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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-08
ON SECOND READING.
Meat Inspection Bill Debated in the
Reichstag.

Berlin, March S.-The reichstag today
debated the meat inspection bill on it's
second reading. Paragraphs one, two
and fourteen were taken up first and
considered conj6intly. Herr Gersten-
berger, on behalf of the centrists, said
he thought the measure unprejudicia1
to industry while it was beneficial to
the health of the people and agriculture.
Herr FTise, radical union, said he
considered that no such blow had ever
been struck at trade, industry and naVi-
cation as by the meat bill, the object of
which he asserted was the exploitation
of the working classes, in favor of the
agrarian. Even agriculture, according
to the speaker. would not arouse a feel
ing of malicious joy, the shipping trade
to America having proved so remunera
tive to the large German companies
that it had been possible for them to
establish less remunerative lines, that
none the less retaliatory measures
would not long be delayed.
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Topeka SOCIETY.
Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. p. Baker.
One Great-Grandchild Present
at the Festivities.
MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
Children and Grandchildren
We're Attendants.
News Personal and Otherwise
of a Social Nature.
MARRIAGE CEREMONY.

The fftieth wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Baker which was
celebrated in Topeka Wednesday. was
an affair of more than local interest.
At the dinner which was served at
half past one at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. f. P. Baker, there were present all
Of the children, their wives and hus-
bands. the grandchildren and even one
great grandchild. Those present at the
dinner were: Mr.. and Mrs. N. r. Ba-
ker, their son, Floyd A. Baker and his
son of st. Louis; Mr.. and Mrs c. C.
Baker and daughter Nellie of Topeka;
Mr.. and Mrs. L n. Baker and two chill
dren, Wilder and Dorothy of Lincoln,
Neb.; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Sharp
and daughters, Helen and Gladys of
Kansas City; Mrs George Willard of
Burlington, Iowa, sister Of Mr.. Baker;
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Baker, he being the
only living brother of Mr.. F. P. Baker,
and Mrs. Z. S. Robinson of Topeka,
sister of Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Robinson
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NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimball Printing COM
pany. 835 Kansas avenue.
Mrs. ]. F. Buck is recovering from an
attack of grip.
The Ladies of Blue Relief Corps will
meet Friday afternoon at their hall.
H. c. Bowen is Ill with pneumonia at
his home, 1913 Quincy street.
Baled Hay for sale at 1910 North Kan.
Ave. Call phone 709. ]. W. Wilkerson.
Walter Amman and family moved
yesterday to the cottage on the Berry
farm.
Mrs. L. A Ryder is entertaining her
sister, Miss Jeanette Walcott of Atchi-
son.
Miss Jessie Warner came home today
from Atchison where she has been Wis
iting her cousin, Miss Bessie Pencil.
Harry Small returned to Atchison to-
day after a visit of two weeks to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Small, of
1923 Jackson street.
The people of Shorey are now suffer
ing from the measles. Over fifteen
pupils are absent from the school on ac-
count of the disease.
There will be an open union meeting
this evening of all the camps of the
M. w. of A with camp 1243 at their hall
in the Barrett block
Miss Maud Brown of AL Kansas ave-
nue., accompanied by her mother and
brother, Woodie, and sister, Ruth, left
today for her new home at Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
Mr.. Lewis and family have rented the
Morse home PIG West Gordon street
They have taken the place ready fur
nished and have moved in. Mr. Lewis
