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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
MILLER WANTS RACE.
Winner of the Last Six Days Contest
After q Championship.

New York, Jan. &c w Miller of
Chicago, winner of the last six days con-
test in Madison Square Garden, is eager
to race Cordang THE Dutchman.'' in 4
24-hours paced race. Miller has arrived
in New York from Pittsburg and VIII
he will go into training for an attack
upon all unpaced records and long dis
lance paced records up to "a hours.
Arrangements are being made, he says,
to induce Cordang to come to America,
and if he does a purse of 5000 is promised
for 24-hour race in Madison Square Car
den. of which $1,000 will go to the winner
Failing COrdang. a like offer will be made
to Hurst, the Frenchman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
OVER CHILKOOT INADAY.
Aerial Tramway Over the Pass is
Completed.

Tacoma. Wash, Jan. 31-Hugh c. Wal
lace, president of the Chill1oot railroad
and transportation company. has adviceS
of the completion of the companys aerial
railway over ChilkOot pass TO Lake Lin
derman. This marks a new era for
klondike travel, as the time between tide
water and the headwaters of the Yukon
river is shortened from a month to one
day, besides removing the peril and hard
ships The company has made a contract
with the Canadian government at 10 cents
per pound for transporting all its freight
for the mounted police from Dyea to Lake
Linderman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
OFF GOES INDIAN HEAD.
$4,000 Pounds of Dynamite Placed
Under the Historic Rock.

New York, Jan. 31-Historic Indian
Head, on the Palisades, opposite One
Hundred and Fifty-fifth street, will be
disintegrated by simultaneous blasts of
a number of dynamite mines. contain
ing in all 1900 pounds of the terrible
explosive.
The amount of rock that viii be lOos-
ened by the explosion is estimated at
800, O0O tons, which is the biggest blast
on record
Ninety feet from the top Of Indian
Head tunnel has been constructed,
running back 100 feet. In this, at inter
walls of 25 feet, are four shafts, each %
feet deep. Each shaft will be loaded
with $500 pounds of dynamite, and on
top of the Palisades there are to be 100
machine holes, % feet deep, in each Of
which will be 40 pounds of dynamite.
The entire blast will be set off simulta-
neOdsly by electricity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
BRITISH SUFFER LOSS.
Badly Cut to Pieces in
Gorge.

Calcutta, Jan. S1.-General Westmacott
telegraphs from Camp Mamami the
Fourth brigade became entangIed in a
gorge near Shinkamar and suffered seri-
Gus losses. Lieutenant Colonel Houghton,
Lieutenants Sweing, Dowdall, Hughes and
Walker together with five men of the
Yorkshire light infantry and three Sikhs
were killed; Major Earle, Lieutenant Hay
and seventeen men of the Yorkshires were
wounded, Major Earle severely, and sew
eral privates are reported missing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
The Ninde Chautauqua.

The program of the Ninde Chautau-
qua Circle for this evening is as fol-
lows:
Roll call Observation-Disclosures.
....QuOtatiOnS from Marcus AureliuS
Rome in Pliny's Time. Chapter III
Mrs. Forbes.
Destruction Of Pompeii.
Mrs. Stone.
Madiaeval Europe --.--..... Chapter III
Miss Stevens.
Review of Quo Vadis Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Moore.
Paper. ...................An Ideal City
Miss Conrad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
A 81 THIEF
Sets in Motion the Legal Machinery
of Two States.

Governor Leedy today issued a requi-
sition on the governor of Nebraska for
the return of Chester Burnett, wanted
in Decatur county for petit larceny and
iail breaking. Burnett stole a revolver
valued at "a, and afterward escaped
from the Decatur county jail. The
sheriff of the county has gone to Ne
braska in search of Burnett.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

and May Irwin would not come because
of the Baroness part in the pro-
gramme.''
The Baroness said: Ct have had a
great success at the Waldorf-Astoria.
The audience applauded necessarily.
But the temper of fashionable society is
not familiar to va1deville nlavers -,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
MRS. JULIA DORR SICK.
Members of Her Family Have Beer
Called to Her Bedside.

