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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

Members of the city council are to
be commended for their unanimous de-
cision to reject the offer Of play
ground for the exclusive use of white
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

For a third or fourth time a snow
and rain storm has arrived opportunely
and saved" once more the coming
wheat crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

Now that Leayenworth has de-
cided 10 try the commission plan of
government, newspapers printed in
cities all over the sJaye are getting
free with all sorts OF advice as to Just
how the people Of Leavenworth
should proceed to make their new
government q success. Inasmuch as
he possibility for q government by
commission was brought about by the
business men OF the city and In doing
which they incidentally smashed to
srnithereens . couple OF political ma
chimes, we would suggest that these
Same business men are capable OF
framing up an adequate government
Without any ADVICE from the outside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
GREEN BUG A WONDER.

Prof. Hunter. of the state univer-
sity. after visiting with the green bug
for a time, reports an opposition to
race suicide on the part of the green
bug that is alarming. He says there
are no separate sexes, but that each
insect has dual nature, and is ca
pable of reproducing itself. They do
not deposit eggs, but bring forth two
young ones at a time, and three times
day. The farmer who gets rid Of
an insect like this will have to fight
hard and early.-Atchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

eff Mr.. Roosevelt were mayor of Chi
cago there would be no Sunday sa-
looms" declared Charles w. Trickett,
the deputy attorney general of Wyan-
dotte county, In a speech he delivered
q couple Of days ago at Chicago. And
Il Roosevelt were deputy attorney gen.
eral for Wyandotte county there would
be no spasmodic closing Of the joints
there with a great fanfare of trumpets
and then q relapse for few months
during which time other joints spring
up to take the places of those that have
been put out Of business. All of the
joints would be closed all of the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19

Ccnxrssgnau ecotfs plan tor the es-
rnhaiahmsus Of 800 experimental farms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PREsS

The State Journal Is a member OF sne
Associated Press snd receives the fun DAY
telegraph report of that great news or
Ganixaticn for the exclusive afteinooa
publication In Topeka,
The news is received in The state jour
nal building ever wires for this sole nur-
pose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-19
Customs of the Street.

In crowded city streets. especially in
London and Paris. when driver ID
halted by another driver ahead of him
he throws up his hand or his whip
perpendicularly as warning to the
neTt driver checks his team and then
holds his hand or his whip as warn
ing to the man back Of him.
Thus there might be seen going up
ona after another in line stretching
back hands or whips to the NUMBER
of half a dozen or more as the priv
ers were successfully halted or SLOW
ed down by the blockade in front.
So Of drivers of horse-drawn We
htcles, whose drivers commonly SIT
high where their hands or whips can
be seen above their heads Th1s slg-
mailing is done somewhat differently
iow So in such circumstances what
the automobile driver does to signal
to the man back of him that ne rs
held ND Is to stretch his arm out out
side Of his vehicle horizontally TO the
right Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

tirely away from this work-a-day world and revel once more in the joys of child hood when we all thought fairies were real and the birds were there to act as their messengers
 The music which Mir. Luders has writ ten to accompany and Illustrate Mr. Rix- ley's idyllie book is characteristic and full of color. The melodies are suggestive Of the feathered singers of the forest It Is bright, melodlous and or the catchy order. It fingers in the mesuory-making you go from the theatre either hunning or whstling it's jolly rsfrains. There Is lots of comedy in WoodandY too for not only do the quaint and novel features of the opera sustain the interest, but the funny pranks of the Jay Bird keeps the auditors constantly laughing.
 The comedy is of ep clean and innocent variety and is absolutely free from any lures appeal to the artistic taste by req son of their beauty and variety The rem dition of the opera is said to be superb. New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Ch.- cago, i'll which four cities this musical conceit has enjoyed vogue of over 60 weeka,, all give it their hearty indorse- ment. Nothing produced by Henry W. artistic excellence, can quite compare with this, his Woodland" presentation. The company and production will be on the same magnificent scale as originally seen on Broadway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
coburn's Minstrels.

