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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
READY FOR POLAR TRIP.
Explorer Baldwin VIII Take Along
200 Tons of Concentrated Food

-
New York. March u--Comnander
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin. who is 10 head
the RaIdwin-Zeigler polar expedition
and who has been in Chicago Tor " o
weeks completing arrangements 1oT the
trim will return to New York early next
week The commander. who has been
personally experimenting all the detalls
Of the expedition, made contract with
the Armour company Of Chicago Tor me
food for the journey through the wild
waste of ice in the far north
The explorer has made a study OF the
nutritious values OF food and VIII carry
with him on the expedition 200 tons OF
concentrated food valued at Sl0.Oou-
Twelve cars viii be required to trans
port this food from Chicago TO New
York. whence IT viii be shipped in part
to Dundee. Scotland. where the Amer
lea which is 10 carry the expedition. IS
being fitted: part 10 TrOmsoes Norway
and another portion to Sandie1ordr Nor
way. The contract requires that All the
food be ready for shipment at New York
BY April L
as tender 10 the America VIII collect
the foodstuhfs and land them at point
IN Franz Josef land where Baldwin IN
tends TO establish his base OF supplies
The food consists largely OF a pre-
pared paste called pemmican, composed
OF dried lean beef beef sue[. fruits and
spices When srewed III AS nignAy nu-
rritious and palatable. TIC t. an improve
AEl9LAE on the NEA4AAAACdAA AlRt-MG 2E tAA~
Eskimos and the Indians in the FAR
north In the PREPARATION OF food Com
mander Baldwin's specihcatio have
been carried out TO the letter Along
with this great bulk thousands Of eE11er-
gency ratfons will be carried.
In previous expeditions 10 polar re-
gfons the explorers have been greatly
Handicapped for want Of dogs Profit
ing by this fact. Commander Baldwin
wifi carry with him 400 Eskimo dogs
100. 600 pounds OF food will be taken
along to feed these animals
Commander Baldwin Is selecting with
great care his companions on the trip
He IS making great efforts to combine
fortitude with mental caliber. Scientists
In numbers viii be with him 70
oiigists, chemists. meteoroloEists. geol-
ogists. and experts IN botany and astron-
Orny are booked for the trip
The tender F'rithjOf Will meet the Amer
fca AT Franz Josef land The date for
sailing Is set for June 20 The party Of
explorers Will number about thtrty-fve
men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
LONDON TO SEE ssBEN HUR. =
Spectacular Drama to Be Presented at
Drury Lane in 1902.

New York. March I-London will
have a chance To see 'Ben-Hur'' in the
spring OF 1902 Preliminry arrangements
a conference between Flaw & E-rianeer
and Arthur Collins managing director
81 Drury Lane. who came from London
20 see the drama tized version Of Lew
Wallace's novel
Although the deal Is mot actually ef-
rected, there IS no doubt that the play
VIII 60 TO Drury Lane at its first omen
date. which VIII be after the run Of the
pantoInl1ne now In preparation in the
Christmas season Of 1901.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
CAT SAVES FAMILY.
Wise Rural Feline Prevents Fatality
in an Ohio Hamlet

Columbus O. March 11.-If it had not
been for a family cat J. z Graham.
postmaster and merchant at Postboy
TuscaraWas county. and his family
this morning. Mr.. Graham was awaken
ed about 3 al m by a tattoo OF sharp
raps on his face He was startled to
find his pet cat perched on his breast
striking him with her paws. Graham
saw that the room was full Of smoke
He Just had time to assist his family
down the burning stairway. The house
was burned to the ground
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
RARE Find ia waste Paper.

