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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
Not Much oil an Amy.

Melbourne. Aug s.-The house Of dep
uties, today. passed the second reading
of the Australian defense bill. Ed
mund Barton. the premier made a
speech during the course of which he
said the standing aramy contemplated
was only sufficient force to guard the
depots and to serve as military in
structors for the levfes to be called out
in case the first line of defense, the
navy was broken The clause providing
for calling out men from Is to 60 years
of age was simply inserted to demon
strate to the world what Australia
could do in time of emergency. The
cost Of the navy would be about 41.-
0eO. GOO annually
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
TO DOUBT THIS
Is to DisbeIieve the Evidence of
Your Own Senses.
It's Topeka Proof for Topeka Peo-
pie; It's Local Endorsement for
Local Readers: Il VIII Stand
the Most Rigid IN
vestigation.

Mr.. o. Olney, of S16 Kansas avenue,
employed in the freight department Of
the uptown office Of the Santa F'e rail-
road, says: 4 was afflicted with kid
ney complaint for a good many years,
and the pain and heavy, dull, bearing
down feeling in my back constantly
annoyed me. In the mornings I was
lame and sore until I moved around
and gotwarmed up. There was a weak
ness of the bladder and lack Of proper
control over the secretions. / tried a
number of remedies, but did not re-
ceive any benefit until ] used Doan's
Kidney Pills. which my wife obtained
for me at Rowley & Shows drug
store. They corrected the action of the
kidney secretions and relieved the pain
in my back, Doan's Kidney Pills do
all that is claimed for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 80
cents Foster BIilburn Co, Buffalo, n.
X sole agents fer the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's sand
take no subs dtute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
SHIP BUILDING TRUST.
Cramps and Newport News Company
the Backbone.

the Backbone.
New York, Aug. Says the Journal
and Advertiser:
1t is reported that all the details con-
nected with the proposed ship building
combination have been arranged and
that the new corporation will be
launched in few days.
It is understood that the Cramps are
to be the backbone of the trust. aided
by the Newport News company.
The plan also includes the Viclzers
and Maxim interests and The BethIe-
hem Ship and Armor Plate works.
Other concerns that are to be includ-
ed according to present plans are the
Union Iron works of San Francisco.
Bath Iron works of Bath, Me. the Hyde
Windlass company of Bath. Me; the
Crescent Ship Yard of lizabethport,
N J.; the Samuel L. Moore Sons & Co.
of Elizabethport. N J., and the Canda
Manufacturing company Of Carteret, N.
J.
The schedule for the trust is that the
name will be 1.-THE United States Ship
Building company" and the capitaliza-
ton SOS. 600, 000
1t is said the holders of Cramp COM
pany stock will have the option of tax
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
MENDING EIGHT SOCKS, 81.
Owner Had 1t Done in Germany and
Didn't Figure on Duty.

Chicago, Aug. "A German resident
OF Chicago, whose name has not been
made public, recently returned from
Germany. bringing with him six pairs
of socks, which his old mother had
duty on them ne wore them all when
he landed.
In the course of time they began to
wear out at the toes. Then he bun
died four pairs into a package and sent
them to Germany for his mother to
mend. They We're returned by parcel
post, and the custom house officials at
New York opened the package and
assessed duty on them The owner
protested against the charges, but paid
the duty pending a hearing Of his pro-
test.
As it stands he is out 81 by the
transact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
FRENCH PRINCE DEAD.
Henry of Orleans Died In China
While En- Route to America.

Saigon, French Cochin China. Aug.
9.-Prince Henry of Orleans died at 1880
p. m today.
Prince Henry was born in 1867 and
was not married. The prince had been
dangerously i'll for sometime past He
was on his way to the United States
by way Of San Francisco and was to
have passed some time at Newport this
fall. His name has been mentioned as
a sutton for the hand of q well known
American heiress and at one time he
figured as a suitOr for the hand of the
eldest sister Of the young king of
Spain, the Infanta. Maria de Las Mer-
cedes, who was married in February of
the present year to Prince Charles Of
Bourbon, son of the Count of Caserta.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
CRAZY NAN IN THE WOODS.
Fires Upon Two Physicians Who GO
in Search of Him.

