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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

ct remember distinctly the first time I
ever played a race said one of a group
of gentlemen who were discussing the
event between Gentry and Patchen while
sitting in front of the National enjoying
the evening breeze. 1T was about II
years ago but it made a lasting impress
sion upon me, probably because 1 won. I
was running out of Kansas City at the
time and was very innocent young
man, at least l knew nothing of pool
rooms. OF course I had attended fairs
and seen horse racing such as is usually
conducted at those places, but I had
never been in a pool room where they
received reports of all the important
racing events of the country by wire and
where they bet money hard and fast.
One day 1 had engagement with a
friend of mine who worked in the First
National bank which then occupied the
building on the southeast corner of the
junction. The Turf and Field was run
ming full blast right across Delaware
street from the Times building and, as
my friend would be busy for full hour
after the time set for me to call, told
him would slip over there and wait
for him. When / went in the black
boards with their long rows of names
and figures puzzled me and the call of
the operator was all Greek. I watched
the crowd surging around the room and
finally noticed a man standing by my
side looking at one of the boards head
ed Gutenberg Races After looking at
the board awhile he said, turning to me:
What are you going to play? believe
will take a shot at Harrisburg replied
that I guessed I would, too, and I fol-
lowed him up to one of the little win
dows where he put down some money
and said Harrisburg I put down a ten
dollar gold piece when he made room
and spoke just as he did. The man
wrote on ticket with a blue pencil and
gave it to me. If he had asked me
question I would have fallen for 1 knew
nothing of the play, was very much ex-
cited and was afraid to display my ig-
norance 1 put the ticket in my pocket
and stood around watching and trying
to catch on. In about half an hour my
chance acquaintance met me again and
said: We'll, we win Did we?' asked.
Where do we go to get our money!
He pointed out the window and I got
there quick and planked down my ticket.
The man raked it in and counted out
$50. I looked at him and then at the
money. He noticed my hesitancy and
glanced again at the ticket All right
he said as he pushed it out. 1t was a
five to one shot. I got over to the bank
and then my friend and 1 proceeded to
see how much fun we could have with
the money. I have lost ten times that
amount trying to make just such anoth-
err lucky bet, but I have never made it
go. Every time I think of it I remem-
Der that happy thrill which went up my
backbone and have been trying to get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
OYERTURES TO JAPAN.
Chinese Emperor Says Two Countries
Should Stand Together.


Victoria, B. c., Aug. 1O.-Japanese pa
pers publish a letter received by the En-
peror of Japan from the Emperor of
China much on the lines of those sent to
other powers, with this addition:
I'VE are of the opinion that the west
ern powers at present are rivals while
China and Japan hold the balance in the
far east. Those countries who are await
ing their chance to secure new possess
sions. are watching not only China in
the far east. Should China fail to sue
cessfully oppose western invaders, Japan
may have her independence threatened.
Thus China and Japan stand on the
same footing. We should cast aside any
small differences and try to preserve
continued national existence of our two
countries. China is now fully occupied
in dispatching troops for the suppression
of riots and an alliance with a country
whose destiny lies along the same lines
as hers will succeed in dispelling the
troubles and restoring order"
In his reply, after reading China
lesson on international law, the Emperor
of Japan says:
IF the Chinese government promptly
relieves the foreign ministers before the
foreign troops undertake the task it will
show that the Chinese government is not
inclined to undertake open hoStilitieS
with the powers and the disaster i'm
pending on the Chinese government may
thereby be averted. The Japanese gov
eminent and Japan will not hesitate to
assist China if necessary. If the Chi
nese government will make efforts to eff
feet the prompt suppression of the riot
ers and to relieve the foreign ministers,
Japan shall protect the interests of
China when the time for negotiations for
peace with the powers arrives in the fu-
fI1r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
$4,000 in Four Damage Suits.

