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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
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ToPEKA FOUNDRY
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Nathaniel Haynes died at his home
1921 Harrison street. Friday afternoon
of paralysis at the age of "A years.
The funeral will be held from the fam
lily home Sunday afternoon at 2
o clock and will be under the auspices
Of the local camp of odd Fellows In
terment will be in the Topeka Gem
etery.
Alexander A. Vogel died Friday after
noon at his home, 212 Van Buren, street,
of heart disease, at the age of 70 years.
The funeral viii be held Sunday after
noon from the German Lutheran
church, corner o. Second and Van
Buren, streets. at 2:So. Interment in the
Topeka cemetery.
Daisy Thelma Breyman, the three
year-oId daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Breyman. 1927 North Polk
street died of a complication OF dis
eases Friday. The funeral will be
held from the family home at 10
o'clock Sunday morning.
Robert 3. Allison died Saturday morn
ing at 4:45 o'clock at hts home 1905
Polk street from heart trouble followed
by a stroke Of paralysis. He was 81
years of age at the time Of his deatll.
The deceased leaves his wife and six
3 children, four sors and two daughters.
The funeral announcement will not be
made until later. Mr.. Allison came to
Kansas in 1859 from Pennsylvania and
in 1864 placed the first stock of goods
in Usage county. In 1871 he married
Elizabeth Chambers of Burlingame, re-
siding there until four years ago when
he moved to this city Mr.. Allison was
well known to the business men of To-
peka as the rural route advertiser and
director.
Mrs John P. Bauer died this morn
ing a her home, 235 Tyler street, at the
age of II years, from complication Of
troubles. The funeraI viii be held from
the family residence at four o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Her husband, three
daughters. Mrs. F. F. Weber, Mrs. ".
S. Parkhurst, Mrs. Roehr and a ron,
John T. Bauer. Jr.. survive her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
MESSAGE TO WOOD.
President Roosevelt Congratulates the
General on Victory.

Washington, March 1o.-President
Roosevelt today sent the following
cablegram of congratulation to Major
General Wood at Manila regarding the
recent encounters with the Moros near
Jolo:
Washington, March 10.-Wood, Ma
Mia: I congratulate you and officers
and men of your command upon tn
brilliant feat of arms wherein you and
they so well upheld the honor of the
American flag.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

454.950 over last week. The state
ment follows:
Loans SI,019,57 500, decrease ST.
259. zoos deposits S1.0O1. $500 de-
crease S27,613, 900; circulation SSH
43S,700s increase. 531.70O; legal ten
ders S78, POO, decrease S1.443,5OO;
specie S17s,66S.000. decrease $4,000
500; reserve s256.946.70O. decrease
50, 448sSo0; reserve required $250.4S3,-
600, decrease S6,903, 250; surplus S.
463. 700, increase $1,454.95O; ext. S.
deposits $s,878,65O, Increase $780,
925
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
DR.. SMITH COMING.
Well Known Chinese Missionary VIII
Be Here Monday.

Four distinguished foreign mission
aries working under the direction of the
American board are TO be in Topeka
Monday for an all day meeting at the
First Congregational church. With the
four missionaries is A N Hitchcock,
secretary Of the American board. They
are making a tour of fifty cities
throughout the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

The term Fpiano bargain means all that the word
implies at this sae-you fully depend on this We
sacrificing all profits and in many instances goodly
portion of the factory COST order to sell every piano by
March H. Attend this sale early and the piano
bargain Of lifetime You get one now at wholesale
factory prices and less and easy monthly pay
ments if desired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

No less than five acts each Of them
as good Of their kind as there is on
the vaudeville stage, have been secured
by Manager Hagen for next weeks bill
at the Novelty theater. They give
every promise of providing as good a
show as has been seen at this popular
theater during the winter. One of the
strong novelties on the bill is the act
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

You have choice at this sale of the worlds best
pianos acknowledged and credited such by the most
famous musicians 1t is not possible to make any better
pianos than the Chickering Hobart NJ Cable Ivers &
Pond, McPhai straube, and many other makes have
here at this sale We know this stock consists of the very
cream Of the piano market together with the best and
most reliable medium priced and fully guaranteed pianos
call of investigation will fully verify the truth Of this
efofaroort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
MANY KILLED.
Explosion of Gas in Mine Sets 1t
on Fire.

