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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
WHAT LIFE Us WORTH.

Important Question Answered By Mrs. !
Henry Ward Beecher.
What is Life worth?
Just what you choose to make it and
no more.
As you sow, 50 viii you reap. If from
the first hour OF responsible living you
choose to live only for self, for your
own comforts and pleasure, regardless
of the wishes or comforts of others-if
6 habit begun in childhood, thinking
first of all how viii such a course or act
profit me, is allowed to gather force as
years roll on, your life Will be worth
very little.
While the young blood rushes wildly
through the veins, and, careless and
reckless, you plunge from one excite
ment to another, still more seIfshly re-
gardless of the wishes or comfort Of
parents and the closest friends, for you
there may be kind of mad enjoyment
But will it last? And while it lasts
what is it? What is your ife-vvhat is
such a life really worth? How soon will
all such unnatural excitements and self
ish pleasures wear themselves out?
How soon will they prove a totally in
sufficient stimuIant and leave you al
ways reaching out after more, which,
When gathered, may prove Just as
worthless and unsatisRying.
Or, if in your heart you are longing
for wealth instead of riotous pleasures.
and if you determine to secure it and
labor for it until you have spent all your
young years, it begins to flow in upon
you, and instead of finding pleasure in
it you become a Iniser. You hoard your
hard-earned wealth, instead of using it.
What have you gained? Your bank &C
counts swell to large proportions, but
you live on the barest pittance, giving
your family only the most common
necessities, while your ledger at last
shows you to be worth millions. What
has your life been worth?
Or, if you enter into manhood, ana
bition becomes your besetting sin, and
you turn from friends. and suitable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
JUDGE GILKESON IN TOWN.
Denies a Story Circulated in His Dis
trlct

Judge A. D. Gilkeson of Hays City is
in the city. The judge came here to
attend a meeting of the judges of the
appellate court. They will be in con-
sultatiOn here this week.
A Journal reporter asked the judge
what truth there was in the rumor that
he and Aaron had agreed to both with
draw from the race for the appellate
judgeship and let the Democrats and
Populists support S. w. McElroy. He
said:
There is not a word of truth in it so
far as am concerned. I was nominated
and in due time will file my nomination
papers. There will probably be a con-
test before the board as TO who is the
Democratic nominee, but have no
doubt as to how that will be decided
If it is decided in my favor I will re-
main in the race. Mr. Aaron may be
getting ready to withdraw in McElroy' 5
favor I don't know what his plans
are, but for my part am going to stay
in the race"
Mr. Aaron filed his certificate of nom
nation with the secretary of state on
Saturday. When Judge GilkesOn Of
fers to file his there will probably be a
contest.
The Democratic convention that met
for the purpose of nominating a judge
split and two candidates were nominal
ed. Aaron and Gilkeson. Both claim
to be the regular Democratic nominee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
YOUNG MEMS CARNIVAL.
Meeting Held With Will Has
keIl as Master of Ceremonies.
Should Begin Planning Your
Masquerade Costume at Once.
There Will Be a Parade Early in the
Evening and a General Carni-
val Later On.

