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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
They Adjourn to Meet in Memphis
Next Year.

Louisville, Ky, June 2-The tenth
annual reunion of the United Confed-
crate veterans adjourned sine die at 6
o'clock last night. The meeting of 1901
will be held in Memphis.
The annual parade Of the veterans
was abandoned, on account of the in
clement weather
The morning session ended in a state
OF great excitement and confusion The
trouble arose at the conclusion of the
presentation OF. the report of the COM
mittee on resolutions.
A resolution had been incorporated in
the report to the effect that the con-
vention of Confederates recognize with
appreciation the language of Gen. Dan
lei E. SickleS, the orator at the annual
reunion of the Army of the Potomac at
Fredericksburg, in which General Sickles
mad mentioned most kindly the men of
the confederacy, and the resolution said
the cOnfederateS reciprOcated the feel
ing shown toward them by the men Of
the Army of the Potomac.
General Gordon put the question Of
the adoption of the report. There was
a chorus Of ayes" and when he called
fol the vote in the negative he said
quickly. THE ayes have it" After he
had announced the vote there came
f2w cries OF no. General Gordon
said:
I did not think that there would be
any mega tive on such a question, but
there were some after I had declared
the vote; will now resubmit it,
The author of the resolution, w. H.
Burgynn, made a strong plea for its
adoption. He said that he had been
present at the meeting at Fredericks-
burg and had heard the kindly senti-
ments expressed by the soldiers of the
north, and he desired the passage of the
resolution merely as a matter of cour-
tesy.
Col. ]. II Shepherd, Of Richmond,
Va. secured the floor. and said:
I want no coquetting with the Yam
KEGS who defeated US. For Gods sake
do not accept anything from their
hands Don't. accept anything from
Union soldiers Vote it down; COM
rades, vote it down"
Instantly there was a terrific uproar.
Dozens of delegates were on their feet
demanding recognition from the chair.
General Gordon finally restored order
and in response to a call for his opin-
ion, said:
L trust the time will never come,
while I stand on southern ground or
among the chivalrOus men of the south,
when I viii refuse to send a kindly
message to an enemy"
Then coming down to the front rail
of the platform, the general raised his
voice in emphasis, saying: Il know
the sender of this message. On the
heights of Gettysburg he stood gallant
Iy in front of my lines and it was my
| bullets that sent him to the rear with
a leg off. For me, am going to recip-
rOcate the kindly message of the north
ern soldiers
Wild cheers greeted this declaration
General Gordon yielded the gaVel tC
General Cabell, of Texas, who made g
short address in favor of the resolution
He put the question in the midst OF
such great confusion that his voice
! could scarcely be heard. 1t was adopted
! with a roar of assent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

