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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Thrilling Experience of Byron
Roberts in Oklahoma.

Byron Roberts, of Topeka narrowly
escaped drowning and the cyclone in Ok
lahoma a few days ago. He writes to
his family here from Blackwell giving
his thrilling experience as follows:
Il have gone through the fiery fur
mace since I left home. I got on all
right and left Friday morning for Eddy;
it was very hot and dusty. We left
Eddy for Blackwell in the afternoon.
On our way to Blackwell we have to go
within half a mile of Nardin. The
clouds looked threatening that we
thought it best to drive into Nardin
and wait for the storm to subside-
I'VE were in the barn only a few
minutes when the storm burst in all its
fury. Hail and rain with much wind;
the streets were deluged in short time.
It kept up storming so hard that we had
to remain all night in Nardin.
AT eight a we started for Black
well and got out four or five miles. We
came to a creek; the driver thought we
could go through We started IN and
soon went into ten feet OF water Inc
current was so strong that our buggy
soon went over. I got out on the upper
side and thought 1 would land in water
about waist deep. but when I landed in
the water could not touch the bottom.
The current drove me against the
buggy; the horses were dOundering so
that knew I had to get from it. I
had hard work to do so. but succeeded
and landed me in the middle OF the
stream. The current was so swift that
I could not get to the shore.
7 kept in the middle of the stream
thinking that in some bend in the creek
I could get into the eddy and pull in
shore. I went down thought about four
miles but after I got out I discovered
that it was about two or three hundred
yards. / had all my clothes on, boots
and all, and it was hard swimming.
was quite exhausted by this time and
knew that I must land soon or go under.
1 swan with my legs straight down
and padded dog fashion toward the
shore as went with the current. 1 got
near enough to catch hold of some will
low limbs and pulled myself in shore.
/ was then so weak had to lie down for
a few minutes.
after I felt better I went back to
where we got in. BY that time both
banks were lined up with people They
got the horses out, but the buggy went
to the bottom which is the last that has
been seen of it so far. As was going
back l saw my grip going by in the
stream and called to some of the men
and told them to follow it till they got
it. which they did They went about a
mile and it had landed on the shore in
still water
Everything was soaking wet in the
grip; papers all wet The landlord
gave me a room with tables; I spread
them out and they are now dry. The
driver and ] were congratulating our
selves missing the cyclone at Eddy as
we had only left there about two hours
before the town was wiped out; two
killed and a dozen wounded We would
have remained all night there had there
been a hotel. but luckily for US there
was none
Spencer. our agent, whom I was with
quite a while, lost everything; his two
story building is gone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
BIENNIAL REPORT
Showing Growth and Condition Of the
z. NJ. @. A.


Boston, June 1.-THE biennial report
of the international committee and the
general secretary of the committee,
Richard c. Morse of the 7. NJ c. A.
was read today.
The report of the international com
mittee opens with q summary which
shows among other things that up to
1901, there were 1,476 associations, OF
which 354 reported an aggregate mem
bership of 26S,477. The total net proper
ty consisting of buildings, real estate
and miscellaneous property was s21,-
716,102. The report continues:
In the greater cities of the continent
where the American Young Mems
Christian Associations originated, they
have grown steadily in strength and
usefulness during their first half cen
fury. This development has been III
many directions, among clerks and me-
chanics, among students and railroad
young men, of the colored race and
among other classes Also in the phys
zeal, educational and religious depart
ments of the individual associations.
The army and navy work has devel-
oped into a permanent department op-
Grating in Cuba, Porto Rico and Phil
ippine islands and establishing many
branches at points on this continent
now permanently occupied by soldiers
Twenty such branches have been es-
tablished, eight of which are under the
care of the city associations in their
immediate vicinity. The department Of
railroad work alone has furnished over
so per cent of the growth during the
past two years in the total number of
associations of all kinds in North
America and over p per cent of the to-
tai increase in membership. The work
of the committees secretaries on the
foreign field received a decided impulse
from the action and contributions OF
the Grand Rapids convention and dur
ing the last two years the force of for
eign secretaries has been increased
from IL to 20 the new men going to
Japan, China, India and South Amer
lea.
1.-The jubilee fund of one million dol
lars authorized by the last convention
has been a little more than half SUBJ
scribed conditioned for the most part
upon the total amount being raised
during this jubilee year"
The Rev. DR.. Theodore I. Cuyler Of
New York, who had been announced as
the concluding speaker of the morning
session was detained at home by ill
ness, but he sent an outline of his ad-
dress, which was read by the secretary
of the convention. At the afternoon ses-
SionS greetings from delegates from
European national conventions were
presented.
1.-The contribution of the association
to the promotion Of the welfare of the
commercial classes" was the subject Of
an address by Edwin l.. Shuey of Day
ton. Ohio.
President C. Stanley Hall of Clark
university of Worcester, Mass. follow
ed with a discussion on the -.contribu-
ton of the association to the physical
development of young men"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