is the representative of st. Louis
hardware firm.
Miss Anna Nystrom entertained last
street in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.
Malm, formerly of Harrington, Kan,
but who are now to make their home in
Idaho Springs, Col. During the evening
Mrs. Malm played a number of piano
selections; Mr.. Malm also sang several
songs and Mr.. Ekstrom favored the
company with violin music. Refresh
ments of coffee, cake and fruit were
served. The invited guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. c. G. Malrn, Miss Anna John
son, Miss Minnie Lagerborg, Miss Tillie
Norlin, Miss Edith Person, Miss Anna
Ekstron, Misses Britta and Ruth Olson
Misses Anna and Ellen Heartberg, Mr.
Joe Olson, Mr.. Snieltser, DR.. Charleston,
Messrs. Oscar and Pete Person, and
Messrs. Sam and Carl Ekstrom.
LITTLE YORK.
The marriage of Miss Nellie York and
Mr.. W. c. Little was solemnized Wed
brides father, Mr.. John York, oil
Quincy street. Promptly at one O'Clock
the bridal party entered the parlor
where the ceremony was performed by
Kew. w. b. hutchinson, pastor OF the
Baptist church. The bride wore a dainty
gown of white batiste with trimmings
of lace. She carried a bouquet of nine
teen white roses, one for each year of
her age. After the young people had
received the congratulations of their
friends an elaborate wedding dinner
was served. Those present were, Mr..
York, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l. Cromwell, Mrs.
]. c. Cromwell, Mr.. and Mrs VIM.
Philbin, Mrs. Sherman Miss Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs. o. c. Neiswender The out of
town guests were Mr.. and Mrs Patter-
son, Mrs. York and Master Johnnie
York of Meriden and Mr.. and Mrs. J.
L. Cutbirth of Silver Lake Mr.. and
Mrs. Little We're the recipients of many
handsome presents
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ters all wore pretty white frocks with
yellow ribbons
Mrs c. c. Baker was in a pretty
golden brown foulard. Mrs. 1. n. Baker
wore a black and yellow silk. Mrs. n.
r. Baker, a black silk skirt with a
fancy bodice of pink silk. With a silk
skirt Mrs. Sharp wore a pretty bodice
of cerise silk, trimmed with Duchess
lace. Mrs. Floyd Baker wore a becom-
ing gown of yellow and white striped
mousseline de sole.
Refreshments were served through
the rooms on trays and as a souvenir,
each guest was given a jonquil. A
great many very handsome presents
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. Baker.
Their children presented them with a
purse of gold.
The past half century which Mr.. and
Mrs. Baker have spent together has
been an exceedingly eventful one. They
were married in Racine, Wis, where
both of them lived; soon afterwards
they went to California by steamer
from New Orleans to Aspinwan and
across the Isthmus of Panama. From
San Francisco they went to the Sand
wich Islands where they spent two
years. Mr.. Baker acted as attorney for
the king and clerk of the court. After
returning to the United States they
moved from Wisconsin to Missouri; at
ter a three years residence there they
located in Nemaha county, Kansas, and
in 1863 they came to Topeka where they
nave lived ever since. For a number of
years Mr.. Baker was the editor and
publisher of the Daily Kansas State
Record and the Daily Commonwealth
He is now superintendent of the College
Hill postohice.
Ladies Music Club.
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Music club which was postponed from
last week on account of the storm, was
held Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. W. s. Charles.
The programme. which was very en-
tertaining, was composed entirely of
Schumann compositions. It was as fol-
lows;
calling the Witch From the Alps.
....... .................M Mrs. Barber
might Songs. Mrs. Nicholson
3-F'olk Songs. Mrs. Miller
=(a)-Varum. ..........
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MEN WITH SCHEMES
Given Hearing by the Senate Com
mittee on Commerce.