Denton, Tex, Aug. 10.-The Gulf. Col
orado &. Santa Fe is the defendant in
four suits instituted here today in the
district court. The smallest asks for the
modest sum of $10,150 and the largest
for $50, 500. The four suits aggregate
claims in round number of $4,000. J. H.
Germany, a former engineer, wants $685.
600; J. N. Durham, $10,150; Sam Ander-
MCGEE was injured by falling from a
car, the hand-hold breaking while he
was on it; Anderson's hand was smash
ed while he was making a coupling; Gar
many was forced to jump from his en-
CINE by collision, and Durham was
struck by some article on one of the de-
fendant's trains while walking along
side of the track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
Northern Pacific Appointment.

Tacoma, Wn., Aug. 10.-W. G. Pearce,
assistant general superintendent of the
Northern Pacific railway and general
manager of the Seattle and International
was today appointed assistant to the
president, with headquarters at Tacoma.
This makes Mr.. Pearce member of the
executive department of the Northern
Pacific system and gives him control
not only of matters pertaining to the op-
Grating department but in the traffic
construction and executive departments
as well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
Charles Clark Bowen Dead.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 10.-Charles
Clark Bowen, a prominent and wealthy
citizen of Detroit, died at his home
yesterday. aged 60 years. Mr.. Bowen
was secretary and large stockholder in
the seed firm of D. NJ. Ferry & Co,
treasurer of the Santa Fe, Phoenix &
Prescott railroad, and a trustee of Kali
amazoo college and Chicago university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
$500

Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Return via the Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale August 7th and 21st
Good returning as late as October 31st
Stopover allowed on going trip after
reaching Pueblo. Tickets will also be
sold at this rate August 18th and goth,
good returning September goth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10

roundhouse are being. called up for ex-
animation and promotion Yesterday
Robert Fuller, night maehinists helper
and George Brintnal, pitman, were call
ed up to take the examination to become
f1remen. Fireman Alva Young, who was
called up for promotion passed the ex-
animation and will in the future have
an anOina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
Tourist Rates to Colorado and Utah.

Tickets will be sold from points of
Missouri Pacific to Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, Colo. and Salt
Lake and Ogden, Utah, June 1st to Sep
TENDER 18th. at greatly reduced rates
See nearest ticket agent or write
H. c. TOWNSEND. G. P. & T. A,
F. E NIPPS. Agent, -
Topeka. Kausas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
Rural Mail for Kansas.

Washington, Aug. 10-The postoffice
department has ordered that rural free
delivery service be established on Aug
ust Is at Belleville, Kan; Hennessey, Ok;
Concordia, and Abilene, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
MONEY IN SIGHT.
Balances in State Treasury Nearly
100000.

The monthly examination of the state
treasury today showed the following bal
ances in each fund:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
GOOD FOR ROUND HOUSE MEN.
Santa Ee Company is Promoting
Them to Engine Service.

There has been recently a great scare
ity of enginemen to work the engines of
the Santa Fe out of this city This has
been caused by the increased work in
the freight and passenger departments.
To fill the places men working in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-10
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.

DenVer, colorado Springs and Pueblo.
$1,000 for the Round Trip.
Tickets on sale August 7 and 81 San
GobeT 81 AAii1I &c
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
UNKNOWN BURGLAR SHOT.

Everett, Mass June CAN unknown
burglar was shot and fatally wounded at
80 O'Clock this morning by Officer E. Il.
Palmer.
. The man was hurrying through Everett
square with bag over his shoulder, and
refused to stop at the officers demand.
He was shot in the temple. There was
nothing about the man to show his
identity.
He apparently was about 30 years of
a9s-end in his pockets skeleton keys and
other implements used-ty burglars were
found. The bag which he carried over his
shoulder contained nearly 100 rubber heels
which had been taken from Merlyn's shoe
store, in the block opposite City hall.
A memorandum book also was found
containing list of business places, in
Guiding the one from which the heels
were taken last night.
This is thought by the police to be a
record of places in which the man has
operated of late.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
THE GERMAN MACHINE.
New Orleans mes-Democrat.

