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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co.. before II
O'Clock in the morning.
Mr.. Perdue of Beloit is visiting his old
friend, A. J. Proudft.
Take your meals this week at Aliens
dining tent, Garfield park.
w w. Crittenden returned last even
ing from a weeks business trip to Chi
d. F. Hoover of Silver Lake was in
town today, and went from here to Meri.
den.
Mrs Charles Wolcott of Atchison will
arrive Thursday and be the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. L. A. Ryder.
". o. Sherman has gone OF Delavan, Ill
guest of A. I. Woodman of 422 Park street.
Mrs: Courtney. ,Parl9Pr miIliner, the
styles and lowest prices. sos Kansas ave-
Mrs. A. P. Goodhue and daughter Alice
visiting Mrs Goodhue's sister, Mrs.
Rhodes of Quincy street.
Blind Boone gave an excellent enter
evening. He sang an original song, I'm
Kansas which made great hit.
Vista are Visiting Mr. and Mrs T. d.
Nash Bert Emerson, who has been spend
ing several days here, has returned to his
home in Alta Vista.
Miss Sadie Baird, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Baird, entertained a number
OF friends last evening at her home on
Jackson street in honor of her eleventh
birthday anniversary. The little hostess
was assisted by Misses Mamie Baird, Lou
Dell McMaster, Grace and Laura Hough-
tellin- A pleasant time was enjoyed play
ing games, after which a dainty supper
was served, the principal feature of which
was large birthday cake, on which were
eleven candles. Those present were Ethel
Hyman, Adele Small Belle Lodge. Myrtle
Perdue, Bessie Dolman, Bessie Campbell,
Small, sam and David Boodry, Grover
Dolman and Fred Campbell.
The Good Literature reading circle met
last evening al the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
vote its time this winter to the study Of
the history of Greece, special attention
was given last evening to the geography
of that country. The club was organized
spent in studying English literature, the
second two yearSf in American literature
and the last year in the study of the liter
allure of other countries AS the course
of study this year will be somewhat Diff
ferent, the circle decided to adopt a new
name and hereafter will be known as the
Argonauts. The president OF the club is
Rev. w. B. Hutchinson and the secretary
is Mrs. o. D. Skinner. A committee COM
posed of Mrs. c. Q. Nicholson, Mrs. z. A.
Simmerwen and Miss Bertha White Will
meetings. Three new names were added
TO the membership roll last evening. Misses
Edna ShanhO1tzer, Laura Taylor and
Mfnette LOOP The other members are:
Mrs. z. A. Simm orwell Mr.. and Mrs. A.
j. Ashpole Mr.. and Mrs w N Eostley,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. White, Rev. and Mrs
W B. Hutchinson. Mrs Reagle- Mira O.
D. Skinner Mrs. Charles Curtis, Misses
Sherburn. Grace Root. Anna Kelley. Man
cite Burdge, May Albright, Maud Patti
club colors are green and white and their
flower is the white rose Their meetings
are held in the evenings of the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month. At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
THINGYALLA LINE SOLD.
Will Be Consolidated With the United
Steamship Co.

New York, Sept. 2S-The report that
the Thingvalla line of steamships was
to be sold by the United States Steam
ship company of Copenhagen, has been
confirmed, says the Tribune. The deal
will be completed on October l. A Il.
Johnson. the New York agent of the
Thingvalla line, is now in Denmark
where the negotiations were carried on
and in his absence it is impossible to
obtain the full particulars. 1t is said,
however, that the new owners of the
line will equip it with modern steam
ships and improve its service in every
way. The consolidated line will prob
ably be known as the United States
Steamship company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
THE ADMIRAL SAMPSON
Has Been Launched at Cramps Ship
Yard.

Philadelphia, Sept. 28.-The steamship
Admiral Sampson, now under construc-
ton for the American Mail Steamship
company has been launched at Cramps
shipyard. Miss Mamie Sampson,
daughter of Admiral Sampson, named
the new ship, assisted by Miss Mar
garet Smith and Miss Madeline Smith,
daughters of the president of the steam
ship company.
The first of the four vessels contract
ed for the Admiral Dewey, was launch
ed a few days ago, and in about a week
the Admiral Schley will glide into the
water. The name has not yet been Sc
Iected for the fourth. These are the
first vessels of their class built with
special reference to service as auxil-
iaries to the navy. The American Mail
Steamship company is under contract
to carry the mails to the British West
Indies. 1t is proposed, in addition, to
furnish a bi-weekly service between
Santiago and Boston or Philadelphia.
The service is to begin about October l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
BETTER MILK.
That Which is Brought to Topeka
Will Have to Be Inspected.

