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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-02
A One O'clock Luncheon.

Mrs. Fred Cole gave an informal 1
o'clock luncheon today complimentary
to Misses Lille and Zena Freem an. It
was family affair and covers were
laid for six. The table was daintily
decorated with nasturtiurns and an
elaborate five course luncheon was
served. The guests were: Mrs. Kate
Freeman, Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mrs.
Pearl Cray of Newcomerstown, Ohio,
Miss Lille Freeman and Miss Zena
ENraarman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-02

Mrs. Paul Hudson was the guest of
honor at an informal affair given
her home on Harrison street The af-
ternon was spent socially, and at )
o'clock a several course tea was served.
The table was prettily decorated with
nasturtiuns and covers were laid for
ten.
Mrs w A. Morton will entertain at
cards Saturday afternoon for Mrs
Hudson, and Mrs 3. 7. Lewis and
Evening star., 1901-03-02
EDITORIAL NOTICE.

tional Army of Spanish War Veterans my
gratitude to you and your associate repre-
sentatives Of the veterans OF the civil war
on the noble attitude assumed toward our
organization In the pending controversy.
With affectionate regard, have the hon
or to remain, very truly yours,
LEE w. LIPSCOMB,
Senior Vice Commander, Spanish War Vet
Grams Corps, D. c.
The Union Veterans Union.
Major General J. F. Meacham, command
ing the division of the Potomac Union Vet
erans Union, has issued the following Or
der for the assembling Of the members Of
that order:
Headquarters, Division of the Potomac,
Union Veterans Union.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 2, 1901.
Special order No. 1:
To the Commanders Of Regiments of the
Union Veterans Union, in the Potomac
Division:
Colonels: am directed by the major gen.
eral mmanding this division of Union
battlemen. to inform you that after consul
tation with the commander-in-chief, Gen
Dyrenforth, and in pursuance with his cir
cular published this morning, you will as
semble your respective regiments on the
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue instead
of south side )near the corner of 18th street.
on Monday, March A. 1901, at $50 o'clock
a m. Gnstead Of 10 a.m.). Although the
time to perpare is very short, every com
rade who can be reached, should be notified
in person. and in view of the distinguished
honor shown us by our comrade the Pres
ident every comrade should be present
Officers and comrades will appear in dark
overcoats, black slouch hat and proper mil
itary cord. Officers may wear side arms
Visiting comrades will be permitted to
march with any regiment The headquar-
ters of the Potomac Division of the Union
Veterans Union, at 600 F street northwest,
will be open all day March to our COM
rades.
BY order of Major Gen. ]. F. Meacham.
EUGENE B. PAYNE,
Colonel and Chief of Staff.
An order has been issued by the COM
mander of Hancock Regiment, No l, the
parent regiment of the order, for a special
meeting at its headquarters tomorrow (Sun-
day., at 10 o'clock am to make arrange
ments for participating in the parade.
The following order has been issued by
Col Browne for the Union Veteran Legion:
Comrades: An honor has been conferred
on us by our comrade William Mckinley,
the President of the United States, by nam
ing the veterans Of the war of 1S61-1S65 as
an escort to him from the Executive Man.
sion to the Capitol on the morning of
March 4, on which occasion he will be in
augurated for the second time the chief ex-
ecutive of the nation.
Another beloved comrade, Maj. Gen.
Daniel E. Slckles, U. s. A, retired, will
lead us on that march, which will doubtless
be the last of the kind in which we shall
appear.
Rally on the colors, comrades, and let the
world see that we still march shoulder to
shoulder. Final orders for the formation
Of columns will be promulgated at Encamp-
ment 60. U. V. L. Hall, at 1880 tonight.
All comrades Of the U. V. L. are requested
to be present.
Fraternally
J. EDWIN BROWNE.
Colonel. Commanding Encampment SO, Z.
Evening star., 1901-03-02
WANTS MONEY RETURNED.
Alleged Tint Circumstances Prevent
ed Railway ConstructiOn.