Paris, March 10.-A terrible catastro-
Pie has occurred at coal mine in the
Courriers district OF the Pash-De Calais,
is miles from Bethune. An explosion OF
gas has killed many miners and three
chambers Of the mine are on fire The
number of victims is not known, but
1900 miners descended into the pit this
morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
FOUND DEAD IN FIELD.
James KeeIan, Leavenworth Farmer.
Supposed to have been Murdered.

Leavenworth, kan. March 1O.-The dead
body OF James keelan. a prominent far
ner living near LinWoOd was found in
the timber today. He had been missing
for two days. Foul play is suspected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

on and after March Z. 1906, No. 11s
will leave Topeka daily at 1926 a. m,
and Nc. at 11:45 a. m. daily As the
time OF departure Of these trains is
carrier than heretofore, you'll miss your
train unless your remember this.
T. L KING, Agent
Topeka. kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
Weeklv Bank statement.

New York, March 10=The state
ment of the clearing house banks for
this week shows that the banks held
Sc. 46S,700 over the legal reserve re-
quirements This is an Increase of ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
AN ENGTNEER MISSING.
Locomotive Blows Up in California
With Serious Results.

Gold Run. Cal. March 10.=Engi-
ueer. F. D. Doran of Rocklin. is miss
Ing and Fireman G. T. Austin, Of
Rocklin. and Brakeman w p. Frazer.
Of Sacramento, are injured seriously
d the result Of a locomotive blowing
up between this place and Cape Horn
last night on the Central Pacific road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
SPECIAL NOTICE

OF
his reputation OF
publishes
he
sunday.
4 m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

The force of the explosion knocked
down telegraph poles along the track.
IrafIic was blocked for five hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
A SPECIAL OFFER

Everyone Opportunity receive the benefits of his
AAA powers, and demonstrate the ut -
OA satisfaction of all that he has equal 81
PaInnist and CairvOyant he will for the first time
sN during his professional Reduce his Con- N
- sutation Fee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
NOT SO WELL.
Miss AnthOny's Condition Is Less En-
cOuraging Today.

Rochester N. Y. March 1o.-Susan
B. Anthony's condition is not quite so
encouraging. She rested we'll until
midnight, since which time she has
been very restless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
Just One More Week. and There Is No Doubt But Every
Piano Will Be Sold By the End Of Next Week.
SALE Will END MARCH II, 1906
Scores of People Have Purchased Pianos at This
Great sale and Saved Nearly Half the
Usual Price.
VERY EASY TERMS OFFERED ALL PATRONS

Investigate This Opportunity the Coming Week For
1t is the Last Week and They Will Go Quickly.
Every Piano Must and VIII Be Sold. Open Every
Evening. $40 Kansas Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
..The ChrIsfian,, Is Dead.

New York, March 10.=Edward j.
Morgan, the wen known actor who ap-
peared as John Storm in THE Chris
tan, was found dead in his bed today
in his room in the Belle Clair hotel
Heart disease was pronounced to be
the cause of death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

Change Of time. Rock Island. effective
March 10, 1905. See time card.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

THE healing household remedy. Satin
skin cream should always be handy. sc.
LADIES wishing to see a beautiful line
of Mexican ponEee embroidered shirtwaists
and Egyptian silk and Mexican drawn
work, embroidered shirtwaist patterns
please call at 81 Monroe St, or call Bell
tel STA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

Mr.. Morgan played "The Christian
in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-10

