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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The plumbers owe good deal of their
have been neglecting to make the neces-
sary sewer connections between their
houses and the CITY sewers
done considerable for the plumbers by ex-
college and on Morris avenue. People
hire the plumbers to make all these nee
The work of connecting dwelling houses
with sewers has been far beyond all pre-
during August lis sewer connections have
been made and this number is certain to
be rs or 100 before the end of the month:
So extraordinary has been the demand
for Connections that the council author
for the express purpose of seeing to It
that connections are properly made and
gineer McCa6e appointed George Mating
" for this business, and 1t keeps Mr. Mat
ungly busy to attend to all the work
which falls in his line.
Before plumber can do any excavat-
must give a 50 900 bond. signed By some
guarantee company that he viii hold
tne CITY haIIniesS rom oauage que 70
his excavatlng- Having gotten the bond,
he must secure a Special permit every
time ne gets a Joo or connecting. TINS
office. It states the place where the ex-
cavating is to be done. what it is for and
when it Will be commenced
With the excayating permits as basis,
the excavation inspector, Mr. Mattingly,
where the excavation is being made when
notice is sent to him that the connection
is ready for inspection He requires that
he be allowed to inspect the connection
before the ditch is filed He sees to il
that a. junction is made with the sewer
and not hole smashed in the sewer
and the connection made by inserting the
connecting pipe and plastering up the
hole. He watches to see that the dirt IS
put back properly ana that If the pave
ment IS disturbed, 1t is properly repaired.
Incidentally, Mr.. Mattingly looks out for
old holes in the pavement where excava-
tons have been made in the past When
2SCNTIalnE
name of the plumber who did the work
and notifies him to repair the defect. This
month Mr.. Mattingly has found 123 holes
and has served notice on plumbers which
If obeyed, viii result in every hole being
repaired
Il don't have much trouble in getting
everything done as I require" said Mr..
Mattingly today. THE plumbers are gen
orally disposed to do their work right.
and make good any defects which are
found to exist in what they have done in
the past
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
DENVER WINS FIRST
In the knights Templar Prize Drill at
Louisville.

Louisville. Ky, Aug. 29-Colorado com
mandery No. 1 of Denver, before an ad-
rniring throng of 1000 people and under
the critical eyes of a board of judges,
composed of three regular army officers
and a representative of the Knight Tenn
plars. captured first prize in the COMPETE
ton drill teams from Communicates Of the
Knights. St Bernard No 80 of Chicago,
the favOrite with the majority Of spec
tators. captured second place, while
Golden Gate No. 16 Of San Francisco and
Hanselrnan No. Is of Cincinnati came in
for third and fourth places respectively.
California No 1. being the only mounted
command had no difficulty in capturing
the trophy for the best appearance and
drill on horseback
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
HULL RETURNS.
Iowa Congressman Comes Over on
Government Transport

San Francisco. Aug. 2s.-The transport
Hancock arrived from Manila today.
Among the passengers on the Hancock
was Congressman Hull Of Iowa, his wife
and daughter: Col A. 6. Burt of the
Twenty fifth infantry, and Col Alexander
Moore. retired
The Hancock also brought s3s men and
p officers OF The Fourth cavalry, under
command of Col. c. c. Carr. III dis
charged soldiers and several prisoners.
Fred Massicott, a private IN troop e Of
the Fourth cavalry died on the voyage to
this port. He was buried at sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
PLUMBERS BUSY.
Called Upon to Do Much Con-
nectiOn Work.
Over 400 Places Connected With
Sewers in Three Months.
NEW PLACE CREATED.
Topeka Now Has an Inspector
of Excavations.
NEW PLACE CREATED
Duties Also Include Checking
Up Defective Work.

These are joyful times for the plumbers
of Topeka Never in the history of the
city have the plumbers been called upon
to do SO much Connection work Plumb
ers are working overtime, are employing
additional men and doubling up their or
ders for material. They can't keep pace
with the demands being made for con
nections" between dwelling houses and
the city sewers or water mains.
This little summary of the excavation
permits issued by the city engineer for
corresponding months shows how the ad-
ditional work is coming in:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
Minnie Healy Is Closed Down.

