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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
ENGINEERS WHISTLES.
Objections Made to the Use of One a
Dead Engineer Invented.

A certain engineer who runs out of
Topeka has a sweetheart and to let her
know that he is coming into town
going out on his engine he blows pc
cuiiar whistle for the signal. The sig
nal he has adopted is two long blasts
with a long pause between followed by
two short blasts with pause equal to
one of the blasts between.
1t is a common thing for engineers to
have such signals to use in letting their
wives and SweetheartS know when they
start out on a run and when they re-
turn. The wives of the engineers and
their families become accustomed to the
whistle and recognize it the same as
telegrapher recognizes his call. The
other engineers and fremen also know
many OF the engineers calls. During
the last few weeks this certain engineer
has been using the two long and two
short blasts. This particular whistle
signal belonged to an engineer who is
now dead and the engine men are up in
arms against the engineer who is so
thoughtless as to use the old time signal
of an engineer. which of course, brings
up sad memories to his widow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
BRYAN EXPECTS TO GO.
Presidential Candidate Studies Tactics
and Is Assured He Will See Service.

Lincoln, Neb., June 9.-The Bryan sill
yer battalion was formally offered to
the war department today, and is ex-
pected to be mustered in and sent south
within ten days. This Information
comes from semi official sources, Gov
ernor Holcomb having received a tele-
gram from Senator Allen to offer the
Bryan regiment to the government if it
were ready.
The same wire contained the Informal
ton that Mr.. Bryan would be the COM
mander of the regiment.
Mr.. Bryan said today: Eyes, the reg
iment is ready for service except the
guns and field equipment, but I under
stand this will be furnished when the
men reach the southern rendezvous.
We expect to go south within the next
ten days, and am assured that we will
have chance to see some warm work.
1 do not know as to the report that we
are to be sent to Cuba or Puerto Rico,
but suppose, of course, we will go to
one of the islands. Yes, I suppose I will
command this regiment. 1 have been
studying tactics for several weeks, but
1 cannot say how proficient I am
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
CLIENTS PUMPK1N STORY.
How the Vines DISTRACTED the Rail-
road Track in Oklahoma.

81 remember many years ago when
the people in the east did not know
anything about Kansas and the west
they held a poor opinion of the produc-
tiveness of the soil. Now happen to
Know that the soil is of the best said
Engineer Byron Client, as he polished
the throttle with a piece of channels
skin. II remember it was five years
ago last December was taking engine
GAP from Topeka to Purcell to turn it
over to the Gulf, Colorado & Santa F'e.
l stopped at Oklahoma City to water,
and saw Ed Fairchild who used to run a
hotel in New York where I boarded
while I was running on narrow gauge
road. He climbed up on the engine with
me and I asked him where he lived.
About ten miles down the track. I
have the best farm in this part of the
country. L have just been into the
city to get some pumpkin seeds that
were sent me from New York by ex-
press. They are the old kind of pump
kins we used to grow back there.
want to see how they will do"
Get on and I will make believe this
is our old yard wide road in New York
and L will let you off when you say.
when we got to his place L stopped
and let him off and went on to Purcell.
1 turned the engine over to the proper
parties and took the first train for
home. John Rain held the throttle
and Al Glazier was punching holes in
the tickets. When within about ten
miles of Oklahoma City we came to a
sudden stop. Passengers were thrown
against the seats in front of them and
the lights went out. Three cowboys
were sitting in front of me and they
took refuge behind the seats. The rest
of the passengers commenced to hide
thair valuableS. Conductor GlaZier
came in and asked that all those who
had revolvers please follow him as he
thoufht we were attacked by robbers.
1t was quite posse that followed him
and after reaching the ground we found
ourselves tangled up with something.
The cowboys who had mustered up
courage enough to follow us all turned
white and vowed it was snakes. Such
yells they let forth. All of a sudden
remembered Ed Fairchild's pumpkin
seeds. I was on the right track. He
had planted the seeds and they had
grown so fast that the vines covered
the track and the engine could not go
through the tangle. The wrecking gang
was sent for and after several hours
delay the obstruction was cleared away
and we went on. You cannot convince
me that things will not grow in this
part of the country"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
METEORS IN INDIANA.
Fiery Masses Fall From Sky During
Daylight Hours

