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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
JOHN ROYCE is BACK.
Got His Newspaper Troubles
Slaughtered Out at Last.

John @. Royce returned from Phil
ipsburg today, where he has been
STRENGTHENING out the tangle in which
his paper was left by the man whom
he placed in charge. He says:
II had a contract with this man
bv which he was to pay all the ex-
penses of the office and give me half
the net profits I found that he had
been wasting much money in high
life, and that there were many b1lls
unpaid. He had also collected up ev-
erv cent he could and departed. 1
don't know that I have any criminal
action against him, but I figure that
7 am out about four or five hundred
dollars. t4=
81 now have placed the paper IN
D,vaII. who I trust will be salts
Factory manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
STAGE AN AID TO CHURCH.
Paul Gilmore Is for a Policy of
Cooperation.

Instead of opposing the stage, as
some Of them are inclined to do.
churchmen should work hand in hand
with the promoters OF the clean drama
according to Paul Gilmore. who will
appear in 1.-THE Wheel Of Love" at the
Grand on Wednesday.
Naturally, the first object of the
stage is to amuSe, or, more properly,
to entertain, while that of the church
is to instruct and uplift,' said Mr..
Gilmore during the course of a recent
interview at Sioux City. There is not
such a great difference between these
two purposes. With the pulpit little
more liberal, the intolerance toward the
stage which once existed in some reli-
gious denominations, is passing away.
The new tolerance has led churchmen
to see the vast possibilities for good
that lie in the drama. The natural
result is Cor them. instead of denounc-
ing the theater as an institution, mere
ly to inveigh against those demoraliz-
ing productions of which, unfortunate
ly, there have been too many.
Here is where the church can help
the stage, and at the same time help
ing and less dogmatic. and
the stage as interesting as it is now
but lass frivolous. the ends of both
could be better served.
And the way to attain this object
is by closer sympathy between the
two. I am happy to say that the in
creasing antipathy to the theater, itself
by encouraging attendance upon
clean, ambitious plays. 1t is self evil
dent fact that managers will give
theater patrons the class of attractions
they desire. If the public demands
degrading drama, that is what will be
given. The reverse of the proposition
Is equally true.
Therefore, If church members be-
come supporters of the theater, insist
inc upOn wholesome plavS the Drl1ri-
ent, nauseous drama, which has done
so much towards provoking adverse
criticism of the stage, will of necessity
PASS away, or will be confined to the
third rate, cheap theaters patronized
only by those of low instincts.
"I do not mean that plays should
1 preach sermons. or that they should
Ne serious on the line of being devoid
of fun. To the contrary, the province
of the stage must always be to enter
minish the number of comedies and
farces. These may contain lessons or
point morals, but a sermon is not OBJ
truded. The good Is done by indirec-
ton, and by the absence of indecency
and suggestiveness. The people after
a hard days work simply have an
evening of care free, whoIes ome hon
est mirth, and go home refreshed and
bettered and more able to meet the
trials of the coming day and the duties
of citizenship.
Let every church members attend
the presentation of every good play
that comes his way and remain away
from every bad one, and before many
years there will not be an objection
able attraction on the road
That Mr.. Gilmore has a remarkable
hold on the favor of playgoers all
through the south and the west is in
dicated by the warm welcome which
has been accorded him on all sides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
POLICE COURT NOTES.