Butte, Mont, Aug. 29.-In accordance
with an injunction issued by the state
supreme court restraining F. Augustus
Heinze from operating the Minnie
Healy mine pending an appeal from
Judge Harney's decision in favor Of
TIeinze the Minnie Healy was closed
down and all nelp laid off. The court
set Wednesday for a hearing of the
application for vacation of the injunc-
tfon. but up to the tins of the adjourn
ment Of court argument had not been
concluded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Omaha, Aug 29.-Ths package Of money
found yesterday by boys has been partly
identified. letter carrier picked up "a
band which had been used to hold money.
1t was marked = 600" and contained
other marks by which the bank officials
think they can IDENTIFY It as the band
covering the package Of money stolen
from George Archibald, the Pacific TX
press company's driver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29


Champlain Transportation company
plying between Baldwin and Caldwell
on Lake George was destroyed by fire
today at Rogers rock dock No lives
were lost.
London, Aug. Collaborating TO a dis
patch to the Daily Express from Genoa,
a German named Hinschler, while
climbing the Ober-Bauen. in the Alps
fell over a precipice and was killed. His
body was terribly mutilated-
Manila, Aug. 29.-The Philippine COM
mission has organized civil government
bels. This completes the northern tour
and it is expected that the commission
ers viii return to this city today.
st. Louis. No. Aug. % Surgeon
General Wyman has notified Health
Commissioner Starlxlon. of this city
that Dong Gong, the Chinese laundry
man, who was discovered here suffering
with leDrOsy, can not be sent to the
leper settlement at MOlOkai Hawaiian
islands. As a last resort, Dr. Starklom
intends to lay the case before the gov
ernOr of louisiana and ask that Dong
Gong be received at the leper settle
ment of that state.
Rome. Aug. 2s.-The Patria saws that
American courts will give no satisfac-
ton for the lynching of Italians, and
urges the government to take other
measures against the United States.
Rome. Aug 29.-The trials Of the new
submarine war vessel Deldno. carried
out by the ministry Of marine. have
been most satisfactory. 1t is provided
with a cleptoscope, invented by the
Italian engineers. Russo and laurent.
Colon, Aug. 2e.-Passengers arriving
by the French steamship Versailles say
that General AIban is in Savanilla, and
that he had returned from Santa Maria
and Rio Hacha on the Colombian war
ship General Pinzon, leaving affairs in
that section In a satisfactory condition.
Paris, Aug. 29.-The Echo de Paris
says it learns that If the sultan does
not satisfy the French demands within
twenty -four hours surveillance over the
young Turkish party In France viii no
longer be enforced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

the majority of them will escape the re-
mainder of their SIS fine in the popular
manner. One of the rock pile regulars
says he would gladly unite himself for
better or worse to any Of the remains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
"a Good Milk

for infant feeding Is mixed Cows
milk, from herds of native breeds, Bor-
den's Eagle Brand Condensed Mix
herds are properly housed, scientifically
fed. and are constantly under trained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
Noles nd PersonaI MenliOn.

Mrs. E al Herbst and daughter Sue
and Miss Bessie Bates returned Tues
day from Kansas City, where they
have been spending the past ten days.
ing there with francis Fisher Powers
for the past two months. returned to-
day
Miss Kittie Harrison went to Law
renee today for q few days visit
Miss Eleanor Work, of Oklahoma
City, was entertained at an informal
luncheon today by Miss Pearlade Pres
colt
Mrs. J. II. Mclaughlin and daughter
Laura went to Usage county Wednes-
day for a short visit with Relatives
Miss Elsie Dunaway. of Clay Center,
who has been visiting Miss Bessie
Miller, on Tyler street. has gone to St.
Joe She viii also visit in Des Moines,
Iowa. before returning to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Hayden and
daughter Bessie returned today from
Mackinac, where they have been spend
ing the past month.
DR.. and Mrs. ". 3. Swan, who have
been enjoying 4 three weeks outing at
Manitou and Colorado Springs, re
turned Wednesday.
Mrs. James Armstrong is spending a
few days in Paxico and lola.
John F.. Frost viii return Sunday
from a months visit with relatives in
Galesburg-
Mrs NJ c. Hopper, who has been
spending the summer with her daugh-
ter. Miss Louise Hopper in Los Angeles.
Cal viii return home the first week in
September. She viii visit in Hutchin
son on the way.
Miss Eleanor Work spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in Dunevant with her
brother. DR.. John Work; she expects to
return to her home in Oklahoma City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

A blessing alike to young and old;
DR.. F'owler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry Natures specific for dysentery,
,diarThoea and summer complaint
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