81, 1856, SAB, and trading failures "a, 720,3 01s
while failures in brokerage and "Other
commercial lines" amounted to 3d.
92S. 1922
nestle news is the steady progress to-
ward a lower level of prices for the
chief materials of industry Without
excitement and with very small sales,
it is believed the smallest ever re-
corded in May at three chief eastern
markets, except in 1893, prices of wool
have declined so that the 100 quota
lions in Coats Bros circular would av-
erage about 21.S4 cents, against 24-72 at
the highest point, February 1. and 1916
a year ago. The stagnant and hesitat-
ing condition of the goods market,
though not extending to the most ia
vorite staples. which were largely sold
early in the season, which caused much
irIegularity in prices of goods of other
grades, so that some have been cleared
out by concessions of Is to 20 per cent
from the early quotations of the sea-
son. There is also more complaint OF
cancellations, and on this occasion in
cotton well as wooden goods. With
prices adjusted to a lower range, all
textile branches might expect greater
activity.
The change in hides has made marked
progress also, the average at Chicago
declining over per cent. for. the past
week, and thus far about II per cent.
from the highest point. Large sup
plies are mentioned in some grades. but
the weakness of the manufacture has
been the controlling features
Orders for boots and shoes have been
reduced much more than shipments, be-
cause many works had orders which are
not yet exhausted.
The shipments in May have been
smaller than in any other year since
1892. They were larger by ia per cent
in 1896, by 22.8 per cent in 1895 and by
27.7 per cent last year.
The decline in pig iron continues, grey
forge reaching $3.50 at Pittsburg, No.
thracite and bessemer $22 at Philadel-
phia and Lehigh No. 1, 81 here Only
small changes have appeared during the
week in prices of finished products. but
these are toward lower figures. There
are current statements that some OF the
properties just taken by the steel sheet
company have been sold back to former
owners and that properties of the steel
hoop company will be divided likewise,
but it is not at all surprising Of a few
out of SO many combinations result IN
the disappointment of some.
Probably a lower quotation for besse-
mer pig may be accepted by the>associ-
alton in the central region for the lat
| ter half year as the closing of many
works owing to reduced demand may
leave the furnaces without full employ
ment- The acceptance of two large con-
tracts for export, one for 100000 by
southern works, is a good sign.
Failures for the week have been $50
| in the United States. against 145 last
year and 81 in Canada against Il last
/ year.
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shoulder with some of the broadcast
minded men I have ever met in my p
years experience in exposition work 1
took great chances, for many things
could have happened, such as strikes,
epidemics, or misfortunes caused by Di-
vine Providence that would have pre-
vented the holding of the street fair, If
the street fair had not opened its doors,
L naturally would have lost considerable
money. As it is, I will have paid all ex-
penseS of myself and staff for the
eleven weeks. and make a small profit.
1 hope to return to Topeka some time,
now that am known, and 1 know To-
peka, and make some money [ can not
find words strong enough. or earnest
enough, to express myself regarding the
executive committee under whose sup
erVlsion have worked for the past ten
weeks, and want to ask the public of
Topeka that at any time the CONNER
cial club has anything to present to
them, that they give the same undivid-
ed support as they have in this, Tope-
ka'S great street fair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
Street Fair Promoter Explains
Causes of Success.
Due to Energy and Spirit of
Topeka Men.
CITY SHOULD BEPROUD
Much Praise Due to Executive
Committee.
Exhibits Finest Ever Made at
a Street Fair.

The Topeka Street Fair closes this
evening. Many people deserve the
credit for its success. DR.. c. D. Gray,
promoter Of the Fair. said today in dis
cussing the merits connected with the
big show
"Topeka's Street Fair is unquestion-
ably the greatest success, considering
the size of the city, Of any street fair
held in America. It has taken ten
weeks of constant hard work. and five
nights out of every week we have work
ed until midnight. The Commercial
club engaged my services and that of
my staff in March, to organize their
street fair for them, they being busy
men, not having the time to devote to
it. and not having the experience in
organizing street fairs, this being the
first one held in Topeka Topeka de-
serves great credit, not only for patron
fzing it, but the members of the execu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
LIBRARIAN AN EDUCATOR.
That is Why a State Association is
Being Formed.

The plan for the organization of
Kansas association of librarians which
originated with Mrs. Annie L. D1ggS,
state librarian, will be contaminated by
the completion of the organization in
this city in December
The subcommittee which was desig-
mated to take charge Of this work has
called a general meeting to be held in
Topeka in December at the time the
Kansas state Teachers association is in
session, which is the last week of the
month, beginning Immediately after
Christmas.
At a preliminary meeting held in To
pekA last week. Mrs. Digs, Miss Zu
A adams and James L. King We're APP
pointed as the committee to arrange
the details. This committee today is
sued the following call for the organi
cation Of the state association:
In response to an invitation sent out
by the president of the Kansas Travel
ing Libraries commission. the following
named persons met in the state library
and took the initial step toward the or
ganization of a State Librarians ASSOC
citation: Miss Barlow, city librarian of
Fort Scott; Mrs. W. A. Johnston, Miss
Zu Adams, Mrs. Eugene Ware. Iron
quill, George Martin. secretary state
historical society; Edward Wilder, and
James L. King.
MIR. Wilder occupying the chair, ap-
pointed Mrs. Annie L. Diggs, Miss Zu
Adams and Mr. James L. King a COM
1niIJee IO~4SSue a call TO the librarians
of the state, to convene at Topeka the
coming winter at the time of the State
Teachers association, for the purpose of
permanent organization
The committee was instructed to no
tify the librarians of Kansas, of which
there are about 1000. and to extend
through the press invitations to all per-
sons officially connected with library
work
THE committee will arrange for a
programme for which they will secure
the service of some person connected
with library school methods.
THE mission and function of the Ii
brarian have been of growing import
ance throughout the United States in
recent years. There are several library
schools where instructions are given;
the librarian already ranks with the
professional educator. There are Ii
brary journals: national association
of librarians, and several state assocf-
atoms.
THE librarians of Kansas realize the
impetus and inspiration which state
association will bring to their work. The
committee extends this invitation and
invites correspondence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