The Branner street battle of Monday
morning was gone over in detail in
ponce court Monday afternoon. The
principals in the affair fold wideIy
different stories of how it hannened
ana what was done. Paul Cassabant.
the Janltor OF the Branner street school
VINO was thrown out of the Crawford
YARD by the owner of the premises,
Iosepn crawford, boflermaker, told
now he had walked up to the door and
politely inquired of Mrs. Crawford AZ
ter the whereabouts Of her bow. and
receiving no information had departed
When ne came again, still seeking to
see the BOY, he was set upon by Mr..
crawford and cursed and showed and
finally struck in the back of the head
In the course of his election from the
yard. Mrs. Shafer a nefghbor and
Mrs. Crawford, told with dramatic in
tenslty about how the janitor had been
rude TO MRS. Crawford on the occasion
OF MS nrst visit, even calling her a
liar. How when he came the second
time he had been ordered five different
times by Mr.. Crawford to leave he
fore violent measures were adopted.
me 1an1tor sought the Crawford bow
for his alleged knowledge of certain
Doylsh pranks around and in the school
building. Judge Urmy decided Tho
question OF mans house is his cas-
tie by filming Crawford IS for Striking
the cantor. An appeal was taken.
Two Indians who claimed To he
peacemakers and enemies of whisky
were fined IS apiece on a drunk and
disorderly charge.
Nelson Richardson, negro was
fined $l5 for carrying a gun. Ricbard-
son claimed that on Sunday night two
men entered the drug store on Kansas
avenue near the Fourth street corner
where he is employed and Threatened
his life and he had secured the R,In
Tor protection. AS he was found nv
the off1cer making the arrest out on the
sidewalk trying to make another negro
eat the aforesaid gun, the Judge took a
pinch of salt while listening to Rich
ardson's story.
A mouldmaker named Harris who
mad been arrested on a charge of va
grancy, gave Neville, Canada. as his
place of residence and stated that he
had come here looking for work He
had only been in the city two hours.
he said, when he was arrested. His
manner of speech bore out his clain
OF English birth, and he had a mould
makers card, SO the Judge let him %
According to Harris statements fho
matchmaking shops of the countrv
from Ontario, Canada, southwest cleo :
to Topeka are running only han firne
and half force. s-l1'e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
She Had Trouble With a Man.

Laporte, Ind, April 28.-Mrs. Belle
Gunnerson and her three children are
believed to have persisted today in an
incendiary fire which destroyed their
home in the country north of here.
Joseph Maxson a hired man. barely
escaped with his life. Mrs. Gunner
son has had trouble for several
months with young man, who was
annoying her. He can not be found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
neath WAS ON His Heels.

Jesse p. Morris of Shippers, Va, had a
o1ose call in the spring of 1906 He says:
9Hn attack of pneumonia left me so weak
and with such a fearful cough that my
dasth was on my heels. Then I was per-
shaded to try Dr. Kings New Discovery.
# helped me Immediately, and after tax
n9n again. found out that New Dis
coverv is the best remedy for coughs and
i,ne disease in all the world" Sold under
Guarantee at all drug stores, Soc and $1.oo.
Trial bottle free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
help to us in our great loss, also for
the many beautiful floral offerings TOT
o,,r beloved wife and mother.
HUGH TAYLOR,
! FRANCES L TAILOR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
Socialists at Clay Center.

Clay Center, Kan, April 2s-The
Socialists of the Fifth congressional
district have called a convention in
Clay Center for May 10 to nominate a
candldate for congress. They will also
make nominations for county officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

company showing expendituras .na
earnings covering six months neriod
from June 1907 to January 1. 1908.
was placed on file. oo'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28
II your stom-

II your stom-
ach is in bad
shape try the
b lite rs at
once. For 81
! years 1t has
] proven it s
ability to cure
Heartburn,
Poor Appetite
AHOlgcQOn,
Costiveness,
Sleeplessness,
and Malaria,
Fever and
Agus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

A resolution asking the city at
torney to prepare an ordinance pro-
ytding for the creation of a benefit
district to open Roosevelt and Grove
streets was introduced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

The portion Of the license ordinance
referring to the tax on skating Kinks
was amended so that it is possible to
secure a license for six months for $25
as well as license of one year at $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

Property owners on East Sixth
avenue petition the council to relay
the stone block paving in the alley
running east and west bounded by
Sixth avenue, Seventh street, Kansas
avenue and Quincy street. The petit
ton was referred to the committee on
streets and walks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

The mayor has been authorized to
purchase some new bags for election
ballots. AS the city has DECIDED on
purchasing voting machines the city
will really have no use for new bags.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

The street commissioner has been
requested to remove cottonwood trees
in the 100 block on North Van
Ruren street. The request has been
referred to the committee on streets
and walks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

Two ordinances covering the trans
fer of s53.O8 from special funds, open
ing streets and alleys, to the general
revenue fund were passed: Inese
amounts were left unspent In those
two funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

Two paving petitions for 1909 were
introduced and referred to the streets
and walks committee. Sixth street
from Tyler to Polk street. Alley
bounded by Seventh street. Eighth
avenue, Polk and Tyler streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

