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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
GRIEF FOR HUGO
Prevents Mrs. Langtry From Giving q
Function in st. Louis.

St Louis, March 12.-Mrs. Hugo de
Bath, better known as Mrs. Langtry,
will not give the afternoon tea and con-
cert that had been proposed for the BEN
eft of wounded British soldiers in South
Africa. Her business manager, c. E.
Hamilton, states that her health will
not permit the extra work that would
be necessary to give such a function.
Mr.. Hamilton said:
''All things being well, she would I'M
doubtedly have given the function, but
Mrs. De Bath is at present greatly wor-
ried over the condition of her husband,
Captain Hugo de Bath, who is very i'll
of fever in the military hospital at
Cape Town. Under these circumstances
her personal manager, Mr.. Edward
Michael, has decided that it would be
counting a break down of her health to
permit her to take on herself any extra
duties"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
SPLENDID IMPRovEMENTs.
Santa Fe Will Erect.Handsome Depot
and Hotel at Albuquerque.

Albuquerque, March 12.-While in this
city Mr.. J. Il. Hurley. superintendent
of the New Mexico and Rio Grande
divisions Of the Santa Fe, gave out the
following information regarding the
new depot and hotel to be built here
this summer by the company:
THE proposed new depot will oc-
cupy the ground now used by the ex-
press company at the depot and will
extend out. as convenient. into the
street toward the Armory building.
The structure will be of modern de-
sign and large enough for purposes in
dicating a city treble the present size
of Albuquerque.
'@The hotel which viii be constructed
by the company will occupy the pres
ent site of the M. P. Stamm commits
sion house, and extend south as far
on Fifth street as the Armory hall.
This piece of ground as designated viii
be occupied exclusively by a hotel
building. as fine, if not better, than
any new hotel erected for several
years by the company along its line of
railroad. From the Armory hall, down
to Coal avenue, and extending to within
a few wards of the main track on the
east, the present buildings viii be all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
MEMPHIS DONATES roY.M.o. a
Co-operates With Missouri Pacific in
Maintaining the Organization.

Fort Scott, March 1.-THE Kansas
City, Fort Scott & Memphis railroad
has made a monthly appropriation for
the support of the Y. NJ. G. A. of this
city equal to the Missouri Pacific, thus
forming triple combination with these
two railroad systems and the city.
This means a. broader and more far
reaching work than ever before. The
association is already carrying on nine
different departments of work and will
add at least two more, namely, a room
and apparatus for the work in anna
teur photography and a dormitory for
train men, with first class sleeping or
rest rooms. The museum of curios will
be increased in a great measure by ad-
ditions from Manila, also a collection OF
stuffed birds and other things of in
tereSt,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Ne Finishing Of skirts.
LFrom Harper's Bazar.l


Velyeteen continues to be regarded
as the most wear-resisting skirt bind
ing. but there is sufficient variety in
the methods of applying it to warrant a
word of description. The simplest
plan is to line a bias strip of velveteen
1.-TWO and three-quarters inches wide)
with stiff crinoline; apply to skirt from
the right side, turn over and tack
smoothly to the lining, employing the
herringbOne or feather stitch. Where
the garment is of cloth a turned-up I'M
lined hem is all that is required, and the
regulation width of such a finish is two
inches Turned-up hens are not ap-
proved of because of their bulziness,
but where there is a possibility of the
material raveling its edge may be bound
with lutestring.
The novelty of the moment consists
in the inlet cable-cOrd binding. This
is done as follows: Select a heavy cable
cord and haste it into Z bias casing
of silk, velveteen or corduroy, the exact
shade of the material of the skirt. Now
stitch the cable casing to the outside of
the skirt, turn over, and hem the facing
closely down to meet the cord. Where
desired row Of machine stitching may
be placed as close to the cable as pos
sible, thus securing the cord still more
firmly in place. The process is that
known to needle women as "cOrding."
This is an exceedingly useful method of
skirt binding, especially when applied
to the renovation of gowns since it
counteracts the tendency to a shorten
ing of the skirt usually observed after
the garment has been rebound.
Grand Army Coal.
We have moved our office and yard
to 511 East Fifth street. on west side
Mo. p. depot, and we are still selling
Usage City Shaft coal for SO. so per ton
for spot cash, delivered Call phone $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