Muncie, Ind, June 9-From all sec
lions of the country come reports of
meteors seen during the hours of day
light.
Farmers have seen the phenomena
and many are seriously alarmed
Superintendent Watson of the county
1nhrmary today reported witnessing
the flight of a meteor in midday Satur-
day. The object was red as fire and
left fiery tail in its wake. Mr. Wat
son says it appeared to cross the suns
face and vanished when near the earth.
The meteor looked the size of a bar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
RAILROAD NEWS.
Changes Are Made Among Santa
En Ira

With the annulling of California Lin,
tied trains No. and A one crew has
been taken off the runs. One conductor
from the middle division, one brakeman
from the middle division and one brake
man from the eastern division. Con-
ductor Wertemberger has been taken
off the through run and has gone on
113, ia and T.
Conductor Simpson has been ASSIGNED
to lis, 116, the fast mail, in place of
Conductor Purcell who goes to the mid
die division
The composite cars of the Limited
have been ordered into Topeka where
they will be stored during the summer
They will be thoroughly overhauled
and cleaned before going into service
next fall.
The last, season has been the best for
California travel that the road has ex-
perienced and good business is looked
for next fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O. It is a delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place ofseoffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee buf is free from all its
Injurious propertiss. Grain-O aids df-
gestion and streng thens the nerves. 1t
is not a stifnulant but health builder.
and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about Il as much as coffee. 10 and Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
SEEKING ENLISTMENTS.
England Offers Bounty for Recruits
for the First Leinsters.

Halifax, June "a number of army
reserve men in Halifax today received
notification from England that all re-
serve men in Canada wishing to do so,
either married or single, could attach
themselves to the First Leinsters, now
in this garrison, Immediately, and finish
their terms of service with the colors.
The service is voluntary A bonus of
500, to be given at the completion of
service, is offered as an inducement to
re-enter the army at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
LOCUSTS IN ILLINOIS.
Southern Part of the State Devastated
by the Pests.

Alto Pass, ILL.,. June 9.-The seventeen
year locusts have arrived in southern
Illinois and the people there are dis
tracted. The insects keep up a con-
slant roar which is nerve-wrecking
What to do the farmers do not know
The locusts own the whole place. They
have badly damaged many fruit trees
and more have been ruined by them
The dogs and chickens that have eaten
the insects have been poisoned and are
dying fast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09

many times for it. She succeeded in
getting her young daughter to follow
her in her shameful conduct and the
girl was well started in her downward
career when the police matron rescued
her and sent her to Beloit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
TO FLY THEIR OWN FLAG.
Cubans Make an Appeal to Washing
ton Through Their Vice President

Key West, Fla, June 9.-General Ca
lixto Garcia, second in command of the
Cuban army, is expected here soon. 1t
is said that the object of the visit of t
Mendes Capote. the Cuban vice pres
1dent, to Washington is to request our
government to furnish several guns and
to allow the Cubans to fly the Cuban
flag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best sa1ve IN the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
cerns and all skin eruptions, and positive
~ cures piles. or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfa ction' or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Swift & Holiday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
JUDGE GRINNEL DEAD.
The Man Who Prosecuted the Hay
market Anarchists.

Chicago, June 9-JudgeJulius F. Grin
nell died suddenly yesterday at the
Illinois Trust & Savings bank. Judge
GrinneH was famous for the record
made as a fearless public servant. par
ticularly as states attorney during the
prosecution of the Haymarket anarch-
lists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
ONLY One Night to Denuer

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs ATS trains through ali
these points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
Ottawa Chautaunua.

