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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
ASHAMED OF HIS BROTHER
John Jacob Astor Remains a Loyal
American.

Poughkeepsie, N Y, Aug. 1.-THE
correspondent at Rhinebeck of the
Poughkeepsie News Press furnishes his
paper with an interview with John ia
cob Astor, at the latter's country home
in that village, in which he quotes Mr..
Astor as disappearing of the action of
his brother, William Waldorf Aston, in
becoming a subject of Queen Victoria.
My grandmother was sister of Colo
mel Henry B. Armstrong and a daugh-
ter of General Armstrong" Colonel
Aston is quoted as saying. They were
both true Americans, and the Arm
strong blood is strong in me-
When asked if it was true that he
contemplated going to the Philippines,
Mr.. Aston said that if the war depart
ment expressed a desire for him to go
there he would certainly respond. He
takes a deep interest in the progress of
events in the Philippines and says he
is willing to answer any call that his
country may make upon him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
PENSION ROLL DECREASES.
Report of Commissioner Evans For
the Fiscal Year Given.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE report OF
Commissioner of Pensions Evans for
the fiscal year ended June 80 last shows
total disbursements of $13S. 253, 923. leav-
ing a balance of 81, S57, 1873 in the treas
ury out of the $4,000 600 appropriated.
The total number of pensions on the
roll June 80 was 991, 519, a decrease of
2195. There were 1891 names added
to the rolls and AZ 1856 dropped.
The report shows that the pension roll
is decreasing.
OF those dropped. 34.345 were because
of deaths, S,841 because of remarriage,
minors attaining their majority, failure
to claim pension and other causes.
Under the general law there were L.
Alp claims filed and 1924 allowed. There
were 6.1s4 original widows claims fled
and 4,246 allowed.
The war with Spain brought a total
of 16, 9S6 claims, of which number but
295 have been allowed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

Hayes, Miss Nayberry and Mr.. Harry
Donaldson.
Miss Edna Prescott is quite i'll at her
home on Monroe street.
Miss Lindsay of Marion, who Is the
guest of Miss Grace Church, will return
to her home the last of the week.
Mr.. T. G. Kennedy went to his home
in Junction City Thursday for a visit.
Miss Mabel Bradshaw Of Kansas City
is in Topeka visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Fred Brown.
Miss Belle WEIGH will leave next
Wednesday for a months outing at
Colorado Springs and Manitou.
Miss Jennie Simmons will go to Atchi-
son Saturday for a two weeks visit.
Mrs. W. w. Carr went to Wakarusa
today to join a camping party from
CarbOndale; Mr.. Carr will join them
Saturday and remain over Sunday.
Miss Eda Smythe will go to Atchison
Saturday for a weeks visit.
Mr. W. S. Matthews of St. Louis has
returned from a trip to the northern
lakes and is spending a few days in
Topeka.
Miss Sample of Philadelphia, who has
been spending the past week with Mrs.
H. NJ. Phillips, went to Olathe today.
Judge w. A. Johnston went to Mime
apOlis, Kan.s today to spend a week; he
was accompanied by his neice, Miss
Brown, who has been visiting in To-
peka for two weeks.
Miss Nellie Travis of Kansas City is
in the city visiting Mrs. 3. B. Clary.
Mr. Allan Boyle is spending his two
weeks vacation in Old Mexico~
Mrs. J. E. Verlin and daughter Pearl
are spending the week in Emporia with
Mrs. Verlin's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James McKenna-
Mrs. L. d. Bonebrake Of Columbus.
wife of the state superintendent of pub
lie instruction of Ohio, is visiting with
Mrs. p. I. Bonebrake. She is returning
from the National Teachers association
held at Los Angeles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
ROOT RESTORES HARMONY.
New Secretary of War Acts In the
Role of Peacemaker.

New York. Aug. IA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Root acted in the role Of
peacemalSer and as a result everybody at
the war department is pleased with every
body else. The delightfully."- harmonious
condition of affairs prevailing in depart
ment circles was brought about by the sec
retary's announcement that the order re-
specting the status of the inspector gem
erals office would be so modified that it
would be satisfactory to everybody con
cerned. Now General Miles is pleased,
General Breckenridge smiles and General
Corbin is gratifed. The only man who
seems to be little weary is the secre-
tary himself, who for nearly two hours
today listened to learned discussion by
General Miles of the reasons why he
should have control of the inspector gen.
eral department equally with the secre-
tary of war and why he should receive
report from the artillery and cavalry as
heretofore. Upon the conclusion of this
conference the secretary listened very
carefully to General Breckenridge who is
satisfied to remain under the control of
General Miles and to General Corbin and
the order as issued will depart but little
from that under which the inspector gen
erals department has been conducted in
the past. Thus General Miles has SECURED
a victory over former Secretary .Alger
and Secretary Root has temporarily, at
least, restored harmony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
DEWEY'S LETTER OF 1878
Asking Permission to Take Manila In
Case of War Cannot Be Found

