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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
HOSPITAL STEWARDS.
The Number for the Entire Army is
Fixed at 200.

Washington, July IA recent act of
congress fixes the number of hospital
stewards in the army at 200. Major
General Miles has issued an order call
ing the attention of commanding gen
erals of the army corps to the fact and
saying that owing to the number OF
hospital stewards now on duty outside
of the limits of army corps in the field,
ten only will be available for duty
with each army corps, which number
under the law can not be exceeded.
During the existing war the COM
manding officers of engineer companies,
who are serving with their companies
away from the headquarters of the bat
talon of regular engineers are author
lied to appoint sergeants, cOrporals
and first class privates of their COM
panies and when necessary to reduce
such enlisted men to the lower grades.
Non commissioned officers of per-
manent independent volunteer batteries
or companies will be appointed by the
commanding officers thereof and will
be furnished with a certificate of rank
signed by the battery or company COM
mander. When the organizations are
independent temporarily the command
ing officer will make temporary ap-
continents of On-cOmnisSiOned Of
ficers and the permanent appointment
will be made in the regular way, when
they are formed into regiments.
Men who are sick in the division, or
brigade hospitals Of their command at
the date of muster, will be marked on
the muster, and the pay rolls OF the or
ganization to which they belong as
s'present,' with the remark sick in
division or brigade hospital" 1t being
found impracticable to embrOider the
colors and standards for the several
volunteer organizations as required by
army regulations so as to be available
at an early period the coIors ana STAN
dards are to be inscribed either in gold
az, Dainfpd in imitation of embroidery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
DEATH OF A. A. NEWMAN.
Well Known Populist Drops Dead in
the Street.

A. A. Newman, one of the most prom
inent Populists in the Fifth district
dropped dead on the street in Clay Cen
ter yesterday afternoon. Heart dis
ease is supposed to have been the cause
of his death.
Mr.. Newman was representative from
and was appointed a mem Der of the
board of penitentiary directors by Gov
ernor Leedy. He took an active part
in state and county politics, and was in
Topeka as a delegate to the Populist
state convention last month. He had q
wide acquaintance over the state.
Mr.. Newman was an old resident of
Clay Center, and the interment will be
made there. He was a successful
business man, and was one of the first
in Kansas to join the reform movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
FALLS FROM MAIL CAR.
Mail Clerk Bass of Newton Has Mar
row Escape.

Newton, July 1.-R. P. Bass, mail
clerk on No. 4O5, living on West Broad
way, nearly met his death at Putnam
last night. He fell from the car door
as the train was passing the station
and was severely injured by the fall.
Bass says he hardly knows himself
how he fell from the car. No. 4O5 was
passing Putnam at about a twenty
mile an hour speed and Bass stood by
the door to throw out the mail sack.
Just as he threw out the bag, the train
gave a lurch and Bass was thrown
through the open door. He says he
momentarily had hold Of the mail
catcher and saved himself from plung
ing headlOng to the ground. thereby
saving his life.
Bass struck the ground on his right
shoulder, terribly bruising it and cut
ting a cash about three inches long His
face and head was bruised by the fall.
He must have fallen on a pile of cinders
as his head was completely covered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
THE TOPEKA STARTS.
Leaves New York Bound For
Key West.

New York, July 1.-The U. s. cruiser
Topeka went to sea early today after
having undergone a thorough overhaul
ing at the navy yard. The Topeka was
built in Germany ten years ago for the
Brazilian government, but was never
delivered subsequently the cruiser,
then known as the Diogenes, was recon
structed on the Thames river, where
she was purchased for this government
just before the breaking out of the war
with Spain. She viii proceed to Key
West
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
WIFE WASN'T PAID FOR.
Why William FoxtaiI is Now in the
Role of Widower.