Mr.. J. D. Croissant. treasurer Of the
Washington and University Railroad Com
pany, has requested the District Commits
sioners, on behalf of the company. the re-
turn of 1000 deposited by 1t September ..
1898, with the collector OF taxes, pursuant
to the provisions of the charter of the
corporation
(which we had no power to prevent We
were unable to procure a right of way
over two pieces of property through which
our road was to run and there was no time
to have the charter amended to
change the route. This compelled us to
abandon the enterprise, after spending six
months time and about 5000 in money.
We, therefore, would most earnestly pray
that this deposit of $1,000 be refunded to
us."
In recommending that the matter be re-
ferred to the attorney for the District for
an opinion to the authority of the Com
lnissioners Capt. Beach, the Engineer Com
missioner, stated that the charter OF the
company provided that within sixty days
from the approval of the act of incorpora-
ton the company should make such de-
post to guarantee the construction of it's
railway within the prescribed time II this
sum was not deposited the charter was to
be void. and II, in the event of the deposit
being made the road was not put in opera
ton within the prescribed time the amount
was to be forfeited and the charter was to
become void.
This clause, or one similar to 1t, says
Capt. Beach, has been inserted In street
railway charters granted In recent years,
and 1t has been held In previous cases that
Evening star., 1901-03-02
THE CHICAGO LAWS.
Regulations Governing the Horseless
Vehicles There.

Regulations Governing the HOrseieSs
Vehicles There.
Replying to a request Of the District Com
missioners for copy of regulations In
force in Chicago upon the subject Of horse
less vehicles, Mr. Edward B. Ellicott, the
electrician Of that city. has forwarded them
a copy of an ordinance upon the subject.
and also a copy Of the last annual report
of the examining board Of automobile op-
orators there.
No person Is permitted to have charge
OF any Of these horseless vehicles in Chi
cago unless first duly licensed A board Of ex-
aminers appointed by the mayor, consisting
of the city electrician, the commissioner of
health and the city engineer, examines into
the qualifications, ability and capacity of
persons desiring such licenses, and these
examinations are made very thorough, GO
ing into the physical ability. mental quail
fications and mechanical knowledge Of the
applicants.
No automobile, autocar or other similar
vehicle is permitted to be propelled at
greater speed in the city than eight miles
an hour. Each Of such vehicles must b.
supplied with an alarm bell or gong to give
notice of its approach, with brakes OF suf-
ficient power to bring the vehicle even wher
going at eight miles an hour to full sto
within ten feet from the point IT was wheI
the brake was applied. and with lights. =
fine of not less than s. nor more than s25 Ii
provided as a penalty for violations of the
provisions Of the ordinance.
Evening star., 1901-03-02
ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION.
Citizens Association Discusses Distri-
button of Electric lights.

The interest of the regular monthly meet
ing of the Northwest Suburban Citizens
Association held last evening at st. AIMS
Hall was mainly centered in the discussion
of sectional fight which, it was said, had
been inaugurated by the Brfghtwood Cit
izens Association, alleging discrimination
in the matter of distributing new electric
lights. The matter was brought out by the
statement alleged to have been made in a
debate on the floor of the Senate by Senator
Jones that the seetionyOf the country lying
east of Rock creek did not receive Its pro-
portiOnal share of public improvements
while the territory west of the creek SEEM
ed to get everything III wanted.
The statements of Senator Jones were
read at the meeting,r, A number OF the
were adopted citing that reports tending to
produce discrimina tfon in the halls Of Con-
gress are not only injurious to all parties
but unwise, SUCH action having tendency
throughout the District in securing needed
improvements for their section; that the
association strongly condemns the spirit OF
sectional strife among certain irresponsible
citizens east of Rock creek, for the reason
that we have no SECTIONAL lines In said Dis
trict, but the efforts of the citizens in every
part of the District In securing appropria-
tions for public improvements tend to bene-
fit the entire District, and we appeal to
our fellow citizens throughout the District
to condemn such narrow and selfish senti-
ments through the action of the various
associations and through the public press
1t was decided to forward copies. of the
resolution to Senator Jones. Senator Alli-
son and the District Commissioners.
The matter of selling cigarettes to chill
dren was brought up growing out of two
cases recently made in the village of Ten
leytown, and a. resolution was adopted
commencing the authorities IN enforcing
the law and pledging the support of the
association in bringing all violators of the
regulations on that subject to justice. A
resolution was also introduced urging the
reconsideration by the Commissioners OF
the decision which forbids the stringing of
overhead wires in the county or the con-
struction Of conduits. A committee, con-
sisting Of Messrs. William l.. Crounse.
appointed to press the matter.
Evening star., 1901-03-02