Headed by the ever popular comedian Dan Holt, the J. A. Coburn minstrels will come to the Jefferson theatre Tues day, matinee and night, with some of the best singing, newest novelties latest dancing and most laughable comedians that have been seen or heard here in a long time.
 For the past ten years Manager Co., burn has visited Birmingham yearly with one of the best most progressive minstrel attractions under the title of the Great Barlow Minstrels." Minstrel goers have learned to know his stand ard, Your moneys worth or your money back" as an absolute bond of good faith, an advance courier of all that Is new, novel and entertaining in minstelsy. Acting upon the advice of friends and managers in the south he decided this season to drop the word Barlow" entirely and next Tuesday he presents an entirely new company, new features, novelties and scenic effects under the title of "J. A. Coburn's Great CT Minstrels" with the same guarantee CT integrity as in the past.
 For years there has not been one of the original "Barlows'' in minstrelsy Milt G. and Jim Barlow have been dead some years, while Billy" has engaged in other lines of the theatrical profes- sion.
 One or two inferior attractions op- erating under a somewhat similar title to the Great Barlow to the detri- ment of Manager Coburn's business in- terests, caused him to make the change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Isabel Irving.

Isabel Irving, the captivating American actress who was seen for two seasons at the head of the company representing he Crisis Is to appear at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday night under the man. agement of Liebler & Co. in the new Je- rome K. Jerome play, Susan in Search of a Husband," by Eugene W. Presbrey, and will be supported by a peculiarly ex- cellent cast of players. Miss Irving her self was especially engaged to support Miss Robson in this present vehicle, which achieved an undeniable success at the Liberty theatre.
 It is doubtful if a better company in a better play ever visited the southern ter ritory, for the cast includes such excel lent players as Harry Hilliard, Alan Pol lock, Darrell Standing, Miss Lyons, all firmly established in New York as artists of more than ordinary ability. Liebler 6 Go. have never yet sent an inadequate company or an unsuccessful play in this direction. and from all accounts they have, outdone themselves in the present instance, for the reports of Susan in Search of Husband' stamp it as one of the most artistic, delicate, charming little comedies that has yet been given to the American public, and one which Is replete with a wealth of sentiment and first class comedy situations. The story is said to be as collaborating as breath of new-mown hay, and the working out of the decidedly complicated plot handled in a masterly manner by the author. The production Is in every detail exactly as 1t was presented at the Liberty theatre few weeks ago, and it has been prepared with the most extreme care in order to insure the perfection which must of necessity go with an artistic presentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Dockstader's MinstreIs.

There will be great hilarty at the Jef- ferson theatre Monday matinee and night, March 16, when Lew Doekstader and his minstrel company make their appearance. Dockstader stands alone as a minstrel en- tertainer and Is about the only man left who has a real minstrel show. There are other burnt organizations chasing the mighty dollar along the trail of the one night stands but Dockstader and his as- sociates are the only minstrel performers who get into the big cities. Dockstader las long since established himself as a. prince of minstrels. He has true sense of humor and a brand of satire that is keen, but yet kindly.
 Dockstader always comes with new monologue, and the pleasant memory he has left of his last excites lively antici- pations of ..4s new act. This year it is q skit called "A Dull Day In the White House." in which his imitation of the chief occupant of the executive mansion shows a wonderful bit of makeup" It is said to be very funny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
 "Arizona."

