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The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
NEW GAS BURNER
Is to Make Recent Low Rates Per
manent.

New York May 9-The Times says:
The incorporation at Trenton. n. J..
yesterday Of the Keen Incandescent
Light company is a new feature in the
gas rate war now going on in this city
and one which its promoters assert will
make gas at the prevailing rates quite
as profitable TO the warning companies
as il was at the $50. Capital stock
of the company is $12 600 600 Its OBJ
ject is to manufacture a patent burner.
a meeting will be held today at the
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
Commercial Club.

Regular meeting Wednesday evening
7:30 The trusts will be discussed ana
other matters of great Importance to
the city acted upon A fun attendance
is desired.
T ]. ANDERSON. sec,y.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
S32,50. S32-5G.

The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali
fornia points Through tourist sIeepers
quicker time than any other line
For tickets and fun information can
on F. A. Lewis. city ticket agent, or
J. c. Fulton, depot agent
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
Spring Fancies.

The paTasoIs this spring are more
gorgeous than ever before. They come
in stripes. pIaids and plain coIors, ruf-
ffes. tUcks and ban1s of insertion One
especially pretty one is of turquoise blue
taffeta, trimmed with alternate groups
of narrow ruffies and black baby velvet.
Another dainty one is of white silk
with a four-inch shirring of white chif-
fOn set in and finished around the edge
with full friIl of chiffon.
Big neckties are still in favor. and.
aside from being decidedly becoming.
they cover a multitude of sins after
the first freshness has left shirt
waist.
The latest thing in sash buckles are
about two inches long and oval in
antique design, and are very pretty.
Skirts still continue to sweep the
pavement. but this is a fad that will not
last long with the we'll dressed woman
as It takes constant care to keep them
presentabl
Bangle bracelets are again in vogue.
and the girl who possesses one hung
with dozens of engraved dimes. which
were the rage a few years ago, is to be
envied.. For those who do not the
heart bracelet is the thing; they are
mostly of silver and furnished with
tiny rings to which are to be attached
small hearts engraved with the initials
Of the donor
In every Woman's heart there is a
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09

You will have no more saw edges on
your collars if you will send them to
the Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09

We mend and sew on buttons freA
American Steam Laundry. Tele- BAL
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09

Good Satisfac ton
Given to users OF New Gypsy Queen
Baking Powder.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
Comfortable and Economical

The tourist sleepers that leave Topek;
daily for California via Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
WICHITA AND RETURN.
s462

S462 Via the Santa Fe- S462
Tickets sold May IL. u; limited to
Nav Is.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09

We will wash Scuf colored shirts ans
guarantee coloIs from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. sth.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09
TOPEKA SOCIETY.
Mrs. West Entertains at q
ThimbIe Party.
Informal Supper Given by Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison.
FEW SOCIAL EVENTS.
Some Hints on Spring Fashions
For Women.
Notes and Personals About
Society People.
FEW SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs W. N. West entertained about
fifteen young ladies at an informal
thimble party Saturday afternoon at
her home on Topeka avenue, compH-
mentary to Miss Town and Miss Wilson
of Minneapolis, Mimi, who are guests
of Miss Mary HambIetOn.
The hostess was assisted by Miss OIL
lie O'Brfen and Miss Hambleton. Those
present were Miss Town, Miss Wilson,
Miss Mary HambletOn. Miss Myrtle
Davis Miss Ivah Davis, Miss Susie
Gay. Miss Gertrude Devereux, Miss
Edna Crane Miss Harriet Jones, Miss
Helen Thompson, Miss Meta Robinson,
Miss Mary Moon, Miss Grace Weiss,
Miss Ida Bergen, Miss Edna McCHn-
took and Miss Lee Redden-
An Informal Supper.
After the cantata at Washburn Mon
day evening Mr.. and Mrs. George Har-
rison entertained some of their friends
at a. delightfully."- informal supper
Their guests were Dr. and Mrs w B.
Swan, Miss Clara Spencer, Miss Davies,
Miss Ethel Davies, Miss Sawyer, Mr..
Robert Pond, Mr. Carol Forbes, Mr..
O'Nei and Mr. Fred Lyman.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-09

In every Moman's heart there is a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
TO AvEkGE DREfFUS.
French Premier Accused OF Convoki ia HIGH
Court T This Purpose

