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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-31

Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews Charles
Scribner's Sons). The hero Of most Of these
Is a boy Of 10, whose actions and humor
are not those Of nature but rather imagina-
lions Of a grownup mind that does not quite
understand boys. There Is humor In the
tales, spread pretty thin. and a good deal
Of attractive description Of outdoor life.
The best stories are those in which the grown.
ups do the talktng they at least do not have
to use the bad spelling and worse French
that is fathered upon the unlucky humorous
small boy.
Indigestion produced by the Russian meal
called zdkouskd after perusing a time table
Is probably the cause for Mr.. George Hor-
tons THE Edge Of Hazard the Bobbe-
Merrill Company. The hero, a young
leader of Boston society, with eyeglasses and
singular innocence Of the world, meets with
startling adventures at every stage Of his
journey from Japan, through Siberia to
Moscow. 1t seems a high price to pay
for his life, however. when al attractive
young woman throws herself to the wolves
and Is devoured.
The last two volumes issued In the sBea-
con- edition Of THE Novels, Stories and
Sketches OF F. Hophnson Smith Charles
Scribner's Sons) containing, XI., AT Close
Range" and XII, THE Wood Fire in No. s.
are as attractive as any that have appeared.
The author is at his best in short stories,
and these two collections, which have been
published in different form very recently,
must bring his complete" works nearly
up to date. The series may extend in
definitely, Of course; that Is the evil with
collected works Of authors who are still
alive and writing.
The recent death Of William Sharp and
the positive assertion that he was Fiona
Macleod" is the cause, we assume, for the
new edition OF THE Mountain Lovers
by Fiona Macleod (John Lane Company.
Apart from its own charm the story will
form a delightful introduction to the poetic
side Of the new Celtic movement. It will
always be a mystery Of literature how g
writer who wrote 50 much commonplace
under his W name as did William Sharp
could rise to a higher level under a pseu-
donym.
1t is an excellent idea to hold up to the
modern dabblers In American historical
romance one Of the old time classics. In
the days before the war, next to Fenimore
Cooper's tales, John P. Kennedy's Horse
shoe Robinson was the best known OF
Revolutionary rolnances. 1t is published
anew by the A. l.. Burt Company. New
York. and those who will take the trouble
to read it may discover that the modern
college girl has not invented this form Of
fiction.
Another return to earlier days will be
found in G. P. R. James's "Oarnley' "a. l..
Burt Company. Thaokeray and others
had their fun with James n his lonely
horseman.' but he wrote very respectable
historical romance, and 50 long as there
is a craving for that form Of literary food
his books should hold their own with others
In satiating il.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-31
COST OF THE NEW THEATRE
Not to Exceed 81 100 yOOO-Award In
Architect May Be Made by May L.

The architects who are to compete for
the New Theatre have been requested "a
meet the jury which will Judge their work
tonight at the residence Of Charles T.
Barney. 81 Park avenue.
1t has been decided that the building
shall not exceed 81, 100, 900 in cost. The
drawings Of the architects are to be de-
livered on April Fl, and 1t ie supposed that
The subscribers to seats and boxes will
have the right to occupy them only on three
evenings a week. These will include
two dramatic and one operate perform
anee, On the other nights the seats
and boxes will be sold to the public or
allotted to other subscribers. "
One Of the novel features Of the play-
house will be a restaurant and cafe on the
foyer floor, as we'll az a palm garden restau.
rant IN the top hoor.
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TO HAVE GERICKE'S PLACE.
Gustav Mailer Of Vienna May Conduct
Boston Symphony Orchestra.

According to advices received here
yesterday from Vienna Gustav Mailer,
now conductor Of the Imperial Opera
House in Vienna, is to be the x n
ductor Of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Mr., Mailer will not be at liberty, however,
70 conn here until a year from next October.
plans will not be divulged until after the
farewell concert of Wilhelm derioke on
April 20.
1t is probable that Fritz Steinbaoh.
in spite OF his denials, will come for this
i~nterregnum. The possibility that Mt.
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Books Received.