Kelly, employees of the round house at
Ration, have been promoted to fire.
men.
Mrs. Nixon, mother of General Su-
perintendent W. C. Nixon, of the Gulf.
Colorado & Santa F'e railroad, arrived
in Albuquerque from Los Angeles to
pay a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. A e.
Walker and Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Bell.
After week there she will go to Gal
weston to see her SON.
The newly elected officers of the G..
I. A. to the B. of L. E. here are as fol-
lows: Mrs. Christal, past president
Mrs. Trainer, president; Mrs. Blevens,
secretary; Mrs Morse, vice president;
Mrs. Milroy, treasurer; Mrs. Sam Smith,
chaplain; Mrs. H. P. Smith, guide; Mrs.
Hartley, sentinel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
TRIAL OF NICKEL RAILS.
Pennsylvania Road Has 500 Tons
In Use

Philadelphia, Pa, March 12.-The
Pennsylvania Railroad company is now
experimenting with nickel steel rails.
and if they prove to meet all the re-
quirements it may cause these rails to
be adopted on sections of the system
where there are heavy grades or sharp
curves. These rails are considerably
harder than the ordinary steel ones,
and they cost much more.
The officials of the company have
had this matter up for some time, and
toward the latter part of last year it
was agreed to give the manganese rail
a test. Three hundred tons were bought
and about four months ago these rails
were put down. A few rails broke, but
those in service now are being care
fully watched. So far, it is said the
rails are giving satisfaction, and they
show no signs of having had hard serv-
ice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
WARNING TONGS.
Prospects For a Treaty of Peace
Among Chinese Factions.

San Francisco, March 1.-THE Chron-
icle says:
1t is probable that the warning
Chinese tongs will be brought together
for the purpose of effecting a peaceable
settlement of the difficulties which
caused the death of three prominent
Chinese within the last two weeks. The
Wah Ting and Sin Suey Ying tongs
have been arrayed against the Suey
Sing tongs and while the former orga-
nizations started the shooting the latter
retaliated in terrible way a week ago
when two prominent members of the
first named tong were shot down in their
places of business. Through the in
huence of the consul general, Dong
Hung. the head of the Sin Suey Ying
tong, will come to the city and meet
the leaders of the other organizations
and try to effect a peace treaty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Drunkenness Cured.
1t is Now Within the Reach Of Every
Woman to Save the DruRkafd.
A TriaI Package Mailed Free to AII.

By a new discovery which can be given
silently and surely that while the devoted
wife, sister or daughter looks on, the
drunkard is reclaimed even against his
viii and without his knowledge or CO.
operation. Send your name and address
20 Dr. J. W. Haines, 1855 Glenn Bldg, Gin
clnnati. Ohio. and he will mail enough Of
the remedy. free to show how 1t is used
IN tea; coffee or food and that It VIII
cure the dreaded habit quietly and per-
nanently, also fun directions how to use
II books and testimonials from hundreds
VINO nave been cured, and everything
needed to aid you in saving those near
and dear to you from life Of degrade
ton and ultimate poverty and disgrace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
AMERICANS SHUT OUT.
Sixty Insurance Companies Barred
From Japan.

Tacoma, Wash, March 12.-Oriental
advices state that permission to do gen.
eral business in Japan has been refused
sixty foreign insurance companies, most
of them American. Japanese officials
state that this results from the fact
that their applications have failed to
comply with the Japanese insurance
laws. Though Corea has never formal
ly assented, Russia regards as accepted
her proposal of several months ago to
loan Korea several million yen in re-
turn for exclusive mining privileges.
The Russia and French cable and
telegraph systems in Siberia, China and
Indo-China are soon to be connected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

On the Tugela.-Corporal- you
We're taken off your guard?" Sentry
(who allowed a Boer to rush the lines)
No, sor! wuz takin' off my boots"
Philadelphia Record.
Loves Young Dreamy it
be lovely, George, DEAR murmured the
romantic maid, as the sleigh started off
and he tucked the robes about her. 'if
we could only go through life to the
end in this manner?' I'm not so sure
about that" replied the matter-of-fact
young man. 1T wouldn't cost US much
for coal, but just think of the livery
bill.'-Chicago News.
A Somehow" said the highly
respectable gentleman, 81 can't ever get
over my boyhood fear of policeman. -
why don't you try running a saloon?''
asked his friend.-Indianapoli Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Fight With an Outlaw.

