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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
IMPROVE THE PARK.
City Park Should Be Made to Look
More Inviting.

There has been more or less complaint
because the city has not done something
toward the improvement of the City
park.
Mayor Fellows said today in speaking
of the park: THE city has been com
PEELED to build from Is to 20 miles of
sidewalk every year for some time past
That has taken all the money that could
be spared and so we could not do any
thing with the park The sidewalk
work is almost completed and then
some attention can be given to the
park
The Improvement of the City park is
something that has been periodically
considered for the past 20 years but it
has always been dropped without any
thing being done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
LOST 800 MEN.
The Eighth Ohio Has Had Hard
Time.

New York, Sept. THE trains bear
ing the Eighth Ohio from Montauk
Point arrived at the Long Island rail-
road station in Long Island city at 10
O'Clock last night.
The second section brought the sick
of the regiment About sixty of the
number were unable to walk. About
200 others were on the sick list but are
not believed to be seriously affected.
The sick We're transferred to the relief
station. Several Of the men are likely
to die.
It was the intention to have the most
seriously i'll placed in the various New
York hospitals, but every man pleaded
to be allowed to go home.
Colonel Hard, the regimental COM
mander, is greatly cast down by the
condition of his regiment. He has lost
300 of his men between Santiago and
home. Some of this number, however,
are now in the hospitals at Camp Wikoff
and with good care many of them may
recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
ARMY AND NAVY CHANGES.
Two Generals and Four Admirals
Will Soon Retire.

Washington. Sept. MANY import
ant changes will occur in the army and
navy during the remaining months of the
present year. These are due to the
natural course of events and are in no
wise the result of the war with Spain.
Two major generals of the army and
four rear admiralS of the navy will go
on the retired list by operation of law
on account of age, making vacancies
which viii result in promotions all along
the line in both services. The two ar
General William H. Graham, now in
command of the Second army corps in
camp at Middletown, Pa, and Major
General ]. J. Coppinger, in command of
the Fourth army corps with headquar-
ters at Huntsville, Ala.
The rear admiralS who retire this year
are Admiral NJ. Sicard recently presi-
dent of the naval war board, and now
president of the naval board of promo
tons, who retireS on the 30th instant;
Admiral E. o. Matthews, formerly chief
of the bureau of yards and docks, and
now president of the examining and re-
firing boards, who retires October "A.
Admiral Joseph N. Miller, the ranking
officer of the navy now in command Of
the Pacific station, who retires NoVem-
mandant of the New York navy yard,
who retires September 25. The prin-
cipaI heroes of the Spanish war retire
in the following order: Admiral George
Dewey, commanding the Asiatic sta
ton, December, 1899; Admiral w. S.
Schley, on the Porto Rjcan evacuation
commission, October 1901. and Admiral
w. T. Sampson, on the Cuban eVacua-
ton commission, February 1902.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
REFUSED ADMISSION.
Supt. Wetmore of the State Insane
Asylum Rejects Vim. B.ttles.

When Sheriff Cook took VIM BittIes,
the insane man, to the Topeka asylum
last evening, superintendent Wetmore
refused to admit him. Bittles has been
a brakeman. He has sOftening of the
brain and was yesterday adjudged in
sane in Probate Judge Dolman's court.
He is confined to his bed. When taken
in a carriage to the asylum, the super
intendent examined him and ordered
the patient removed from the institu-
ton. He gave as his reason for refus-
ing admission to Bittles that the patient
was going to die very soon, and there
was no reason why he should be adj
mitted within the walls of the state in
stitutiOn, as he was beyond medical aid.
Accordingly Sheriff Cook had Bittles
taken to the Salvation Army hospital.
He is said to be a raVing maniac and
is liable to do harm to anyone near
n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
LOCAL DRAMATIC NEWS.

The audience at the Crawford thea
ter last night saw an exceptionally en-
Pertaining performance at the hands of
the Gay Rhea company. 1.-The Girl
from Chicago" a comedy of the en-
tangled kind. was the piece put on and
although it has been presented by rep
ertOire companies in this city before
under different names, it was never as
well handled as it was last night. the
work of Miss Rhea in the title role was
particularly clever, and she received
excellent support from Mr.. L. E. Street
er, Mr.. Stanley Wall and Miss Agnes
Burke. While the audience was of fair
size, it was not as large as the work
of the company deserved.
Tonight 1.-The Ironmaster'' will be
presented. Miss Rhea and her COM
pany have been together but three
weeks, but they promise to become one
of the most popular repertoire compa-
MES on the road.
Tonight Damon and Pythias'' will be
put on at the Grand Opera House for
the benefit of the K. of p. lodges of
this city under the direction of Mr.
Lawrence Mccarthy of St. Louis. The
sale of seats has been good, and the
work of Mr.. Mccarthy and the cast will
probably be rewarded by a large au-
dience.
Crawford theater on four nights of next
week "A Breezy Time" will be the
first of the four, coming to the theater
on Tuesday evening. Wednesday even
ing Scott's cOlOred minstrelS, formerly
the Al G. Field colored Ministries, viii
be the attraction. Friday evening
Clara Thropp will visit Topeka and
Saturday evening Imro Fox, with his
big mystic and vaudeville show, Will be
seen in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07