Topeka is to have a more thorough
system of milk inspection.
An ordinance is now being prepared
which will greatly enlarge the powers
of the food inspector with reference to
the milk furnished to inhabitants of
Topeka
The ordinance will not only make pro-
vision for the inspection of the milk,
but will authorize the inspector to visit
the diaries from whence the supply
comes. He will report on the sanitary
condition and when necessary condemn
the places.
The ordinance will levy heavy penal
ties upon those who may violate it's
provisions. It was decided that an or
dinance of this kind should be adopted
after Food Inspector FarnswOrth and
Secretary Gill of the state board of
health had made an examination of the
diaries in Topeka and vicinity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
THE CLUBS.
Membership and Object of Some of
the Topeka Women's Clubs.

the Topeka Women'S Clubs.
The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, which is a branch Chapter of the
National Society in Washington, was
organized two years ago last winter
and is the only patriotic society in To-
pelza- There are only three of these
Chapters in the state; one in Lawrence,
one in Wichita and the other and first
one in Topeka.
The meetings are held the first Fri
day OF every month in the Physical Gull
ture parlors; this year they will study
American History, Civil Government
and review the popular monthly maya
tober Z, Mr.. H. G. Larimer will deliver
a lecture on American History and
Civil Government. The club colors are
blue and white
The officers of the club are: Regent.
Mrs NJ n Miller; vice regent Mrs.
George D. Hale; secretary, Mrs. A T.
Daniels; treasurer, Mrs H. L Cook;
registrar, Miss Belle Thompson; his
torfan, Mrs Homer Boughton.
The members are.
Resident MEMBERSHIPS. c. S. Baker
Mrs. n. F. Handy, Mrs. T. W. Harri-
son, Mrs. A II. Horton, Miss Kate Put
nam, DR.. H. z. Adams, Mrs. z. F. Ware,
5. r. Martin, Mrs. D. A McGIihert. Miss
Anna Nj. Nellis, Miss Ruth Collins, Mrs.
Margaret w. Brown, Mrs. W A
johnston, Miss l. B. Nation, Miss L.
n. Adams. Mrs H. I. Cook, Miss Belle
n Thompson, Mrs. Albert Lathram,
Mrs Geo d Hale, Mrs. A. 7. Daniels
Mrs. F. NJ Kimball, Mrs. Homer Bough-
ton, Mrs. J. W Hardt. Mrs. H NJ
Prouty, Mrs. Henry AIcAfee, Mrs. A. K.
Rodgers, Mrs r. B. GemmeL
Nonresident MEMBERSHIPS. II. A.
Hand, HoltOn; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Beck HOl-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28

wounded with armies in the field or
with troops in camp or men in general
hospitals and field hospitals or on rail-
road trains or transports at sea, in fact
what if any complaints have been made
in writing to the issuing of proper sup
plies, or the performance of any duty
appertaining to the medical department
of the army?
II. What funds were at the command
of the department on April 1. and what
additional funds were available by Au-
gust 81 under general or special legis-
IatiOn2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
After Tax Dodgers.

Washington, Sept. 28.-Collectors of
internal revenue have been instructed
by the commissioner that for a neglect
or failure to comply with the law re-
curing the conspicuous posting of
stamps denoting the payment of the
special tax, prompt reports shall be
made to the internal revenue bureau
and to the United States district at
tornev for his action. This action is ia
ken on information that the law in ma
ny instances is not being complied with.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
TOLD DIAZ ABOUT 1T.
a Mexican Beaten by a Negro in
Texarkana

Texarkana. Ark, Sept 2s.-An incident
that may result in an exchange of inter-
national correspondence has occurred here.
Frank Contres, a Mexican tamale maker,
and his wife were pounced upon by q
negro man on the streets of TeXarkana
and the former was severely beaten The
assailant, whose name is Alexander Brown
was arrested and locked up. After max
ing his charges against Brown, Centres,
at once opened corresp Ondence with Pres
ident Diaz of Mexico, his telegram cost
ing 81
President DiaZ answered, acknowledge
ing the receipt of the telegram, and stat
ing that he would place the matter in
the hands of the Mexican consul at
Brownsville. Tex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
A GOOD SHOWING MADE
BY the Officers of the Bohemian Cath
Ollie Union.

