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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
THE GHOST OF AIRLIE.
TFrom the London NALL

IRON the London Mall
Who heard the ghostly drummer of
Cortachy castle beat the death roll of the
late Earl of Airlie?
death to the heads of the Ogilvys. In by
gone times there was a drummer who
drummed for the "Bonny House of Airly."
The wretched player offended the earl of
those days and was tied up in his own
vainly pleading for his life the poor little
drummer threatened that his ghost should
haunt the family for ever and ever.
Legend has it that generation after gen
the last post for Earl and Countess of
Airlie. and the roll of his drum has
through the long centuries blanched the
faces of many inmates of Cortachy castle.
ing for dinner. A tattoo was beaten be-
meath her window. The lady listened in
We're no bandsmen at the castle. Going
down to dinner she said to her host:
Who is it that plays the drum so skill
fully outside the castle?"
The earl turned pale and shivered. The
of every Ogilvy at the table was deadly
white Within a week the countess lay
Spectre of Gortachy castle
A few years later young EngliShman
who was to shoot with Lord Ogtlvy. the
lodge at the head of Glenshee, missed his
way. The night was wild, and darkness
of the Shooting lodge Then up the glen
came the long roll of the drum. There
could be no mistai&ing it. Who could be
laying out of doors on such a night, he
asked Lord Ogilvy- silence" was his
of Cortachy castle. The Earl of Airlie
died in London within less than week.
When the father of the Earl of Airlie
who fell in South Africa last Monday died.
it is said that the drummer did not sound
his drum 1t may be true; Perhaps he, he
the countryside will not be denied their
ghost. and it may be that we shall soon
at Cortachy the day before the gallant
cavalryman fell in South Africa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
Run Down by a Train.

Pittsburg, Kan, July 119.-Frank
Hoopingarner, a fireman in the employ
of the Kansas City Southern railway in
this city. was struck and run over by a
train Wednesday. His body was man
gled SO terribly that he died in a cab,
which was taking him to the hospital
Hoopingarner was on his way from his
boarding place to take his engine for a
trip south and stopped on one of the
tracks in the yard to watch fruit
train that was passing. He did not no
tice that a switch engine was pushing
down a caboose on the track on which
he was standing. The noise of the
fruit train passing. The noise of the
hearing the approach of the caboose
and he was struck and both the caboose
and engine passed over his body. Hop
tngarner was married and rs years old.
He belonged to the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective F'iremen. His parents live in
Chanute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
MENNONITES IN POLITICS.
Republicans and Populists Both Work
For Their Support.

The Republicans and Populists in
Marion and adjoining counties which
are united in legislative districts are
making their fight for supremacy along
the same lines. in that the two parties
have nominated Mennonites for the leg
1slature.
The Mennonites are in a majority in
Marion county and the managers OF the
two parties are seeking the sympathy
and support of these thrifty people in
furtherance Of their political ambi
HiOns.
So far as Marion county is concerned,
the Mennonites have. as a rule, been
identified with the Republicans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
THE BEST THEY KNOW.

E-SrOU rememberthe old lady who rode for the first
IeNH time on railway train. There was frightful
EaE1s collision bot when the reached her
taIsAeg she was quite calm. She said she supposed
they always stopped that way. The story well ilus-
trates why many satisfied to live without
Ivory Soap. They have never tried It'll Naturally
enough they think that annoying odors, sharp chen
Gals, and waStefm greaSiness to all soaps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
ONE is NOT CLAIMED.
Legislative Nominee Found Who Is
Free From Pledges.

Robert Find1ay of Sterling, a grain
man, has been successful in being nom
mated as a candidate for state senator
without being claimed by the candi-
dates for United States senator as be-
ing their personal, private property upon
which no treSpaSSing will be permitted.
The surprising feature about Find
lays nomination, is the admission that
he is unpledged.
Mr.. Findlay will make the race in
the district composed of Barton, Rice
and Stafford counties. He is one of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
American Coal For London.

Philadelphia, July 19.-The first cargo of
Pennsylvania soft coal ever sent from this
city to London will leave here shortly on
the British steamship QueensWood which
has just been chartered for that purpose
Unusual Importance it is said, in coal
circles attaches to the present shipment
because the coal is to be used as fuel bv
English railroads., whose expenses have
been considerably increased of late by the
high prices they have had to pay for Eng
lish coal. The Queenswood cargo will con-
SiSt of 1000 tons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
"EMMONS is FOR ME-"
That Is What J. r. Burton SAYS and
it Must Be So.