New Orleans Times Democrat
when first went to Guatemala, I"
said man from Central America, II was
as agent for machinery house in Michi-
gan. There Is an immense lumber trade
in the republic, and naturally expected
to do well among the sawmill men; but
was disappointed to find that they had
been getting their machinery for years
from French and German makers. One
day went to see wealthy lumberman
for the express purpose Of trying to sell
him what we called q novelty wood
worker 1t was a very useful device for
the molding of different patterns. The
lumberman admitted its value and the
need Of something Of the kind in his
plant, but said that his brother-in-law,
who was also in the business, had Ger
man machine that did the same work and
was much better made, and he had deter
mined to buy duplicate The mill man
volunteered to take me over and show me
the machine. gladly accepted and was
surprised on our arrival to find the thing
apparently an exact duplicate OF the one
made by my house. 1t had very con
spicaous brass plate across the front, en-
graved with the machinery house In
Hamburg, and while l was looking at 1t
had an inspiration. Picking up a
screwdriver, took out the attachments
| of the plate and pulled 10 of, and under
meath, just as / expected, was the name
| and address of the Michigan manufactory
which represented. As q matter of fact,
| the machine had been sold by our New
York agency, shipped over to Hamburg
given name plate and catalogued as a
| native German product and sent back
| again across the Atlantic to the customer
in Central America 1t illustrated in
10 striking manner how the pushing
European dealers are taking possession,
right under our noses, of a magnificent
trale field which belongs to us by all the
logN Of geography and common sense"
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
PERSONALS.

Hon. Thomas B. Reed, Mrs, Reed and
Miss Catherine Reed arrived In Portland
yesterday from New York. They ara at
present at their home at No. 80 Deerine
street, and later will go to Grand Beach.
Mr.. Reed will be here a portion of the
summer, at least.
In the account of the Portland High
school graduation the valedictory was
attributed TO Miss Katherine G. Aager-
son. In fact the valedictory was by Miss
Harriet NJ. Andrews.
Mrs. Florence Freeman of Maiden,
Mass, is the guest of her cousins, Mrs.
Cults and Miss Eastman, State street.
Miss Stearns of Dorchester, Mass, IL
the guest of her sister, Mrs. William
Marks of West street.
Mr.. Charles A. Loring, formerly OF
Portland is expected to arrive from San
Francisco in a few days to spend the
summer with his daughter, Mrs. Fred
Beads of Woodfords.
Mrs Rowe and daughter are whiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell Doten, who has
Just returned from an extended period
of foreign travel.
Mrs. 9. A. Robinson and Miss Chris
tine Mccarthy, left for New York, where
they viii take the City of Rome for a
vacation tour of the old world.
Mr. James ID. Fessenden Of New York
is visiting his mother on Spring street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
INJURED ON A COAL BARGE.

In the District court yesterday libel
was filed by Michael Clancy Of Portland
VS. the barge Upton, owned by the Staples
Coal company of FAN River, asking fol-
e. 600 damages for personal injuries sus.
tairfed while employed as stevedore on
the Upton, now lying at Whites wharf
1t is alleged that last Tuesday the cover
ings Of the barge's after hatchway were
left up and carelessly fastened SO that
while stevedoring on board Clancy was
knocked down through the falling of one
of them and injured so that he is now
under medical care and will be unable to
work for some time. Dennis Meaher ap-
peared for the libellant.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
COLLEGE BOYS AS CATTLEMEN,

Thomson liner Dargai sailed yesterday.
The most unusual thing In connection
with her sailing was her crew of cattle
men. They were composed chiefly Of
college st udents some of them Portland
young men. They had taken this move
means of visiting Paris, the exposition
and other points Of interest in the old
country. The college boys were dressed
for the occasion and their clothing was
appropriate to the duties which they VIII
be expected to perform. Their principal
duties will be to feed and water the
cattle and to keep out of the way of the
regular crew of tho Dargai. Each OF
these young men will have a5 cattle to
care for.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
THREE IN SUCCESSION.
Fire Department. was Bu.y xesseraa,
Morning.