The Missouri Pacific trains will stop
at Forest Park station as usual. Trains
leave Topeka 8 a. m. One fare for the
round trip from June 18th to oath See
f. E. NIPPS,
Ticket Agent,
Telephone No. 81. Topeka, Kans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09

Ladies' Shirt Waists Hundred so that
the colors will not fade. by Fearless
Steam Laundry. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
An Observation-Disclosures TRAIN

that leaves Topeka at 1880 a. m In
speed and equipment it SURPRISES any
other similar train in the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
Telephone No. 81.

Horses and buggies get best care at
Watson's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09

Watson's Livery. 9TH and Van Buren,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
RICHMOND P. HOBSON HERO OF SANTIAGO HARBOR

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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-06-18

OF the information OF each club in the
Federation. In four or five lines YOU
find the location Of the club, its name.
the names OF its officers, number OF
members, the subjects studied during
the years Of 1898 and summary on
the last page tells that Nebraska has
seventy three clubs. with total men,
bership Of thirty five hundred. there are
forty seven towns and cities represented.
The concise form OF this little book mer-
its more than passing notice. Club
women can proudly assume to them
selves that it is indicative OF the ability
OF club women in that line. Every page
is full OF desirable information. and "a a
whole it is an encyclopedia of Nebraska
club work. The report from the Libra.
rian is very complete and Nebraska has
reason to be proud Of her travelling H.
brary, not yet three years old; with q
catalogue Of thirty three historical
works, twenty-three books of biograpbv
twenty eight OF essays and critical
studies. eleven Of poetry and ten Of sc
ton. The report from the educa,;o,.I
committee Is encouraging and fill of
promise. This can be made a very wide
and helpful field. In connection w;,h
the travelling library the Art department
OF the Omaha Womanis club has Ton
dered on reasonable terms a series o.,
htteen art portfolios, with twenty photo
graphs OF the old masters in zach
These will be greatly Appreciated hv
those studying art. The work recon-
mended to local clubs is now in pract;.
Cal operation here and there tbron,bo,,
the state. But the desire OF the nrss;.
dent, Mrs. Belle NJ. Stoutenboroupb 10
that work on these lines shall bacou.
more general il. indeed. not pn;ve,s,,
These are the lines suggested: Art in
the Public Schools CITY Imnrov.
ment and reciprocity work be,usa,
town and country clubs. There ia
very practical and efficient comm;t,o.
IN charge of tho first two in Lirco,,
Neb. Information in regard to eitb..
can be obtained by writing to MrsIw
Raymond, chairman OF Art in the Puh.
iic Schools, or Mrs W. G.. l.. Tavlor
chairman OF Civics department q,
"omen's clubs. The Woman's club Of
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-06-18

the State FederatiOns. There are some
very strong arguments for and against
this proposed change and its settlement
will depend largely upon how the ques-
ton Of finance is settled. In fact, it is
part Of the finance question.
Still, We must remember that the
General Federation is the natural evolu-
tion Of the state organization and seems
to demand til at it be placed on a self
supporting basis. Ten per cent per
capita does not seem too much. Yet
when is would take fifty to one hundred
dollars from club per annrm it is
deba'able question where the expendi
ture Of that much money can do the
most good for that club. In looking
over this much vexed question we must
not ignore the benefit that came from
union and organization. Still, if only
State Federations are to be represented
in the General Federation it is doubtful
il the individual clubs will receive the
they now do. 1t is many sided ques-
ton and each phase is more or less de-
pendent upon the decisions preceding
it. For instance, il the dues are paid
biennially, as now, the proposed tax
would be lessened by half. or if they are
paid annually they would double the
present income without the per capita
tax. etc.
There will be plenty of chance for dis
cussion.
The bylaws provide that mo officer
shall be eligible to the same general Of
flee for more than two terms consecutive
ly.' Hence. the election o: new pres
ident becomes a necessity. Mrs. Sarah
S. Platt, of Denver, has been prominent
ly mentioned for this place. and there
is no question as to her ability as a
leader. She will make strong, forceful
executive. Here Is to Mrs. Platt as our
next president!
The president of the Nebraska FEEDER
alton of Women's clubs. Mrs. B. NJ.
Stoutenborough, has very courte.
ously sent the COURIER the year book
1t is arranged in exceptionally neat
ard concise form. One feature to be
especially commended is the defnitness
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-06-18