be left at the Kimban Pig. Co.. before Ii
O'Clock in the morning.
2 large Ioaves bread SC. Gem Bakery.
Miss Birdie Stoker went to Omaha
Tuesday to visit the exposition.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. HurIiss and son,
Sidney, returned last evening from Ez-
celsior Springs.
R. w. Jenkins came home this morn
ing from Colorado where he has been
spending several weeks.
Born, Tuesday morning, September s,
to Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Bridge OF 1913
Van Buren, street. a daughter.
Miss Maud Taggart of Meriden is
spending the week here the guest OF
Misses Maggie and Jessie Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs George Stoker of 911
Quincy street left Monday to attend the
G. A r. encampment at Cincinnati.
The F. A. association will give a
watermelon social this evening to their
members in their hall in the Barrett
block.
Mrs. James and Mrs. c. w. Angie
went to Kansas City yesterday AFTER
noon to attend the wedding OF their
niece.
Mr.. Tom Brainard and sister, Mrs.
Rufus %eiswender, returned home yes
terday from an overland trip TO the
western part of the state.
Mr. and Mrs. H. ]. Spaulding VINO
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Miller of Park street, have returned to
their home in Kansas City
Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Deppe moved TO-
dav from the boarding house at 927
Kansas avenue to cottage on jackson
street between Norris and Laurent
Mrs. V B. Kistler and sons, Monta
and Edwin, came home yesterday from
OIxIahonaa City where they have been
visiting Mr.. Kistler for the past month
The Christian Endeavor society or
the Christian church held the regular
monthly business meeting last evening
at the home of the president, Mrs. Rior-
dan on Kansas avenue.
Mrs. Jane Butler and Miss Pussy
Butler of Colorado, who have been
visiting friends IN Indiana for some
time are now the guests of Mrs. But
ler's sister. Mrs. John Irons.
Quincy Horton is now messenger boy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
SUFFERING FOR FOOD.
Tennesseeans are Hungry andWant to
Go Home,

San Francisco, Sept. 7.-Hugh Craig,
president of the Chamber of Commerce,
has received the following:
1.-The enlisted men of the First Tennes-
see regiment desire to thank you for your
efforts in trying to get them mustered out
of the service of the United States army
and hope you will succeed in having US
sent to our respective homes, where we
can get plenty to eat and good bed to
sleep in. We are actually suffering for
want of food. The enlisted men want to
go home. Do all you can for US.
1.-The above is the sentiment of the en-
tire regiment
This is signed 1.-THE enlisted men in the
rnegir11nrf -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07

at the Western Union office. Harry
Weaver who held this position for over
two years is now working for the West
ern Union on the south side.
Albert Stafford, second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Stafford, had narrow escape
yesterday from what might have been
a serious accident. While handling a
pistol the weapon went off and the ball
grazed the chiid's shoulder.
Mrs. w. F. DanVerS who has been
visiting her father, Mr.. @. NJ. Kistler
and sister. Mrs. Charles Heartourg Tor
several weeks, left yesterday for her
home in Arkansas City having been
summoned there by the Illness of her
infant son, Donald.
Rev. E. S. Riley, formerly pastor OF
the Baptist church here, but now OF
Manhattan, was in town yesterday en-
route to Auburn, where he viii attend
the Kansas River Baptist association
He was accompanied as far as Topeka
by his daughter, Miss Maggie, who IS
on her way to ottawa where she will
attend the university this winter. Rev
Riley'S grandson, Donald ParamOre, IS
still in Manhattan, but win leave in a
few weeks for California to be with his
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ward of
Kalama, Wash, arrived yesterday and
are visiting Mrs Wards father, Mr..
Smith of Jackson street, and Mr.W ara
sister, Mrs. James Thompson MI ana
Mrs Ward have recently suffered
sevare bereavement in the death OF
and eight months. The little girl had
been in poor health for some time ana
her mother thinking a change would
help her started east with her When
they reached Portland the child's con-
dition was so much worse that the
mother was obliged to stop off and seek
medical advice. The little girl dled
there the cause of death being rheuf1lst-
tisro of the heart The remains were
taken to their old home In Kaiama
where the interment took place. Mr.
and Mrs Ward will probably remain in
Kansas for year hoping that the so
io11rn will help Mrs Ward. Mrs. Ward
was formerly Miss Flora Smith and
teacher in the Shawnee county schools.
Garfield Park
Bicycle races by fast riders tomorrow
evening.
Racing by Electric Light.
at Garfield park tomorrow evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
IT'S ALL LEGAL.
Consolidation of Chicago Gas Com
panies Sustained in Court.

