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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

Picnic to be held under the auspices
of The Cottage Praying Band at
Czankie, July 4, has been postponed to
some other date on account Of rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

Iowa has III city-owned waterworks
and IS in private hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03
Az Fnidemio of niarrtI1aa.

Mr.. A. Sanders. writing from Coacoanut
Grove, Fla, says there has been quite
epidemic OF diarrhoea there. He had Sc
we're. attack and was cured by four doses
of Chamberlain Colo, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. He says he also recon-
mended It to others and they say 1t is
the hest medicine they ever uAed. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fog ler's Ex-
tract of Wild Straw berry. CUES dysen-
terry, dfarrhOea, seasickneesss nausea.
PLEASANT to take. Perfectly hkrmless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

During the first year a woman is IL
love with a man she always pictures
him to herself with a halo. After tina.
it's a hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

Hot? Well rather Cool off by drop
ping into Squires' Pharmacy ans drinking
2 twentieth Kansas. HeadqlIA rters for
Beggs' Hair Remover. 732 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

subscribers of the state Journal away
during the summer may have the paper
mailed regularly each day to any ad-
dress at the rate of thirty cents
month. No subscriptions taken for less
than thirty cents. Address changed as
often as desired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

It's funny thing that a girl so sell
dom notices the look of relief in a mans
face when she tells him she doesn't love
him that WaY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

Marriage is about the only thing left
that a man can run up against these
days without fearing an injunction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

IF'rOm the New York Press.
Genius is talent with both eyes open.
The saddest thing about love is the
fact that one can love more than once.
It's never safe to ask d girl to marry
you till she has already had a chance to
say she wouldn't
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

What has become of the old fashioned
woman who thought it highway rob-
berry to take money for skim milk?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

Some men don't seem to do anything
but watch the thermometer and change
their clothing to correspond with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

The most wretched looking sight we
know anything about Is an unsuccess-
full agent"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

The men are always hearing that they
should be ashamed to look their inno-
cent children in the face. The men
wonder how grown woman Of sense
feels about taking a prize won at a card
party home to her children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

An Atchison man is in tough luck: he
is tired of life, and can find no one to
back him for an Arctic expedition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

When a circus is in town, a man who
has little children is regarded as very
lucky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

A little cottage in town that was call
ed Eden HIP by the bridal couple
moving into it a year ago, has had its
name changed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

When a wife is away from home, sh,
reads her husbands letters through
carefully to find something upon which
suspicion may alight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03
GLOBE SIGHTS

TFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
This is the famine season for school
lchers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

When a man fails in business. Ell
quette demands that his wife must no
offend his creditors by getting a nev
dress inside Of ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

What is so rare as a. day in June ?
asks the poet Well. there's the 29t
day Of February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

I'm right" said a man in discussion
with his wife, but I'm out talked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

There are very few men who hav
bOils and very few who don't hav
trouble with their kin. The story c
Job should be revised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

People talk Of others as "breakins
into society" as if it were done will
dynamite and a pick, instead of witt
luncheons and prizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

A man is in love with his wife so lon
as it doesn't occur to him that he /
getting nothing out of his salary but hi
board and clothes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

The man who marries an heiress evil
IDENTIFY believes in beginning with the
golden wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

In a community where every reputa-
able man works, loafing is disgraceful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

Any man who ever had any dealings
with an Indian is fully convinced that
he is a redskin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

LFrom the Chicago NewsJ
The man who serves his friends never
lcks employment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-03

The man who smiles if called an ego
fist will get mad if called a perfec
crank.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
WEEK CROP REPORT.
Condition of tho Staples in Agriculture
Throughout tho Country.