Omaha, Neb. Sept. 2s.-About 200 dele
gates. representing 800 societies that be-
long to the Bohemian Catholic union, are
in session here. Three sessions were held
yesterday, the time being devoted to the
routine work of organization, appointment
of committees and hearing reports of Of
hcers The treasurer reports that during
the last year receipts were 1886, $50 and
disbursements 1884 537. In the reserve
fund now is held SO, 81. The order has
a membership of Il, 600, with insurance in
force of $1,000 600. Today is being devot-
ed to a celebration of St. Wencelaus day.
The convention will conclude Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
ssko.Ooo for a Mine.

Prescott. A T, Sept. 28.-Negotiations
for the purchase of the Little Jessie
mine at Chaparral, fourteen miles from
Prescott. have been closed, whereby J.
s. Jones, owner of the mine, transfers
the property to an English syndicate
The purchase price was $3.50 900. The
purchasers will increase the force work.
ing in the mine and will Immediately
erect n 000 TON cyanide plant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28

the next meeting E. A. Simmerwell will
have a paper on Homer" and roll call
will be responded to by quotations from
James Whitcomb Riley. The members
of the club have decided to answer roll
call by quotations from a prominent living
English writer one evening and from
cont temporary American writer a t the next
meeting. The club is not a member Of
the citV federation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
Attention. Merchants.

All merchants, especially Grocers and
Butchers, are earnestly requested to be
present at the meeting this evening at
Weber's hall, 432 Kansas avenue, to dis
cuss the subject What part will we
take in the Fridays parade" All come
without fail.
OTTO KUEHNE,
Marshal, Business Mems Division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
Bicycle Races

Thursday night, Sept %. Fast riders.
a special race between Topeka and
Kansas City triplet teams. Admission
to park free, admission to track 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
POLICE NOTES.

w NJ. Robertson was arrested this
morning on complaint of his wife, charged
with stealing a clock The parties have
lately been divorced and both live north
of Fourth street.
The little joint run by Lewis Mabe was
rafded last night by the police and some
beer of a poor quality found Mabie will
have his hearing this evening. His place
is at Second and Kansas avenue.
George James had started to serve his
customers with beer and whisky along
with meals at his little place at S14 North
Kansas avenue when discovered by the
police last evening. He Will tell his
story to Judge Ferry this afternoon.
E. Sexton was arrested by an officer
last night while he was trying to board
passing train to get out of the city. At
the station it was shown that he was
vag and he was released. Chief Strauss
is trying to get rid of this class, but the
policeman who made the arrest was
new man on the force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28

tertained by a talk by Mrs. W. A. Nc
Carter, president of the City Fedora
ton. At the last meeting of the club
Mrs. Millilxen furnished the entertain
ment by reading from the Search
Light" a small paper published on
board the Baltimore, now stationed at
Manila.
The election of officers will take place
at the first meeting in October and at
the next meeting the programme COM
mittee will furnish the course of study
for the next six months.
While attending strictly to the course
of study mapped out, the meetings are
often made very interesting by original
poetry, music and Rotations.
The West Side Reading Circle.
The West Side reading circle was or
ganized January 26, 1898, and the study OF
that a year was devoted to English liter
allure. This year the club will again re-
sumo its course in American history be
ginning with the constitution and taking
each administration in turn and the his
tory of the country and the important
The club, meets every two weeks at the
homes of the members; The members re
spOnd to roll call with current events.
One paper is read and discussed at each
meeting. At every alternate meeting
part of the afternoon is devoted to parlia-
mentary drill and at the intervening meet
The Wave is a bright little club paper I'M
der the management Of Mrs. IFuebiood,
Mrs; Myers, Mrs. Gordon and Miss Matt
The club colors are blue and white,
meaning purity and fidelity: the flower
is the carna ton and the motto Onward
Mrs s. NJ Thatcher. the president and
beloved member of the club was laid to
rest in the summer vacation and at the
present the club is without a president.
The other officers are Mrs .Trueblood.
vice president, and Mrs. FlSnch, secl D.
tary.
The members of the club are Mrs. E.
II. Anderson, Mrs. Walter Bates, Mrs. G.
w. Bailey, Mrs. F'arnswOrth, Mrs. w. L.
French, Mrs. c. A. Fellows. Mrs. W. L.
Gordon, Mrs. T. D. Humphreys Mrs. w.
A. Myers Mrs. E. w. Poindexter, Mrs. A.
A. Rogers, Mrs. J. A. Sargent Mrs. J. S.
Sly, Mrs. F. A. Snow, Mrs. J. K True
blood, Mrs. F. Z. Vansant and Mrs. G. O.
Wilmarth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28

a Spasm
OF delight, Eagles Silver Statue Cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
Wheels Checked Free