Jake Schloss and Mr.. Bert Kayser OF
Minneapolis. Mimi, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Leon and son Of CartervilIe. No, Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Schloss and son and Miss
Frances Gos1inslxi OF 'Woodvflle. Miss,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hirsch. Mr.. and Mrs
H. A. Guettel and Mr.. Moe Mayer of
Kansas City and Mr.. Emil Apt of Chi
cago-
Mr.. and Mrs. Schloss viii take a short
eastern trip after which they viii go to
Chicago where they viii be at home
after July l.
The brides going away gown was a
navy blue broadcloth. tailor-made, over
black taffeta- On the skirt was a
graduated fiounce headed with bands
of black satin appliqued in the broad
cloth; she wore a white pique blouse
and the tight fitting jacket had 2
jaunty little vest and collar of scarlet
broadcloth- Her hat was Of red and
blue fancy straw, the only trimming
being cluster of scarlet peoples
crushed under the brim in the back
The flower girl wore a dainty little
costume OF white French batiste, which
was a solid mass of tuclxs and inser-
ton; it was made with low neck and
short sleeves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

GIellam. Miss Agnes Gunther, Miss Alice
RossingtOn, Miss Addie Skinner. Misses
Virginia, Alice and Bessie Mead, Miss
ANNA Marie Walsh. Miss Eva Smith
and Miss Isabel Smith.
SchlOss=LeOn.
About so guests assembled in the par
Tors Of the Hotel Throop Tuesday even
ing TO witness the marriage of Miss
Elstelle Leon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Leon, and Mr.. Harry +. Schloss of
Chicago The ceremony was performed
Mt $3.50 by Rabbi Mayer of Kansas City.
Steinberg's orchestra was stationed in
the hall and as the bridal chorus from
Lohengrin was sounded the bridal par
ty entered, led by little Miss Florence
Snattlnger scattering fragrant rose
petals in the pathway of the bride. She
was followed by Master Jack Green
wald in a jaunty little white pique suit
and carrying the ring on a tray of rose
petals, then came the groom with his
best man, Mr.. Jake Schloss, and lastly
the bride escorted by her father. As
the bridal party reached the bay win
dow where the ceremony was perform
ed the orchestra sounded the notes OF
Hearts and Flowers which it played
during the entire ceremony The parlOr
was simply decorated in palms; the bay
window was banked with them and
there was tasteful arrangement of
them through the room
The bride looked very sweet and girl
ish in a beautiful gown of white crepe
de chines the white catin slip over
which the crepe de chine fell in grace
1ul folds had been the wedding gown
of her mother and aunt, which tended
TO give an added sentiment to the pref
~ costume Around the bottom of the
skirt which had a deep sweep We're two
graduated accordion pleated hounces
edged with white ribbon quillings. The
bodice was fun with a deep yoke and
sleeves OF chantilly lace: below the
yoke was q graceful cascade of crepe
de chine edged with the quilting The
long tule veil which fell to the end of
her train was held in place with an os-
trich feather and diamond aigrette the
Eift Of the groom. She carried a white
prayer book in which was "a single long
stemmed bride rose.
Immediately after the ceremony the
guests were led to the dining room
where an elaborate nine course lunch
con was served The tables We're ar
bridal table being the top of the letter
nent of ferns and roses. At each cover
placed IN front of the bridal couple A
number of impromptu toasts were re
srOnded to. Steinberg's orchestra play
ed during the entire evening.
The guests We're received by Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Leon, Mrs. c. Pragheimer. Mr.
and Mrs. d. j. Greenwald, Mr. and Mrs
NJ Snattinger, Mr.. and Mrs Lee
Schloss Mr. and Mrs NJ Leon and Miss
Francis Goslinski. The out of town
guests included, Miss Carrie Sicher, Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
CREDIT MEN MEET.
Welcomed to Cleveland by May
or Tom johnson.