Dynamic Factors In Education" H. V, o'Shea.
CMscmillans)
the New Far East" Thomas P, Mlllard
(chArles Scribner's Sons)
"Humaniculture." Hubert Higgins. CFredericl
A. Stokes Company
"Krausz's Practical Automobile Dictionary"
siemund Krausz. (Frederiek A Stokes Company }
"a History OF All Nations. Vol XVI, The French
Revolution and the Rise OF Napoleon" Theodol
F. cathe. uea Brothers and Company, Philadel,
phiAJ
Marriage and Race Death" Morrison /. Swift
CThe Morrison |, Swift PTets, New York;
.Tho Snare OF Strength" Randolph Bedford
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Gerioke may still be engaged for another
year is by no Q excluded from o n
sideration. II Col. Higginson will accent
his terms Mr.. Gericke will be able to re.
main.
The decision Of Felix weineartner not
to return to the New York SYMPHONY
Orchestra next winter is closely Connected
with Gustav Mahler's call to Boston. Mr.,
Weingartner will, in accordance with
present plans, be called TO Munich to sue
oeed Felix Mottl at the Prinz Regent
Theater there. Mr.. Motif is expected to
be the successor Of Mailer in Vienna.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-31
PUBLICATIONS.
PUnlI6ArroNs.
II Story
i'm Five Chapters

What form OF human capacity now yields the largest return
in money!
That question was put to the head Of the French branch
OF the Rothschild banking house.
His answer was: Concentration"
IL.
Mental dissipation means weakness and failure; mental
concentration means power and success.
The newspaper habit is producing mental dissipation.
The eye fits from headline to headline like q capricious butterfly.
We get a mass OF unrelated facts and undigested knowledge.
We know of everything; we know nothing
This condition has produced a remedy.
A new school Of periodical literature has been evolved that
aims to coordinate the news OF the world; to set facts in their
relations; to tell what they mean; to discriminate, select, repro.
duce, and interpret; to give all sides and to make one'hat
the world understand how the other half think.
This school is ably represented by such valuable
periodicals as Tie ReptcW of Revte1os, The Literary Digest
Public Opinion, and the oldest and yet newest OF them all,
Current Literature.
Current Literature is the oldest in the sense OF
being first in the field. 1t inaugurated the school, II is the
newest because, under the new editorship Of Edward ]. Wheeler,
it represents the latest developments Of that school.
II has poise, briliancy, human interest, vitality; and the
public are finding it out. In four months is subscription
list has increased more than fourfOld.
The April number Of Current Literature is Just
out. To read it is a mental tonic; it videns the readers view,
siren CITIZENS his grasp, quickens his interest, and tones up his
whole intellectual system. ALI newsstands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
HOW IT WORKS.
Municipal Ownership at Clay
Center a Success.
Water Plant Owned by City
Since 1908.
is PAYING ITS WAY.
No Longer Amy Charge Made for
Fire Hydrants.
System Is Being Improved Out
Of Proceeds.

Clay Center, Kan, Jan. 5.-The Des-
patch says:
The question is sometimes raised as to
whether municipal ownership of the Clay
Center waterworks has been a success.
The statements made herein can be YER
flied in a moment at the city clerks
Office from the records kept by Mr.
Pucizey.
The records of the old waterworks
company show that between March 1,
1892, and June l. 1903. there were 242
users on the books. and that between
the dates mentioned 81 discontinued
leaving at the time the city took the
plant 1876 actual users. The rates were
high, and the volume of business that
could be done the way the plant was
handled would not have paid at any
rate that could have been collected.
There are now 40 users of water, the
books showing total of $50, with a few
discOntinuances in cases where people
nave moved away or houses become va
cant. There are no discontinuances,
because Of diSSa tiSfactiOn with rates or
service. The present rates are much
lower on the average than they were
under private ownership. It has never
been the policy of the city to run the
plant for profit but to give the users
the best of service at the minimum
rates that could be made and properly
maintain the plant. This it will be ad-
mitted is the correct idea of municipal
ownership. The people own the public
utility and manage it in the interest
of the public as a whole.
Under private ownership, the city was
under a contract to pay $4,000 a year
for fire hydrants. Since the city has
owned the plant not one dollar has been
charged for this purpose. The city has,
however, paid the interest on the bond
issue of $35, 00O-Which was hoated to
buy the plant These bonds draw 6 per
cent and the interest is 81, 100 a year.
If, however. the rates were what they
are il many places under private own
ership, the Clay Center plant would pay
it's expenses and maintenance and the
interest on the bonds Also and give the
city its fire hydrants for nothing. But,
it has not been the policy of the city
to run the plart for profit, but in the
interests of the people as a whole, ana
it is perfectly proper that the city should
pay something in lieu of fire rental.
Otherwise the users of water would be
paying something for many owners OF
property to protect that property. This
would be distinctly the case where ten
ants pay the water rental, as is very
often done.
When the we'll from which water
was taken was found to be inadequate
new wells were put down at an ex-
pense of S1.606.50 This would have
taken an additional amount of capital
if a private company had been oper-
ating the plant on the basis it is oper-
ated by the city. The plant, however,
paid out of it's credit balance $606.50
and as there was large idle balance
in the cemetery fund $1,000 was taken
from this fund to pay the rest.
There have been extensions to the
plant costing S1.483.6S, and an outlay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05

