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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

It seems to be stretching a point a
little too far to deny naturalization
to a man who has served in the Unit
ed States navy for twenty=seven years
just because there is a strain of
Monaghan blood in him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Information comes from New
York that the holding company
which was formed sometime ago for
the administration of the affairs of
several Of the large automobile man
ufacturing concerns in the country
Is nothing in the nature of a trust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

hunting. Id appearss. howeffer, dot
she vas nod particular vot kind uf a
game she found vile hunting. Der
anser ISIS, dere ISIS no fool like a oldt
fool, but two middle-aged fools add
ODD about der same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Strange things happen occasional
ly. It actually looks now as though
Topeka was going to get through a
summer season without a portion of
the town being inundated with
flood of serious dimensions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

I sdill refoos to gedt excited Offer der
feet dot a Chinyman vas killed In Moo
York Es dey say in der country
weekly, Let der goot work. go on"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

RIGS to the children of Atchison county
would quickly dispe1 it. Long life and
all kinds of success to him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

WAOeSu az A@~oAS LII SCAt ~
Large.
Goot Afternoon und efening. Looie:
Id ISIS trough a fog uf satness vich
wroten to you, Loo!e. ad dis time. Der
prunispal Satire sss ad der Topeka
Club, but Id ISIS so sefere dot Id per-
mancerates der a+fasphere fer seferai
blocks in efery direction. Rosco hat
vendt, ind NIT him, der choy uf lining.
Der manachemendt uf der Topeka club
haf had to put ocp signs. so: "Bleas
dondt weep on der floor" You see, dee
insurance combany raised der rate on
dem pecaus der Senegambian assis-
dants kebt der "fire-only'' buckets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Vedder or nod Elsie Sigel vas pizen-
ed reminds me uf der flowers dot
bloom in der spring, tra-la. Efen der
besd medical authorities atmidt dot
she ISIS dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Lots uf fellers queer der liddle goot
dey do by egsplaining. Stubs apology
for naming Colonel Norton, howeffer.
ISIS chusd aboudt vot anybody would
egspect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Dey say now dot der reason der
mittle-aged Illynoisy woman took oop
NIT der dokter vot killed her hus-
pand, vas pecaus she vas fond ut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Though I speak with the tongues of men
and of angels. and have not charity. I am
become as sounding brass. or a tinkling
cymbaL I Corinthians kill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Der American Academy uf Medi-
cine addempts to dell how to rails
babiess. Der A. A. uf NJ. sysdem.
howeffer, ISIS no umproofmendt on der
perforated single sysdem NIT vich
our exteemed parents raised us on fire.
quent occasions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

Now dot Weston hat got dere, der
a ride back?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-17

bitzy toting oudt der briny tearss. Der
deatails uf der sat tale ISIS short.
NIisder Stubs threatened to leaf dem
fereffer, und nit tearss in DER voice,
dey begged him nod to. und handed
him hiss hat. Skince den, der hat been
in mourning Der loclker-holdcrss efen
put der black ,narbless oudt uf der
ballot box into DER Manhattans, I'M
stead uf cherriess. Def hat canned two
moolatoes, und hired coal-black niggers
in DER places. Efen der Sixth streedt
carss moot silendtly pasd der house ut
grief. Der cosy-corner we're HE used
to corner der guests in der goot oldt
campaign dayss, ISIS draped in black
sofy cushions A memr~- caught smok-
ing anything but der blacklist kind uf
cigar, ISIS fined kvarters-vort.
But outside of dis greadt blow, Looie.
We ISIS bidding nicely. Our cidy atmin-
isdration ISIS sdilI safing money nit
vich to bay ids salary. Der latesd
bright und shining stunt uf der bunch,
being to cut oudt der streedt lights pc
caus dey cosd money, und iss super
fiooity ven der ISIS so many lightning
bugs running ad larche. Neffer slkince
Columbus discifered Coney Isiandt und
Tim Donovan discofered Smoky Row
hat We Inexperienced such a epidemic
uf economy es We ISIS now oopagensd.
Der Special session scare hat fallen
trough der skylight ind busted a few
Stats. Hoping dis will find you der
same. remaineseffer, HANS.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
LUNA PARK PLANS
FOR A NEW SEASON