DanvIle, N J., Aug. s-Philip Smith,
who lived on a large farm near this
place. became insane recently. Ar
engagements were made to send him to
the Morris Plains asylum. bat when he
heard Of the plan he grabbed his gun
and took to the woods. About a week
ago he returned in the middle OF the
night and breaking the windows of
his house threatened to kill his wife.
Ely pleading and coaSing she saved her
life She cooked some food for him.
and when he had eaten it he started OF
for the woods again.
Drs Burd and Hoagland went from
Belvidere, n. J., to DanviIle on Mon
day to examine Smith and when they
heard that he was ia the woods they
started out to find him. About an hour
after they returned, badly scared They
had been fired upon several times by
Smith, who followed them for some
distance toward Danville.
He was scantily clother and must be
living upon berries. they said. A posse
is being organized to capture the crazy
man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

Duluth and other northern points to
spend the rem ainder of the summer.
Mrs. Rena MaIau goes to Junction
City next week for visit with friends.
Clarence Poindexter has returned
from q several weeks stay in Ell Reno
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Ogilvie and little
son have returned from a six weeks
trip to Iowa and the north
Miss Sadie Marshall, of Kansas City,
is spending the week in Topeka with
Miss Mae Tully.
The Walnut Grove NJ. E Sunday
school is enjoying a picnic at the Re-
form school today
Mrs. n. p. Garretson is spending a
short time at Excelsior SPRINGS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
VANDERBILT BUYS LAND.
Report That ". K, Jr., Has Added to
Bis Newport Estate.

Newport. r. l.. Aug. st is reported
in Newport today that Mr.. and Mrs.
William K Vanderbilt. Jr.. have added
to the real estate purchase made by
them yesterday. and if it proves cor
rect they will have one of the finest
estates in Newport The reported sale
TO Mr. Vanderbilt is the estate of Mrs.
Hugh T. Dickey. which adjoins Lawn
field, their new property, and runs to
the bay. 1t has been in the market for
some time. and although taxed for only
$50, 500. it is said that the price asked
for the estate IS S250000 None OF the
local real estate agents knew anything
of the transaction. and it is impossible
TO verify the report in Newport Not
Withstanding this there IS an impress
sion here that there is truth in the re-
port, as it would be a natural thing for
Mr. Vanderbilt to do. 1t is said today
that the price paid by Mr. Vanderbilt
for ''Lawnfield" was $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
TRIED TO SEE THE QUEEN.
Plainfeld, N. J., Alderman Mistaken
For an Anarchist

New York, Aug Sword has been
received at PIainfield, N. J.. regarding a
peculiar experience that Councilman
Jan Van Horwerden of that city had in
Holland. where he is on a visit. 1t was
while attempting to see Queen Will
helmina that he got into trouble. He
was accosted by some of the guards Of
the court, who. it is said, regarded Mr..
Van HoFwerden with suspicion and
took him for an anarchist He tried to
explain but to no purpose The guards
placed him under arrest and he was
taken before a magistrate. As soon as
the prisoner got an opportunity he
satisfactorily explained his actions and
was released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
LOST $4,000 FOR BRIDE.
Scranton Refused Mothers Offer tc
Give Up His Sweetheart.

New Haven. Conn. Aug. 9.-Rather
than take $4,000 offered him by his
mother to break off an engagement OBJ
jectionable to her, Frank Scranton
married Miss Anna Cronan. the girl Of
his choice.
Scranton is a son of Mrs. Elizabeth
Scranton, a wealthy widow of Clinton.
When he announced his engagement to
Miss Cronan, who lives with her sisters
on Congress avenue, the mother pro-
tested and offered him $4,000 to give
up the girl
He refused, went to the brides home,
and told her of his mothers objection
and his determination. Together they
sought the Rev. W. F.. Diclxerman, who
married them. Scranton is a salesman
in q local business house. He says he
can support his wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
POOR CHILDREN PICNIC.
Salvation Army viii Give One Aug
ust 21.

The Salvation Army is preparing to
give 100 of the poor children of Topeka
a days outing in the woods near Oak
land on August II
The City railway has promised to fur
nish a train of two cars free to carry
the children The children will go TO
the picnic grounds in the morning and
remain all day. Captain Breeding and
Captain Godfrey win have the outing
in charge They viii ask Police Matron
Thorpe to assist them. Contributions
for the picnic may be left at S12 Kansas
aNanua-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
TURNED TURTLE.
Mlshap to Tug Causes Drowning Of
Five of Her Crew.


