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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
BIKE RACES TONIGHT.
Miss Anna Rose, TOpeka's
Queen, Will Be the Guest
of Honor.

Tonight at the new quarter mile track
at Garfield park fast bicycle riders from
Kansas City and Topeka's local talent
will race under electric light for nearly
$500 worth of prizes.
The carnival queen, Miss Anna
Rose and her escort will occupy a pa
vilion adjoining the judges stand, erect
ed especially for her accommodation.
When the subject of the bicycle races
was first mentioned to the queen she
said:
Il shall be very much pleased to at
tend them. I have heard so much of
bicycle racing in the United States that
shall feel myself honored at being per-
mitted to attend a race meeting under
electric light"
The races will begin promptly at 8
o'clock. There will be multicycle races,
the big triplets and tandems offering a
programme of sport which will be first
class Admission to Garfield park to-
night will be free but charge of 25
cents will be made for the races. The
track is fenced off from the park. The
system of electric lights has been i'm
proved and the electric company has
assured the promoters of the races that
the track will be as light as day. A
string of lights has been run across the
track from the grand stand to the pa
vilion which will be occupied by the
queen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Mss ROSES LuNcREoNs.
A Series of 'Informals" Begun Today
John Waters Tells Story.

The first of series of informa! lunch
the home Of w. w. Manspeaker, corner of
Tenth and Harrison streets. Miss Rose
had just returned from the photographer 8
and was attired in her queenly gown Of
old gold trimmed in jewels and lace.
Mr. and Mrs. w w. Manspeaker acted
as host and hostess. The following sat
down to lunch: Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. HOl-
liday, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p MacLennan,
Miss Anna Rose, Miss Carrie Titus, Mr.
John c. Waters, Mr.. L. L. Kiene, Miss
Eliza beth Holiday. Mr.. Philip Eastman
The lunch was thoroughly informal. Mr..
Waters told of his experience in riding in
the parade that escorted Miss Rose to
the Manspeaker residence. "A nice look
ing man stopped the carriage occupied by
myself and young lady. There's va
cant seat he said, and pointed toward the
unoccupied seat. May 1 take it, so as to
ride with you out of the croWd? he ask
ed. He was nicely dressed, and for all
I knew was some dignitary. I told him
he could ride, he got in.
g Now you just say nothing, said the
man, and no one will know but what this
is all right
THAT sounded rather queer, but it was
that he was intoxicated. Then We allow
and I saw him stop the next carriage be-
hind u.s.
Mr. Waters has not discovered who it
was that shared honors with him.
Tonight at six Miss Rose will be the
guest of honor a t the second of a series Of
dinners and tomorrow noon will continue
the series of lunches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
People Fleeing For Their Lives
Pursued by Fires
Which Extend For More Than
100 Miles.
DUE TO UTE INDIANS
Who Started Them in a Spirit
of Revenge
Because They Are Not Allowed
to Kill Game in Colorado.

Idaho Springs, Col, Sept. 29.-Forest
fires burning on the west side of the
divide are beyond control and people
are said to be fleeing for their lives.
How many, if any, have perished.
can not be known, as there is no way
OF getting information at this time.
A light breeze gives the mighty sea
of fire a new impetus and onward it
goes burning everything before it with
no chance of saving stock or property.
Cattle are known to be perishing and
bear and deer and other wild animals
are running to the east side of the
divide The damage will be tremendous.
The timber losses amount to more than
money consideration. These forests
cover the headwaters of mountain
streams, where the SHOWS are retained
for many months. From such sources
the streams have been kept carrying
volume of water sufficient to irrigate
most of the lands of the state west of
the divide. With the disappearance of
the timber the flow of the streams will
be 1essened.
There seems to be a settled opinion
among the ranchers that the forest
fires were started by Ute Indians, with
malicious intent. They say the forcible
election of the Indians and their re-
turn to the reservation more than
year ago, because of their slaughter of
game. made them bitter against the
whites. They are now playing even
the settlers think, and at the same time
driving some of the game in Utah,
where they can hunt without being mo-
Tested by game wardens.
Henry GrOm, one of the ranchers liv-
ing at TopOnas, Egeria park, arrived
here today from the burning country.
He said:
The Gore range is on fire for more
than 100 miles. The fires have been
burning there for some time and for the
past few weeks have been getting
worse. Fires are also seen in Grand
county. near Kremmling. The ranchers
are fighting the flames, and when left
were experiencing great loss in all
kinds of property"
The fires which are reported cover
most of the northwestern part of the
state and extend through the counties
of Routt, Rio Blanco. Grand, LAarimer,
Garfield. Eagle, Pitkin and Summit.
They are doing great damage to every
interest of that section
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
BOYS GOING HOME.
Twenty First Regiment is Scattering
Rapidly From Leavenworth.