Washington, March S.-The senate
committee on commerce granted
hearing today to a number of persons
interested in river improvements
among them James Selden Cowden in
the interest of his plan for the improve
ment of the Mississippi river, a num-
Der of New Orleans business men in
behalf of other plans for Mississippi
river improvements, and Mr. Charles
Stoughton in support of the project for
the construction of a canal to connect
the lower Harlem river with Long ISL
and sound. Messrs. Bryant, Saunders
and Woodward were heard upon the
necessity for the Improvement of the
Mississippi river outlet. They especi-
ally urged an immediate appropriation
for the construction of dredges with
which to keep the south pass clear af-
teri the expiration of the present Eads
contract.
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WIRELESS TELEGRAPH.
Fast Atlantic Steamers viii Adopt
an Innovation.

New York, March 8.-The North Ger
man Lloyd line will adopt the Marconi
system of wireless biography on its
fast vessels as a means of commune
eating with the land on each side of the
Atlantic.
Gustav H. Schwab, general manag-
ing agent, will urge the erection of a
lofty mast on the Nantucket south
shoaI light ship, about 240 miles from
Fire Island. This will enable steam
ships to communicate with New York
fifteen or sixteen hours before they
reach their piers.
A series of experiments conducted on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, which
arrived today, was successful in every
way. From a spirit which had been
run up from the mainmast until it's
tip was 135 feet above the deck one of
Marconis electrical engineers, who was
on board, communicated satisfactorily
with Borkum island, in the mouth of
the Ems.
The wire from the truck of the spirit
extended into the second cabin smoking
room of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
On the island of Borkum had been
planted a mast 1875 feet high. Owing to
the disparity in the height of the sparS
the Borkum station received messages
from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
while the ship was so miles away,
whereas the ship received messages
from the island only at a distance of
50 miles. Greetings and business mes
sages were exchanged by Captain Bar
telmann with the officials of the line
in Bremen.
A tall spar had also been stepped on
the Borkum fire ship, 25 miles farther
out to sea than the island but a storm
dismasted it. When replaced it will
be feasible to telegraph to and from the
North German Lloyd line express ships
80 miles from Bremerhaven to Borkum,
% miles to the fire ship, and so miles
farther to the steamship, total of
1875 miles.
1t is proposed also to step a spar on
the Sicily islands. The system is to be
extended to public use, so that pas
sengers can send and receive messages
at sea. The ships to be equipped with
the Marconi system probably will be
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, the
Kaiserin Maria Theresa, the Friedrich
der Crosse and the Grosser Kurfurst.
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FRENCH TREATY HELD UP.
Reciprocity With France Appears a
Long Way Of.

Washington, March S.-Several con-
ferences were held with the president
today on the pending reciprocity treaty
with France with the result it is
thought that the French government
will be communicated with on the prop
osition to extend the time for its final
ratification or rejection.
BY the terms of the treaty action
must be taken thereon before the oath
of the present month. and it is the
opinion of many prominent members of
congress that if pushed to a vote at
this session the treaty will fail, hence
there is an effort being made to secure
a postponement until the terms of the
treaty can be more fully considered.
Senators Sewel and Keane of New Jer-
sey, both opponents of the treaty. and
Senator Plat of New York saw the
president today and later Secretary
Hay called.
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ARRANGING FOR OPENING.
Executive Committee For Auditorium
Dedication Will Have Meeting.

A meeting of the executive committee
which will have charge of the dedica-
tory exercises of the new auditorium
has been called for tomorrow evening.
It will be held at the Commercial club
rooms.
When the committee organized at it's
first meeting Edward Wilder was elect
ed as it's chairman, but on account of
his many other duties Mr.. Wilder says
that he cannot serve. He is devoting
what time he can spare from his bust
ness to the subject of parks.
At the meeting tomorrow evening it
will be necessary to select another
chairman, upon whom will devolve
much of the responsibility for the sue
cess of the auditorium dedication. In
addition to this the various proposed
features of the exercises will be dis
cuSsed, particularly the musical festi-
val which is planned by the musicians
of the city.
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was the only one present VIC Witnessed

was the only one present who witnessed
the ceremony 80 years ago.
At both the dinner and the reception
in the evening the predominating color
was yellow; Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Baker,
with their sons and daughters were
seated at one table, while at the other
were the grandchildren. Above both ia
bles were placards in black and gold,
bearing the dates, 1850 and 1900; four
yellow StreamerS were caught on the
placard above the bridal table, and
ended in bows at the four corners of
the table. On the other, yellow satin
ribbons crossed and recrossed, produc-
ing a very pretty effect while yellow
roses, jonquils, asparagus fern and
smiiax were used on both tables. The
name cards were prettily lettered in
gold with the date across one corner.
The reception in the evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford c. Baker
was a delightful affair. There were
about rs guests present, all old friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Baker.
Jonquils and yellow roses predomina-
ted in the decorations, but there were
quantities of other flowers, many Of
them being sent by friends for the oc-
caSion. The chandeliers We're all wound
with Smilax and the curtain pole be-
tween the two parlorS was wound with
yellow ribbon, ending in bows in which
We're caught graceful strands of aspar-
agus fern; in the center were suspended
the two dates, 1850 and 1900. Great
pOWlS OL roses, JOnqullS ana all OF the
other flowers Of the season filed every
available nook and corner.
The event Of the evening was the
wedding ceremony which was perform
ed at 9 O'clock AS Miss Mary E. Hollis
played MendelsSOhn'S Wedding March
the bridal party descended the stairs
and entered the parlor, preceded by
Mrs. Harry W. Sharp who separated
the guests from the bridal party by
means of a broad satin ribbon. The
grandchildren acted as flower girls
bridesmaids and groomsmen, and as the
Very Reverend Dean Sykes performed
the full ring ceremony. the children and
grandchildren formed a semi-circIe be-
mind the bridal couple. At the conclu-
sion Miss Nellie Baker sang two favor
lie songs of her grandmOthers, "Oh,
Promise Ne" and The Holy City,
Mrs. F. P. Baker wore a handsome
costume of black taffeta with garniture
OF silk embroidery and tucks and
Duchess lace collar. The granddaugh-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-08
UNIONS SIDE.
Cigar Men Give Their Version of the
Burghart Strike.
Topeka, Kan, March 8. 1900.