Victoria. 3. c., Aug. 9.-Heavy gales
Off the Australian coast during early
July caused the loss Of several vessels
and the loss of a number of lives.
The steamer Manley was wrecked or
the entrance to Sydney heads. and fifty
passengers and her crew spent an aw-
ful night in the gale before reaching
shore. During the same gale the tug
Protector turned turtle. while entering
Ballina harbor. and five men We're
drowned. Captain J. J. Lewis. Engineer
Ben Walton, Fireman John Nickey n.
Robinson and ID. Phillips. deck hands.
The tug vas crossing the bar when the
seas rolled her over on her beam END
and before she could recover a large
roller caused her TO turn turtle.
The steamer Alexander Berry was
dashed on the rocks near Shell Harbor
during the gale and four men were
drowned, Captain Marshall. Engineer
Bartlett, Fireman w. Pearce, John
Pratt and J. Jensen seamen.
The bark Fasse Partout from
Puget sound 20 Sydney with lumber
was caught in the gale and was almost
q wreck when picked up and toWed TO
Newcastle. The wreck Of the bark Nor
den Of the entrance to Suva. Fiji. was
also wrecked She was total loss, but
her crew of thirteen were saved and
taken to sydney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
SCHEDULE OF TIPS.
Car Porters Advocate One For Use Of
Passengers

Philadelphia. Aug. 9.-The Pullman
car porters' labor union has not yet
gained a foothold here Statistics coll
lected by big Jim" Kelsey. who once
gathered in S245 tips in a single trip.
show these yearly averages of the tips:
1890, SO cents; 1893. 1919 cents; 1896. AZ
cents; 1888, 81 cents; 1899, "A cents; 1900,
II DENTS
The slump in 1898 was due to the
large number Of rural visitors to the
Worlds fair. The bad showing last year
IS accounted for by Mr.. kelsey upon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
NEW LABOR ORDER
Organized by Workers in Navy
Yards and Arsenals.


Washington, Aug "a new national
labor order intended to bring together
all classes of mechanics, helpers and
laborers in the navy yards and arse
mails throughout the country was or
ganized here last night. THE navy
yard employees protective association
is the name chosen, but the word ar
senal' will be added when the arsenal
employees are taken In Following the
the officers:
W. A. Craig. president; Charles Wa
termyer, vice president; Henry ". Mil
Ter, recording secretary; 2. S. Morgan,
financial secretary and c. Stanley
Klein. treasurer. Considerable dissat-
isfaction was expressed at the meeting
with the management of the Interna-
tionaI Association of Machinists and
the conduct of the strike for a nine
hour day, although nothing was said
that indicated lack of harmony with
the principals of that association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
ITALIAN WOMAN'S LUCK.
o. 8. Government Orders Her Deport
cd Although Sick Unto Death

New York. Aug. 9.-Antonia Paratora,
a young italian woman, who landed in
this country from Italy recently has
been deported on an order from Wash
ington, Notwithstanding the earnest
protest of the ships doctor. The case is
peculiar When the girl reached New
York she was light-hearted and happy.
She had friends here and went to live
with them filed with ideas of good for
tune and wealth in store in the new
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
BUYS ENGLISH DOCS.
New York Man Pays $3.50 For Six
Terriers Including Hot Stuff"

London, Aug. SO. NJ. Carnochan. Of
New York. whose contest with the Brit
ish breeders of fox terriers was decided
yesterday against him at Mitcham,
Surrey, has added to his extensive ken
mel by purchasing six more fox terriers,
including Hot Stuff winner of many
prizes. They aggregate cost was 6 $50
He has also purchased the prize hack
ney cob. Miss Innocence, with which he
hopes to win the blue ribbon at Madl-
son Square Garden, New York, next
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
ONE DAY SALEl
A Great One Day Shoe Sale For Men
Only.