Two alarms Of fire at about II o'clock
yesterday forenoon, one following quick
iy after the other, the first from box Is
and the second from box IA aroused the
curiosity OF fire cranks, and even Of those
who are only ordinarily curious about
such things.
The department. responded TO the first
alarm to find all occasion for their SER
vices over. An oil stove had exploded at
was done. The second alarm was for a
fire on the roof Of tenement house on
Cumberland street just above Washing.
ton. The damage from the flames was
not large, so promptly were they extin-
gulshed. The house Is owned by John
McMinnamon. Quite large hole was
burned In the roof the fire probably hav.
ing caught from sparks from the Chin
ney.
While the department was still at work
at the McMinnamon fire still alarm
came in from fire on Cotton street.
The chemical was despatched at once
and the flames extinguished. Mrs. Haley
OF 80 Cotton street was in dark room
with lamp and accidentally tripped
over a rug, dropped the lamp and set the
room on fire. Considerable damage was
done to the furniture. The house is
owned by Margaret Taylor and occupied
by James Haley.
In all three cases the losses are under
stood to be covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

"Fixed Stars will be the topic OF DIR.
Bakers lecture to young people at Willis
ton church tomorrow evening.
The annual summer excursion Of the
Maine Press association will occur dur
ing the week beginning Monday, July
9th. The trip will be made to Casco bay
and vicinity, the party starting from
Portland. !.
N. W. Edison, S. b. Phillips and DIR.
Northcote have been appointed com.
mittee to assume charge of the Portland
Camera clubs salon next fall Circu-
lars will be sent out in few days tc
amateurs through the state.
Rev. Frederick W Hagar, Jr., of the
Tabernacle Baptist church, Boston, will
speak at the mems meeting at the Y.
NJ. G. A. tomorrow afternoon at 4.30.
Mr.. Hagar spent his vacation near Port
land both five and six years ago, and was
one OF the speakers at the Y. NJ. Q. A.
each of those seasons. Those who remem-
Der him will be pleased at another oppor'
tunity to hear him.
II the young men residing on Winter
street or in its vicinity will refrains from
firing cannon crackers they will deserve
the gratitude of the sick people there.
The furniture dealers will begin to
CLOSE their stores Saturday afternoons af-
ter the first of July.
The following is a list Of teachers elect
ed to evening schools: J. A. Milliken,
principal; Edmund j. Young, 7. j.
Gateley, Jr., Lizzie F. Walsh, Ellen f.
Worcester, Louise A. Turner, Katie Me-
laugh, J. b. Shepherd, assistants.
There will be special meeting of the
Portland Equal Suffrage club, Monday,
July End at three pm. at l24 Pearl street
to consider the subject of Old Home
Week
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
HANDSOME SIGNS.

The always up-to-date j. r. Libby Co.
has just added to the attractiveness of the
exterior of its extensive establishment by
placing seven fine signs on its block.
Four of these signs are on the Congress
street side, two are on the Free street
side and the other Is ON the corner over
the main entrance. These signs are a
splendid piece Of workmanship and the
large substantial letters stand out In bold
relief.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30

We have just received the newest Pa
neck wear are very swell, and will be
much worn by the smart set the coming
season. See them while the assortment
is complete. Prices range from % 90
to 5000. Willis A, Gates, Jeweler.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30

Tho exercises were attended By large
number Of persons from Portland and
vicinity, and all were mpoh pleased with
the good appearance and Departments Of
the boys and with the fine exhibition they
had given.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-30
MYSTERIOUS BILLY LOST.

New Yek, June s9.-At the Broadway
A. C.tonigAt, Jimmy Handler of Newark
was given thu decision over mysterious
Billy" Smith On foul in the thirteenth
round.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1900-09-07
Not Insane.

For some time it was reported that
D. G Holmes, a former resident so1
this place had become 'demented
through his work in Zion. Dowiie' :
institution, but it appears from the
following, taken from the Democrat,
Adrian, that the report was errone-
Gus: -
SEBEKA, Mimi, Aug. H.-Dear Bro
King: I wish to correct an item that
appeared in The Democrat last week
to the effect that the Rev. D. To-
Holmes has gone insane. wish ITO
say that the report is absolutely falSe
I have just returned from Chicago
where met Rev. and Mrs. Holmes
and they are both enjoying perfect
health. Mr.. Holmes occupies very
prominent position as superintendent
of the children'e work in the Christian
Catholic church throughout the
world. I do not believe that the
Democrat would knowingly give wings
to a falsehood, hence I send this cor
rection and ask that it be published
with the same prominence given tt
the false report. Very truly yours.
WV. M. W1eHAM.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1900-09-07
Village Primaries.


