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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13
PULLIAOI MADE PRESIDENT
New York Voted No and Cincinnati
Reds Kept Quiet.

New York. Dec 13.-Harry G. Pull
liam was reelected president al the
day session of the annual meeting
of the National League of Baseba
clubs John Hydler. who for some
time has been private secretary to
President Pulliam was chosen secre-
tary and treasurer. the constitution of
the league providing that either one
or two men may be chosen to fill the
three Offices The following board of
directors was elected; Barney Drey-
fuss of Pittsburg, Charles z. Ebbetts
of Brooklyn. Garry Hermann of Gin
cinnati, Charles w Murphy of Chicago
and George r. Dovey of Boston.
A committee on constitution was ap-
pointed. consisting of Brush. Hermann
and Ebbetts. while Dreyfuss Hanlon
and 7Turphy We're named committee
on paying rules. There was consider
ables4a4sc ssinns on the qEestio on Of zsIni-
form tickets for all of the clubs. Eb-
belts. Dreyfuss and Brush were APP
pointed a committee to arrange for
such a ticket
An amendment to the constitution
was adopted providing that ball parks
shall have properly eOuiDped dressing
rooms for the visiting clubs. For fall
ure to keep the rooms in order the
club will be fined S25 day, upon the
complaint of the visiting club.
When the election OF officers came
up. President Pulliam called Garry
Hermann. president of the Cincinnati
club, to the chair Mr. Pulliam was
then nominated to succeed himself by
M S. Robinson of St. Louis and the
nomination was seconded by Charles
E Ebbetts OF Brooklyn. At this juno
ture Mr.. Hermann declared:
The Cincinnati club Will not vote
on the proposition of the election of a
president. but as president of the Gin
cinnaH club I desire to say that in the
event Of the election of Mr. Pulliam he
will have the unqualified support Of the
club and especially will he have the
earnest support of the Cincinnati club
in the enforcement of discipline on the
ball field
There were no other nominations for
president and the roll was called six
clubs voted in favor of Mr. PuIliam.
New Y ork. through John Brush. voted
NO" and Cincinnati did not vote.
Heretofore the president of the
league has made out the schedule. but
the meeting decided that this officer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13
Christmas Spirit Abounds.

The poinsetta has been for centuries
the Christmas flower of Mexico. The
Indians regard it as essentially the
spirit of the great Christmas feast. This
is one of the reasons it has become, in
the last few years. a favorite Christ
mas plant here. The new shipment has
just come in and at Mrs. Lords flower
room the plants have transformed the
beautiful ROOM with its coy comfort
and Artistic arrangement, into verita-
BILE Christmas bower. The cut flowers,
the great speciality OF the Room, the
new holly, loaded with berries, and the
mistletoe and evergreen, are there in
abundance. and the spirit Of Christmas
is decidedly over all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13
Rural Carriers Named.

washington Dec 13-These rural
carriers have been appointed: Kansas
F'redonia, route 1, George c. Munson,
carrier, Irwin s. Davis, substitute;
Richmond route 2, Albert F. Chambers,
carrier, no substitute; Stockton, route a.
William J. Balderston carrier Finley
W. Jacobs, substitute; Weber, route /.
Mont W. Harding. carrier, Mabel E.
Harding, substitute. Oklahoma-Ce-
ment route g. James Williams, carrier,
William E. Armstrong, substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13

cese; the Rt. Rev Francis Keye Brook
D. D., bishop of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory; the Very Rev. Dean Kaye,
the Rev Irving E. Baxter. the Rev
Archdeacon Leeds. and the Rev Canon
Talbot. There were II students in at
tendance. Five were from Oklahoma
and Indian Territory. and seven from
Kansas. Mr.. H. G. Hennesy. Mr. H G.
Smith, and Mr.. r. 0. Macintosh are
to be examined for deacons, orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13
$50. PASS on FOoTBALE RULES.
A Meeting OF intercollegiate Body to
Be Held December %.

