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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
A. DEATH TRAP.
Another Added to the List of
Soldier Greek Bridge Victims.

Another death has been added to the
list that the Santa F'e bridge over Sol
der creek north Of the city is RESPONSE
bic for. James L. Holman, a young
man who has been working as brake
man on the Santa F'e but few weeks,
was struck on the back of the head by
the iron Orders of the bridge and in
stantly killed shortly before IL o'clock
Friday night.
Holman is the third man within the
past year to be killed at the bridge He
was standing in the gangWay of the
tank at the rear of the freight train
when the engine started across the
bridge. The bridge Orders struck the
back of his head with sufficient force to
crush in the skull His body was pull
ed off the gangway and rested on the
ironwork until it was removed to a way
car and brought into the depot in this
city.
The body was later taken to an un-
dertaking establishment where an in
quest was held this morning The yer
dict was of accidental death. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet been
made.
Holman lived with his parents at 522
Madison street. His brother is a Santa
when the body of young Holman was
brought in. He was a cousin Of C. G.
Gault.
1t seems that the bridge across Sold
Ter creek is narrower than the majority
of bridges on the Santa Fe, and that
extra precautiOn has to be taken by
trainmen in crossing it. In the past
several years it has proved a veritable
death trap, a number of men having
lost their lives there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
ABANDONS TOPEKA.
Salvation Army Gives Up the Hospital
and Its Organization.

The Salvation Army hospital, which
has caused so much trouble to the resi-
dents of that part of town where it is
located, has been closed, so far as the
Salvation army is concerned and has
been turned over to the Kansas Medi-
cal college. and viii be kept open for
pay patients and clinical instruction in
connection with the Medical school. A
physician will be appointed by the col
lege to have charge of all patients
taken there. It is doubtful if this will
suit the community any better.
The Salvation army was for many
years a very strong organization in To-
peka, and at one time had upwards of
seventy members, but it has disinte-
grated. Many changes have taken place
in the officers in command. and with
the departure of Captain Milne. a few
days ago, the army went to pieces here
and the few remaining members are
left without a leader.
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DARK FOR THE Beers.
An American officer Describes the
Conditions in the TransvaaL

New York, Aug. ia special to the
Herald from Washington says:
In a report received at the navy de-
partment from Rear Admiral Howison,
that officer describes the tension exist
ing between the TranSVaal and Great
Britain. He indicates that war may be
precipitated by the hot headedness of
the Beers.
Though Admiral Howison was not
sent to the TranSvaal upon any dip1o-
matte mission, he went to that country
when the Chicago arrived at DeIagoa
bay last month and Joined the ship at
Capetown, after having made a careful
study of the condition prevailing in the
sections of the country through which
he passed. Because of the important
recommendation made by the admiral
and his statements respecting the con-
dition of the Outlanders, the authorities
are d1sincHned to make his report pub
lie. 1t would not be surprising in the
event of war if the British government
requested the United States to take
care of its interest in the Transvaal,
and a ship from the South Atlantic
station will undoubtedly be sent to
Delagoa bay to safeguard American in
tereStS.
there can be only one result of a war
between Great Britain and the South
African republic-the absorption of the
latter country. The Beers are deter
mined, however, to fight for their indie
pendence. They migrated years ago to
their present homes in order to escape
foreign dominion, and they are deter
mined to maintain their independence
or die in it's defense.
1t is apparent that Admiral Howison
sympathizes with the Outlanders, as he
says they pay five-sixths of the taxes
and represent three-fifths of the wealth
of the country. There is no doubt, he
thinks, that the Boer government is
very favorably inclined toward Ameri-
can citizens, but it can not extend pri-
vileges to them not accorded to the cit
liens of other nations, because of the
application of the most favored ma
tiOnal clause and the necessity of treat
ing all foreigners alike.
Admiral HOwison describes the mines
as fabulously rich, and devOtes a por-
ton of his report to the characteristics
of the Beers. He says they are very
superstitious and mentions the declin-
alton of the VoIksraad to pass a bill
for Kidding the country of the grass
hopper scourge and for overcoming the
effects of drought, the reason given be-
ing that it would be unwise to attempt
to thWart the will of Providence. 1t is
apparent, from reading the admiraPs
report, that he believes the Beers have
put themselves in as good a condition
of readiness as possible, but it is evil
dent he sees but one outcome of a war
their SubjugatiOn.
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CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS.
Damage to the Gable Ship Hooker
Investigated.