State Journal. 1Oc a Week
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

comedian as well as a clog-dancer and had been
engaged by the late Mr.. George Conquest to ap-
pear in pantomime at the old Surrey Theatre.
Sir Augustus visited the latter playhouse during
the run Of the production simply remarked, after
looking on for awhile, that Dan was "rather
good" and afterwards offered him lengthy en-.
gagement at Drury Lane at salary which the
comedian once confessed had, up to that time
been beyond his widest dreams.
A MALE SOPRANO
At the beginning of this year Mr.. Scott han.
pened to- be at certain small suburban music
hall, where his attention was attracted bv the
"turn" of youth of nineteen, who was giving
limitations of wellknown actors and actresses
Struck with his wonderful voice. mimetic powers
and versatility, Mr.. Scott promptly engaged the
artist for performance at the Alhambra, and so
well was the turn" received at the ellknown
house that the manager at once secured this artist
for number of years.
Even more curious, however, is the story oe Mr.
Scott's discovery of the baritone singer Fills
Barrieton One day Mr.. Scott received a letter
from an out-of-york clerk, who pleaded earnestly
for employment Of any sort at the theatre. Mr..
Scott was touched by the appeal, and wrote to
the unknown correspondent making an appoint
ment
In response Ellis Barrieton, Young man Of
about twenty-eght years of age presented him.
self. He was questioned to his capabilities, and
eventually hesitatinsly offered to sing. When he
did sing Mr.. Scott recognized that there was a
gold mine in his possession OF a remarkable and
unusual vocal capacity. Mr.. Barreton, while be
ing quite unable to explain his wonderful power,
sang pure soprano songs with the ease of prima
donna, lie was at once engaged, and when he
appeared on the Alhambra stage in the evening
dress of a regular artist he created a furore, and
has been popular star ever since.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11
f-<xOArtOND CUT DkArfOND~

Worthy & Co. never disappoint Kindly open
the casket, will your On this table, please.
lie spoke in the precise, even tones which had
for some reason annoyed Morris when the pur-
chase of the diamond necklace had been ar
ranged.
yes, it looks very we'll You must admit
that / was right to prefer IL in a casket Of my
own design" Mr.. Wexford conceitedly lifted
the necklace from its setting and held IL to
the light Of the lamp The stones flashed daz-
zlinsly, superbly
"G am more than satisfied" declared Mr.. Wex-
ford. as no laid the necklace back. He paused,
cogtating. At his hand on the writing table
were the tissue -wrappings which had inclosed
the casket He shut the lid with snap, and
started to refold the tissue.
"If you will permit me- said Morris.
please pass me that box of matches, will
you?" put in Mr.. Wexford, peremptorily disre
garding the offer. "They are on the mantel
piece -there You cannot miss them
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

ture was a complete success, and today the form
er clerk is earning much in week as he
formerly earned i'll twelve months.
Although this rapid rise is somewhat excep-
tional other cases almost as remarkable. A
short time ago | was chatting with champion
trick cyclist who earns between 5000 and $500
per week for one turn per night Eight years
ago he went from this country to England seeking
an engagement. American managers told him
they had all the trick cyclists they wanted and
some managers here made the same remark when
he applied to them.
Ultimately, however, the late Mr.. Charles
Norton on whom the sobriquet Father of the
Halls" was bestowed, gave him fortnght's en-
gagement at the Palace Theatre, London, after
seeing his performance, an engagement which ul
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

quest that Messrs Worthy a. Co sho,,,a 1.,,..--
.ne necklace Worthy expressed M s,,ss1s;..
but srinned instead Morris brouah. 'i uip'ise, H,
sealed packet, and was casting about IL ~ - sns
now to commence the other part Of HE stnr, ,,,-u
when his companion, az if without thouabt ,,,sL
cd his fat finger under the tape
"Herel You'll break the seall" cried Nforr;.
too late. Nio'lis'
Easily do it up again. Lady NIuriel Tbino,u.
bob won't lnow that he sealed it, WORTHY
regarded Morris innocently. did he seer, ~
like the diamonds| he dueried
He didn't throw them back al me-"
Did You like them?"
What are YOU driving at?'
Worthy laughed in his annoying way. and
Wlonout answering triumphautly unwrapped the
Slssues' Suddenly his laugh stopped: both men
looked blank, Morris utterly so fearful snk
lng at his heart seized him. No casket was in
slue the package now, but rather a small com
non poX OF the same size On the ton was
q s.s,N csrd on which was scrawed, "Mr. John wex
lords compliments!"
IT was emptyl
.,S, .siVn an exclamation Morris collapsed
tho sue changed them whilst was looking for
whlte- and sick even as Worthy incomnreben.
siVely V,ly began to chuclSle once more.
Done on both sides, dear Williaml Diamond
cuu diamond! Wexford changed the casket for
tne box little dreaming that should change
MS necklace for the paste one! You aggravated
me INTO doing it, luckily. / knew from his
note which you wouldn't read that the casket
would come back here-or at least. I tbouSbs
u would. His laughter grew at the Others
discontinue until sobering, he asked curiously:
but, what made you say she,' dear William?
And why were you looking for matches?"
But the junior partner had already retired
to his office and was furiously boltng the door!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

