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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-25
Gertrude Vanderbilt and Harry
Payne Whitney Married.
Wedding Took Place at The
Breakers, Newport.
TOO SIMPLE FOR TIL EN-
Exclusive Set was Disappointed
in the Wedding.
There was Not Enough Display
to Suit Them.

Newport, R. L, Aug. 25.-The we'd
ding of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, old
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt to Mr.. Harry Payne Whit
eny, oldest son of the former secre-
tary of the navy, w. G. Whitney, took
place at noon today at THE Breakers y
the Vanderbilt summer residence. Al
though the wedding has been awaited
with great interest, it was in a way
a disappointment to the exclusive set
in society here, owing to its simpli-
city.
This was necessarily so on account
of the state of Mr. Vanderbilt's health,
his physician thinking it unwise for
him to undergo anything but the quiet
est ceremony. Therefore, outside of
the immediate bridal party only about
8 persons were present. The legal mar
riage ceremony was performed by Rev.
Geo. F. MagiI, D. D., rector of Trinity
church, of which Mr.. Vanderbilt is a
member. It was originally intended
that Bishop Potter should act in this
capacity, but Rhode Island laws for
bid a clergyman from another state to
perform a wedding here. Therefore
the plan was changed and Bishop Pot
ter delivered the benediction.
The members of the bridal party, ad-
vancing from different apartments
along the upper hall, met at the middle
landing of the grand staircase. Thence
the bride and groom together proceeded
to the priedieu, where the words that
made them one were spoken.
Miss Vanderbilt's gown, as we'll as
that of each of her bridesmaids, was
from Paris. The brides costume was
of white watered silk trimmed with old
duchesse lace and pearls. She carried
a bridal bouquet of stephanotia and
gardenias.
Mr.. Whitney wore a boutonnierre of
gardenias, the best man a white or
child on the lapel of his coat and the
ushers, small sprays of lilies of the
valley The bouquets of the five
bridesmaids were of roses and lilies Of
satin ribbon upon which were embroid-
cred lilies of the valley. The brides
maids were the Misses Sloane, Shep-
ard, Gerry and Taylor. Mr.. Payne
Whitney, who had just returned from
Europe was the best man and the ush-
ers were NIessrs Frank Bolk, Columbus
Baldwin, Rawlins T. Connenet and AL
fred Vanderbilt, brother of the bride.
After the ceremony the couple passed
into the gray room to receive their
guests. They occupied a position be-
meath a bower of tropical foliage, sur
mounted by a canopy composed of two
immense areca lutesceus. Seven
standard blooming rose trees, eight
feet high, alternately white and pink,
formed a boundary to the line of
guests.
The bridal couple left Newport on
private car No. 493, with a special en-
CINE at o'clock this afternoon. They
would not disclose their destination
although it is still believed they will
proceed to LenOX, Mass.
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COOLER TOMORRO so SAID
The Predicted Warm Weather Today
Was Driven Off

The wind and the clouds are playing
the weather game today, and the pre-
dicted higher temperature has evil
IDENTIFY taken a back seat. This morn
ing the wind started in from the south
with a zest which, if continued during
the day, would probably have run the
temperature into the neighbOrhood of
100 but fortunately changed to the
west and is blowing from that direction
this afternoon at the average rate of
IS miles an hour The cool air in con-
nection with the cloUdiness produces a
very temperate afternoon. At 2
O'Clock the thermometer registered SO
degrees.
Generally fair weather tonight and
tomorrow, cooler in the western por-
ton tonight and generally cooler to-
morrow is the prediction sent out to-
day by the weather bureau. NOtwith-
standing the prediction of fair weather
Mr.. Jennings is of the opinion that
showers will fall this afternoon or to-
night.
Both clear and cloudy weather is re-
ported in different portions of the state
this afternoon. The temperature
ranges from "a to 1O1.
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8 SILVER CONVENTIONS.
Dem Ocrats, Populists and Silver Con-
ventions of Michigan Meet in
the Same Town.