There was a very enthusiastic meet
ing of some of the members of the
young mems carnival committee at
the office of Noble & Merriam last eve
ming and it was decided that Topeka
and her visitors viii be compelled to
draw a long and involuntary breath
of amazement and admiration on the
evening of Friday of Fall Festival
week.
On motion of Will Haskell it was
unanimously decided that they will
also laugh a good deal.
That is what the carnival is for.
Walter Noble Ned Henderson. Ed
Bennett, Frank Thomas, Paul TOrring-
ton and Charley Adams We're present
to talk the matter over with Mr.. Has
ken
Mr.. Haskell outlined the plan of car
nival week
You've got to have a head and a
start to this thing" he said, and the
best thing is parade. You can put
your parade on the street at 8 o'clock
II you want to and after it is over let
the prOmiScOuS fun begin. Let the
maskers have Kansas avenue from
Fourth to Tenth street. We don't want
to move them any where else and let
it be understood that the fun is to be
over at midnight
TT is not a good plan to follow any
one idea through the parade but have
each float distinctly separate
A number OF people have already
spoken TO me about floats and have
furnished them with ideas.
I'VE will not bar advertising in this
parade though we shall expect every
float to be as funny. as possible and
represent some subject. This is not a
trades display but every firm that
puts a float in will be allowed to put
it's name on it and get the credit of the
display.
What I want of this committee is to
get out among the business men and
societies and induce them to take
charge of and build a float from some
design L have plenty of designs and
can furnish any firm or society with
one, that will build it up to the stand
ard. It will not be expensive. We
don't charge anything for designs.
There is another thing we must do,
too, and that is get all the people in
terested to mask that we can. This
parade will be thoroughly respectable
and no one need fear to go into it,
though it must be made just as fun
ny as possible"
All this was heartily agreed to and
another meeting was decided on for
Thursday evening at the same place
of big and enthusiastic meeting of
the young men of the city will be held
to talk over the general plan and its
details This will probably be held at
Hamilton hall next Monday evening.
Every young man in the city should be
there and as many of the old boys as
feel like it.
Meantime the members of the COM
mittee will hustle about and get prom
ises of entrance from societies, clubs
and firms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

Mr.. E. c. Campbell of salina is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. W. r. LOOMS.
The ball which is to be given at
Hamilton hall Friday evening for the
benefit of the flower parade of Festi-
val week, promises to be great sue
cess. MarShalPS and GOrmly'S bands,
all the Orchestras in the city and the
mandolin club will furnish the music.
Mrs. c. S. Sutton who has charge of
it, is sDaring no effort to make
great event.
Mr. c. NJ Merriam went to ST. Joe
this morning to remain several days.
Mr. Fred Kingsley of Kansas City
spent Sunday in the city with relatives
and friends.
the guest of Mrs. H. NJ. Hadley on Clay
street.
Capt. Cavanaugh spent Sunday in
the city with friends on his way to
Manhattan from an eastern trip.
Miss Bernice Mcdonald left today
for Lexington, No. where she will re-
sumo her studies at Central college.
Dr.. L. c. Wasson, president of the
Lake View Hunting and Fishing asso-
citation, returned yesterday from a four
days stay at Lake View.
Mrs Ida Holden COWles has return
ed to her home in WASHINGTON, Ia,
after visiting with Mrs. A. T. Waggo-
ner, Mrs G. W. Bailey and Mrs. T.
Wilkie.
Miss Maggie Adams, daughter of
Judge F. C. Adams is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Mary Adams in Waterville;
Kan.
Mrs. J. F. Buzzell has returned from
a two months sOjourn in Boston.
Miss Abbie Shaffer of Kilmer is visit
ing Miss Lizzie Gavitt on East Fifth
street, this week.
Capt Henry King Of St. Louis ar
rived today and is the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. James King.
Mrs. Fanny Sutherland and daugh-
ter, Mary, left this noon for a week.
stay at Colorado Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs c. 3. Merriam are ex-
pected home this week from a months
trip throughout the east.
DR.. Mckinley went to Kansas Civ
today to meet Mrs. Mckinley, who is
returning from a two months visit
with her mother in Indiana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
COTTON STATES FOR BRY AN
Says Gov. Oates of Alabama, But
Looks on Kentucky as Doubtful.

San Francisco, Sept. 8.-Gov. ". G.
Oates of Alabama, who has been visit
ing his brother, J. w. Oates of Santa
Rosa, for a number of days past, re-
turned to his home in Montgomery on
tOday's Southern overland train.
He was in congress for IA years and
knows both Bryan and Mckinley.
Alabama will give her electoral vote
to Bryan" said Governor Oates last
night. THE gold Democrats and Re
publicans, however, may fuse on con-
gressmen and give the regular Demo-
cratic ticket a hard fight
THE cotton states viii all go for Bry-
an. Thes border states are doubtful,
Kentucky in particular, where the
Palmer Buckner ticket will poll a great
many votes from the regular Bryan
ticket and give the Republicans a good
chance to win the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
GO TO THE RACES.
All for the Benefit Of the Floral Fund

