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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
TOPEKA CARNIVAL QUEEN
Will Be Entertained at San Francisco
and Sacramento.

While the Karnival Knights can do
but little regarding the entertainment
of the young lady from Hawaii who
will act as queen of the carnival until
more definite news is received from
there vet the different suggestions that
have been made relative to her reception
in San Francisco and here will be dis
cussed and the most feasible plan will
be adopted.
In San Francisco and Sacramento
some of the most influential citizens
have been interested in the Topeka car
nival and have signified their intention
of attending the festivities here this
year If they do so it is very likely
that some of them may accompany the
young lady here. If they do not come
to Topeka it is quite likely that they
will entertain her in San Francisco and
also in Sacramento. AS the young lady
will arrive in San Francisco on Septem-
Der 21 a week before it is necessary for
her to arrive in Topeka, there will be
ample time for her to be entertained.
She may also be given a reception at
other cities along the line. For her en-
tertainment here everything will be
done in the cordial manner for which
the knights are famous.
A telegram was received this morn
ing stating that the company that is
manufacturing the buttons had receiv-
ed the photograph of the Topeka young
lady who is to be represented on the
button and that the cut has been made
and that the buttons will be shipped in
a week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
FARMERS HOUSE FIRED
BY Tramps While the Family Was
Asleep Inside.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 31.-Unknown incen-
diaries have tried to kill the family of
Fred Langs, a farmer living near Melrose
park, by setting fire to his home Mrs
Langs and her child were asleep in the
dining room at the time and had a mar
row escape from DEATH
She was awakened by the cracking of
the flames in the room. The air was
dense with smoke. She caught. up her
baby and ran towards the window and
fell unconscious as she reached the glass.
Henry Smith saw the flames and ran to
the dwelling in time to see Mrs. Langs'
face against the glass and see her fall.
Smith burst open the doors and after
fighting his way through the smoke and
flames. which filled the rooms, carried
Mrs. Langs and her baby out of doors,
where they were revived 1t is thought
that tramps set fire to the house, they
were seen in that vicinity a few hours be-
fore the blaze broke out.
Ten days ago a tramps' lodge was burned
a mile south of Langs farm by Marshal
Camphouse. and while it is not known
that the tramps seen in the vicinity of
the Langs house were connected with the
band which was dispersed a that time
the farmers think such is the case. In
both haywood and Melrose park there has
been a vigorous campaign conducted by
the local authorities, as the marauders
have pestered residents and much prop
ertV has been stolen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
NONE LEFT TODAY.
Work of vaoating Camp Thomas Still
Drags.

Chickamauga Park,Aug 31.-The Eighth
New York will leave TOMORROW for New
York city The Third Tennessee will
leave for Admission. Ala, tomorrow. The
Second Nebraska viii leave for Omaha to-
morrow. The seven batteries of light ar
tillery will leave for their home states
Friday and Saturday. Grigsbys rough
riders will probably go Saturday. No
regiments left today.
Today the various regiments under or
ders to move at once are getting ready
The men to be mustered out turning
all property issued to them over to the
army officers and packing up their effects.
Every effort is being made to get the
army away from Chickamauga this week
but it is doubtful whether or not it can be
done.
Governor Black of New York. after
thoroughly investigating the conditions at
Camp Thomas, left today for Huntsville,
Ala, and from there will go to LeXing-
ton. The governor stated that he found
things at Chickamauga much better than
he expected. He does not think, however.
that the New York troops have received
proper attention here and will insist upon
all being moved at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
CANADIAN OPEN DOOR
Is Asked For by the Boston Chamber
of Commerce.