for second vice president and Miss King
man was elected.
Mrs. e. g. Foster was placed in nom
nation by the nominating committee
but Immediately declined the nomina-
ton Miss Maud Bishops name was
presented and Miss Gertrude Barnes
and Mrs. W. w. KitcheI were noninat-
ed from the floor. Mrs. Kitchell declined
and the ballot resulted in the choice of
Miss Bishop. Mrs. 2. D. Robertson and
Mrs. Don Carr were nominated for
treasurer and the latter withdrew in
favor of the former Mrs. G. A. Huron's
reelection as auditor was Unanimous.
The presidents report which followed
was an excellent resume Of the work of
her nine months Administered ton. Mrs.
G. A. Huron moved a vote Of thanks to
the civies committee and paid that body
an earnest tribute for the work it has
done in establishing public play
ground, reading room and kindergarten
on the east side.
appreciation to Mrs. Z. G. Foster, re-
firing secretary. for her work and it was
enthusiastically carried.
An adjourned meeting CT the fedora
ton will be held Thursday morning at
the Y. ". c. A. rooms in the Masonic
building.
The federation met yesterday for the
first time in the lecture room of the new
Baptist church at the corner of Jackson
and Ninth. It is a beautiful room and
as one of the club women said, fought
to inspire the federation" The meetings
have been held in Unity church in the
past and the federation is well pleased
with the change.
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His Bright, Spicy Letters Will
Appear No More.
No Longer Necessary to Discuss
Railroad Legislation.
OFFICE STILL OPEN.
Mr.. Yandegrift Says He May Re-
sumo Work.
His Explanation of the Suspen-
sion Of Letters.

Fred L. Vandegrift, author of the
''EHjah letters, has suspended opera
tiOns. His last letter has appeared in
this weeks country papers.
THE reason is said MI Vande-
grift. "that congress Is now in session,
and local discussion of the railroad
rate issue would be of no particular
benefit L shall keep my Office open
for some time, and later on may re-
new the publication of the letters.
have no other special plans for the
future
Mr.. Vandegrift's Elijah letters"
have been sent out free of charge to
all the country weeklies of the state
that would agree to print them. The
purposes of the letters was to fight
the Esch-Townsend bill for rate legis-
latiOn and to generally present the
railroad side of the rate regulation
problem. But such preachment was
cleverly sandwiehed in between spicy
items of political interest, catchy
sketches of well known Kansas men,
and interesting matter such as is char
acteristic of the Nandegrift pen.
OF course the railroads paid well for
such excellent service in their behalf.
But some weeks ago it was announced
that the publicity campaign" which
has been going on in the interest of
the railroads was about to end; that
the money was used up. and the va
rious state agencies such as the
Elijah scheme at Topeka, would be
closed up. At the time Mr. Vande-
grift denied that the shutdown would
interfere with his work. and he has
continued sending out his letters up
to this time
In the last letter the following ex-
PLANTATION is given of the decision of
Mr.. Vandegrift to cease sending out
the Elijah letters:
'"This is the last of the Elijah let
tiers for the present. Later in the
year, they probably viii be resumed,
but just now the subject of railroad
rate legislation is before congress and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
RING CAME BACK.
Romance of a Diamond Is Re-
vealed in Court.
Well Known Young People In
vOlyed in Complication.
1T is ALL FIXED UP.
Miss Winnifred Fox Receivers
Her Property.
Had Been Given to Miss Walker
by Arthur Beard.
IT is ALL FIXED UP.