New York, Dec 1S.-What will prob
ably be the last meeting of the inter-
collegiate football rules committee as
at present constituted has been called
for Saturday, December %. in New
York city. The meeting will be held
at Murray Hill hotel. The meeting is
unlikely to make any changes in the
rules. however, but it is probable that
the whole field will be covered and
general recommendations passed.
The main question that will come up
is that Of whether or not another down
shall be allowed to gain ten yards or
whether a compromise measure is not
advisa BILE. There is a distinct differ
ence of opinion as to whether or not a
fourth down shall be allowed. Yet the
absolute inability of a team to gain
ground by any form of straight run
ming has been so emphasized in games
between elevens of nearly equal
strength that some relief is demanded.
You viii have to hurry if you get
those photos for Xmas Lutes, 511.
If you need glasses our fifteen years
experience as exclusive optician means
something to you. Chas. Bennett, Doctor
of Optics $50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13

The following statement by H n
Adams and wife, Henrietta, Pa. viii In
terest parents and others. "A miraculous
cure has taken place in our home. Our
child had eczema 8 years and was pro-
nounced incurable, when we read about
Electric Bitters, and concluded to try IL
Before the second bottle was all taken
we noticed a change for the better, and
after taking bottles he was completely
cured" It's the up-to-date blood medicine
and body building tonic. Guaranteed SOC
and $1.o0 at Arnold's drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13

You viii have to hurry if you get
those photos for Xmas Lutes, 511.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13

Holton. Kan, Dec. 13.-Funeral SER
vices in memory of the late S. K. Lin
scott. will be held from the family home
here Friday afternoon. The services
will be conducted by Dr. j. W. Swaney,
pastor of the M. E. church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13
The Kansas TheoIogical schooI.

illogical school. which began Tuesday,
Decent Der 8. will close Friday evening,
December IA. The following instruc-
tors We're present: The Rt. Rev. Frank
r. Millspaugh. d. D., bishop Of the do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13

The Shadows A large general mass
meeting is being planned for Sunday af-
ternOon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-13

EVERYBODY reads The State Journal.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22

81 was an old shark fisherman, hav-
ing caught many of these monsters in
the Mexican Gulf, and had taken a
Florida Jewish and a tarpon; and
saw that work of a similar kind was
before me now. The line jerked
heavily in my hand, then began to
run steadily. When about feet had
gone over the gunwale stopped, gave
a glance at the coil to see that all was
clear, and when the line came taut
jerked the hook into my first Jewish.
81 have every reason to believe that
the latter was aStoniShed, as for a
single second there was no response;
then came jerk that almost lifted me
from the boat, and the line went hiss
ing over the rail like living thing,
playing merry horn 9ipe Of its own
composition. Nothing could stop such
lsh, and simply waited, while Joe
pulled up the anchor. When the latter
was in, grasped the line and braced
back for the fight. The light boat
we went, like tug surging through
the water, an ominous wave Of foam
"a 10-foot shark never pulled harder
than this gamey fish, and for 5 minutes
1t was question who was master.
took it in with the greatest difficulty,
gaining 10 feet, only to have the fish
rush toward me and then dash away
with an impetus that was more than
irresistible. Then I would stop him
again, slowly making foot by foot,
hand over hand, taking turn on the
cleat, Stacking and pulling, in attempts
to tire the monster-tacticS that for a
while were of no avail.
zone of the tricks Of this fish was
to stop and jerk his head from side
to side violently, proceeding that pro-
duced an effect equivalent to striking
blows at the holder of the line-tre-
mendous jerks that came, one, two,
three! then one, two, three!-then the
line would slacken as the fish rushed
up. And if 1 took the line in quickly
enough to prevent a turn, well and
good; if 1 did not. the fish would turn
and dash at the bottom, making every
thing hum and sing.
"Giving and taking, hauling and cas-
ing off, for 20 minutes, was almost
satisfied that l had done my whole
duty in the premises, when suddenly
the fish rushed up, and recov- ring, I
took in slack, and with a final effort
brought the black giant to the surface.
For a moment saw a pair of eyes
as large as those of an OK, rich chest
nut black, and then, with a tremen.
dous heave, the fish threw itself over
deluging me with water and half cap
sizing the boat. 1t was the last
struggle. I kept my hold, and with
another haul had the king of Pacific
coast at hand's-length, where it rolled
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22