White Hall, N. Y, Aug 29-The
steamer Ticondergac belonging to the
Champlain Transportation company.
plying between Baldwin and Caldwell
on Lake George was destroyed by fire
today at Rogers rock dock No lives
were lost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Mothers who have always so dreaded
the approach Of hot weather when they
have teething babe. should not forget
that TEETHINA counteracts and over
comes the effects Of hot weather on chill
dren. keeps them IN healthy condition.
and makes teething easy. IEEIAINA
costs only % cents per box at druggists;
or mail % cents to C. J. Moffett. II. D.,
St. Louis. Mo. For sale by Geo. W. Stana-
delds 6S2 Kansas aVenaos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

resented a gondola, with boys to pad
die and a small cabin in the center.
A Porch Party.
Miss Alice Aston who goes to Kansas
City soon to live has been the guest of
honor at many delightful affairs during
others in store for her. They are all in
formal but that only makes them the
more delightful
Tuesday evening Misses Isabel and
Eva Smith entertained the following
young people at delightful porch
party for her: Miss Isabel Lord, Miss
Kathleen Lord Miss Helen McClintock,
Miss Ethel Morton, Miss Alice Aston,
Mr.. Harry Sturgis, Mr.. Carl Trapp, Mr..
Charley Adams, Mr.. Ed Guild, Mr.. Tink-
ham Veale, Mr.. Don Thompson and Mr..
Howell Jones
A TaEiy-HO Party.
Mr. Harry Sturgis has invited guests
for tally-ho party Friday evening.
The guest of honor viii be Miss Alice
Aston. Besides the guest of honor
those present viii be, Miss Hazen Null
vane. Miss Nellie AIillspaugh, Miss Eva
Smith, Miss Isabel Smith Miss Kate
Lord. Miss Helen AdcClintock Mr..
Harry Sturgis, Mr. Charlie Adams, Mr.
I'D Guild. Mr. Howell Jones. Mr. Russell
Frost, Mr. Carl Trap. Mr.. Tinkhan
Neale. Mr.. Don Thompson. Mr.. Earl
Mcfarland and Mr. Howell Jones.
A Trolley Party.
The Hyperion crowd enjoyed a very
pleasant trolley party Wednesday
evening After riding about town for
a few hours they went to the home of
Miss OctaYia Greenwood, on Western
avenue, where refreshments were
served.
The party was composed of Miss
Maggie Wilson, Miss Edna Prescott,
Miss Octavia Greenwood, Miss Venice
Whitney. Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Mary
Irwin. Miss Jessie Cuthbert Miss
Bessie Dreamer. Miss Mae Tally, Miss
Kate Cuthrbert Miss Edna Floyd, Mr.
VIII Shehan. MI Harry Leyddane, Mr..
AureI Rulings. Mr.. Earl Graham, Mr.
Harry McKirahan, Mr.. Earl Shook, MI
Ed Edelblute, Mr.. Louis Wingert Mr..
Mr. Ray Leyddane, Mr.. Nate Thompson
and Mr.. Beamer Nelson.
A Surprise Party.
A very pleasant surprise party and
straw ride was given Wednesday even
ing as a farewell to Mr. J. p. krauss,
who leaves shortly to attend college at
Troy, N Y. The following young PEG
pie enjoyed the ride and We're later
served with refreshments at his home,
318 Van Buren, street: Miss Gussie
Fickens. Miss Theresa krauss. Miss
Minnie Kuehne, Miss Cora Council, Miss
Lucy Council. Miss Hulda Pickens,
Huhn, Miss Ella ConneH Miss Clara
Fritz Miss Addie Council, Miss Emma
StrickrOtt. Miss Antonio KrauSs. Miss
Josephine Council, Miss Clara Moeser,
Miss Laura Holland, Miss Lena Strick-
rOtr, AIessrs. j. =. krauss, Geo. krauss,
Geo Fensky. Harry States. Harry
Barnes, Louis 3. StrickrOtt Leo
Robt- ROediger, J. w Renker, and
Geo. MOeSer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Rome Aug. 29.-The Patria says that
American courts will give no satisfac-
ton for the lynching Of Italians, and
urges the government to take other
measures against the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Cleveland and Return via Rock Is
land Route.
No change Of cars. No change OF
depots going or returning. Only s. ad-
ditiOnal to Buffalo and return. Tickets
on sale September to 10, inclusive
good returning October g. See A. n.
Fuller for full particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The latest departure of the police de-
partment is the free matrimonial bu-
reau started for the benefit of the vic
TINS Of a last weeks raid on a colOred
disorderIy house. The second pair of
these unfortunaIes were united IN we'd
lock Wednesday and allowed to 20
their way rejoicing. It is probable that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