Boston, Aug. 31.-At a special meeting
OF o. the Boston Fham6gT OF Commerce for
means to bring about closer trade rela-
lions with Canada. resolutions We're adopt
ed to the effect that the chamber reaffirm
its position as set forth in resolutions
adopted January Is. $685. in favor of recip-
rOca1 trade relations being established
between the United States and the Domin-
ion of Canada and the colony of New
foundland. and asserting that in the opin-
ion of its members the commercial and
ilndusLrlaI ProspeIlty OF tins country viii
teal approach that can be obtainable to
the esta b1iShment of complete reciprocal
Canada and Newfoundland. 1t was re-
solved that the chambers committee on
reciprocal trade with Canada be instruct
ed to present these resolutions to the
American commissioners now at Quebec
and to reinforce them with such an argu-
ment in accord with their spirit as may
seem best adapted to convince the COM
missioners OF the feasance of the plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
1T MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.
Peace Has Not Curtailed the Manu-
facture of PrOiectiIes.

Reading, Pa, Aug. 31.-Peace makes
no difference whatever in the busy OPP
erations here on shells and prOjectiles
past month the Carpenter Steel COM
pany made the largest shipments of
projectiles in the history of the estab-
Hshment. They consisted of all sizes
from four to thirteen inch and were
consigned to various stations desig
mated by the war department.
The shipments are said to have ag-
gregated in value more than 5000, 600.
The firms employees are working day
and night. the same as they have been
since the outbreak of the war between
Spain and the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
LIEUT.. ANITA MCGEE.
Is Having Uniform Made Suitable
to Her Rank

New York, Aug 31.-Dr. Anita New
comb MCGEE, who has been commits
stoned as acting surgeon in the United
States army with the rank and pay of a
second lieutenant, and who is the first
woman who ever received a commission
in our army, has begun her official du-
ties at the army building in Whitehall
street Her first duty was to select 80
women nurses for the army in Porto
Rico, Who with two male nurses, will
probably be sent out on the transport
Seneca, today. She chose Is young
women from a hospital in Brooklyn and
the others from various training
schools in Manhattan. DR.. MCGEE,
speaking of her commission said:
1T carries the rank, pay and quarters
of a second lieutenant, and I must wear
a second lieutenant's uniform, which 1
am now having made. 1t Will be the
same as a regular officers uniform ex-
cept that shall wear a skirt instead of
trousers. The skirt will be of army
cloth and the jacket like a mans, Shout
der straps and all. My commission is
for a limited period, to be renewed as
my services are required. 1t will not
alter the work 1 have been doing as a
member of the Red Cross since the war
began"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
KANSAS MEN STANDIT.
The Hot Climate of Kansas Prepared
Kansas Soldiers for Southern
SerVice

Q. S. MOrrisOn,a private in the Second
Missouri regiment, is in Topeka on sick
leave. Mr.. Morrison lived in Topeka
tor several years but was in Missouri
when war was declared and enlisted in
the Missouri regiment When Morrison
was in Topeka before, he was strong
and healthy. He is now broken in
health and reduced to almost a skele-
ton.
Private Morrison says that the sold
iers from Missouri and Kansas stood
the southern climate much better than
the volunteers from states farther
north. When man from Dakota or
Minnesota, went into the hospital" said
he, he rarely came out alive"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
A MARKET FOR COAL.
An Excellent Opening May Be Found
in Venezuela

New York. Aug. 31.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
Louis GOldSchmidt. consult at La Cuayra,
says there is an excellent market in Ven
ezuela and doubtless in many other South
American countries for coal produced in
the United States. At present nearly all
the coal consumed there is mined near
sells. The large consumption of this arti-
Gle and the total absence of the American
product, nOtWiuhs tanding the proximity of
scfr1idf to invesfierafe the rnatter TIE
result of his observations is an interesting
report to the state department.
The only coal mined in Venezuela is
produced close to Barcelona. 1t is of in
ofber coal can be had Coal DsSs no any
All of the article retailed comes from one
source and the principal railways use Car
diff fuel, which sells at g. high figure be-
cause of lack of competition. The retail
price is from $l1,2O ton to $3.50 ton
one of the reasons why the British coal
IS preferre9d IS that the Welsh miners send
i inches long This makes the coal easy
to handle on the small engines employed
in Venezuela Coal is carried on a little
platform, as the locomotives have no ten
ders. If the coal were in the ordinary
form it would roll off. Then too, this
kind of coal having been used for some
time, the crates in the boilers here have
Consul Goidschmidt considers the pres
between the United States and Venezuela
coal mines Of Wales LITTLE coal has rea Oh
ed those countries from Great Britain. No
coal from the United States has been land
ed in Venezuela, except special kind
used in the manufacture of gas. Further,
the American consul at La Guayra writes:
Il have no doubt that American coal can
be landed here and sold much cheaper
than British coal and leave excellent
profit for the shipper. Any organization
that viii manufacture into bricks of the
proper dimensions and send an able rep
resentative here to Introduce the article
can find an excellent market I further
believe that for this purpose a grade of
soft coal can be used that is not always
marketable in the United States.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
OMAHA EXPOSITION.

