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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15
Aasor Discredited Pedigree.

T William Waldorf Aston, for whom
- United States was not good enough
and who forswore his allegiance Ia THU
government for the purpose, among
other things, Of escaping taxation on
his personal estate, has again made
himself the laughing stock Of the Brit
ish titled aristocracy, which he has been
vainly trying to break into and on
the outer edge Of which he seems to be
hanging by his eyebrowa In re-
cent issue of his Pail Mall Magazine he
published a biographical sketch Of his
great-grandfather, John Jacob Aston.
3the founder Of the great fortune Of the
family. In connection with the article
y genealogical table giving the al
legged pedigree Of the ,Astor family.
which carried them back to Pedro
q Astorga. a Spanish knight crusader
Of the eleventh century, who followed
the fortunes Of Count Raymond OF Tou-
louise. by whom he was granted an
estate in Languedoc. in France From
thence the alleged descent is traced
through long line Of. French nobility
bearing the name Of D'Astorg, down to
Jean Jacques d'Astorg who fled to
Germany upon the revocation Of the
edict of Nantes in 1892." This ex-
tremely mythical parsonage is alleged
as the great-grandfather Of John Jacob
Astor: MIR. Astor's fine spun theory, in
which he essayed to connect himself
with the French nobility, is completely
overthrcwn by Mr., Lathrop Whiting
ton, the most eminent genealogist and
archivist in England, who shows the
utter absurdity Of the propounded pedi-
gree, pointing out not only glazing in
accuracies, but palpable forgeries in
facts and figures. He shows conclusive
" that none Of the French D'Astorgs
ever fled to Germany on account of the
religious prosecutions of that time and
that they could not therefore have been
the forbears of the Astors Of Waldorf.
Mr.. Wittington's Investigations further
prove that John Jacob Astor. who en-
grated to America where he made q
vast fortune, was born at Waldorf, July
Y. 1868, and that he was the son of the
village butcher, who bore the same
name Since ''honor and shame from
no conditions rise" William Waldorf
Astor would be no better if he succeed
ed in proving himself the descendant of
a titled French house, nor is he any
worse for being the descendant of a
humble village butcher. but his labored
effort to engraft himself on to nobility
is decidedly ludicrous.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15

as bright and sharply defined as at first
he became interested and called the at
tention of some Of his workmen to it.
The Italians Immediately declared the
figure to be that of St. Anne and pro-
claimed the appearance 9 miracle. The
stone in which the figure has appeared is
a solid face of bluestone, and the figure
seems to stand out in relief. In the suit
light 1t seemed to be of copper or brass,
and when gazed at through glass q
faint radiance, such as reflected by
bright metal, could be distinguished.
There is no formation in any other part
of the cliff of a similar nature, and Mr..
O'Rourke says that no copper has ever
been discovered in the quarry.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15
S.'t5l.S.f43sss Blood

y ~ , .pnht1 vna1TABLE, and is the only
= odd remedy guaranteed to contain no
aercury, potash, or other mineral.
Valuable books mailed free by Swift
4 Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15

and sP potash seemed to 80 fuel to the
advised BY friends who had az me: ! was vas
cures made by it, to try swiF seen WonaertWa w.
got two bottles, and felt he .ts Specinc;; We
my breast-hope for hea' apeagal levavo III
nffeta ana narfact cnre W. ne:start, and q COM
f. the univ Hood remeT- .sthe result. s. 8. 8.
serafa naSas 1870 which reaches des-
ee-'''o >'''NS MRS. r. w. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
"a 10 ' nnin a ny 1" God remedies, s. s. s.
s ss e w;9,o U which can reach deep
o,'r" narfoo+, cases. It never fails to
most dasner ~ and permanently the
+ho roaoh = ste cases which are beyond
VAN fEl1kher remedies.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15
Not to he Discouraged.