Saturday evening the primaries for
the Republican county convention
were held. Two set of delegates were
voted for in both wards and much in.
terest manifested in the choice of de-
legates. ~ >..
In the first ward there were 81 votes
cast, the following ticket receiving 46
votet, J. Fl. Cakes, J. N. Gould, M.
Hnrlbert, w. E. Madison, L. L. Me-
Cartney. The following ticket receiv-
ing Al except G. J. Smallwood AZ, H.
M. Palm, R. Prideaux, Jas. Mckay,
Ray Humiston.
In the second ward there were 90
votes cast. The first two named can
didate being on both tickets. Two
tickets were thrown out on account of
voting LIST ward candidates, J.A.T Town,
88; Gus Swanberg, 81; F. q. Glasgow,
SO; D. Anderson, 81; G. r. Leonard,
6S; Jno. Bobcrg 81; g. w. Wilson, Fl;
E. X. Smith, q; F. A. Stevens, u; J.
P: Peterson, 81. Jno. Boberg will
not qualify to act as a delegate on &C.
count of not residing in the second
ward.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1900-09-07

VIM. Yahn is improving slowly and
is able to be about with the aid of
clutches. He expects to move to
Worthington about the first of the
MONTH. !. Mr.. aud Mrs. A. j. Strom-
ner left last Wednesday for their new
home in Star Prairie, Wis. Bigelow
loses one ofits best families, and their
departure from our midst, where they
have lived for the past six years, is
regretted BY everybody in this COM
munity. Signal Blgelow. rsss
Nothing was done At the meeting
Saturday to consider selling the rail-
road stock to the B. G. r. & N. The
correspondence with several banks
and lawyers with reference to the
place where the stock Is held and
about the method Of voting the bonds
in 1885 was read, and "a informal
discussion took place. 4 petition 70
call : township election will probably
be circulated soon and the matter vim
come before the people IL that way.
for settlement Ellsworth News. .# b
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1900-09-07
M. e. Church.

Preaching Sunday morning by the
pastor. In the evening the Epworth
League will render special program
consisting of music and the following
essays.
1. Readingas means of Christian
culture, by w. F. Tibbetts.
2. The study of nature as a means
of Christian culture. by D. B: Kumler.
8. Giving as a::means of Christian
culture by E. w. Culture.
4. Bible study as means of Chris
tian culture, by Mrs. Chas. Glattley.
S. Prayer cs a means of Christian
culture. by Mrs. Dewew.
Everybody welcome.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1900-09-07
WorthingtonMind.
Married.

Married.
Charles J. Paine and MageiS i. De-
Witt, Wednesday, Sept. bth,.>Rsv.
Carl A. Anderson Of the NJ. E,
church officiating.
The ceremony took place in the
evening at the residenceuf the brides
parents, witnessed by q large DAM
Der of relatives and friends. After
the ceremony an elaborate and boun-
titul repast was served. =: 49,
The groom is the son. of IL N.
Paine and the bride a daughter of
NJ K. Dewitt, both highly respected
residents Of this county hot faf from
town. :k:.15 ~ 81: s.ih.; ttfsa :sauGA
The young people are n,est kxhly
esteemed by large circle Of friends.
they were the 4feoipientsa1 many
ueeful and ornamental presents. They
went to the cities to attend the fair
and on their return will 'takes ub their
residence on the farm. in Anew dwell
ing. T he A diva n joins their
many friends in extending congratu
lationsG: :;
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1900-09-07
A Communication.
SPAFFORD, Sept. 4, 1900.

The Editor of the Advance:
DEAR S1R:-There have beena great
many rumors around that Rev. DC
Holmes was insane, I have just re-
ceived a letter from Mrs. Holmes in
which she says that nothing ais him
but over work and he is spending
some time with his sister in Iowa, on
that account. He is improving and
able to ride: around and attend to
some of his sisters business. Will
you kindly put in a little, piece in
your paper to that effect. His mind
has not been clouded at all and it
hurts the feelings Of his friends to
have such reports circulated. Please
print this in your own words in the
weekly as more will sec it han would
in the Daily.
Your trnly ,::
Susan E. BARTON.