The Republicans of Riley county have
nominated c. S. Emmons as a candi-
date for representative. Emnons is re-
ported unpledged, but J. r. Burton
says:
Mr.. Emmons is for me for United
States SENATOR
Republicans from Manhattan say
that Mr.. Burton is mistaken; that EN-
mons is unpledged, so there you are.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
New Train For Chicago via Santa Fe
Route.

Leaves Topeka 500 p. m, arrives Chi.
cago 7:4O a. m, before departure of out
bound connecting trains for resorts in
the northern lake region, as well as
those of the st. Lawrence and the At
lantic coast, Carries Standard and
Tourist sleepers- Free chair cars. Din
ing car. Other trains at 4:3O a. m and
4:40 D. m. T. L. KING, Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
T. A. A. BASE BALL.
Team Organized to Play Rest of the
Season.

A baseball team is to be formed among
the members of the Topeka Athletic
ISOLATION. A game has been called for
Saturday afternoon at the Washburn
grounds, to De played between two mines
chosen from the prospective members of
fhe Il. A A team
This game will be for the purpose of de-
Gliding who are the best players and to
decide who will have a place on the team.
Not much interest has been shown In
Topeka in baseball this year, but it is the
intention of the team to arrange for some
good games to be played during the re-
mainder of the summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
BUYS ANOTHER HOTEL.

Owner of Dutton House Gets aThe
Elgin" at Marion.
"A. H. Boyd, manager of the Dodge
House at Dodge City and Dutton House
OF Topeka, has purchased 1.-THE Elgin''
at Marion and assumes the control on
September 1.
He will sell the hoted at Dodge and
divide his time between the Elgin and
Dutton houses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
It Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth, of La Grange, Ga. suf-
fered for six months with a frightful run
ming sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds, Piles,
it's the best salve in the world Cure
guaranteed. Only % cents. Sold by A. T.
Waggoner. druggist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
Shot and Charged with Murder.

Wichita, Kas., July 19.-Jim Kennedy
was ordered out of Frank Johnson's sa-
loon at Union City, Oklahoma, last night
for disorderly conduct. He resented it
head. Johnson replied with two shots
Johnson is dead. Kennedy will recover.
The latter Is under arrest charged with
murder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
Grain Men Meet.

Mcpherson, Kan, July ia meeting
of the mill and grain men of central
Kansas was held in the parlors of the
Union hotel last night ostensibly for
the pupose of securing better grain
rates and other purposes not made pub
lie. F. G. Wegely, general freight
agent, and r. E. ToITington, distribut-
ing freight agent of the Santa Fe, were
in attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
BOUND FOR THE MOUNTAINS
Party of Girls of Mcpherson, Kan.
Westward Bound.

Mcpherson, Kan, July ia party of
girls consisting of Misses Lillian Curlee,
Theresa Wicklund. Maud, Lottie and
Mae Fisher, Sarah and Emma Miller
Jessie Hill, with Mrs. Sarah Hill and
Mrs. Eva Hill. left today for a six
weeks outing in Colorado. They will go
first to Denver, then Palmer Lake and
Manitou, and after camping out a few
weeks will return home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19

veteran Republicans in that section of
the state. The district IS hopelessly
Populist and this may account for the
Oversight of the Baker and Burton
SuppOrtrrS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
Ottawa and Return $3.50 via Santa
Fe Route

Account Ottawa Chautauqua Assem-
bly,. Tickets on sale July 9TH to goth
inclusive and return July %. Trains
leave at 1880 a. m. and 4:4O D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
To Fill a Vacancy.

Sedalia, Mo-, July 19.-The Republican
congressional committee of the Seventh
district met here today and nominated
Harry H. Parsons, of Marshall. for con
gress to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Leslie O'Rear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19
Ottawa and Return$1.5e via Santa

Account Ottawa Chautauqua Assem-
bly,. Tickets on sale July 7th to goth
inclusive and return July g. Trains
leave at 1880 a. m. and 4:40 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-19

THE timely use of glasses has
saved the sight of many eyes.
The student or business man often
ignores the pains which tell of the
need of glasses.
Well tell you in few minutes
whether you need glasses or not.
Our careful examination will en-
able us to fit your eyes perfectly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
SCHOOLS OUT!