Tomorrow at o'clock a. m. will begin
this long to be remembered saIe-the
celebrated $3.50 WRshburn Shoes-for
$2.50-think OF it-an styles. all feathers
such as Tan and Black Wei Kid, Box
Calf, Russia Calf. Patent Leathers. In
high and low Shoes-entire stock-none
reserved, go for $3.50 a pair. The Pal
ace, 709 Kansas avenue. tomorrow.
p. S--Cut this out, bring it with you,
it's good for loo box polish II you buy
pair shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

the theory that patrons are getting
over their awe of poFters.
s. F. Bundick, a car porter, said to-
day that something should be done to
increase the size Of tips Folks now
adays are certainly getting mean If
they give you q dime they lift it out
as though 1t weighed a ton. He said a
printed schedule of tips should be fur
nished every passenger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

world. But Inconsistencies attacked her
and soon a victim of extreme melan-
cholia. deserted by her friends, she be-
came an inmate of Bellevue hospital
The order for deportation followed.
When the unfortunate woman was ta-
ken to the dock she was a mental
wreck and only q shadow of her former
self. The official insisted on putting her
on the ship The physician said she
would undoubtedly die on the voyage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
10 Fight Bogus Diplomat

Milwaukee, Aug. 9-The National As
ISOLATION of Dentists has passed res
olution for the appointment of a COM
nittee on ways and means to fight so-
called bogus diploma mills" This leg
islation is Ia line with the work map
ped out by the National Association Of
Dental Examiners and the National
Association of Dental Faculties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
A Good Nix

for infant feeding Is a mixed Cows
milk. from herds of native breeds, Bor-
dens Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
herds are properly housed, scientifically
fed. and are constantly under trained
inspection. Avoid unknown brands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
Nerves Like a Flat-Iron.

A woman who suffered for three years
from nervous prostration says two bottles
of Liehty's Celery Nerve Compound
effected a complete cure. She hardly
knows today whether she has nerves or
not as she never feels them i is GER
tainly a wonderful remedy. George W
Stansfie1d, 632 Kansas avenUes Marshall
Bros. u5 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
Pan-An.
chautauqua
Lake and
Visitors

are interested in important change in
through time and through service over
the Akron Route Get details by adj
dressing J. NJ. Chesbrough, A G. p
Agt., St Louis, Mo-. OF J. T. Foley, T.
p. Agt-, Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
killed Hundreds Of Them.

Tien Using. Aug. S.-General Mel has
returned here and processes to have
killed or dispersed hundreds Of boxers
and brigands. The harvest prospects in
southwest districts of the province of
Chilli and in the province of Holman
are excellent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

Panama, Colombia, Aug. 9-The new
converted cruiser Namouna
with General A1ban on board is expect
ed to arrive at Colon from Carthagena
on Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

No such thing as summer complaint
where DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry is kept handy. Natures
els
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09
De Reszke and sanderson to Come.

rnent is made that Maurice Grau has
engaged Edward LIE Reszke for the
coming season of grand opera in this
country. Sibyl Sanderson has also been
engaged for the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

ing cash or per cent preferred stock
of the trust for each share Of Cramp
stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09


The Rocky Mountain regions Of COL
ORADO reached best via the Union
Pacific provide 1avishly for the health
of the invalid and the pleasure Of the
tourist Amid these rugged sleeps are
to be found some of the most charming
and restful spots on earth. Fairy lakes
nestled amid sunny peaks. and climate
that cheers and exhilarates- The
Summer Excursion Rates
put in effect by the Union Pacific enc
able YOU to reach these favored Iocau-
ties without unnecessary expenditure
of time OF money.
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIPS.
plus s.. 90 from Missouri River. in effect
June 18th to 30th; July 10th to August
31st inclusive
The Union Pacific win also sell tickets
on July LIST to 9Th inclusive. September
1st to 10th inclusive at $500 for the
round trip from Missouri River points
Return limit October 81. 1901
Proportionately low rates from inter-
mediate points
Full information cheerfuIly furnished
upon application.
F. A. LEWIS, City Ticket Agent.
s75 Kansas Avenue.
J. c. FULTON, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-09

