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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

were made up almost entirely from tho
Santa Fe office forces, Mr.. E. ]. Shake
shaft, whom the public knows in connec-
ton with tickets more than wickets, was
wicket keeper, and the man who attempt
ed the task of explaining the game to a
JOURNAL reporter says he is good one.
Though the reporter learned some of
the terms, several more games must be
witnessed in order to thoroughly under
stand the significance of "bye," sent
i'm 'hit" ''wide," or an overthrow"
A "bye" is said to be similar to a pass
ed ball in base bail
One of the batters, Mr.. Wilton, missing
a ball, fell fat on his back from the force
of the blow, and the reporter iunocently
asked if that were an overthrow, to the
great amusement of Mr.. Nicoll and Mr..
Richard Shakeshaft, who were kindly
acting as coachers-to the reporter, not
the players.
The only thing about cricket that re-
sembles a home run or creates anything
like the same enthusiasm is called a
double run, several of which were made
by the best players
The bowler makes a running throw
which resem bles the proverbiaI style in
which woman throws at hen.
The wicket keeper, who is the catcher
of base ball, wears sort of plaster of
paris CASTS on ms legs from just dDOPo
the knees reaching to his feet
All of one side fields when the other
side bats, and after every five balls bow
lers change positions. as do the felders.
Among the good felders Mr.. Nat Black
is best.
A small but enthusiastic crowd wit
messed the game, which consisted of two
innings. A cricket game, by the way,
can be called for as many innings as the
players please.
The sides were under the captaincy of
Mr. William Atkinson and Mr.. E. j.
Shakeshaft, and the best players were
these gentlemen themselves, Mr. Fuller,
D. Seabrook, Mr.. Richard Shakeshaft,
Mr. Nat Black, Mr.. oimcock, Mr. Hugh
Black and DR.. W. N. West.
Cricket promises to prove most popu-
lar in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

follzshire, England. One of her ances-
tors, Thomas de Courtney, murdered
King Edward II in an appalling man
ner with hot iron bars, it is said, and
his descendants have pointed with pride
to the fact ever since. Miss Gurney's
father was quite we'll to do at one time
and was a partner in the Quincy bank,
but reverses overlook him and he lost
all his property.
In this emergency Mrs. Quincy opened
a millinery store in London, and her
two daughters assisted her. The bust
ness failed to prove prof table, however,
and the two girls were compelled to
become assistant saleswomen in the
shop of Nine. Elise, the Regent street
modiste. While they were thus en-
ployed Lady Henry Somerset and her
sister, the Duchess of Bedford, heard
their story, and kindness Of heart led
them to adopt the girls. Rachel became
the daughter of the Duchess Of Bedford
and in about a year was married to
Lord Dudley. Her sister became Lady
Somerset S adopted daughter and is now
Lady Trowbridge.
Previous to his matrimonial venture
Lord Dudley had been devoting his en-
ergies mainly to sowing a large crop of
wild oats, but marriage to Rachel Cur
ney seemed to have SOLDERING effect on
the lively young earl. His natural COM
mon sense came to his rescue, and be is
now an active and successful politician,
a clever parliamentary debater and a
shrewd business man. The value Of his
vast mining interests has nearly dou-
bIed since he began to look after his af-
fairs with more care, and his talents
have won for him a small parliamentary
Office under the Salisbury regime re-
Gently inaugurated. Rachel Quincy is
said to be the only peeress of the realm
who was bona fide shopgirl, but judg-
ing from the reformation she has effect
ed in Lord Dudley he might easily have
aimed higher matrimonially and Jared
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

would furnish
an attractive til
tie for a real life
TO m anc Q from
the pen of Miss
Lol1ah Blue
Jeans or some
other writer of
flash stories for
the young girls
who love TO read
a b o ut S c h
things. Rachel
Gurney's family
is one of the most
ancient in Nor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
MRS. YERKES BADLY HURT.
The Wife of a Well Known ChicagOan
Thrown from Her Wheel.

The WIte OF WeII KNOWN ChIcagOan
Thrown from Her Wheel.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Mrs Charles T.
Yerkes of Chicago, is confined to her
room as the result of a bicycle accident
Mr.. and Mrs. Yerkes for the summer are
domiciled at quaint little cottage front
ing the sea at Belle Haven, near Green
witch, Conn.
Mrs. Yerkes was out riding with her
stepson, Charles, when the wheel struck
an obstruction and fell over. Mrs.
Yerkes was thrown violently to the
ground. Her knee struck a sharp stone
and she was severely cut She was car
ried to the house suffering great pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
How to clean Nickel Ware.