Paris. Dec. 22.-The discussion of the
government s request for Il two month s
provisional appropriation. in the Cham
Der of Deputies. this afternoon. gave
the opponents the opportunity for an
attack which they did not neglect NJ
MilleVoye. En- Boulangist. NJ Merry and
others complained Of the government :
policy in the conspiracy trial, declaring
that the delay in voting the budget
was due to the Senate'S time being
occupied by the high court sessions.
The premier. NJ. Waldack- Rousseau.
retorted that the government had con
voked the high court because they
thought the time had come to put an
end to the insolent challenges of the
Nationalist.
NJ. Lasies. antiSemite, who frequent
ly interrupted the speaker. cried: No
It was not on account of Nationalist
insolence that you convoked the high
court. but i'll order to avenge Dreyfus.
whose acquittal you were unable to
secure" NJ Lasies was called to order
and the Chamber approved the gov
ernment's attitude by voting the ap-
preparation 46S to 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
DWIGHT l.. MOODY
Passes Away, Friday, at East
Mortified, Massachusetts.
Heart Disease, the Result of Over
work, the Direct Cause.
Close Of Wonderful Career Of One o! Century S
Leading EvanseIis,s.

East Mortified, Mass, Dec. 90
With the words God is calling me. ("
Dwight l.. Moody. the evangelist.
whose fame was world wide, fell asleep
in death, at his home here, at noon to-
day. The passing Of his spirit from q
body which has been tortured with
pain for some weeks. to the rest be-
yond. was as gentle as could be wished
for. His family We're gathered ut his
bedside ana the dying mans last mo-
ments were spent in comforting them
and in contemplation Of that reward
for which he had 50 long and earnestly
laboled. He knew that death was near.
but its sting to him was lost in the un-
folding to his mental vision OF 4 beau
tiiul scene, judging from His last
words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
LORD METHUEN
Believed Now to Be Master
of the Situation.
Free Skaters Show a Growing Desire
to Give Up Fighting.
Methren's Pcevishnts SIS criticizeL-Xinston
Churchill Reaches DeIsgoa Bay.

London, Dec PA d:spatch from
Cape Town, dated Sunday Dec. II.
says that Gen. Methuen's primary OBJ
ject in crossing the Modder river an
pears to have been to establish search
nSht communication with Kimberly
which is believed to be still on full ra
TORS. The water in the mines is pIen-
tlful. On the other hand. in spite of
lheIr usual tactics, it is considered
possible that the Beers have been COM
PEELED to assume the offensive, the
commander having arranged for the
disposition OF the forces and antiei-
patlhs difficulty in maintaining food
supplies IN the present positions. More
over II IS said there is a growing de-
sire among the Free Staters to return
nome. which is testified to on many
sides and may tend to precipitate an
acton on the part of the Boer com
manderS.
In spite Of the delay Of Gen. Methuen
in advancing. he is regarded as largely
the master of the situation. and his
entrenched position is believed to be
unasSailable. In the event of the Beers
attacking Kimberley. Gen. Methuen
would be enabled to make a counter
move with his artillery and cavalry.
Consequently. such a movement on the
part Of the Beers, it is said. is not con-
templated. 1t is apparent, however.
that to make haste slowly" is the
tuest policy at present. In accordance
with Gen. Methuen's dictum the army
should not advance faster than the
slOWest OK wagon
Gen. Methuen's complaint about the
rudeness of his opponent is the latest
surprise Of this surprising war, and
judging from some of the comment.
Gen. Methuen's peevishness is more
dlstasteful to many people in Great
Britain than his continued silence
would have been.
There is no diminutiOn Of the enthus-
iasm among the volunteers. All kinds
Of offers are reaching Lord Chesham
VINO is TO command the mounted vol
unteer force. Members of the Stock
Exchange have already promised 100
HORSES from their stables and an offer
OF an Irish contingent of IFS hunting
men was accepted, this morning.
Prince Francis of Teck. Younger
brother Of the Duchess Of York. sailed
for Cape Town, today, with a detach-
ment Of the Royal Dragons.
Lord Salisbury and General Roberts
had conference with the Queen at
Windsor. this afternoon
Lady Randolph Churchill has re-
ceived cable dispatch from her son.
Winston Churchill, who was captured
by the Beers and taken to Pretoria ana
whose escape from there was an
nounced, Dec. IA. saying he had ar
rived safely at Delagoa bay.
\ war office dispatch from PETER
Natal, gives a list Of cas-
lalties, Monday, Dec. 1S of seven men
liiled and Il wounded, all non-commis-
stoned officers and men. The names Of
he regiments concerned indicate a
hitherto unrecorded sortie from Lady
ninth on that date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Dee. pa disturbance
has finally developed off the west Gut
coast and exists. tonight, as a moderate
depression in the West Gulf states
with a north northeasterly tendency.
The low area in the British northwest
has continued to deepen and now ex-
tends into the northern portions OF
Montana ana North Dakota
Rain is indicated, Saturday. from the
middle and east Gulf ana south Allan
tic states northward into the Ohio val
ley. It will be colder. Sunday in the
middle Mississippi and lower Ohio val
leys. middle Gulf states and Montana.
Light to fresh winds mostly easterIy
will prevail on the Atlantic coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
FRANCE GREATLY INTERESTED.
Watches South Africa closeIy-Rather In
cIined to Favor Beers.

