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The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Secretary of War Alger Follows
His Telegram
To the Governors of States With
Letter
EXPLAINING FULLY
: The Plan For Enlistment of
Volunteers.
Place of Rendezvous Made Sub
ject to Change.
PROVIDES FOR BANDS.
Musical Organization May Ac-
company Troops.

Washington, April 27.-Secretary Al
ger has followed up his telegram of no
tifcation to the governors of the states
sent yesterday with a letter giving
more detailed information respecting
the troops that are to be raised, and
making other suggestions deemed nee
essary. The secretary reiterates the
sentiments heretofore expressed, that
as far as practicable, the national
guards should be given preference in
the regiments, battalions, etc. to be
organized.
The secretary's letter to the governors
ls identical in each case, and is as fol-
lows:
Washington. .. c.. April 25. 1893
To the governor Of: Sir-Under
the act of congress, ITO provide for
temporarily increasing the military es-
adjustments of the United States in
time of war and for other purposes"
approved April %, 1898, call for 125. 900
volunteers has been issued by direction
of the president. I have the honor to
request from your state a quota of vol
unteerS, as follows to serve in the
arms of service designated, for a period
of two years unless sooner discharged.
Attached will be found a statement
showing the organization for artillery,
cavalry and infantry.
Please cause the adutant general of
the army to be informed when your
quota will be at it's rendezvous, as it
thereafter by an officer to muster it
into the service and pay of the United
States. The mastering officer will be
instructed to receive no man, under the
rank of commissioned officer, who is
IN years over As or under IS, or who is
not in physical strength and vigor.
As soon as mustered into the United
States service, it is the intention that
troops for your state shall be assem-
bled with others for instruction and
service under the direction of the ma
jor general commanding the army at
some point, or points to be designated
hereafter 1t is desired, for reasons
stated in telegram of this date that as
far as practicable, the national guard
be given preference.
The rendezvous for your state will
be -. If for any cause, it is found
necessary to change the point of con-
centration, your recommendation is re-
Quested.
Bands may be organized from the
strength of the regiments as in the
regular army, viz: See paragraph 425
army regulations, 1895.
Very Respectfully,
RUSSELL A. ALEER,
Secretary Of War.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
VIOLET THE PERFUME.
Dealers Are Selling More of That Ex-
tract Than ANY Other.

New York, April 27.-"Perfumers are
selling more violet now than any other
extract" said an old dealer. Every
imaginable toilet preparation is now
perfumed with violet Not only the
sachet powder, the toilet water and the
soap, but tooth powder, nail sa1ve and
cold cream for massaiging the face, all
are favored with the omnipresent vio-
let. The latest novelty in Paris is
soft, thick, violet colored flannel, which
exhales the most delicious perfume.
This flannel costs the neat little sum of
$3.50 a yard. Not les than a quarter
of yard will be cut off. The flannel is
cut into small strips, and sewed into the
Innings of sleeves, waists and skirts, and
into the crowns of hats and of bon
nets. The odor from it is, perhaps,
the most exQuisitely delicate to be OBJ
tanned.
Looking at the matter from one
point of view, it is rather strange that
the favored perfume up to this day
should be violet, the most delicate, elu-
sive and feminine fragrance imagina-
BILE.
1T may be a surprise to many per-
sons to know that most violet perfumes
are artificial That Is. they are formed
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
HURTS COAST TRAFFIC.
Shipping Lines Say Business Has De-
creased 80 Per Cent.