Milwaukee, Normal debaters
were defeated by those of the Platte
vile Normal at the latter named place
Friday evening. The question was
"Resolved, That Our Policy in the
Philippines is and has been Just and
wise" Wieland Oswald of this city
was one of the three Milwaukee repre-
sentatives who took the negative side.
Platteville won with the affirmative.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
GRIST OF A WEEK.


Oaleha WIZ celebrate me tn
). ochreiner " Sons nave a new
'ao to-day
-Thos. Oliver has been appointed
postmaster at Eumuhu'
Note the new advertisements Of
Miss Fender and B. F. Eisenbise.
The postoffice will be closed to-
day "wednesday from 5 to > and
from till s.
ERNEST Tyrer, a Mineral Point
youth aoed IS. was drowned AT Gala
mine Monday.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
on Friday afternoon at ) o'clock with
Mrs. Joe WRIGHT.
Miss Ruby Black spent Sunday
in PlattevilIe. visiting her friend Miss
Ethel Wnshburn.
rhon,os Cornodr droco oror -
p,o+tor;,1o SATURDAY. ron,ainina ouo,.
c..ao ;.;tin fr;onds
r U;i,4o,- p,o44:,,o
nil, roooiro s1o 10, month nons;on -
,,4 :. .4 ;.ouo
w ~
fA1' - %
.'o''''o = i''''0' ~ 49, w. o''A
my
The members OF the reunion
chorus are requested to meet at Z. ii.
Baxter residence thursday evening
nc o"oa Ci'S '"ii0 n"' oeen Gu
saSeu " iui ni'n ni"'io io' 'ne re-
unioi' ne noAD0 ''n'' u 0o'i So 10
ooohe' aiso'
Are you coming TO the reunion!
You'll miss treat by not being pres
ent. Lancaster intends to fairly out
do herself IN entertaining you all.
Remember the dates wednesday and
Thursday, June 18th and 18th.
The State Normal School Band of
Platteville, Wis, will give a grand
concert and entertainment at the City
hall Friday evening, June 1st. The
program will consist of vocal and in
strumental selections, duets, quar-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
Palmer's Ten Nights in Bar Room Co.

Nearly every boy and girl have read
w. w. Pratt's beautiful! story Of Ten
Nights in Bar Room" and have de-
sired to witness it played by good
company. The opportunity now pre-
sents itself to seeing it produced on a
scale of grandeur never before at
tempted by the Geo S. Palmer COM
pany, at City opera house Monday,
June /.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
GUMPTION.

+ n me does not have gumpton till one has been
Ikt[IY properly cheated" Persons Of surnption
W[][15 using Ivory Soap women who have trusted
lESS1 themselves too the precipice Of false
economy and who can appreciate the true econo
my in soap made Of pure vegetable oils and other
high class ingredients, bat made in such quantity
to bring the price within the reach Of the very poorest
family Indeed it is the very poor who most need it. for
they can least afford the extravaganza Of common soap
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
Where are the Song Books?

Some years ago the citizens Of Lam
caster contributed funds to purchase
twelve "War Song" books. All those
who have copies of these books please
leave them with the undersigned this
week We need them for our Camp
fire. II. BUcHNER, Chm. Com. on
Music.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31