$500 AOA SAS @SSAOA4S Va s44O - All GA - N4A0
People desiring to see good races and
at the same time help out in finan-
cial way the ladies of the Fall Festival
flower parade can do so Friday after
noon at the fair grounds at cost of
but 25 cents.
Mr.. Kreipe and Mr.. Foster and the
owners of trOtters and PAGERS have
come forward with noble hearts and
the right plan and will give the ladies
the proceeds thereof.
1t viii be a race benefit and the fol-
lowing is the programme:
1. Yearling trot, half mile heats, 2 in
g. Mr.. Brooks yearling by McInez,
Mr.. Dudley's yearling by AlcryOne,
full sister to Bob BOrsfOrd.
2. Free-fOr-au trot, mile heats, in 8.
Reckless by So Long, jr., Phyllis T,
by Ashland Wilkes.
3. Roadster trOt, in which all horses
not in professional training are eligi-
BILE; half mile heats, 2 in 8.
4. 2:35 trOt. Canten by Allteu, AL
cryOne by Alcyron, Bob BOtsford by
Alcryone, Sunrise by Pilgrim.
5. Free-fOr-an pace, mile heats, in
8. Gypsy B, by Glenwood, st. Patrick
by DalbrinO, Ellington and Mcdonald
McGregOr.
s. Roadster trot, half mile heats, 2 in
3, to which all Topeka horses not above
named are eligible.
The races will be just as interesting
as any Topeka has seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
IS STEVENSON WON?
Chairman Jones Says the Vice Presi-
dent is for BRYAN.

Chicago, Sept. 8-Vfce President
Stevenson was closeted with Senator
Jones of the national Democratic head
quarters. He declined to make a state
ment for publication. Senator Jones
said: "Of course the vice president is
for our ticket
The statement of Senator Jones in
regard to Mr.. Stevenson being for their
ticket makes it plain that the vice
president promised to take the stump
for the silver party.
The vice president is very much in
terested in the campaign and made
many inquiries about Illinois, Ohio IN
diana, Michigan, Minnesota, and the
Pacific states. He was informed that
the prospects in all of these states were
very fiattering and they would all I'M
Bryan in November He appeared much
gratified at the information. He stated
he would remain in ChiagO for several
daVS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
NO SECTIONAL LINE.
Dividing the East From the Rest Of
. the Country Says FIR. Herbert.

London, Sept. S.-The Daily News this
morning publishes q column interview
with Hilary Herbert. Mr.. Herbert rid
icUles the idea that there is any real
dissension between the north and south
and between the east and west. mo
for the Bryan ticket because Bryan
carried the Chicago convention; but
many Will not do so. In my opinion
the Bryan movement has reached it's
height and is now declining.
4 should be sorry to say" Mr.. Her
bert continued, that the siIverites are
fanatics and fools. Many of them are
good men. But I think the silver party
is mistaken in it's aims and policy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
NOTICE TO POLICE
No Tin Horn Blowing Should be Per
mitted Any Night but Friday.

At the request of many citizens it is
suggested that the Committee of Fiji
teen make an order and that the police
commissioners instruct the police force
to enforce it, that no tin horn blowing
will be allowed any nights of the FAN
Festival except Friday or Carnival
night. There are professions almost
every night of the week in which there
will be bands of music and it will be
useless for them to play if the kids and
older imbeciIes are permitted to bring
out their tin horns and make life
burden.
At Kansas City on the night of the
Priests of Pallas parade the tin horn
blowing is so loud that none of the
band music is distingUishable One
night of the week is sufficient for pure
unadulterated noise. It is to be hoped
this order will be issued at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
KANGAROOS FOR GUESTS.
A California Hotel Provides a Kanga-
roo Hunt for Summer Boarders.