Haskins and Ramsey were declared
the lowest bidders on the paving of
the alley bounded by Eleventh,
Twelfth, Polk and Tyler streets. The
total bid was $1,755.1S. The bid on
the grading was 40 cents per cubic
yard and for paving $1.35 per square
yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

r F. Buck, r. A. Richards and r.
M. Kimbau were appointed as ap-
praisers for the new Martin-Dennls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

For the sum of H,70o a complete
statement can be secured OF the un-
redeemed taxes due-to- the city from
Stanley Medlicott, county treasurer:
The statement will be in fun detaii
covering. the years from 1885 to 1908
and will take about four months to
prepare. The offer was referred to
the WAYS and means committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

Two Indians who Claimed to he
peacemakers and enemies of whisky
were fined IS apiece on a drunk and
disorderly charge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-28

An estimate of the probable cost
of constructing sewer to drain the
bounded by Fillmore,
First street and Fourth
streets will be prepared by the city
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
OFFICERS.

II. II. LYNN. President.
W. T. GALLIHER. First Vice Pres.
COLIN H. LIVINGSTONE.
Second Vice President.
WILLIAM SELBY. Cashier.
A. @. WEST. Assistant Cashier.
]. W. WILLIAMS. Assistant Cashier.
z. s. WOLFE. Assistant Cashier.
BERRY & MINOR. AttOneyS
TUCKER & KENYON. Counsel.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
DIRECTORS FOR 1908.

LESTER 4. BARR,
J. II. CRAWFORD.
T. Q. DULIN.
W. T. GALLIHER,
ISAAC CANS,
ROBERT y. HARPER.
JAMES Is. HENDERSON,
J. WHIT HEhRON.
G.. BOWIE CHIPMAN,
W. S. HOGE.
THOS. SOMERVILLE,
DAVIS ELKINS.
j. STANLEY-BROWS.
J. MILLER KENYON,
BLAIR LEE,
IRWIN r. LINTON.
COLIN II. LIVINGSTONE.
WM. II. SAUNDERS.
JAS. r. SHEA.
GEO. +. WALKER.
NATHAN WALLERSTEIN,
J. G. WELDON.
Il. II. LYNN.
JNO. T. CROWLEY.
b. LEONARD.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
PLEAD GUILT
TO O|sORDERLY
CONDUCT
ALLEGED MINISTER Is FINED
$500 AND PUT UNDER BOND
FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR.

Richmond, Va. Sept. S.-"Rev. A"
Leonard w. Snyder. of Norwood. o..
an alleged minister to boys. today
confessed in police court that he
was gility of disorderly conduct
and was accordingly fined $4,000
and placed under $500 security for
his good behavior for six months.
the most interesting development in
the story today is that the police
suspected another man, Rich
monder. whose ministerial profess
sions are similar to those of Snyder.
and the charges somewhat parallel
to the immoral crimes alleged
against Snyder The "Rev." Snyder
appeared in court unattended. as ne
had refused to employ an attorney
but stated that he expected to pay
tho fine and furnish bail and thus
regain he's freedom. "My personal
effects will sell for enough TO pay
the fine. said he. "and there are per-
sons in the city who will willingly
furnish the security. However. h
went to the pen after the hearing
and there he took his seat and set
tied himself TO endure the tortures
of prison ,fe until some one came
to his rescue. Snyder denied the
charges of immoral practice and de
clares that once he regains his free
dom he will renew his labors In
elevat.ng the youth OF the country
He promises to remain in the south
untl his reputation is cleared
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
LABOR DAY BALL GAME

The Wholesale and retail cl rks
celebrated labor day in a ball game
which was victorious for the whole
sale team. Although a onesidc1 af-
far, was interesting. The pitching
Of both Baldwin and Atkinson was
effective, but owing to the non-sup-
port, Atkinson lost his game In
score Of s TO o. with field be-
hind Atkinson oT similarity TO
that OF Baldwin, I would have been
an interesting game. as there was
only six hits made on the two pitch
ers.
The second game was between the
transportation and the motive pow
or teams. also a oneslded affair, as
IL was "A merry -go-round on ono side
and. two three order on the other.
Draper had them at his mercy aud
at no time was there anything that
looked like score. The motive
power men showed that they were
what they represented and just cur
rent enough on to defeat the trans
pOrtation bunch In a score Of o TO
o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
-FOUR BODIES
ARE FOUND
IN RUINS
FIRE OF INCENDIARy ORIGIN
HAS FATAL RESULTS-BOD-
Hes SO CHARRED AS TO MAKE
RECOGNITION nIPossmLE.