The best cleaning compound for
nickel ware is fifty parts of alcohol and
one of sulphuric acid. The article TO
be cleaned is held in the solution five
to fifteen seconds, after which it is
washed with water, rinsed with
alcohol and wiped dry with clean
rag. The dirtiest of nickel goods is
said to come out with bright, new
look
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
THE UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP "'HARTFORD,'

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
HOW THEY PLAYED CRICKET.
A Topeka journal Woman Sees tn
Game New to Topeka.

A Topeka journal Woman Sees the
Game New to Topeka.
To the uninitiated a game of cricket
resembles more than anything else, a
Chinese puzzle, and, like a Chinese play,
it sort of seems to go on forever, though
men may come and go.
And that is what they do, too, prin-
cipally as the scoring is accomplished by
the two men who bat at. the same time,
coming and going, exchanging places
whenever the ball is struck or is thrown
far enough away.
1t is necessary to witness more than
one game of the sport to get thoroughly
on to the bowler's curves The bowler in
cricket is the pitcher in base ball. At
the game Saturday afternoon out near
Washburn college. where the eleyens
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
EZETA GOING AGAIN.
He Issues Another Proclamation to tn,
Citizens of San Salvador

SAN FRANCIsCo, Aug. 12-Gen. An
tonic Ezets has issued another proclama-
ton to the citizens OfSanSalvador, in which
he says he will soon return to the Country
to lead a revolt against the government
The army is discontinued, he says, and
will welcome him back as its leader.
Ezeta declares that President Gutter
rez is the tool of Guatemala, the old time
enemy of San Salvador, and by his deceit
has practically surrendered all that was
gained in the war of 1890.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
SHOPGIRL AND PEERLESS.

How Lady Dudley Rose From Obscnrity
to Her Present Social Position.
"Shopgirl and Peeress; or. How
Rachel Quincy Became Lady DudleY.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

Special pains taken in doing up lad
els waists Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

We can keep you clean-Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and Ia " Eighth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

Denver. Colorado springs and Pueblo
and Return.
By the Santa Fe route. $500. See
RowIey Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12

ed in Asiatic twisted embroidery silk.
The illustration shows how all the
stitches are taken through the center
hole of the square, and one to each mesh
of the scrim at the edge. This pattern
is best worked in a frame, to prevent
drawing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-12
Embroidery on Scrinn.

A design furnished by Modern Pris-
ella shows an effective trimming for a
scrim apron or scarf 1t should be work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
BRISTOL.

Mr.. Carl Bishop and Mr.. Edwin G.
Gallup, made the remarkable time OF 20
miles in eight hours upon their wheels. They
left here at O'Clock a. IN. and arrived in
Lawrence, Mass, at o'clock. During that
time they stopped and lunched.
The funeral of Mr.. William Holmes will be
held on Saturday at o'clock from his late
residence on Thames street
Thursday afternoon steam tug Belle ar
rived " it'll furniture from Tiverton for George
r. Church.
With many OF the farmers the haying season
is about over. and the usual quantity gathered
although not Of as good quality as in former
years. They are much exercised over the
poor condition of their potato crop A tomato
blast has overtaken them in many cases. IL
will seriously effect the crop.
For several mornings past two huge looking
individuals have made their appearance early
in the day upon the Main road about a mile
out Of town. They cannot give any account
OF anything asked thom and are source OF
much annoyance TO those who live in that vi
cinity.
The nearest figures which can be obtained
as TO the population OF the town are about
census was taken in 1890. The enumerators
have about completed their work
Saturday afternoon game of baseball will
be played upon the common by the Bristol
Grays and a picked nine from the Young
Mems Christian Association of Providence.
who are camping out upon the grounds dt
Mount Hope.
A collision occurred this morning in front
of the Rogers Free Library on Hope street.
Mr. Daniel X. Cases team was run into by
Mrs, Cheesboro's team. IL was filled with
children. The driver managed so we'll that
no one was injured. His wagon was badly
broken.
The Town Council did not meet this morn.
ing owing TO the failure OF the necessary mum
ber OF members appearing in the council
chamber. Mr.. Barber did not put in an ap.
pearance, although he was notified by the
town sergeant last night TO be present today.
Important business was delayed by his failure
10 attend TO tho call for his services.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26