This is the story of two well known
Topeka young women, d we'll known
Topeka young man, a diamond ring,
replevin suit, and a settlement.
Winnifred Fox vs.. Arthur L. Beard
and Miss Dode Walker-so ran the title
of the complaint filed in the city count
of Topeka on Thursday afternoon.
1t was very short and terse, declaring
that me defendants were in possession
of one diamond ring owned by the
plaintiff, which was worth the sum OF
S35. Damages of S25 were also asked
which was declared to be for the alb
scnce OF the ring from its owner for one.
da.-.
The case was fled in the city court
on Thursday afternoon al 2.30 o'clock.
Half an hour later, A. H. Case, who
drew up the petition for Winnifred Fox
informed the court that the matter had
been patched up and that the papers
need not be served.
The ring had been returned OF its
owner.
just what the story back of the case
is-not even the lawyer knew. When
asked this morning to tell about it, Mr..
Case said:
''AlI I know is that yesterday the
plaintiff and her father came in here
and told me that she and MI. Beard had
exchanged rings. They seemed to be
exceedingly good friends. Mr.. Beard re-
celved from Miss Fox a diamond ring
worth somewhere from $50 to $50.
Mr.. Beard then gave the ring to Miss
Walker. She wore it. Miss Fox went
to Miss Walker, upon hearing that the
latter would probably leave the city
and go to Chicago Monday, and de-
manded the diamond. She was refused
so with her father she came to see
me what could be done. We drew UP
replevin suit Mr.. Fox said that it was
not the value CT the ring, but it was
because it was a keepsake which he
had given to his daughter and wanted
back at any cost. He told me to get It
back if I possibly could. short while
after we had filed the replevin suit
received word that Miss Walker had re-
turned the ring TO Miss Fox She evil
IDENTIFY had taken counsel with someone
and deemed such action best. 1 asked
the marshal of the city court not TO
serve the papers. The whole matter
ended right there. Miss Fox got back
her ring- I don't know why Miss
Walker refused to give it up. other than
she said that Mr.. Beard told her to keep
it. I didn't inquire into the story any
furthof."
Miss Winnifred Fox lives at 1912 Van
Buren, street. Miss Walkers home is
at 211 East Seventh street. Arthur
Beard is the son of L. Beard, who has
a wholesale nction company on Jack
son street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
VICTORY COMPLETE.
Morales Lost About $50 Men and Fled
From the Field.

Cape Haytien. Hayti, Jan. s.
Further advices received here today
from the scene of the hostilities be-
tween the troops of the temporary
president of Santo Domingo, General
Caceres. and the forces of the fugi-
tive president, General Morales, say
that the defeat of the latter before
Puerto Plata, January 3, when Gen
erai Demtrio Rodriguez. the Morales
commander lost his life, was COM
pIete. About $50 men were killed or
wounded. The remainder of Morales
followers embarked on the gunboat
Independence. of Puerto Plata after
which the vessel sailed for Monte
Cristi.
General Guellito. the former gov
ernor of Monte Cristi, who with his
troops. had declared himself in favor
of Morales. on being Informed of the
death Of General Rodriguez, decided to
fight in his own behalf and is preparing
to attack Santiago, south of Puerta
Plata.
General Jiminez. the former presi-
dent of Santo Domingo, has left Puerto
to Plata for Monte Crish and it is IN
derstood will. with the assistance of
Morales. compete for the presidency
of the republic against the other can
didates for that Office.
According to the reports brought
here by messengers, a large part of the
Dopulation of northern Santo Domingo
is in favor of General Jiminez-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05

Either Phone 900
AND GIVE US A
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
ALBERSES RELEASED.
One of Them Is Compelled to Leave
the Country.