New York; Sept. S.--Four are
dead and the bodies or many others
are believed To be in the ruins OF n
hre which destroyed the seven story
building which extends from No.
54s to 54s WAGER street. one of
the dead bodies was identified as
that OF young woman, another as
the body OF man OF middle ago
and two otohers that were recovered
were so charred that II was impos-
sible to determine whether they
were men or women. An were
sweatshop workers. The fire IL be-
lieved to have been of incendtary
origin.
Search of the ruins was begun mt
daybreak To locate other bodies, as
ten OF the employees are missing.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
COLE BROS. GREAT
CIRCUS IN TOWN TODAY
GIVES FINE STREET PARADE
AND PLEASING EXHIBITION--.
HAS ONLY BENGAL TIGER
WE'RE BORN IN CAPTIVITY
AND ARE EXHIBITED AS PART
OF INTERESTING MENAGERIE.

Tho trains carrying the big aggre-
cation of performers and the outft
OF properties comprising the "Cole
Brothers world toured shows" ar
rived in the oty this moring. The
show came from Roanoke and I'm
the railway yards there were CON
gregated numerous people who had
RENAME dout OF their beds to wit
ness the interesting spectacle of "a
circus coming - town"
When the several section or tho
shows costly train equipment had
been switched to the side tracks
reserved for It's reception. tho sec
ond interesting feature OF the I'm
coming of big circus, that OF un-
loadtng, was witnessed by the
throng.
Expeditiously the labor OF trans
porting the tents and properties to
the Tower grounds in the west end
OF the city. was performed. and
there arose on the grassy space the
billowy white tonts with their mu,-
titudinous decorations of waving
flags and streamers.
Visitors from the surrounding
country poured into the city whiln
the parade preparations were under
way. At the hour that the pageant
was placed In motion the sidewalks
OF those thoroughfares embraced in
the route were occupied by the mul-
titudes OF eXpectant spectators.
In the Parade there were an ag-
gregate OF 60 charots. cages. tab
leau wagons and other exhibition
vehicles. two hundred and fifty
head of horses, herds OF elephants
and camels, several bands and
drum corps, twenty clowns and
other features such as enter into the
details of circus procession. or
the 40 cages in line. 20 were open.
affording the spectators a view OF
am interesting geological cololoec-
tion including lions, tigers, bears.
hyenas and other beasts OF prey.
Athletic men and pretty women
in costumes OF brightly color.d
fabrics. decorated with tinsel and
other ornate materials. added to
the spectacular deta.l OF the page
ant New costumes were worn.
and most OF them are importat 'ons
from the studios OF Partisan cos
tunes
The performance In the tented
space this afternoon was preceded
by free exhibition consisting Of
n daring act the spinning of
Deaths arch" by Mile. d. Zizzla
This free exhibition will be re-
peated again this evening at G:3O.
A big audience Witnessed the
performance under the main tcnt.
and I'm frequent outbursts Of APP
piausc manifested its appreciation
OF the numerous cr,ditable acts
presented in the three arenas and
on the two elevated platforms.
The show opened with the grand
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
WIN. K. VANDERBILT
GIVES UPR ACE
DECLARED THAT HE AND AUTO
RACING HAVE BROKE OFF
FOR GOOD.

