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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
A Challenge.

Editors of the Journal:
Please publish the following challenge:
We hereby challenge the A. go poio
team of Gardiner Me. to play in a Sc
ries of games, the first to take place IN
their rink The players must be mem
bers Of the National Guard and with SIN
months service to their credit.
Yours sincerely
+. u. LONEJOG,
Capt and Manager of F Co. Polo Team.
Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The Terrace house on Fore street. Port
land. was badly damaged by fire and wa
ter. carly Monday morning. 1t vas It
thrce-storY brick structure, owned by
/ Mrs llcnnrsscy ami occupied by John
Niles. who conducted a boarding house
in the place. Niles had two policies Of
$1,000 each ON his furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Disguised. played out. tired anI
weary because of a weak aching h"t Z "
Comfort and instant soothing inEig
Grating effect if the Hop Plasters al"
used. Your backache will disapprc,.
Try them. Sold everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. vi drus
gists refund the money if it fails Ia cHtr. -
The genuine has L. Il. e. on each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
The Boston market.

Boston, Jan. Il.
FLUtR-Dull. spring patents. S5.50n
5.1j; spring clears and straights. $t"0Ni
-: winter patents M..56,5.2j; winter
clears amt StraiGhts. Si.50ua.2J.
CORN M2Al.-Quict. oar per hushcl;
$l6U6,l 80 per hbl.
CORN Steady steamer yellow. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
"HyoME1" Cures ~ Inhalation alone.
There is no danger, no risk. Your money
is refunded if it fails to relieve.
CALENDAR or COMING EVENTS


Madison, Jan. l9-20-Ausnr Quarterly
Meeting Of Free Baptist churches.
Passport. Feb. 2>-March 2-ilastorn d
vision of RuckSport District Ministerial
\ association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

4 Readfiold item states that Bert
Wells who runs the stage line from
Vienna to Augusta, disappeared 4
short time ago and has not been seen
since Will Record who was his bonds
man, is now running the route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

The Misses Manley returned. Mon
day. from their visit to friends IN fiIS-
worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Hiram Cornish and son of North Saith
caught nearly six hundred Smcite
Thursday, with hand lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18

Two cases of scarlet fever are reported
at North Winterport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-18
Fail River Print Market.

Fab River, Mass, Jan. Il.
The cloth market is dull at 2is cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

committee of five to confer with the
Democrats concerning fusion. This will
not be DONE as the executive committee
believes that the power to take action
of this character belongs properly to the
state committee, which will meet April
20 in this city. The executive commit
tee will defer action and refer the sub
ject to the state committee.
Acting under authority of the state
committee, Chairman Love recently ap-
pointed 7. G. Fitch of Wichita, VIII
Sapp of Galena, J. E. Hall of Dodge
City and DR.. G. w. Brandenbure of
Washington as a committee to confer
with the POpulists and endeavor to
bring about an arrangement which
would give Democrats places on the
In response to a suggestion from Mr.
Sapp this committee convened at the
Midland hotel in Kansas City, Mo.
Tuesday. It was thought the Missouri
conference could be kept secret but it
got out, and some of the Democrats as
well as POpulists are indignant because
the management of the Democratic
party has gone to another state to fix
up plans for the campaign in Kansas.
1t is said that these meetings of poll
ticians are held SO the members can
more easily get drunk.
The POpulistS, as is well known, never
drink a drop at their political confer
ences.
THE Democrats must have recogni-
ton" said Mr.. Fitch to Chairman Tay-
was presenting similar arguments to
state officers and other Populfsts.
What do you want?' asked Mr. Rid
die
Recognition. replied Mr.. Fitch.
well, what do you mean by recOgni-
tiOn?" inquired Riddle.
Places on the state ticket suggest
ed Fitch.
What places do you want?'' was the
next question.
I'VE don't know" said Fitch
"A definite proposition would be more
to the point" said Riddle.
I'VE have no proposition or demands
to make interrupted Love.
What do you want us to do?" asked
Riddle.
asThe terms must be made by the Pop
ulists.' answered Fitch.
Il have no authority to do anything
of this kind" said Riddle.
Now. Riddle" said Love, III tell
YOU what we would like to have you do
Let your executive committee at the
meeting Thursday night provide for the
appointment of a conference committee
of five members and then our commit
tee will meet with them and the result
of the conference can be reported to the
meeting of your state committee for
adoption or rejection as they may see
fit a the meeting April 20. We would
be willing to permit such a. committee
to dispose of the entire question
I doubt if the members of the exec
utfve committee viii assume this re-
sponsibiEty." replied Mr. Riddle. I
believe prefer to refer the whole mat
ter to the state committee
will YOU TavOr the appointment OF
such committee?' inquired Mr.. Fitch
Il will abide by the action of the
state committee replied the chairman.
See what the executive committee
thinks about it Riddle, won't you?"
queried Love.
yes, I'll be glad to do that" said
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
A High Five PARTY.

