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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

Miss Bessie Durham, Miss Mildred
Parker and Miss Ida Crews. Tiny May
baskets in the class colors, red and
white were given as souvenirs.
The Il. n. Party.
One of the most delightful dances
of the season was the closing party
given by the H. H. club at Hudson's
hall last Saturday evening.
The hall was periodically decorated
with American and Cuban flags and at
s:45 steinberg's full orchestra opened
with America Refreshments were
served during the evening.
Those present were Miss Anna Walsh,
Miss Octavia Greenwood, Miss Bernice
OFT, Miss Ella DuckWOrth, Miss ErOl
Buckmaster, Miss Florence Van Tassel,
Miss Josephine McMahan, Miss Wini-
fred Prescott, Miss Estelle Leon, Miss
Edna Prescott, Miss Kittie Ragland,
Miss Helen Butterfly, Miss Gala Witt
Miss Nellie Nevill, Miss Sara Deisher,
Miss Josephine Pickens, Miss Russie
Hit, Miss Edith Stolpe, Miss Ella Ram
sey, Miss Eleanor Concord, Miss Maud
Mahon, Miss Gussie Pickens, Miss May
Black, Miss Lottie Steinberg, Miss Sa-
die Downing, Miss Eta Beck, Miss
Grace Mahon, Miss May DeClercq, Miss
Sarah SchriVer, Miss Sarah Shut, Miss
Kittie Flynn, Miss Ethel Hayes, Miss
Lizzie Gavitt, Miss Bea Hayes, Mr..
Victor Martin, Mr.. Aurel Rulings, Mr..
Frank Barley, Mr. Frank Dudley, Mr..
Frank Hungate, Mr.. Warren CLANCY,
Mr. Fred Wilson, Mr.. o. c. Hubbard
Mr.. Lou Wingert, Mr.. Charles Markley,
Mr. Fred Stauffenberger, Mr.. ROlla
Cunningham, Mr.. Ben Sias, Mr.. Stan
ton Moss, Mr.. Harry Goodrich Mr.
Fred Brown, Mr.. Joe Ramsey, Mr.. Chas.
Hood, Mr. Edward Medlicott, Mr.. Bert
Garvin, Mr.. Arthur Hudson, Mr.. Robert
Stout Mr.. G. NJ. Lawrence, Mr.. Her
bert Curry, Mr.. Elmer Conway, Mr..
Christy Spear, Mr.. Harry Bowen, Mr.
Harry Leydan, Mr.. Owen Smith and
Mr.. Walter Hayes.
Notes and Personal Mention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
ASKED TO WITHDRAW.
Two of the Candidates Besieged to
Get OFF the Track


Ottawa May "A strong effort has
been made to induce Ed Gates and Ed
Smith to withdraw from the race for
congress. They are regarded as dunn
my candidates.
w. c. Lansdon, editor of the FIT. Scott
Monitor, contemplated becoming a can
didate, and Gates was put up to keep
him out. This ruse was successful and
since that was accomplished a demand
is made that Gates now get out of the
way.
Ed Smith is also being besieged, but
he intends to remain in the fight until
forced out. Harris went into Linn coun-
ty and made a successful fight for the
delegation. When Dick Blue heard of
the result he went to the convention,
and, with tears in his eyes, made a
fervent appeal for himself, saying:
IF this delegation is given to Harris,
my chances for congressman at large
are ruined. Keep the boys away from
Harris"
At this juncture the suggestion that
Smith become a candidate was made,
and the delegation was turned over to
him. He, of course, may use it as he
pleaSeS. The claim is made that he and
Gates are delaying matters unnecessar-
lily. and it is argued that in justice to
the other candidates, they should get
out of the road. They have refused to
do so before the convention, but press
ure will be again brought to bear upon
them after things are put in working or
der.
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convention finds itself at the beginning,
appears. 1t is claimed by some that
Mr.. Harris is in the position in which
Mr.. Broderick found himself at Hor-
ton. Buchan is the shreWdest poll
tician in the crowd; but Mr.. Gates, Mr..
Smith and Mr.. Bowersock claim that
they are here to stay and will compel
the strongest men to come to them
However, Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Gates, at
this time, are not regarded as being
important factors in the race. AS yet
but little campaigning has been done,
the efforts of the candidates being di-
rected towards an agreement concern
ing the organization of the convention
without a contest.
This was accomplished Monday night
and Robert Stephenson of Allen coun-
ty was selected for chairman OF the
convention. Allen county has no can
didate in the field.
Mr.. Stephenson formerly managed
Mr.. Funston's congressional campaign.
He has one leg, uses a crutch and is
badly crippled He is well known
throughout the state. He was men,
Der of the state board of pardons I'M
der Governors Humphrey and Martin.
He called the convention to order this
afternoon. After the appointment of
the usual committees the convention
proceeded with the nominations, as fol-
lows:
Charles E. Corey of Fort Scott nomi-
mated Mr.. Gates.
Judge ]. @. A. Norton of Douglas
county nominated Mr.. Bowersock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
Boys in Blue Assembled and
Asked if They Feel Satisfied
With Their Lot-They Shout
With One Voice owe Do"
THREE CHEERS GIVEN.
A Reading Room to Be Estab-
lished at the Camp.
Stories of the Camp Life and
Incidents.