Condition of the staples in Agriculture
Throughout tho Country.
WAsHINoroN. Aug 28-The weekly sum
mary OF crop conditions issued by the Weather
Bureau says:
While the drought conditions reported at
the close OF the previous week have been re-
lieved locally in the South Atlantic States.
drought continues with increased severity in
Texas. Oklahoma, southern Missouri and
Michigan. and rain Is much needed in tho
Ohio valley. the lower lake region, New
England and generally throughout the south
ern and central Rocky Mountain districts.
Very favorable weather conditions prevailed
In Iowa. Northern Missouri. Nebraska ana
Kansas. but as IN tho previous week reports
from the Dakotas and MINES ota.. .Abnorlnaily
cool weather continued on the Pacific coast.
With rains unusual for the season IN Washing
persistent provaIence 81 low tempsrature has
proved Injurious to the raisin Grapes,
q the Central Mississipp and Ohio Valleys Is
HSrs hs. 90 to- rs
northern Missouri. Kansas. NeSraska the Is.
States have been more favorable and Gener-
ally the crop has made good progress In these
ess prosnG IN PARTS Of ana Kan
cas-. All reports indicate that the crop has
maze rdplu duNduComonG toward maturity.
Minnesota.
Reports Of injury to grain In shock and stack
continue, from the Dakotas aud Minnesota.
principally. however. as result OF rains OF
previous weeks, The delayed harvesting Of
August. Grain IN ehock has also been injured
by rains in Washington and Oregon. hut In
Oregon the rains wore Of material benefit to
the late spring grain and other crops.
While reports Of rust al shedding In cotton
are somewhat less numerous in the eastern
portion OF the cotton bolt, In the central and
western districts the reports, Of rust and she'd
ding continue uhdiminished. prem ture open
ing being quite generally reported with gem
eral deterioration In the ondltion Of the crop.
Favorable progress has been made In cutting
and housing tobacco. which work is generally
we'll advanced. The late crop needs rain in
Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
The previously reported IN favorable outlook
for apples continuee. although some varieties.
principally the early, ore abundant In rarts OF
Nebraska. Kansas. Illinois, Indiana. and in the
middle Atlantic States and Southern New Eng
land. The reports generally indicate that the
fruit 10 dropping extensively,
Much blowing for fall seeding has been done
in Iowa, northern Missouri. Nebraska and
uniavorabIe FOL. this work In the States OF the
Qhiq valley and New England and the west
Gulf districts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
MORE TROUBLE FOR FEITNER.
Supreme Court VIII Review Lorillard and
Rhineiander Assessments.

Supreme Court VIII Review Lorillard and
Rhineiander Assessments.
writs OF certorari TO review tho assessments
by the Tax Commissioners for 1899 on large
holdings Of realty. granted mainly on allega-
tions Of inequality. were issued by Justice
Book staver OF the Supreme Court yesterday.
Louis l.. Lorilard, Henry l. Barley and
Henry G. Barley. as trustees for Mary l.. Bar
hey. ask a review Of assessments on fifteen
parcels OF realty. mostly situated downtown.
and OF great value. The properties were left to
the trustees under the will OF Peter Lorillard.
who died in 1867. to pay tho net income for life
to Mary l.. Barley. Mary l.. Barley got an in
dlvidual writ to review the assessment on her
property. 402 Broadway. assessed at 100000
She says the assessment ought to be 100000
Louis L. Lorillard. Lawrence Kip and Rich
ard 8. McCreery. rs trustees. obtained q writ
to review the assessment on ten parcels. in
Guiding 1877 and 789 Broadway. which they
hold under the will OF Peter Loriard to pay
the income for life to Eva L. Kip. Jacob Loril-
lard. Louis L. Lorllard. Jr.. Henry @. Barley
and Louis l.. Lorillard. as trustees under tho
same will to pay tho income for life to Louis L.
Iorillard. ask review Of the assessments on
eight parcels. four OF which are on Broadway.
Petcr Lorllard and Louis H. Lorillard. as
trustees under the same will for the benefit for
life OF Jacob Lorillard. have obtained writs to
review the assessment on eleven parcels. Of
which three are on Broadway.
William Rhinelander has obtained o writ to
review tho assessments on upward OF thirty
parcels. mostly situated on the upper east side.
Henry l. Barley has secured a writ for the
review OF the assessment on IL East Seventy
foprth atraaf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
THE T1SDERBTLT LOC0MOTIYE.
Splendid Results Attained Nv the Young
Millionaire's Creation.