Mr. Joe Wilson gave a very pleasant
progressive high five party Tuesday
evening for Mr.. Charles Owens and Mr.
Frank Crane, classmates of his from
Lexington.
Those present were Miss Harrie
Jones, Miss Margaret Hollis Jones, Miss
Lucille Mulvane, Miss Hila HincI<ley,
Miss Emily King, Miss Lottie Park
hurst, Miss Gertrude Belknap, Miss Ell
lie Smith, Miss Florence Rossington,
Miss Bessie Hayden, Miss Helen Will
son. Mr.. Will Wikidal, Mr.. Guilford
Dudley, Mr.. Tom Frost, Mr.. Rob Car
yer, Mr. Theodore Snattinger, Mr.. AL
bert Fatten, Mr.. Dorr Norton, Mr.. VIII
Trapp, Mr.. Reuben Spivey, Mr.. Ben
Johnson. The prizes were won by Miss
Rossington and Mr.. Trapp.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

Riddle.
Come on, Fitch, let's go home.'' said
Love, -and wait until we hear from the
committee
Going out of the hotel to the depot
Mr.. Love said: The prospects for fu-
sion seem to be mighty poor. The
Populists don't seem to be hunting us
with great activity"
TN tell you how I feel Mack said
Mr.. Fitch. with warmth: IF they don't
want to give US a fair show, then the
Democrats of the state cannot afford
to monkey with them. Put out a tick
ct of our own and stand by it. This
will teach the Populists thing or two"
Chairman Riddle said today: THE
meeting of the executive committee
which will be held this evening has
been called to consider propositions for
the adoption of literature for use in the
coming campaign and not to discuss
the appointment of a conference COM
mittee or the location of the state con-
vention. These matters will be pre-
sented to the state committee April 20
for final disposition
The Democrats insist upon recogni-
tion but they have failed thus far to
make any definite demand. but hint
that something must be given them for
the support which they can offer the
Populists in the coming state election.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

piles of rubbish lie about in many pla-
ceS, trees have many dead limbs, there
are some wholly dead trees still stand
ing, and all the buildings are in state
of collapse. The scene on the creek
bank is anything but prepOssessing. The
old boat landing is broken and out of
uneven. The benches are in the same
position they were when MarshalIS
J band gave it's last concert there last
summer. Over all the surface of the
ground there is a mating of deadleaves
and rubbish which will interfere with
the growth of grass.
It was a desolate place that the band
committee saw But the plans for the
Improvement have been given an i'm
petus and inside of month the park
will at least look as if it were being
cared for by experienced hands.
The first thing to be decided was the
location of the Casino which the band
will erect as soon as possible. This will
be used for band concerts and summer
entertainments of all kinds, but not for
dances Accordingly, it will be built
on a natural slope so that the seating
can be easily arranged for the comfort
of the audience. One thing to be taken
into account in the location of the Ca
SinO was the distance from the street.
If it were built near the street it would
not be isolated enough from the public
gaze of people who might drive over
and hear the concerts or entertain
ments without entering the park.
The plat of ground south of the tree
plat and near Kansas avenue was c.
cOrdingly found not suitable. The 10
cation which was finally selected for
the Casino, and which is by all odds
the most appropriate one, was that just
north of the boat house and near the
bank of Soldier creek.
With the removal of two trees, which
are dead. a large space is available at
this point and the slope Of the ground
is exactly suitable for the building. The
stage will be at the lower end of the
building and the seats will have an in
clfnatfOn of one in ten feet A change
will be made in the driveway. Instead
of extending straight north along the
creek bank it will be changed so that
carriages will pass the Casino going
north, then circle toward the creek bank
and make a large loop, returning by the
same way.
The drive on the west side of the park
from the north end will thus be cut
out as it is dangerous to pedestrians
trance in making the circuit of the park
The Quincy street entrance viii pe
improved and both that and the Kan
sas avenue entrance for vehicles viii
be for use.
All drives in the park will be paved
with broken stone and cinders and a
solid roadway practically free from
dust made.
The ticket Office will be moved north
about forty feet and the entrance for
people on foot will be next to it, while
that for carriages will be several feet
south of it. In this way trolley cars
will pull up directly in front of the
single gate and unload passengers
while vehicles may enter south of it,
and the lines will not be crossed. Both
convenience and safety will be gained
by the new arrangement.
The lemonade and refreshment stands
will be fixed up and enlarged. It is the
intention of the band to let out the
privilege for furnishing refreshments.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
Notea and PergonaI 1Iention.