Kalamazoo, Mich. March 11-An auto
graph letter of George washington,
dated 1776, was found among some waste
paper stock at the Bryant paper mill to-
day 1t was written to Captain James
Jameson, a New York merchant. ask
ing for boat freight rates on a quantity
Of -four Two copies of the Federal Ca
zette and Baltimore Advertiser, over 100
years old, and an autograph letter Of
Robert Morris OF Philadelphia dated
1873, were also found The waste paper
came from Philadelphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

Cedar Rapids. Iowa, March 1.-THE
city council has donated a tract Of land
200x300 feet at the corner of B avenue
and Fifth street 10 the Sisters Of Mercy,
who viii erect during the coming sea
son hospital to cost not less than $50
COO Abraham Simmer, the noted
Waverly philanthropist, has agreed TO
give 81 for every dollar raised in this city
BY the sisters up TO $50 900. Many liberal
subscriptions are now In sight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
ZOE BURNING a CHURCH.
Family of Three Arrested at Vincera
mes, ind. Charged with Arson.

Vincinnes. Ind, March 11.-Isaac Farlze-
man, his wife and daughter. Miss Helen.
and Charles Corner, a hired man. were
arrested today charged with burning
Brakeman chapel near their home. a
week ago. A buggy. IL IS said. was track
ed from Barkeman's home to the church
and back again on the night Of tho Gre.
Trouble has existed in the conEre4a ton
for along time Brakeman and his fam
lily being arrayed against the rest OF the
congregation Disputes ard fights pre-
ceded the IRE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
Sues For oats Affections.

Connellsvi1Ie. Pa. March 1.-THE
strangest case which has ever come to
trial in western Pennsylvania is on the
docket for hearing before a jury in the
courts Of Fayette county at Unlontown-
1t is a suit for damages. Charles Pierce
OF this place alleging that for the alien
alton OF the affections Of his Thomas cat
by the defendant Mrs Isaac Spiker. he
is bound to recover monetary compensa-
ton Pierce says his cat is worth only
30 cents. but he IS suing for the loss OF
the cats comfort and affeotion-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
FLAG is ASSAILED.
Gotham State Senator Seeks t
Change Color of Standard

Change Color of Standard
Albany. n. Y. March 11-There is a
legislative storm brewing over the pro-
position TO change the color Of the New
York state nag from bun to blue. Sen
aror Timothy E Ellsworth Introduced a
bill last Thursday to bring the change
about and has brought down an ava
lanche Of dissent upon himself Before
the row is over all the military organic
atiOns of the state are expected to take
a hand in it and the state colors win be
in argumentative tatters. Senator Els
worth says the present buff flag Of the
state is devoid Of sentiment and his
torically 1t variance with the style OF
flag that was carried by the New York
state troops in the civil war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

Years OF suffering relieved in a night
Itching piles yield at once to the cUrt-
tive properties OF Deans Ointment. New
er fails. At any drug store. so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
sprine stvles Nov Readv

At the new shop Of Olof Ekberg. Mer-
chant Tailor, III West It'll St. Security
Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

No sore threats. no coughs no bad
tastes when smoking Churehill's Havana
CHARS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
7 olof Ekberg, Merchant Tailor,

has moved to III ". 7th St, Securit,
Building, where the latest spring style
are on display
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11
visit Nv New Placa

III ". tn st. Security Building. See the
new spring styles
CL06 EzkBERG, Merchant Tailor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

Ne matter how long you have had the
cough; II it hasn't already developed in
to consumption Dr. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup will cure It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

Papa's breath is always sweet. n
smokes Churchill Havana Cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

Sweet as q nut-AIild to the taste.
Churchill Havana Cigar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-11

Tt ticl<les the Palate-Churchim Ha-
vana Cigar.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
DEER PARK HOTEL
Deer Park, Md-lIOst Delightful Summer
Resort Of fine lIIeebenieS

swept by mountain breezes, $500
feet above sea level. Absolutely free
from malaria, hay fever and mo.
squitoes. Reached without change OF
cars from all principal cities via Balti-
more and Ohio railroad Every mod
ern convenience. Rooms en- suite with
private baths. Electric Lights, Long
Distance Telephone. Elevator. Turkish
Baths, Swimming Pools. Golf Links,
Tennis Courts. Bowling Alleys. Mag
nifceat Drives, Complete Livery Ser
vice. Annapolis Naval Academy Band.
Hotel remodeled with additional con-
veniences. All cottages have been
taken for the season. Open from Juno
12 to September 20.
For rates and information address
w. e Burwell, Manager, care Queen
City Hotel. Cumberland. Md, until
June 1. After that time Deer Park.
Garrett county, Nd.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
Special Excursion Rates TO Various
Points via Baltimore and ohio Rail
road