San Rafael, Cal, Sept. S.-England
has her fox hunts southern California
her coyote hunts and San Rafael hith-
erto her paper chases. but hereafter
she will lead the world with nothing
more or less than kangaroo hunt.
A young kangaroo has been secured
by the Hotel Rafael management from
Australia. All of the experienced rid
ers who have participated in the paper
chases will take stations near the Ho-
tel Rafael, the kangaroo will be turn
ed loose and will be pursued across the
country until recaptured.
A pack of 25 English hounds is being
trained for the hunt, which will occur
some time during the latter part of Sep
TENDER
The same rules governing the fox
hunts in England will obtain, the first
lady in at the death, will receive not
the brush, but some suitable prize as a
souvenir of her skill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
SOMETHING FOR ATHLETICS.
A Proposition That There be Foot
Racing

A Topeka young man signing himself
Athlete writes The Journal the fol-
lowing suggestion to the Committee of
Fifteen for the amusement of the
athletically inclined who will be at the
Fall Festival:
II think that some good, long dis
tance, amateur foot races, say from u
mile upwards to miles, would be of
interest to the sporting element that
will be here for the Fall Festival.
a small entrance fee would be
enough to make expenses or perhaps
some athletic club ct A A or Y NJ
c. A might take this up and help to
make the Fall Festival a success and
would help TO boom athletics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

The father of large family had been
looking over his handbook and making
calculations with summer hotel bills as the
principal data.
There's one pleasant thought that
comes at this time of year anyhow, - he re-
marked, with q malevolent chuckIe.
''What is that?'' asked his wife.
1.-THE summer resorts II soon be entirely
deserted -
Eyes. "
And then there won't be anybody for
the mosquitoes to deveur but the land
lord. ''-Washingt0n Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
a Great Ride.

The Lehigh valley is a wonder spot
in Americas scenery The little towns
far down in the valley look like the dots
on a map, as you whirl along in the pa
IatiaI vestibuled train of the Grand
Trunk railway system and Lehigh Val
ley railroad. This superb train leaves
at $40 D. m. daily from Dearborn sta
ton. Chicago; reaches New York next
evening. Steam heat, gaslight, Pull
man buffet sleepers and Dining car.
Ticket Office at 103 Clark street, Chi
cago: I. r. MORROW. City Ticket AGENT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

81 think" said the stage manager
thoughtfully, that in view of the prevail
ing craze, when you come to that passage,
The apparel oft proclaims the man, you d
better add nit to it in order to prevent
the gallery from guying you. It's just as
well to have it understood that we re up to
the times and can readily see where Shakes
peare fell down.
He was the same manager who insisted
upon putting OpheEa in boomers Chi
cago Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

London, Sept. Sat the sale of the
latest consignment of California fruit,
consisting of 5000 half cases, the prices
realized averaged Is. better than last
weeks sale, owing to the scarcity in
the market. There was much dissatis-
faction with the lot of Cleigeaul pears,
which were small and hard, and only
fetched IS. Sd. Peaches brought from
As. Sd. to IS. Cd; plums realized Is. I'd,
and naars from s. Cd. to IS 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
To BeautifY With Lanterna.

The japanese lantern trade is grow
ing with alarming rapidity as the Fan
Festival grows nearer. Business firms
and individuals are buying them to il
illuminate with in the evenings. The
Rock Island and Santa Fe Offices will
use 1900 and the National. Copeland,
ThrOOp and other hotels viii use sew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
Thnrston at Baltimore.

Baltimore, Sept. Senator John
M Thurston of Nebraska last night adj
dressed an enthusiastic Republican
gathering which packed the Music hall.
His speech was identical with
that delivered in New York on Satur-
day last, and it's telling points were
cheered to the echo. The audience
numbered about 8, 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
E. w. Hughes Installment House

Still doing business at same old
place and still sells more goods for the
money, at lower prices, than any other
installment house. Call and see his
line of carpets, rugs, curtains, dishes,
toilet sets, lamps and household spec
iaIties 1O7 East Fifth street, opposite
postofice. Low prices and easy pay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
To st. Paul and Minneapolis Via
Burlington Route.