Rutland, VT, Jan. 31.-Mrs. Julia c. r.
Dorr. the well known author and poet, is
reported to be critically i'll at her home in
this city. Members of her family have
been summoned from all sections of the
is the author of many works of fiction,
some of which have passed through sew
eral editions books of foreign travel and
volumes of poems. and is also a popular
writer for several of the leading maya
zines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

London, Jan. Cleo. Tincler, the
Irish runner. defeated Charles Kilpat-
rick, the American today. in the second
of their series of races by four yards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

Thermal Baths. Removes corns and
bunions. Home treatment a speciality
References = Our leading Physicians.
sos Van Buren,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

Dandruff is an emulation from the
pores of the skin that spreads and
dries, forming a scurf and causing the
hair to fall out. Halls Hair Remover
cures it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

A good short story and musical pro-
granne at the kindergarten FagOt
party, Tuesday evening, February 1,
Library hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

Tom McNeal will relate an anecdOte
or two at the kindergarten Fagot par
ty. Tuesday evening, February 1, Lii
brary hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

After using a 10c trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy
soc size Cream Balm has no equal in
curing catarrh and cold in the head.
Ask your druggist for it or send 10
cents to US.
1 suffered from catarrh for three
years; it got so bad I could not work;
I used two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm
and am entirely we'll; I would not be
without it-A. c. Clark, BAL Shawmut
Ave, Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

(AI communications to this department
must give the. FULL name and address OF
the writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions of social affairs viii not be
published.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

A magnificent array of story telling
talent at the Fagot party at Library
hall tomorrow evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31

The requirements of medicine is to
tighten the burden of pain and cure.
This brings Us to the question of a rem
edy, and Tabler's Buckeye Pile ONT
ment is the only remedy for blind,
bleeding or protruding Piles that is en-
dorsed by physicians Cures the most
obstinate cases. SOC Geo. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenpe, and Miller
Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Popeka
avenues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
DOINGS or WAR RELIEF WORKERS.

Although housekeeping IL going on at the Wind
sor Hotel the members Of the Woman's National
War Relief Association work steadily. receiving and
di.Datchlng comfort of all sorts TO the wounded
at the various hospitals.
Mrs Hebberd *. Browne was In charge OF the
rooms yesterday. gift OF $3.50 was received from
Joseph r. Gilbert. OF Gilbertsvle. New-fork' to
be used particularly at Camp Wikon. Mrs James
IT porrow sent a check for So and John H. Mills.
Of BROOKLYN contributed g. for the work AT Mon.
tauk Point The carload of lemons contributed
30 ira II Bennett of San Diego. Cal. arrived yes
tssrday They were sent 10 Montauk Point last
night Boxes OF currant Jelly have been sent 10
nsIIn,,o and the New-York Hospital for the sick
soldiers and sailors there. Miss Olcott OF BeI,
nardsvile n j. gave n box OF pajamas. which
na dnmedIately forwarded to Camp WikOn. Mrs.
nn",aick who is connected with the Mlzpah Mis-
sion al No 81 Clarkson-st, contributed hummer
~ ma iamas and comfort bags
u rbe association has ordered two hundred pajamas
>rnrn the w-England Woman's War Relief Com
mitfee The garments Will be made by the wives
OF me osuxiliary has been formed at Roxbury.
N Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27

~ ~. near II was little tent protecting severai
'% armchair swings, arranged especially for the
a children. The swings for the larger chiidrea
.,s aected along the side Of the large tent IN
..~' which the sand had been nclosed Jap
. ahterns were hung in every available NOOK
e. vac tents were surmounted by several Amer-
=, hsss Fats End balls purchased. and
l,. sa' end OF the block space was cleared Tor
Ni ground A barrel OF cold water was kept
49,. 'aady portion Of the ground and In the large
IA, : "hg table was placed. surrounded by sew
-, seuees sent from Mr. Hartley's Sunday school.
k., N"idren who do not care for the more
,.n. .. forms Of entertainment gathered In the
mr. w afternoon. where they were entertained
songs and tales Of interest 10 children. tiny
q rr.s, library was started In the ground, ana
~ go. deal 0: eagerness was shown on the part
toots enid to be the next In turn TO read the
Ira -, me turn decided by raising the hand.
sn az, ."io whose hand first held up as being
tad ~ aht was given the next opportunity 10
he ~, oook given in. Each child after reading
|ase inscribed his or her name In the extra
r., list or the readers thus kept.
Ia, 4, feature Of this playground has been
|tao ih'rusted 10 the care OF the childron
5s,rv,h, put "on honor to take good care or
IA, 1, 20 ana this system proved so successful
fo ~ not found necessary to engage a ma
fpm ,h.'e were no rules or regulations. aside
|polI,sro''e implied In the motto OF the CLUB
rssr,. IN" ground was not fenced In. and
ir,ma. 'he swings were cut down three Tins
ccmni., VINO went to the ground In the night.
~ 49, anu pretty little wooden house. with
IA was built by some of the boys
'''s cnildren. but this also met tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27