Washington, April 27-Agents of the
coastwise shipping lines centering at
this port are putting forth every en-
deavor to relieve apprehension among
shippers which has resulted in such a
large falling off on the coastwise traf-
ffc since the war began.
The companies have all, without ex-
ception, taken out war risks on cargoes,
and freight thus protected is accepted
at no advance on regular tariff.
shipments have fallen off over so per
cent in the past few days, and the ser
vice will be crippled by this state of af
fairs. The companies all declare they
will not discontinue their schedules un-
til forced to do so by blockade.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION.
officers and Men Permitted Companies
and Regiments.

and Regiments.
Washington. April 27.-The war de-
partment has announced that the or
ganization for the volunteer army will
be as follows:
ARTILLERY
Light Battery-One captain, one first
lieutenant, two second lieutenants one
first sergeant, one quartermaster's SER
geant, one veterinary sergeant, six SER
geants, fifteen corpora1s, two farriers
two artificers, one saddler, two musi-
clans, one wagner, 141 privates max
1mum, ia privates minimum.
Heavy Battery-One captain, one first
lieutenant, two second lieutenants, one
first sergeant, twenty-five sergeants
ten corporals, two musicians, two art
Aficers, one wagner, 162 privates.
CAVALRY.
Troop-One captain, one first Iieuten-
ant. one second lieutenant, one first SER
geant, one Quartermaster sergeant, six
sergeants, eight corporals, two farriers
and blaoksniths, two trumpeters, one
saddler, one wagner, 7S privates max
Gmurn, "a privates minimum.
Reginent-One colonel, one first lieu
tenant, one adjutant (extra lieutenant),
one quartermaster (extra lieutenant),
one surgeon, two assistant surgeons,
one chaplain, three hospital stewards,
one, sergeant major, one quartermaster
sergeant, one chief musician, one sad
dler sergeant, one chief trumpeter.
INFANTRY.
Company-One captain, one first lieu
tenant, one second lieutenant, one first
sergeant, one quartermaster sergeant,
four sergeants, twelve corporals, two
musicians, one artificer, one wagner,
TO privates maximum, 81 privates min
tmum.
Regiment-One colonel, one Iieuten-
ant colonel, two majors, one adjutant
(extra neutenant), one quartermaster
(extra Heutenant1, one surgeon, two as
sistant surgeons, one chaplain, one SER
geant major, one QuartermaSter ser
geant, one chief musician, two princi-
pal musicians, three hospital stewards.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
SHE LOVES FLOWERS.
Mrs. Mckinley Never Tires of the
White House Flora

Washington, April 27.-Nrs. Mckinley is
passionately fond of the great beds of
flowers which ornament the White House
grounds and she never tires of expatiating
on their beauty. A short time ago, when
the weather bureau predicted cold snap,
the mistress of the White House was talk
ing with a visitor and the conversation
drifted by easy stages into dissertation
on flowers.
I'VE have so many beautiful flowers in
our front and back yards, said Mrs. Nc
Kinley, but I am afraid they will be
nipped by a killing frost which the wea-
ther bureau has predicted
The idea of the White House grounds
being lizened to the front and back yard
of the Mckinley residence at Canton
struck the White House caller as very lu-
dicrous and the story is going the rounds
of social circles at the capital.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
TO TAKE 20 DOCTORS.
Jacksonville Invasion of Cuba to Go
Prepared.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 27.-Govern-
ment officials here have made arrange
ments looking to an invasion of Cuba.
Twenty of the leading Cuban physi-
clans have been engaged to go to Gu
ba with the army from this city and
twenty young men who speak English
will accompany them as Interpreters.
These ARRANGEMENTS were made today.
The officers of the post were very
busy on important matters and a num-
Der of them went to Port Tampa, where
they spent the day in consultation with
ofTiciais of the Plant steamship line.
This consultation was mainly over the
TRANSPORTATION OF troops from this city
to Key West and Havana.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
YOUNG LoGAN's PLANS.
Wanted to Command an Illinois Reg
iment But Was Turned Down.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 27.-John A. Lo-
gans ambition and determination to
command a regiment from Illinois, al
though he is a resident of Ohio, and his
influence with General Alger, the secre-
tary of war, delayed the official call for
long time threatened to prevent Him
ois from furnishing more than a single
troop of cavalry instead of regiment as
expected.
Governor Tanner, however. was fixed
in his determination to stand by the
Illinois National guard at all hazards.
regiment of cavalry it should be the one
now connected with the National guard
and commanded by Major Young of
Chicago instead of one headed by Log
an As the result a spirited cores
pondence was carried on by wire, end
ing in the appointment of Major Young
to be the colonel of the Illinois regiment
of cavalry.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
LONGSTREET SUBSTITUTE.
IlIustrious Ex-Confederate Gives Up
His Son to Fight for the Union.