New York, Sept. Announcing
that nc has forsakcn automobile
racing forever ana would never
again participate in any of the cup
races, VIM. X. Vanderbilt, Jr.. ar
rived in this city today, passenger
on the North German liner Kaiser
Wilhelm. If. Auto racing and !
have broken apart for good" said
the donor Of the famous Vanderbilt
cup. II have seen enough of auto
racing and have made up my mind
to retire for good and all / shall
never take part in another race"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
NO FOUNDATION
FOR REPORT
THAT PRESIDENT ROOSEVENT
WAS FIRED UPON FROM AM
BUSH WHILE OUT RIDING.

oyster Bay. Sept S.-There is
little or no foundation for the re-
port that President Roosevelt, while
enjoying horseback ride Saturday
afternoon, was fred upon from am
bush by crank who wished to ac-
comp'ish his assassination. An Of
ficial denial is made by the secret
service men that any such incident
had taken place. The report is eX-
planned as result OF active imagi-
nation following the arrest OF John
Coughlin. who acted queerly and
tried to pass secret service men on
guard at the Presidents house, and
who was bent on seeing the chief
executive.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
DEMOCRATIC CLUE
TO BE ORGANIZED

A Democratic club will be organ
lied in Bluefeli September 18th.
All who are interested are invited
TO JON. 1t is probable that Hon.
George Byrne. who has charge OF
the organization OF Democratic
clubs in West Virginia will be pres
ent TO make an address and assist
in the organization.
The place OF meeting will be an
nouncei later in the week. Consid-
cradle interest has already been
manifested by tho Democrats OF
Blueiield. Cube will also b. or
ganized all over the county.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
THE NEW STAG HOTEL
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Quite new feature has been add
ed to Bluefeld in the way OF n Stag
Hotel. Mr.. Sam Matz. proprietor
The hotel and bar room has been
uhder construction for some tim .
and last night the people of Blue
field were very much surprised
when the carpenters tore away tn
Scaffolds in front of the new hotel
and revealed beyond doubt one Of
the pretjest fronts on PRIMO tton
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
FINDS TOURISTS IN a
FROZEN CONDITION

Geneva. Sept. S.-After climbing
the Jungfrau mountain, Ormiston
Smith, an English Alpinist, found
four German tourists. two women
and two men. in a frozen condition.
They had climbed the mountain and
becoming lost in n fog, wandered
about for fOTty-etght hours.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
PRIZE WILL he GIVEN
TO FRENCH AERONAUT WHO
DOUBLES wRIGHT'S RECORD

Paris. Sept. S.-The National
League. for the protection and pro-
motion Of airships. recently organ
ized by Renl Quinton, announces
that prize will be awarded TO tha
French aeronaut who shall first
double the longest fight hitherto
made by Wilbur Wright.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
10 BELIEVED To
HAVE PER|SHED
IN THE LITTLE O. X. FISHING
LAUNCH SUNDAY NIGHT.

San Pedro, Cal. Sept: S.-Fifteen
persons are believed to have been
drowned in the gasoline fishing
launch, o. X, which has been miss
ing since Sunday Searching par
ties have been sent out, but l.ttle
hope is entertained, as the launch
was not capable OF weathering such
a squall as prevailed Sunday night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

avenue. Mr.. Matz has tried to meet
the public demand in the Way OF
something nee in the Stag Hotel
hne, and has certainty met with
the approval of every one interest
ed. The hotel department has not
been completed as yet. but will be
open for business Friday:
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
DR.. HATFIELD'S LETTER
The Other Side of the ControversyThe Leader For a
Square Deal--The Leader Desires Its Readers to See
Both Sides-We Give DIR. Hatheld's Explanation
Equal Prominence

arrest of these people for political
purposes.
Read the letter OF Squire Belcher
which contains our charge.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
SOCIETY WOMAN
SUICIDES
WAS SISTER-IN-LAW OF PRESI-
DENT OF THE POSTAL TELE-
GRAPH COMPANY.

St Louis. Sept. S.-Mrs. Thomas
B. Warren, sister-in-law OF Edward
j. Nally. vice president and general
manager of tha Postal Telegraph
company, shot herself IN her home
at 1880 O'Clock last night ana died
four hours later.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

WE FURNISH THE FLOUR FOR
COLE BROS. SNOW. WHY NOT
LET IS FURNISH YOUR FLOUR?
THE QUALITY AND THE PRICE
IS RIGHT. BLUEFIELD FEED GO.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

WANTED A four or five room
cottage, in nice location Rcasona-
bic rent Address w H. BinfJrI.
Graham va. 9-s 3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

Try a Leader Want Ad.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

Continued on page four)
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

tContinuod on page fcurJ
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

Fair tonight and Wednesday; ris-'
ing temperature.