shirt that has been used for golf cycling should
not be worn than once before II is put in the
tub pique shirts seem best adapted TO the require
ments.
The ornate separate waists this autumn VIII be
more elaborate than ever. not only VIII insertion
be let into silk, moussene de sole and other ma
terials In complicated patterns as heretofore. but
"A new species OF Ella boratiOn has been invented by
the French dressmakers. This consists OF covering
the edges OF the insertion with tiny mousseine de
sole ruchcs
A charmngly pretty waist OF light blue taffeta Is
almost completely covered with white valencennes
Insertion and nous sclne de sole ruchings put on
in the following manner: The front of the bodice
is cut square and edged with the insertion, when
has the aforesaid ruching on each side. Al the
hack the insertion Is crossed In Y. the ends car
ri.d around to the front in horizontal lines to the
lef side where the opening Is under a jabot which
Tails from a pale mousscne knot on the left corner
~ the square cut neck. About an inch from the
first piece OF insertion comes another, Whch
reaches to the sleeves: this is also squared In front
i,ta tho other and crosses at the back. with the
ends brought up under the arms and across the
front. -.o.,o. .o,, ,,.,,, dam
tho armhole crosses at the oack IN me same
onv and IN sses across tine front The sleeves are
eroased in the same fashion all the way from
nn,ldar 70 waist the strips OF insertion on both
S5;ne and sleeves being edged with mousseline de
sole rufies. The erect vi '"'' '''0'''''o' - "a
caalinply pretty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
FAIR AT RIVERSIDE.

Fifteen Riverside lads and lassl"s are happy to-
day over the great success Of their fair given for
the 5eneA, Of the Red Cross and 81. Johns Guild
II was held In the ballroom 81 the Riverside Yacht
cub on Thursday afternoon and evening. and was
a scclal event I'm the town goodly sum OF money
was realized From the results OF the afternoon 3
labor alone 500 Vas collected. and his amount was
materially added 10 in the evening. The sign OF
the Red Cross wa. displayed everywhere. 1t
formed part Of the decora tons ~ every booth. and
all connected with tho affair bore upon his or her
left arm the badge that means comfort and good
cheer 20 the suffering.
on the walls were fine portraits ~ Dewey. Samp-
son Sch.ey and Sigsbec. surrounded by gracefully
drapcd United States flags Patriotic pillows. en-
broldcrcd win flags etc. fancy paper dolls radiant
with red white and blue crepr. paper gowns ana
what not. added fc 10 the tables.
Henry Tyson and A. s Williams loaned their
naphtha launches and these. with tho club launch.
were KEEP; busy carrying parties about the tran
quill bay during the afternoon
over five hundred admission tickets were spld
in advance by the children ana their friends. Mrs
class ttai orgar.zcd tho affair. offered prize 10 the
member disposing Of the greatest number Of tickets
IN advance. George Davds. Eugene Taylor ANA
Neon! Arai all did so well ana finished so near
together that each will receive prize.
Those who active in the matter were Mrs
son. Miss Mclaughlin. Miss L. Jansen Miss la
Tyson. Mrs X. Ara;. Miss G. G. TYSON. Miss LA
Hcrhcrt Miss Mabel Smithcs. Miss Jessie Luke.
Mrs j. c. Narian. Belle TAYLOR. Clnire Taylor.
ian Adams Enc Tyson, Cassie Colby, Josie Herbert
nd lode
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27