Ever since the companies went into
camp at Camp Leedy they have been
constantly at work in the rain and mud
pitching tents and getting the camp in
shape. 1t has been hard work too, and
with the pouring rain the companies
have had about as much hard expert
ence as falls to the lot of the average
soldier in camp or garrison. Yesterday
afternoon Gen. McCrum called the COM
panies together and after reciting the
trials and fluctuations they had already
been through and explaining to them
that when war for them commenced in
earnest it would be even worse, he
asked if there were any who felt sorry
for the step they had taken. There was
no response. Thinking that the ques-
ton might be asked again and differ
emily he said do you feel satisfied with
your lot?" I'VE do" was the hearty re-
Spouse then three cheers for the gener-
al.
IF these troops were to see active
service for three years I doubt if they
would see any worse weather than we
have had since we went into camp"
said Gen. McCrum. 1.-The beginning
of this camp was enough to try the
nerves of an old campaigner and I am
proud of the soldiers of Kansas, for
those who have been through this
weather and work have shown what
they are made of"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
FLAGS EVERYWHERE
Big Ones to Float Over All the
Santa Fe Shops.

The flag incident of last week at the
Santa Fe shops resulted in outburst
of patriotism in which much money has
been spent to purchase flags. and in
few daysNmonster banners will float from
every prominent point about the shops.
The employees have bought five flags,
IS by % feet in size. The five poles from
which they will float are sc feet long and
there will be golden balls on top with
golden eagle perched on each ball. THESE
will all be erected this week
Foreman James Morgan said in speaking
isffed that General Foreman. Manson
meant no insult to the flag when he or
an Inappropriate place, and though I did
not look at it that way at the time. I am
now satisfied that is true Mr.. Manson
regrets the occurrence as much as man
cam
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AROUND THE COOK TENT.
Where the Boys Can Smell Fred Shiv-
ley's Pork Chops Boiling.

Sitting around the cook tent of Com
pany a crowd of newly recruited
soldiers were discussing their expert
ences in military duty.
Some had served in the militia from
one to ten years and some claimed to
know nothing at all about drill or camp
life but among those who claimed no
knowledge it was remarkable how fast
some of them learend. Now if the
truth were found out it would be dis
covered that there is a large per cent
of the men enlisted in the different COM
panies who have seen service in the
regular army.
AS some were telling their experiences
Fred Shivly was dexterously turning a
pork chop to a brown fit for a king.
He was wonderfully we'll at home in the
cook tent and one thing he seemed to
know was to tend to his business and
not bother with any one else. 81 don't
like this wet weather" said one. i've
seen more than this said Shivly
Where every one asked in the same
breath. During my five years service
in the navy" he quietly remarked as he
turned the chop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
DEMAND FOR A wARsHIP
Made by the British Consul at Sam
tiago Quickly Responded To.