Announcement was made today that
Luna Park will soon be open 70 heat
stricken citizens OF Washington.
Mr.. GOOdfellow has been at the park
for some weeks directing preparation
for the opening and the partial recon
struction Of Luna Park. A small army
Of Workmen are rushing through the
alterations and the erection OF new
buildings at this popular resort. over
5000 is being spent in repainting every
building, stitch, and piece of apparatus
on the grounds. The general result will
show practically a new Luna Park
more attractive than ever, fairyland
Of Oriental design and coloring, set in
q picturesque background Of sylvan
beauty-leafy woods and open views OF
water and luscious, green, undulating
green fields.
a feature of the resort this season
will be free admission through the park
gates on week days. This Will prove an
Innovation when II is learned how many
big attractions and amusements will be
omen 10 all patrons without charge.
These will include big outdoor circus
acts, commencing with a World-famous
aeronaut who will make sensa tiOna I
parachute drops never seen here before.
The American Regimental Band will
give daily concerts from the Hippo
drOrne stage.
and nights will be sacred orchestral
concerts, and between their selections
viii be heard for the first time here
the famous Auxetophone, which gives
realistic representations Of the singing
OF such grand opera stars as Caruso,
Scott Nelba. Mary Garden. Geraldine
Farrar, and Mime. Tetra zzini.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
HIRING RACE EXPERT
Is APPROVED BY ALL
Athletes lndorse Action of The Times in Bringing Here
Thomas E Burke to Advise Inter-Ciy
Marathon Runners

Arrangements made by The Times for
expert advice of the Nven-known run
ner, Thomas f. Burke, for all men
training for the intercity Marathon, re-
ceived hearty Endorsement on every
hand this morning.
One well-known athlete who is fitting
himself to run on June 12 said.
1T shows that The Times is conduct
ing this Marathon 10 benefit athletics
and not solely as an advertisement for
the newspaper. Mr.. Burke's record as
an athlete is well known all over the
world. and his knowledge and expert
ence made available to the runners
should prove Invaluable during the
training period
Mr.. Burke arrived la Washington this
morning, having left Boston last night,
and was early at The Times office to
discuss the best way and best time
for aiding the contestants.
After viewing the conditions from all
sides it was decided TO adopt the fol-
lowing plan:
Mr.. Burke will write daily an article
on training and particularly such fea-
lures Of training as he finds most need
ed I'm the case Of the local men. In sd-
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
RUNNERS WILL USE
BEACH BATH HOUSE

Permission was granted today by DR.
w. B. Hudson for the use OF the bath
house at the bathing beach by runners
who wish to train on the Speedway for
the Intercity Marathon.
This action viii solve the problem of
number of unattached athletes who
have heretofore had no adequate place
10 rain. Through the courtesy OF Dr.
Hudson, every convenience of the dress
ing rooms OF a regular gymnasium wiIl
event.
Yesterd evening after 5 O'Clock the
SpeedWa.r was sprinlSled with men in
their running suits, and inquiries
were tra1ning for the Marathon on
June J. Another faVorite place of
training is the Soldiers Home grounds.
In thai vicinity most of the club en-
trants are working daily while the Y.
NJ 2. =. men do thei- training on the
Morum2nr grounds.
Questions have been forthcoming re-
gardinS the announcement yesterday
that the Riverdale Athletic Club and
the Washington Grove A 9. would enter
men. Both these clubs, while they have
their headquarters in Maryland, num-
Der among their members men who live
in Washington. 1t IS these men who
viii compete in The Times run The
greatest care VIII be exercised TO make
lhe Marathon a strictly intercity event
and men must establish their right as a
bona ide resident Of one city or the
other, as we'll as their amateur stand
Ing before they may enter.
Arrangements were also ,aomplet ed
this morning for the medical eyamina-
tioii of athletes before entering the
run This precaut n is taken primarily
for the protection II th athletes en-
tered. and IL should be satisfaction TO
tLeit TO know that the three members
Of +lia medical staff of the Y NJ c. A
are available. They are DR.. S. II.
Greene, j., Dr.. Charles s White. and
DR.. l. II. Mcconnell. These men will
be taken - Laurel on the day Of the
race and will there subject every en-
trant to thorough physical examina-
ton before they enter the run
The Times viii afford athletes every
opportunity 10 gain a clear idea of the
course. In addition to the map pub
lisEeal today, an automobile with a rep
resentatiYe of this paper and The Times
photographer viii be sent over the route
next week. An accurate description of
The course as well as the going will be
given, accompanied 10y pictures OF turns
I'm the road Hkely 10 be confusing The
map published today should be cut out
and saved for the day Of the run.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
CANOEISTS PLAN
A MINSTREL SHOW
Percy Leach in Charge of
Entertainment at ChaSe'S
Theater.