Guthrie, o T., July William Fox
tail, a Cheyenne Indian living in D
county, has applied to an attorney here
to bring some kind of action to help
him recover his wife. Three years ago
William married the buxom and shin
ing daughter of an Arapahoe chief. Pull
blessed with several children and num-
erous dogs, until two weeks ago, when
the father of the bride of three years
appeared on the scene and took her
home with him, because his nege lord
had failed to pay the six ponies and
four pounds of tobacco which was a
part of the consideration for his obtain
ing the daughter Of the house of Bull
Tail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

academy, has been selected to com
mand the cruiser Chicago. This vessel
is one of the pioneers in the new navy
and was the flagship OF the white
squadron which visited Europe several
years ago. She has recently undergone
extensive alterations and her efficiency
increased many fold, until she now COM
pares favOrabIy with other vessels Of
her class in foreign navies. Ot4lar Off
GERS assigned to the vessel are Lieut..
G E. Colahan and Engineer Dixon.
The Chicago will go into commission in
about a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
LOSES $1,000.
Salira Dining Room Girl Caught in
Bank Failure.

Salina, July Miss o. Sullivan, a din
ing room girl at the Whitman House, had
81 500 in Kirby's bank at Abilene which
failed Tuesday. She accumulated the
money by working as a domestic and din
ing room girl, and the loss of her hard
earnings is a severe blow.
For seven years she worked as a do
baugh in Abilene. She came to Salina
from Abilene short time ago and went
to work at the Whitman House She re
turned to Abilene last night to see what
chance she has to recover her money.
The depositors win have a meeting Sat
urday to appoint a receiver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
KANSAS BOYS ALL RIGHT.
Private Wagstaf Comes Home From
California.

Private R. r. Wagstaff of the Twen-
tieth Kansas, stationed at San Francis
co, passed through the city last night
on his way to his home at St. Marys,
kas- He has a, two weeks leave Of
absence to attend to some business
matters at home. He says his regiment
has orders to be ready to sail for Ma
Mia between the 18th and goth of July.
In his opinion, the Kansas boys could
not ask for better treatment than they
are receiving at the hands of Uncle
Sam and the Red Cross society of Cal
1fOrnia- Every morning a wagonload
or two of oranges is backed up in front
of the regimental headquarters and the
fruit is distributed to the men freely.
Mr.. Wagstaf left his regiment on Sun
day evening and will be back a week
from the coming Sunday in time to sail
with the company should it have orders
to go on July Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Vessels Will Be Impressed For the
Next Manila Expedition.

San Francisco, July According to
the Examiner the next fleet of trans
ports for the Philippines will consist of
the Peru, City of Puebla, Acapulco,
UmatiIla and Pennsylvania
The Acapulco is expected at any
time from Panama and upon her arrival
she will be impressed by the govern
ment The UmatilIa is due today from
Puget Sound ports and it is said that
she will be taken upon her arrival The
PENNSYLVANIA is expected every day
from Philadelphia and there will be no
trouble securing her. The Rio de ia
metro is due from China and Japan on
July s. She will be taken but will reach
here too late to go in the next expedi-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Laura hradsen LIED o..

San Francisco, July THE can says
that the schooner Laura Madsen be-
longing to the Mutual Mining, Trading
&, Transportation company of Boston,
which was to have sailed for St
Nichaels on May Is last, is still tied up
here owing to the fact that San Fran
cisco merchants have liens on her
amounting to $4,000. over 5000 has
been spent by the company for its
proposed operations in Alaska
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
ANoTHRR DATE FIXED.
Speculation Says Fourth Manila Ex-
petition Sails Next Month.

San Francisco, June 3O.-It now seems
probable that the next fleet of trans
ports conveying troops to the Philip
pines will be composed of the steamers
Peru, City of Puebla, Pennsylvania,
WalIa Walla and Acapulco. Major
General Otis will accompany the expe-
dition. which will be under command
of Brigadier General Marcus P. Miller,
and will probably sail about the middle
of July.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
His right ankle was

with small gashes. His right ankle was
sprained by the fall.
Bass fall was noticed by the other
clerk in the car and the train was stop
ped. Before the train could back up
Bass was on his feet He was taken to
Wichita where his wounds were dress
ed He returned to this city last even
ing on No. 408. His injuries while Sc
we're are not serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
a Youthful Burglar.