Kingston, Jamaica, May 3.-The di-
rect West India Gable company has re-
ceived the following notification from
Barbados. 1.-THE government has es-
tablished a censorship at this station
to supervise and control the forwarding
and delivery of kilograms. with the
view to carrying out strictly the neu-
trality laws
H. M. S. Alert sailed from Port Roy
al on Saturday. Her destination was
then unknown as her instructions had
to be opened at sea. But is has since
developed that she was directed to g.
to Santiago de Cuba. She arrived Off
that port Sunday morning, but did not
enter the harbor, presumably on ac-
count of the torpedoes. Her commando
err sent a boat ashore with an officer,
who called on che British consul, +. W.
Ramsdell. On the officials return the
Alert sailed for this port and arrived
here today. She was outside Santiago
de Cuba for i've hours.
The health officer says the Alert
brought some passengers from Santiago
de Cuba. 1t is supposed she went there
in response to the British consuPs cable
dispatch of Friday last asking for a
warship as a result of the hostile DEM
onstration made before the British con>
sulate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

iting Mrs. L. S. Sprague and Mrs A. o.
Rosser-
Mrs Arthur Mills has returned from
LeaVenworth.
The Duplicate Whist club met last
Saturday with Mrs. Willis Norton. 1t
will be entertained next Saturday by
Mrs. Harold Chase.
Knox celebrated Ladies' Sailors will
be shown this season in about one week
by The Clements company
Knox celebrated Ladies' Sailors will
be shown this season in about one week
by The Clements company.
Knox celebrated Ladies' Sailors will
be shown this season in about one week
by The Clements company.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. MacLennan
have moved into their new home at
1919 Topeka avenue.
The ladies of the o. N. o. club will
entertain the gentlemen of the club at
Harmony hall tomorrow evening, in
stead of Wednesday of next week, as
they first planned
Mrs. c. w. Bower of Las Angeles,
Cal, formerly of Topeka, arrived yes
terday to visit her mother, Mrs. NJ. E.
Witt on Polk street.
Mrs. T. e. Bowman and Mrs. w. A.
Coates are going to entertain the MEM
bers of their Sunday school classes this
evening at the home of Mrs. Bowman.
The Alohoa whist club will meet this
evening with Miss Myrtle F'ordyce.
The Topeka Dramatic club is rehears-
ing two farces, Mr.. Bob" and Sun
set which they will put on in Holton
sometime in May.
Mr. Robert Pierce returned from
Kansas City Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
MINISTERS AT THE CAMP
Ask That Immoral and Drinking Re
sorts Be Kept Off the GroundsB

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock the
following ministers, delegated by the
Ministerial union as committee, called
upon Maj. Gen. Charles McCrum at
Camp Leedy. The following We're the
committee: Messrs. Harlan, Smith,
Palmer, Thorp and Everetts.
Rev. Mr.. Harlan, as spokesman, in
formed Gen. McCrum that the object of
the visit was for the members of the
committee to see as to the moral and
sanitary affairs Of the camp. Mr.. Har-
Ian said:
I'VE wish to prevent joints or dives
from being opened on the fair grounds. -
Gen. McCrum informed the committee
that nothing of the sort would be al
lowed within the lines of the camp or
in the fair grounds and offered to CO.
operate with the ministers in any plan
for carrying out the work they pro-
posed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

seems to have the best chance because
ne has by small majority the greatest
strength at the outset He has 80
votes; Mr.. Harris has 81; Bowersoclz,
II; Gates, 8; Smith, Z. The six votes
In Allen county, E. H. Funston's home.
VIII be divided among the five candi-
oates, Mr.. Harris claiming the extra
Each delegation claims that it has no
second choice and the idea seems to be
mat some one must be worn out be-
a - anything in the shape of a prospect
"a breaking the deadlock in which the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

Judge C. A. Smart of Ottawa nomi-
mated Mr.. Harris.
A J. Jackson, a farmer delegate, pre-
scented Col. Smiths name to the conven-
ton.
Charles E. Lobdell, editor of the Kan
sas City Tribune, nominated Mr.. Blu
chan.
Mr.. Gates is a lawyer of Fort Scott.
He was the Republican candidate for
state senator in Bourbon county two
years ago but was defeated by Senator
Schaffer,- POpuliSt.
Mr.. Bowersock is a capitalist at Law
renee and is q popular man at home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