Wichita, Kan, March ia special
to the Beacon from Tecumseh, Okla,
states that Roger Bruno, alias Jim the
Tough, arrested for horse stealing and
murder, attempted to escape from
Sheriff Grace. The men had a fierce
struggle but Grace succeeded in killing
Bruno, but is himself seriously if not
fatally injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

represent system of medical treat
ment for the weak, and those suffering
from wasting diseases, or inf1ammatory
conditions of nose, throat and lungs.
The treatment is free.
You have only to write to obtain it,
It's efficacy is explained, as simply
as possible, below
My treatment (known as the Slocum
System) is the result of my long ex-
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and kindred diseases, by which the
needs of the sick body can be con-
densed into four distinct preparations.
Whatever your disease, one or more
of these four medicines will be of bene-
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According to the exigencies of your
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A cure is certain if the simple direc-
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The medicines are especially adapted
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coughs, sore throat, catarrh grip, con-
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But they are also of wonderful eff
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Female troubles and delicate chill
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
FROM LAS VEGAS.

Fireman Will Gauntlet resigned at
Ration and left for Topeka
John Frey, who is employed at Las
Vegas. is visiting his relatives in Al
buQuerque.
H H. Fray. T. F. Mccoy and W. L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
Ft.~Worth

Account Cattlemen'S Association
Tickets on sale March HIP. Final limit
March 18th. Two through trains a day.
Through sleepers and free chair cars.
See T. L. King, Agent, Santa F'e for
particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
HOW TO QUIT TOBACCO.

A new discovery, odor1ess and tasteless,
that ladies can give in coffee or any kind
of food quickly curing the patient with
out his knowledge Anyone can have a
free trial package by addressing Rogers
Drug & Chemical Co., 1877 Fifth and Race
SITS. Cincinnati, Ohio, and easily drive
foul tobacco smoke and dirty spittoons
from the home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

''Do you think doctors ought to help
an incurable patient to die?" IF he
can't die without medical assistance,
yes!'-Detroit Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12

removed and the ground laid out into
a park and sodded or planted in blue
grass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
SI4.5O

TT. Worth, Tex, and Return Via Rock
Island Route.
Tickets on sale March IL and u, limi-
ted to March 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
FREE THESE FOUR BOTTLE S

The mainstay of the entire system IS
fesh-building, nerve and tissue-re-
newing food.
Every sick person needs strength.
This food gives it.
Many people get the complete sys-
tenn for the sake of the food, which thew
themselves need, and give away
the other three preparations to their
friends.
The second article is a tonic. It is
good for weak, thin, dyspeptic, nervous
people. For those who have no appe-
tite, who need bracing up.
Thousands take only the Food and
the Tonic.
The third preparation is a medicinal
healing jelly, in a patent collapsible
tube. 1t cures catarrh. 1t heals all ir-
ritation of the nose, throat and mucous
membrane. 1t gives immediate relief
1t is also a dainty application for sore
lips, chapped hands, etc.
Perhaps a million people need this
The forth article is a cough cure. The
most expensive cough cure Ito make)
on the market. The only one that can
positively be relied upon. Contains no
dangerous drugs, and is absolutely safe
for children. Goes to the very root of
the trouble, and not merely alleviates,
but cures.
The four together form a panopIy
of strength against disease in what
ever shape it NAV attack Won.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-12
THE FREE OFF

1HE EREE OFFER
A New
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
ABE RoSENFIELD
GAINS AT WEST BADEN.