Percy F. Leach has taken active
charge OF the rehearsals for the third
annual minstrel show OF the Washing
ton Canoe Club, TO be given at Chase 5
Theater on the evenings Of May 81 and
June ].
The washington Canoe Club Min
streIs Abroad" is the title of the pro-
duction, which will include one scene
I'm Japan and another. In Africa With
Roosevelt" 1t viii be a combination
OF the old-time minstrel show and a
unique musical comedy The music
was composed by Ben Judson and the
librettO and lyrics are from the pen OF
J.. r. Eberbach, both OF whom are
members of the club.
The music is catchy and tuneful, and
the jokes are said TO be new.
Felix Mahoney viii impersonate
Colonel Roosevelt Ia Africa, and when
IL comes to doing jungle stunts he is
just as trough and ready as any of
our ex-Presidents.
The production will be given under
the general supervision OF Odell Whip
pie, presiden OF the CLUB and the i'm
mediate direction Of the minstrel COM
nittee, of which Brooke Amos is chair
man. The other members of the COM
mittee ara T. Arthur Smith, business
manager; r. c. Searle, secretary:
Felix Mshoney, art director; l. +. Eb-
arbach, libTettist: Ben Judson, musical
director, and DR.. willis n. Porneroy,
property man
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
FAN MAKES TALK
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Wants In6eld Shifted and
UngIaub Captain-SwatS
Cantillon and Clymer.
Washington. May 5, 1909.

Sporting Editor, The Times:
In regard to q piece in a recent issue
of your paper as 10 the betterment of
the Nationals. ] would ike to make a
1t is very evident that there is some
thing wrong with the team and some
changes should be made, and the fans
cUnnOt he blamed fcl knocking IT.
While IL Is trUe that there are a number
Of players on the local team who would
be considered stars on winning team,
ii appears that some changes should be
fdSdC ana some inside bill played once
in a while IN my oplnioL4, Bob Unglaub
shOIii be substituted fCT Del at second
base and Del Put in rightfeid and Free
OF hits get through him that Unglaub
would most iIkely get Del would not
have SO much TO do in right field and IL
might improve bis Hitting, which
needs II. Clymer dies not seem TO be of
much use 70 the team. as he cannot
held or throw at all. in fact, is about
the worst in the league in that line:
neither is he doing much hitting Which
is supposed to be his best point. He is
what you might call a "has been" al
though he never has played anything
extra in Washington. Re is lazy and
erts himself
Bod Ganley is playing bah like he did
when he first came to Washington and
IS certainly good man. the best out
fielder We have. The infeld with I'm
glaub and Freeman would be strength
ened considerably and with Ung5aub
captain might Put up a scientific game
OF ball, which it has not been doing.
Dhgiaub might make good manag ger,
] think, and no doubt a good many
other fans think likewise, as CantilIon
IS one frost of a manager He has mad
three years and he has never shown
anything in the manager line, although
/ ne has constructed a good team anc
| snouid be givets credit for il. but hG
does not seem to get much out of IL, anc
{ frEa fa1u p nfcse eeer-.
TO attend to
rms Is the opinion of fan who would
Ike TO see the team win some games
as IL certainly has the ms +eriaI to make
good showing Perhaps IL is true fhat
an outside paper said that with a firs-
class manager Washington would have
good chance for the pennant.
Respectfully.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
NAT1oNAL-Lamb's An-Star eambOI

Definite announcement mas finally
been made regarding the forthcoming
Lambs All-Star Gambol, TO be given
at the National Theater here on the
afternoon Of May q.
The performance is TO begin promptly
at 2 O'Clock. The advance sale of tick
cts Will be at auction. and VIII take
place at the National Theater on the
evening of May q. promptly at >
O'Clock Such distinguished personages
Lew Fields. Digby Bell, DeWolf
Hopper, William Collier. Wilton Lack
ave, Marie Dressler and Anna Held,
with several prominent members of the
United States Senate. will conduct the
auction for the Lambs. and indications
are that the auction sale will draw as
large an audience as the performance
OF May q
An interesting item in connection with
the gambol is the announcement that
George HamIin OF Chicago. will sing
Then You'll Remember Me" Those
who have heard Mr.. Hamlin sing this
ballad VIII recall a peculiar brilliancy
which he lends IL owing TO the re-
markable strength OF his high notes.
George Leon Moore. who has one Of
the sweetest tenor voices on the stage,
VIII sing Sweet Genevieve," num-
ber that Will appeal TO thestergoers
who have seen William Hodge in THE
Man From Home" and recall the Incl
dent OF the play. Eugene Cowles will
sing annie Laurie, William Stewa II
will sing another old-time fsvorite,
Her Bright Smue Haunts Me STILL
The arrangement for all these songs
president OF the Lambs Club. and some
Of the most beautiful effects will be
achieved by the double octet which
forms the supporting chorus.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09