Manila, Aug. 1e.-6 p. m.-The board
appointed TO examine into the causes
o. the grounding OF the United States
ashore near the mouth Of Corregidor
harbor at the entrance of Manila bay,
finds that the accident occurred in day
light on a reef shown on the chart and
that there were evidences of careless
ness on the part of the navigator of the
vessel The cable instruments and other
property have been removed from the
Hooker and the cable is now being re-
moved. If no storm intervenes, hopes
are entertained that the vessel may be
hauled off and repaired. Her hull has
been badly torn by the coral reef on
which she struck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

they are on everything, wells, silksk,
cotton goods and even hosiery.
Dark red is to be one of the popular
fall colors.
To be strictly up-to-date you must
have a plaid skirt. The stores are full
of plaids, the gaudier the better and
these are to be worn with jackets OF
plain colored material.
Many of the pretty organdy and
mousseline de sole waists are made
without Innings and are worn over silk
slips of any desired color. This is con-
venient for the woman of limited
means as she may easily freshen up
her waist by wearing a different slip,
stock and belt
Velvet combined with organdy or
lawn is stylish, but the velvet has to
be used with discrimination or the eff
feet will be heavy.
The Paris fashions say that the cor
rect fail coat viii be of light cloth, al
most cream color in fact, and cut like
an immense box coat, reaching to the
knees Nothing homelier can be i'm
agined and it is safe to say that they
Will never become popular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
NOW TOW TRUST.
Fifteen Mills Which Control the
Country's Output In a Combine.

Chicago, Aug. ia special to the
Times Herald from Des Moines, says:
Fifteen tow mills have formed a com
bine by which they expect to control
the tow market of the country.
Headquarters for the combine have
Western. where a large factory is in
operation and where A. G. Brown, who
has engineered the combine, has been
placed in charge of the interests of the
new company which has been incor-
pOrated.
1t is claimed that practically all tow
used in the country is manufactured in
these fifteen mills, which are located
in northern Iowa, southern Minnesota
and the DakotaS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
X. C. TENNIS TOURNEY.
To Be Held on the Darlington Courts
A Long List of Premiums


An open tennis tourney, the first held
be held week after next. The Dyking-
ton club has decided to give a five days
all-comers tournament, beginning Tues
day, August 20, and continuing through
the week.
The event is in charge of Carter
Wilder, DR.. Harry Vaughan and other
experienced tournament managers, and
will be great gathering of racket
Wielders. Everybody is eligible.
With DR.. Sheldon, DR.. Vaughn, James
Wilder, Jones, DR.. Litchfield, Pierce
and others of the Dykingtons. Aud,
and playmates from the OrindaS: Dav-
is, Gibson and others from Kansas
City, Kan, and some from the Mellier
Tennis club, the two Kansas Citys will
furnish over a score of entries From
Lees Summit Dryden and three or four
other cracks may be looked for, while
Ed. Carroll and Sidney Griggs of
Lawrence, doubles champions of kan
sas, O. V. Vernon of Emporia, Webster
Wilder of Topeka, and a half dozen
other KansanS whose tennis is worth
anyone's time, have already signified
their desire to play here.
Frank Eberhardt, the new Kansas
champion, is also expected from Sa-
lima, but unfortunately Arthur Hays,
the premier of the Kansas City play
ers, will not be home to uphold the
Darlington clubs end in singles.
A silver cup has been offered by
Schneider as the trophy for the winner
of the singles, and two PIN rackets for
the victors in the doubles. There will
be long list of good prizes not now
complete The entrance fee has been
placed at 81 per man. Entries should
building, Kansas City, Mo. Entries
close August &C.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
THE KISSING BUG
Has Been Known to Science For rs
Years, Says Dr. Howard

Columbus. O.. Aug. 19--Dr. L o.
Howard government entomologist Of
Washington will read a paper before
the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science next Tuesday on
the so-called kissing bug"
DR.. Howard says the kissing bug, so
called, has been known to science for
so to 70 years. He has found in his in
vestigations that the bug is more fire.
Quent this year than hitherto, probably
on account of climatic conditions IA
vorabIe to the propagation of the in
Seuct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
6. A. R.
Special Train to Philadelphia via
Santa Fe-The Official Route.