Abe Rosenfeld is back from West
Baden carrying four pounds more of
avoirdupo is than he had when he left
town two weeks ago. Abe went away
for recreation and incidentally with
the avowed purpose. so he confided
to intimate friends, of reducing his
weight at least Is pounds-that much
and no more, for Abe could not spare
16 pounds. He said he knew how to
bring about the desired result-had a
new idea. Bulletins from West Ba-
den announced that Abe circled the
track three times daily attired in
sweater and bicycle trousers. 1t was
supposed by some of the visitors at
the resort that a new scrapPer had
been discovered, and that he was
working out preparatory to issuing q
challenge to Jim Jeffries. Anyway,
Abe is at home, but he did not shake
off any of his surplus weight. He
gained four pounds at West Baden.
He says it is a great place, but not
for his troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
OF SEASON
Plan Of the Work to be Carried on
by the Y. M. c. A. Mapped
Out.
GENERAL OPENING TO BE SEPT. II
Bowling League to be Formed to
Play for a Silver Cup.
Socials.

AS stated in last evenings ARGUS,
the Y. NJ. c. A. will be opened for the
season Sept. II. On that occasion
there will be a program of muse and
steps taken toward the organization
of the classes in physical culture.
There have been some changes in
the rooms to afford greater conven-
fence in the physical department. and
a new bowling alley is one of the ad-
ditions in the way of amusements. A
bowling league is to be formed to play
for a silver cup. A basket ball league
of six or eight teams will be feature
of this seasons program. The prize
for the winners is to be silk banner,
which will soon be on exhibition at
the Y. Nj. G. A. building.
Oct. Is and 16 are the dates for the
formal opening of the gymnasium.
The classes will then be in shape to
give an exhibition or contest.
Throughout the season there will be
frequent contests among the classes
in physical culture.
There is every promise of a large
enrolment in all the classes at the be-
ginning of the season. A unique
prospectus of last years business
mems class has been issued contain
ing cuts of about so mem bers and set
ting forth the advantages offered for
the coming season.
Mems Meetings.
A pamphlet has been issued giving
the years program in religious work.
A special effort has been made to ar
range interesting programs for the
mems meetings on Sunday afternoons.
On Sept. 80, which is set apart by all
associations as bible rally day, F. H.
Burt. assistant state secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A, has consented to be pres
ent and an especially interesting
meeting is looked for. On that date
he will assist in the organization of
the seasons bible study classes.
In the social department five recep-
tons have been planned to be given
by the young peoples societies of the
various churches. These receptions
in former seasons have been very sue
cessful and everything will be done
this year to make them more enjoy
able than ever before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
FACTS FROM FOSTER.

Foster, Sept. 5.-Misses Lena and
Sophia Freyermuth returned to their
home at Shiloh, Iowa. Monday, after
few days visit with relatives.
Last Friday afternoon occurredathe
death of Mrs. David Mardock al her
home hear Eliza. She had suffered
for a wear or more with consumption.
She leaves husband and several
children to mourn her demise. The
funeral was conducted at the home ,by
Rev. Kettelkamp last Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Frank Gillett and George Platte. of
Ferdinand, returned from their south
ern trip to Tennessee last Thursday.
Mr.. Platte went for the sole purpose
of securing a home and succeeded in
doing so, and with his family will soon
embark for the sunny south.
The young people enjoyed a pleas
ant time at the Freyermuth home last
Saturday evening.
Miss Kate Watson was the guest of
Miss Kathryn Foster last Sunday.
The lecture given at the Baptist
church by Rev. Kettlekamp last Sun
day night was we'll attended and high
ly enjoyed by all present.
Miss Jessie Reynolds will entertain
her friends at her home Wednesday
evening in honor of her birthday an
niVersary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
HAMPTON HAPPENINGS.

Hampton, Aug. 6.-The Hampton
public school will open Monday, Sept.
10.
Miss Jennie Skies has been visiting
friends in Moline.
Miss Maggie Hoffman, of Rock ISL
and, was the guest of Miss Clara Olt-
man last week.
Mrs. George Richards and children
are visiting in Moline.
Mrs. Norman Nash McFarran, of
St. Paul, has purchased the J. c. Mil
Ter property and is going to have some
improvements made.
James Vogel is remodeling his
house, and when it is finished it will
be two stories.
Albert Keith, the infant son of AL
bert G. Bowles, died Sunday morning
of stomach trouble and was buried
Tuesday.
Last Monday night thieves broke
into the depot. making their entrance
by prying the window. They took
fifty pennies from the money drawer
and two express packages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