Special Excursion Rates to Various
Points via Baltimore and ohio Rail-
road
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.-Very low rates
for special excursions June u and "a
July II and 25, August and %, and Sep
tember 5. Tickets good sixteen days.
CHICAGO. 1LL.-B. Y. p. U. A. Interna-
tional Convention, July 25-S. One fare
for the round trip. Tickets good going
July %, "A and 25; good returning leav-
ing Chicago until July 30. with privilege
OF extension to August "a on deposit Of
ticket with Joint Agent and payment OF
50 cents
DETROIT, MICH.-National Educational
Association, July SIP. one fare plus ;.
for the round trip. Tickets good going
July c, Z and s. limited for return leav-
Ing Detroit until July Is, with privilege
Of extension to September l on deposit
Of ticket with Joint Agent and payment
Of 50 cents.
CINCINNATI, O.-United Society Chris.
tian Endeavor, Jiay 6-lO one fare foI
the round trip. Tickets on sale July
to C. limited for return leaving Cincin
natl until July IA, with privilege OF ex
tension to August 81 on deposit OF ticke
with Joint Agent and payment OF s.
cents.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Sovereign Grand
Lodge. Indepepdent order OF odd Eel
lows, September 1921. One fare for tn,
round trip. Tickets on sale September
12-l5, limited for return leaving Indian
apolis until September %. with privsegl
Of extension to October on deposit Of
ticket with Joint Agent and payment oi
50 cents.
KANSAS CITY, MO-Imperial Council
Mobiles Of Mystic Shrine. June ll-12. one
fare for the round trip. plus 81. Ticket.
good going June z to 9, limited for re-
turn leaving Kansas City until June IA.
] LOUISVILLE, KY.-Triennial Conclave
Knights Templar, August s7-Sl. one
fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale
August % to 25. limited for return leav-
ing Louisville until September 2, witt
privilege Of extension to September Il
on deposit OF ticket with Joint Agent
and payment of so cents.
lSAN FRANCISCO. CAI.-Epwortl
League International Convention, Jul,
1921 Very low rates. Tickets on sal,
July to y, limited for return until Au
gust 81
For tickets, time Of trsins, sleeping anc
parlor car accommodations. call on or ad
dress nearest Ticket Agent, Baltimore 4
Ohio railroad, for full information.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
FRUIT PROSPECTS
Arb FAVORABLE
Garden Truck, Also, Is
Doing Well in All
Sections

For the week just ended, the Climate
and Crop Service for the Delaware and
Maryland section has issued the follow
ng report:
The past week opened with clear and
pleasant weather, gradually changing to
partly cloudy and then during the last
hree days to cloudy and threatening with
requent light showers. The precipitation
n all districts was below normal. but the
heavy dews in the early part OF the week,
sad the damp atmosphere later helped
o supply the deficiency In moisture.
'rhunderstorms prevailed In the north
,astern counties on the night OF Frieay,
. he Il; they were without damage. Late
reports mention hail in a few localities
ln Saturday, the 1lth, but no injury re-
ulted to growing crops. During the mid
lie portion Of the week ths midday tenn
peratures were comparatively high. rang
. ng from 75to IS per cent. in various locali-
les The night temperatures were low
the beginning and closing of the period,
nd light frosts formed in exposed places
s far south as ST. Mary's county. while
eavier frosts were general in the western
. districts These frosts had a retarding
5 fleet on growth, but no vegetation was
. illed outright.
GRAIN AND GRASSES.
AS heretofore since the beginning OF
4 pring the most favorable reports are re-
eived concerning the condition OF the
'heat crop, which maintains its vigorous
rowth and healthy color. In many places
is entirely too rank and heavy, and on
he richer lands the stalk bends OF its
W nweight On thin soils lighter straw
reported and the crop IS heading rather
Il pw Heads are very general in the
outhern and eastern counties. and are
eginning 10 make their appearance in the
orthern central counties but none has
4 cen observed west Of Frederick county
arley, too, is heading. and rye has shown
aads for SOME time Both of these
4 rops are in excellent State. The sowing
oats is nearly finished in the extreme
est; elsewhere the entire crop is in the
. round. The early fields look WELL but
re somewhat backward i'm growth on
E ccount Of the cool and cloudy weather.
he later fields are coming to a good
and. Young clover and timothy look
ell in nearly all sections. although
rowth is backward, the crops needing
ore warmth and sunshine than they
i've been receiving Of late. The old fields
clover continue very poor on account
damage sustained by the cold and open
leather OF last Winter, and the old tim
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
FerrIs school Chndren slnr