Paris, Dec. 22.-The war in South
Africa has all but monopolized public
attention. this week The best Paris
journals, the Temps, Figaro and Jour
nal Des Debats. have throughout dis
cussed the pros and cons of the dispute
with an evident desire to be impartial.
larger section Of the press of lower
standing but wider circulation. has
been persistently reveling in Anglo
phobia. This sentiment is apparently
shared by majority Of Frenchmen.
VINO regard England as bully attack
ing a small. plucky state and who are
Continued on page 2.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
Lowell Bicycle Factory Temporarily Closed.

Portland, Me. Dec. 22.-The Lowell
bicycle factory at south Portland has
been closed for a time owing to the
John T. Lowell 60. having an account
with the Globe National Bank ut Bos-
ton. As the company will at once ad-
just the account, the factory here will
undoubtedly be in operation again
within week or 10 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
INTO THE SEA.
Great Loss Of Life Through a
Landslide in Italy.
Enormous Rock With Hotel, a Monas-
terry and Several Villas
Slide Into Sea Buildings Occupants Buried
four Vessels Crust ed.

Rome, Dec. GA terrible disaster
took place, this afternoon, at Amalfi
the popular tourist resort on the Gulf
of Salerno. About o'clock, an enor-
nous rock. upon which stood tha cap
puccini hotel. slid bodily into the sea
with a deafening roar and without a
moments warning, carrying with it the
hotel, the old Capuchin monastery be
low, the Santa Calerina ana several
villas.
Many people were buried in the
debris, which crushed four We. sells IN
the bottom of the sea, destroying their
crews. The mass Of earth which
Slipped was about $4,000 cubic yards
The population is in a state of terror.
fearing fresh calamities. Troops have
arrived upon the scene and begun res
cue work.
1t is believed that the loss Of life IL
heavy, including u number of monks
ana the occupants Of the hotel. As
yet ii is impossible to ascertain The
exact number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
VIM. Bennett Arrested on Suspicion Of Having
Killed Asa Bennett. Hubb ardston. Mass.

Worcester. Mass. Dec. 22.-Wm. Ben
nett. carpenter. 80 years Of age. liv-
ing in Princeton. was arrested here to
night on suspicion Of having commit
ted the murder Of old Asa Bennett, in
Hubbardston, yesterday evening. Ben
nett says he knows nothing of the
crime. The officers think Bennett
knows more than he cares to tell.
Bennett, when searched. had $3S. Sc
in his pocket and also had on a new
pair of shoes. Thirty dollars of the
money he claims he got from Mr.
GlaZier. resident of Hubbardston,
and Mr. GlaZier bears him out in this
statement. Bennett has bad reputa-
ton in Hubbardston and it is claimed
he was seen driving away from the
town shortly after the murder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
CORONER WILL INVESTIGATE
Death OF Geo. Tozier. Found Dead in The Road
at Thorndike.

Belfast, Me, Dec. 2e-Coroner
Charles r. Coombs Of Belfast, was
called to Thorndike. this afternoon. to
investigate the death Of George Tozier,
whose dead body was found in the road
near his home. last Thursday morning
The surrounding conditions are of such
q suspicious character that the matter
will be looked into with diligence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
SOMERSET GRAND JURY
Finds No Bill Against Mrs. kshe for Murder
and n. 8. Parkman for Arson.