Excursion to Peoria Sunday, Sept
9. $3.50 round trip.
Excursion TO Peoria Sunday, Sept
9. $3.50 round trip.
$3.50 to Peoria and return Sunday,
Sept. 9. Excursion train leaves r. L.
& p. depot at Z a. m. Returning,
leaves Peoria at 1880 p. m.
Excursion to Peoria Sunday, Sept.
9. $3.50 round trip.
Through, wide vestibule chair cars
with smoking compartment between
Rock Island and Chicago via the D.,
r. 1. & N W. railroad and the c. &
n. W. railroad. The quickest and
best line. For particulars inquire at
city ticket office, 1903 Second avenue,
or passenger station foot of Twentieth
street.
Excursion to Peoria Sunday, Sept.
9. $3.50 round trip.
Annual home visitors excursions
to Ohio and Indiana points via Big
Four route, Tuesday, Sept. II. 1900
Thirty days limit. indianapolis and
return, S7.75; Cincinnati and return.
1915. Many other points at similar
rates. Good connections both going
and returning. For particulars apply
to agents Rock Island & Peoria rail-
way or address Nj. A. Patterson, gem
eral passenger agent, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
JosLIN JoTTINGs

Joslin. Sept. George Leslie i:
attending the fair at Sterling.
Miss Theape Jordan has com.
menced her school at Joslin.
George Allen. of Colona. spent 8
few days last week with Willie White.
side.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Leasure's daugh-
ter has been very sick, but is now
better.
. Miss Annie Aldrich, of Henry
county, spent Sunday with Miss
Kate Buckley.
The youn gest daughter of e. H
Osborne is sick.
Miss Mary Fitzgibbon is visiting
friends in Rock Island.
Mrs. Guthrie and sister, of Rock
Island, visited in Joslin last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stephenson
visited Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Tinsman.
Miss Edna B. Crompton has COM
menced her fall term in the Mosher
settlement.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Wainwright
and Miss Rachel Wainwright Sunday
ed with Ira Wainwright and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
MAY FIX THE SCALE,
Detroit Conference Expected TO
Result in Early Opening of
Sylvan Mill.
AGREEMENT FOR TWELVE MONTHS
Operatives Cannot Return to
Work Until an Arrangement
is Effected.
AGREEMENT FOB TWELVE MONTHS

The conference between representa-
tives of the steel industry and the
Amalgamated Association Of Iron and
Steel workers at Detroit is expected to
agree upon a scale of wages under
which the employees of the Sylvan
steel mill may resume work just as
soon as the additions to the plant now
in process of construction are COM
pleted.
This is the third joint meeting
which has been held and a settlement
i. looked for at this session, for the
Araalgamated association has given
its committee more discretionary
powers than it has had at former con-
ferences.
Local members of the association.
which comprises all the men in the
local mill, cannot, nor can any of the
mem bers, go to work until scale has
been agreed upon by both parties to
remain in force for y months.
Many Men Involved.
In this conference all the millions
of capital invested in the steel, iron
and tin plate industries west of Pitts
burg. and the labor employed by that
capital, aggregating 60, 600 workmen,
are represented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-07
BELL HAS BEEN RUNG
ON RAG TIME MUSIC.

Rag time has seen its best days, and
this particular form of musical gym
nastics is slowly dying out. Dancing
instructors have put the ban on rag
time, and if they have their way the
stately ballroom will no longer serve
as q scene of ridiculous cake walks.
The American Society of Professors
of Dancing. Assem- bled in convention
at Saratoga. has officially taken action
against rag time and next winter it
will not monopolize entire programs.
There will be a return to old-fash-
toned music, the dancing professors
say. aud dancing itself will be more
like the stately and graceful style Of
former years instead of the wild romp
that syncopated time has brought
about. Even the two-step will be
danced in quiet, dignified style, and
the once honored glide step will again
come into favor. Another indication
of the fast approaching death of rag
time is found in the theatres and va
riety houses. Coon acts" are no
longer thrust before the public on
every conceivable pretext, and the
cake walk no longer brings spasms of
delight to long suffering audiences.
Dancing instructors are delighted
at the fact that their representatives
at the Saratoga convention have
frowned on rag time. They have all
along contended that the dignity of
the dance had suffered with the ad-
vent of rag time. and now they are
glad to see indications of a return to
older and better things.