Two splendid through trains each day
from Missouri River points to the north
via the old established Burlington
Route and Sioux City line. Day train
has handsome observation vestibuled
sIeepers free chair cars, and dining
cars Cnorth of Council Bluffs. Night
train has handsome sleepers to Omaha,
Council Bluffs and Sioux City, and par
lor cars Sioux City north.
Consult Ticket Agent
L. w. WAKELEY,
Gen. Pass Agent,
St LOuis- Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

Cleveland, O., Sept. Sex United
States Senator Henry B. Payne suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis last Wednes-
day, and has been unconscious most of
the time since. He is nearly 80 years
old and one of the wea1thiest men in
Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
Tbe Khalifa Reported pead.

Rome. Sept. 8.-A special from Kas-
saIa to the Tribuna, mentions a doubt
full rumor that is in circulation there
that the Khalifa Abdullah the leader
of the dervishes and ruler of Soudangs
dead at KhartOum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
AI Forelgnerg pismiesed

London, Sept 8.-The correspondent
of the Standard at Berlin says that
Herr Krupp, the gun manufacturer has
dismissed all foreign workmen and Off
Gals from his employ on the ground Of
BETRAYAL of trust to fOreigners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Sept. 8.-For Kansas:
Showers and cooler tonight; showers
Wednesday with cooler in east portion;
southerly winds, becoming variable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
Gallaeher Hopelessly Insane.

New York, Sept. 8.-Dr. Gallagher,
the released Irish prisoner became vio-
lent this afternoon and was taken to a
private sanitarium in Rhode Island to-
night. He is said to be hOpelessly in
sane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

It doesn't matter much whether sick
headache billiousness, indigestion and
consultation are caused by neglect or
bv unavoidable circumstances: De-
Wits Little Early Risers will speedily
cure them all. For sale by G. W. STAINS
field 632 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
Shot by a Coachman.

New York, Sept. 8.-The World this
morning says: William Moran, coach
man for Judge W. Wanden, at his sum-
mer home in Saddle Rock, N. J., shot
and killed Mr. Bowling of New York
a guest of the Wandells and then com
mitted suicide Yesterday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
End of the MatabeIe Rebellion.

London, Sept.8.-The Daily Telegraph
has a dispatch from Bulawayo which
says Chief Makenis was court martial
ed and shot. The chief died bravely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
Re Wa Humaaa

Weary Walker-Say, wot makes you
breathe so kind O. jerky?
Born Tired-Ain't you on to that
Weary WalkeF-Naw, 1 amt. Wot is it?
Born Tired-It's cause IN 50 humane,
thet's wOt it is. I DOM want to work both
my lungs at once.-CleveIand Plain Deal
eF.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

Don't trif1e away time when you have
cholera norbus or diarrhOea Fight
them in the beginning with DeWitt's
Collie and Cholera Cure. You don't
have to wait for results, they are in
Simultaneous, and it leaves the bowels
in healthy condition. For sale by c.
W. Stansdeld, 6S2 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08
jerry Simpsons Appointments.

Dodge City, Sept. 8.-Following is the
list of appointments for Jerry Simpson
to speak from the opening of the cam
paign to the commencement of the ser
les of joint debates with Chester I.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

Uniontown, Kan, Sept. %, '95.-Hand
Medicine Cot got a sample bottle
Of DR.. Hands Golic Cure while was in
wichita Ny baby was subject to wind
collie and 1 could md nothing which
would do him any good. 1 tried the
sample and had no more trouble with
my baby that day. The following doses
acted in a like manner. I can find no
equal to it. Mrs. Bertha Woodward
DR.. Hands Remedies for Children sold
by all druggists for Is cts. per bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

eraI hundred each All the firms on
Kansas avenue are expected to deco
rate and illuminate during Festival
week which begins September %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

We do mending ana sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

Ladies' shirt waists 1aundered so that
the colors will not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-08

In her official trial over a measured
course of So miles the new curiser Brooklyn
covered the distance in six hours at an aV-
erage speed of 1872 knots. For a straight
seven knots she ran at a % knot gait, there
by earning bonus of $3.50, 900 for her build
erS for excess of contract speed. In max
ing a speed of % knots an hour for seven