Much of the interest attached to the coming engagement of Hollis D. Cooley s great American play, Arizona by Au- gustus Thomas, Is due to the fact that since it's former tour 1t has been made a larger and more expensive production in every way. Last spring Manager Cooley produced 1t at the Academy of Music. New York, where it played an engage ment of 15O nights. Due to the large stage of that theatre, Cooley put Arizona" on In massive way, and the production in tact as given during this last New York run, will be brought to Birmingham and will be presented to the Bijou all this week.
 When Augustus Thomas wrote Ala bama," the ablest critics in America said he had written the best American play On the morning of September Il three or the best American critics in New York declared Arizona a better play than Alabama" The logical inference is evil dent Arizona" as the name would indi- cate, is a stage-told story of the lives and loves of men and women living Tn the picturesque section of our national do- main which is now knocking at the door of Congress with the demand for the dig mites of statehood The characters are typical of the sturdy civilization Of new country. Canby. splendid old ranchman, who dominates the Arayaipa valley; his kind-hearted but peppery-teln- pered wife; their two beautiful daughters, children of the plains, veneered with San Francisco culture: the officers and sol- diers of a frontier cavalry post-these are the principal types that move and live In a play said to be one of the best contri- buttons to the American stage since Bron- son Howard and Dion Boucicault laid the corner stone of that institutions founda- tion.
 The scenes of the play are on ranch close to the Mexican border and Fort Grant, one of the United States military posts, established primarily to keep the Indians in a passive condition. The dra- matic motive is simple, and the compli- cations which lead to the denoument ra- tional. The young wife of a colonel many years her senior, being wearied to the point of despair by her lonely life, has a passing spasm of romance, and Is on the verge of elopement with almost too trans parent a-villian, when the young lover of her sister foils the plan, but at such critical moment that he must himself bear the burden of suspicion or reveal the wife's frailty to her husband, who has been to him as father. With genuine manliness he chooses to shield the wom- an and await the future for his Just1nca- tion. By thus sealing his lips he inno- centlv developes series of crises that are highly tragic, and eventually ca tastrophe that kalts the movement or every corpuscle But when 1t is all over, and the sun breaks through the heavy clouds. one feels that in every step of the matter his judgment was sound ana his conduct gallant and heroic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Won by a Song.

From Words and Music.
 A real romance and in the most pro- saic surroundings came under the editors notice recently.
 A young New York friend of his was deeply in love with a most estimable young lady, whose home was in a Har- lem fiat, an almost impossible counting ground.
 Every time this young man called upon his lady love he was compelled to sit in a parlor that was only separated from the room in which sat the girls parents by pair of portierres. Naturally, but little love-making could be indulged in by the pair, and, to make matters worse, the young man was not permitted to take the young lady out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
ithout being accompanied by

without being accompanied by the mother.
 The young man possessed most pleas ing baritone voice. Upon a certain even- ing, not very long ago. one of the songs he sang was Reed and Balls My Dear" and as he sang it the young lady stood opposite him, where she could read the message of his eyes.
 Putting all his soul and his heart yearning into his voice, he sang this beautiful song, and at it's finish there came a pause of a few moments, during which the young lovers gazed into each others eyes and read the message lips fain would speak.
 Finally the silence was broken by a sigh and the murmured "Yes" of the maiden, and the happy youth, graspng her willing hand, led her into the next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

room to ask the conTent of her parent: to their union.
 In the nexf -oom sat the white-haired old mother, wlO. spectacles pushed away from her eyes, from which freely ran the tears, her knitting dropped neglected In her lap, while opposite sat the father, his newspaper fallen from his grasp and in his eyes, too, shone tears.
 The mystic spell of the song had taken them back over the vista of the past years to certain happy day.
 When the young folks stood before them, hand in hand, no explanations were necessary; the dear old mother sim l ply said: My dear childrenr' Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
The Gayety.

Phil Sheridan's ''City Sports will be tn, attraction offered by Manager Yost at the Gayety theatre this week, begin ming with matinee Monday afternoon.
 The City Sports need no introduction to Birmingham having been seen here last season in a whirl of merriment. The attraction this season will be different. however from last in that every part has been improved. The average bur lesoue patron might imagine that the "City Sports" could not be improved, but they have been. The women are said to be exceptionally attractive and the costumes the most gorgeous ever used by a burlesuue troupe in Birmingham The scenery Is new and the electrical enects are startling in their reality.
 From start to finish the performance Is said to be one merry whirl of music, gaiety. pretty women and dancing. The music is fresh and bright and Is rem dered by a conpany that can sing.
 Among the vaudeville features will be seen for the first time the five Salvaggis, European Novelty Dancers. Other head liner vaudeville artsists are Thompson and Carter, Humphries and Keeler and Minia Stanley, vocalist The acts have been especially selected for their diversity.
 The City Sports company, if it lives up to expectations, will be the most sue cessful entertainer that Manager Yost has offered at the Gayety theatre this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
5Oc MUSIC MUSIC ]! 1Z22c Any Popular Soc Music
 in the house l2h a copy T. WILLIAMS MUSIC HOUSE
The Penalty of Prominence.
g Youths Companion.