Washington, Aug. 1I.-Announcement
Is made at the navy department that
an examination of files there, failed to
discover the letter writer 10y Admiral
then Commander Dewey, in 1873, asking
to be assigned to the capture of the
city of Manila in case war with Spain
resulted from the Virginius trouble.
1t is highly probable that Commander
Dewey's letter was not an official COM
munication, but that such a missive
was sent to Washington at the time
mentioned is a matter of knowledge on
the part of those who were on duty in
the Narragansett. When Admiral
Dewey arrives there is no doubt felt by
those familiar with the facts that he
will establish their truth beyond ques-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The younger crowd have been having
the parties all to themselves this week
and a number of delightful ones have
been given. One of the most charming
was a progressive tea Wednesday even
ing given by Miss Allabelle Troutman
for Miss Helen and Mr. Fred Garoen-
hire of New York city.
The tea was a course affair served on
small tables on the lawn at Z O'Clock.
The guests found their places by means
of small cards with a four-leaf clover
pasted in one corner. On the girls
cards was written;
"a charm this clover has tits true,
May it prove Its luck tonight to you"
On the young mems cards was written
this verse:
May this clover bring you luck,
In all the moves you make,
For after every course
You'll another table take"
The tables were all prettily decorated
with nasturtiums. The porch was artis-
tic and comfortable with Indian rugs
spread on the floor and quantities Of
chairs. pillows and cosy corners.
In the evening each one had to write
a telegram consisting of ten words,
each one beginning with the letter M.
Mr.. viii Wick was awarded the prize
for writing the best one his telegram
was as follows: Mail me more money;
mighty"
The invited guests were Miss Berenice
Fuller, Miss Nettie Ware, Miss Bessie
Bates, Miss Louise Kellam, Miss Ida
Tinker. Miss Mamie Veale. Miss Addie
Skinner Miss Mary Daniels, Miss
Agnes Gunther, Miss Alice Lalxin, Miss
Grace Atwood. Miss Jessie tToss OF
Newton, Miss Kittie Harrison, Miss
Helen Gardenhire, Mr.. Fred Garden
hire, Mr.. Nesbit Smith, Mr. Bernard
Crosby, Mr.. Dana Davis, Mr. James
Lacey, Mr.. Frank Smith, Mr.. Bert Cook,
Mr.. Fred Barnes, Mr.. Urbin POindeXter,
Mr.. Will Wick, Mr.. Paul Mulvane, Mr..
Norton Payne, Mr. James Stewart and
Mr.. Hobart Mills.
An Informal Party.
Miss Grace Atwood entertained a few
Of her friends informally Thursday af-
ternOOn at her home on West Street
in honor of Miss Helen Gardenhire.
Games and music were the features of
the afternoon; refreshments were
served and the time was thoroughly
enjoyed by the following guests: Miss
Helen Gardenhire. Miss Jessie Goss of
Newton, Miss Allabelle TrOutman, Miss
Nettie Ware Miss Addie Skinner, Miss
Berenice Fuller, Miss Ida Tinker, Miss
Mary Daniels and Miss Mamie Veale.
Another Camping Party.
Camping parties seem to be more pop
ular than ever this summer; several are
out now and many others are planning
to go soon.
Mr. ana Mrs. w. G. Johnston, Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Becker. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Haynes, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Clark and Mr.. and Mrs. George Bell
will go to Cedar Heights near Martins
hill Saturday to camp for two weeks.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. Robert Brock of Manhattan ar
rived Thursday to visit Miss Alice P
Atwood at her home on West street.
Miss Laura Crow left Thursday for a
four weeks visit in Guthrie, Ok, and
Colorado.
Mrs. w. G. Johnston entertained at
a pleasant seven o'clock dinner Wed
nesday evening complimentary to Miss
Margaret Eva Mayberry of Mcpherson.
The guests present were Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. A A.
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THREATEN RUIN.
Beers VIII Wreck the Country
In Case Of War.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Boer organ an
London, the Standard and Diggers'
News. today publishes a Johannesburg
dispatch threatening Great Britain, in
the event of war. saying the Beers are
determined to wreck the mines and ir-
retrievably ruin the general body of
shareholders by blowing up millions
worth of machinery, adding that war
will mean the absolute ruin of Johannes
burg, both as a town and as a mining
center and saying:
while it will doubtless end in VIC
tory for England, the price of that vic
tory will be the ruin of thousands who
ought to consider the price they must
pay before authorizing the government
to declare war;
Another Johannesburg. dispatch, how
ever, predicts further Concessions and
says:
1.-THE reply of the Transvaal to the
proposal for a joint inquiry is being de-
layed until the government has pre-
pared a scheme granting the Outlanders
Immediate and substantial representa-
ton as the Transvaal Will make every
effort to avert Intervention in the in
ternal affairs of the country"
AMMUNITION COMING IN.
Aug. 1.-THE German East Africa line
steamer Reichstag has arrived here
from Hamburg, Naples and Mombasa
with 400 cases of cartridges and other
stores for the Transvaal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
CAUGHT FROM WIRES.
Home of A. A Robinson Damaged by
Smoke.