Bay City, Mich, Aug. 25-The Dem
Ocratic state convention was called to
order at noon by Chairman Baker Oh
the state central committee, who said
the Democrats had for the first time
since the civil war taken possession of
the Democratic party.
Charles s. Hampton was selected as
temporary chairman. His address was
received with great enthusiasm and
when he said the Democ04tic ass has
jumped the fence and gone into the
Mckinley pasture the applause and
laughter was loud and long continued.
He treated in a pungent way several of
the local gold standard Democrats and
then devoted his remarks to the plat
form adopted at Chicago, which he
heartily endorsed. After the appoint
ment of the usual committees, the con-
ventiOn adjourned until 4 o'clock.
The POpulist state convention was
called to order long after the hour men
toned in the call. B. B. Taylor made a
speech and the usual committees were
appointed. A committee on conference
with the Democratic and other political
parties relative to the proposed divis-
ion of offices was named.
The silver state convention was call
ed to order by Chairman Sigh. Alfred
Williams was selected as temporary
chairman. A committee was appoint
ed to confer with the other parties up
on a union ticket after which the con-
ventiOn adjourned, until 3 o'clock
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OLD SOLDIERS REUNION.
Thousands Gather at Baxter Springs
Encampment

Baxter Springs, Aug 25.-The first
day of the seventh annual Interstate
Grand Army reunion at Baxter Springs
opened auspiciousIy. The erstwhiIe
beautiful grove is now a wilderness of
flags, bunting and banners, and near
ly 1000 tents are already upon the
ground. There was no programme ar
ranged for yesterday but every new
conner busted himself in arranging his
quarters for the weeks campaign.
For the past thirteen years, Colonel
L. c. Weldy, editor Of the GaIena Re
publican, has been cOmmandant at
Camp Logan, but this year he volun-
tariIy steps into the ranks, and ex-
Congressman Lew Hanback, is placed
in charge. Many of the ablest speakers
of the west will be in attendance and
address the meetings. Today is Sons
of Veterans day, and Ed Madison, John
Randolph and Rev Mr.. Klepfort of
Fort Scott will be the speakers.
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DAWES IN WYANDOTTE.
Addresses a Large Audience at Huron
Place.

Kansas City, Aug. 25.-FulIy 5000 peo-
pie stood on Huron place last evening
for more than two hours. listening to
addresses by Attorney General Dawes
The meeting was called to order by
President o. NJ. Wilson, president of the
park board, and after few introduce
tory remarks, he gave way to Mr..
Dawes.
Attorney General Dawes spoke for
forty minutes. His entire time was
devoted to showing the large number
of laboring men present what to ex-
pect under the free coinage of silver
General Dawes is talking only to the
labOring men this year.
Mr.. Potter made the closing address
and he too, directed his remarks to
the laboring men. He said the great
interested manifested by the laboring
men in the campaign indicated that
Organism and AItgeldism would soon
be dead and buried.
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HOKE SMITHS PLANS.
Will Make a Few Speeches for Bryan
in Georgia.

w III MAKE a Few 5peecneS 4or Bryan
in Georgia.
Washington,A Aug. 25.-Secretary Hoke
Smith briefly outlined his plans in an
interview today. He said:
Il will retire from office on September
1 and it is my purpose to return to At
lanta at once.
MY resignation was due alone TO the
fact that intend to support Bryan and
SewalI. I have always voted the regu-
lar Democratic ticket and shall make
no exception this year.
1T is my purpose to devote my time
to the practice of law and to my pri-
vate business. I have, however, signi-
fed my willingness to make two or
three speeches in Georgia for the state
and national ticket, but the time neces-
sary to the resumption of attention to
my professional and private business
will not permit me to enter actively into
the campaign outside of my own state"
Governor Francis. Secretary Smiths
successor, will reach Washington some
time before Tuesday and is now clos
ing UP his affairs in Missouri. He has
already formally signified his readiness
to qualify on the 1st ultimO, when the
resignation of Mr.. Smith takes effect.
The latter will leave Immediately for
the south
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The s. ArOund-the- Clock Meet at
Chicago.
Dates Set for September 1925
at Coliseum Track.
BIG PRIZES OFFERED
Louis Gimm and Albert SchOck
to Be Present.
Consolation Prizes of $25 VIII
Be Given.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Entry blanks for
the twenty-four hour race at the Col
iseum September "A and % are ready
The clock race will be
held under the auspices of the Nation
al Cycle Exhibition company, in con-
junction with a programme of sixteen
interesting races during a four days
meet, September % to 26. There is a
possibility that Louis Gimm, who holds
many long distance records, will be a
competitor. An inquiry has been re-
ceived from him regarding pacing and
training accommodations. Albert
SchOck, one of the best long distance
riders in this country, has sent in his
entry. The coming race will be the
first of its kind ever attempted in
America on the safety type of bicycle
Prizes to the amount of $3.50 will be Of
fered in the twenty-fOur-hOUr race, to
the first four men who finish. Special
record prizes aggregating $1,275 will al
so be offered as an incentive to reduce
records in that race. In addition to the
regular prize, $3.50 will be awarded the
winner should he reduce the worlds
twenty fOur-hOur record. Should th6
worlds tWelVe-hOur record fall $3.50 will
be paid the breaker of it. That sum
Will also be given the rider who creates
a new worlds record for fifty miles,
and to the racer who credits the Coli
scum track and Chicago with a new
worlds mark for 100 miles will be paid
$3.50
The riders will also be encouraged to
Shatter the American record for TWEEN
ty-fOur hours. Should they fail of
equaling the marvellous distances made
by Huret and Rivierre on French soil,
but create a new record for Americans
to ride for, the sum of 500 will be paid
In case the American records for twelve
hours, 100 miles and fifty miles are
beaten $50 will be paid in each in
stance.
Every rider who rides more than 400
miles and who fails of obtaining a
prize will receive partial consolation in
the shape of monetary remuneration
to the extent of SIS.
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COLORED SILVER MEN.
They Organize a Free Silver League
With 20 Members.