From the Youths Companion.
 Dorothy's father Is d militia colonel, and on recent occasion she saw him, in brave array, at the head of his regi- ment.
 "How did you like your father In his uniform?'' the colonel asked his small daughter that night. ,
 You looked handsomer than anybody else,'' said Dorothy, Loyalty, land you held your head up high But think they were mean not to let you have a drum to play on.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
MemoIi,s Concert Band.

The regular Sunday afternoon concert at the Majestic theatre, given by Mem oli's band of 30 pieces, assisted by vo- cal soloists, Is coming to be recognized as a high class as well as popular in stitution. The band is in fine form ana the programmes are made up of bright, artistic music, including a standard over ture and one or more religious numbers. The concert begins each Sunday at 3 n, m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
TT he Blue Moon.u

James T. Powers and notable com- pany of comedians come to the Jefferson theatre Thursday night in the trans Atlantic success, 'rhe Blue Moon'
 The story of "The Blue Moon is said to be a bright, logical little tale of the happenings in a British army post in India and it departs radically from the well-worn theme of mistaken identity and bankrupt treasuries. The locale allows great range in scenic and costumic in- vestiture, and 1t is certain that the Messrs. Shubert, the producers, have taken every advantage of their oppor- tunities.
 MT Powers, the star of the company, has for many years been numbered among our leading comedians and he has attained his place on the American stage purely by the clean-cut, legitimate quail ity which he has brought to his work. In 'The Blue Moon'' he has a role which affords him unusual advantages for good work. In the company are many old friends and new names. The cast in- cludes, among others, Clara Palmer, Nanon Jacques, Leslie Leigh, Myrtle Cos grove, Lucy Jane Johnston, Phil H. Ky ley, H. l.. Griffin, Max Sharpe, Edward Earle, Robert Brodrick, Frank Earring ton, Blanche Wilmot, Jennie Prager, the toe dancer, and superb chorus that shows to particular advantage in the several ensemble numbers. Many songs that have become popular favorites are included in the list of 20 numbers ren- dered during the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

All buyers were pleased with their bargains at our last sale. Will hold another auction sale of 15O mules and 30 horses Thursday, March 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
Accommodations Wanted.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 But why do you wish so many clos ets?" asked the puzzled architect.
 ''I want you to understand" replied the lady with dignity, that if our family isn't very old 1t has more skeletons than any other in the social bunch.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

We prepay express whs<ies and ship in plain boxes indicate Goods shipped day orders Schz Beer in casks 5O freight prepaid Remit in P. o. or Express Money Order.
 carry Scotch and other Whiskes and will submit prices upon request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
TO SELL-Small boarding house. M, care Age Herald.

Moonlight Ball at Hippo drome, Tuesday night, Mch. 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

Paul Jones 4 Star, the whis- ky of your grandfather, 4 qts., delivered, $4.50. Campbell Burton Co.,, Box 358, Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08

Don't take chances with peo- ole you don't know. Order from Wm. Wise O., Chatta- nooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
"Woodland.n

"Woodland" will be the attraction at the Jeffersbn theatre next Saturday mati- nee and night.
 This, it is claimed, is one of the daintiest and most attractive productions in tho dress of comic opera which the present day stage has seen When you go into .'Woodland' with the birds you get en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
A ADJUSTMENTS.
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 :" AT THE MCPHERSON.