Skowhegan, Me, Dec. :2-tSrcciaD.-
The grand jury reported, this afternoon.
finding nine indictments, as follows: Lar
ceny, Two; breaking ana entering, three:
Illegal sale Of liquor. four This is one
Of the smallest number Of liquor indict-
ments ever found III the county.
No Indictment was found against Mrs.
Jennie Ashe, who has been in Jail for
{ hree months. he!d On the charge Of muir
dcring by poison, Lottie. the 3-ycar-old
child of Hucl York at Fairfield
No Indictment wts found against Henry
II. Parkman, charged with arson. iii
burning the summer cottage of CII. l.. Il
Sheppard at Lakewood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23

Amalfi is town Of 1000 inhabitants.
situated at the entrance Of 4 deep
ravir", surrounded By imposing noun
tdlES ana picturesque rocks. The
Capcuchin monastery was founded in
l2l2 by Cardinal Pi=tro Capuano for
the Cistercians, but came into posses
sion Of the Capcuchins in 1888.
The building. which stood in the
hollow Of the great rock that rose
abruptly from the sea to a height Of
go feet. contained fine cloisters and Il
charming veranda and offered magnifi-
cent points Of view.
In the 18th century the sea began
gradually to undermine the lower por-
lions of the town. and terrible mum
dation in 1343 proved still more dsas-
trOus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
CONGRESSMAN BOUTELLE
So Much Better that He Goes to His
Home in Bangor.

Boston, Dec. 22.-The condition Of
Congressman Charles y. Boutelle. who
has been i'll at his hotel in this city
for the past two or three days, vas 50
much improved. this afternoon, that in
the opinion Of the attending physician
he would safely undertake the journey
to his home. He accordingly left On
the 7.45 train, this evening. for Bangor.
Me, accompanied by his daughter and
his brother, T.. +. Routelle Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
Beers REINFORCED.
Large For ces North Of stormberg- IoyaIists
Farms Being Looted.

Sterkstroom, Cape Colony. Saturday.
Dec. 1.-THE Beers have been largely
reinforced since Gen Gatacre's reverse
AT Stormherg. The country north of thar
point is in arms. and the farms of the Inv
alists are being taken by the Beers. who
reap the crops. Boer accounts of sue
cessful engagements are printed for dis
trihution throughout the disaffected dis
trictS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
DEERlNG SEEKS SsCLUSON.
All Callers Are Denied Police Are
Watching the House.

Portland. Me. Dec. 22.-All efforts. to.
day. 20 see Edward p. Deering formerly
cashier Of the Woodbury. < MouIton
banking house, We're Of no avail 1t is
not certain that he is still AT home The
police are watching the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
FAIR. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
Gardiner, Me.

Boston. Dec. 22.-Forccast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair. Saturday: rrobab-
ly continued fair. Sunday; moderate
temperature, variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23

Dwight L. Moody was 81 years of
age. A widow, two sons and 4 daugh-
ter survive him. Mr. Moody was
known to the people of two continents
as a religious worker. He began his
career in Chicago when about 10 years
of age ana from that time until a few
weeks ago. when he became i'll at Kan
sas City, there had been practically no
interval in his activity. From teach
ing class of ragged boys whom he
had found in the streets, in 1856. he
became the most famous evangelist Of
his time. and the head of a system of
religious instruction Of greatest i'm
portance.
Dwight L. Moody was born at North
field. Feb ). 1897. He was the sixth Of
a family of seven sons and two daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Moody belonged to the
sixth generation Of direct descendants
of the HCltons who helped to found
Hartford, Conn. Young Moody attend
ed the village school winters only.
about a dozen terms in all, the last
one being when he was in his 18th
year.
Then he left home and went to Gin
ton, Mass, to become Il clerk in a store
owned by his brother. Not liking the
work, he went to Boston. After wan
dering about for a week without find
ing anything to do, he entered the en-
plcy of his uncle. Samuel Holton, 4
boot ana shoe dealer. In a short time
the new clerk was selling more goods
than any one else in the store.
Young Moody's uncle put him under
very rigid conditions. one Of which was
regular attendance at the Mount Yer
non congregational church The boy
was OF rather headstrong disposition
and he soon began to show his spirit
IN the church meetings. Shortly after
his uncle was called upon to ask hilY.
Continued on page 60
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23