Santa Fe-The Official Route.
On September the Santa F'e will
run special train to Philadelphia for
the sole accommodation of members of
the G. A. R., their families and friends,
who may desire to witness the unus-
ually attractive exercises attending
the Thirty third National Encampment
to be held September 40. The low rate
of S30-55 for the round trip has been
made for this event The train will be
composed of Pullman palace and tour
list sleepers, and free reclining chair
cars. T. L King, agent, Topeka, has a
folder filled with information interest
ing to such as have trip east in view.
Very low rates to New York, Washing
ton, Old Point Comfort, Ocean Grove,
Gettysburg, etc, viii be made, and may
be taken advantage of by persons hold
ing Santa F'e Route tickets to Philadel-
phia.
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Garfield Park MarshaPs Band Con.
cert tomorrow

During the civil war. as well as in our
late war with Spain, diarrhOea was one
of the most troublesome diseases The army
had to contend with. In many instances
it became chronic and the old soldiers still
suffer from it. Mr.. David Taylor Of Wind
Ridge, Greene Co, Pa, is one Of these.
He uses Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and says he never
found anything that would give him such
quick relief. It is for sale by all drug
gistS.
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Anna Kramer, Margaret Mccarthy,
Nellie Neviu, Ethel Hayes, Fannie
Funk. Edna Prescott, Kittie Ragland,
Daisy Warner. Nellie Shafer, Eleanor
Colcord, May DeClercq, Ethel Jewell,
Kate Enrich, Frances Coffin, Helen
BITTERLY, Gail Clark, Alice Vanderpool.
Anna Walsh, Bea Hayes. Sarah Schrei-
Der, Vera ClauSer Bessie BabcOck,
Ethel Patch, Reta Johnson, Allie Coffin,
Mrs Griffith, Mrs Hall; Messrs.
Frank Dudley, Aurel Rulings, Harry
Lyddane, Victor Martin, Frank Hun
gate, VIII LeBaron, Ora Hubbard,
Whitmer King, Bob Stout, Frank Mid
dleton, Warren Cheney, Elmer Rowles,
Earle Graham, Ray Lyddane, Louis
Wingert, Frank Bevelle, Nate Thomp-
VIII Shehan Frank Sturges, Will Crit
fifth, G. d. Hudson, Harry BITTERLY, Ed
Durein, Charles Stolpe. Fred Wilson,
Ralph BabcOck, Carl Swain, Bob Irwin,
Charles Markley and Tom Heron.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
Fall Trip to Philadelphia

Excursion tickets to Philadelphia for
G. A. r. national encampment will be
sold September 1st, I'd, Sd and 4th, via
Nandalia-Pe Pennsylvania Short Lines.
the through train route from St Louis
Union Station. Details may be secured
by applying to J. NJ ChesbrOugh, A. G.
P Agt St Louis No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
rhe Reeord in the preyfus oase.

Three Remington typewriters are be-
ing used officially to record the testi-
rnony at the Dreyfus trial at Rennes.
They have their work cut out for them.
It takes a good typewriter TO write as
fast as an excited Freedman can talk.
It's a good thing that the Remington
typewriters have speed, for they VIII
need it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. PETER,
is i'll with malariaI fever
Miss Rebecca Rodgers is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Lee in Kansas City.
Mrs. Eugene Hagan and Miss Virgil
inc Mulvane are visiting Mrs. Frank
Thomas in AtchiSon.
Mrs. Sample and daughter Pearl re-
turned this morning from a trip to
Trinidad and Las Vegas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

All weak places in your system effectu-
ally closed against disease by DeWitts
Little Early RiserS. They cleanse the
bowels promptly cure chronic constipa-
ton. regulate the liver, and fill you with
new life and vigor- Small. pleasant:
never grippe. Geo W. Stansfield w H
wilson, A J. Arnold & Son. a. J. Kane &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
For an oswego SHOOTING.

Cherryvale. Aug. 1T J. Calvin.
ALA T. J. Franklin. and an unknown
man were arrested here Friday,
charged with being implicated in the
shooting ARRAY at Oswego six weeks
ago, while Constable Fish was trying
to make an arrest. They were taken
to OsWegO last evening.
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A Surprise Party.