took time to satisfy himself. In the meantime
the servant had heard something of his remarks
TO his wife about excessive expenditure and the
advisability Of learning the equivalent values of
the German and English currency, and she kept
clear Of swindng, and then gave notice
Then came the question Of character He dared
not say plainly that she had robbed him, yet he
could not say distinctly that she had served him
honestly. If he did the latter, then the next
master might call the attention of the police TO
the character and there would be chance of his
getting into trouble for giving false reference
Somehow, the old fraud might be made clear and
then he would be closely questioned.
After some anxious thought, he simply stated
that she had been in his service for certain
TIME, and then awaited developments. Luckily,
the police passed that ds reference. But both
master and mistress feel even now rather
ashamed Of not having been able to do some
thing definite.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

would peep apprehensively towards his part
ners room, Just before o'clock Worthy ven.
tured to enter the sanctum, disturbing the other
in the midst of his monthly accounts
Il was thinking that f You should bring the
necklace back remarked Worthy amiably lyI"its
just likely some little alteration may be nee
essary, YOU knowyou might put It in the safe"
II am hardly likely to put it in the frel"
snapped Morris.
DO You think of having fire tonieht?" ask
ed the other bffably. Its not very cold"s
"Tt is just as necdful for me to have fire
this evening"" said Morris, with killing en-
phass, "os it was for you to light up the shop
Immediately after lunch"
did 1?' Worthy looked cheerfully blank
"Oh, wellgoodnght, dear Wiaml Take care
OF yourself. And be sure you get The eheque."
He fled alertly, and Morris ledger bounced
from the door to the ground.
Having placed the packed casket reverenty
on the counter in full sight of his partner,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11
The Discovery Of Vaudeville Stars

80 1ENERALLY speaking, a music hall
M manager need go no farther than the
Yr1155d nearest dramatic and musical agency
- Ior any fresh talent he may require
These agencies usually have on their
books large variety of new artistes waiting for
trial and engagement, although it must be con.
tessed that the performances of some of these as
pirants to theatrical fame are often of such
character that instead of becoming "stars" they
get little beyond the trial stage.
Managers, however, are by no means dependent
upon dramatic agencies for new talent. Neither
is an agent absolutely necessary TO the embryo
artistic in search of an engagement. Several of
best-known vaudeville artists have reached
the top of their profession without any introduc-
tion or preliminary putting on the part of an
agent, although in later years they may have
employed TO conduct their business affairs
The majority of managers are always willing to
hear and see anyone who claims to be capable
Of giving an attractive turn" and it has often
happened that they have thus found first.hand
a new "star" artist.
ONTO THE PROFESSIONAL STAGE
Take the of a certain popular comedian,
for instance, who has sprung into fame during the
last four OF five years. For quite a number Of
years this comedian augmented his income as
clerk by singing at smoking concerts IN the town
where he resided. He tried to get on the profes-
sonal stage, but managers did not consider him
good enough for an engagement.
He thought otherwise however, and at last
boldly wrote 10 a wellknown London music hall
manager asking for a trial. His confidence in
himself was fully vindicated. After listening to
his turn, the manager recognized in the visit
ing comedian a genuine mirth-maker, and prompt
y booked him for several engagements. The ven
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

auded, but this experience shows that it has its
Disadvantages.
The lady knew nothing of the language, and,
when her husband was obliged in the course of
business to take up his residence in the German
capital, she had to trust TO the servant great
deal, The master was away all day, and the
mistress could do nothing else.
After three months or 80 it becme evident TO
the gentleman, ON making note of the house
hold expenditures that the servant had been rob
bing him 1t was, however, exceedingly difficult
probably impossible, to prove it. The fraud had
been done skillfully, and, although he satisfied
himself that he had been robbed, he saw that it
would be too much trouble TO institute a prose
cution. The servant had artfuly Cooked" tie
bills and had so arranged that the housekeepers
had received what was really due, but she had
pocketed tue remainder. Yet il all looked fair
and above board.
He is not man to do things in hurry, so he
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