Practically all of the members of the
Twenty-first regiment were sent out
of LeaVenWorth on a thirty days fur
lough today to their various homes. The
greater portion were carried by the
Santa F'e on a special train leaving
Holiday at IL O'Clock. The troops were
given transportation to Topeka and
from this point they will be given a
half fare rate to their homes which
they will pay themselves.
1t is reported that Hutchinson wired
$500 to aid their boys in reaching home.
The distribution of the troops will be
as follows by the Santa Fe: Sixty-three
for Ottawa and points south; thirtytwo
for Kansas City; one hundred and thir-
teen for Topeka, Emporia and the How
ard branch; forty for FL Dorado; seven
ty-seven for Mcpherson, one hundred
and forty for Newton and the south,
and one hundred and eighty-one for
Hutchinson.
The train reached Topeka shortly af-
ter noon today. A special car was at
tached to the Rock Island to carry out
a number of troops assigned to that
route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
A QUEEN is DEAD.
Wife of the King of Denmark
Passes Away
Surrounded by Royal Person
ages From Many Nations.
AND HER OWN FAMILY.
The King of Greece and the
Princess of Wales
Take Turns With Denmark's
Ruler at Her Bedside.

Copenhagen, Sept. Z9.-The end of the
queen of Denmark who died at half
past five this morning, was peaceful. At
her bedside were the king of Denmark.
the dowager empress of Russia, the
king and queen of Greece, the Princess
of Wales, the Duke and Duchess OF
Cum mberland, the crown prince and
crown princess of Denmark and all the
other members of the royal family.
London, Sept. 29.-A Times dispatch
from Copenhagen gives the following
description of the death of the queen Of
Denmark:
The kings of Denmark and Greece
and the Princess of Wales alternately.
during many hours, held the hands of
the dying queen, who for a few mo-
ments recovered consciousness, but who
could not speak. Her husband wept
and the physicians requested him to
retire to rest, but he replied: Il viii
stay at least while the queen is con-
scious."
Everywhere the flags are at half
mast.
illness, but of increasing decrepitude.
MOther-in=Law of the Continent.
Copenhagen, Sept. 29.-Queen Louise
of Denmark, was born September Z.
1877. She was a daughter of Land
grave Wilhelm of Hesse-Cassel and
was married May 26, 1912, to Christian.
fourth son of the late Duke Wilhelm
of Schleswig Holstein SOnderburg
Glucksburg. Christian was appointed
to the succession of the crown of Den
mark by the treaty of London of May
8, 1852, and by the Danish law of sue
cession of July 81, 1858. He succeeded
to the throne the death Of King
Frederick VII, on November IS, 1853.
For the last thirty years of her life
the queen exercised such influence on
the politics of Europe that she was
sometimes called the mOtheP-in-laW of
the continent. Another title which was
sometimes given her was the Royal
Matchmaker"
The children Of King Christian ana
Queen Louise are Prince Frederick, the
heir apparent, born June 8, 1843, who
married Princess Louisa, daughter OF
King Carl XIV of Sweden and Norway;
Princess Alexandra, born December j.
1874, who was married March 10. 1853
to the Prince of Wales; Prince Wilhelm.
the Hellenes, under the title Of George
I, by the Greek national assembly IN
1863 and who married Olga COnstau-
tinova, grandduchess of Russia, in 1867;
Princess Marc Dagmar Empress Maria
@FeOdorovna) born November 26, 1877.
who was married November g. 1866, to
Alexander III, the late emperor of Rus
lisa; Princess Tyrne, born September %,
1853. who was married December 21.
1873, to Prince Ernest August, duke Of
Cumberland, and Prince Waldemar.
born October 27 1858, who married ia
1885, the Princess Marie D'Orleans, ED
est daughter of the Due De Chartres.
The queen had been dangerously i'll
for several months, but an effort had
been made to keep the condition of the
royal sufferer from the public. Her
eldest daughter, the Princess of Wales.
was summoned to Denmark in haste q
few weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
BAYARD IS DEAD.
Passed Away After a Long Ill
ness at Dedham, Mass.