The fire department was called by tel
ephone alarm at 7:05 this morning to the
home of A. A Robinson. $40 Tyler street.
When the firemen arrived the house
was 50 filed with smoke that It was i'm
any length of time. The fire was located
in the pockets of the partitions where the
folding doors slid back, and extended
from the first floor to the top of the sec
Ond floor. The doors were cut away and
pieces of flooring removed and the chen1i-
cal stream was used to extinguish the
fire. The fire was caused by wires. The
house is wired for electric lights, te1e-
phone and burglar alarms and the fire
started where all the wires radiate fro
switch board. Nearly ever wire connec-
ton was burned. Had the fire started in
the middle of the night it would probably
have Quilted the house before discovered.
Chief Wilmarth said the greatest loss
would be from smoke While it is hard to
estimate the loss by smoke he thinks that
$500 will cover the damage. The windows
were opened and the house aired as soon
as was possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
BLIND WITH ECZEMA
Three Children Afflicted 20 Months.
CURED BY CUTICURA.

My second child got eczema when seven
months old. Three months later nay first child
got it, and following him, the last one, two
years old. For twenty months they suffered
fearful agony. Their whole bodies. especially
their faces, were so sore and raw that they
were blind half the time. No words can
describe the suffering Of my second child,
whose whole body was one bloody mass. He
was constantly crying, could get no sleep, and
he actually did not look human. tried doctor
after doctor without the slightest relief. The
first application of CUTTCURA brought relief
in each case, and after fourteen DAYS treat
ment with CUTICURA SOAP and CUTICURA
(ointment), the worst case was cured.
Mrs. ANNIE RING, SIS E. 18th St., Ny. City.
SLEEP FOR sKN-ToRTuEED BABIEs and rest for tired
mothers in a warm bath with CUrIcUEA soar, and
single application Of oUrIccEA Colntmenf. greatest Of
enolientH and skin
Sold throughout the world. PorTEa D. AND c. Corr,
Sole Props, Boston. 80. Eew 70 Cure Eczema" free.
DHDVc OWN ScALr zHd HAIR Beautasd b.
BHD y OAAN CUz1cUHA Soar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
IN Is DAYS.
Dominican Government Expects to
End the Revolt.

Puerto Plata, Aug. 11.Governor Pep
pin has moved to Monte Christi with
1.5OO men, infantry and cavalry. The
uprising in Santo Domingo, Minister
Cordero says, will be put down in fifteen
days.
minister of finance, landed here today
from an armed steamer and with their
stats departed Immediately for Santi-
ago de Caballeros.
The government announces that for
eign money will be allowed to enter and
circulate freely without restriction from
the government and that the retirement
of bank notes will begin August II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
Must Play the Game over.

New York, Aug In E Young,
president of the National Base Ball
league, today informed Frank Bancroft.
business manager of the Cincinnati
club, that the game that the Giants
won from the Reds at the Polo ground
on Decoration day afternoon had been
thrown out and would have to be play
ed over. Cincinnati protested because
Cincinnati protested the game because
Carney, the umpire, allowed Gleason
to score without having touched the
plate. It was this decision that won the
game for the Giants to 5-otherwise
the score would have been a tie, each
team with runs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
LOST M'KINLEY'S MONEY.
Robert Walker Now Files q Petition
In Bankruptcy.