A special train has been granted
by the Northwestern road. thanks to
the efforts Of the reunion committee,
and will run to Lancaster on the sec
ond day of the reunion, June 18th.
1t Will arrive here at about 9 O'Clock
a M, and depart at 6 p. m. or there
abouts. Schedule viii be announced
alter. Reduced rates.
Union Memorial exercises were
held at the Congregational church
Sunday, and the 6. A. 4. and Wo-
mans Auxiliary attended in body.
The edilice was crowded and the cere-
monies very appropriate. Rev. j. I.
Morgans delivered the discourse and
it was of high standard Of excellence.
Rev T. J. Brown conducted the ser
vices.
Licenses to wed were granted by
County Clerk Dickinson to the follow
ing ma med parties Albert Hotllaree
Wingville and Mary o. Nelson, Castle
Rock; Tanner j. Walker, Montfort
and Rena McLimans, Fennimore;
Fred H. Peterson and Annie 5. Sulli-
van, Platteville; Willard A. Storkson,
Lone Rock, Wis, and Stella w. Swift
cher, Muscoda.
A slight change has been made in
mail service that should be noted.
The train leaving Lancaster at $40
a. m. will hereafter have no mail car
attached. Pouch mail only will be
carried and no mail will be received
consequently at the train. Outgoing
mail in the morning must be deposit
ed at the postoffice prior to a. m.
to insure its departure for eastern
points in the morning. In returning
in the evening at six O'Clock the train
will have no mail car, bringing pouch
mail only from Montfort junction to
this point. The passenger arriving
here at 11:45 a. m. is now the regular
MadisOn-Lancaster train and brings
the bulk of eastern mail. 1t departs
at 2:15 as before and mail sent out on
this train, which has the mail car at
tached, will arrive at Chicago in time
for the same delivery as if mailed in
the morning. A change in train
crews also is announced, taking place
Monday. The passenger train above
mentioned departing at s a. m. is now
known as the Galena train, running
to Galena and returning here at six
O. clock-taking the place on the time
table here formerly held by the Madi-
son train. The Galena train crew,
consisting of Conductor Searles and
his assistants, now passes the night and
Sunday here instead of at Galena as
formerly. Conductors Zanniger and
Barrett and Brakeman Fred Burr and
the two passenger crews that have
heretofore been on the Milwaukee
run alternating nights here. now skip
Lancaster altogether their runs being
from Milwaukee 70 Galena via Mont
fort, tAus depriving them Of their res
idence here. Engineer rockingham
escapes the Inconvenience. having
been assigned the Galepa run, which
brings him home nightly a, before.
The change is not received sati-iaet-
orily by the train crews and the
boys are ia hopes a return viii he
made @ the Old regime soon III
freight runs and crews remain Tie.
same Lancaster people eastward
muna. VIII now Be obliged t. change
cars at Moatlort Junction ID they de-
part At see am Ityau leave at2 SIS
p. 10. ne change will be necessitate3
at Mon,fcrs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
Drulnmers hh0y!

VIII those who have drums and
are willing to take part IN the organi-
cation of temporary drum corps for
the reunion report to me?
II. BUCHNER, Chm. Com. on Music.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-05-31
volA High Ban 1t Lathrap !.

NoAA High Ball at Lathrap
CRUSHED Fruit Ice Cream sodas
at Lathreps.
DON'T Mss IT the Scha6erts
Lady ,yuartette at City opera house.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17


pinks; Rebecca Poski, pink rose. There
was a short program, the little girls be-
ing arranged in semi-circle. Each
child had neat verse pertaining to her
particular flower. Later in the eve
ming the children danced to their hearts
content. The boys wore fancy cos.
tunes.
Mrs. Rewick invited few OF her
friends informally Tuesday afternoon
for whist in honor of Miss Oliver of
Lockport, New York.
The Century club met with Mrs. Van
Brunt Tuesday. The afternoon was
made more of a social event than GUS
tomary, it being the last meeting at
which Mrs Noble, owing to change OF
residence, could be present for some
time. Mrs. Noble was remembered with
a number of thoughtful, pretty gifts.
Refreshments are generally forbidden
by the club, except on unusual occa-
sons, such as the departure of long
time member. Mrs. Llndley had pre-
pared paper on lace making, tapestries
and Delft pottery.
The Round Table met with Mr..
John b. Wright on Monday evening.
At seven o'clock Mrs. Wright served an
elaborate dinner for the members OF the
club.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. A.
III. Weir entertained the La Veta Whist
club.
Les Bohemiennes met Wednesday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Crittendor.
The Athenae club met with Mrs.
Fred Nj. Fling on Thursday afternoon.
At eight o'clock on Wednesday eve
ming Miss Edna C. Spalding, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Spalding Of 1870
II street, was married to Mr.. w. 81.
Harding of Ord, Nebraska. Miss Spald
ing's gown was of white silk tissue, with
fluffy ruffies, demi-train and yoke OF
beautiful point d'esprit. She carried
bouquet of brides roses and an exquis-
tie handkerchief of point lace, gift OF
the BRIDES mother. After the wedding
ceremony, which was performed by DR..
Hindman, a delicious supper was served,
only the immediate families OF the
bride and groom being present. The
house was prettiIy decorated with roses
and Easter lilies. aud from the portieres
hung graceful strands of smilaX. There
were handsome gifts, with many good
wishes for Mr.. and Mrs. Harding, who
left Lincoln on Thursday for Ord, where
they expec: to live in the future.
First Church Of Christ (Scientist).
Fourteenth and X streets. Arthur e..
Ziemer. G. S. First Reader. Sunday
morning services at 1880; subject.
Reality The sermon consists OF
the reading of selections from the Bible
and the Christian Science text book, Sci
ence and Health, With Key TO the Scrip
tures.' Wednesday evening meeting at
7:3O. The public is cordially invited.
On Saturday evening. March 10th,
MIR. and Mrs. Henry H. Wilson and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry b. Ward gave must
cal in honor of Miss Ward. Mrs. Frank
NJ. Hall was of the receiving party.
Mrs. Wilson's gown was Of mode silk,
with garnitures of cerise silk and white
ribbop. Mrs. Ward wore a skirt o.
white satin, with corsage of lace with
violet trimmings. Miss Ward was
=: ~ .xou-n nf hlna and u hi fa
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17