Dedham. Mass, Sept. 29.-Thomas F
Bayard died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon, after long illness.
Mr.. Bayard was one Of the most
prominent figures in public life. He served
his state of Delaware in the United States
senate, was secretary of state in Mr.
Cleveland's first cabinet and was made
ambassador to England by that gentle
man during his second term.
Mr.. Bayard's death occurred al Karl
stein, the summer residence of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Samuel D. Warren, after an i'll
ness of six weeks. His wife, his two
daughters-Mrs. Warren and Miss Flor
ence Bayard-and his son, Thomas F., Jr,
saw him draw his last breath and his
third daughter, the Countess Lauenhapt,
was on her way to Dedham.
The remains will be conveyed to Della
ware and the formal services will be held
Saturday in the old Swedish church at
Karistein lies of. the Needham road.
Here about the middle of August came
ter and his son-in-law. He was sick, but
ii was given out that his illness was mere
ly due to declining years. He steadily
grew weaker. however, and had spells of
Observation-Disclosures and of deliriurn A
consultation of physicians was held Au-
was sIIfTerinar from arforie-coIorosis ana a
general breaking down incident to age.
gree and the chief tendenev was 10 sleen
During the first few weeks of his illness
Mr.. Bayard was able to sit up. but as the
DAYS passed he became eraduaIIv weaker
and three weeks ago he laid himself on
times he vTouid raiI1 "a some exfent xi-s bnt
the relapse carried him always nearer the
the ravages Of disease for a sIlrnrisins- 3
period Much of the time he was in
semi-conscious condition, seldom recogniz-
ing any Of the family, and al intervals
having sinking spells, accompanied by
choking. These left him always weaker
At CLOCK ne began TO sink rapidly, and
The body will be sent to Delaware being
DUE 70 arrive at Wilmington late Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
ALMOST A RUPTURE
Between Republican and Democratic
FIambeau Clubs Over Red Fire.