A colored free silver league was or
gained last night at 4OS Kansas ave-
nue. by J. r. Lyttle, with 20 members.
The following officers were elected:
President, J. Pearsley; secretary, J.
R. Lyttle.
The following members were enroll
ed: A Williams, J. White, H. Adams,
w. F. LyttIe, W. H. Smith, C. Gator,
w Mitchell, William Eagleson, J. Bar
Der, J. w. Russell, J. Anderson, NJ.
Michael, I. Jamison, J. Haywood, E. r.
vim, z. Page, w. Johnson, H. Igar.
J. r. LyttIe, the organizer, said in
speaking of the organization: ITO
those interested in the free coinage of
silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, I wish to
say that the time has come when the
American people regardless of color
must rise in their manhood and throw
off the British yoke and fight for Amer
icanism.'
A league will be organized tonight at
615 Kansas avenue, North Topeka. The
regular meetings of the organization
made last night will be on Wednesday
evenings
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SOCIETY WILL BE OUT.
Many Fine Turnouts Will Be Decora-
ted for the Festival Flower Parade.

The ladies' committee on carriage
decoration for the Fall Festival flower
parade has been hard at work and it
is assured that society will be out that
day in all its floral splendOr and drive
its carriages itself.
Mrs. c. S. Sutton is chairman of the
committee and to her efforts is due so
much of the success as has 50 far been
attained. Mrs. w. W. Webb is assist
ing her.
So far the list of ladies who will
decorate and drive carriages in the big
floral parade includes Mrs. John r.
Mulvane, Mrs. Joab Mulvane, Mrs. c.
S. Sutton Mrs. D. J. Harding, Mrs
George Eagle. Mrs. Charles Eagle, Mrs.
Irving DOolittle, Mrs. w. W. Webb,
Mrs. S. T. Howe, Mrs. B. T. Lewis, Mrs.
w. Morton, Mrs. George w Crane, Mrs.
James A Troutman. Mrs. Harry Over
holt, Mrs. Harry Carney, Mrs. Will
Garvey, Mrs. L. r. -RiOrdan, Mrs G. M
Chase, Miss Margaret AGuIvane, and
Miss Matte Bradshaw.
Elsewhere in this paper will be found
a call asking that all ladies who will
join this list let Mrs. c. S. Sutton
know.
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KANSAS NEWS.
eeDream of Love- to Be Played
by $50 Men.
Band Made Up From Eight
NeighbOr Towns.
ATCHISON'S CARNIVAL.
Marshall's Band to Lead the
List, of Course.
Methodist Camp Meeting at
Island Park.
ATCHISON'S CARNIVAL.

Atchison, Aug 25.-One of the Tea
lures of the Corn Carnival September
p will be the concert at Turner Gar
den.
The band stand viii be enlarged to
accommodate $50 men. which will be the
size of one organization to take part
In addition to this band, MarshalPs ia
nous band will appear, together with
the Pawnee City band. the crack band
of Nebraska, and the Home band, and
the Fort band. The band of the 100
men will play Dream of Love-"
great favorite in Atchison. Marshall
has so men this year, and Pawnee City
fOrty-tWO.
The big band will be made up from
eight small bands in towns surround
ing Atchison. specially drilled by man
sent out from Atchison.
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ROCKS COUNTY FA1R.
To Be Held Sept. s-11-Ingalls and
Simpson to Speak.