was great bunch OF yellow jon
quils. There was also a silver
candelabra with yellow candles and
shades. Mrs. Isaac NJ. Raymond ard
Mrs. Jansen presided at the table.
They were assisted by Misses Poynter,
Gregory. Garten, Cochrane, Whiting,
Adeloyde Whiting. Ellen Gere. Frances
Gere, Ricketts,, Richards and Kirker.
The music was listened to with enjoy
ment and enthusiasm Mr.. Charles
Hagenow. accompanied by Mise Mabel
Hagepow, gave as an encore to his rem
dering Of the "Gavotte in ID, by Pepper,
the Song of the Evening Star" Mrs.
Campbell, as an encore to Penelope
Wearing a Garment from Odysseus,"
by Max Bruch. sang "Oh, That We Two
Were Maying," by Nevin. Mr.. Angus
tus Hagenow, Miss Mabel Hagenow, ac-
companist. for an encore to his three
numbers, "Canzonetta," by Herbert,
STILES Glueck." by Schaker. "Trau-
merei," by Schumann, gave the Der
ceuse," by Goddard. The last number
on the program, Angels Serenade,"
was given by request. it having been
played during the wedding Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward.
Mrs. Clinton r. Lee entertains the M.
NJ. NJ. Whist club today. 1t is the day
of st. Patrick and both his country and
country's color are to be remembered in
ingenious ways. The score cards are
shamrock leaves, and refreshing green
tea, lettuce sandwiches and cakes with
green icing are to be served. Mrs. Lee
has made a collection of Irish curios,
such as wooden shoes and shillalies.
These are to be shown, and Miss Ethel
Burk will play some Irish airs. The
members of the CLUB are Mesdames
Gibbs, Riser, Ru1gs, Seacrest, Warner,
Chaplin, Legore, DIR. Faulkner, Cook,
Van Brunt, Finch. Metcalfe. Wolcott,
Folsom, Herbert Folsom, Traphagen.
c.. l. Jones and Lee. Mrs. Brown, a
guest from out of town, will be present
The Good Times Euchre club enjoyed
a pleasant evening. Friday, with Miss
Nance. Those present were Messrs.
and Mesdames Marshall, Howe, George
Woods, Frank Woods. Mark Woods,
Curtice, Rector, Dorgan, Ed. Fitzger-
aid, GRANGER, Merrill, Latshaw, Kelly,
Edmisteu and Morrison; the Misses
Marshall, Burr, Hoover, Gahan, Oakley,
Putnam, Naughton of New York, Odell,
Hooper, Hargreaves and Cochran;
Messrs. Baldwin, Joyce. Butler. Hayes,
Walsh, Gregory, Honeywell, Lansing,
Marley, Fitzgerald and Thatcher.
On Tuesday the Monday Night club
enjoyed a pleasant evening with Mr..
and Mrs. William j. Turner. The men,
beers Of the club are Messrs and Mes
danes Sine, Garoutte, Jewell, Hibner,
Casebeer, Whiting. Hutchins and
Turner. The invited guests we're Messrs.
and Mesdames Parker, Morse. r. NJ
Turner; Misses polk and Reynolds.
Mrs. Elmer B. Stephenson reviewed
.'Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert
Parker, at the last meeting of the litera-
ture department of the woman's club OF
Lincoln. The remaining meetings of
this department will be devoted to the
study of the Merchant of Venice" aud
will be held in room 302, high school
building. The next meeting will be on
March 22d, at $50 o'clock.