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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
ROCK ISLAND CHANGES.
Promotion of a. B. Schrantz Causes
Other Changes.

Mr.. A. B. Schrantz, for several years
roadmaster of the Rock Island at Fair
bury, Neb., has been transferred to the
more responsible position of roadmaster
at Davenport Iowa, and his promotion
has caused a number of changes to be
made in the operating department of
the road. Mr. J. Fitzgerald, roadmas-
ter at Goodland, has been transferred to
Fairbury to succeed Mr.. Schrantz, and
Mr.. W. E. Bogart of Fairbury takes
the place of roadmaster at Goodland.
Mr.. Bogart'S place in the operating de-
partment at Fairbury will be taken by
Mr.. r. E. Courtney, formerly in the
employ of the Burlington & Missouri
River railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Excursion to the Southwest.

On August 8. II, Sept. and q. and
Oct 5 and 10, 1897, the Santa Fe Route
will run cheap excursions to all points
in Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas
and Indian Territory; also to various
points in Louisiana and New Mexico.
Ticket rate. one fare plus 81 for round
trip, with liberal limits and stop-oVer
privileges. These excursions will ena-
BILE you to take an outing and see Ma
lures rieh rewards for well-directed toll
For free literature descriptive of lands
in the Great Southwest, address w. J.
Black, C. P. A, A, T. & S. F. Ry., To-
peka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

c. Hartwen. Mr. and Mrs o. Parish. Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Reynolds, Misses Nellie
and Daisy Lawrence, May Goenrlng,
Florence KnaueF' Florence Beeton, Cora
Massie, Kate Smith. C4artie Litch, Maud
F1shom, Pearlade Prescott. Title Hugo,
Mrs. WEIGH and Miss McNutt, MessTs.
Oscar Long, G. c. Armstrong, Deck
Conklin. Jess Payne, T NJ. Ever, VIII
Kerr, George Knauer and Harlow Ell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
a Bigger Barbecue Committee.

The following names have been added
to the committee on the grocerS' and
butchers barbecue: w. H. Davis, Joe
Davis. James Haggert, John Schmidt,
E. S. Dresbach, J. A. Ranney, S. Groat,
c. E. Pitts. William Moser, William
Cornish, A. Bean, J. f. Kennedy, w. H.
Gilflian, T. a. Reagle, E. P. Baker, C.
D. Scott, J. Moore, Frank Parkhurst,
Dan Kassebaun, George Mayer, Henry
Vesper. t. Sabine, G. McCrae, w. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
At the CRAWFORD Opera HOUSE

At the Crawford Opera House you
will have opportunity to hear most
of Marshal1s band selections which
were played at Garfield park Sunday
afternoon. They VIII be reproduced by
Thomas A. EdisOn's latest The Auto
matte Speaker. This entertainment can
be heard by 2.0G0 people. Any lady ad-
mitted free accompanied by one paid so
cent ticket. Thursday evening, Aug. o.
9th. 1920 and 80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
DEATHS.

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Chaffin died yesterday of cholera infan-
turn The funeral was held this morning
at 10 O'Clock at the residence, 301 Kellam
avenue, Oakland.
Geo. B. Heddens. aged Sc years. died last
night of Brights disease. The funeral
Will take place at o'clock this afternoon
from his late residence, corner of SayweIl
and jefferson streets, North Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Kansas City Produce Market.

kanSaS CITY, Aug. 3.
VIII EAT-Higher by &c: No. 2 hard 731ac;
No. 3 ne; No. j. CSC: No. 2 soft 76c; No.
3, 74c: No 4. 701ac; No. 2 spring 70l2c.
CORN-Fair demand; higher; No. 2
white 2515c.
OATS-LittIe higher; No. ? mixed NOM
inally 16c.
RYE-No. nominally 361hc.
HAY-Steady and unchanged.
BUTTER-Steady; creamery 1870; dairy
Toe.
EGGS-Firm fresh Missouri and KAN
SaS candled stock 615c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
The Portland Wasn't Lost.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 3-The story sent
out from Port Townsend that the
steamer Portland, en- route TO 81 Mlc en-
aoIs had been lost is untrue. The ru-
NOR that the Portland had been wreck
"a caused CONSERVATION here, as there
were on board about 400 passengers
-,nnS+ Of hon q re from this CITY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Gov. Leedy Making a Speech.