Mrs. w. G.. Pierce of Tacoma, Wn-'
is the guest of Mrs. o. F. Sawyer
Mrs. J. F. farrell and children WIZ
leave Sunday for Quincy, Ill, 10 NlslI
her sister Mrs. Burt. -..z
Mr.. and Mrs o. H. Kittle entertained
their high five club Wednesday eF eAiiie
at t!.afr home. at 615 Clay street
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cope enIertalIea
two tables of cards informally w ednes-
5av evening Their guests were AE-
and Mrs. !. S. Coe Mr.. and Mrs w -
NevfU and Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Gregg.
Mrs p. f. Booker left Tuesday Lot
NJaI1- york city. where she was called by
the death Of her father-in-law.
Miss Jane Nye is going to Kansas
Cvifvr Friday to attend a large party aL
the home of her uncle, Colonel X l.
Van Horn. -.-.z.v,-- +l,e,
Mrs. Rice of Lawrence IS spending tllS
week with Mrs. J. G.. Wood
Mr. Charles Hurd of South America
Who has been visiting his brothef, AI
A, A. Hurd, went to Burhngame " eu-
nesdav to visit relatives
The Western SorosIs held Il sPsIl9il
v,,oa+iner Wednesday afternoon at when
10 delegates were requested TO cast
tbeir votes for Mrs. w. A. McCarter
fnT president of the City Federation at
the coming election o.. .-;,.a
. receDtion Friday evening at the Eng
dish lutheran church for Mrs K B:
Preuszner and the primary Wofkefs u
the city. ,., - e..
Tho Eastern Star social, when was 20
have been given at the home OF 9dIs-
John Sargent Friday evening, mas De1iA
;rIa6uife1V DOStDOneO-
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

limbs off the trees, and sowing a wagon
load of blue grass seed An effort will
be made to lease a piece of ground ad-
jacent to the park on the north which
belongs to Councilman Skinner. It
contains about three acres and would
afford an excellent place for placing
teams and would also add to the ap-
pearance of the park. A tight board
fence will be built on the north and
south sides of the park and a new fence
will be put on the Kansas avenue side
of it.
The band hopes to secure possession
of some land on the east side of Sol
der creek and opposite the park so
that two rustic bridges can be put
across, which would add to the appear
ance of the scene and also give more
room.
A new boat landing will be made
which will be a safe one and amply
large. Some new boats will be or
dered and the old ones repainted and
repaired.
In fact. Garfield park will look like
a new park by summer time, and Mar
shalPs band will furnish a pleasant
place for Topeka people to spend hot
summer afternoons and evenings.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

tertained, Wednesday evening at the
home of the president, Mrs. L. H.
Strickler.
The decoration were of Portia carna-
tions and palms. The banquet was
served by Mrs. Wiley in five courses.
Partners were found by matching quo
tations from the Merchant of Venice.
Covers were laid for 30 and at each
place was a carnatiOn.
Mrs. Charles Startzman was the toast
mistress and she made pleasing ad
dress which was responded to by Mrs.
Strickler in behalf of the BassaniOs.
Mr. D. c. TiIIotson responded to a toast
on POrtia; Dr. L. NJ. Powell, Shylock,
and Mr.. William Davidson, The Mer-
chant of Venice.
Mrs. f. a. Botsford was to have sung
but owing to severe cold she was un-
able to. Miss BUndy was present and
delighted every one with some instru-
mental music; Mrs. StrickIer and Mrs.
Foster sang a duet after which the
whole company joined in singing patri-
otic songs.
The members of the club are Mrs. L.
H. StFickIer, Mrs. D. G. TiIlOtSOn, Mrs.
G. F. WorIey, Mrs. Charles Startzman,
Mrs. James Sproat, Mrs. L. NJ. Powell,
Mrs. B. F. McGifFin, Mrs. J. K. Frizell
Mrs. w. M. Davidson, Mrs. G. P. Con-
nor, Mrs. Carr. Mrs. F. A. Botsford,
and Mrs. James Allison.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
a Surprise Party.