Atlanta, Ca, Apri! 27.-It is probable
that James Longstreet, Jr., son of the
illustrious old ex-Confederate, will go
to the front with the Georgia volun-
teers.
The young man called at the capitol
today and presented to the governor a
letter from his father, begging Governor
Atkinson to accept James as a substi-
tute for his father and to give him an
opportunity in the ranks of Georgia's
sons to show forth his heritage. The
application has been filed and Long
street, Jr, will be assigned to some re-
SpOnSible pOSitiOn.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

There is no remedy equal to HerbIne
for the cure of constipation, sick head
ache, indigestion, vertigo, loss of MEM
ory, uncertain appetite, unrestful sleep
or skin eruptions. If you want a per
feet tonic for the liver, Herbine will
not diSappoint you. Geo. w. Stans-
field, 6S2 Kansas avenue, and Miller's
Pharmacy. corner Sixth and Topeka
avenues.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Shot Himself in the Foot.

James Smith, a farmer who formerly
lived near Topeka, but who until re-
Gently has been in Oklahoma, accident
ally shot himself in the foot last FRI
day while shooting at rats on a farm
southwest of Topeka. He loaded a
small rifle, when the cartridge was acci-
dentaIIy discharged. The ball, which
was a small one went into the left foot
near the toes, inf1icting a flesh wound.
Smith is in Topeka to have the bullet
removed. The wound is not danger
OI1S one
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Why Not

Take the Union Pacif1c's new 500 a. m
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leavN Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
p. m.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
"PURSER" MAKES A HIT.
English Play Met With Success in
Frisco.

San Francisco, April 27-''The Purs-
er," three act comedy by John T. Day.
of London, England, was produced at
the Baldwin theater, this city, last
night for the first time in America, with
Ferriss Hartman in the title role and
under the management of George
BOwles.
el, and by it's able production made a.
decided hit. 1t has met with great
success in Europe
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Take the Union Pacific's new $40 a. M.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at D. M, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
.. m.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
on1v One Nieht to Denver.

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through No
other line runs its trains through all
these points.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacific's new S:2o a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
ing Topeka at 6:1O p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

We make a speciality of doing up col
ored shirts and waists and guarantee
ing colors. Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
on,v One NIGHT Co Denver

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs its trains through all
these points.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
MOUNTED sHARPsHooTERs.
Nevada Authorized to Send S6 Crack
Shots to the Front

Carson, Nevada, April Ex-Governor
Sad1er has received the following mes
ge from Secretary of War Alger:
The president has authorized the en-
listment of So men in your state, good
shots and good riders, to form a compa-
nv of mounted rif1emen, the company's
officers to be taken from your section.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
The ONLY Line to Denver

Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers
and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
At Idbrary hall next Saturday even

At library hail next Saturday even
ing Mr.. August Hyllested, the accomp-
of the Federated clubs. Herr Hyllested
made a successful tour through the
east last winter, and is now touring the
west for the first time. His appearance
will be a notable event in musical cir
oil
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
TheRock island EIve

Leave Topeka every night at $3.50 D. m
arriving Colorado Springs HOS, Denver
u:3o next a. NJ
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ANNA HELD,
The Wonderful Songstress and Artist
to Be in Topeka Monday.

There has been so much talk about
Anna Held, her eyes, her kisses and her
songs that curiosity to see the little
Partisan music hall artist will alone in
sure a good audience at the Crawford
theater next Monday night. But while
Miss Held will be the principal feature
of the performance she will not be the
only one The cast that presented the
little Chinese tragedy, THE Cat and the
Cherub'' in New York will be seen here
in the piece, and will follow it with the
farce "a Gay Deceiver." The sale of
seats for the engagement will open at
Rowley & Shows drug store next Fri
day.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

We do mend1ng and sew on buttons
free OF charge Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

No-TO-B@c for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure SOC, 81. All druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

watson's Livery. 7th and Van Buren,.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
DEATHS HARVEST.
Mis- Tennie fowler Gartner.