Cleveland, June 12-Business men
from all sections of the country repre-
senting an aggregate capital of $500 0o0,
600 were present today at the opening
session of the annual convention of Ma
tional Association of Credit Men in this
city President John Field of Philadel-
phia presided. Mayor johnson delivered
an address welcoming the delegates to
the city.
The reports of the officers of the as
ISOLATION showed that six new local
credit organizations had been formed
during the past year, making a total of
thirty branches affiliated with the ma
tionaI association. The total membership
al the present time is 3-352
VIM H. Hotchkiss. the bankruptcy
referee at Buffalo. delivered the address
of the day on legislation
Great interest is manifested in the re-
Dort to be made by the legislative COM
rlittee on a revision Of the bankruptcy
laws The association seeks to have uni
form and equitable bankruptcy laws
established throughout the country.
About $50 delegates are in attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
TWO MEN KILLED.
During Preparations For Launching a
German Battleship.

KieI, June 12.-Emperor William, ac-
companied by the headquarters staff,
Prince Henry of Prussia, and the chiefs
of his n ajesty's private cabinet, arrived
here today to witness the launching OF
the battleShIp Zaegringen. at the Ger
man ship yards. The emperor boarded
the imperial yacht Hohenzollern amid
salutes from the war vessels present
Owing to the unfayorable weather the
launching was postponed until the after
noon. While the work of removing the
shores preparatory to the launch was in
progress a crane collapsed, killing two
men and seriously injuring three 9TH
erS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
MRS. WALKER CHAMPION.
Leads All Others in Harvest Hand
Employme

Mrs Mary Walker. city clerk of Holton
is a champion harvest hand employment
agent. Since the free employment bureaus
have been soliciting recruits for the har-
vest fields of Kansas Mrs. Walker has
registered 81 hands
Accompanied by a delegation Of Is OF
her harVesters Mrs Walker came down
from HOlton this morning. The delegation
paid visit to the state house and called
on Governor Stanley. At noon the band
of harvesters went west on the Union
Pacific to Ottawa county.
Gov. Stanley was down town and the
delegation was departing disappointed At
the east steps the governor was met COM
ing IN, and the hand shaking was done on
the spot. They are the great American
people, the governor said afterWard..
NO lawyers, no politicians In blue jeans
and with satchels going out to do the
worlds work It's a good showing for
the free employment department..,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
EckIes-Kingman.

A simple home wedding which took
place this morning at nine o'clock was
that Of Miss Nellie NJ Kingman, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Kingman,
and Mr.. William T. Eckles, the mayor OF
coin street
There We're no attendants and as Miss
Kittie Ragland played the LOhengrin
bridal chorus Mr.. Eckles and his bride
entered and proceeded to the bay win
dow of the sitting room where the cere-
mony was performed by Rev D. NJ
Fisk. The window was lined with daisies
and roses.
The bride wore her travelling gown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

with the party which surveyed the
route and remained with it for several
months. Last February, when the Rock
Island contracted the re-survey of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Indian res
ervations. he was placed in charge OF
the engineers and remained with them
until the work was completed a few
days ago His appointment to the posi-
ton of roadmaster was effective to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
Send one Blanka

The state board Of medical examiners
at their adjourned meeting yesterday in
this city continued with the work Of send
ing out blanks and preparing for the reg
istry of the physicians of the state. They
adjourned to meet again on July g. when
the issuing of licenses Will be taken up for
the first time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
45Oth Anniversary.