timately ran into several months, and enabled
the trick cyclist to gain such footing on the
music hall stage that he was able TO ask practi
cally his own terms from other managers who de-
sired to engage Mr.. Morton's find"
1t is possible, by the by, that Mr.. Morton dis
covered more music hall stars" than any other
manager, His keen judgment with regard to
capabilities and possible drawing power" of any
artistic to whom he gave trial was rarely at
fault Like the late Sir Augustus Harris, Mr..
Norton was very fond of quietly visiting other
theatres with view to discovering new artistes,
and thus brought many men to the front who
might otherwise have remained in obscurity
To MIR. Morton belonged the credit of discov-
erng many popular stars"
Mr.. George Grossmith practically commenced
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

his brilliant career an entertainer under Mr..
Morton's management. After assisting his father
during the day time in the press box at Bow
street police court, Mr. Grossmith helped to fill
the program of the concerts which Mr. Morton
instituted at the old Philharmonic Theatre with
quaint musical sketch, entitled "Theatricals al
Thespian Lodge" Little did Mr. Grossmith
think in those days that years after he would
again be with Mr.. Morton at the Palace Theatre
at salary at least thirty times as large as that
received at the. old Philharmonic Theatre.
The previous mention of Sir Augustus Harris
reminds me that it was during one of those quiet
visits to smaller theatres which the famous
manager of Drury Lane was wont to make that
he discovered" Dan Leno. At the time Leno
was Just beginning to be recognized as a genuine
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

Morris fumbled for them whilst the paper
cracked under Mr.. Wexford's small fingers.
When the matchbox had been discovered the
casket was practically covered once more.
''Will you tie the tape carefully" requested
Mr.. Wexford "Now, if you'll just hold a
match I'll seal the tape myself"
He took the sealing wax from the tray of
the writing table, and, with quiet deliberation,
sealed the knot using heavy gold ring upon
his left hand.
"May l trouble you to write the address?" he
continued. Il wish the necklace to be quite
a surprise. Here is pen. To Lady Muriel
Grosvenor, at the old Manor House, Burnhams
Cross, Hampstead, n w. Thank you, so much" !"
He took the pen from Morris fingers and
poised it over his already opened cheque book.
Seventeen hundred and fifty pounds" He
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11

Worthy put on hat and coat and departed
When all had been safely barred up Morris
left the shop, telling the policeman duty
that he would be back under the hour.
AT the Russell Hotel Morris was shown up
to Mr.. Wexford's room at once.
The apartment in comparative darkness
when Morris entered the blinds were drawn
close. AT first he could only just distinguish
the dapper little figure of their customer.
Mr.. Wexford was seated at a small writing
table reading by aid of heavily-shaded lamp.
At Morris entry he turned back the edge of the
shade and wheeled his chair about
II have brought you the necklace" com
menced Morris; but the other interrupted him.
"Ah, at last! / almost began to fear
He corrected himself mo. | know that Messrs
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11
Sunday Law for Paris

1EE Sunday Rest Act is, of course.
|" political measure When the other
j side want to be particularly obnoxious.
lzfSSsNI they say, "Oh, you wish to make Paris
tSExG9 as bad as London on the Sunday
There was some terrible threat of that
sort going about, but there is really very little
danger. You cannot imagine the Boulevards
without their cafes and their theatres upon the
first day in the week, 1t is the one moment
when the respective proprietors hope to make
money. Not to be able to get a consommation,
not to be able to gossip with friend over the
book, to listen to the band, to applaud the artistic
in the "cafe concert" to laugh at the comicali-
ties Of the funny man, TO see the latest success
at the theatres-these are unthinkable depriva-
tions for the gay, light-hearted dweller by the
Seine. No, they may shut the shops and stop
the hair-cutting on the Sabbath. but theatre
less, cafe-less Paris is impossible absolutely
impossible, mon cher Monsieur.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-11
Railroad Stations at Sea

'hSoNS making use Of the Long Branch
division OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
for the first time are amused to find
railroad station located on bridge in
the nniddln nf Rnrnner.L L.. c--L