ARsH words followed and
backed up by a heavy six
shooter was the allot-
ment Of Officer Walker of
the police force Wednes-
daN aNanirp- about fnlII.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Judge Lindsay, of the police court is
rapidly forming the Ananias club hab-
it, and is frequently seen hob-nobbing
with the denizens of that mysterious
order, regardless of the fact that Chief
Stahl at one time watched the place for
two nights, thinking it was a joint of
the worst type. and that a warrant was
applied for to Dave Gregg. who was
then assistant prosecuting attorney
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The sheriff of Jackson county called
at the city jail at an early hour this
morning. and left William Miller a
prisoner while he went to breakfast. He
is taking Miller back to Holton from
Manhattan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

able dog under consideration yesterday.
was this morning assessed So and cost,
aggregating $3.50. He was also re-
quested to keep his dog out of his
neighbours fowl ranch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

resented a gondola. with boys to pad
die and a small cabin in the center.
A pnrch Party
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Manila, Aug. 29.-The Philippine COM
mission has organized civil government
at Iba, capital of the province Of Fam
bells. This completes the northern tour
and it is expected that the commission
ers Will return to this city today.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
WHY Monarch. were insane.

Pathologists have often pointed out
the fact that physical and mental en-
ervation are apt TO go hand in hand,
and the intellectual degeneracy of eti-
quette monarchs may have n good deal
to do with the Sybaritism of their pal
ace life.
The plebeian functions which medip-
val sovereigns were obliged 10 perform
by proxy included the adjustment OF
their gala gloves. They had hunkies
TO remove their cravats and warm their
nightshirts. unplait their plgtails and
tuck up their bedclothes around their
shoulders. In the morning courtiers
competed for the honor of holding
their washbasin. Peers of the realm
waited on bended knees to buckle their
shoes. If the inheritor of n legitimate
throne lifted n spoon to break an egg,
lynx eyed lackeys anticipated his needs
with the agility OF trained conjurers.
Like his food, his information on cur
rent topics was served ready dressed
and cooked, till he turned into n masti-
eating machine and repeater of con-
ventional twaddle.-Lippincott
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
He Got on.

The wife of German farmland in
Ohio was taken sick and finally died,
the husband, of course. leaving his
work for several days in consequence.
Two weeks later he appeared at the
house of his employer and asked to be
relieved from work for a couple OF
days, when the following conversation
took place:
Il would like to get off for apout two
tays."
II can't spare you unless it is abso-
Iutely necessary. You know you lost
several days two weeks ago, and we
are behind in the work. What is the
necessity for your getting off?" inquir-
ed the farmer.
''Nell, 1 vas to be married"
"Why, Fritz, your wife died only two
weeks ago, and now you are about TO
get married again? I do not under
stand that"
YELL" replied the German, II don't
hold spite long"
The farmer dismissed the case with
out prejudice.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
Saved Each Other.

A short time ago guard on one of
the Northern expresses while at big
station in the midlands had been talk
ing to the engine driver. Presently he
stepped aside and gave his Right
away when a gentleman who was
late sprang on to the footboard while
the train was in motion and tried to
obtain admission TO one of the compart-
ments.
As the carriage came along the guard
seized him by the coat and pulled him
off. remarking that he must think him
self lucky, for he had practically saved
his life.
AS this conversation was going on
the guards van came by, and the
guard. with that Gracefulness acquired
by constant practice. sailed majestical-
" on TO his van.
The gentleman, who had taken in the
situation. thereupon seized him by the
coat and pulled him off, saying as the
train sped away:
"One good turn deserves another.
You saved my life: have saved yours.
Now we are quits."-London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
A PERsEVERING MONKEY.
Professor Garner's story OF Nellie
md the MntchboX.