time was not worrying Uncle Joe was
manifested by the hearty hand-clasps
with which he greeted his friends, as
we'll as the salutations extended to
those who confused years with age.
Uncle Joe was seventy years young"
President Roosevelt Joined in the
ovation, offering the Speaker his
hearty congratulations, not because he
was getting old, but because he was
doing it gracefully. Mr.. Cannon did
two things which might worry many
younger man. First he hadsto sign
something over a thousand photo
graphs of himself, which were given to
the guests as souvenirs, and again he
shook hands with the guests upon re-
ceiving an equal number of personal
congratulations.
There were many sly digs and re-
marks regarding the buzzing of the
presidential bee around Mr.. Cannon's $
head, and one of the throng remarked
at the close of the reception, "Any man
who can stand and shake hands with
| twelve hundred or more persons be-
tween nine and twelve o'clock, and not
show signs of fatigue, is well fit to
enter the presidential race, and ought
to enjoy the prize if he wins it."
There were many friends present
from Danville, ILL.,, who had sent Il
number of handsome wreaths and
floral decorations. Mr.. Cannon, how
ever, is a native of Guilford, N. c.,
and if his friends have their way the
Speaker will be the first Southern man
since the war to become a White
House OccI1nant
Speaking seriously of the presidency,
Mr.. Cannon said, mo man would de-
| cline to become President of the
United States, but not all men can af-
| ford to be candidate for the place.
The bee is not bothering me. 1 want
to do my work as Speaker; that will be
glory enough for me, and if 1 were
candidate I'd have to lie about my
age, and I'd have to live constantly in
fear and trembling, not as to whether
I'm doing my duty, but as to whether,
by doing my duty, 1 wouldn't give of
fense to somebody.
Il guess I'll just go along and tend
my own business"
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22

and tossed, it's huge tail bathing us
with spray, protesting against its cap
ture.
what a wonderful creature it was!
The experience Of the moment, the
sensations, could not have been pur-
chased. 1t was worth going a long
way to accomplish. Imagine, you
casters of the black-bass fly, a small
mouthed black bass heightened out to
six feet, bulky in proportion, a giant
black bass-one increased to a size
that tips the scales at 347 pounds!
Imagine this, and you have the jew
fish, black sea-bass, of the Pacific
coast-a noble fish, gamey fellow.
"It has always been doubted that a
large Jewish could be taken on a rod;
but during the summer Of '94 I went
to the Jewish grounds one August day
with Major Charles Viele of the
United States army, and watched him
bring a Jewish of 153 pounds weight
to terms, on Tufts-Llyon yellow-tail
rod of 16 ounces and No. 81 Guilty
hunk line, in just 21a hours!
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22
BASEBALL AT WASHINGTON.
Games Played Before Cabinet Off.
GERS, Diplomats. and Congress.
men.

At the base ball games in Washing
ton. the learned Justices of the United
States Supreme Court, law makers of
both Houses of Congress, members of
the Cabinet and the diplomatic corps,
sit side by side with the merchant,
artisan and government clerk, all
keenly enjoying the national pastime.
The big men of this and other nations
in the capital are base ball fans of
the highest degree, and are glad to
eschew court decisions, railroad and
other legislation, national and inter-
national topics for the less weighty
decisions of the diamond AS soon as
business can be transacted at the
Capitol and in the departments it is
customary for these distinguished
base ball enthusiasts to betake them
selves to National Park for an after
noon of enjoyment, roofing for their
favorite teams and resting from af-
fairs Of State.
The different teams throughout the
country like to visit Washington for
the privilege of playing before the
most distinguished spectators to be
found in any country ON the globe.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22

fishermen who are never satisfied
less the fish are always on the line.
so happened that found pleasure
the mere anticipation; and we sat
|ent for half an hour, 1 holding the
Fobbing line that the ebbing tide
hyed upon as the string Of musical
Btrument. 1 glanced at my
|mpanion, and was wondering if in
veins ran the blood of the AZtecs
of the Indians whom Cabrillo and
hers found here centuries ago when
nta Catalina was an empire in it
and owned by them, when sud
: |nly 1 became aware that LIE ten
n of the line 1 held had increased
steady pull; then came a jerk that
FRIED my hand into the water.
Jewish, surer whispered Joe,
kakened from his reverie by my ex-
nation, 'Slackp
I paid out the line, while he seized
anchor-line and made ready to
ul up.
Give him 10 feet, and then hook!'
re my orders.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22
A Kindly Smile.