Articles Of incorporation of the George
Washington Memorial Association have
been placed on record. The object of the
association. as stated. Is to endeavor to
carry out the recommendations Of George
Washington as expressed in his will, look
ing to the establishment in this city of an
institution affording the highest opportuni-
ties for education. The idea is to found a
college or university where the graduates
Of other institutions Of learning may pur-
sue the study Of any and all branches Of
learning In the highest degree.
The trustees of the association are Char
lotte Everett Hopkins, Helena B. Walcott,
Margaret ]. M. Sweat, Susanna Phelps
Gage, Grace Hubbard Bell, Emily Neville
MCGUIRE Mary Louise Mattingly Hannah
r. Ashton, Kate H. Wead and Phoebe A.
Hearst.
Evening star., 1901-03-02
statuary sugge.tions for March 4.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
AS we will probably have many thousand
strangers in our city during the coming
week 1 suggest that the statue located in
the small reservation at the corner of 7th
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
should have the name Of the hero intended
to be represented. There is nothing now to
identify 1t. except the admirable likeness
known only to those who knew him In his
lifetime. and others who. at the time Of the
official unwilling, were informed that this
particular statue was intended to represent
Gen. W. g. Hancock.
Another suggestion. The statue Of Gen.
Logan Is already erected in what is called
Iowa Circle. and at present Is veiled in a
ghostly shroud. Thousands Of his old COM
rades and friends will be present in our city
during the inauguration week and many of
them will have no other opportunity to
again visit our city Of magnificent improve
ments. 1 suggest that the proper authori-
ties take of this "ghostly shroud" for the
ensuing week and allow the thousands Of
comrades and friends of BLACK Jack" to
view his familiar features, and then, IL nee
essary. let his statue be again enshrOuded
In its ghostly attire until the designated Or
ators are ready to announce the official un-
Yelling. CITIZEN.
Evening star., 1901-03-02
Did Not Know Had
Kidney Trouble

somehow felt certain my kidneys the cause
Of my trouble. My sister. Mrs. {. f. Litchfeld Of
Lynn, advised me to give DIR. Kimer's swamp
Root a trial. l procured bottle and inside OF
three days commenced to get relief. I followed up
that bottle with another. and AT the completion Of
this one found l was completely cured My
strength returned. and today we'll as ever.
My business is that of canvasser, am my feet
great deal of the time. and have to use mnch
energy i'm getting around. Ny cure Is therefore
all the more remarkable and is exceedingly graft
sfying to me-
MRS. H. y. WHEEL. .ER
SwampRoot will do just much for any house
wife whose back is too weak to perform her neces-
sary work. who Is always tired and overwrought
who feels that the of life are more than she
stand. 1t is a boon to the weak and ailing
Evening star., 1901-03-02

who apply for them, will be good for either
meeting. They can be obtained at the asso-
citation building and at leading business
places and hotels throughout the city.
The speaker tomorrow Is Fred b. Smith
of Chicago, who has been in Y. NJ. c. A.
work for many years. He is said to be the
strongest evangelistc speaker for mems
meetings now on the platform. Mr.. Smith S
subject will be "A Nations Glory"
The musical program at each meeting will
be marked by several new features. The
Park Sisters of New York, the instrumental
lists whose services have been so much en-
i)yed at Christian Endeavor conventions
and similar gatherings, will render several
selections and assist In leading the singing.
Mr.. ]. D. McFall will sing a solo. accom-
panied by the association orchestra. The
singing exercises will be directed by Mr..
Charles 8. Clark at Chase's Grand Opera
House and by Mr.. Percy S. Foster at Co
lumbia Theater
Evening star., 1901-03-02
NO BID RECEIVED,
Difficulty Experienced in Disposinx q
Fish Wharf PRIVILEGE.

An attempt was made Thursday after
noon by the District Commissioners to dis
pose Of the privilege of holding the fish
wharf for one year, but no bids were re-
ceived. Mr.. Thomas W. Riley has pur-
chased the privilege for the past several
years. paying $210 per annum. but it is
said that the authorities have placed such
restrictions upon the manner of disposing
OF the fish ofral that he does not care to
take 1t again. It is probable that the Com
missioners will make some ARRANGEMENT
satisfactory to Mr.. Riley, or to any other
person desiring to purchase the privilege.
and that there will be another endeavor to
auction 1t of.
Evening star., 1901-03-02
p MASS MEETINGS TOMORROW.