A merry company assembled at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Custen-
border, Wednesday evening, in honor of
their wedding anniversary. Refresh
ments were served. Mr.. Bert Myers
entertained the company with his phon-
ograph. Those present were Rev. Mr..
Frazier Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Comstock,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. COlville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Colville. Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Peck. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hearick, Mr.. and
Mrs John Humbert Mr.and Mrs. F. W.
Leech Mr. and Mrs. F. Whittier, Mr..
and Mrs F SadIemier, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kincaid. Mr.. and Mrs c. w.
Humbert Mr. and Mrs F. w. Humbert,
Mr. and Mrs E Bard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fay. Mr.. and Mrs. James Howe, Mrs.
DeWolf, Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Godfrey,
Mrs. Harker, Mrs. Samuel T. Howe,
Mrs Foster, Misses Vina Harker,
Bertha Kincaid, Florence and Blanche
CoIvi1le, Fay and Nellie Leech, Faye
and Mary Hunbert, Edith Peck, Mary
Whittier, Ethel Foster, Messrs. Bert
Myers, VIM. Godfrey. Garnett Howe,
Hugh Heariek, Fred Howe, Hugh Kin
laid, Floyd Whittier, William, Earl and
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

The band stand will be made to face
the north instead of the east and a
shady spot will thus be obtained for
people who want to listen to the con-
certs from the park benches
The matter of park benches came up
before the committee, and while no
definite plans were made, it can be re
lied upon that there will be enough of
them and of the right variety for the
accommodation of the people The band
stand will be repainted as will be all
the buildings in the park
In the south part of the park where
the proposed bicycle track will be built.
there is a low ravine running through
it. It is proposed to dam this and let
the surface water from the fountains
pour into it, with the outlet into Sol
dier creek. This spot might be made
very attractive. Trees will be set out
in this plat and the place generally i'm
proved. In the southwest corner tennis
courts and crOquet grounds will be
made for picnic parties. The fountains
will all have to be recOated with ce-
ment, and it is probable that two of
them will be enlarged.
AS yet but few plans have been made
for the building of a dancing pavilion.
When it is built it will probably be To-
Gated in the open space which was used
at the GrOcers' and Butchers picnic.
What seems to be more of a practical
plan is to make the Casino two stories
in height, using the lower floor for the
audience room with its raised seats.
and the second floor for a dancing
room. This would also afford more
privacy for summer dances than if To-
Gated on the ground floor. This is a
point which the band is still consider
ing, and it is possible that they will
consider favOrably the suggestion of
making the Casino two stories rather
Men will be put at work this week
cleaning up the park, cutting dead
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
DOING GOOD EVERYWHERE
A Medical Discovery That Efectually
Cures Piles in Every Form.