I0o,-lCJ,s - - e.iai, 80, hat
they are pleased to call a harvest home
celebration. 1t is now in progress and
Governor Leedy delivered the principal
address today. While the governor
spoke at Sibley Ed Little was indulg-
ing in oratorical pyrotechnics at Ell
Dorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Some Rain and More Coming.

Showers are promised for tonight by
the weather bureau This afternoon
rain fell west and south of the city. At
l O'Clock this afternoon on the Column
bian building the United States Their
mometer registered SO degrees. AT 2:45
p. m. it had dropped four degrees. To-
morrow will be cooler, says Mr.. Jen-
nj
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Murdered bv Indians in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska, July 31--Per steamer
Queen News has been received of the
murder of an illicit whiskey seller on
Prince of Wales island, between TOls-
Ixav and Wales bay. His body was
foHnd in his cabin and close by his
sIoop lay scuttled. 1t is thought IN
dams murdered him for his money.
The Kate Indians live in the vicinity
and are the same tribe that year or
two ago put to death a woman for be-
ing a witch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Washington Mason Dead,

Washington Mason, aged SO, one of
morning at his home, 1177 North Kan
sas avenue. He leaves a wife, but no
children. The funeral will be held at
$3.50 o'clock tomorrow morning at the
residence and the remains will be in
TERED in the Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dia rrhoea ReRmedy always affords
prompt relief. For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Calf Skins are Guides of Cattle. ~

rotary Howell has rendered a decision
in which he holds that calf skins should
be classed as hides of cattle and
therefore are dutiable under the new
tariff bill at Is per cent advalorem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
webb McNaII Takes a Vacation.

Owing to illness and heat which has
practically incapa citated him for the
duties of the office, Webb McNalI has
been compelled to go home to Gaylord
to rest up. He expects to remain at
home for two or three weeks at least.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Sugar and Coffee


New York, Aug. 8.
SUGAR-Raw firm; granulated &C.
COFFEE-Weak, No. Z, TIC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
kansas city Livestoek Markst.

Kansas City, Aug. 3.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. Market for
natives steady, all others weak. l5c lover;
Texas steers 50. $50 %: Texas cows S2-50sI
2.S0; native steers s3-25d4S5; native cows
and heifers 81 .15G3.5O. stockers and feed
ers 50 25Q4.S0; bulls S1.s0Q2S0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
REPREsENTAr1vE SALES.


HOGS-Receipts Is 600. Market strong
and active. Bulk of sales So. 50d355:
heavies $3.45d3 So; packers So 2513.55; mix
ed SO. 25Gt3 571a; lights So. 10000; workers
So. 55I3.60: pigs $3.00I3.45.
SHEEP-Recepts 6.OOO Market weak.
Lambs 5000 800: muttons $2.50a3.S5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Lost.

Gentleman's small gold watch and
chain. Finder will receive $1,000 re
ward for return of same to State Jour
nal Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-03
Todav7s RANGE of Prjc es

Furnished by the w A Michael Com
mission Co, Brokers in Grain. Provisions
| and Stocks. ITO West Sixth Ave, Topeka.
| Kan:
The herald., 1897-04-22

Gottschalk, Rees Llewellyn, L. Loeb,
Sherman Pease, Louis Brown and ].
Baum, aids.
Preceded by the Los Angeles Military
band came the Fremont signal corps.
comprising twenty-five young men OF
this city commanded by Captain Fred
Munsey. They wore neat uniform con-
sisting of blue blouses, with orange
stripes, white trousers. French cadet
caps, and carried sabers. They were
will drilled and creditable
The Legion Francaiee turned out a
company of thirty men dressed in the
uniform of the French military school,
with Captain II. Bilaude in command,
and Lieutenants E. Massot and j. Boy
er as aids. Three military engineers,
who wore in addition to the regular uni
form, huge bearskin shakos and carried
large axee
The Garibaldi guards, twenty-eight in
number, made a striking appearance in
their red uniforms They were COM
manded by Captain G. Cavalara, with G..
Sormano as lieutenant. A charming lit
The herald., 1897-04-22

of the column occupying Twelfth street,
near Grand avenue.
Major Madison T. Owens, as grand
marshal; Lieut.. Col. West, chief-of-
staff; Major c. T. Meredith, Major ]. S.
Fredericks and Lieut.. w. p. James, aids,
led the column, finely mounted.
The first division was in charge of Col.
John D. Berry, as marshal, Lieut.-Col.
w. G. Schrieber, Capt. H. D. Alfonso
and Capt. A. S. Clark, aids. All were
well mounted.
Following the Catalina band came the
United States navy battalion of four
companies of about so men each. Lieut..
A. F. Fechtler was in command, Ensign
r. S. Douglass adjutant The marines
wore their holiday uniforms of white
duck and presented a handsome appear
ance and are fine body of seamen and
we'll drilled. The battalion was headed
by the naval pioneers, Gunner w. A.
Bobson and Carpenter G. ]. Shaw. The
companies were made up as follows:
First company, from the Monterey,
The herald., 1897-04-22
THIRD DIVISION
Miss Anna Kissler on her Pony
Carried the Honors