A rupture between the Republican and
Democratic f1ambeau clubs was narrow
Iy averted last night while they were
waiting for the parade to start from
the Rock Island depot. The diplomacy
of the grand marshal. H L. Robinson,
was the only thing that kept the Dem
ocrats from going on strike.
AS the parade was in honor of both
union and ex-confederate speakers,
among whom were both Democrats and
Republicans, all fiambeau clubs agreed
to participate regardless of political af-
fliations, with the understanding that
there would be no political displays.
Just before the column was ready to
move, red lights were distributed among
the Republicans. John Schmidt, of the
Democratic club Immediately COM
planned. He accused the Republicans of
carrying a political banner and of MAX
ing a special political display. He
said one club should not use fireworks
unless all did, and he threatened to
withdraw the Democratic club from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
VAN WYCK NAMED
Brother of theMayOr Nominated
For Governor.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 29.-The bright
skies and clear atmosphere Of the early
morning found no parallel in the po1iti-
cal situation preceding the reelection
of the Democratic state convention
Before many delegates had arisen this
morning, the leaders were about the
corridors and at $50 o'clock, it was an
nounced from Mr.. Croker's headquar-
ters that the New York and Kings
county delegations had united on Au-
gustus Van Wyck of Brooklyn. a broth
er of Mayor Van Wyck Of New York,
for governor and that the mayor would
be withdrawn.
For men who were up long after
O'Clock this morning the leaders were
particularly active.
At O'Clock ex-senator Hill left his
room and went to a brief conference.
Shortly afterward Elliott Danforth who
is a candidate, came along and had a
chat with John B. Stanchdeld, also
candidate. In the meantime, Senator
McCarren of Brooklyn and Richard Gro
ker were having a conference and a
great deal of telegraphing was done.
Then at $50 o'clock there came an an
nouncement that the Kings and New
York delegations had combined on
Judge Augustus Van Wyck. Senator
McCarrEn said;
1--WE are going to nominate Judge Van
Wyck and we will have 290 votes on the
first ballot. Only 226 are necessary for
a choice Besides the New York and
Kings county solid vote, we will get
votes from Oneida, Rensselaer,, Erie.
Columbia and Ulster and some scatter
ing ones. We have not settled upon the
rest of the ticket.
In a few minutes after Senator Nc
Carren made this statement, Senator
Hill walked along the corridor. He
was smiling and in reply to questions
said: Yes, I understand that the New
York and Kings county delegatiOns
have united on Judge Van Wyck for a
candidate. At the same time none of
the upstate candidates have with
drawn, and believe that all of them
will get into the convention. I don't
know any upstate delegates pledged to
Mr.. Van Wyck, but in return for IA
many, they may throw some votes"
Van Wyck Wins.
Syracuse. N Y, Sept. 29-Augustus
Van Wyck was nominated for governor
on first ballot. The vote as announced,
was:
Van Wyck $50; Titus Al; MCGUIRE 21;
StanchfieId 38.
Elliott Danforth was unanimously
nominated for lieutenant governor.
George w. Batten of Niagara county
was named by acclamation for secre-
tary of state
Edward s. Atwater was named by
acclamation for comptroller.
E. B. Norris Of Wayne county was
named for state treasurer by acclama-
tion.
Thomas F. Conway was named by
acclamation for attorney general.
Martin Schneck of Rensselaer, was
named by acclamation for state engi-
neer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
TROOPS TO BE SENT.
To QuelI the Indian Disturb
ance in Minnesota.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Sept ga detach-
ment of the Third United States infant
ry, in command of Lieut. c. B. Hum
phrey will leave for Fort Smelling Fri
day for the scene of the Indian disturb
ance in the Leech Lake country.
The disturbance began when a U. S.
marshal arrested two of the Indians
and the others came to their rescue
and took them from the marshal and
his posse by force. They then declared
to the authorities that they would make
laws of their own and would refuse to
obey the laws Of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29

parade unless the offensive features
were dispensed with. He started to
carry out his threat, but was stopped by
Mr.. Robinson, who ordered that no ban
ners should be displayed except those
announcing the name of the club.
Mr.. Robinson said the red lights would
add to the ttractiveness of the parade
and it would be pity to break up the
column on account of that. Schmidt
at last consented to remain in the pa
rade with the red lights, but did so un-
der protest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Locomotive Boiler Fxplodes.

Lafayette. Ind. Sept. 29-shortly after
O'Clock last night the boiler of engine
2SS on the Wabash road, which was draw
ing a working train, exploded, injuring
Oscar johnson, the engineer, 50 badly that
upon Jerry. Rogan, the fireman, which
Will cause his death in "A hours. At the
time of the explosion the train was run
ming at the rate of 25 miles an hour. Bits
OF the boiler were found 500 feet from the
scene of the exp10SiOu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Great Chiefs ADnointed

Binghamton, N z, Sept 29.-The fol-
lowing chiefs of the great council of the
United States, order of Red Men, have
been appointed by George E. Green, the
Great 1ncohonee of the order:
Great TocahOn, past grand sachem,
p. J. Dobbs, of New York; great mi
nerva, past great sachem, F. H. Sailor,
of Oregon; great guard of the forest,
past grand sachem, G. w. Carey, of
Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
MISS ROSE AND THE q. A. r.
Herself the Daughter of Mexican
Veteran, She Visits the Old
Soldiers.

Miss Rose will show wonderful con-
stitution if she keeps up under the ter
rible strain and excitement attending
her journey and entertainment in To-
peka.
This afternoon at O'Clock she was
driven to Camp Dewey where she met
the old soldiers and memb mbers of the G.
A. r. in the casino. AS Miss Roses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
The Oldest Veteran.

Captain VIM. A. Irwin claims to be
the oldest veteran at Camp Dewey. He
lives at 713 Adams street, Topeka, and
is nearly 81 years old. His command
was Company I, Ninth New York cav
airy. Captain Irwin was present at the
coronation of Queen Victoria sixty years
ago,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Stanlev's Dates.