Chicago, Aug. ia special to the
Tribune from Cleveland, O., says:
Robert L. Walker, of Poland, Ma
honing county, filed a petition in in
is the man whom President Mckinley
was interested with in a metal stamp
ing business and lost his entire property
through signing notes for Walker.
Walker admits liabilities to the amount
of 800, 900 and AYERS that he was with
out assets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
FIRE AT DALLAS.
One of the Largest Buildings In the
City Destroyed

Dallas. Tex, Aug. 11-Fire this morn
ing completely destroyed the Guild
building, one of the largest buildings in
the city, occupied by the Darragh Fur
niture and Storage company The
fourth and fifth floors were occupied by
families.
Many heroic rescues were made by
f1remen. The Clifton hotel, on the west
and the Darlington Produce company
building were partly demolished by
falling walls and are now burning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
NEW YORK DELEGATES
To Trust Conference Named by Gov.
Roosevelt

Albany. N. Y, Aug. 11.-Governor
Roosevelt has appointed the following
delegates to the conference on trusts
to be held in Chicago beginning the 18th
of September next: Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, John G. Carlisle, DR.. Albert Shaw,
w Bourke Cochran, George Gunton, F.
B. Thurber and Henry White
1t IS possible that this list may be
added to at q later day.
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nrazet Committee Adjourns.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Mazet COM
mittee of investigation held an execu-
tive session this morning prior to the
regular session and decided to adjourn
from today until September u. Mr..
Hoffman (Dem.) contended that the
committee should sit continuously until
it had completed it's work, but in the
absence of his colleague, Mr.. Roland,
the only other Democratic member of
the committee, he was outvoted, 4 to 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
Coz al Fira Hvdranta.

The following table prepared by Mr..
John w. Hill. c. E, of Cincinnati. Ohio.
is quite interesting. The figures are from
reports made by the city clerks in 1898.
Annual charge for fire MIGRANTS in q
cities where the waterworks are operated
and owned by private corporations:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
Homeseekers Excursion Via the
Santa Fe Route.

On August Is will sell tickets to points
in Arkansas, Arizona, Indian Territory,
Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at
one fare plus 81 for the round trip See
Santa BE agent for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
EX-JUDGE PALMER DEAD.
Received Injuries Stepping From a
Car Which Resulted Fatally.

St. Johns, N. b, Aug. 11.-Al Palmer.
formerly judge Of the supreme court of
New Brunswick. died last night He
was injured badly while stepping from
a street car a short time ago and his
death was from that cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
COMMISSIONERS ACT.
Charities Convention Formally Invited
to Come to Topeka.

The county commissioners have adopted
the following resolutions unanimously; .
Whereas, The national conference OF
charities and correction has selected To-
peka as the place for holding its 9th an
nual session in May. 1900, and
whereas. Said organization should be
encouraged by all public officers who are
in any way connected with the penal and
charitable institutions of the state county
or city. and
Whereas, Hon. c. E. Faulkner. of Min
neapolis, Mimi, president of said organi-
cation has requested the commissioners
OF each county in the state to attend and
participate in said national conference,
therefore be it
Resolved, That the invitation of Presi-
dent Faulkner be accepted, and that we
pledge to him and his associates our earn
est assistance in making the Topeka
meeting one of pleasure and profit to all
who attend:
Resolved, That we commend this invita-
ton to the los boards of the state and urge
that each county send at least one repre-
sentative to the conference, to the end
that may be the better prepared to
perform the duties imposed upon US as
the guardians of the criminal and unfor
tunate classes of society
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

Glasses fitted by Chas Bennett, OPP
tieian. $50 Kan. ave-, give perfect sat-
isfaction always.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

tional hydrants SO.
OBJ First 100 hydrants, $75 each. Add
tfonaI MIGRANTS $50.
(c) Works now owned by city.
Ia First 147 MIGRANTS, $46.66 each. Ad-
ditional MIGRANTS $50.
(e) In addition to this rate per annum,
the city pays 10 cents per 200 gallons for
water used for flushing sewers, sprinkling
of streets and water troughs.
IL Gravity system; no fire pressure re-
quired; steam fire engines used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

An exchange tells of a milkman who
discovered some goId-bearing quartz In
his back yard. This is evidently a ty-
pograp hica1 error, as the quarts re-
ferred to probably contained about
pint and a half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
In His Steps, 10

In His Steps, Zoe.
We can now sell Rev. Sheidon's I'm
His Steps, for Zoe. Benefits Book
Store, $50 Kan. ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
SUMNER CLOTHING ONR-THIRD OFF