The passing away Of Mr. Moody was
not unexpected by the members of his
family and immediate circle Of friends.
although all had hoped. until yester-
day, that he might survive the attack
Of the disease for some months.
The cause of his death was a general
breaking down of his health due to
overwork. His heart had been weak
for a long time and his exertions in the
West, last month. brought on a col
lapse from which it was impossible for
him to rally. The evangelist broke
down in Kansas City, Mo. where he
was addressing a series of meetings.
last month, and the seriousness of his
condition was 50 apparent to the ply
sicians who attended him, that he was
forced to abandon his tour and return
To his home here with all possible
speed.
Upon his return home, eminent ply
sicians We're consulted by Dr. \. p.
Wood the Moody family doctor. and
everything was done to prolong his life.
\ bulletin issued, last week. communi-
Gated the tidings to the public that
Mr.. Moody was very sick man and
that little Improvement was shown.
This week, however. the patient i'm
proved steadily until yesterday, when
he appeared very nervous. This symp-
tom was accompanied by weakness
which much depressed the family. who
We're anXiously watching the sufferer
This morning. the weakness contin-
ued, and. at o'clock Mr. Moody told
his Wife and children that the end was
not far off The family remained close
70 the bedside all the forenoon. The |
evangelist did not suffer much pain |
and occasionally he talked with APP
parent ease. About the last words ne |
was to heard to utter We're:
Il have always been an ambitious |
man. not to lay up wealth. but to find |
work to do"
Just before l. o'clock. the watchers
saw that the end was approaching ana
at exactly at noon, the great preacher
passed away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 22.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday: New England
fair. Saturday ana Sunday; light to
fresh winds, mostly easterly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
AUGUSTA. MAINE. SATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER g. 1899
WATCHES.

Our entire stock Of watches, both Ia
dies and gents in solid gold, gold filled
and silver cases. will he disposed Of for
about half value. ALSO BARGAINS IN
DIAMONDS. Make selection for Christ
mas and we will hold it for you. MONEY
TO LOAN.
COLLATERAL LOAN co.
opp. Cony House, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23

The st, - Ninalhaven, on the
Ruckland ana Swans Island route,
which went ashore on Frsby ledge.
three miles east Of Stonington, Thurs
day afternoon. was foated by the in
coming tide and proceeded to Stoning-
ton under her own steam. She is Leak
ing and will be taken to Rockland to
ascertain the extent of damage and
repair. At time of accident it was very
dark and stormy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-23
Membership DEFINED.
Commander in Chief Spanish War Veterans
Association Issues First General Order.

Lancaster, Pa. Dec 22-The first gen
eral order issued by General Willis ].
HullingS, the recently elected comman-
der-in-chief of the newly formed National
Association of Spanish-American War
Veterans, was issued, today. from the
headquarters Of Adjt Gen. w. 4. Miller
in this city.
After detailing the formation Of the or
g1nization at Trenton. Dec. II. the order
provides for naming Of state dcpartm ents
and local camps. The order also an
nOunces: "All soldiers and sailors of the
regular and volunteer army and navy ana
the marine corps. who served in United
States honorably in the war with Spain
ana in the Instruction in the Philippines
are eligible to membership.
''GOVcrI1rS and adiutant generals Of
the various states and territories durin3
the Spanish war may become honorary
members upon application or by vote at
any annual meeting. Contract surgeons
ANA members Of the Association Of War
Nurses may become auxiliary members"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-29
eRIDlRoN CLUB
Newspaper Correspondent Gives Another
of its Famous Dinners.

Washington, Jan. 2S.--The Gridiron Club
gave its 18th annual dinner at the Airing
ton Hotel tonight. The club is composed
of 40 Washington newspaper correspond
ents, who make a speciality of entertain
ing distinguished guests at dinners of a
unique character. More than It's persons
were present, including men from every
sphere of public life and from different
quarters of the globe. Gen. Henry "
Boynton, the newly elected president Of
the club, occupied the head of the table
President Boynton, In a patriotic utter
ance, opened with a toast to the president
of the United States an innovation which
he commended.
Among the other speakers of the eve
ming were Senators Frye, Foraker, Cor
man and Gray, Secretary Wilson, Mr.. WI,
the Chinese minister; Mr.. Komura, the
Japanese minister; Gen. Corbin, Admiral
Schley, Chauncey M. Depew, Stephen
O'Meara of the Boston Journal and Mr.
Allen. The Gridiron Club ratified the
treaty of peace in a mock executive ses-
sion of the senate, which afforded much
amusement especially to the senator's
present. The swearing in of Chauncey M
Depew as United States senator furnished
another phase of a gridiron roast. The
comforting of ten years medals afforded
another opportunity for sharp fun, but in
this instance the members of the club
were put upon the gridron.