Mr.. Bert Hill was given a pleasant
surprise party Tuesday evening by q
number of his friends at his home in
Potwin. Little Libby Hill and Edna
Frantz in pretty light frocks served
punch and other refreshments during
the evening.
Those present were: Misses Maud
Bawn, Fay Tincher, Grace Uric, Nellie
Jones, Alice Bond, Florence Bafly.
Anna Eden, Emma Beronius, Ethel
Cloud, EteIla Barnum, Emma King,
Vida Bush, Harriet TOmpsOn, Edith
Orner, Selma Beronfus, Eleanor Edna,
Helga Beronius. Mrs. OIossbarger, and
Mrs Hill; Messrs. Austin Ripley. HO-
mer Fox, E. L. O'Neal, George Harold,
VIII Hayslip, NJ. z. Hall, Robert Ha-
ney, Elmer Fox. Fred Brown, Isaac
Barnum, Lewis Hill, Mr.. Thompson and
Mr. Hill
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Euiov Life

to enjoy life as our neighbors do: to laugh
and have bright Sparkling Eyes: to De
lar Beggs Blood Purifier makes pure,
rich Blood. Squires' Pharmacy, 1872 Kan
saS avenue.
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Notes and Personal Mention

Mrs. E. G. Cochrane and daughters
of Omaha, are guests of Mrs. d. w.
Nellis.
Mrs. ]. K. Hudson and Miss Kingman
left Thursday for an outing at Mani
tou and Colorado Springs.
Mr.. Benjamin F. STARTS of Logans-
port, Ind, is in the city visiting Mr..
and Mrs Carl w Nellis; he will be in
the city until Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A B. Quinton will leave
Tuesday for a trip to Colorado.
Mr. and Mrs w H. Stillwell and
family left Friday for a two weeks trip
to Colorado Springs and Denver.
The enga cement of Miss Winifred
Wagner and Mr.. E. Junior Bennett is
announced. The date for the marriage
has not yet been decided upon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will HOrd have taken
rooms at 900 Topeka avenue.
Miss Florence Bailey is entertaining
this afternoon at her home on Polk
street.
guest OF Mrs. George Wallace on Quin-
cy street.
The Tabor Prang Art Co. of Spring
field. Mass, was awarded first prize at
the Worlds Columbian exposition for
high art work. Their goods can be
found only at the premium stamp store,
825 Kansas avenue.
Mrs. E V. Coldron returned Friday
from a six weeks visit in Iowa and St
Misses Anna and Vera johnson have
returned from a three weeks visit in
Chicago
Mr. N B. Campbell left today for
Colorado to join Mrs Campbell who
has been visiting there for several
weeks They will visit in Denver, Col
orado Springs and other points.
Mrs. P. L Bonebrake, Mr. Frank
Bonebrake and son Francis and Mr..
Fred Bonebrake of Usage City left to-
day for a two weeks outing at Petos-
key. Mrs Fred Bonebrake will be with
her mother, Mrs. J. B. Thompson, dur
ing their absence
Mrs John KIeinhans will sing a solo,
Sunday morning at the First Presby-
terrain church.
Trade with the merchants who give
premium stamps and get your moneys
worth
Mr. George Noble and Mr. Merle King
left today for a two weeks trip to Col
orado Springs, Manitou and Denver.
Mr.. Elwood s PETER. who is visiting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

The soothing and healing properties Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleas
ant taste and prompt and permanent cures
have made it great favOrite with the
RiStS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises
stings, sprains. Dr. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
Marshall's Band

VIII render an interesting program at
their concert tomorrow afternoon.
Garfield Park MarshaI's Band Con-
cert tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
Travelling Men

Should always carry a bottle of Beggs'
/ Diarrhoea Balsam with them. Safe and
/ sure. Squires' Pharmacy, 1872 Kansas Ave.
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A Porch Party.

Miss Maud KimbaIl was the hostess
at a charming porch party Friday
evening which she gave complimentary
to her sister-in-law. Mrs. c. w. Kim
ball of New York city. The lawn and
porch presented a very pretty appear
ance with their furnishings of rugs,
chairs and hammocks, and brilliantly
lighted with electric lights and Japa-
nese lanterns.
Card tables were arranged on the
porch and progressive whist was in
dulged in part of the evening. A short
musical programme was given and an
other feature of the evening was an
observation game. Refreshments were
served and the evening was delightful
~ spent by the following guests Mr..
and Mrs. +. d. Dreishbach, Miss Eliza
beth Lee, Miss Edna Nillice, Miss May
Downing, Mrs. officer, Miss Kimban,
Miss Martha Kimball Miss Eleanor
Kimbal, Mr.. Clyde Lawrence, Mr.. Roy
Millice, Mr.. Charles Decker, Mr.. Will
Clauser. Mr.. NJ. B. Burge, Mr.. Walter
Mclaughlin and Mr.. Park Kimbal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19

George B. Palmer, Undertaken,
has moved to his new rooms Masonic
Temple, Nos. GIG and 621 Jackson street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-19
An Informal Party.

