city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Mrs. Rachel Barton and her
sister, Miss Sarah Grim, tell the
MESSAGE that their flock of chick
ems this winter made them $l2 a
month. That's a good living, ell?
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

j. T. Payne, we'll known in
Mexico, brother of a former pro-
prietor of the Ringo saloon, was
killed by a train at Oak Grove,
Mo-, a few days ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-03-09

Mrs. Viola Newman, of Milwau-
kee, Wis, has returned home af-
ter a visit to her parents, Mr.. snd
Mrs. w. T. Lott, at Venice, Mo.