first meeting Of delegates) will convene
at the Broadway theatre between Seven.
teenth and Eeighteenth streets on
Broadway, Wednesday morning, June
22nd, at 10 o'clock.
The visiting card of each delegate
must be attached to Der credential
blank.
Club receipts for Biennial dues for
1898 must be presented with credentials.
All club women are requested to wear
upon arrival a knot Of light blue ribbon
upon the shoulder. by which the recep-
ton committee will identify them.
Members OF the reception committee
will wear the colors yellow and white.
IL possible, it is desirable for dele
gates to be in Denver by Tuesday
noon. Still, delegates arriving Wednes
day morning will be in time for the
opening Of the convention.
Many important questions are to come
before this Biennial; some OF which will
take the form of amendment TO the con
stitution, and il delegates know Of these
proposed changes they cdn be consider
ing them at home and come prepared to
vote IntelEgently and give their rea sons.
One important question will be "IIow
are we to meet the expenses Of the Gen.
eral Federation. So far the income ac-
cruirg from club dues has only partially
met the expenses. They have been
supplemented by private donations. No
officer receives salary or any compen-
sation for her services, and the Income
has not even ben sufficient to meet the
necessary travelling expenses Of the
president This question will give rise
to one of the most important amend
ments to the constitution which pro-
poses TO tax The clubs annually ten per
cent per capita except the clubs having
a membership OF less than fifty, such
clubs to pay five collars annual dues.
Another proposition is to have the dues
paid annually instead of biennially.
Either of these changes would Only
double the dues of the smaller clubs,
but it would make a great increase
in the receipts from the large
clubs of several hundred members,
who are now only paying ten dol
lars biennially. Take club of six hun
dred members and their annual dues
would be sixty dollars instead Of five
dollars as at present. At first thought
this seems too large tax, but when
figured out it is less in proportion than
the small club pays. For instance,
the club of sixteen would under the
proposed amendmenU be taxed more
than three times as much per capita as
the large club.
There is anc Their proposition that each
S ate Federation shall be taxed twenty
five cents per club and thus assist the
General Federation. At first thought
this would not seem unreasonable Still,
most of our State Federations are not
meeting the expenses of their local Off
GERS and Divine writ commands that We
care for those of our own household first.
Another question which will undoubt-
eddy be raised is whether individual
clubs shall still continue to be represent
ed in the General Federation or whether
the representation shall be confined to
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-06-18