June 1st to October 31st the Grand
est Exposition
Except Worlds Fair) ever planned in
the United States. Located within
cheap and quick access CT the entire
Missouri and Mississippi Valleys, at
your own doors. Through tickets be-
vond Omaha allow stop-overs. Reduced
excursion rates to Omaha. Take the
Burlington Route the old and firmly es-
tabIished line to and through Omaha in
any direction
L. W. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager.
st. Louis. Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Pleasant ChiIdren's Party.

Miss Lottie Cleary was hostess at de-
lightful surprise party Monday evening,
planned and carried out by Mrs. Clark
and Minnie C1eary, In honor of her fifth
birthday. The children passed the even
ing in game-playing and having gem
eral good time on the lawn, while the
older ones passed the evening in CONVEX
satiOn. At 10 o'clock refreshments We're
served by Mrs. Cleary. Mrs Clark, Mrs
Cherry and Mrs. Eyer. Those present
We're: May Cole, Harriet Cherry, Minnie
CIeary. LOttie Cleary, Willie Eyer, Harry
Shelton, Homer Snooks and BERTHE Eyer
Mr.. Mel and Miss Lyman. Mr. and Mrs
Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. Eyer, Mr.. and Mrs
Cherry Mr.. and Mrs. Cleary and Mrs
Shelton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
FRATERNAL DISPLAY.
Question of Prizes for Degree Teams
is Settled.

The F'raternal Committee met last
night at the Commercial club rooms
and besides discussing the matter of
prizes and marching organizations but
little was done.
A purse of SIS has been offered for
the best appearing degree teams in
line, the first prize to be $50 and the
second prize to be $25 1t was suggest
ed that the competition between teams
of men and teams of women would be
rather unjust as the men claimed the
women would make the best appear
ance and it was thought best to divide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
A Pleasant Party.

Miss Josephine VanAmburgh was the
hostess at a delightful little outdoor af-
fair, Tuesday evening complimentary to
her guest Miss Edith Mcconnell of
Kansas City. The evening was spent in
dancing and music; refreshments were
served.
Those present were Miss Mcconnell,
Miss Lucy Lynn of st. Louis Miss EN-
lily Hagar, Miss Ruby ROark, Miss Daisy
Sherman, Mr.. Harley Hamilton, Mr..
Curtis Bailey, Mr.. Roger VanHook, Mr..
Louie Felt, Mr. Harry Beard and Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Miss Bunker Entertaing.

Miss Mary Bunker entertained her
Sunday school class of the First Meth
odlst church at her home on Fillmore
street, Tuesday evening Those present
were Miss Anna Squires, Miss Mary
Morton, Miss Ada Carter, Miss Jennie
Pearl Carr and Miss DOllie TilfOrd. AS
pleasant diversion, Miss Tilford had a
number of California views which she
collected while there and which she ex-
planned in a very pleasant manner. Re
freShmentS were served.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
ARMY NURSE SUICIDES.
Jumped From a Window While in
Delirium.