Des Moines. Ia. Jan. 5.-H. A. and
William Albers Des NGoines men, who
were thrust into a Nicaraguan prison
three months ago for alleged lese
majestic, in that they are said to have
objected to a search of their house for
contraband goods and of speaking
harshly OF the president. have been
given their release William upon con-
dition that he leave the country. H.
A. AIbers will be permitted to remain
and look after his interests. The gov
eminent at Washington took up the
matter upon complaint of Des Moines
relatives of the men, and Germany
likewise became interested The men
were German, and William never had
been naturalized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE.
Was shock of Mine Explosion That
Killed Twenty-One Men.

Bluefeld. W. Y. Jan. eleven
victims of the Coaidale coal mine dis
aster have been removed from the
mines. other bodies have been To-
Gated.
Twenty-one miners in the COaldale
company shaft at CoaldaIe were prob
ably instantly killed by an explosion
that took place there. Three white
men and eighteen colored men were
entombed and no hope is held out that
any of them escaped death. The ex-
plosion was of terrific force and
caused intense excitement throughout
the surrounding country, many people
believing an earthquake had occurred.
The mining cars and most of the prep
erty used in the mines are supposed
to have been blown to pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
WITCHES" GARROTED.
They Killed q Child to Get It's Heart
for = POuItice.

Havana, Jan. 5.-Domingo Bocourt, an
old negro. and Victor Molina, nolatto.
were sarroted at the prison here today
Both men were regarded as witches" by
their associates. Their crime was the
hideous murder OF white baby. zoila
Diaz for the purpose of procuring the
heart Of a white female child which the
witches prescribed as a poultice for a
certain woman cure for barrenness.
The child's body was found smoked and
salted weeks after the crime. The exc
cutions passed off promptly. There was
no special incident and no witnesses ex-
cepting those officially designated to be
present. A dozen other men and women
crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
NO QUARTER GIVEN.
Record of Casualties in the Fighting
in Macedonia.

Saloniea. European Turkey, Jan. 5-A
return. issued by the Turkish authorities
show that 1.132 casualties resulted from
the fighting in Macedonia between Turk
ish troops and Bulgarian, Greek and Ser
Wan revolutionary bands during 1905. Al
together 10 encounters took place in The
villayets OF Salonica. Monasto and Uskub
in which the insurgents lost 500 men kill
ed and 20 wounded. In addition the troops
captured 225 prisoners. The troops lost
20 killed and 145 wounded A comparison
of the number Of men killed with the
number wounded shows that no quarter
was given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05

of $26O.59 for a heater to turn hot
water into the boilers instead of cold
to reduce the expense of producing
steam. Both these items have been
paid from the credit balance of the
water works, and every other item of
expense and maintenance. Not cent
has been used by the plant from any
fund excepting the $1,000 from the
fund mentioned to help put down the
wells. and this can readily be paid by
the water collections in a short time If
the credit balance continues to grow
as it has been growing. The plant has
shown a credit at the end of every
year since the city has owned it, and
of course this balance is growing as
the volume of business increases. Some
additional land was even purchased by
the water works fund
The last report of Mr.. Puckey as
water commissioner was to May 1.
1905. and is given below It will be
noted that the receipts of the year are
S43154 greater than those of the pre-
vfous year. The plant is in excellent
condition in every way.
Annual report of the water commission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
STEAMER SINKS.
Following a Fire Originating in spon.
teneous Combustion.

Saigon, French Indo-China. Jan.
The British steamer Carlisle sank in
the Saigon river yesterday after a con-
Migration on board following an ex-
plosion of powder due to spontaneous
combustion Two Of her crew, an en-
gineer and sailor. are missing MANY
persons We're injured during the ex-
citement attending the rescue OF fhs
remainder Of the crew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-05
INTEREST AROUSED.
BY Report of Movement of the Z. S
North Atlantic Fleet.

London. Jar. 5.-The announcement
that the second squadron Of the North
Atlantic fleet in command of Rear Ad-
miral Charles D. Sigsbee win be at
Gibraltar which is near Algeciras at
about the time when the Moroccan
conference will assemble. has aroused
interest here in diplomatic circles.