Two to BE Held Under Direction of Y.
NJ. C.. A.
To meet the special demands of the inau-
guration period, the Young Mems Christian
Association has arranged for two mass
meetings tomorrow afternoon-the first at
Chase's Grand Opera House. beginning at
$3.50 o'clock; the second at Columbia Thea
ter, at 4:15 o'clock. The same program Will
be given in both places. both as to the ad-
dress and the musical features.
The tickets, which are issued free to an
Evening star., 1901-03-02

Mrs. II. n. Wheeler. Of III High Rock ST.. Lynn.
Mass. writes on Nov. =, 1900: About 1S months
ago l had a very severe spell of sickness. was
extremely sick for three weeks and when I finally
was able to leave my bed I left with
cruciating pains in my back. My water times
looked very like coffee could pass but little at
time. and then only after suffering great pain. My
physical condition was such that had strength
and all down. The doctors said my Kid
news were not aGectel and while /
Evening star., 1901-03-02
Committed to Asylum

Having been adjudged Of unsound mind
the following were committed to the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane by Justice
Cole late yesterday afternoon: Joseph w.
Beall, Henry Slater, Bridget Donnelly.
John T. Carroll, Vincent Staidther and
Adelaide Campbell.
Evening star., 1901-03-02

The mild and Immediate eff
feet of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver and blad-
der remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonder
full cures of the most distressing
raSas SuamnRo0f will sef yuJIr
Evening star., 1901-03-02
PIaced ON Record.

Lester A. Barr and Almeda Barr, his
wife, have placed on record deed Of trust
conveying to B. H. Warner and Clarence B.
Rheem lot 49, square 247. to secure the
payment Of S1OO, 600 to Wilbur B. Coe.
Evening star., 1901-03-02

A disconnected stovepipe In the house OF
James Colston. No. 323S 11th street north
west, yesterday afternoon filled the house
with smoke The result was that a cry OF
Fire" was made and No. Engine Com
pany was called out No damage was done.
Evening star., 1901-03-02

lame back, dizziness, seeplessness nervousness
heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble skin
eruptions from bad blood neuralgia rheumatism.
diabetes. bloating. irritability. wornout feeling.
lack of ambition, loss of flesh sallow complexion,
or Bright's disease.
II your water, when allowed TO remain undIs-
turbed in glass bottle for twenty four hours
forms a sediment settling has a cloudy ap-
pearance. 1t is evidence that your kidneys and
bladder need immediate attention
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale
the world at druggists in bottles of two sizes
and two prices-ffty cents and dollar. Re-
member the name, Swamp Root, and the address,
B Binghamton. n. Y.
have the slightest symptoms Of kidney, liver
trouble, II there is trace OF II In your family
anton. n. Y. who will gladly send you by mail;
g Of Swamp-Root and a book containing mnay Of
ters received from and women cured by
on read this generous offer in The Washington
Evening star., 1901-03-02

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE
Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the cause.
Evening star., 1901-03-02

the deposit was not returnable if the condi.
tions were not fulfilled. The matter will
be referred as suggested by Capt Beach
Evening star., 1901-03-02
Sample
Bottle
Free.

whole system right, and the best proof Of this is
trial
You may have a sample bottle of this famous
kidney remedy. Swamp-Root, sent free by mail,
postpaid, by which you may test its wonderful
curative properties for such disorders kidney
bladder and uric acid diseases, poor digestion
when obliged to pass your water frequently night
and day. smarting irritation in passing. brick
dust or sediment In the urine, headache, backache
Evening star., 1901-03-02
The Key to the situation.

First Detective-"How did you manage to
discover the scandal In their family closet?"
Second Detective-"Well, you see, / had
a skeleton key
Evening star., 1901-03-02