ditIon to that he viii invite the men
who are getting ready TO run on June
Y to meet him at The Times office
every day when he VIII talk with them
on the progress Of training and answer
any questions which may develop dur
ing the discussion. The first article
will appear In The Times tomorrow af-
ternoon, and the first meeting of Mar
athon candidates will be held at The
Times office Tuesday evening at
o clock. A commOdiOus room will be
arranged for the meeting, and the COM
fort of those who gather viii be care
fully provided for
Mr.. Burke, having heard .he details
Of the inter-city Marathon as planned
Dy Inc Times was enthusiastic.
1T is the most unique athletic event
j have ever known" said he Il have
seen many Marathons. but none which
seemed to me 10 combine so much or
good athletics and municipal pride as
the race which you have planned for
June j, and Washington and Bati-
more should take pride in two news
papers which voluntarily plan so much
fU- The cities and originate an event
with so many possibilities of civic In
NO Marathon in which outside en-
J tries are allowed can compare in local
interest and local pride 10 an event
Where every CONTESTANT Is known, and
carries with him a personal following
Inc only events Of an inter-city nature
that have ever known of were the
lnter-Vlllage and inter-tOwn soccer foot
ball games which are features of the
athletic year in rural England / know
how keen the interest and sbarn the
feellnB is in those contests. and I can
see no reason why the Times Ne ws
event should not awaken the same sort
OF spirit In washington and Baltimore.
want every man who is planning TO
run to consider me especially engag ged
as MS adviser. shall be glad at any
tlme during my stay TO devote my best
knowledge and judgment to every in
Quiry.'
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
PROGRAM TONIGHT
FOR THE THEATERS

The Sunday concerts at the Academy
offer a pleasing diversion TO those seek
ing entertainment on the day OF rest.
the program is varied one, entirely
changd each Sunday, and consists of
two hours of comedy and dramatic mo-
tion pictures. interspersed with excel
lent vocal numbers by clever entertain
ers The soloists engaged for tonight
are Walter Sondheimer, Lee Summers.
and George Tuner.
Pictures said to be worth seeing are
booked for tonights concert at the
Gayety.
The Boar Hunt. Between Two Fires,
The Bad Man Of the West, The Fan of
Japan and other feature films viii be
presented.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
JEFF WILL START
OUTDOOR RUNNERS

NEW YORK, May 9-Bfg Jim Jef-
fries will lend his imposing presence to
% tne games OF the Monument A. c., to be
City today The retired champion who
may some day fight Jack John
son for the worlds title. will act as
starter Tor the two feature races at the
ms Y eaIrical manager. William Morris
Jim viii fire the pistol that will send
Starry Hlllman and Mel Sheppard away
Tor a heart-breaking race OF 600 yards.
Marathon Of fifteen miles.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
CHASE'S-Miss Shreve's Carnival.

The annual appearance Of Miss Cora
2 shreve and her juvenile dancers will
occur at Chase's Theater, May 2, 2S,
and -.
George Thompson. the stage manager
for Miss Shreve, reports splendid prog
dancing carnival givon by Miss Shreve
IS one Of the most noted in this country,
Ia Petite Alma, Katharine McGraw,
Gladys Wilkinson, and Ina Claire were
given important engagements as the re-
suit OF clever work done at the carni-
walls here. The sight Of nearly q hun
dred children I'm spectacular terpsicho-
reau ensembles is one OF the events OF
p theater year in Washington
This year Miss ShreVe's entertainment
will be known as THE Flowers Sere.
made" and VIII combine with special
songs and recitations, fancy dancing of
the most difncult and artistic chara cter.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
CHASE'S-vaudeville.

Chase's next week will bring 10 an
end its current polite vaudeville season.
Nat NJ. Wills will present a new act OF
original and exclusive parOdies, songs.
and savings of the choicest Wills brand.
The supplementary leading te9ture
will he Eva Taylor and her players
Offering the merriest farcical comedy,
'Chums," by arrangement with Charles
Frohman. A sensational number Will be
the electrical wizard. Volta, In demon
strations OF extraordinary power over
currents of hiEh voltage, combined with
comic and spectacular incidents OF
laughable import.
Herman Meyer. one of the latest
finds in the world OF novelty. vii
offer a musical extravaganza, introduc-
ing limitations OF instruments. four
voiced vocalism. and grand opera traV-
esty.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
ENTRIES FOR CONTEST
TO CLOSE TOMORROW
Reliability Test Proves Popular With Washington
Autoists- Current News and Gossip Cleaned
From Local Garages.