Phil Montgomery is a. youthful burg
lar. He broke into Harry Wingert's
residence on Polk street, and also en-
tered the residence of Mrs. Bost and
Bert Page near Wingert's He was
arrested and yesterday in police court
he was dismissed as City Attorney Bird
considered him too young to be pun
ished for burglary. He is years OF
age and is the son Of Detective Frank
Montgomery of the Santa. F-e. Mr.
Montgomery viii soon move to Winfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Give the Children a nrinr

Called Grain-O It is a Delicious anne
fizfng, nourishing food drink to taxi he
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers- and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
e finest coffee but is free FROM All its
.urious properties. Grain-O aids d.
-tiOn and strengthens the nerves It
rot a stimulant but a health builder.
/ children, as we'll as adults, can
ak it with great benefit Costs
ut u as much as coffee. Is and 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

the council and requested that the
council take favorable action on the
opening of the street He said that
citizens living in the vicinity Of Chest
nut street were compelled to drive sew
eraI blocks out of their way to go to
church and children also had to go a
great distance because the street is not
opened.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and walks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
AFTER THE GRESHAM.
Spain Claims Canada is Violating
LAWS of Neutrality.

Montreal. Que. June 30.-It is stated
here a demand has been forwarded to the
British foreign office on behalf of the
Spanish government that the United
states cruiser Gresham, row in this port
on the way to the Atlantic seaboard, be
held here. The Spanish government takes
the ground that the passage of the Gresh-
am through the St. Lawrence canals in
sections and the riVeting of the two sec
tons together in this port constitute a
breach of the neutrality laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
o. D. WiIkergon,a New Joh.

A letter received from o. D. Wilker-
son announces that he has been ap-
pointed special examiner of pensions
with headquarters at Kansas City. The
is a son OF ex-Sheriff WiIkerson and IN
til a short time ago was employed in
the pension Office at Topeka Mr.
WilkersOn will arrive in Kansas Citv
tomorrow and after he is settled mis-
wife and child viii go to Kansas CITY
from Washington to I've
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Soldiers Benefit Tonieht.

The soldiers benefit at Hamilton hall
tonight promises to be a pleasing enter
tainment The MOdocs will open the
programme with a new patriotic cho-
rus. Prof. Vincent Graham has been
requested to sing Daddy" and has &C
copied The admission will be IS cents
and all the money viii be sent direct to
the soldiers of the Twenty Kan
sas, at Falls Church, Va, to be ex-
pended by them as they see fit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
SEWER IN SIGHT.
Long Neglected North Topeka Drain
Again Considered

The preliminary step favorable for q
sewer in North Topeka was taken up
the city council last night.
The committee on sewers reported IA
vorably on the petitions which have
been in a comatOse condition for nearly
W. S. BergenthaI, J. F. Buck. and
Dr. L. A. Ryder said a few words en-
phasizing the need of a sewer in North
Topeka.
prepare the necessary ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
WANT A STREET OPENED.

Citizens of the East Side Have to
Travel a Roundabout Way.
John Drake and 40 others petitioned
the council for the opening of Branner
street from Fourth street to Sixth
street. p. w. Griggs appeared before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Through Cars to WASHINGTON.

'ullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers
d Free Reclining Chair Cars Topeka
/ Washington, D. C., without change
gia Santa FTe Route-On July 4 AppIv
@ agent for copy itinerary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
An Accommodation Train

that leaves Topeka at 1880 a. m In
speed and equipment it surpasses any
other similar train in the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
cHIcAGo's ooMMANDER
Naval Academy superintendent As
signed to a War Vessel

Washington, June 3O.-Capt. P H.
Cooper. superintendent of the naval
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

" eaGL5r AnuICaJIOus-
Chicago, July For Kansas: Show
ers and probably thunder storms to-
night; Saturday fair; cooler tonight and
Saturday; winds mostly southerly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
The Great Rock Island Route.
Weather Indications.

Four trains daily to Omaha, leaving
Topeka 7:9O a. M. LOS. 400 and 8:5Op. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
NEW WALKS WANTED.
The Great Rock island Route.

Four trains daily to Omaha. leaving
Topeka z 80 a. m. los, AGO and $50 D. m
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III > : . . . > : . Y
BOND APPROVED.