Kansas won all of the medals awarded
to pupils of Hardin college, a school
for young women, at Mexico, Mo, To-
peka receiving a place through Miss
Anna Marie Walsh, who secured the
medal awarded for the most improve
ment in China painting during the
school year.
The most notable prize in the school
contests was a piano valued at $1,000,
which was for the winner in vocal
music. This went to Miss Flora Thomas
of Paola, who also won the medal in
instrumental music. Miss Olive May
Fitzpatrick of Arkansas City won the
medal awarded for the best piece Of
WatercOlOr executed alone. Thus the
Kansas young women carried off all the
hOnors in music and art, the successful
contestants being first year students.
too. Miss Walsh is distinctively a To-
peka product, this city being her birth
place. She is the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Patrick Walsh. Mr. Walsh is the
general baggage agent of the Santa Fe
system. The young lady entered Har-
din college during the year just closed.
The scene at the awarding of these
prizes was one Of confusion. A ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

jority of the students at Hardin are
Aissourians, and the opposition to Kan
sas was manifested in the general pro-
tests which were made because this
state carried off the honors. The storm
had heen brewing against the Kansas
girls for some weeks owing to the ex-
istence of an organization maintained
solely for the pleasure of the Kansas
students at the college. The organiza-
ton has the name *. K. K" which
was interpreted by the Missourians to
mean: 'krazy Kansas kranks.'
When the Kansas products carried
off the honors the storm broke over
their heads While the judges were con-
sidering their decision in the musical
contest the MissourianS stood on the
seats and yelled for their favorites. The
president Of the college finally mou1ted
the platform and admOnished the main
tenance of order. When quiet was re-
sumed he said: I hope that the guests
at this commencement will understand
that merit viii win in these contests, it
matters not from what state it comes. -
The decision was finally accepted in
good nature by the large field of de-
feated competitors and their boisterous
supporters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

Washington, June 2-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business May 81, 1900,
the debt less cash in the treasury
amounted to 81 ,122, COS. 81, a decrease
for the month of $2,193.274 which is ac-
counted for by the redemption of bonds.
The debt is recapitulated as follows:
Interest bearing debt, $1,026, ass. $50.
Debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity, $1,181,SS0.
Debt bearing no interest, 1890, 727, 40.
Total, JAS, 392, $40.
This amount, however, does not in
clude $729, 5S4.179 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding which are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

offset by an equal amount of cash on
hand.
The cash in the treasury is classified
as follows:
Reserve fund, gold coin and bullion,
$3.50, O00, 900.
Trust fund, gold. silver and United
States notes, $729, 584, 179.
General fund, $113, 355. 229.
In national bank repositories:
To credit Of United States treasurer,
sos 226, 525.
To credit of disbursing officers, S.
095, 1892.
Total 81 O4o, 261, 1926, against which
there are demand liabilities outstanding
amounting to $S08, ATS, 296, which leaves
a net cash balance in the treasury of
1926. 1873. 529
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
LOWER PRICES.
Dun & Co. Report General Decline
All Along the Line.