Miss Katherine MacNeiil, who will ap-
pear at the coming Innes' Festivals at
Rocky Point, August 10 and IL, is the
possessor of true contralto voice of wide
range and splendid quality. Endowed
with charming stage presence and a
vocal method of surprising quality, Miss
MacNeill-whose debut was made under
such favorable circumstances some three
years ago at the Royal Italian Opera, Gov
ent Gardens, Bondon-will undoubtedly
be warmly welcomed by our best
musicians.
The seven other eminent vocalists who
will take part I'm the Festivals are Miss
Martha Garrison Miner, very brilliant
soprano of the Rossini school; Miss A.
M. Weed, the great dramatic soprano of
the Abbey Opera Company; Miss Wich-
man, the well known contralto of New
York; Mr.. G. {. Ferguson, the favorite
New York tenor; Mr.. W. A. Xanten, a
tenor OF national reputation; Mr.. Seton,
the famous bAsso; and Mr.. Ethan Allen,
who comes fresh from achieving an Euro
pean success as the primo basso OF the
Carl Rosa Opera Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
TALKING PLAIN WITH THE CITY.
The SEED DIVISION.
Department of Agriculture VIII Abol-
ish 1t In October.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The seed division OF
the Department OF Agriculture will DO abol-
ished on Oct. |. Secretary Morton has issued
an order stating that the practice of distri-
buting seed broadcast at Government expense
will be discontinued during the fiscal year
1895 and 1896. and the services of the employees
engaged in TIE work will not oe required after
Oct. !. Accordingly Matthias +. Pagan OF Illi-
nois. chief of the division at 5000 a year
and the entire force OF employees, will be
dropped from tho rolls.
Secretary Morton's action is based on re-
cent decision of Mr.. Olney. then Attorney
General, regarding the class OF seed pur-
chased by the department. The latter held
in effect that the Secretary of Agriculture was
empowered to purchase only those seeds de-
scribed in Section 512 of the revised statutes,
viz. "Raro and uncommon TO the country or
such as can be- made more profitable by fire.
quent changes from one part Of our own
country 10 another" Under this official con-
struction, all the bids for the furnishing seed
recently submitted were rejected. The
change is officially estimated TO involve the
saving of about S2Oo,000 year.
The London cotton exchange will be
closed August g. 5 and g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
Freedom and Liberty.

Last evening at the Gospel Tent, corner
of Broad and Public streets, Dr. A. ;.
Garfield preached to large congregation
from the subject, "Freedom-Liberty."
He based his remarks on Leviticus, 18th
chapter, and all through his address,
which was replete with defniteness and
simplicity, eager ears drank in the earn
est words. This afternoon at 3 O'Clock
will be the last session of the Christian
Workers class this week. Evangelist
Barrett will speak at 7:45 tonight; Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson will sing. Saturday at
7:45 p. m. will be a gospel praise and tes-
timony meeting led by Evangelist Bar
rett.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
RIVERSIDE.
A Drunken Woman Nearly Drowned
at Crescent Park.