SOCIETY
The following young ladies viii take
their suppers to Garfield park this eve
ming and remain for the concert: Mrs.
Brown of Kansas City, Mrs viii Grif-
fifth. Mrs. K R. Stewart, Mrs Frank
Mary Irwin, Miss Minnie Cook, Miss
Kate Ryan. Miss Edna Prescott, Miss
Mary Wilson. Miss Venice Whitney.
Miss Winnie PETER. Miss Emma Nichols.
Miss Marie GILL; Miss Myrtle Dillon,
Miss Jeanette Pepin, Miss Daisy War
ner. Miss Ada Simmons, Miss Bea
Hayes. Miss Edith St0lpe, Miss Ethel
I.add, Miss Maud Ginett. Miss May
Tally, Miss Bessie. Dreamer and Miss
Minnie Maier.
Porch Party.
Misses Myrtle and Mabel Munich en-
tertained informally Wednesday even
ing at their home on Van Buren, street.
The porches and lawn We're prett1ly
furnishedWith rugs and easy chairs
and lighted with Japanese lanterns. The
evening was enjoyably passed with
games and music Late in the evening
refreshments were served.
The invited guests We're, Miss Nellie
McLotr, Miss Bernice Bissel, Miss Viii
liam Weber, Miss Vivian Bissel, Miss
Maude Keller, Miss Florence Weber
Miss Gray, Mrs. Peabody. Mr.. Herbert
Cantrel, Mr.. Charlie Miller, Mr.. Dave
Johnson. Mr.. Harry Jones. Mr.. Nate
Robbins, Mr.. Cam Miller and Mr..
Harry White.
A Club Party.
The %. Q. O." girls and a number
of their friends were pleasantly enter
tanned Wednesday evening at a porch
party given by Miss Marie Ricken-
bacher at her home on Buchanan street,
com pIirnentary to Miss OIynda Schlaudt
of Hutchinson The most interesting
feature of the evening was a guessing
contest in which Miss PattisOn and Mr..
Trezise were awarded the prizes.
The invited guests were, Miss
Schlaudt, Miss Selma Foberg, Miss Ger
trude OFT. Miss olive Diffenderfer, Miss
Pansy Trueman, Miss Lucille McAfee,
Miss Monte Young, Miss Eva Harding,
Miss Ethel Pattison, Miss Mabel Brint-
nall, Miss Bertha Kincaid, Mr.. Otto
Foberg, Mr.. Fred Stewart, Mr.. James
Brinsmaid. Mr.. George Badders, Mr..
Clarence Houghtelin, Mr. Rumsey
Trezise, Mr.. Howard Carruth, Mr.. Elgie
Bra ton, Mr.. Russell Kincaid Mr..
Horace Cowgirl, Mr.. Thee Rickenbacher
and Mr.. Foster Rickenbacher.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-08
PURCHASE CONFIRMED

Rutland, June S.-The officials OF
the Rutland railroad here verified the
report that the Chatham 4 Lebanan
Valley railroad has been purchased by
DR.. W. Seward Webb in the interests
OF the Rutland railroad. The road
runs from Bennington connecting with
the Rutland road at Bennington.
The road bed was examined yester'
day morning. DR.. Webb and Mr..
Clement found it in excellent condl-
tion but it will have to be repaired ex'
tensively before heavy trains can 90
over it.
Bennington, June S.-The engine
Nehasane with the car Elsmere, ar
rived here about II O'Clock yesterday
having as passengers DR.. W. Seward
Webb and several Rutland railroad Of
ficials who have been making an In
spection OF the Chatham & Lebanar
Valley road just purchased by Dr.
Webb.
They made careful inspection Of
road bridges, culverts, etc, which
were found in good condition gener
ally. Considerable repairs will have
TO be made on IT, however, before
much heavy work can be done on 1t.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-08
HOME WEEK
Former Residents Of Barre
To Be Invited
TO GRANITE CITY
Mass Meeting Called Out
Few Citizens Last Evening

The mass meeting called by the
mayor for last night at 7.So did not
draw sufficient crowd to form an
Old Home Week organization. After
waiting until S.l5 motion was made
requesting the mayor to appoint all
necessary committees. Invitations
will be issued to all residents Of Barre
now residing in other states and coun-
tries to visit this city during the week
of August - to I inclusive, and min
gle again with the friends Ct their
youth.
Everything possible will be done to
entertain the visitors and as there WILL
be "something doing" every day and
night during the week the visitors
will be able to enjoy themselves to
their hearts content. There are
many former residents living in other
parts of the world who left Barre
when it was only in it's infancy and
who on their visit here in August
will be agreeably surprised at the
growth OF their native town.