Stockton, Aug. 24.-Rooks county is
going to eclipse this year anything
ever before attempted in the agricuI-
tural fair line and speed ring.
At a big expense they have fitted up
courses in this section of Kansas The
date set Cor the fair is September 8,
g, 10 and II, to be held in Stockton, the
county seat.
A large number of entries have al
ready been made for the speed ring.
over $1,000 will be paid in premiums.
A part of two days will be given up to
politics, at which it is expected that
jerry Simpson and ex-senator John J.
ingalls, will address the people. Bal
loon ascensions will take place each
day
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Indianapolis. Aug. 25.-score:
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HOBART VISITS CANTON.
In Company With Editor Kohlsaat
They See Mckinley.

Canton, Aug. 25.-Garret A Hobart,
Republican nominee for vice president,
arrived in Canton on the Pennsylvania
here this forenoon. He was accom-
panied by H. H. Kohlsaat, editor of the
Chicago Times-Herald. This is Mr..
Hobart's second trip to Canton.
The greeting beween Major McKin-
ley and Mr.. Hobart was most cordial.
It is understood they are considering
their letters of acceptance. Major
McKinley's letter will not be published
before Thursday.
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SANTA FE PUMPING PLANT
Considerable Trouble in Getting the
Water to Flow.

Dodge City Aug. 25-D. NJ. Frost
sent down a gang of men to work on
the experimental pumping plant at
Santa Fe, in Haskell county, on Mon
day. The well when completed was
only operated for a short time and aft
er about 100 barrels of water had been
pumped, everything stopped short and
would not go again.
This stOppage was caused by the in
gress of sand. The sand point had
been driven in one corner of the TWEEN
ty-eight inch hole, and being bent and
twisted in its descent. could not be
withdrawn. Under these circum-
stances Mr.. Frost secured the services
of W. T. Stone of Larned, who went
down on Monday to superintend the
driving of the new pipe, which will be
started in the center of the hole.
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MErEoDIsTs ASSEMBLE.
Big Camp Meeting at Island Park,
Winfield.

Winfield, Aug. 25-The Methodists
viii begin their campmeeting at Island
park tonight at 8 o'clock and it will
continue until September 8.
There viii be four services daiIvy dur
ing the meeting but on Wednesday they
VIII turn the park over to the old set
tIeIs Tor their annual reunion. A ma
jOrity of those attending from a dis
rance ana possibly some of the city peo-
pie VIII camp on the ground
Arrangements have been made with
the Cnautauqua assembly for the use
of tents and twelve or fifteen have al
ready been engaged
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TIN PLATE STRIKE ENDED.
The Company Signs the Scale and EN-
ployes Rejoice.

Elwood, Ind, Aug. 25.-The tin plate
strike was ended at midnight by the
company signing the scale. Thous-
ands are out in force rejoicing with the
strikers over the peaceful settlement
of the great strike and parading the
streets singing and shouting.
Bands are playing and the whistles
of the big plants are screeching forth
their shriu blasts, helping swell the
noise which marks the end of the most
serious strike ever known in this city
The strike leaders are jubilant over
the result and ascribe their success to
the care taken to avoid any infraction
of law and order
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Three Deputy sherifs in Pursuit.

Mcpherson, Aug. 25.-Three deputy
sheriffs from Mcpherson are in
pursuit of A. H. NGichaels, who skipped
the county Thursday night with a
mOrtgaged team and harness and owing
smaller bills. 81ichaels has been run
ming a rented threshing machine out
fit and employing seven men. He col
Iected all threshing accounts, but re
fused to pay his help He left owing
them for sixteen DAYS, labor.
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HWANT MANIFoLD's BAND.
Northwest Kansas Would Follow the
Organization to Topeka.

printed in Concordia, publishes the
following:
1t has been understood that Mani
folds Military band will not attend the
state hremen'S tournament in Topeka
as was at first supposed. The reason
for this as we understand. is because
the proper amount of money has not
been guaranteed them. It is to be
hoped that this order of affairs may be
changed, as all of the northwest US
ually follows Manifold's band. and it is
drawing card wherever it goes"
If this band can be induced to attend
IOpeka'S big week of reunion fest5vi-
ties it will draw hundreds of people
there from all over this section of
Kansas.
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Looks serious for Postmaster Kav.

PIeasanton, Aug. 25.-Thomas Kay,
aged 76, postmaster at Kratzer, thir-
teen miles west of here, had a Negro
have been arrested on suspicion of
having set fire to his house last Fri
day.
The charge of murder may also be
brought against them. The corpse of
Mrs. Kratzer was secured from the fire
with difficulty. It was at first thought
she had been burned to death, but a
dent in her skull indicated murder.
The couple had lived unhappily.
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EPWoRTH LEAGUE
Closes It's Session at Americas With
Election of Officers.