Chicago, Sept. THE legality of the
consolidation of the Chicago gas COM
panies under the act of 1897 was affirm
ed today by Judge Dunn in the circuit
cOJQt. The decision was rendered in
a suit brought last May by J. D. Liv-
ingstOn of New York for the sum of
companies. The bill asked the court for
an injunction restraining the operation
of the companies under the consOlida-
.tion act and also asked the appointment
of a receiver to take charge of the sew
eTal companies, the assets of which it
was alleged were being dissipated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
SHIPLOADS OF SALMON.
Coming Down From the Alaskan
Fisheries.

San Francisco, Sept. THE steamer
Jennie has arrived here, days and s
hours from Cooks inlet, with salmon for
the Alaska Packers association. The
Jennie reports the United States steam
ship Wheeling in port al Unalaska, but
heard nothing of the reported loss of the
whaling fleet The miners at the inlet
season, owing to continuous rains which
have caused the rivers to overflow. The
miners are not in need and are in good
physical condition and able to withstand
a long siege. The Jennie towed the ship
Centennial out of the inlet The Centen-
NAL is bound for this city with 900 cases
O salmon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07

Chicago. Sept. 1T has been definitely
decided at a meeting of the general com
mittee of the peace jubilee to wind up
the peace celebration with a great charity
ball at the Auditorium theater, the pro-
ceeds of which are to go to the Army and
Navy league. The entire mana cement of
the ball is to be placed in the hands of a
committee of 100 women to be named by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
snnn1ies for Dewey.

San Francisco, Sept. 1.-The steamer
Condor is being loaded with commissary
Philippines and it is the intention of the
aboard. The first of the supplies were
loaded yesterday and last night a guard
of nine men under Sergeant Beeson, COM
pany F, of the Fifty-first Iowa, was sent
to the Lombard street wharf, where the
Condor lies, to guard her and her Yalua-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
A WAY OUT.
Russian Paper Suggests Indepen-
dence of AIsace-Lorraine.

St. Petersburg, Sept. THE. Novosti, in
a long article, declares that the principal
subject to be considered by the disarma-
ment congress must be the question of
AlSace-LOrTaine. It anticipates that the
result of a consideration of this matter
will be either the naturalization or the
dependenc of Asa e-LOrraine, which will
now be possible without wounding the
amour propre of either nation"
Both Germany and France" says the
Novosu, could make this self-sacrifice
to attain the cars worthy object and
thus restore friendship and relieve the
world of the burden of armed peace"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
Mexican War Veterans

Louisville, Ky, Sept. THE annual
meeting of the National association Of
the Mexican war veterans will be held
here the 21st and 22nd of this month
Preparations are making for a warm
greeting. Governor Bradley and Mayor
Weaver will welcome them to Ken
lucky and Louisville and they will also
be given a banquet after which there
will be a public reception
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
Named Camp shinn.

Washington, Sept. THE camp at
admission, Ala, in command of General
Frank, has been named Camp ShinD
IN honor of Lieutenant William E.
Ship, Tenth cavalry, who was killed
before Santiago. Lieutenant Shipp was
appointed to West Point from North
Carolina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
SOCIETY NEWS.

Miss Julia E. Whitmer entertained a
few of her friends very pleasantly at a
progressive high five party at her home
Tuesday evening. Her guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Whitmer, Miss Nell
Perkes, of Springfield. Ohio, Miss Jennie
Funk, Miss Santa Waters, Miss Olivia
VanTassel, Mr.. Charlie JosIyn, Mr. Lu-
Their Nellis, Mr.. Dean Waters, Mr.. Fred
Click and Mr.. George Mccoy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
ARUSH FOR LAND.
One Million Acres Thrown Open in
California.

San Francisco, Sept. There is a great
rush at the local land office to place fill
ings upon about 100000 acres of land
thrown open to settlement through the
decision recently made in the overlapping
land grant cases The land extends from
Pasadena to Tehachapi pass. Places in
the line sold Tor Dig sums People had
been waiting in line since Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
Stanley's Dates.