Miss Anna Kissler on her Pony
Carried the Honors
At the head of division rode the gal
liant c. A. Sumner on a roam charger;
he was supported by three aids, who
were. in turn, invigorated by the martial
music of the Riverside band. A goodly
number of Royal Foresters was next in
line, all in full uniform, all mounted,
and an occasional one cheering his
dropping spirits with the innocuous
chewing gum.
Behind the Forestere rode little Miss
Anna Kissler on her pretty bay trick
pony. Ahead of her, seated on stocky
little brown Shetland pony, rode her
smaller sister. Both little ladies' were
garbed in white from crown to shoe sole;
their horses were caprisoned with sill
yer, and little Miss Anna stood upon
her pony's back, holding the lines to the
bit of her own horse and to that of her
outrider. In front of the throne she
jumped lightly to the ground. made a
profound courtesy to La Reina and her
court, and then leaning over her pony's
head, which was obediently lowered at
the low word of command, she was lift
ed gently, lightly, into her saddle. A
charming bit of by-play. deftly and
gracefully accomplished. A troop from
the Los Angeles Military academy.
mounted, and pony battalion acted as
an appropriate escort to the Kissler sis
ters and finished division 3. All the
boye were uniformed In white duck suits
and caps bound with the tricolor ribbon.
The herald., 1897-04-22
FOURTH DIVISION
The Mexican Caballeros and the
Mining Contingent

Marshaling the fourth division was the
intrepid ]. c. Cline, seated in his famous
silver-mounted, stamped leather sad
dle on the horse that knows more than
most men. His aid, the venerable Dixie
Thompson, rode another very intelli-
gent animal.
The Blanchard-F Fitzgerald band were
lending their moral support to this divi-
sion, and keeping the horses before and
behind them fully alive to the fact that
they were on show. The now famous
and indispensable troop of eaballeros on
horses red, white, black and brown,
passed next in review and made their
courtly obeisance with gallant grace
The horses, usually on three legs, occa-
sionally on two, but rarely with all four
feet on the ground, pranced, cavorted,
curvetted and in one or two instances
bucked, as evidence that they knew they
were in the presence of royalty. Their
riders for the most part might have
been centaurs, and very gay and gor-
geous centaurs at that. Black and
green velvet riding suits elaborately
picked out in gold and silver; wide SOM
breros shading their faces, and under
them saddles of varying degrees of mag
nificence as to silver trappings and cary
ed leather. In their midst rode Arizona
Charlie, in fine fettle, with his golden
hair hanging down his back. Following
the caballeros rode the Indians in full
war paint, every head looking like n
animated feather duster in various
stages Of decay; their faces and bodies
painted until they resembled certain
spirit pictures that were on exhibition a
co1ple of weeks ago in one Of the local
court rooms, and before which an Italian
sunset would pale to dull, leaden gray.
One wagon there was in which rode the
patriarchs, their heads protected from
the fierce California sun by sheaths of
green leaves Behind the Indians trun-
! died a dissipated looking coach. loaded
with passengers and luggage bound for
or away from Randsburg, it was net
| lust apparent which. but color was lent
to the latter supposition as truck fol-
Lowed bearing a dozen grain bags full
of something that looked like faith and
was labeled "Randsburg Ore" There
| was a poker hand of burros, too, in the
! Randsburg train, each one with the care
worn countenance that is characteristic
of the noble brutes, each one bearing a
number of soap and cracker boxes sup
posedly full, presumably empty.
The closing feature of division four
was Jerry Simpson, riding in the one
hoss shay, and followed by country
i band sitting on a load of hay bales and
making noise that sounded like the
crack of doom.
The herald., 1897-04-22
Himself In Love-