As we approach the fourth Bienrial
OF the n. +. w. G. there is one question
which should interest all club members
of Nebraska-what representation can
be secured in the National Federation
and how should it be apportioned
throughout the state? There are three
things that Nebraska is entitled to ask
for outside CT the general officers: first,
representation on nominating commit
tee; second, member on the board OF
directors; third. state chairman OF
correspondence. At present the. two OF
ficers, viz: director aid state chairman
OF correspondence, are held by members
OF the Omaha Women's club. Those
Donors should be divided among the
state. Lincoln In point OF number OF
club and number OF members, is the
club centre Of the state. Yet so skill
fully we're things manipulated at the
last State Federation that not one dele
gate 10 the Biennial was elected from
Lincoln. Omaha today has three feder-
ated clubs (couuting the Dundee club,
suburb with a total membership Of 6S3.
Lincoln has counting University Place,
also a suburbD eleven federated clubs
with membership OF SIl. Lincoln
pays in support of the State Federation
seventy-two dollars per annum, Omaha
only six. Four Of the Lincoln cluts are
affiliated with the National Federation,
while Omaha has one. l am advised
she could have only three.
Now. upon whatever basis you put 1t.
whether upon number OF clubs. whe!h
upon number of m smbers. whether upon
representa- alton in State Federation or
representation in National Federation,
it would seem that Lincoln is entitled 10
some representation. Past results show
that there has not been good manage
ment, but club women are apt learners,
and while We deplOre that sectionalism
should enter into state work. yet, when
one section will take to itself everything
in sight, it is time for other parts of the
state TO aiken up. At least, Omaha is
not so much to be criticised for looking
out for Omaha, as other paris OF the
state are for not looking out for them
selves.
In q little leaHet issued by the Denver
ladies. they request that all delegates to
the Biennial arrive by neon OF the day
preceding the first meeting and report
during the afternoon to the credential
committee which they will find located
at the Brown Palace Hotel, Broadway,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. This committee will be in ses-
sion Monday afternoon, June 10Th, from
. to ) o'clock: Monday evening. June
Doth, from 8 to 10 o'clock; Tuesday
morning, June 3lst, from to II o'clock;
Tuesday afternoon, June 2lst, 1from to
o'clock; Tuesday evening. June 2lst
from to 10 o'clock; Wednesday morn
ing, June 22nd, from $50 to 1870
O'Clock.
The board will meet on Monday even
ing. The council will meet on Tuesday
morning. and there will be joint meet
ing of these Tuesday afternoon and
and a social meeting Tuesday evening.
The fourth Biennial (which will be the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-06-18
e IL B 8.
ANNIE L. MILLER. EDITOR.

Officers of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs.
President Mrs. B. NJ Stoutenborough, Pattsmouth.
Vice president, Mrs. E. NJ. Cobb, York
Secretary, Mrs. Henrietta Smith, Omaha.
Treasurer Mrs. NJ. w. Nichols, Beatrice.
Auditor, Mrs. Ella S. Larsh, Nebraska City.
Librarian. Mrs. G. NJ Lambertson, Lincoln.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-26
ANU SEMENTS.
The Frawieys Make n Hit in "An
Unconventional Honey moan"

For bright, crisp. healthy and refreshing
huinor and general bubbhng over Of the
various emotions of the human heart with
love and pride for It's motive power, Days
three act comedy. AN Unconventional
Honeymoon. as presented by the Fraw-
ley company last evening. surpasses any
thing as 10 plays and players seen at the
Seattle thea ,er this season. IL is a charm
ingiy amusing society play as charmingly
rendered. IL has the same theme for its
action that uDderltes Shakespeare's Tam
ing the Shrew." spoiled wil,ful bride
conquered by the hrmness OF her husband
Days play had the added advantage OF
action 10 place himself independent OF his
wlfe's money, which gives character TO the
play and points a moral Blanche Bates
and T. Daniel Frawley equally shared the
honors OF the evening and scored a sue
cess mucn more pronounced than on the
opening night. The parts fitted the two
stars admirably and the delightful ease OF
their clever work carried away the audi
ence and curtain calls were the order al the
close Of every act The play 81 whole
has all the characteristics o. Days
finished performances. and this was agree
ably emphasized by the excellence OF the
supporting company Individually and col
lec,ively Sam Edwards. The comedian.
had a part worthy of his talent and the
resliks afforded plenty OF fun for the i'm
nense audience thai crowded every part
OF the hotiss. Miss Lucille La Verne II a
clever Coincidence and showed her versa
tiiity last evening, her Dinah h~.Dg a faith
fsll representation al A negro ho,;sa servant;
Miss Fanchon Campbell Is another strong
addition 10 the company.
The comedy vas preceded by curtain
raiser "A Backwoo5's Betrothal." one Of
those bright gems Of crystaiiized senti-
meat which was sufficiently pleasing 70
put the audience In good trim for tne
comedy that followed. This Is from the
pen of George Foster Plats. aIr. F'ragIey'
a4yeTat. ard is fully worthy Of forming part
OF tae repertoire of - excellent II company
as the Frawleys Miss Adora Andrews
made decided nj, in the part Of me rustic
maiden "fsaiiy."
THIS afternoon he Fraw.sys vii present
The Last Word" and thls evening An
Enemy - The King