Topeka, Kan, March 8, 1900.
To the Editor of the State Journal:
We, the Cigarmalxers' Union, desire to
make reply to article which appeared
in last nights issue of the State Journal
in regard to Mr.. Geo Burgharts shop.
Nothing was said to Mr.. Burghart
against selling other cigars that his own
Mr.. Burghart was suspended from this
union for inducing a member to work be-
low our scale of prices. Mr.. Burghart
was notified of our action, when he de-
clared he would put to work as many
apprentices as he wished, which is in di-
rect conflict with our bylaws, which only
allow one apprentice for every shop of
less than nine journeymen worlmen.
When he did this, the workmen of his
shop We're compelled TO quit as this is
not tolerated by the union. committee
was appointed to see Mr.. Burghart. when
he became very abusive in his languag e.
declaring he did not wish our label and
the union could go to blazes. or words to
that effect And also that he intended
to break up our union When We saw
how Mr.. Burghart stood, the workmen
were sustained in their action of stopping
work in his shop. The above is a true
version of the difficulty and we appeal to
all friends of organized labor to assist us
in our trouble by demanding the union
label on every box Of cigars which they
buy. f. RODE,
President G. ~. l. U.
LEONARD HUEY,
Vice President.
z. c. RUSSUM,
Financial Secretary.
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Notes and Personal Mention.

The members of the Imperial club are
planning to give a subscription party at
Hudson's hall next Tuesday evening.
Miss Sadie Embory of Cawker City
who has been visiting Mrs. Leon futile
went to Kansas City Wednesday.
The Friday Afternoon Art Glass will
meet this week with Mrs. D. ]. Harding.
Mrs. c. r. Hudson of the City of
Mexico and sister, Miss Louise Willis,
who has been attending school in Mex
leo, Mo, passed through Topeka Wed
neSday en- route to California Miss
essary for her to have a change of
climate.
Word has been received in Topeka
from Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Hardt who
are spending the winter in Florida, that
Mr.. Hardt's health is much improved
and they expect to return early in
April.
The Ladies' society of the First Meth
odist church met in the church parlors
Wednesday afternoon and elected the
following officers: President, Mrs.
Henry Bennett; first vice president, Mrs
Mrs W. J. Lewis; third vice president,
Mrs. e. I. Sim; secretary, Mrs. F. A.
Snow. and treasurer, Mrs J. L. Shella-
barger.
Mrs. Frank c. Thompson entertained
a number of her friends very informal
" at thimbles Wednesday afternoon
complimentary to her cousins, Miss
Pratt and Miss Joy of Jacksonville, Ill,
who are spending two or three weeks
as her guests.
Mr. and Mrs N r. Baker and Mr.
and Mrs Floyd Baker left today for
St Louis after attending the Baker re-
union.
Mr. I N. Baker left today for Lincoln,
Neb., but his wife and children will
visit in Topeka until next week.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

w. S. Child and wife to R. L. Smith,
$50. lot 667, Lincoln street, Martin &
Dennis addition
W. S. Child and wife to r. L. Smith,
$780, lot $50, Lincoln street, Martin &.
Dennis addition.
Vincent c. Deyo to P. L. Wise, s125,
lots 713-15 Buchanan street, block IS,
Martin & Dennis addition.
Northwestern Life Assurance COM
pany to S. w. McKibben ct ux, $3.50, lots
236 and north half 80 Lane street,
Hornes addition.
s. A. Scott and wife to Lottie and
Melissa Murdoch, $500, lots 707 and south
half 705 and north half 709 Harrison
street. Walnut Grove sub division.
Geo. NJ. Noble and wife to Rec of the
Trust company of America, $25, part
northeast quarter 4-12-15.
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AT THE PLAY LAST NIGHT.

The same company that presented "a
Hot Old Time in this city last NoVem-
Der was seen in a second performance
of the piece at the Crawford theater
last night. The organization is headed
by John w. Jess, and to his credit must
be placed the greater part of the enter
tainment in the piece. The makeup of
the two "Dromios' is sufficient to ex-
cite humor, and this is enhanced at
times by the situations.
The audience that saw the piece was
small but responsive. John and Bertha
Gleeson the English juvenile team,
deserved1y received much applause for
their dancing specially. The terpsich~
Dream ability of Miss Anna st. Tel, the
bounding antelope" is as wonderful as
she proved it to be on the previous visit
of the company.
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A DUST EXPLOSION.
Three Miners Killed and Several In
iured in an Indiana Mine.