front TO the centre Of the corresponding point IN
the back This manner of cutting leaves a sort OF
Greek Of the serge. the interstices showing
the pcated red silk with pretty effect. This Is
only one Of the many ways that the two materials
may be combined. for these cuts are made with
unsparlng scissors from designs Of the greatest
originality.
Foulard silks make up effectively in this way
combined with velvet satin for the cut-out over
bodice
Another favorite way OF slashing is in horizontal
cuts across the front and the back, leaving aper-
lures about two inches wide with strip OF the
outside material the same width. the latter being
also left plain under the arms TO preserve the III
Another Is to cut the material In the FORM OF
points I'm fact. there is no limit TO the various de
signs followed. the chief SIKH OF the dressmahe'
seemingly being employed TO leave as ..ttle OF ine
MINER material as possible consistent with It's pc
ihg suicentiy he'd together TO show the pattern
4 pretty gown OF white mohaiI, "Hen WHICH,. - Va 20,
ada tied f6r the coming first month OF autumn -
made With the neck cut In deep N-shapeh i,lea'
and then another. the three forming sna%l-sheped
bertha the point OF when reaches 10 nnr w,'s 80
These Meats or rather tucks. are arranged so
that there il no seam in the centre. one overlap
ping the other and they cover almost tne siieS
in with guipuro lace over cherry-colored satin.
The sleeves arc tight. win thtee piehts as 1900
AZ the TOP. The upper part Of the skirt Is shabed
with a deep point. front and back when IL IN. m,
isn'd WIZ oil, ht 6verlappng in the same way
the polnt OF the lower one in the centre reaching
TO r m" r roT' OF Of the skr, consists Of full fitted
ao,,rco These tucks or peats constitute the only
trimming OF the gown. which is nevertheless most
$3.50 iookine II should be mentioned that the
nio,,s an the skirt formed by the bias stand out
somowhai and do not lay perfectly nat. so tAa'
they almost have the effect of small rurnes.
AUTUMN sHIRTwAIsTs
P,oue shirts will continue to be popular for
autumn The smartest looking ones are made
,,,hout vokes. and have alternate tucks and
g,,nure insertion: the strictly taor-made girl
bovover pre'ers the tucks alone. Blue. PINK ana
.trov, colored p.qut shirts will make pretty
variety with the white which. however. are NOR
80, worn everything white this year being quite
80 hing Six shirts are not worn as inuch as
,bev used 10 be- az they are never so pretty aiter
", are washed As II is an unwriten law that a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
RED CROSS CONTRIBUTIONS

Contributions received yesterday by Mr.. Tappen-
treasurer Of the American National Red Cross Re-
lief Committee. at his office. No 800 Broadway,
follows: William King $40 Mrs. John r.
Thaycr. treasurer. so Miss Minnie H. Pierce.
from citizens OF Winchester y. H.. 1923 30: Ma
tonal Meter Company. 800: Mrs. f. y. South
worth. 81: g. F. Bailey. So: Mrs. Edward Reeve
Merritt. $50: Red Cross Auxiliary No 90, OF Lyons.
y. y. $40. Henry A. Robinson, 30: Red cross
pie OF Sagaponack. ~ Y. SO. Red Cross Auxiliary
No -. Of Princeton. y J.. $50: Red Cross Auxil-
iary 40. |. 500: Red Cross Auxiliary No g. 500.
Professor James Douglas. 500. Mrs. William r.
Wardwel So from the women OF RdgewOod. y.
j. $50 "a Joseph lehman ST. Red Cross Auxll-
iary No 81 Of Crawford. y J., s455 guests Of Mon
ohotto Inn sJl 90. cash. 81. John Is. Ciey. So
Total. s1.7o9 o. Previously acknowledged s235
303 ~. Grand total, s231. Oh ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
NOTES OF WAR INTEREST.
HOW MEN AND WOMEN ARE KEPT BUSY
AIDING SOLDIERS.

THE DAUGHTERS OF 1912 WILL. SOON GIVE AN
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REPLENISIlNG THEIR FUNDS
The Womens Relief Corps OF the list Regiment
was thrown into II great deal of excitement yes
te:dav when assembled at the armory for their
regular meeting. by the news that the regiment
was on its way to New-York and would arrive In
IN hour Of Long Island city Colonel Downs came
Ir for few minutes. and when he went away IT
was said that he had gone to meet the men
Colonel Homer. too. was present; he. with Colonel
Conklin and Colonel Martin, Miss Jenkins MIS-
and Miss Martin spent Thursday at Montauk
Point. He reported that the boxes of food sent
down had been received and distributed. being
much appreciated.
The womer{ intend to give, the regiment re,cep-
food and all they eat. Mrs. Austin said that
the at Montauk have been having excellent
food but that they stf dehilitaied and need TO
be pampcred and have all the daintics that can
tempt poor appetltes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
FAIRGROUNDS TO CLOSE.
-ur1R SUCCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETE,
and TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED.
.runREN AT THE "oooD TIMES" BRANCH RE
PRODUCE SANTIAGO AND MORO
CASTLE IN SAND