It was Vacation time, and they were at
SUMMER resort. He was lying in a
hamhock, and she was reading a letter
frpD' friend in the city.
~Martha says it's actually too hot to
work in the city," she said.
J"Still," he replied YEARLY, "I'll bet the
gas meter in our fiat has not lost any Ut
it's accustomed energy on that account "
THINNING 1nventIve Genius.
Miss Van Nilla-Tae Scientific News
says ice cream free1ers were invented ny
a woman.
Mr.. Promenod-I don't believe 1t.
Miss Van Nilla-Humph! Perhaps you
think women incapable Of inventing any
thing?
Mr.. Promenod Mo. Women doubt
less invented ice cream saloons.-NeW
York Weekly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15

President Kruger's resignation ap'
pears to have been neat little conf
dence game. played for tho purpose Of
compelling the volksraad to obey his
behests. 1t worked admirably, for now
the shrewd Dom Paul is TO have his
own way in all matters relating to the
controversy with Great Britain. He is
still to all intents and purposes the
Transvaal government. and it's parlia-
uent will do nothing but ratify the acts
of the president
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi
son can not know what a desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inficting it's
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with poison
by nurse who infected my babe with blood
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15


of Americana 1t
the
Recognizing it's value
and Nation the publisher Of the
pper has into ALI
auce Tribune which enables him furnish
both papers at the trning of 81. so per
family
the community lives cordial su2rt Is c
It constantly unngy for his interests
hnos his happenings neighbour
the condition different
weekly visitor which
should in awake family
Iust think of of for $5
Rails Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-09-15

Nb4Avs LILO A4Vt40 OlkC was
unequal to the struggle,
and Its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
For six long years I sui.
fered untold misery. I
was covered. with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
Of woe during those long
years. I had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success.
sively treated me, but all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
No ARMS; NO MONEY.
Cubans VIII Be Allowed to Make
Their Choice

Havana. MAY a3-18.45 g. u-Sone of
the late insurgents aver that they viii
not give Up their arms, but Governor
General Brooke mas no present intention
OF making q house to house search IN
order to seize arms If the Cuban soldiers
are not willing TO bring in their arms
man as his share Of the So, coo, 000. the mat
ter VIII be passed over
Mrs Estes GrarhbOne is organizing
DecOraLIOn day exercises The graves OF
the rOrty-nIne soldiers buried at Cuena-
dos during the winter will be decorated
with flowers and Gen FItzhugh Lee will
usual military display.
A special train has been arranged for
in order to take the people OF this city
to witness the Deeora ton day celebra ton
Senior Mora, the supreme court fiscal.
IN an interview. IS quoted sa wing that
he agrees that Senior LanuZa. head of the
Cion- was wrong 70 abolish the InCom-
municado system before reforming the
entire procedure According to the pres
enI method II - pointed out prisoner
can not arrange to have his friends tes-
tITy taV0raDly or 81 bSidiZe lawyer The
Spanish code Furnishes perjury severely.
for oath which the people have IN the
nlted States. This Is owing to TIE cor
ruptIon OF the Spanish officials, who had
the idea or prOHLInS from every ming
done Therefore. the senior added the
matter requires careful study, and in the
meanwhile 1 viii allow of change until
The collector Of customs, Mai T H
Bliss. explained at meeting Of Spanish
bonded warehouse and dock plan that he
had originated It appears that g. 900 600
Is now spent on the Anticipated lighter
system and il Is the collectors design to
build two docks, slightly longer than the
New York piers used BY the transatlantic
steamship companies, with double stories.
is estimated that they viii save their cost
IN LWeuty-SeVeu months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23