Yeterday afternoon a woman who re-
sides In Central Falls went in bathing at
Crescent Park. She was somewhat under
the influence OF liquor and the sun beat
ing down upon her caused her 10 faint.
She sank under the water and would have
been drowned, but a man on the shore
noticing her procured boat and rescued
her. DIR. Hubbard was called and found
her In very serious condition. She was
placed in an express wagon and carried
to the Second Station, where she was
placed on cot bed in the office: The
doctor, after hard work, succeeded In re-
storing her to consciousness. This morn
ing she had almost recovered.
young lad about Ia years old stole
small sail boat from near Fields Point
yesterday afternoon. He sailed down the
river and beached the boat near Bullocks
Point wharf. Officer Gibson thought
these actions peculiar and started down
to the shore to make the boy give an ac-
count of himself When the boy saw the
officer coming he ran. lie was caught
and locked up. The owner afterward
came after the boat. This morning the
boy was brought before Judge Bliss.
The police force had their pictures taken
yesterday afternoon.
A valuable black horse belonging to
the gypsies died in peculiar manner
yesterday noon. The horse was feeding
and ran splinter into one of its nostrils,
cutting an artery. The horse bled to
death.
No clue has been obtained as yet to the
miscreant who stole the watch belonging
to Jason Read.
All of the late electrics were greatly de-
layed last night by the break in the circuit
in the city. The last car did not get into
the barn until after o'clock.
All OF the occupants OF DR.. Hibbard's
carriage, which was struck by an electric
car yesterday morning, were more seri-
ously hurt than was at first supposed.
The driver Is confined TO his home and
is injured quite badly. This morning
Mr.. Mason was unable To leave his house
on account of bruises caused by the ac-
cident. The doctor was also somewhat
bruised.
A prize waltz will be held in the
Pleasant Bluff dance hall, next Thursday
evening.
George Miller, who drives a coal cart
for William b. Fansworth, had his foot
injured yesterday by horse stepping
on IL.
Captain John Moore caught a bluefsh
weighing IL pounds in the Warren River,
yesterday.
Three local fishermen made a large
catch OF soup in Bullock's Cove
woman charged with being lewd and
wanton was arrested by the police yester-
day.
Arthur E. Warren, who has just re-
turned from trip to Baltimore, is con-
fined to his home, threatened with
typhoid fever.
William II. Otton returned, yesterday,
from visit to friends in New York.
William Blackwell is spending his vaca-
tion i'm Fall River.
Edward Burke of Cambridge Mass, is
the guest of friends at Harvard Cottage.
Miss Rosanna Gormely and Miss
Frances San Souci, both of Olneyville, are
visiting friends here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
ToDAY's ENTRIES.

2.96 Trot for Purse of s3O0-Success. br h,
u Blanchard, Palmer, Mass; Ben Addison, b =,
II Il Brown, Mansfield, Moss: Elko X, ch h,
W X West, Brighton. Mass Goodwin, b x, Jos
McNamie, Fall River. Mass; Attorney, b <,
Knapp Forshner, North Attleboro, Mass;
Lagoin. br h, l. X King, Mansfield. Mass
Arresto Gillig, b Y. L NJ Gillies. 81 Lawrence
Mass; Miss Alice m, Thomas Mcclure
River Point. II i; Botsey Babbett, ch IN, 5 A
Owen, Hope Valley Conn, b z, II T. Hart
ford, Bedford, Mass; Nolan ii. q W Hubbard.
Providence.
2.26 Trot and Pace; Purse s3Oo-violet l.,
blk z, M Quinn, North Manchester, Ind Prin-
cess Purity, b IN, Mason Farm, Taunton,
Mass; Prince Lovelock, h. j swan, Athol,
Mass Hiram. blk <, NJ Durland, Lynn.
Mass; Gold Bird, ch Z, Jos Martin, Fall River.
Mass: Cicely, b m, NJ Il Desmond. West Med
way, Mass BERTHE Is Wilkes, b &, q l. Gardner
Fall River. Mass King startle, blk h, Jos Nc
Mamie Fall River, Mass; Betterman. ch <.
Knapp Forshner. North Attleboro. Mass;
Little Dan, b z, J G. Cutler, Waterbury,, Conn /;
Marlboro, b h, 4 NJ Gillies, 81 Lawrence.
Mass; Daisy Ward, b IN, T. g Rogers, Hills
grove, X /; Elsie Harris, blk M, Fred Clark !:
Bird Seed, &. II h Hartford, Bedford, Mass
Tho local baseball team Will play the War.
wick Cadets tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. John Judge is missing from he
home, 55 Oak street, since Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
State Fair spectacle.

The spectacle which Mr.. Charles Loven-
berg is arranging for the State Fair will
entail an expense of nearly si0, 900 for the
six performances and will supersede any
thing I'm extravaganza ever seen i'm Provi-
dencc; 200 persons will be required and a
band and orchestra OF 30 musicians will
render the music, all of which Is TO be
composed by Mr.. Lovenberg. Ten thou
sand square feet of canvas viii be used for
the special scenery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
Mary's Borrowed Finery.

Mary Robinson has not been out OF Jail
but few days and il is quite likely that
il will be but few days before she goes
there again. as she was arrested by de-
tective Reardon today, in the vicinity of
the cove.
Mary had on a silk cape that was stolen
from Mrs. Mary Bartlett, who lives at 321
North Main. She will have hearing in
the morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
GRAN SION.
Road Improvements Where They Are
Taking Place.