era1 as follows:
Special Order No. l.
1.-THE President Of the United States hav-
ing invited the Union veterans of the civil
war to act as his escort from the White
House to the Capitol March H. the COM
rades of this department will assemble at
$50 am. sharp on Pennsylvania avenue.
right resting on 18th street, in uniform If
possible officers with side arms. In case
comrades have no uniforms they must ap-
pear with dark pantaloons, dark coat and
dark soft hat. All comrades must have
white gloves and the Grand Army badge.
49, Members of the Military Order Of the
Loyal Legion and visiting comrades are
cordially invited to participate with us.
''3. The Old Guard, Captain ]. M. Edgar
commanding. will act as escort to the de-
partment. Members of the Old Guard will
assemble at these headquarters at $50 am.
a. Department officers and aids will ap-
pear mounted and with side arms.
IS. At the request of General Daniel e.
Sickles the comrades will reassemble at 5
pm. on Executive avenue for the purpose
Of being specially reviewed by the Presi-
dent
It is understood that all ex-Union SOL
diers are expected to meet at the same
place and at the same hour.
Spanish War Veterans.
The senior vice commander of the Span
ish-American War Veterans, with a view
to simplifying the situation, sent to Gener-
al Sickles the letter which follows:
Mai Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, United States
Army (Retired):
Sir: AS the representative of the Nation
al Army Of Spanish War Veterans, have
the honor to withdraw my request that our
organization be accorded position in line as
part of the Presidents escort to the Capt.
tol on the morning of the 4th proximo.
A situation has seemingly arisen which
makes, or may make our incorpoi alton into
the veteran column source of embarrass-
ment in the solution of the pending ques-
tions as to assignments to position Ia the
inaugural ceremonies.
I desire to express in behalf of the Ma
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-29
Handling CnnsaIonpc nlieht.

In a recent bulletin State Pathologist
DR.. c. o. Townsend of Maryland says:
The first appearance of cantaloupe
blight is the presence of small brown
spots on the leaves. These spots in
crease in size and in number until the
whole leaf, or even all of the leaves
on the plant, become brown and look
as II they had been scorched. When
the disease has reached this stage it is
impossible TO repaiH the damage. If
anything is to be done it should be I'M
dertaken before the disease makes it's
appearance. 1t is impossible' to pre-
dict whether or not the blight viii APP
pear during any season. AS a rule it
is more destructive during a damp,
than during a dry season. 1t is inn
portant that all possible precautions be
taken to prevent the disease from be-
coming established.
When thoroughly applied, bordeaux
mixture will check and control this
blight. Bordeaux for cantaloupe should
be made as follows. Copper sulphate,
four pounds, lime six pounds. and i1ty
gallons of water, to which is added four
ounces of paris green. Spraying should
be started early and the leaves kept
covered with the mixture. 1t win be
necessary TO repeat the spraying every
week or ten days, according to weather
conditions. A knapsack sprayer is con-
Yenient In some cases a barrel or tank
can be used.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-29

d. NJ. Nesbit, in Farmers Bulletin,
129, says: A small crop ofSsweet pota-
toes may be. thrown out by a. common
turning pillow provided with revolving
coulter or other device for cutting the
vines but such a pillow leaves~S many
of the tubers covered and theit labor
of gathering them is much greatersthan
when special sweet potato ploW' is
used. In large operations one of~the
most efficient implements for harvest
ing is the scoop digger" which passes
under the tubers and sewers all roots,
but leaves the plant, with vines and
roots cut, in the same position it oc-
cuped before. The tubers remain at
tached to the stem and are easily and
rapidly lifted out of the ground. They
are then left to dry several hCu1s be
fore gathering. In hot weather they
should not be long exposed - the sun.
TaIs method leaves tn ines uncov-
er'd ard it is easy to gat.:cr t!."tt Tor
STOCK feeding. The tubers are sorted
in two sizes and laid carefully( not
THROWN into baskets which hold one
fifth of a barrel. They are hauled in
these baskets to the potato house, or
to the buyer at the railroad station or
steamboat landing. The small roots
are left on the field or gathered for
lt6uilB olOtk. II 10 VI III i4AAS ililBCA
lance to avoid cutting the tubers lin
digging or bruising them afterwards
by rough handling.
The yield of sweet potatoes varies
widely according to variety quality of
land, season, fertilizers. culture, - etc.
Under favorable conditions, in check
planting a barrel of primes from 100
hills is a good yield or a barrel from
125 plants IS inches apart in row.
In a good crop there may be. a barrel
of seconds to every FIVE barrels =. of
primes, more or less, according to the
method OF sorting. Extremes Of yield
go far above and drop as far below the
figures here given.
1t will be understood that only sweet
potatoes of goOd quality for table use
are referred to in this estimate. Some
of the coarser varieties used for stock
feeding, or even the finer = varieties
grown in rich land where they are apt
to be deficient in quality, may. beck
pected to yield 400 or 500 bushels per
acre.