Monkeys are always happy If they
have plenty to eat and something to
play with. Professor X. L. Garner. in
his Apes and Monkeys" says that he
recalls no investment which ever yield
ed n greater return in pleasure than a
certain little pocket match safe, which
cost % cents. He gave it to n little
monkey, Nellie by name. after putting
into it a small kcy to make it rattle
and some bits of candy.
She ratified the box and found much
pleasure in the noise. | showed her
how to press the spring I'm order to
open the box. but her little black fin
gers were not strong enough to release
the spring.
However, she caught the idea and
knew that the spring was the secret
which held the box closed. When she
found that she could not open 1T with
her fingers. she tried it with her teeth.
Failing in this, she turned to the wall,
and, standing upright on the top of
her cage, she took the box in both
hands and struck the spring against
the wall until the lid few open.
She was perfectly delighted at the
result. and for the hundredth time at
least l closed the box for her to open
it again.
The next time Nellie received the
match safe she was i'm her cage, and
through its mesheS she could not reach
the wall. She had nothing against
which to strike the spring to force it
open.
After looking around and striking the
box several times against the wires of
the cage, she discovered a block of
wood about six inches square. She
took this and mounted her perch. Bal
ancing the block on the perch, she held
it with the left foot, while with the
right foot she clunG to the perch. With
her tail wound around the meshes OF
the cage TO steady herself. she care
fully adjusted the matchbox I'm such
manner as to protect her fingers from
the blow. Then she struck the spring
against the block of wood. and the lid
flew open.
She fairly screamed with delight as
she held up the box.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
PRETTY Enr OF.

a summer resident in n New Hamp-
shire village. n lady who. in Horace
Walpole's phrase, sits at the top of
the world" was making her first
friendly call of the season upon the
family of an old widower.
Only the father was at home. one of
the girls being absent on a visit to the
other sister. who had been married
during the past winter. Naturally the
talk turned on the daughters.
Yes" said the father; "Mary made
out real well. But l dom knows I'll
ever work Lizabeth of. There's a
young man been comm here steady
now for two year. an he's no further
on yet. ma'am. than me an you
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
Did You Ever Drown N FIyf


Whatever other fate might befall II,
naturalists agree that the common
house fly cannot be drowned and many
experiments have been made in rela-
tion thereto.
Included In such tests was the i'm
mersion of n fly in a tumbler of clear
cold water. with a piece OF cardboard
10 fit the glass and fioated so as to
keep the insect beneath the surface.
So little did the fly trouble about
such an obstacle that il kept near the
bottom of the glass. and there for n
quarter of an hour ran about as freely
as in the fresh air, while II at times
crawled across the underside of the
pasteboard as on the ceiling of Il room.
After being immersed for 20 minutes
the hy's movements were less active,
and at % minutes 1t turned over on it's
side, apparently dead. 1t hung sus-
pended in the water just under the
pasteboard. which kept it from rising
to the surface. and there it remained
for another % minutes.
1t was then taken out and placed on
n1ce dead. Its next fate was to be
puIieu bf beliS cow eIcu with dDOul
half teaspoonful of fine salt.
At the end OF - minutes the saline
was shaken off. the fly having thus
been completely covered either by
water or by salt for 60 minutes.
Immediately upon it's release the in
sect trimmed its wings and legs active
ly for awhile and then flew away
Pearson's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
Inopportune.

81 just saw the young Widow Weeds.
She looked just charming i'm her mourn
ing" said the pretty woman.
IL suppose" remarked her crotchety
husband. that you wouldn't mind be-
ing n widow yourself"
''Oh, it's hateful of you to talk that
way. when you know I've got a blue
silk waist that haven't worn yeti
Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06

canker worm is the beautiful orioIe. were
IL but allowed to live.-Presbyterian
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
DON'T marty for Money.

The Boston man who lately married
q ickly rich young woman is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallib,e for jaundice. bill
iousness. malaria, fever and ague and
all liver and stomach trou bles. Gen.
tie but effective. Only 25 cents at
Hartz & U1lemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06
auertion and An.uer.

A woman carrying a suit case and
several umbrellas hustled up to wea-
~ looking servant of the company in
the Pennsylvania railroad ferryhouse
at Jersey City the other day.
Does it make any difference which
ferry take for New York;" she asked.
"It don't make any difference to me,
ma'am." he replied.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-06-06

Some parrots are very quick in ac-
quiring words and are generally fond
of displaying these new acquisitions.
but occasionally bird will be pro-
foundly silent until the teacher de-
spairs OF her mastering n certain
phrase or word; then all at once and
unexpectedly the scholar" will repeat
her lesson.