At the Bicycle races Thursday night,
Sept. 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
A COMING BATTLE
Between the Jesuits Who Rule the
French Army and the People.

New York Sept. ga dispatch to the
World from Paris says:
The letter of the minister of justice 70
the magistrates throughout France about
attacks on the army is a warning Of the
coming struggle between the Jesuits, who
rule the army, and the UItramontaines and
Radicals, who wish to reap political
power.
General Zurlfnden left the cabinet be-
cause he represented the Jesuits, and es-
pecially the Alsatian party Indeed il IS
noticeable how many names in the Drey-
fus case are Alsatian and almost German
If the Jesuits win the day and Dreyfus
is not released, it is the cards that
General Zurnnden viii turn out another
Boufanger and that France will have a
military dictatorship.
The pope is s1di9g the Jesuits IN their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
For Good Work, Quic1

Phone 15s. Topeka steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
Confesses a Murder

Akron. o., Sept. Backward johnson,
a farm hand. last night confessed that he
murdered Oscar Osborne. the wealthy
farmer whose body was found in his barn
last Sunday morning; Johnson,s COMES
He is now in prison here, charged with
murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28

ton; Miss Ellen r. Lowell, HoltOn; Mrs.
Florence B. Gilmore, Fredonia; Mrs.
Grace B. Blakeslee, Fredonia; Miss
Helen G. Blakeslee, F'redonia; Miss
Mary f. Carpenter, Neodesha; Mrs. c.
z. Demming, OsWegO; Mrs. Jennie
dee, Kansas City: Miss Grace Ruth
Meeker, ottawa Mrs. Ida Butler Allen,
Ottawa; Mrs. Helen Sackett Curdy,
Paola; Mrs. Mary Potter Heating,
PaOla; Miss Mary L. Smith, Leaven-
worth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co., before II
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-28
For Early
Fall and
Winter
Year,.

We are showing a par
ticularly handsome line
of these stylish Wraps,
cut according to the
latest founce effect,
trimmed and finished
in the best manner.
You can see these
now at our
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-01
Young Lions.

The author of "Lion Hunting In So
maitland" Captain Melliss, was not long
in the country before he captured two very
young lions after killing their mother.
They soon grew tame, though they
scratched and bit when they were taken
captive and afforded much amusement to
the hunter and his native servants.
"Soft, fluffy haired little creatures, "
they already showed signs OF what they
were to be, both in their faces and in their
manner of moving about. After nightfall
they loved to prowl forth into the dark
ness, Juggling at their long ropes and call
ing to each other with their soft, kittenish
voices.
Sometimes the whole camp would be
shouting with laughter to see the little
things make ready to stalk the milk goat
that had been obtained to suckle them.
Within a week the hunters captured an
other pair several sizes larger than the
first. One Of them soon died, having re-
fused to eat, and the other was savage and
unapproaohable, till at last the little ones,
which had hitherto been kept away from
her for prudential reasons, were brought
into her presence
Her happiness was inexpressible. She
rolled over on her back, as IL inviting them
to play, caressed them, purred loudly and
even uttered cries of delight. "a pretty
and touching sight," the Englishman
says.
After that the big young lioness was an
other creature and would even allow her
self to be held upon her captor's knee, pro-
vided one of the little ones was taken up
with her. II she was separated from them,
she became once more fury.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-01
A Night of Trouble.