The bond of w. S. Kari as a house
mover was approved. The amount is
$500 and the surety is J. A Booth.
TO CUT TREES
The street commissioner was instruct
ed to cut the bushes and trees on Eu-
cid avenue between the Santa Fe and
Missouri Pacific tracks
TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE
The council ordered the grading of
Fillmore street between Eighth and
Ninth. The dirt viii be used to fill the
troublesome pond on the west side Of
Lane street near Sixth street.
HOUSES IN THE STREET.
J. w. Farnsworth presented a plat of
Smith street showing that esevera1 hous-
es had been built in the street south of
Seventh street He asked that they
be removed, and the matter will be con-
sidered by the committee on streets and
walks.
NEW WALKS WANTED.
Louis Meter and others petitioned for
a walk on the east side of Jefferson
from Crane to ThOuton street. It was
referred to the committee on streets
and walks.
Nancy J. Gordon and others asked
for sidewalks on Monroe street in front
of lots 3S2 to 1856 Monroe street. The
petition was referred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
PREMIUM STAMPS

A lengthy petition requesting the pas
sage of the ordinance taxing the premi-
nm stamp concerns out of existence
was presented, but no action was taken
on the ordinance.
PRECIPITATION ORDINANCE
The following items were included in
the appropriation ordinance:
General revenue fund--..-.....-S1,51 1856
Fire department fund.-......... 1879
Metropolitan police fund 1925
General Improvement fund 49,. 4057. 81
Judgment fund. .................. 2,242-35
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $11, 466-29
BOND AIPR OWED
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
GEORGIAVILLE.

William Bucklin has arrived home from
his visit to Portland, Maine.
Officer Richard Tobin Jr. is treating
the boys today to. choice cigars. 1t is a
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. King and Miss Ada
Snow are the guests of Station Agent
Colburn.
Herbert r. Farnum and Alfonzo E.
Steere went fishing to Wallum Pond
Thursday and Friday of last week and
caught string of s. bass.
Quite number of Georgiaville resi-
dents were badly swindled Tuesday by
two men who sold a small box OF soap
for Is cents and agreed to deliver later a
rug worth ST.. Inquiries at the place
where the rugs was to be left proved
them to be frauds.
The lawn party giving by the Young
Ladies Church Association last Saturday
evening was a great success. Among
the large attendance present was the
Fowler Cycle Club of Providence, and
friends from Providence and Ashton.
The ladies OF the Association are very
thankful to all who so generously assisted
in making the party a success, especially
to Patrick Burke for use Of grounds.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
BELKNAP DISTRICT.

Several from this place went to Rocky
Point Wednesday.
Mrs. Paris Mathewson is recovering
from ner recent illness.
Mrs. VIM. Cram has returned from her
visit at New Hampshire.
Mrs. Charles Cram, of New Hamp-
shire, is visiting his brother, John Cram.
of this place.
Miss Bertha Ballou, of Attleboro, Mass.
visited her aunt, Mrs. Anson Winsor,
last week.
Miss Nellie Knight, of Apponaug, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Phebe
Knight.
Mrs. Lena Remington and family, of
Amherst, Mass, have been visiting her
mother Mrs. Job Belknap.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bartlett, of Mil
waukee, Wis, have been visiting the lat
ter's son, Clarence Smith.
The funeral of Mrs. Mathewson, widow
| of the late Benz. D. Mathewson, was
held Thursday. Aug. 4. at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Emery Mathewson.
There was no service at the chapel last
Sunday on account of the storm. Next
Sunday Mr.. J. Wallace Chesbro, of
Brown University, will preach at ) p. m.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05

A man in Virginia rode forty miles, to
Fairfax Station, for the express purpose
of getting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and took home with him dozen bottles
Of the medicine. The druggist who re-
lates the incident adds: Your remedy
seems to be a general favorite wherever
known" Its effects are indeed wonderful
in all lung and throat troubles. Procure
a bottle OF B. A. Smith, Olneyville. or
@. K. Parker, Johnston
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
DISTRICT No.'7, JOHNSTON.

The Town Clerks Office is nearly COM
fileted.
Miss Mamie Corcoran is back from a
visit to the White Mountains.
Mr.. Charles Adams and family are en-.
joying camp life at Crescent Park.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
MANTON.