General interest in the reliability con-
test which is being promoted by the
Washington Automobile Club is now at
white heat and entries are coming in
daily for the big run which starts the
morning of May Is.
Never since the sealed bonnet contest
promoted BY The Times have local au-
tomobiie circles been stirred TO the
present extent and there is every indi-
cation that the coming run VIII Cffer a
worthy comparison with the run pro-
NOTED by this paper and decreed by all
to be the best that was ever pulled OF
in the city.
Secretary John Heyl has not yet re-
ceived the full quota of entries, but
judging from the number already re-
ceived the event will be patroniZed by
even more autOists than was at first ex-
pected- Tomorrow evening at midnight
the entries viii close
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
Clothes That Stamp a Man
a WeIl=bred Gentleman

Refined style with excusveness mobusively expressed
feaShness and hashnes-wfch sir you prefer in
your Spring slt suit which you be yourself with
gaudy ashy touches which will you the embarrassed re-
cpient of sdeong Minstrel clothes real mems
clotheS-whch?
you seek style without flash ferentness without fad
dishneSscoheS solely dependent for their distinction or
splendid quality materials and highest art taofng-yolX
find ParkcrBndge clothes exactly to your liking
All sndeavors have been directed the perfection
of gentIemens readyforseye clothing The our slc
be gagged by the fact that the best dressed young
men in Washington weareS of Paker-Bdget clothes
These clothes which the best custom tailor would
be proud to his label in priced price range
such the power of years of effort concentrated to one end
$500, $1,000, $500 to $500 for Mems Suits $780,
$500 to $500 for Young Mems Suits
THE NEW STRAW HATS-Panamas $500 to $500
"Ramo" saWs $500; Omar sraws $500; extra fine split
straws, s4oo and $500. Chdren's Shaws special ST.
"TECg" OXFORDS FOR MEN-An the new styles, shapes
and leathers $50 To $500.
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
ACADEMY-Rose Melville In isis
HOPKINS"

The story OF isis Hopkins with its
scenes laid in Posey county. Ind, at the
old Pa Hopkins home. is one of unusual
subtle pathos-
sE3eing intimately associated with the
love of Sis the odd little country girl,
IL has an added charm and the tale IS
told in a natural and unconventional
manner. Miss Rose Melville, who plays
the part of sis at the Academy next
week, originated the character and has
made of II one of the classics of the
stage Her assuming acceptance OF the
love OF 4 man whose deceit is apparent
20 ever1 one but the girl, IS pathetic:
yet. when she awakens to his duplicity,
The punishment she metes out TO him is
swift and sure.
Miss Melville is surrounded this sea
son by a company which Is said to sub
pass in individual ability any support
ing organization which she has previous
" had
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
SUMMER RESORTS.
District of Columbia.

FOE Rents new houses No 2s27-29-2f x
ST.. near Washington Circle ard Pa ave
car line; rooms, modern bath, cabinet man
tells: fttchen cabine,s, large front parking.
rent. $3.50 per month; make a deposit now
and have your own choice Of 1aper
DICKHAUT g. SCHWARZ.
1929 Pa Ave. y. w Next 70 Cor 29.h 81
rny9-2t
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
PROOF in
the Morning!

We tell you about how good you'll
feel after taking a CASCARET-
that millions of people-buy, use
and recommend them-BOt that's
talk-you buy a box now-take as
directed tonight and get the proof
in the morning You know
CASCARETS you'll never be with
out them. 913
CASCARETS 10c a box for a weeks
treatment all druggists. Biggest seller
in the world. Million boxes a month
The Washington times., 1909-05-09
MASON TO RETURN
IN THOMAS DRAMA
Merely Mary, Ann" at Co
lumbia, and "The High
( wayman" at National.
tcontlnuea from seventh Pagel

Zanrwill's masterpiece, has attained the
posifiou of a modern classic under the
masterful Characterization Of Eleanor
Robson, who for some seasons past has
found i'm IL a never ceasing supply of
fame and revenue. only pre-eNisting
contracts TO produce another play have
made Il possible for this delightful
comedy to be available for stock work.
Merely Mary Ann" has to It's credit
one of the longest runs ever attained in
New York city
The play will be staged in the most
appropriate manner, every stick Of
scenery being specially constructed and
painted for this production.