At the south end of the tribunes was
placed the throne of Her Majesty, La
Reina de la Fiesta. A poppy-yellow can
opy threw golden light upon the flight
of white canvased steps leading up to
the throne. The canopy was fringed
with green, and a row of brilliant red
remnants fluttered from the standards
in line down the broad stairway.
Upon the lower step stood the prime
minister, the Hon. Francis j. Thomas,
awaiting the coming of the royal par
ty, and attended by the two gentlemen
in waiting, Frank Rule and Robert Par
sons.
Prime Minister Thomas was in mag
nificent court dress. A black velvet
coat, richly trimmed in gold lace; a
long pink satin waistcoa;, white satin
knee-breeches, pink silk stockings,
and gold shoes with diamond buckles,
all lent their charm to his fine figure.
A wig, long pink satin shoulder love-
knots and lace ruffles added to the
beauty of this picturesque dress. The
gentlemen in waiting wore the white
and silver court costume, of which
description mas already been made.
At 2 p. m. the approach of the escort
of royalty, the Queens Lancers, an
nounced the coming of the Queen and
court and the five royal carriages ap-
peared and were rapidly driven up to
the approaches to the throne
The carriages were all enveloped in
pampas plumes of the natural pale.
creamy color. The plumes waved in
the sunshine, and were knotted here
I'D wit nj ri
carriage containing her majesty was
all in cream -colored ribbons The
driver, the footmen, the two little pages
who attended her, were in white satin
court dress, the coachman's dress being
of the Louis XIV. style, cooked hat and
silver trimmings. The harness was en-
tirely covered with white satin, and the
whole effect was very beautiful.
Her majesty wore the coronation robe
which she had donned for the ball. save
that the corsage had been adorned with
a high front of gold and jeweled tissue.
1t glittered and flashed in the sunlight,
with the gems that adorned her beauti-
full crown and girdle with its precious
pendants.
She was assisted from the carriage by
the prime minister and gentlemen in
waiting, and with the small pages bear
irg the long, blue velvet, ermine bor-
dered train, she assembled the flight Of
steps, bowling and smiling in ac-
acknowledgement of the cheers of the as
sembled subjects.
The other carriages quickly deposited
their freight of court beauty at the foot
of the throne. The second carriage was
satin ribbons amid the pampas plumes
being very picturesque. The driver was
in blue and silver, the hammer cloth in
blue and silver, and the harness was in
blue, used in charming effects. This
carriage contained the maids in the
blue and cerise costumes, of which men
ton was made yesterday. To the ball
dress had been added picturesque hats
The herald., 1897-04-22

Her majesty the queen, with her court
and escort of her faithful lancers, made
her first appearance to the masses of
her subjects yesterday. She first re-
viewed the pageant Of all nations, how
ever, at the tribunes and received the
homage of the diverse nationalities that
go to make up her subject kingdom.
And what a spectacle it was. To the
reflective man there was afforded much
food for thought; to those seeking mere
1y after amusement there was the at
tractive glitter of the varied costumes
and, in the case of the Indians. of no
costume at all, and for the fun-loving
multitude, the Chinese dragon and the
most capably unique lion that has ever
posed before an American audience
played such funny antics as to cause all
the amusement that might be desired.
1t seemed curious to see United States
bluejackets and companies OF the ma
tional guard walking side by side with
the Indians, whose ideas and ideals are
so opposed to theirs; to witness the mag
n1ncently gorgeous dlSplay mdue py the
Chinese colony, and the courtesy with
which, as each carriage containing men,
bers of the Chinese board of trade
passed the reviewing stand, each of these
Celestials stood up and doffed his hat
while bowling low to the Fiesta queen.
Could an anachronism be carried fur
ther? And, then, there were Mexican
caballeros, the Legion Francaise and the
italian company of Garibaldi Guards, all
fraternizing together. And, overshad-
owing all. were the folds of the Stars and
Stripes, assuring to each and all the lib
erty to follow out their own ideals of life
The herald., 1897-04-22

AS the naval battalion passed before
her majesty, Francisco, some fine phys
ical movements and manual of arms
were executed by the popular blueJack-
cts, which were graciously acknowledged
by the queen, and received much ap-
plause from the spectators. The nation
al guards battalion gave some good mil
itary drill maneuvers and regulation
drill and were accorded a gracious greet
ing. AS the Los Angeles Military band
approached the throne of Queen Fran
cieca it struck up the Star Spangled
Banner in a most effective manner.
creating great enthusiasm both in the
court and among the multitude.
The herald., 1897-04-22