Chicago, March S.-A special to the
Tribune from Clinton, Ind, says:
BY an explosion of dust at Torrey
mines last evening three miners were
probably burned and three times that
number seriously injured. Those
thought to be fatally injured are:
CHARLES KASKL
ANTONIO PASCO.
WILLIAM KELLEY.
There were eighty men in the mine
at the time of the explosion and the
cool headedness of W. F. Brown, pit
boss, averted greater fatality. He eau
toned the men to keep their faces close
to the ground until the last injured man
was hoisted to the surface, a distance
of 212 feet.
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SALE OF FLYING FOX.
Noted English Race Horse Brings
$4,000 at Auction.

London, March Sat the sale of the
late Duke of Westminster's string of
race horses which took place today at
Kings Clere, Flying Fox, winner in 1899
of the Derby. the Two Thousand
Guineas, the Eclipse stakes and the
Doncaster st. Leger, was purchased
by Edmond Blanc for 1850 guineas
about $196 300. Blanc is the son of the
founder of Monte Carlo and brother-in-
law of Roland Bonaparte.
Flying Fox is a four-year-o1d bay
colt by Ornne- Vampire. Ormonde, the
grandsire of Flying Fox. was sold for
of San Francisco about six years ago.
Flying Fox therefore brought about
s46 500 more than his grandsire.
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CHINESE OF FRISCO.
Will Have Great Oriental Celebra-
ton In June.

San Francisco, March s.-Mayor Phe-
Ian has received from Consul General
Ho Vow a communication outlining the
plan of an Oriental carnival which the
Chinese residents of San Francisco de-
sire to celebrate in this city on the fes-
tival days of the feast of the dragon,
which occurs in June. Permission is
requested to decorate Market street in
Oriental style, by experts to be brought
from China and to give a display of
fireworks SURPRISING anything before
seen here. President Mckinley and the
governors of all the states will be in
Vited to attend. 1t is thought that the
mayor will comply with the request of
the consul general, and that the most
unique celebration ever witnessed in
America will result.
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AN APOPLECTIC STROKE.
Mrs. J. B. Angel, Wife of Ex-Turkish
Minister, Seriously Ill.

New York. March S.-Mrs. ]. B. An
gell, wife of the president of the Uni
versity of Michigan, and minister to
Turkey, is seriosly ill at the home Of
friends in this city. Mrs. Angel suf-
fered stroke of apoplexy while on a
train on the way to this city from An
napolis last Monday. Mr.. Angel was
telegraphed for at Ann Arbor and i'm
mediately started for this city. 1t is
said that Mrs. Angel is getting along
as well as could be expected.
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DOMINICANS AT 1T AGAIN.
Another Revolution Is in Progress
on the Island.

Santo Domingo, March S-The gov
eminent has apparently discovered
that a political movement in opposition
to it is in progress.
Gen. Pepin, the former governor Of
Santiago de Los Cabelleres, has revolt
ed against the government and govern
ment troops have been sent against
him. A state of siege has been declared
and constitutional guarantees have
been suspended in the southwest part
of the island.
Several arrests have been made and a
change in the cabinet may take place.
This city is quiet.
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CANCELS ISSUED STOCK.
Honolulu Sugar Syndicate Adopts
Other Means to Raise Money.

Honolulu, Feb "a, Cvia San Francisco,
March Sat a special meeting of the
stockholders of the American Sugar
company it was decided to cancel the
issue of $500, 600 of additional stock made
a short time ago. refunding to SUBJ
scribers what they had paid in on this
account. To meet the need of money
which this issue of stock was expected
to meet Brewer & Co. were requested to
make advances to meet the require
ments to the extent of $425,0OO, taking
as security mortgage on the property
of the company.
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A. O. U. w. Notice.

For the purpose of closing up the bus
mess of the Grand Lodge committee, all
members of the committee and especi-
all the chairmen of subcommittee
are requested to meet at the parlors of
244 on Friday evening, the 9Th, at s
o'clock. Any person having claim
against the committee not already pre-
sented must do 50 at once as it is the
desire and expectation of the commit
tee to close up its affairs and adjourn
upon that date
J. r. M'NARY
Vice Chairman.
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