Cranston may well boast Of good roads. No
town IN the state, ~ Is said, has a larger pro-
portion OF good roads. AT the last financial
town meeting r3,, so was appropriated for
roads. labor and materials.
This sum II steadily being drawn upon. At
present gangs OF mon and numbers OF teams
are working in >four different parts of the
town.
Six teams are hauling sand and gravel from
Councilman Fields lots and with IL arc grad
ing Roger Williams avenue. Arlington.
large force Is at work macadamizing
Phenix avenue. near knights. from Pisrce's
Foer Corners. southerly, for which 5000 was
appropriated
Ocean street in Pawtuxet is being repaired
with gravel.
Sockanosset cross road ~ receiving atten-
tion in several places. the greater portion OF
the work being done near Oaklawn avenue.
Many towns spend large sums OF money
ON their roads and are still in tho mud. IL Is
recognized that good highways in "A town SO
widely scattered secure political and social
unity.
STAGE COACH TO BE STARTED.
Arrangements have been made with Mr.. j.
W. Palmer of Cranston TO haul the high school
pupils of Cranston and knightsyille TO and
from Auburn High School daily during the
school year. The fare on the stage VIII be
only one-half the car fare and the drive will
take less than one-half the time necessary 10
go In the electric cars.
TALKING PLAIN WITH THE CITY.
THE NEWS has been voicing the sentiment
that IA more business-like transaction in the
case OF the proposed bridge across the Paw
tuxet River would be that the city deed TO
the town "A roadway as an approach.
Our officials are now demanding a stipula-
tion TO the effect that in case the appropria-
tion Is made the city will deed to the town
bridge Will cost at least 5000.
These concessions by the city make their
business interests more and more apparent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
Epilepsy 20 Years.
Cured by DR.. Miles Nervine.

A few years ago, Mr.. L. w. Gallaher, was
an extensive. successful expert manu-
facturer of lumber products. Attacked with
epilepsy, he was Obliged to give up his busi-
ness. The attacks came upon him most In
opportunely. One time falling from a carri-
age, at another down stairs, and often in the
street. Once he fell down a shaft in the
mill. his Injuries nearly proving fatal. Mr..
Gallaher writes from Milwaukee. Feb. 16. '95.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES.

Charles q. Messenger permanent with Hook
aud Ladder 2, has been promoted 90 the posi-.
tion Of lieutenant OF the Same company.
NJ ~ fefrin~, formerly a call man,
has been gven permanent position on Hook
and Ladder I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
Commissioner Appointed.

In the case of Charles r. Blackmar vs.
Jason A. Blackmar n decree was entered
in the appellate division OF the Supreme
Court today for dissolution OF partner
commissioner to wind up the affairs OF the
saruo-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
NEWPORT NE VS..
The Beats Of Certain Po-
Iicemen Changed.
Special to The News.


NEWPORT, July 26. 26.-Newporters were
treated to grand game of ball yesterday
between the Newports and collegians.
the home team winning by hard hitting
and superior fielding. Cozzens, the Har-
ward freshman, pitched a fine game for
the home team, and was hit seldom. For
the visitors the old Brown twirler, Wood
cock, was in the box, but he was not
effective. Farnhan and Steere, all Brown
boys, played for the visitors, they being
captained by the oldtime Brown second
basemen "Jed" Jones. The score wks;
sssiSipSists.....:.. sciissian.....:.. ... o
Hits-Newports. 1915; Coliegians, S-s. Errors
Newports. 8; Colegians,
POLICE CHANGE BEATS
Last evening an order was issued by
the chief of police, by direction of the
Mayor, changing the beats of certain
patrolmen, the Mayor thinking the best
interests of the department demanding IT,
In times past me n stayed on beats for
years, and the outcome was that reports
came in of their sleeping in greenhouses,
etc. Mayor Boyle means that the men
shall not become too well acquainted
with any neighborhood.
NEwsY BRIEFS
The summer residents are arranging to
give tableaux vivants at the Casino for
the benefit of the Newport hospital.
1t was yesterday decided that the
coaching parade will come of on
August IL, and the subscription ball on
August g.
The North Atlantic Squadron will take
part in the illumination of the harbor
while the yachts are in port.
The Newports play the Newton Athletic
Club today and the Providence Grays
tomorrow.
The Naval Reservse went TO jamestown
in boats last evening and held skirmish
drill along the shore.
The trial of James Shea will take place
this morning in the district court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
Pawubroker Loses Goods.

New HAVEN, July 26.-Burglars entered
Solomon Fry's pawn shop in the heart of
the city and stole % watches and a dozen
opera glasses.