Glasgow. June 12-The weeks cele-
bration of the 450th anniversary of the
foundation Of Glasgow university com
menced today with a religious service at
the cathedral The gathering was strik-
ingly international. America was rep
resented by delegates from California
and Massachusetts and by several
Canadians while most OF the universities
of the Continent were represented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
GEORGE NICK APPOINTED.
New Roadmaster of Rock Island For
Southwest Extension

Announcement of the appointment of
master of that part of the Rock Island
line from Liberal, Kan, to Tehoma, O.
T., was made today. Mr.. Nick has been
with the Rock Island many years. and
for awhile worked in the office of the
division engineer at Topeka.
When the new southwestern extern
sion was projected. Mr.. Nick was sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

to San Francisco with the Epworth
League2 The Union Pacific will run
Special Tourist Sleeping cars every
day from July 9Th to July 18th, Topeka
to San Francisco without change. Rate
$500 for double berth The round trip
rate viii be $500 and tickets will be
good till August Dist. 1901 Stop-overs
may be secured at and west of Denver.
For other information see your nearest
Union Pacific Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

is caused by a arrangement of the nerves
extract of celery combined with other
efficaci medical ingredients resulting
in a nerve medicine Of rare virtue and
wonderful in its prompt and soothing cur
alive effects It VIII make YOU sleep
Sold bv George w Stansfeld. 632 Kansas
avenue; Marshall Bros, 115 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
Terms Kant Sanret-

Buffalo. June 12.-About 120 machinists
Of the Snow Steam Pump Works who
have been out since May 20, returned
to work today Neither side viii state
the nature of the agreement under
which the men resumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
CROKER'S FLAMBARD WINS
Captures Imperial Cup Handicap Of
400 Sovereigns Value

London. June 12.-Richard Cookers
Flambard Il. Reiff) won the Imperial
cup handicap of 400 sovereigns in specie
and a cup valued at so sovereigns at the
Iingfeld park spring meeting today. Ten
horses started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

which was a becoming tailored costume
of blue Venetian cloth: the waist had
boleros and collar of point lace. She
carried daisies.
At eleven O'Clock a wedding breakfast
was served in several courses on small
tables through the rooms which were
tastefully decorated with roses. daisies
and asparagus. No cards are to be is
sued and Mr.. and Mrs. Eckles viii be at
home TO their friends in Eskridge after
June 20.
The guests present at the wedding
were, Mr.. and Mrs. J. It. Lockhart, MIR.
and Mrs. Harris. Mr.. and Mrs. Par
and Charles Eckles OF Eskridge, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mankins OF Texas. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ NJ. Etheridge of Boliver, No, Mr..
and Mrs T. J. Ragland of FL Reno, Ok,
Mr. and Mrs. Shumate, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
ID. Berry, Mrs. Eliza beth Berry, Mrs. r.
IT. Ragland, Miss Kittie Ragland, Miss
Grace Berry and Mr.. Tom Ragland.
A Pleasant Affair.
Mrs Frank Blanch entertained at
cards Tuesday afternoon and evening at
her home on Buchanan street; her guests
included the members O. the Iolanthe
and the /. #. +. card clubs. The rooms
were prettily decorated and at the close
of the games refreshments were served.
The guests in the afternoon were, Mrs.
NJ F. Rigby, Mrs Morris Schlegel, Mrs.
w o. Rigby. Mrs F. E Holyolze, Mrs.
George Mccoy. Mrs. n. J. Petro Mrs.
John Clauser. Mrs. John Dudley, Mrs.
Bert Harris, Mrs W. w. Carr, Mrs.
Clyde Lawrence. Mrs. q. f. FOOte, Mrs.
Myrtle Holmes. Mrs Carl Sawin Mrs.
Harry Lang, Mrs Barry, Mrs. Q. Kittle,
Mrs Roy Richie, Mrs. George Giyens,
Miss Matte Holyoke. Miss Gertrude
Babcock and Miss Eda Smyth.
The guests in the evening were, Mr..
and Mrs Berry. Mr.. and Mrs. 0. Kittle,
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Richie, Mr. and Mrs.
A. It. Lucas. Mr.. and Mrs. ~ J. Petro,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gibbons, Mrs. H.
Z. Holyolxe, Miss Matte Holyoke and
Mr.. Gill
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Fenella Dana left today for Mount
Holly. Vt. where she viii spend the sum-
mer with relatives
Mrs. Fred Bonebralxe and children have
returned to their home in Usage City.
after short visit with relatives in To-
pelza-
Miss Jean Forsha and Miss Leslie HIM
of Lawrence are spending a day or two
in the city with Miss Gertrude Hill.
Miss Bessie Kumm of Pittsburg. Kan.
Is in Topeka for an extended visit with
DR.. and Mrs A NJ Callahan have re-
turned from several weeks stay at tx
celsior Springs
A big bargain on exhibit in North
window at Crosby Bros, a $1,000 hat
for $500.
Mrs. Mary c. Goddard returned Tuesday
from a short visit in EmpOria-
The picnic which was to have been
given today by the Ladies Music club
was given up and an evening meeting IN
stead Is to be held at the home of Mrs
George W. Parl1hurst in Potwin- Tt Is to
be a memory meeting. and all numbers
VIII be given without notes.
Tomorrow you can buy a SO hat for
$500 Notice the window at Crosby Bros. ]
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
Cant. wilhelm Dies.