Work is progressing on the new school.
house.
Station Agent Louis O'Brien is spend
ing his vacation at Tarkiln.
Irving Rounds has returned from a
vacation spent at Lawrence, Mass.
The Jolly Six, local organization, go
to Crescent Park on a trolley ride this
evening.
Charles Bates, at Burlingame s. Co.'S
store, is taking a vacation. His place is
being filled by George Barnes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

July %, ls3S.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Probate Court
of the Town of Johnston, guardian of the
person and estate of Mary 4. Burrows, of
said Johnston, and has given bond accord
ing TO law.
All persons having claims against said
ward are notified TO present them, and all
persons indebted 10 said ward 70 make paw
ment 10 the undersigned. within six months
from this date. JOSEPH COUGH
Olneyyille, X. /. ct.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
Town Of Johnston Legal Notices.

PROBATE COURT OF THE TowN OF JOHNSTON.
August ), lsSe.
Henry c. Luther, guardian of the person
and estate of Alice Maud Parker. presents
the same s. received and referred 10 the 23d
day of August at ? O'Clock y. m at the Pro-
bate Court Room, il said Johnston for con-
sideratiOn; and il Il ordered that notice
thereof be published for fourteen days, once
a week, in the Olnevville times.
81 STERRY j.. LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
Scituate Tax, 1898.
Assessors Notice

The Undersigned Assessors of Taxes in
and tor the Town of Scituate will meet at
the Town Clerks Office, in said Scituate
on VI onday, Sept. 5th, and Monday, Sept II,
1885, at 10 o'clock, a. m, each day, to assess "A
tax on the ratable property therein, in ac-
cordance with vote passed at a meeting OF
the electors of said town, holden on the 9th
day of June, 4. ID. 1885, ordering an assess
ment of Il tax of eighty cents on each one
hundred dollars value thereof and require all
persons and bodies corporate, liable to taxa
ton 10 bring into them at the times and place
above named, a true and exact account of
all his ratable estate describing and speci-
flying the value of every parcel of his real
and personal estate, and every person bring
ing in such account shall make oath before
some one of the assessors that the account
by him exhibited contains, TO the best of his
knowledge and belief a true and full account
and valuation of all his ratable estate and
whoever neglects or refuses TO bring in
such account, If overtaXed shall have no
remedy therefor.
FRANKLIN i. OWEN,
JOHN A. BATTEY,
ALTON j. HILL,
WILLIAM r. ANGELL, Assessors.
JOSEPH u. FORD,
HENRY r. CAPWELL,
WILLIAM A. OLSEY,
Scituate, Z. l., Aug. 9, ISIS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-05
For Sale Cheap.

If sold at once, Covered Express Wagon,
and l Medium Weight Harness. Apply at
11S TOBEY STREET. Providence, X. /.
Evening journal., 1898-06-11
WHEN THE MISTRESS IsLADY.
Tho Higher Education of Women u
showing strong DOmcatio Trend
in Ala the Colleges.

The college year now nearing Ia close
has Significant Importance tn the tact
that duriag p tie higAep edueati0n %
The young svnJnAR has shOwn strong
domestic trend This has boon true
Of nearly AZ tho impog1aDt vgOmen =
colleges tflimRAcnSt the bind. ffhtrue
nat the Act4 Sac only bean enterea.
But the begDniOg has ttoen naate, ard
the donestf3 cJurs0 he's proven, in
every instance heard frgnl, the mo
popular innovation OF recent yeais.
. There is only one true sol lu-
tion OF the servant girl problem, and
must be shared part and part eoch, hy
the servant and mistress. Before we
can have INTELLIGENT service I'm our
homes we must have domestic training
SCHOOLS, just as we have manual train
ing schools. Here and there in our
country these schools art springing up.
and they will nBltiply inst when their
necessity and results are better under
stood and seen. Well-equlpped train
ing schools win produce well-equlppod
service, and domestic service vi !,
through their influence. bccomo an art
and profession But while
the servant IS undergoing her domesi G
training it T. equally necessary that he
mistress should become better oc-
quainted with the domestic arts. o
that sho nnY intelligently direct, whe b
tho other intslligenuy works. The Q
two must 60 together; the one without
the other is not enough. II the girl q
to-day expects, when she is a wife, that
her servant shall do her work in a com
petent manner she, as the mistre 5,
must be competent to direct. She mt {
herself understand the work she as rs
her maid to do.-Edward ". Bok. n
Ladies' Home Journal.