Lieut.. Harry Kimmell; second company,
from the Monadnock, Lieut.. A. G. Rog-
ers; third company, from the Monterey,
Lieut.. H. A Field, Ensign f. B. Hughes;
fourth company. from the Monadnock,
Lieut.. A NJ. Beecher. The ambulance
corps followed.
The Seventh Regiment band headed
the battalion of the Seventh regiment,
N. G. c., which was Differed as follows:
Major d. r. Weller, commanding; Capt.
N. S. Bangham, acting adjutant; A. M.
Austin, first lieutenant and commissary;
E. H. Hutchinson, first lieutenant and
quartermaster. There were four COM
panies in line, with from 40 to so men
each, as follows: Company F, Capt.
F. L. Reynolds; company A, Capt. Rob-
ert Wanowsky; company c, Capt. S. r.
Langworthy; company l. Pasadena,
Lieut.. c. H. Cole, commanding The
home soldiers made a fine appearance
and showed proficiency in military tac-
tics. The regimental stand of colors
was carried by Sergt H. c. Miles Of
company A.
The herald., 1897-04-22

with brilliant flowers. and pompadour
canes. with bouquets tied thereon, with
long satin streamers. Parasols of white
chiffon were also worn.
The carriages were all in pampas
plumes, the decorations being in differ
ent colored ribbons. the third carriage
being yellow, the fourth green, and the
fifth pink. The drivers were attired in
colors matching the trimmings as were
the hammer cloths and harness.
The maids passed up the stairway
bowling to her majesty. and then, group
ing on each side formed beautiful pic
ture-one seen but once a year in the
City of the Angels.
The pretty glow of the yellow satin
canopy lit each fair face; the Queen
looked radiant as she chatted with her
prime minister, and the Lancers, after
saluting, wheeled, formed in line, and
then placed themselves in line down the
staircase on either side to guard her
majesty during the passing of the pro-
cession.
The herald., 1897-04-22
FIFTH DIVISION
The Story of That 225 Feet Of
Chinese Dragon

The mercantile bodies of Chinatown
have each year most worthily cooper
ated with the Fiesta committee in maxi
ing the street parade success, and with
the result that the Chinese display has
been one of the most uniquely attractive
and probably the most striking OF any
in the parade each year.
This division was led yesterday by
Ralph Dominguez with his aids. Two
Cinnamon attired in flowing robes OF
gorgeous color and acting as gong beat
ers then headed the procession proper.
and Immediately after came Wong Juke
on horseback. In passing the throne he
doffed his hat and bent over the saddle
of his horse in courteous salute to the
queen and court.
The United States flag was carried be-
fore a gorgeous red silk dragon flag. a
magnificent shield. and the heavily en-
broidered umbrella banners that repre-
sent several hundred dollars each in
value. The Yuen Wo family, in green
silk coats and lavender trousers. carried
ornamented shields on staffs, beautiful
ly painted and ornamented in the gro
tesque manner of which the Chinese are
masters. An elegantly embroidered ban
ner pTeCeQeQ dHOtncT lIHIIlctiSc Slih VI n
gon flag, followed by band in a wagon
covered with elegant gold embroidered
hangings. A large pink fish in shades
of lovely pink, with glittering gold scales
was carried before the dragon, followed
by two pearl bearers. These were rep
resented by large silver balls enclosed
in fancy frames and fastened on long
poles. The men carrying them darted
from side to side to lure the huge mon
ster on his pursuit of these gems, for
which he is supposed to possess vora-
cious appetite. The dragon itself was
imported during the past year by the
celestials of this city. 1t Is 225 feet long.
has a larger and more gorgeous head
than the one seen here on previous occa-
sions and required seventy men to carry
it. with changes of bearers at intervals
during the line of march. In front of the
queens throne 1t was put through all
the contortions of which 1t was capable,
for her majesty.
THE DRAGONS STORY
The dragon appears to enter SO largely
into the life of the average Chinaman
that 1t is interesting to note the reason
for her majesty's entertainment.
The dragon holds remarkable posi-
tion in the history and government of
China, and an eminence in the affections
of the people. 1t is regarded as the
The herald., 1897-04-22

s'Recreation is intended to the mind as whet-
ting 10 to the scythe, to sharpen the edge OF IT,
which otherwise would grow dull and blunt.
he. therefore, that spends his whole time In
recreation Is ever whettng. never mowing;
his grass may grow and his steed starve; as
contrariIy, he that always tolls and never re-
creates Is ever moving, never whetting, labor
ing much to little purpose. As good no scythe
- no edge. Then only doth the work 60 for
ward when the scythe Is SO reasonably and
moderately whetted that It may cut, and SO
cut that Il may have the help of sharpening"
Bishop T. Hall.