time Miss Davis may be found on her
husbands farm Just across the Illinois
line IN Indiana enjoying outdoor life
TO the fullest extent
Miss Davis says she IS q. born farmer
and in aging it she seems rather proud
OF the fact It would De hard TO con-
vince her many admirers throughout
the country that she Is what she claims
To be IN the common acceptance Of the
term, but Miss Davis don't mean It that
way. She means that she likes to put
On a bicycle skirt and boots, and get
cut in the fresh air of the country
Miss Davis spends every summer on
the farm During that time she says
she Is rarely out of u bicycle costume,
and never knows what IT is 10 wear a
hat She drives. fishes. does house
work. bakes bread and is altogether an
ideal farm housewife with one excep-
ton. She draws the line on milking
cows, not because she IS afraid Of in
jurlug the shape or softness of her
hands. but simply because she is afraid
of the lowing kline
Il believe everyone in my profession
should spend her vacation on farm. -
said she last night You get the pure
fresh air of the country, your skin is
purified of makeup, and you have ev-
cry opportunity for healthy exercise
1 would rather spend my vacation on
my husbands farm than TO travel any
where on earth, because in the fall I
always feel fresh and ready to go on
with my work.
Miss Davis is 4 charming woman to
meet, and an exceptional conversation
aIist- Her husband Owls the Columbia
theater in Chicago. and she has a son.
II years of age. attending the Chicago
university. The season of the COM
pauy closes on June 3, and mother-Hke
she is impatient for the opportunity Of
being at home with her boy.
Next year Miss Davis face will prob
ably not be seen with The Boston
ians.'' as she expects to spend the win
ter in Europe She has been on the
stage constantly for the past 13 years
and she feels that she needs a rest She
says she has no intention of perma-
uentIy severiug her connection with the
Organiza ton. as she still loves her work
and is altogether contented with her
associations, and the year following in
tends to again take her place with the
COruDauV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
1T is PLEASING.
Verdict OF People Who Heard
EsThe Serenade.
Gives Ample Opportunity For
Individual Work.
OPERA is FAULTY.
Hit of Evening Made by Refer
ence to Funston.
Audience Dismissed at Nearly
Midnight.

Five minutes Of imprOvising by W
H Macdonald, the baritone and pro-
prietor of The Bostonians" proved the
hit of the performance of The Sere-
made" at the Crawford theater last
night
Shortly after the opening OF the last
act Mr- Macdonald and Miss Jessie
Bartlett Davis started the --P1f-Paf f.
duet. one of the uveliest selections in
the opera. The audience liked it and
the singers received an immediate en-
core A second encore was rendered
them. and then. at the conclusion of the
verse. the applause started again but
it was hardly strong enough for a third
encore Mr. Macdonald and Miss Da-
Wis stood for a moment as If undecided
whether TO advance 10 the fOOJughts or
to take up their lines. but the instant
their fudeciSiOn was manifest the ap-
pIause increased 1t accomplished what
the singers desired. and gave the audi
enCe something 1t was only too glad TO
applaud
The song concerned a very gay old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
Jessie Davis Photograph Journal

opportunity for the display of q pleas
ing tenor voice, but in the last act the
audience showed that it appreciated his
work
There is probably but one light opera
organization with which the Boston
ians" may be distinctly cIassed Ind that
Is the Alice Nielsen company. E,XCIud-
ing individual work. the COMPARISON
must be admitted to be in favor of the
latter company In his new organiZa-
ton. Mr. Frank Periey. who for SO
many years looked after the interests
of The BOstOnians" has a stronger a g
gregation of talent taken as a whole
The chorus, especially, is larger and
stronger
What comedy there Is in The Ser
enade." and it is altogether limited IS
supplied by Henry Clay Baruabee. the
veteran light opera comedian. George
Nottingham and W H Fitzgerald They
proved a satisfactory trio in this line
of work.
The Serenade" is at its best in the
concluding act The selections of this
act are the most enjoyable. and the
book and ensembles are somewhat bet
ter
1t would probably be wise for Mr.
Macdonald and Mr. Barna bee the pro-
prietors Of The Bostonians." to infuse
some new blood in the organization if
they wish it to retain the foremost rank
it has always held among the light
opera organizations of the country
The performance lasted until nearly
Midnight The internissious were long
and for this reason the opera dra eyed
The stage manager explained it by say
ing that it was difficult to make the
scenery Mt the stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23