San Francisco. Aug. 31.-David Cob
lentz, aged q years, a member of the
volunteer corps, jumped from a window
last night, while deliriOus from typhoid
FEVER and killed himself. He was the
son of wealthy liquor merchant and
was removed from the field hospital to
his parents home. at Page and Broder-
lex streets on Sunday. He was in
delirlum all day and about IL p m, af-
ter a severe struggle with his nurse
managed to leap to the street, a distance
Of thirty feet, fracturing his skull. He
died almost instantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

the purse into two prizes of $37. so each.
One for the best appearing mems de-
gree team and one for the best appear
ing wOmen's degree team.
Some of the wOmen's teams objected
to marching in the parade and pre-
ferred to ride on floats. Both questions
will be left to the Committee of Fifteen
to decide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
FLOWER CARNIVAL
at Colorado Springs Proving Great
Success.

second day of the big flower carnival
being held here proved a grand success
big carnival circus was the leading
feature. 1t was held in a regular cir
Gus tent. and the scene about the show
grounds was a realistic production of
the modern big show. Thousands of
people lined the streets when The big
burlesque parade passed along the main
thOroughfare- The animals were stuffed
figures and were manipulated so as to
produce a comical effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Killed hv a Ranger.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 31.-Dr. Oscar J.
Braux was instantly killed and E. st.
Leon, a state ranger, fatally wounded
by John Collier and other parties I'M
known, near SOcOrro, Texas, while
Braux and st. Leon were trying to ar
rest Collier and others for shooting up
the town. Collier is in jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
1T WAS A FAKE.
No People are Starving on the Teslin
Trail

Ottawa Ont, Aug. 31.-A report was
published in many United States newspa-
pers recently that some 5000 Americans
were starving on the Teslin trail, between
Telegraph creek and Teslin lake. The
United States government asked the Can
adian government to investigate the mat
ter. This has been done, and reports
reached here and there are only 1900 peO-
pie altogether on the trail and that they
are we'll supplied with provisions. There
is therefore no foundation for the report
and the Washington government will be
officially informed of this fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
SOCIETY NEWS.

The enga cement of Miss Caro- Pen
field. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F.
Penheld, and Mr.. Earle Williams is an
nounced. Both young people are promi-
nent in Topeka society circles and have
the best wishes of hosts of friends Mr.
Williams is a nephew of Mr.. E. H.
Crosby and Mr.. W. T. Crosby
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Gov. Leedv's Sickness.

Private Secretary James Lewis of the
governors Office says that he has not
received any word concerning the sick
ness Of Governor Leedy at Hutchinson.
Governor Leedy was not we'll when he
left Topeka" said Mr. Lewis, "and 1
was not surprised to hear that he was
taken sick Governor Leedy is billed
to speak at Stafford today and Mr.
Lewis thinks that he will fill the date
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Moritz Busch,s Book.

Berlin, Aug. 31.-Herr NORTH Busch's
book on Bismarck, just published, con-
talns a severe attack upon the late EN-
peror Frederick. Referring to Bis
narcks MEMORIES, the author SAYS:
bismarck was able to make history
out ne lacked the quality necessary to
Write 1t. These defects were supplied
Dy Lothar Buscher; but, as he died be-
fore work could be finished it remains
a torso, though one of many sided in
terest and value"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
eeHavfaverites,, Meet.

Marquette, Mich. Aug. 31.-The goth
annual meeting of the Western Hay
Fever association is being held here.
Five hundred hay feverites are in the
city E. r. Goldsmith of Hamilton, O.,
has been reelected president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
CattIe at the Roundarv.