$l.OO Alpaca Coats now at. ....!.67c
$I.OO Crash Linen Pants now at. 67c
$l.5O and Sl.75 Black Alpaca Coats, 81
$500 Crash Suits now at. ....$I.5O
$500 Crash Suits now at ..... 1.9S
$3.9s Blue Serge Coat and Vest. 2.65
$500 Blue Serge Coat and Vest. 1855
$500 Fine Wool Crash Suits, now 5.34
The evening times., 1899-03-16

Rev. L. Edwards. pastor of the English Baptist
Church at Minersyille. Pa. when suffering with
rheumatism advised 10 Try Chamberlain :
Pain Balm. He says: "A few applications Of
this liiiimcnt proved of great service TO me Ii
subduod the Inflammation and relieved the pain.
Should any sufferer profit 10y giving Pain Balm a
trial il viii please me" For sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggist. OBS F
Street northwest; Connecticut Avenue and $ ST.
northwest, and 1925 Maryland Avenue northeast.
Heuricl's beer is the power Of thought and
the magic Of the mind.
The evening times., 1899-03-16

amusement will be unanimous IN tnls city
next week big advance sale for Monroe
ard Mack's production of Johnny on the
Spot' is reported at the Academy OF music.
The-boy office window was opened for bus--
ness this morning and it is said that many
tickets have been taken out OF tae rach
since then The stars of the new farce are
mentioned as being very funny feiiows anu
much that is good has also been said ana
written of the piece itself Altogether it
looks as though the comedians and the 10
cal public should both be pleased with the
coming Washington engagement.
EIGHT acts compose the usual vaudeville
olio and if two of these are good the eh>
tertainment is said to be a merltorlous one.
This being true much may be eApecled oi
the Clark Brothers Royal Entertainers,
which open next week at Kernan's NO
Ices than eleven teams are announced to
annear in the bill outside of the after
niece advertised-a farce, entitled AN Al
derman's Election" Many of the special
lists are well known here for past Efforts
Among them are Howard and Emerson,
singers and illustrators of songs; Tenley
and Simonds. Irish wits; "The Cosmopoii-
tan Trio" musicians the Mignant Family,
in a novel turn; Annie Morriss, Rag-time
soubrette;' the Bernard Sisters. dancers;
Wilson ana MaSSOney, ShetSHisio, DiAioS
and Weston, as the musical tramp and his
partner: Gordon and Hughs, Viola Griffin
and Kittie Franklin.
The ever popular Truly Shattuck heads
the bill to be, offered next week at the
Bijou and THE California Nightingale
will be REINFORCED by many people quite
as clever as herself. Among these are
Mr.. and Mrs. Boston, who appear in one
act play; Topack and Steele, eccentriques;
Gussie Nelson, serio-c comic; the Oriyilles
noveltyists; Banks Winters, and Little
Mona, great favorites with Manager
Grieves' patrons; Mr.. and Mrs. Ford West
and the Biiou Stock Company.
The evening times., 1899-03-16

Hoyt Laughing triumph, ~ Stranger in
New York" will be the attraction next
week at the National Theatre. The piece
will be presented by the original cast.
which embraces the most talented and best
known comedians in the employ of Messrs.
Hoyt and Mckee This company is headed
by Harry Conor, Harry Gilfoil, Anna Boyd
and France Lillian Wicks, who will be seen
in the roles originally written for them. II
is promised that the farce will return
brighter and better than ever, as Mr.. Hoyt
made several important changes and i'm
provements in this musical comedy prior to
its presentation al the Duke of York's The
atre. London. Messrs. Conor and Harry
Gilfoil with Messrs. Boyd will be remem-
bered as the leading features in the famous
"A Trip to Chinatown" and the engage
ment at the National next week will mark
the first time since the palmy days of
Chinatown" that these clever artists have
been seen together on local stage
Everyone who combines taste for thea
tricals with a good memory will recall Ma
rie Dressler and her work in The Lady
Slayey." The clever manner in which this
clever woman portrayed a comic adventur-
ess in that production is worthy of being
kept in mind and probably a good half of
those who saw the offering have retained
mental portraits OF its star. Just as few
have forgotten Walter Jones impersonation
in 1872" and the admirers of both people
viii be likely to turn out in force next week
when the two appear together at the Grand
Opera House This class is also to be re-
enforced by friends of the other able folk
to be seen in that entertainment, among
them Beatrice Moreland: Arthur Amsden.
a musician; the Gilmore sisters, sketch
team; Alice Maylyn, soprano; Zazelle and
Vernon, comedy acrobats; Nellie Seymour,
serio-comic and Wertz and Adair, novelty
lists.
Despite the fact that the lighter forms of