"Talking of ghosts, said the man in
corduroy, II had an experience once that
nearly turned my hair gray. / arrived
late at night in u little valley town out
west, where the only hotel was one of
those amateur gimcrack places with worst
cd notices on the walls and plants In
the windows The landlord himself lighted
me to my room and saw that l was made
comfortable. was dead tired and sleepy
and dropped off the moment my head
touched the clean, lace bordered pillows.
1 was awakened some time toward morn
ing from sound sleep very suddenly by
a strange grating noise, and by the dim
light l saw man rise through the floor OF
the room. At first thought he had como
to murder me, but the longer l looked the
more certain 1 became that he was no
mortal man. lay shaking until daylight
with my head buried in the bcdclothes.
'And theny'
"Then l saw my own clothes, neatly
surmounted by my hat, disposed on the
frame of a dumb waiter where had placed
them when retiring. The landlord had
hauled them down, brushed them carefully
and sent them up again, giving me fright
that nearly turned my brain. "-Detroit
Free Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-01
Thai ANGEL LUCY.

aazing below from heavenly heights serene.
In flowing garments white. with wings OUT
spread,
Arms, hands and feet like those OF fairy queen.
And browning all sweet face and shapeiy
head
Such Ia the angel. dear TO art and fame.
Faith, Hope or Charity may be her name.
But tbs not Lucy.
She looks with tenderness on earthly woe
And pours her balm with open hand and free
But, never having felt, how can she know
What tits a weary. aching one to bef
God grant when with mortal pain am wrung
Across my path the shadow may be flung
OF some good Lucy.
In place Of wings to fly, strong willing feet:
Not fairy hands. but active, frm and kind;
A pleasant, cheerful face. not simply "sweet:"
Her mind and heart and body we'll combined
To form being not too fine indeed
For human natures varied daily need
helpful Lucy.
And this, be sure. IL not fancy story.
She lives her life of simple faithfuiness
Nor thinks her service high nor dreams OF
glory.
But those who know her worth unite to bless
The one call as in she fits and out
Like a bright sunbeam cheering all about,
''That angel Lucy"
-Woman's Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-01
ANDREE's MESSENGER.
Tho killing Of the Pigeon Bearing the
Explorers Dispatch.


Explorers Dispatch.
In the November Century Jonas Stad-
ling, a Swedish journalist, gave an ao-
count or "Andrees Flight Into the IN
known" To the January Century be sent
a facsimile Of the only message received
from Andree since his departure, brought
back by carrier pigeon. In the March Gen.
fury Mr.. Stadling has an account of the
capture of this pigeon and a photograph
Of the bird. He says:
It may perhaps interest the readers of
The Century to know some details about
it's capture, condensed from the report Of
the captain OF the whaler Aiken. On July
10 the Aiken was on the border OF the
drift ice, In 80 degrees A minutes north
latitude, go degrees 30 minutes east longi-
tude Between l and 3 O'Clock in the
morning the helmsman called out to the
captain, who was sleeping In his cabin:
I" A strange bird has lighted on the gaff
You must come and shoot it; IL looks so
queerl''
The captain, who had been sleeping
soundly, gave n rather rough reply, but
the next momeiA his curiosity brought
him to his feet and up on deck. The bird
resembled a ptarmigan, but as 1t was sit
ting close behind block the captain could
not shoot without risk of injuring the
block. So he climbed up the rigging with
mis- rife and shot Ii, the strange bird falling
forthwith into the sea. The captain COM
lnanded the man on the lookout, in bar
rel fastened near the top of the mast, to
come down and lower n boat and fetch the
bird The man objected to taking so much
trouble for a miserable little bird which
probably was of no use.
So the captain went to bed again, and
tho bird was left in the water Having
sailed for some distance. following the ice,
the Aiken met with another whaler. On
hearing the story of the strange bird the
captain of the second whaler exclaimed:
perhaps it is one of Andree's carrier
pigeons"
The captain of the Aiken, who did not
know about Andree's ascension, at once
returned to the region where tho bird was
shot and sent out two boats for careful
search. After awhile one of the boats re-
turned, having been lucky enough to find
''the strange bird" which indeed proved
to be one of the carrier pigeons, carrying
the dispatch of which 1 have sent The
Century a facsimile.
There can be no doubt whatever of the
genuineness of the dispatch. 1t is I'M
doubtedly written in Andree's hand, on
the special paper which he took with him,
and on which line was printed, and i
recognize the pigeon so completely that
can take my oath that 1t was among those
taken with the balloon.
The bird had flown about 100 miles from
the balloon toward Stockholm and some
"a miles north again, from the nearest
land to the whaler, on the gait of which II
sat down, so utterly tired that it at once
put it's head under its wing until it was
| shot 1t could, of course, have been easily
caught alive if the captain had known that
| 1t was a carrier pigeon.