Americas, Aug. 25.-The Epwortb
league of the Emporia district has
closed its annual meeting here.
The following officers were elected:
President, J. L. Anderson, Quenemo:
first vice president, E. c. Thorne. Ere
0on1a; second vice president, Clara NJ.
Newlin, Emporia; third vice president.
Byron Cracroft. Hartford; fourth vice
president. Anna Davidson. Eureka
JUNIOR league superintendent, May ia
Amerlcus; treasurer. Ira M. jackson
Strawn; directors, Revs. w. IA Null
Haney, Burlington; P, P II. Monroe.
straWn; II. j. CoIer. Emporia
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WILL ROAST TWO BEEvEs.
Republican Rally for Meade, Clark and
Beaver Counties

Meade, Aug. 25.-The c. O. D. ranch
will be the scene of a great Republican
SPEAKING and barbecue Wednesday.
August &c.
chester / Long, H. ]. Bone and R.
M Painter Will be there. and probably
ex-senator ingalls,.
Two oxen will be roasted whole. in
si.e way OF meat, and all other provfs-
IONS viii be provided in proportion
E-very BODY in Meade, Clark and Beaver
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coRBETr IS POSITIVE.
Will Not Allow sharkey to Fight Fitz
First.

Baltimore, Aug. 25.-James ]. Corbett
last night made the following answer to
the proposition telegraPhed from San
Francisco to the effect that if he would
release him, Sharkey could get go
with Fitzsimmons previous to the Cor
-Sharkey fight:
I positively refuse to consider any
such a proposition. Until I meet Shar-
key no one else shall. If Fftzsimmons
in three weeks or less. After he has
met me he can get on all the bouts he
wants with the san Francisco man.
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Two Cav Augusta Girls.

Kansas City, Aug. 25.-I. E. Bussey,
a drummer from St. Joseph, was ar
rested on Union avenue yesterday by
Sheriff ]. A. Hopkins of Butler county,
Kan, for abduction. Last week Bus
sey induced Annie Bixley and Maud
McIlvain, girls under Is years of age,
to leave Augusta with him. They came
to Kansas City and went to a lodging
house on Grand avenue. The girls
were sent home last evening.
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Prominent Wedding at Hill City.

Hill City, Aug. 25.-The marriage of
R. Vernon Wilcox to Miss Ola NJ.
MauIsby, both of this city, was SOL
emnized at high noon today.
The bride is one of the most success
full teachers in Graham county. Mr..
Wilcox is also one of the most success
full lawyers of Graham county, but for
the last year has chosen school teach
ing to that of practieing at the bar.
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No Grand Jury for Dickinson.

Abilene, Aug. 25.-The county COM
missiOners have presented to Judge
Moore a petition asking that no grand
of court, reiterating the arguments they
put forth in a similar petition last win
ter-expense, need1essness, usefulness,
etc. In accordance with their request
an order has been filed by the court
that no grand jury shall be drawn.
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Emporia CyeIa Raees Vel Attended


Emporia, Aug. 25-The League of
American Wheelmen's state circuit
meet drew out probably the largest
crowd ever gathered in Emporia for a
sporting event.
Event No. 1, one-third mile boys
race. eight entries, first prize was won
by Charles SUppe; second, Frank Lind
sey; third, Howard Griffith. Time "a
seconds
Second event, one mile, 2:4O class,
amateur: First prise mandolin, value
S35. won by Jesse Hendricks; second.
bicycle tires, SIS, c. H Morrow; third,
lamp. IS. A. J. Musselmann. Time
2:S2 4-5
Third event, one mile professional, 10
entries: First prize $50, won by Tom
Davis; second prize, SO. @. I. Hem
street; third, IS, b J. Banks. Time
1886 80
Fourth event, one mile open, anna
teur: First prize, diamond ring, $50
won by w J. Drummer; second, shot
gun, SO, W. F. Sager; third, kodak, 50.
A. J. Musselmann- Time 2-36 As
Fifth event, two mile handicap. pro-
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DIR. GIBSON'S CONDITION.
He Is Slightly Improved, But Cannot
Permanently Recover.

Dr. w. B. Gibson, who was thought
to be dying in Las Vegas, n. M, last
week, is now slightly improved, and the
attending physicians believe that he
may live for several weeks. They say,
however, that he can never recover,
and that his death is but a question Of
a short time.
Mr.. Fred Gibson and Miss Bessie
Gibson, son and daughter, returned to
this city today. Mrs. Gibson still re-
mains with her husband.