complete description and plan OF the loco
motive recently designed for the New York
Central Railroad by Cornelius vanderbilt. Jr..
and now being tested at freight pulling on the
Mohawk division Of the road. Is printed in the
Septsmbe num- her OF Locomotive Engineering.
The Gro box. n corrugated tube "a inches In
diameter and / l feet ~. inches long. together
with 80 tubes. give q heating surface OF
235f.27 square feet. Tho great area Is 50 2
square feet Its furnace is the largest CORFU
gated one ever constructed. twenty-inch
brick wall thirty inches back from the tube
sheet forms q combustion chamber. The
boiler makes steam 40 readily that although
two three-inch consolidation safety valves set
at 1871 pounds were in place during tho first
trials Of tho engine. the steam pressure was
run up to 1876 pounds. In the last test OF an
ordinary engine, the steam pressure could
only be run up seven 20 :nds above the speci-
fed pressure. The evaporation In the new
engine was also very high. being SO pounds OF
water to the pound OF coal
The chief merit claimed for the corrugated
furnace Is that 1t does away with the trouble
some staybots. necessary to support and
strengthen the old style OF furnace. Smaller
sizes have been used for many years In marine
boilers. but one largo enough to steam big
locomotive Is an innovation. II 1t proves dura-
Bile. q revolution in locomotive boiler construc-
tion is predicted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30

with Spain. As ofIicer OF tho \. 8. Engineer
Corps. Class 1888. have had large
experience In three armies In prastical en-
cheering as we'll as ten years OF private execu-
tive work. My stan relations with Gen. G. H.
Thomas. II. W. Halleck and J. NJ. Scho-
fold, together with professional con-
ncction with three OF the most i'm
portnnt recent court mnrtIals. have
given me an experience OF the loose applca-
ton OF military law. covering periods OF thirty
years have had eleven years. mem bership
OF the Bar 10. s. Supreme Court 1901 and 1
know tho three principals In this struggle Of
law and fact Capt. Carter. Capt. Gillette and
Col. Barr)
do not hesitate to proclaim my agreement
with Mr.. Macveaah in the absolute innocence
OF Capt. o. NJ. Carter. and do this. having
taken steamer drawing 20 feet OF water
W. b. b. MiohiRan) up to the cotton wharf at
Savannah with 1900 souls on board under
my command. agree with Gen. w. p.
Craighill and Gen. Ludlow as to the great
value OF the Improvement. It has made
Savannah the principal U. s. shipping point for
Cuba The legal methods OF the court were
glaringly unjust and detective. The prefer
ment OF charges tunsigned) and the prosccu-
ton show the bitterest prejudice and gross
Ignorance OF engineering. am proud to
share this belief with such distinguished
engineers as my classmates Major j. H. VIII
lard and tho able Major W. L. Marshall.
l agree with Major +. A. Mahan tbrother
OF the world-renowned Capt Mahanl. I
agree with such successful civil engineers
OF distinction as Messrs. Wlsner 4 Ripley. and
detect the email revenge OF minor employees
in much Of the contradictory testimony. Capt.
Carter needs neither olemency nor covering
up. He deserves a quashing OF this trial on
both law and fact and to be restored In public
estimate to his Just rank among men"
Capt. Carter. when seen at tho New York
Athletic Club last night declined to say any
thing whatever about these statements.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
Army Orders
WASHINGTON, Aug 2a-These army orders
have been issued:


have been issued:
Second Lieut.. william a. Miles. Thirty. seventh
Infantry, TO Columbus Barracks; Second Lieut.
Augh Il p. AppleWhite, Seventh Artillery, from
Battery K to Battery NJ; Major John A. Logan
Thirty.thir Infantry, to Fort Fan Houston. Tex;
Ma. Gen. Wesley Merritt President OF the Army Re
ton; His L,Gut; Jos. /. Sanford. Assistant surgeon
assigned TO the Twenty ninth Infantry. vice Ander-
son; resigned. viii proceed :" Fort .Phonop. Ca.
The resignation of Capt. An rev c. QcAy. Assistant
Quarteru Aster. has been accepted.
Becnnd Lieut. AifIel MacCalmont Wilson. TWEEN
seth InfAntsy. from Colpm6n, Barsa'tL ohio. 70
Infantry. from Now York Sity 10 Fort Le.renworth.
Kan: Capt Noes g. ZeNinBk, Assistant Quarter
master, to Philadelphia; Pa. for duty At schnyEnl
from New York City 10 SSn Francisco.
Major OSkAlooAR NJ. Smith, CommisaarY of Sub
sistonee, from Washington to Manila A. Chief Com
missary. relieving Major David L. BrHinArd. Com
missAry OF Subsistence ord red TO Ban Frrnrisco;
Acting Assistant Surgeon Dwight b. Taylor, from
Columbus Barracks 70 San Francisco: Major George
W. nnthsrn. UomnissArJ OF subsiStence. from IA.
yAunah to South birmingham. Mas; Capt Robert
L. brown. Assistant QunrtrrmaSter 70 Cincinnati for
temporary duty. relieving Oap: Thomas Do Sns.
Assistant Quartz rmAster, ordered to Fort Stevens
Or; Captain Robert T. Robins Assistant Surgeon,
recently appointed. assigned to the Fortv.s-Vcnth
Infantry in Manila: First Lieut.. Edward Barrett
Assistant Surgeon. recently appointed to the Forty.
nrst Infantry at Camp Meade.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30