Mrs. Coke has the same kindly greet
ing for every one, whether he be the
miner, blackened with the CRIME and
dust of the mine, or in higher sta
ton of life. She suggests to the parent
that in the home there should be i'm
portant training of the children, but
the idea is never advanced excepting in
spirit of kindliness and of the broad
est kind of sympathy. Her love for
the masses is not simulated; it is the
joy of her heart. She has paid the rent
for many a widow and orphan; has
helped out so that the little ones may
attend school, and has provided the
mother with employment so that the
home may be kept together.
Mrs. Coxe's home, like her life, is the
paragon of modesty; she leads the
Simple life" in all it's real. simplicity.
Her chief aim seems to be to assist the
poor and needy. She has no pet phil
anthropics; there are no endless calls
upon her time from society folk; there
are no wonderful gowns, no costly mil
linery; no splendor of jewels, laces or
sables adorn her person. 1t is not,
after all, the charity which she dis
penses that has won for her the love
and admiration of the toilers Of the
mines, and that of their wives and lit
tie ones, but it is the purity of her
character that constantly teaches
beautiful lesson, not only to the mining
town, but to the world at large which
may study to it's own improvement the
generous, unselfish, sacrificing life OF
this noble woman.
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22
CAUGHT MONSTER FISH.
LADY ANGLER LANDED BIG Jew.
FISH OFF SANTA CATALINA
ISLAND, CALIFORNIA.

f'inny Monsters of Three Hundred
Pounds and Upwards are Now
Caught With Rod and ReeI-Jew-
fish a Gamey Fellow.
Women who enjoy angling, and, in
fact, everybody who likes to hunt and
fsh, will be interested in the exploit
With rod and reel of Mrs. A. W. Bar
fett of Los Angeles, Cal. The fish in
he case was black sea bass, or Jew
Rsh, of the Pacific Ocean, weight 1868
bounds, caught off Santa Catalina ISL
Ind, CAL, last month by Mrs. Barrett
fter So minutes of strenuous battle.
. The black sea bass of the Pacific
me of the gamiest of its kinds in
eason on the Southern California
oast from about April to November,
nd affords favorite sport to anglers of
9th sexes. Owing to its great size, it
annot, Of course, be pulled with rod
nd line into the boat, so, after one is
ooked, the plan is to play it and tire
out and then, as it comes exhausted
b the surface of the water alongside
be boat, the boatman thrusts his gaff
hto it and tows the conquered levia-
ban ashore.
Up to twelve years ago no one
reamed Of landing these monsters of
be deep, except with heavy hand lines;
Iut since General G. D. Viele, u. S. A.,
me summer day in 1894 managed to Sc
l1re one with rod and reel, no true
hgler thinks of fishing for them in any
ther way than with rod.
A well-known fisherman, in describ-
Ag his experience with this fish in the
Failure Library states that he has seen
200 pound black sea bass or Jewish
Map the largest shark line like a
bread, and large specimens straighten
pit an iron shark-hook, while at the
ame time skilled wielders of the rod
bitch these giants of the tribe with a
me no larger than an eye-glass cord.
His first experience with the Cali
brnia Jewish was most remarkable
be.
"When we got out to the fishing
round," he stated, ''the anchor was
|ssed over, the rope ran merrily out,
nd the hook baited with a 6-pound
hitefish, went kissing down to the big
hbmerged rock.
Sometimes he bite, sometimes he
bn't,' remarked Joe; but whether he
or not, we have the fishin' all the
me- And he looked at me inquir-
gly, to see if 1 was of that variety
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22
CANNON AT SEVENTY.
A GREAT ADO MADE OYER THE
ANNIVERSARY OF "UNCLE
.JOE'S'' BIRTHDAY.

Greeted With Hearty Applause on
the Floor of the House and Honor
ed With Reception Which all Official
Washington Society Attended.
There were great doings in Wash
ington town last month when "Uncle
Joe" Cannon, the "Czar" of the House
of Representatives reached his seven
tieth year.
In the first place a great storm of
cheers greeted the Speaker when he
appeared on the floor Of the House.
Both Republican and Democratic
members applauded the Illinois states
man long and loud, Mr.. Cannon ac-
kpowledging the salutation with a
homely bow.
In the evening, official Washington
honored the Speaker at a reception
rendered him by the House of Repre-
sentatives, where some 1900 guests
were invited. That the passage of
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22

A folding baby carriage is on the market:
This will be a great boon to worried
fathers. as you can shut the baby up at
any time
Amador ledger., 1906-06-22

JOB PRINTING, CITY RATES
You can get your Billheads |
Letter Heads, etc. printed at
the Ledger for less than you
can buy blank stock for else
where.
Envelops, per 1000 $500
Posters, IA sheet, so for 1.5O
Half sheets zoe
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-01-26
A. AND N. VACANCIES FILLED.
Prof. chss. D. Campbell Of College
Rev. Powell Of Brenham and
Mr.. c. z. Bartholomew.