1t was with a feeling of deepest
sorrow that the numerous friends of
Miss Tennie fowler Gartner learned
of her sad and most untimely death,
which occurred last Wednesday
morning shortly after O'Clock at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo.
Adams, in Nashville. Miss Gartner
had been in ill health for some time.
and for several weeks past had been
in Nashville undergoing medical
treatment. At times, her family
and friends had hopes for her ulti-
mate recovery, but cruel disease had
fixed it's unrelenting hold upon her,
and at last the "angel reaper" came
to claim its own and gather her pure.
sweet spirit into the ever filling yet
ever untitled garner of God.
With the death of Miss Gartner, a
pure, noble woman has entered into
life eternal. In her life on earth
there shOne fort the gentleness and
kindness of most kind and agree
able nature, and the love and de-
votiOn of a most charitable and
Christ like spirit. She bore her suf-
feringS with christian fOrtitude, and
months of sickness and affliction
wrought no change in her gentle
and lovable disposition.
TO the bereaved mother and other
rClatives-tO those who were
brought under the direct influence
of her ennObling characteristic loss
of her presence will indeed be u sad
bereavement. But God in His all
wise power can heal their bleeding
hearts, and her "home- going" is
only another tie to bind them closer
to heaven.
Deceased was the daughter of the
late J. Il. Gartner, and leaves sur
viving her mother and four broth
ers and sisters, namely-Messrs.
John and James Gartner and Miss
Amy Gartner, of this city, and Mrs.
Geo. Adams of Nashville.
The remains were brought out
from Nashville yesterday morning,
and the funeral service, were con.
Quoted yesterday afternoon at 3:3C
O'Clock at the family residence, cor
ner North Main and Fifth streets,
by Revs. d. G. Kelley and A. P.
McFerrin. The burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery, 20 which last resting
place long procession followed the
form Of one they had loved in life
and as last loving token of then
affection, covered the new made
mound with beautiful flowers.
The pail bearers were Messrs
John Latta, Will Boyd, Geo. Alcorn
w. p. Woodbridge, f. d. Lander and
Judge +. E. Erwin.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
OVER THE COUNTY

The season of 1.-THE sere and vel
low leaf" is here.
Walter Brooks has sold his Mt.
Pleasant hack line to J. G. Staltings.
Farmers are hustling now, break
ing up wheat ground and sowing
wheat.
Mr.. S. s. Clawson, of Ashwood,
who has been sick for several weeks,
is improving.
Miss Alberta Lotion, of the Iron
Bridge neighborhood, has gone to
Nashville To enter school.
Mr.. James Pigg, of Water Valley,
has bought farm on Snow Greek
and will move his family there.
If you are thinking of buying a
farm, you had better see w. J. EN-
bry d Co. before doing so. sept23 2t
Capt. r. d. Smith, of the Athene-
um, lectured to the pupils Of the
Broadview school last Friday eve
ming.
DR.. E. A. TimmOns will leave this
morning to attend the Medical De.
partment of the University of Nash
willie.
Mr. John Skilington, of Turkey
Greek, has bought the farm uf Mr..
John Griffin iY the Water Valley
neighborhood.
J. N. Laid has rendered his resig-
nation AS Justice of the Peace in the
LIST district, and his successor will
be elected Oct 8.
l. Mr.. Charlie Cook, Of the Water
| Valley neighborhood, has moved to
Williamson county, where he will
engage in farming.
Miss Birdie Pender, of Bigbyville,
has gone to Greenwood, Fla, to re-
sumo her position as associate prin-
cipal of the school at that place.
Dixie" writing from LOdebar,
fails to sign his name consequently,
his letter fails to appear in the
HERALD. Our rules must be
adhered to.
Miss Laura Smith, the HERALD's
Brunette" of BrOadview, has gone
to Nashville to attend the Bible
School. Substitute" will fill her
place as correspondent.
Mrs. Joe Mitchell and sister, Miss
Bessie Tarbett, have returned to
their home at SaItillO, Tenn, after a
visit to MIR. w. h. Mitchell and
family OH Bear Greek.
The remains of the late Mrs. Willis
FriersOn, who has been dead for
twenty one years, were eXhumed
last tuesday at Mt. Pleasant and re-
Inferred in the cemetery at Zion
/ Church.
One night last week, while it was
very DARK and rainy, Mr.. w. |. A,
/ Wilcox had narrow escape at Lett
witch bridge. Just before crossing
J the bridge his buggy was upset on
/ the river bluff, ana his horse b.
came badly frightened, but fOrtu-
nately, and almost miraculOusly, he
escaped without injury.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