Manila, June 12.-Captain Wilhelm, of
the Twenty-first infantry. who was re
Gently wounded in the shoulder in an
engagement at Lipa. died today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12
President Signs Commission.

Washington, June 1.-THE president
today signed the commission of Edward
H Callister as collector of internal rev.
enue of Montana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-12

Colorado Springs, Colo, June IL
Percy ATcElrath, formerly United States
consul at Turin. Italy, arrived in Colo
rado Springs this morning in the last
stages of consumption and died two
hours later at the Glockner sanitarium-
Evening star., 1901-12-05

Officers were elected by Gen. Nelson A.
Miles Command, No. 1, Spanish War Vet
Grams, Tuesday evening as follows: William
F. Ullrich, captain; Thomas p Guyton
first lieutenant: Edward Keegin. second
lieutenant; I. N Dolph chaplain; ]. Wal
ter Mitchell adjutant William S. Blanch-
ar, quartermaster; Levi Ahstenson, SER
geant Of the guard; Virgil u. Williams and
Louis K. STAN, trust ees:z delegates to the
District Of Columbian Corps, Rufus w.
Pearson and L. C. Dyer; salternates, Mayer
B. Dodek and F. J.oWildsnan; sergeant
major, F. j. Wildman; quartermaster SER
geants, DR.. Thomas A, Myers; color SER
Connell or
1nese officers will beapublfcly installed at
the hall. 612 E street. Tuesday evening,
January next.
Evening star., 1901-12-05
Injured by a Fall.

James Esler siXty-one years old en-
ployed as a watchman at the new engine
house at Brookland fell from the first
floor to the cellar of the building about 3
o'clock this morning and received. a severe
scalp wound. He was taken to the office
of a physician, where he received surgical
treatment. Esler lives on Brightwood ave-
nue. near the District line.
Evening star., 1901-12-05
Local Patents Issued.

A total Of $50 patents, So designs 81
trademarks. 16 labels. prints and re-
issues, In all 673 exclusive rights, was COM
prised in the patent issue OF Tuesday OF
these warrants s3 were granted to foreign
ers Patents were granted the following
residents Of the District: Franklin w.
Brooks assignor to Grant Manufacturing
Company, seal; Allan T. Dow. manufacture
OF asphaitic cement; William A. Kendrick,
automatic damper regI.ator for boiler fur
naces. and Pickens Neagle. spring motor
for fans.