SS%~ S-4 e-A S$ts@< %s A% 4-44 AT THE MCPHERSON. < Tuesday, matinee and night-J. <
 s A. Coburn minsLrels. & Wednesday ight-Isabel Irving <
 > in Crisis" % Thursday night--James T. Pow -%
 |. CTS in "The Blue Moon.n % Saturday, matinee and night ' Woodland" comic opera. ' AT THE BIJOu, <
 e All the week-Hollis D. Cooley's -~
 b play Arizona" < AT THE GAYETY. .
 All the week-"City Sports" ~
 N AT THE MAJESTIC. %
 ' This afternoon-MemolTs Con A
 e cert Band in popular programme. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-08
AT THE MAJESTIC.

This afternoon-Memoli's Con- cert Band in popular programme.
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-21

An epidemic of measles and
mumps was on.
La Junta was in the throes of a
butter famine"
About thirty new buildings were
in process of erection.
The Pueblo and St. Louis railroad
was headed for La Junta.
No. z was snowbound in Lamar
and came in fourteen hours late.
r. G. Graves christened his home
stead west of town Mountain View
Farm"
r. Phillips had secured upwards
of $40. 900 with which to start a
state bank.
Excavation was in progress for
the new pump house then owned
by the Santa Fe.
Miss Lizzie Mason arrived from
Spearville, Kan. "and will probably
remain through the summer" She's
here yet.
The La Junta Mining Company
was organized with a capital stock
of So 600. The object of the COM
pany was to prospect for coal. oil
and gas in the hills south of town.
1t was rumored that the Rock Is
land surveyors were near here, but
their exact whereabouts cannot be
ascertained. The promoter"
showed up twenty years later and
was royally entertained by some of
our leading citizens. He had all
kinds of dough.
All the engineers on the Santa Fe
road left their engines. March. Is,
1888, on account of the Santa Fe
violating their agreement of neu-
trality in regard to the Burlington
trouble. All the shop men. about
100 in number were laid off on the
18th and given the choice of taking
an engine or leaving the road. The
strike was settled on March 18th and
trains were running as usual.
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-21
T~eo,y Engineers laid or.

Owing to slack business on tt .
road the Santa Fe laid off twenty
enginetfs last Saturday. At the
time Of TIE reduction there were
forty engineers on the extra
board. but the recent order reduces
the number to seventeen. None of
the fireman were laid off, and seven
of the recently promoted engineers
were put back to firing.
The engineers laid off were as fol-
lows: C. H. Nevius, r. P. Richards,
M. Skyles. E. B. Lee. E. L. Pearson.
S. Kirkpatrick. B. Scott. d. G..
Crochet, C. G. Sutherland. X. d.
Shears, E. E. Mckee. j. M. Goebel.
j. Littleton, F. Breedlove, II. Gore,
l.. B. Moody. j. c. Stewart. N.
Edwards. w. j. Pearson and O. c..
Cummings.
Among the young engineers who
will go back to firing are the fol-
lowing: S. Kirkpatrick. r. D..
Shears. E. E. Mckee, j. Littleton,
F. Breedlove, H. Gore, N. Edwards.
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-21
Humor a.s Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
,, DuNcAN =. snIrn


When mothers cooking doesn't taste
develop measles.
II makes the world ,lolefuI place to
make n brilliant discovery and hall II
"a your own. only to have a lot OF driv-
cling acquainiances stand around AMI
cpumerate the people who have made
1t before.
A man VIII never be happy until he
has succeeded In browbcating his wife
ut least three times In order to prove
that he Is superior individual.
According To the specimens before
the public. one OF an affinity must have
an option on the dollars or they don't
sftine worth cent.
As u rule. woman doesn't care a
rap how much her husband stays out
nights inst so lie stays ut home with
her all the time.
Probably the most cogent reason why
n bachelor doesn't marry is because ne
feels that he was never fertile In ex-
cuses and expedicnts.
Undoubtedly women spend great
| deal of money III millinery. hut doubt
less the sweet things arg'" that The
money might just as Welt = np that
way as In smoke-cigar smoke.
A man who prdes himself upon he
Ing contrary Is best left in solitary con-
temptation OF his own grandeur.
The love OF evil Is very often the
root OF the money.
People who have nothing to lose
make the best fighters and the snrest
yictors.