Miss Margaret Johnston entertained
a number of her friends very delight
fully Thursday afternoon. The feature
of the afternoon was a drawing con-
test; each guest was given sheet of
paper with the name of a Mother Goose
melody at the top. The names were
folded down and each one drew a pic
ture to represent the title; they were
then pinned to the wall and they guess
ed the titles from the pictures. Miss
Louise Allison guessed them all cor
as a prize.
The invited guests were Miss Nellie
Breidenthal, Miss Helen McCIintock.
Miss Ruth Trap, Miss Gertrude Reed,
Miss Bertha Beal, Miss Alice Stafford,
Miss Margaret Wilson, Miss Aimee
Crandell, Miss Ethel Davies, Miss Grace
Frost, Miss Ethel Morton. Miss Helen
QuintOn, Miss Fay QuintOn, Miss Flor
ence WEIGH, Miss Louise Allison, Miss
Nettie Ware, Miss Rebecca Rodgers
and Miss kittie GiIImora-
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Marshall $ Band

Will render an interesting program at
their concert tomorrow afternoon.
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The Chaldean club was pleasantly
entertained Monday Afternoon compli-
mentary to Mrs w W. Russell who
viii leave about the first of the month
for Arkansas to make her home. The
club was also entertained Thursday af-
ternoOn by Mrs. Robert Steele Mrs
Russell has long been an active mem
Der of the Chaldean club and for some
time was president of the club; she VIII
be greatly missed from club and social
circles
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Fads and Fancies.

Sleeves are gradually growing small
er and If they keep on in a short time
they VIII be worn wax tight, as they
We're ten or twelve years ago. Nearly
all dressed are trimmed over the
shoulders and this relieves the plain
ness a little. but the new jacket sleeves
are perfectly plain and many of them
have no fullness at all
Polka dots are the rage this season;
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The H. H. Party.

The H. H. club gave an enjoyable
Platform dance Thursday evening at
the Martin residence S11 West Sixth
street Steinberg's orchestra was sta
toned in the large bay window and the
platform was erected just outside; it
was lighted with an electric light at
either end. The yard was gaiIy lighted
with japanese lanterns and innumer-
able hammOckS and chairs were pro-
vtded for the comfort of the dancers
Ice cream and cake We're served
throughout the evening
Those present were- Misses Nellie
Lincoln, May Lyddane. Aimee CrandeH.
Mary Irwin, Edith Stolpe Agnes Walsh,
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-03-02

the night of July Q and the cool wave
bringing relief from heat. OF course il
would not have been proposed to retire
because of the discomforts of heat. Sa-
villa and Ell Poso were no better in that
respect than San Juan heights No; the
effects of the heat were feared, and the
real danger was Spanish sortie.
Some time after midnight on the 2d
decision was made at headquarters to
hold the line on San Juan ridge 1t has
been stated that Skaters demand for the
surrender of Santiago was drafted that
night. Shafter, says that he wrote the
demand OH the morning Of the 3D.. It
was dated $3.50 a. M, and Toral accept.
ed that as its date, although he did not
receive it until p. M, at which hour,
although neither he nor Shafter knew
it, Cervera's feet was q wreck.
Toral replied that he would not sur
render, but that he had notified the for
eign consuls and others interested. That
afternoon the consuls entered the Amer
lean lines and secured a further respite
Of "a hours, or until 10 o'clock, July 8.
Shafter said that he believed that tie
Spanish army would gladly surrender
if it were known that the prisoners Of
war would be humanely treated by their
captors. In order TO give an example of
American ideas of humanity, he paroled
and sent into Santiago number Of
wounded prisoners, all who could stand
the trip.
Meanwhile Cervera's escape and sub
sequent fate were not mentioned. Next
day, however-that is. July 4-Shafter
sent the news to Torai with the sugges.
tion that he surrender to avoid useless
loss of life. These details show the de-
liberation with which Shafter acted on
July and in the matter Of forcing
the Spaniards, a course quite inconsist
ent, it seems o. me, with the assump-
tion that the American commander had
lost his nerve the night Of July and
wanted to retreat. At Camp Wikoff it
was the impersonal and convenient