re. Church to W. p. Cook, % acres
i'm 18th district, $50.
J. W. Page to \ sidney Page, 81 acres
in 10Th district, $500.
". T. sharp and wife to Alexander
Rummage, l4O acres in 18th district,
$lCOO.
}. II. Baugus and wife to ]. w. Bosh-
ers. a acres i'm 18th district, $4g2 -.
r. b. Alden and wife to Thos. l.. Al
len. 1907 acres in 22nd district, S4,OUO.
BIN. Allen and wife to ThOs. l.. Al
len. ~ acres in 2!nd district, gift.
\. NJ. Page to }. a. TmmOns ct ux.,
land i'm 10Th district, $500.
w. G. Simmons ct ux., to y. NJ. Page
ct ux., \ interest in land in 10Th dis
trict, 5000.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
New Grocery Firm.

Messrs. Jas. H. aud Lewis d
White have formed a partnership in
the grocery business, aud will open
mp morrow at the old White &
Daimwood stand on North Main
street. The style of the firm will be
White Bros, and they will keep "a
complete line of the best aud fresh
est groceries. Mr.. l. d. White, who
is member Of the HERALD
typographical force, will retain his
position at this office, and the bust
ness will b. under the direct man
agement of Mr.. Jas. H. White. The
HERALD wishes the new firm much
success.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
4 Correction.

On the first page of the H ERALD
it is errOueOuslv stated that the legls-
tative delegates will meet next
Tuesday to select candidate for
the Legislature TO fill Mr.. Craig's
place. As will be seen from the call
issued by Chairman Cheairs, il
should read to morrow Saturday.
It is also stated on the same page
that the county chairmen will meet
next Monday to canvass the returns
OF the Congressional primary,
whereas il should read Tuesday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
Mr.. WorthingtOn Resigns.

Mr. ThOs. Wort hingtOn has re-
signed fran the ma nagement Of the
Tennessee Phosphate Company. He
will move his family from here
some time during this year, aud will
probably make his home in Birm-
ingham. Mr. aud Mrs WOrthingtOn
have many f;ieuds here, who will
regret that they will move from Co
lumbia. Mr.. Worthington's sue
cessor as manager of the phosphate
company has not yet been selected
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
Investigation of Navy Department.

Officials of the Navy Department
have been informed that resolutions
will be introduced in Congress for
an investigation Of the conduct of
the department during the war. 1t
is supposed the investigation will be
directed particularly to the high
prices paid for some of the steam
ships purchased for cOllters and aux
Hilary cruisers. 49,.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
Public Speaking.

Hon R A Haggard. Republican
nominee for Railroad Commissioner,
will speak at this place next Mon
day. The Maury County Republican
Executive Committee is called to
meet the same day.
Hon. f +. Eslick (DemOcrat), of
Pulaski, has requested division Of
time with Mr.. Haggard, and the
matter has been referred To him by
Mr.. H. f. Fariss, County Republi.
can Chairman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-09-30
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

Nebraska stock reports show that
sheep, horse and cattle sales are in
creasing, and the price of horses is
going up.
Houston Thomas shipped load of
hogs to Louisville this week.
w. B, Burnett shipped load of
cattle to Chicago this week.
Burnett 4 Grimes shipped a load
of hogs to Birmingham, and also a
load to Louisville.