r.. summer Fairgrounds Of the Manhattan
s,hoo Board will close to-day. The success Of
M, venture has been complete. and the readiness
with which he children have responded TO tho
directions Of the teachers in charge Of these play
rounds he's been truly remarkable.
When these Fairgrounds first proposed
many thought that the supervision of the teachers
vould interfere with the games OF the little ones
md would spoil all spontanetIy and freedom. 1t
has happened just the contrary, and the children
have found It delightful to have their days games
md smusements all planned out for them. and the
few restrictions imposed have not in the least
ouelled the spirit OF happiness and good feeling.
The great success Of this seasons experiment
will It is thought lead 10 It's adoption another year
on much larger scale. so as TO make use or more
.. the Idle school yards.
GOOD TINES CLUB"
One OF the most successful summer Fairgrounds.
and ore that owes It's success 70 many kind hearts
snd hands has been the Good Times Playground
located on One-hundred-a d-nnth-st. and occupy
Ing the entire block from Amsterdam ave. to Co
nmbus-ave Seeing the necessity Of such place
IN that locality, Mrs Jeanette Robinson Murphy
q Southern woman. who lives near by, called the
children to her and asked them whether they would
Ike TO have swings and other forms OF amuse-
ment which accompany playground. The chill
dren were delighted with the suggestion, and prom
ised 10 comply with the one rule laid down for the
club and comprising its neutrality-suspicious..
Tho use Of the empty lot was donated. and the
large boys devoted their energies 10 clearing and
levelling a space in the centre. where the tent.
which was given by Mr. Hartley. of the Hope
Baptist Church. was to stand. When erected. 1t
furnished sheltered space about sixty feet long
nd twenty feet wide. whore the children could
play on rainy DAYS. Four swings were erected
by J. L. Hendrickson. who devoted all his even
ings 10 the work until his task completed.
sometimes working until II o'clock at night. 1t
was found that more swings were necessary and
M Scrowcrift who is carpenter. erected five
more, charging only for the lumber. Money was
then collected to purchase loads Of sand and the
necessary sum having been secured II was about
10 be ordered when a who resides in the
reighborhood heard OF the project. and called TO
Inquire about It.
Il hear that you intend TO raise money to buy
thoyels and pals <or the children. and hammocks
and other things for the playground, he said
Use the money now have for those things
and III give you five loads Of sand. ! do love
children and | want 10 them happy
This generous offer was promptly accepted. and
the playground was soon complete.
The long tent stood in the centre Of the ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27

Is over the hips the graceful fare 10 the foot
resulting from the shaping that accords with the
mode
cloth serge camers-har. crepon, cheviot, mo-
hair ntamine and all wide novelty fabrics will give
Satisfaction when developed by this mode. braid
ribbon or bias bands OF the material providing suit
able decoration. -
skirt of black nuns yelling, Henrietta cash.
mere or drlp-dete. trimmed with bands or crepe or
ANN ribbon silk In this style. will be appropriate
for mourning. -,
The skirt measures four yards at the foot in the
medium size
no make this skirt for n woman OF medium size
will require three and half yards or mater'a.
A. inches wide The pattern. No AZ Is cut In sizes
for a % q 96 2S and 30 inch waist measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
NEW AUTUMN BLOUSES.
MATERIAL MUCH sLASHED TO SHOW
COLORED LINING.
WOOL GOODS COMBINED WITH SILK. AND SILK

WOOL GOODS COMBINED WITH SILK. AND SILK
USED WITH VELVET AND SATIN.
The blouse waists for autumn gowns are made
in and effective way The upper part Is cut
out in order to show second bodice beneath, ana
this Is made of a material Of contrasting KIND
and color. These cuts are made with great bold
ness leaving really little of the original material
For instance, a high annexed blue serge is made
red silk pleated under-blouse; the serge Is
then cut down In deep curve ut the neck. back
and front At the bottom. from the waist under
the arms, another curved bow is cut out of the
serge leaving the red to show above; this IL also
repeated at the back while two other similar
slashes extend from the centre of the armhole In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-27
ADDRESS BY MILITANT PREACHER.

A number OF summer visitors at Stamford in-the-
Catskills gave entertainment on Wednesday
night at Churchill Hall. for the benefit OF Grace
chanel Of that place 1t proved a great success
and one part OF the entertainment not mentioned
on the programme appreciated by all present
The Rev Dwight Galloupe. who was wounded a.
stamford and happening TO be in the audience he
was asked 10 make address. In a few graphic
words he told OF his voyage from Tampa to San
tiago and Of the battle at that place. He spoke
cans and related several pathetic incidents that
brought tears the eyes OF his listeDers Mr.
Galloupc Is still suffering from the enects or the
wound he received