The Republican state committee has
announced the following dates for Stan
ley. October 10, Manhattan, day;
BeIlevilIe, night; October II, Norton,
day; October II. Smith Center, day, Oc-
night; October IA. Clay Center, day;
October Is. Garnett. day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
HERE WE GO FOR OMAHA
$3.50 for the Round Trip Via the
Santa Fe.

Tuesday, October 4, the Karnival
Knights will run their excursion to
Omaha and return at the very low rate
of So. so, tickets limited to three days
The special train will leave Topeka at
a. m, Tuesday, October 4, and arrive
at Omaha at 3 p. m. the same day. Oc-
tober has been reserved for Topeka
day. For further information see Thos-
L. King, agent, or any of the Karnival
KNIGHTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
GOV. SMITH WEAKER.
Passed a Restless Night and His Con-
dition UnfavorabIe.

Santa Monica, Cal, Sept. 29.-The
condition of Gov. A. J. Smith of the
Soldiers home, who was shot yesterday
by an inmate of the home is not as sat
isfactory this morning as it was last
night, according to the physician at the
home. His general condition is weak
er and he passed a restless night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Ger. Zee in Richn1ond.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 29.-Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee arrived here last night from
Jacksonville, and will leave today for
Washington, provided Mrs. Lee is well
enough for him to do so. Mrs. Lee is
quite sick with fever, but is not regard
ed as at all dangerously i'll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Fueion Nominee Withdraws.

Junction City. Sept. 29.-Mayor and
ex-Representative Daugherty today
concluded to withdraw from the race
as fusion candidate for representative.
This is a great surprise to the fusion
lists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
Nominated Click. But is for PETER.

Columbus, Kan, Sept. 29-M. N. But
Ter, secretary of the Kansas Law and
Order bureau, said today that Mr. Van
Bennett, who made the nominating
speech for Governor Click, will speak
for the PETER ticket this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
W Gather InCications

Chicago, Sept. 29.-For Kansas: Cen
eralIy ta1r and cooler tonight and Fri
day except showers in extreme east
portion Friday; south to west Winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-29
$4,000 in Dust.

Port Angles. Wash, Sept 29-The bark
Hunter has arrived here from St. Michael
AlaSka. with 95 passengers and $4,000 in
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POLITE.

Tommy-Paw, what does better half' mean? MT. Figg-It is a polite way of saying the whole thing.'-In dianapolis Journal.
 "Is Challer, the artist, as bad as he is painted?"
 Worse; he is as bad as he paints"-- Philadelphia Call.
 Hicks-Which do you think is likely to get married first, homely girl or smart girl?
 Wicks-The one that is asked for Somervile (Mass) Journal
 Miss Connie Sayre-Mr. Pallett has a very bright future ahead of him. Dob son Dreems-Oh! I don't think he'll ever have to wear smoked glasses to protect his sight.-Puck.
 The most inveterate and culpabIe punster in the city said yesterday the capture of Santiago was proving to be a Cervera undertaking than had been supposed a Weyler go.--New Orleans Times Democrat.
 Jill-You puckered up your lips so then that I thought you were going to kiss me. Jack-No, I got some sand in ny InOutn. Jlll-W ell, TOT heaven s sake, swallow it! You need it in your system.--Troy Times.
 q hardly know how to answer you,' said she when the widower proposed. II would not let that worry me- said he, soothingly. That is something a woman learns perfectly soon after mar riage. ."-Cincinnat Enquirer.
 Mrs. Triggs-I'm afraid my husband is drifting away from me. What would you do to retain his love? Mrs. Pax ton (who has had experience)-Give that sore-eyed poodle dog of yours away and learn how to get up a square meal once in a while.-Cleveland Leader.
 Coincidences.-First stranger (on rail- way train)-So you are selling Profess sor Blanks new book, are you? Strange coincidence. I am Professor Blank. Second stranger-That so? Then you | wrote the very book I am agent for? First stranger-Yes. The hardest work l I ever did was writing that book. Sec l ond stranger-Weli. well. That's an other strange coincidence. The hardest work I ever did was trying to sell it. New York Weekly.