New York, June 2-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says:
While returns of failures in May by
branches of business cannot be given
until next week it can be stated that
not over six months in more than six
years have shown as large defaulfed Ii
abilities as May will show, owing to
the failure of a firm principally en-
gagged in cotton brokerage. The re-
ported liabilities of this one firm exceed
those of all firms failing in every month
but one last year, and in every month
but three in 1898 Manufacturing fail
ures in four weeks of May were only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
AMonster Devil Fish.

Destroying its victim, IS a type Of Con-
stipation. The power Of this malady IS
felt on organs, nerves, muscles and brain
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills are a safe
and certain cure. Best in the world for
Stomach Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
Only % cents at Waggoners drug store
73l Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

MIS-. -. q. EIeSQ Will entertain IUe
Felicity club and several guest tables
in the afternoon.
The Daughters of Bethany will be
entertained at the home of Mrs. Chas.
Holman.
WEDNESDAY.
The marriage of Miss Mary Moon
and Rev. Edward Yates Hill of Warsaw,
Ind, will be quietly solemnized at the
home of the brides parents Miss Pearl
kirkpatrick and Mr.. j. K. Bair will be
married in the evening as will also Miss
May Downing and Mr.. viii Clausel'
The annual picnic of the Ladies'
Music club is to be held at the home.
Of the Misses Campdoras.
THURSDAY.
The reception in the afternoon to be
given by Mrs. George M Noble. Mrs
Kittie Reed Bailey and Mrs. Walter
Noble at the Noble residence.
FRIDAY.
Mrs. J. c. McCIntock and Miss Nc
Clintock will give reception in the
afternoon.
There will also be a reception in the
Mrs. Albert Watkins at the home of
Mrs. Coe.
Mrs. Ashton's Parry.
Mrs. George Port Ashton gave one
of her charming parties this morning at
her home on Topeka avenue. 1t was to
celebrate the birthday of Mrs. B. T.
Lewis of the City of Mexico The rooms
were prettily decorated with roses and
other seasonable blossoms; and the af-
fair proved to be a delightful one.
The time was spent in playing pro-
gressive sixty three; the prizes were
pretty Battenburg centerpiece and a
Mexican drawn work dolly. At the
close of the games an elaborate course
dinner was served.
The guests invited for the morning
were, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. W. A. Morton,
Mrs. E. H. Crosby, Mrs. Stanton, Mrs.
Dell Small, Mrs. c. B. Reed, Mrs. C. E.
Foote, Mrs Charles Wood, Mrs. r. K.
Jamison, Mrs. George w. Crane, Mrs.
Margaret Wiggin, Mrs. George Eagle,
Mrs. S. J. Bear, Mrs. Frank Hobart,
Mrs. w w. Manspeaker, Mrs. w T.
Crosby, Mrs. w. r. Smith, Mrs. c. W.
Snyder, Mrs c. W. Kouns, Mrs. Frank
P. MacLennan, Mrs. Charles Harger of
Abilene Mrs. George B. Palmer and
Mrs. H. H. Embry.
Mrs. Ashton was assisted by Miss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