The Republican state central committee
has announced the following dates for w
E. Stanley, the nominee for governor:
Der 20; Fredonia, September q: Erie and
Chanute, September p: ChetOpa, SepteTn-
Der %; Fort Scott, September "a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
MAY DIG BAIT.
Newfoundlan Makes a Concession to
American Fishermen.
regiment

st. Johns. N. Sept. THE Newfound-
land government has consented to allow
the Gloucester refrigerator vessel the Til
lid. to secure 5000 barrels of fish bait in
our west coast waters on condition that
the owners of the vessel give a bond of
$4,000 to land the cargo in the United
States, thus preventing the possibility of
a portion being sold to the French.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
Grand Opening

of new bicycle track Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. Admission % cents;
grand stand free. Wheels checked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07

We will do your laundry work on
short order without extra charge.
Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
Seven Bic Races

by fast bicycle riders at Garfield park
tomorrow evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
PAY ONLY ONE WAY.
One Tax on Manila Hemp to Be Re
moved

moved.
Washington, Sept. THE imposition of
import and export duties on hemp brought
into and exported from Manila and other
ports in the Philippines still under Span
ish control has been found to work a great
hardship on the dealers and to almost
ruin the business. In view of this fact
the treasury officials have recommended
q to the war department. which exercises
i control over the collection of duties in the
Philippines that on exports of hemp the
import duties be refunded, thus making
but one duty charge.
The suggestion also has been made to
the war department officials that the in
terdiction which prohibited the clearance
of vessels from Manila to other ports in
the Philippines be removed Now that
the war is over, it is felt that there is no
further necessity for this prohibition.
The Grand Stand
for the bicycle races will be done for
tomorrow evening.
) City of Mexico and Return S4865
BY the Santa Fe route. Tickets on sale
September 8, and 10. Depot phone $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
ELECTRIC LIGHT Bic

EI5cLElC LlShI Bicycle Races
at Garfield park. Wednesday and Thurs
day nights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimball Pig. Co.. before II
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07

Racing by Electric Light.
It Garfield park tomorrow evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-07

Bicycle races by fast riders tomorrow
evening
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
THE ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES.
tFrom .The Jersey city News Of Wednesda,

From TT Jersey City News Of Wednesday,
Today "The News presents to the people OF Hudson the
strongest possible reasons why they should vote for the Demo
cratic Assembly candidates in presenting the life records OF the
candidates themselves. Seven Of them have already served in
the Legislature, and not one Of the seven has gone back on his
party. his constituency or the principles upon which he was
elected.
In the final battle for the payment OF a more equitable share
If the railroad tax money to the municipalities of the State, ali
worked earnestly and strenuousIy for the people of Hudson
County For this. If for no other reason, they are deserving of
reelection. Two Of them, Allan Benny of Bayonne and James J.
Murphy Of this city, particularly distinguished themselves for
ability and zeal. Mr.. Murphy's services were incalculable in the
taxahon fight, and Mr.. Bennys work ON the school bills and the
Hudson consolidation idea showed originality, public spirit and
earnest thought
The four new men who are named to complete the ticket are
men Of the same caibre. One of them bears a name which
should Be dear not only to every citizen OF this county but to
every Jerseyman. Leon Albeit promises much OF the briliancY
Il hs father. and much of his heartfelt love Of the people. The
same LOYALTY that followed the name for years in alt~ popular
contests will no doubt cling to it now. :
Ii IS particularly necessary to elect the entire Democratic
ticket from this county, because otherwise the Assembly cannot
be controlled. and the work Of djusting State expenditures, the
6ght for equal taxation, the promotion of State improvements by
economy IN the ordinary expenses Of government, the curbing Of
corporate steals like the Delaware Dam outrage, and score Of
other schemes Of reform and progress will remain abortive. NO
Democrat should on any consideration give his vote to a Repub-
1icau Assembly candidate this year. Neither friendship on the
one hand nor enmity On the other, nor any minor consideration
should avail to deprive the State Of the Democratic votes which
ii So sorefy needs in the Legislature.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05

FROM RI Jersey CITY News oil IuSdaEJ
Elvin w. Crane is a plain nan-just the man to make a good
Governor of New Jersey. He is not iciIy brilliant like Griggs.
He is not gushingly laxative like Voorhees,. But he is honest
and warm hearted and a lover Of the plain people, like Joel
Parker and Leon Albeit.
Nj. Crane started out on this campaign comparatively little
known to the people OF the State. Thousands Of voters thought
of him as a youngish man who was well thought Of as a lawyer in
Newark, but who had not been very prominent at Trenton. Now
however, they know him. He has gone among them. He has
told what he has learned and thought about the government of
this State, and he has pledged himself to amend the evils that
Repubicanism has brought in its train.
The people believe him, toe. They believe him for his own
honor, Tor they appraise him as one who says only what he means
to stand by. They believe him also because he is a Democrat
and they have learned by the bitter experience Of years that out
side the Democratic party there is no safety for the people, their
iberties or their financial interests.
We print in another column the facts in MI. Cranes career,
and also characteristic specimen Of his campaign talk. Tomor-
row week we hope and confidently expect to- print his picture
once more as the victor in the great battle OF the ballots.