ularly pleased at receiving the encore
which permitted them to sing it.
The audience which heard the FAM
Gus original BostOnians" was one Of the
largest Of the season 1t was the first
visit Of the organization to this city in 4
period Of twelve years
The Serenade'v proved eniOya bic but
at the same time Disappointing 1t
was enjoyable because Of the tuneful
melody it contains. but in all other ways
it was Disappointing The book IS
faulty, the ensembles are, or were last
night. confusing, and the chorus work
is only satisfactory at times But the
music is almost 4 continual melody from
the opening TO the dnal curtain and
therein lies the success Of the opera
The vocal work OF every member Of
the organization was interfeFed with TO
some extent last night by The electric
fans Fans IN a theater are comfort
in one way and discomfort in another
They are Instruments of great damage
to Operatice singing. as was proven at
York city last fall The theater was
supplied throughout with fans which
interfered with the range and effect Of
the voices. and as consequence the
new Sousa opera. almost proved COM
plate failure This feature was greatly
manifest last night
OF the principals of The Bostoniaus''
Jessie Bartlett Davis and Helen Bertran
lead in vocal work. and the eontralto
is more pleasant than the soprano For
eleven years Miss Davis has been sing
Ing with the organization constantly
and her voice Is probably as satisfac-
tory today it was at any time during
her career in light opera It IS a con-
traItO. fun and mellow. and especially
in The AngeIus" song it was heard to
advantage Miss Bertram's soprano is
strong and sweet. and with il she put
in her part of --TvOune' enough vivac-
ity to make her appearance always
interesting
Mr. William Broderick is not as great
a light opera bassO as Eugene COwles,
the man he succeeded. but he has a
splendid voice and knows how to best
display it. Mr. MacDonaId's baritone
is not especially brilliant, and it may
be that the many years of operate
work is commencing to have an effect
Mr.. William LAWN is given but limited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23

Your attention is directed to the ex-
ceptiOuaIIy low rates in effect this COM
ing season to nearly every prominent
point in the east
Never before has such an excellent
opportunity been afforded for a summer
vacation tour. or for visiting friends in
the east We mention below a few of
the places to which greatly reduced
rates have been made The Union Pa
cific is the line that will give you the
best service to any of these points
Columbus. Ohio, June 90. Rate-Oue
fare, plus 90, for the round trip
St Paul, MINI. June 9-13- Rat-One
fare and ons-third for the round trip.
on certificate plan
Buffalo N Y June 1915. Rat@One
fare, plus, 200, for the round trip
Chicago, Ill, June 14-15. Rate-Oue
fare and one-third for the round trip.
on certificate plan
Milwaukee. Wis, June AIS. Rate
One fare and 0ne-third for the round
trip, on certificate plan.
St Louis. No, June 1923. Rat-Oue
fare. plus, 81 90. fer the round trip.
Detroit. Mich, July SO Rat-Oue
flare, plus $500, for the round trip.
Richmond, Va. July 1916 Rat@Oue
fare, plus s.. CO. for the round trip.
Indianapolis. Ind, July 20-23. Rate
One fare. plus 81 90. for the round trip.
For full information as to dates of
sale and limits on tickets. time of trains.
etc. call on F. A Lewis, city ticket
agent, or J. C Fulton. depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
NORTH TOPEKA.

Go to C B Lyon. D D s. for fine
dental work at popular prices Office
511 Kansas avenUe- Tel $50
Call for premium stamps at CostIey &
Posts this week
Choice poplar box timber at Forbes
Bros, North Topeka
Miss Loda Paramore has taken a
position at the New Era
Mrs Miller of Missouri is visiting her
niece, Mrs. J. c. Goings-
Get our prices on berry box timber
Forbes Bros, North Topeka
Miss Florence Campbell left today for
Ellis, Kan, to visit her sister, Mrs J.
E .Griest-
Mrs J. B Weaver and daughters of
Usage City have been visiting the fam
lily of J. W Smith
Mrs. BradIey-Norris is in RossviIIe
where she will be the guest Of her son.
Calvin Bradley, for some time.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Page and fam
lily expect to spend the summer at their
farm northwest of town.
Mr. James HARDWOOD who has been
visiting his cousin Miss Clara Ehrhart
returned to his home in South Cedar to
day
The Bostonians'' left this morning
at haIf-past nine in d special train over
the Union Pacific. They will be in St.
Joseph this evening.
Rev Mr. Miller Of Emporia, who was
in town several days last week has
panied by his mother who will make
him an extended visit
The Ladies' Aid society of the Second
Presbyterian church will meet tomOr-
row at the church The ladies' intend to
give the church a thorough cleaning
and a full attendance is desired
Mrs. J. z. Griest and little son. Thee
dOre, who have been the guests Of Mrs
Grfest's parents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ T
Campbell. of S31 Quincy street, left to-
day for their home in Ellis, Kan.
Mr. and Mrs. F NJ PribbIe have re-
ceived a. letter from their son Frank
now at Manila The letter is dated
April L and the young soldier says that
up TO that time he had been in nine
battles but was feeling fine and enjoy
ing himself He also writes that Co. A
had been given 25 krag-Jorgenseu
rifles. and that he is the proud posses
sor of one.
Ambrose Dudley Hamrfck one Of the
early pioneers of Putnam county Ind
and for many years a member of the
state legislature and of the state board
of agriculture Of thu state died Sat
urday. May 20. at his home at Ham
ricks, Ind. aged 90 years The deceased
was the father of W. 5 Hamrick Of
this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
M'KINLEY'S NEW TRAP.
President Purchases Rig Up-to-date
In Every Respect