For many years physicians have expert
mented in vain, seeking a remedy which
would effectually cure piles and other rec
tai troubles without resorting to a surgi-
cal operation. Many remedies were found
to give temporary relief, but none could
be depended upon to make a lasting sat
isfactory cure
Within recent period however, new
remedy the Pyramid Pile Cure, has been
repeatedly tested in hundreds of cases and
with highly satisfactory results.
The first effect of the Pyramid Pile Cure
is to instantly remove the pain and irri-
tation. generally present and from that
time on the cure rapidly progresses and
before the patient is hardly aware of 1t
he is entirely cured. The remedy seems to
act directly on the nerves and blood yes
sells of the parts affected as it comes into
direct contact with them and sets up
healthy action, which in a perfectly nat
ural way brings the parts to their normal
condition.
The remedy does its work without ary
pain or Inconvenience to the sufferer and
is justly considered one of the most mer-
itOriOuS discoveries OF modern medicine.
Piles is of the most annoying and
oftentimes dangerous diseases with which
frequently develops into fistula or some
equally ia tai or incurable trouble. where
as, by the timely use of this simple but
effective remedy no one need suffer a sin
gle day from any form Of piles unless
they want to.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly
harmless. containing no mineral poisOns,
and is also very reasonable in price. cost
ing but 50 cents package. It is sold in
drug stores everywhere. The manufac-
turers of the remedy are the Pyramid
Drug Co of Marshall Mich who have
the public orly after giving It thorough
and repeated tests in the hands of rep
dreds of cases have convinced US that it
viii not d1SappOint you.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Gan communications to this department
must give the full name and address of
the writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions of social affairs will not be
published.)
The o. N. o. club enjoyed their regu-
lar dance Wednesday evening at Weth-
erell's hall. Among those who danced
were Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Reel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Kellogg, Mr.. and Mrs. T. F.
Doran, Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Fleisman, Mr. and Mrs
c. F. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Win
CERT, Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Pitts. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred lies, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
ton, Miss Grace Foulks, Miss Tucker
man, Miss Davis, Mr. J. J. Falls, Mr..
Lon Davis and Mr. Fred Tuckerman. A
number of guests from the Masonic en-
tertainment came late and danced for
awhile.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
LIKE LELAND.
Democrats Go To Kansas City
To Hold Conferences.
They Have Just Returned From
One There.
THEY WANT FUSION
Wieh the Understanding That
Some Good Places
Must Be Given Them, But Can't
Name Them.

The members of the executive com
mittee of the Populist state central
committee have been called by Chair
man Taylor Riddle to meet at the Ma
tional hotel tonight for the purpose of
considering the adoption of literature
for use in the coming campaign which
is only a fake. They really meet to per
feet deals.
Chairman J. Mack Love of the Dem
Ocratic committee and T. G. Fitch of
Wichita conferred with the members of
the committee today and made an ef-
fort to induce them to authorize the
chairman, TAYLOR Riddle. to appoint
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
A GREATER
GARFIELD PARK.
John Marshall Visits the POpu-
lar Topeka Resort
And Maps Out the Big Improve
mentS
TO BE MADE THEREIN
This Summer Including the
Casino For Entertainments.
The Drive to Be Changed and
Many Other Changes.
TO BE MADE THEREIN

When Marshan's band carries out its
present intention of improving Garfield
park, Topeka will have a nicer summer
resort than was ever seen around here.
And the time won't be very long. John
Marshall, George Lescher and P. D.
Russell, representing the directors of
MarshalTs band, went to Garfield park
yesterday afternoon to arrange for the
improvements to be made there.
The park is in deplOrabl shape. Huge
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
CANNONS FOR PARSONS
They Come From Fortress Monroe
and Weigh About 10000
Pounds Each.

Parsons, March 31.-Antietam Post
No. Ga, C. A. R, has secured two can
mons and two pyramids of cannon balls
for their burial ground in -OakwoOd
cemetery.
They are one 100-pounds Parrott
weight 300 pounds and one eight inch
Columbia weight 9,24O pounds The
guns will come from Fort Monroe, Va.
It is the intention of the post to have
the guns in position before Decoration
daN
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
Sn1aT Joint Raided.

George Dupree (cOlOred) was arrested
yesterday by the police for selling ilq-
uor in his restaurant on Kansas avenue,
Just south of Tenth street, on the west
side Like many of the other places
that have been raided, the front of the
business place has the appearance of
being a restaurant. The police say that
in the rear Dupree has a full outfit of a
jointist-tabIes, ice box, beer pump and
keg beer. Dupree's trial was postponed
until April 5, at $50 a m.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31

the majority of the members of the
council are opposed to asphalt on the
ground that it is less durable than 9TH
er material. If the council can see it's
way clear to do it legally, the walks
will be constructed of stone to cores
pond to the walks now around capitol
square.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-31
.. ". Hugheg' Eagy Payment House

Opposite postofffce, on Fifth street,
has a beautiful line Of Brussels and In
grain Carpets, China and Japan Mat
ting, Rugs and Lace Curtains, Dishes,
Bedroom Toilet Sets and JaTdiniereS
Window Shades and Household spec
iaIties at low prices and easy payments.
E. W. HUGHES,
Opposite Postofice on Fifth Street.