New York. Aug. 31.-The board of CLASH
fication of the United States appraisers
has decided that cattle driven across the
boundary line from Texas into Mexico by
the owner for the purpose of temporary
paSturage. in order to be entitled to free
entry under the tariff law of 1897 must he
brought back to the United States within
six months from the date of expectation
and the regulations of the secretary of the
treasury made for the enforcement of this
provision must be ubstantially compiled
with by the importer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Kenawha, Wis. Aug. 31.-'The Laffiin &
Rand Powder company has bought a tract
of land containing $500 acres near Pleas
ant Prairie and will remove its great
plant at PIatteVille, Ia, to kenOSha. The
change will involve an expense of $3.50. OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

TO Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francis
go and Portland, is via the Union Pacif-
ic. The service of the Union Pacific to
all principal western points is unex-
ceIIed by any other line and consists OF
Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pullman
Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars. Dining
Cars Meals a la carte.)
For time table and full information
call on F. A Lewis, City Ticket Agent.
J. c. Fulton Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
M. W. A. Log Rolling.

The fourth annual LogrolIing of the
Modern WOodmen for northeastern
Kansas will be held next Monday at
Atchison. The Santa Fe will run a
special, leaving here at 1880 a. m. The
deserved popularity of these occasions,
together with the low fare will insure
a large attendance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Through Cars to Cincinnati.

Pullman palace and tourist sleepers
and free chair cars to Cincinnati with
out change, via Santa Fe Route on
September 5, 1898. Round trip ticket
costs only $16.10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Card of Thanks.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Christian church desires to thank Mr..
NJ. c. Holman for his kindness in direct
ing the National Flower.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

The Woman's Relief Carps will go to
Cincinnati via Santa Fe's special
through train which will leave here on
September 5. Round trip ticket from
here costs only $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Lawrence and return so cents, by the
Union Pacific tomorrow, Sept 1st
Trains at 5:55 a.. M, 500 a. m. and 8
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Pullman palace and tourist sleepers
and free chair cars to Cincinnati with
out change. via Santa Fe Route on
September 3, $685. Round trip ticket
costs only $16.10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Lawrence and return so cents, by the
Union Pacific tomorrow. Sept. 1st
trains at 5:55 a. m, $40 a. m. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Tonight at Garfield park, '-Pinafore, ,"
Sept. and 3, matinee Saturday after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Modocs and Marshan's band. Garfield
park, Sept. I'd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Lawrence and return so cents, by the
Union Pacific tomorrow, Sept 1st
Trains at 5:55 a. m, 500 a. m. and
2. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Lawrence and return so cents. by the
Union Pacific tomorrow. Sept Ist
Trains at 5:55 a m, 500 a. m. and 3
.. n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
GRAND EXCURSION
To Atchison Via Santa Fe, Monday,
Sept 5-$1 for the Round Trip.

account Of the Modern Woodmen Of
America. Train leaves Topeka 7:3O a. m
returning leaves Atchison $3.50 p. m. De-
pot phone No. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
Summer Tourist Tickets

to Colorado and return for S24.O0, on
sale daily to September Is. by Santa
Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

In all the leading groceries bear in
mind,
"Gipsy Queen" Baking Powder you will
find
A Queen indeed. it reigns supreme.
Gypsy Queen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

Garfield park tonight, Aug. 81, Sept.
and 3, 'Pinafore-'' Saturday matt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31
s1a1O to Cincinnati and Return.

Tickets on sale September 3, 4 and 5,
and for train No. 2 of the 9Th, limited to
October 2, 1898. Agent Santa F'e Route
will reserve berths in sleeper and check
baggage through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-31

''Pinafore" at Garfield park tonight.
Aug. 81, Sept. and 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-13

& The Maine Signal Corps after the
hardships and dangers OF summer at
Santiago Is now at Montauk point,
where Captain Butler with 80 men ar
rived. last Saturday. Two of the men,
Privates Martin J. Bell and Arthur
Dill, were left behind in Cuba, sick.
and one member Of the corps. Corporal
Sullivan, has been transferred to SER
vice In Porto Rico. About half dozen
others have already reached Maine, on
sick leave, ahead of the command.
One private. Fred E. Stuart. died, in
Cuba. Maine may well be proud of the
work of the Signal Corps, and when
Captain Butler and his boys get back
to Maine they should be given rous-
ing welcome. lie has not been an
nounced yet whether or not the organ
ization will be kept longer in the SER
vice.