and perform their duties and the Military
Governor will be glad to have brought 10 his
attention by any one any error OF omission or
commission BY any public oflcer.
Because an offlcer is Republican or a Lib
eral. II does not follow that he Is incapable OF
rendering valuable public services, valuable
to all inhabitants. whatever their party
Vacancies aud removals will probably occur.
and in nlling such places balance OF power
between the parties and the non partisan will
be secured"
In view OF the great work which will fall
upon the Board OF Charities OF Porto Rico In
consequence OF the suffering from the effects
OF the hurricane, Gen. Davis has issued spe-
cial instructions regarding their work.
To this board he charges the supervision OF
the distribution Of food to the needy
II will make timely reouisition on head
quarters for the necessary material.
which will DO distributed to the depots and
transported by the duartermastsr's depart
ment. and II will see that all acquisitions by the
division inspectors are promptly filled. The
division inspectors and the local boards Of
charities will report at least once week to the
Board Of Charities at San Juan.
All military departments and officers are In
structed TO give the board every assistance In
the prosecution OF the relief work. and tho
board Is authorized to employ such personnel
and purchase materials as may be necessary to
carry on tho relief work. Numbered cards
will be issued by the municipal Boards and
signed by tho chairman. to the needy
Of his district. giving tho name and number OF
adults and children In the family. This card
will state how long tho family will need food
and is intended for four issues covering n
period OF four weeks. after which Il will be
taken up at the sub -depot and. II necessary. a
new card issued
A depot Of supplies will te established at San
Juan and at each military post and q sub de-
pot In the ohlaf town OF each municipal district
Tho ration for one person for ono week is to
consist Of three pounds Of rico and beans and
one pound Of dried cod-f or ba-
con. The sub-depots are to be in
charge OF the non missioned officers
Of the army who will be assisted by privates.
Gen. Davis has also reorRanized the judicial
system OF Porto Rico. The island ia divided
into five judicial districts whose respective
capital cities are Ban Juan, Ponce MayagueZ.
Arrecbo and Humacao. The Supreme Court
OF Porto Rico is to sit at San Juan and is to
consist Of one Chief Justice and four Associate
Justices. who will constitute Judicial Bench
for all civil and criminal business. A prose
cutting attorney Is also attached. who will rep
resent the State on all proper occasions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
KILLED HIMSELF IN HIS OFFICE.
Muehsam Had Been Dead Three Days whor
His Body Was Found.

Abraham Muehsam. an art dealers agent.
living at the Ashland House. was found dead
in his offlce at 90 Spring street yesterday morn
ing with bullct-hole in his temple. He must
have shot himself on Saturday afternoon. for
man In the ONCE next door remem bsrs having
heard a pistol about 4 o'clock on that
day.
Muehsam was found sitting at his desk with
his coat of and handkerchief tucked into his
collar and spread across his breast now.
cheap revolver was still In his hand. On the
desk in front OF him was new blotter adver-
Using a nerve food" III you are tired"
the advertisement began. and there was writ
ten over this. II am tired OF liie."
The suicide was 80 years old. . wdower and
chidless. He was we'll to do at one time. but
his income has been growing less for several
years. He was an Odd Fellow. Mason and
mem Der OF the Moses sane Society His sui
eide was a surprise to his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Black OF lat East EiGhty-second street. who
with Manager Brockway OF the Ashland House
went to his office yesterday to look for him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
WANT TO EXAMINE b. r. Us. BOOKS.
Stockholders Anxious to Know tho Total of
Unsatished Judgments.