Washington, May 23--President Nc
kinIey has purchased a new trap, which
he used today for the first time 1t IS
A fashionable rig and up TO date IN
every respect, including rubber tires,
and is the snaartest affair yet owned
by a chief executive. 1t is a swell trap,
with a high body. having one seat in
front which Will accommodate two per
sons, and in the rear is a single seat
for the footu7an- This stylish vehicle
was used this afternoon When the preSi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley went driving
The president handled the ribbons him
self. as the trap was purchased with
view TO giving the chief executive
much needed exercise, which he certain
" gets in driving his span Of high
spirited blacks
The president will also indulge in
another form of exercise by direction Of
his physicians. which he started upon
today. 1t will be to walk at least an
hour each day, and. while he may not
find it convenient to appear on the
streets, the grounds in the rear of the
mansion will be used for this purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
Travellers and Houe-Seekers Going
Northwest to Montana and
Washington.

Altar March 18th can take through
tourist sleepers every Tuesday and
Thursday at Kansas or ST Toss-1L
via the Burlington Route. for the enf;rs
Journey through TO Butte, Spokane Sc
alta Puget Sound and furerrua(4fst.
Destinations On the Northern PzcIfic
Railway
These through sIeepers are the ..-ss-
thing. and are carried on the Rr7r1f,-s-
tons Montana Express. leaving KansSz
City l0-40 a n. St Joseph I2-49 = -
va ats Northwest Main Line. the Bill
ungs Route-ths short line ara the 49,,
saver to the entire Northwest
These are the only through slaz-f-.
cars for first OF second class 1asssT -
from Kansas City OF St joseph 70 NJ,
rz1z and Washington
Also first class through sIeepinp a.
service every day from these rf~faz =
Butte Anaconda, Montana. conr1s,[.-
ing March 18th
Write Us about these things
J c AMHAIT
Trav- PASSENGER Arar+
St Joseph. Nc
Gent Passenger Agent
ST Louis, No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
SOCIETY MEETS SCHLEY.
He VIII See Mansfield in aCyrano
Tonight

Omaha. Neb.. Nay 2s,-Omaha'z society
paid respects 10 Rear Admiral W. 6
SchIey and Mrs SchIev. at the Omaha club
last night The reception hours were
from g 10 = o'clock. and fully q thousand
persons met the disuiug uished naval Off
Ger and his VIE.
To-Day the admiral viii vis- Council
Bluffs the CiCys guest AMI hold brief
reception AT the Grand hotel AT $50 p
the Union Veterans VIII call On Ad-
m5-al Schley at the Henderson residence,
and n the evening Cen Henderson viii
give a box party for Admiral and Mrs
SCaIav AT Boyd CLearer- where Mansfield
presents -tC7vrano de- Berrerac-''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-23
PERRY HEATH's BANK.
He and His Brother Buy the Seventh
National Of New York

that Perry : Heath first assistant
postmaster general, and his brother,
Fetch Heath. have negotiated for and
practically acquired q controlling IN
tarest IN the stock Of the Seventh Ma
tionaI bank Of this city In addition 70
this report. IT IS further rumOred that
they are on the point Of assuming con-
troll OF the bank as a result OF their
reported purchase OF the stock
officers OF the bank refuse 10 speak
Of the matter The bank capital is $780,.
coo. The last bid price per share Of its
stock was $50 The bank has a surplus
of about 800 600. its statement also
shows loans Of 81 700 600 deposits Of
g $50 coo. and undivided profits amount
ing TO 10000