evening an enjoyable entertainment
was given by Charles M. Bower as
sisted by officials and friends OF the
school. The program consisted OF reci-
tations. dialogues and music. The
boys OF the school sang several songs.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
Low Rates to Pan-Amerlcan---v Via
Philadelphia q Reading Railway
Company's Several Routes

On account of the Pan American
Exposition at Buffalo. May 1, to Octo-
Der 81, 1901, the Philadelphia and
Reading railway announces that they
VIII sell round trip tickets to Buffalo
land return at greatly reduced rates.
as quoted below. via the several routes
named. Tickets will be good for ten
llO) days, going and returning, on all
trains except the Black Diamond Ex-
press on the Lehigh Valley Rates are
as follows: Via Alletown, SASS; via
lWilliamsport. SASS. Season tickets will
also be sold from various points on the
line Of the Philadelphia and Reading
railway NlagaraFalls.g good goingApril
30 to October 81. 1901, good TO return un-
Oil November 30 Rate from Whining
ton will be SIS via all routes.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
AMONG THE PLAYERS

The Columbia Comic Opera Company
will be the attraction at the Grand Opera
House for one week commencing Monday,
May q. presenting comic opera at popular
prices la announcing the appearance OF
this organization the management desires
that the information shall go abroad to
the amusement loving public that the ar
lists Of this company are not simply tour
ing the country as mere paid singers. but
have IN mind a desire TO cultivate IN the
public. a taste for good music and clean
and wholesome comedy Not only do the
several principal members OF this attrac-
tion shine brilliantly wheS working IN
unison, but the solos as interpreted by
them will prove that they have been WELL
trained and have developed a natural tall
ent for their art. During the Columbia
engagement they viii present a repertoire
OF light operas with a strong cast and
powerful ensemble. including two excep-
tionally funny comedians. The costumes
are said to be magnificent and the best
that have been seen IN this city with a
lpopular-priced oganlzation Monday night
Ia Mascotte" win be the bill There
Will be matinees daily, beginning on Wed.
nesday.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
FIannigan and Cross Give I'm

AT meeting Of the Board OF Exami-
ners of the BARRIERS Association last
night. Joseph Cross and Joseph Flanni-
gar appeared before the board and
paid the registration fee of s2.25. Elan
nigan paid his money under protest.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
MINOR CROPS

Gardens are doing well in all sections,
although backward in growth on account
OF the cool nights The frosts we're with
out material damage. Cut worms have
been destructive in limited localities, cut
ting down corn. tomatoes, cabbages, and
even onions. Potatoes are about all
planted, and the early potatoes are up and
srowing nicely. Some damage is being
done by the potato beetle. Peas are gem
orally in full bloom, and are forming pods
in many fields. The June peas promise
good yields. The pea louise has appeared
In some Of the southern counties, but has
not worked much injury as yet. although
causing some apprehension as the de-
struction wrought last year is recalled
Sweet potatoes are still being set out in
the southern counties, and some water
melons are being planted. The trans
planting OF tomatoes continues In the
main truck growing districts, and many
of the plants are large and growing nicely.
Strawberries are showing color generally
over the lower counties; a few are ripe
in Anne Arundel and picking will begin
next week shipments have already begun
from Dorchester, where the dry weather
has somewhat shortened the Yields.
Blackberries are promising except in
northern Delaware, where they were
Winter killed. Raspberry vines were also
Killed last Winter in many localities.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
No Cause for Aotion