Stockholders Anxious to Know the Total OF
Unsatished Judgments.
The following document in typewriter LETT
ter press and bearing across Its face In red Ink
the handwrltten inscription Copy of letter
sent Aug. %. l.. and w." was received at THE
Sun Office last evening:
Law OFFICE OF LAMB Voss.
Mutual Life Building. 30 Nassau street.
New York. Aug. %. 1899.
Brooklyn RaDid Trdnst Co., 1913 Montague street,
brooklyn. ~ T.:
GENTLEMEN;-We have been requested by
certain clients OF ours. stockholders Of your
company. to obtain for them an examination Of
your books by an accountant OF their selection.
May We ask at what time it Will be conve-
nent to you to have this examination NADER
We may state that the object which our
clients have In view Is to ascertain what
amount OF judgments against your company
remained unsatisfed On Juno 30 OF this year
the amount OF Judgments obtained against
your company since June 30. and the gross
amount OF the negligence suits now pending
against your company Very truly yours.
LAND L NOss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
FRANK ALIEN SEEKS DIVORCE.
Says Ho Spent Thousands Fighting His
Wife,s A ctions for EepRrntiOn.

Says He Spent Thousands Fighting His
Wife's Actions for separation.
Frank Allen has been directed by Justice
MacLean OF tho Supreme Court, to pay his
wife $50 counsel fee and $40 a month alimony
pending an action for absolute divorce which
no has brought against her. based on allega-
lions concerning her relations with Haskell
Phelps The Aliens were married In 1884 and
separated In 1887, since which time no says he
has spent thousands OF dollars In fighting her
actions for separation She lives with her
mother at 1l9 East Twenty sixth street and
Phelps boards there. Louis Lawrence AYERS
that he went there last spring to board at the
instance OF Allen to get evidence against his
wife. who. he said, is known in the house,
which is kept by defendants mother. as Miss
Hall. Defendant denies the charges OF inn
deity. She says her husband is an expert in
books and earns at least $4,000 year
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
Mrs. Grace Crooke sued for Divorce.

Mrs. Grace Crooke. formerly OF Bath Beach.
but now living in Bay Ridge. has been served
with the summons and complaint in an action
for an absolute divorce, Instituted by George
Crookc. who is an Insurance adjuster. Mrs.
Crooke Ia u daughter OF the late Police Justice
Frederick 8. Massey. who was prominent in
Democratic circles in Brooklyn. Tho couple
were married In 1901. and for several years
lived with the Massey family in Livingston
street They then went to Bath Beach where
Mrs. Crooke became quite popular. The
couple have not lived together for some time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
Navy Yard Notes.

The converted yacht Scorpion is being coalsd.
II is believed she will sail in few days for
Porto Rico.
Work was begun yesterday in fitting up the
collier Marcellus with tho new device for coal
Ing vessels at sea.
The boilers OF the Detroit were tested yes
tsrday and proved satisfactory She will Join
the North Atlantic squadron In a short time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
4 Weqv FzaVor
for the Coffee
ADD
Grape
Nuts
A Combination of Beverage
with Food.

Coffee in itself contains no nourishment
we all know, but when two teaspoons of
Grape Nuts food are added to cup of coffee,
a new favor is found and the best of nourish-
ing food obtained.
It is a novel experience in food and drink
and worth trying. People who cannot digest
coFe. will find Postum Cereal Coffee, when
properly boiled, charming beverage with
coffee taste and color, but with great food
value, being n reality food drink. Grape
Nuts stirred into hot Postum gives one an ideal
sombination.-Adn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
Hotel Manager Dev,ns Arrested.

LONG BRANCH. n. j.. Aug 2A-John 7. Devinc.
manager OF the Hollywood Hotel, was arrested
to day by Special Court Constable Charles L.
Strong charged with maintaining n slot ma
chino In his hotel after orders had boon Issued
by Mayor Chandler for wholesale removal OF
them Mr. Devine gave 81 600 bail for his APP
pearance before the Monmouth county Grand
Jury next month.