Ethel Morton, while little Mildred Nor
ton in a dainty pink frOck showed the
guests to the dressing rooms.
For Miss Moon.
Miss Edna Crane entertained infor-
mally Friday afternoon complimentary
to Miss Mary Moon The affair was
enjoyed by the following guests: Mrs
Charles Haines of Sabetha, Mrs. Wal
ter Smith, Mrs. Charles Barnes, Miss
Helen Moon, Miss Mary Moon, Miss
Myrtle Davis, Miss Ivah Davis, Miss
Helen Thompson, Miss Villa Rodgers,
Miss Mary Thompson, Miss Abby Ware,
Miss Grace Weiss, Miss Vera Low, Miss
Lillian Whitelock, Miss Daisy Lakin,
Miss Bessie Stewart, Miss Mabel Quig-
ley. Miss Susie Gay, Miss Rossington,
Miss Florence Rossington, and Miss
Winifred Wagner.
A Pleasant Party.
Miss Mabel Hills was the hostess at
a delightful porch party Friday morn
ing, which she gave in honor of Miss
Hester Kennedy. of Junction City. The
porch was comfortably fitted up with
easy chairs and cosy corners, while at
one end was a table laden with beau
tiful flowers.
At 1890 a dainty three course lunch
con was served on small tables in the
dining room and back par1or- On each
table was a pretty centerpiece and bowl
Of flowers.
The invited guests included Mrs. Rob
ert Merricl1, Mrs. Eugene B. StottS, Mrs
Carl Nellis Mrs. Charles Jordan, Miss
Kennedy, Miss Aimee Rudiger of Law
renee, Miss Mary Hambleton. Miss
Santa Waters, Miss Fe Waters, Miss
Pearl Mcfarland, Miss Lillian McFar-
land, Miss Virgie Payne, Miss Georgiana
WATSON, Miss Lucy Knowles, Miss
Marie Brooks. Miss Mae Davis, Miss
Rerdena Crandell Miss Ida Stage, Miss
IIda Bergen and Miss Edith Brewer.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Beede arrived Friday from Bal
timore. Nd, and is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Wilder.
Mrs.D. L. Iakin and daughters Misses
Daisy and Alice Lakin. will go to Atch-
ison next week to attend the wedding Of
Miss Margaret Otis which will take
place Tuesday evening, June 5.
Mrs. Charles Holman is planning to
entertain the Daughters of Bethany at
a lawn party next Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Straw bridge left Friday
for her home in Chicago after five
weeks visit in Topeka with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs A. ]. Ewart. Her brother,
Mr.. Terrence Ewart accompanied her
as far as Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. A A. Robinson and
daughter Meta will leave Sunday for
Massachusetts, to spend the summer.
Misses Clara and Gertrude Jacobs of
Leavenworth are spending few days
in the city with Miss Hattie Coates at
her home on West Tenth avenue.
Mrs Fred Verify and children of West
| Baden. Indiana. are in the city, the
guests of Mrs. Verity's aunt Mrs. NJ. c.
! WEIGH.
! Mrs H H. Embry went to Kansas
! City this morning for a few days stay.
Mrs. A. V. Worden. of Pueblo. who
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. #
/ S. Mason for some time. viii leave Sat
urday for her home.
Mrs. N E. Chase and daughter Mary
! will leave the middle of the month fol-
/ Thousand Islands, N. Y, to spend the
+ summer.
in Topeka for a short visit with rela-
tives.
| CONTINUED on Page Five.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
A Wealth of Beauty.

Is often hidden by unsightly Pimples,
Eczema. letter, Erysipelas, Salt Rheum,
etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will glorify
the face by curing all Skin Eruptions,
also Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, F'elons,
Ulcers, and worst forms of Piles. Only
% cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by Waggoner, druggist, 731 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

Reports show that over fifteen hundred
lives have been saved through the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. Most of these
were cases of grippe, Group, asthma,
whooping cough, bronchitis and pneu-
monia. Its early use prevents consump-
ton. All drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02
Unclaimed Freioht SAT-.

Takes place at At. & S. F. Railway
Co.'S freight warehouse, commencing
June IA. at 9 a. NJ
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Topeka SOCIETY.
Three Marriages to Be Solemn
lied Next Week.
Three Receptions Also in Social
Calendar.
MRS. ASHTON'S PARTY
Given in Honor Of Birthday of
Mrs. Lewis.
Items of Personal and Social
Nature.
Social Calendar For Next Week.

Mrs. c. B. Reed will entertain the
Felicity club and several guest tables
in the afternoon
The Daughters of Bethany will be
entertained at the home of Mrs. Chas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-02

Ethel Morton, while little Mildred Nor
ton in a dainty pink frock showed the
guests to the dressing rooms.
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