Hon. George T. Jester of Corsi'
cana and Hon. W. j. Clay of Aus
tin. Commissioner of Insurance,
Statistics and History, were at
College this week in their capacity
as members of the board of direc'
tors oil the Agricultural and Me-
chanical College. They, together
with President Harrington, con-
stitute the committee on vacancies
in the college faculty, and in coE-
nectiun with lion. l.. ID. Amsler
Of Hemdstead, they compose the
buildings committee of the board.
Mr.. Amsler was not present, but
the two members present, consti-
tuting a majority of the committee,
accepted the new warehouse which
has but recently been completed,
and approved the repair work that
has been going on since the COM
mittee was last in session.
The committee on vacancies then
proceeded to fill several of the va
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-01-26
TEXAS wOmAN's COLLEGE.
Mr.. W. c. Davis Makes Address at the
Chapel Exercises Yesterday.

By invitation OF DR.. Geo. b.
Butler, the president, an Eagle
representative had the pleasure OF
attending the chapel exercises OF
the Texas Woman's College yester
day morning from $3.50 TO 10
o'clock. The young lady students
of the college marched in II body,
attended by the teachers, from the
dormitory to the chapel OF the
First Baptist chuach at $3.50 a. m ,
and made most regular, orderly
and oreditable showing. The total
attendance in all departments is
now sixty-three and four more pu-
pills are enrolled to enter Feb. /.
The chapel service opened with
the reading of the twenty-third
Psalm by DR.. Butler. This was
followed by a hymn IN which the
entire student body joined with
fine effect. Following a fervent
invocation, DR.. Butler called on
Mr.. W. c. Davis to address the
school on the subject Of Nineteen
Hundred and Five" Mr.. Davis,
who is well known as fluent and
impressive speaker, held the un.
divided attention OF the assemblage
for about fifteen minutes and his
remarks were timely and profitable.
The subject was handled with ref
erence TO the record of the past year
as an influence upon the future,
and Mr.. Davis marshalled before
his hearers the wonderful accom-
plishments of war, literature, sci
ence, etc, in the past twelve
mo nths; also the accomplishments
of gathering wealth. and the nm
covering Of ill.gotten gain. DE
emphasized especially the progress
of christian education, and in CON
clusion advised the young ladies
of the Texas Women's College to
give time and attention TO the
careful reading of good books.
One canno, fail to be impressed
with the strong school sentiment
which has already, within a few
short months, been established IN
this school; and this, taken with
the solid work being done, of which
there are manifold evidences,
leaves no doubt in the mind that
the future Of the Texas Woman's
College il assured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-01-26

resignation Of Mr.. Louis scholl
was filed by the election OF MI
C. f. Bartholomew. Mr.. Barihol'
emew graduated fr,m the Agricul
,ural and Mechanical College OF
iowa in June 1904. He spread hi'
senior work over two years, %
a large part of his time was taken
40 with his work as student assls'
tant in the department Of en,omoi
ogy. "On graduation" says rroi
II. f.. Summers, State En'omolo-
gist of iowa, "he was appointed IN
structor at a salary OF $500, with
the understanding that he was 10
have at least half Of his time free
for post graduate work. HIS work
here has been eminently satisiac-
tory, and / wish very much that
funds were avai.ible 70 offer him
such an increase Of salary as would
retain him here permanently.
But he has every right TO expect
from his training and ability a
much better position"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-01-26
THE BIG CARNIVAL.

The Brownie Balloon Company
carnival has attracted good crowds
the past two nights and appears to
be- giving general satisfaction. Those
who have seen all the carnivsls
which have been here say It Is de-
cidedly the best we have had yet
The attractions all show mp ~ they
are represented aud are wei! arrang-
ea with an open court in the middle
for the confetti battles and merry
making.
Madam Hilsr, the monkey bal
loonist, went up yesterday afternoon
aud made successful parachute
leap. This feature will likely be re.
peated on Saturday, and is worth at
tention.
The carnival will be here two
more DAYS aud nights. II you
haven't been yet, get the habit.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-01-26
THE PLAYER MAID.

The Player Maid" presented at
the opera house last night by Miss
Florence Davis and Mr.. Elliott DeX-
ter. with an all ound clever sup
porting company, proved 20 be a
beautiful society comedy drama
one of the best ever seen here. The
audience was not large, but could
not have been better pleased or
more outspoken IN appreciation.