He desires to round out a successful
career with a term in congress. He
owns much property in Douglas coun-
ty.
Mr.. Harris is a banker in Ottawa. He
was defeated two years ago for con-
gress by Mason Peters of Kansas City,
and seeks another trial for the place.
Col Smith is a pioneer Kansas Re-
publican. He is comfortably provided
with this worlds goods. He was one of
the men who resisted the invasion of
border ruffianS and guerillaS in the ear
ly days and he seems to have on his
hghting clothes at this convention.
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this afternoon will last all summer, I'M
less perchance there should be another
call for troops or Admiral Dewey should
make a more extended killing" IN
der the first mentioned circumstances
the convention would volunteer. Should
the latter emergency exist the cOnven-
ton will be turned into a celebration.
The war talk SuperSedeS among a
large majority of the delegates the
work of the convention.
There are lightweight delegates en-
titled to seats in the convention. There
are eight counties, but a man from each
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county would run things just as well.
Five men could handle this convention,
because Jack Harris controls Miami,
Linn and Franklin, the latter being his
home. The delegates do as he says.
w. ], Buchan manipulates Wyandotte,
aided by Charlie LobdelI and Orrin
Peterson. Ed. r. Smith gives orders to
the Linn county contingent, while
BourbOn's sturdy yeomanry respond to
the dictatiOn of Ed c. Gates. Doug
las county delegates are instructed to
vote for J. D. Bowersock, with no sec
ond choice.
To a casual observer w. ]. Buchan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

Mr. Buchan is probably the best
known of the candidates. He has been
in Republican politics in this state for
years and has been a member of each
house in the Kansas legislature. He is
the father of Fred Buchan, the captain
of the Kansas City, Kan, company of
volunteers, which was the first TIC, reach
the rendezvous at Topeka in response
to the governors order. Mr.. Harris is
a past department commander of the
G. A r. Mr.. Gates is the youngest
candidate in the race, while Col. Smith
is the oldest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
To Be Promoted.

Sergt Major Harry Parker received
letter yesterday from the navy depart
ment at Washington, ordering him to
report in Washington May 2 for exani-
nation for the position of assistant pay
master of the United States navy. The
letter was dated April 20, and had been
mailed April %, and reached him the
day he was to be in Washington. There
will be no other examinations held until
next September, and Sergt. Parker will
have to wait until then, and by that
time he may be in the Philippine is
lands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

After the temporary organization of
the convention was effected, the follow
ing candidates for state offices were
givne an opportunity to speak:
Associate Justice-W. R. Smith and
Nelson Case.
State Treasurer. B. Remington and
Frank Grimes.
State Auditor-Geo. Cole.
State Superintendent-J. E. Pearls
and Frank Nelson.
The temporary organization will be
made permanent before balloting be-
gins.
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Reading Room at the Camp.

Geo. Lerrigo, secretary of the Y. NJ. c.
A, asked permission of Gen. McCrum
to establish a reading room in Camp
Leedy. The wish was granted by Gen.
McCrum, who was more than glad that
such an offer had been made. The read
ing room will be established in the sec
ond floor of the rotunda of the EXPOSE
ton building, where there is plenty of
light and an excellent place for such
an enterprise. The lines OF the camp
will be extended so as to take in the
reading room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
SOCIETY NEWS.

Mrs. T. E. Bowman entertained her
Junior class in Ethics Monday after
noon at her home on Tenth street. Aft
er the regular lesson a pleasant social
afternoon was spent by the young la
dies. Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed.
HiIlver, Miss Gertrude Felt, Miss
Bertha Smith Miss Lydia Wehe, Miss
Clara Tayman, Miss Pearl Bruebaker,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
FIVE MEN
Want the Republican NOmina-
ton For Congress
In the Second District-COn-
VentiOn Meets Today.
AN ALLEN co. MAN,
Robert Stephenson, is Selected
For the Chairman.
Buchan Has a Few More Votes
Than Others.

By State Journals Staff Correspond
ent)
Ottawa, May 3.-If the delegates in
the city to attend the Second congress
sional district convention are telling
the truth, the convention, which as
sembIed in the auditorium at 2 O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
Bouquets of Rope.

Ottawa, May 3.-DeIegates to the con-
gressional convention are wearing bou-
tonnieres of small rope, which is the
very latest war badges, signifying Ma
Mia.
The idea was original with Capt T. S.
Slower of lola, and it has become very
popular. Admiral Dewey is talked about
as the man who is today bigger than
the president in the minds of the peo-
Dle"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
The Hospital Tent.

The hospital tent in charge of Major De
Nfedham is ready and equipped for BUSH
ness The tent stands the west row
on the south end. The tent is one of the
few that is supplied with floor Yes
Special Order No. Private John j.
Ganguerevitch of company B is hereby
the hospital corps and will report to Ma
jor De Niedham at once.
By command of Major General Charles
McCrum.
II w PARKER Sergeant Major.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
In the Commissary Department.