Salem, May 24.-The case of How
ard Shultz vs. f. l. DUPONT de Ne
mours & Co. was decided in court
this morning. A verdict OF no cause
fer action was rendered.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

This evening Encampment, No. "a
Union Veteran Legion, will hold me.
mortal services in the Hall. at Third
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

On and after April I. 1901, the
County Taxes remaining unpaid
will be placed in the hands of
Magistrate for collection. Where
tenants reside in property rents
will be attached and where owners
reside in property suit will he
brought before Magistrate with
costs added in both cases.
HORACE q. RETTEW,
Receiver of Taxes.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
$500 REWARD

We will pay the above reward for any case Of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation or Costiveness we can
not cure with Liverta, the Up -To-Date Little
Liver Pill, when the directions strictly COM
Piled with. They purely Vegetable, and
never fail to give satisfaction. 25c boxes contain
100 Pills, 1Oc boxes contain 40 Pills, Sc boxes
contain IS Pills. Beware of substitutions and
limitations. Sent by mail Stamps taken.
Nervita Medical Co., Corner Clinton and Jack
son Streets, Chicago, Ill.
d by H. X. WATSON, Druggist, sO3 Market Stree
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

Nothing gives a better relish to the oat-
meal and coffee than prime lamb chop.
is starting the day right TO have such a
preparatory meal Lamb that is lamb is
the thing to be had. Some dealers don't
recognize the difference between lamb
and mutton. but we do. You get what
you ask for &ere
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
FRUIT.

Fruit prospects continue favorable in
all localities. Trees have lost their bios
SONS, and the young apples and peaches
have formed In plentiful numbers in most
districts although in some places many
varieties Of apples were light in bloom,
and consequently cannot be expected to
produce average yields Cherries and
plums promise large returns. Pears are
expected to yield well in the northern cen
tral districts, but in northern Delaware
the blossoms were less plentiful and the
set not altogether satisfactory. Ounces
are now dn full bloom in the interior coun-
ties. AS a rule. good fruit crops are look
ed for
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

Neva Harrison. who played Fen-Fan In
1.-TWO Little Migrants" when Miss Hol-
land went starring. has been re-engaged
by Manager Edward c. White for the
coming season. which will begin at the
Grand Opera House, Boston. on August
TO- Entire new scenery is being painted
for this engagement.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24
VOTE TO DATE.
ADJUSTMENTS.

Grand Opera House
One week, commencing Monday May 27.
Matinees daily. beginning Wednesday,
Columbia Comic Opera Company.
ARTISTS
Strong Cast, Powerful Chorus Pretty
Girls Magnificent Ersfumea
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

othy, though better than the clover, is
generally below an average condition.
Scarlet clover is now In bloom In some OF
the eastern countiss Ground is being
prepared for millet and Hungarian grass
in portions Of Cecil county Marked prog
ress was made during the week in pre-
pairing corn land and in planting the crop.
This item of farm work presents a very
irregular appearance owing 20 the fire.
quent interruptions Of labor during the
Spring, some fields being all planted In a
given locality. while other reports from
the same neighborhood show that much
remains to be done. In general the CROP
may be said to be three-fourths planted
The early corn Is up and looks well, and
but very little replanting has been neces-
sary. Cultivation has begun in some OF
the more advanced fields, although this
Is an exceptional pursuit.
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

Mildred Hollands genral press work for
the season Of 19o1-i9o2 will be in the hands
of Joseph Harrington Hail, the WE'LL
known dramatic critic OF the Buffalo
Courier
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

Big prices are offered and paid for new
and original plays these days. but the
supply does not begin to equal the de-
mand. Mildren Holland recently offered
a well-known playwright $4,000 for a play
suitable for her use. and he now has the
oher under consideration. Miss Holland
pecently obtained two manuscripts Of
plays, one OF which probably win be pro-
duced in Buffalo the latter part Of next
season
Evening journal., 1901-05-24

''The Power Behind the Throne" in
which Mildred Holland scored an em-
phatic success last season. win be re-
tained by this actress for the greater part
Of next season. The play is so dramati-
cally strong and so gorgeously mounted
and presented by an excellent supporting
company, that il Is a sure money maker
for seasons to come.