In the east wing of the old Exposition
building Captain Fred Buchan has opened
his commissary department and the room
is well filled with orderly rows of boxes
barrels and crates. New tin plates and
cups, kettles, frying pans, wash pans and
ali the necesSaries of the mess tent are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

on hand, as well as good clean straw for
bedding The provisions consist of bacon,
pork, steak, pork chops flank steak cab
bage, beans, onions. coffee, bread. SAT-,
pepper and sugar The contract calls for
corn-fed steer meat and nothing else is
accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

B doz Fresh Country Eggs ........$ rs
Is lbs finest Cal. Granulated Sugar 1 90
All package Coffee ... IL
Fresh Roasted Santos Coffee, per ID 10
Good grade Java and Mocha Cof-
fee in 1, 2 3 and 10 cans, per H. 20
10 can Ankola Java and Mocha
, - Sonee, per 10 -. ,...--..;-:.. 30
cha Coffee, per 10 .-.............. .s5
1 ID can Chase & Sanborn's Seal
Brand Java and Mocha ... .35
California Hams, per ID ........... .O6
Sugar Cured Hams. per ID ....... .OS
Heavy Sugar Cured Breakfast Ba-
Fancy Light Sugar Cured Break
fast Bacon, per 10 ....... .09
Good White Family Lard, per ID =. .05
10 10 sack Whole Wheat Flour 800, 80
1 gallon Table Syrup .... 20
10 can Table Syrup .... 10
Best Soda Crackers, per ID by box. .61A
1 pkg, IL boxes, Parlor Matches .05
Sweet Chocolate, per 10 ....... 20
Baking Chocolate, per ID .......... .35
Breakfast Cocoa, II 10 tins ........ 20
Tomato Catsup, gallon jug ...-.... As
French Mustard, gallon jug ........ so
pkgS. TOOthpickS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10
lbs Cream Cheese ...-............ rs
10 Tbs Hand Picked Navy Beans -. rs
IL lbs Green Peas Observation-Disclosures. .25
Tbs Split Peas Observation-Disclosures. rs
20 lbs Pearl Hominy ............ .25
IL lbs Scotch Oats ................ .25
1 pkg. Columbia Oats ...... rs
pkgs. Scotch Oats ......... rs
Tbs Clean Rice NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .25
4 sacks Table Salt ................ .O5
II bars Silk Soap ......... rs
10 bars White Russian Soap ..-..... .25
IL bars Monday Morning Soap .... .25
II bars Fairy Soap ...... .25
10 bars Lenox Soap .. rs
cans BIB Tomatoes ..... is
cans Succotash NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. rs
BIB cans Peach Butter ....... 10
BIB cans Apple Butter ........... 10
3-fb cans Plum Butter . 10
cans Warren's Al Salmon ....... rs
cans Tall Salmon " 20
4 cans Oysters .25
cans Oil Sardines . rs
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H w. PARKER. Sergeant Major.

Mr.. E. w Howe, editor of the Atch-
ison Globe and Miss Garside, Miss Mar
jorie Webb and Mr.. Ralph Tennen,
members of the Globe staff, spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Mac
Lehman. Mr.. Howe is contemplating
erecting a new office and one object of
their visit was to examine the State
Journal building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

Mrs w. J. Stewart, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Lange, left
Monday for South Dakota. Mrs. Stew
art will spend the summer there but
Mrs. LANCE will return in about two
weeks.
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WhV Not

Take the Union Pacif1c's new $40 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at $40 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $50
D. m
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The Star Grocery
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Phone 252. 112 East Sixth Street.
GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS QUEENSWARE AND TINRARE

There groceries and groceries in Topeka but there
just one grocery where you always be certain of
getting the Best and Freshest Groceries the Lowest
Price By the way did think how satisfactory
is to be able to send the children for your supplies
and be always satisfied you getting the if
you had yourself? This fact is what makes this
the biggest grocery house i'm the town today.
With every order to the amount of $500, except
sugar and flour, we will give souvenir spoon. Your
choice Of batteships-the Maine Iowa. Indiana Mass
achusetts; Texas and Oregon
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Ring 922 when you want Livery.