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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
REUNION AT EMPORIA.
Surviving Members of the Famous
Eleventh Have a BANQUET.

Emporia. Dec S.-The surviving mem
bers of the companies c and e of the
famous Eleventh Kansas regiment held
their reunion and banquet Saturday
Forty years ago, December Z, 1862 was
fought the battle of Prairie Grove, Ia
nous in the history of Kansas for one
of the hardest fights of her soldiers
Companies c and E of the Eleventh did
their part in that memorable fight, and
this reunion of the survivors is a COM
memoration of that time.
The men who composed that regi-
ment. commanded by the gallant Col
Preston B. Plumb, have now grown old
and grey-headed. and each year sees
fewer of their number at the reunion.
But the spirit of the old times when they
were young still remains. and they find
pleasure in reviewing again the mem
cries of those days.
TO the number of about forty they
partook of a sumotuous dinner at the
Hotel Whitley. Their members are
scattered over many states. but as
many as can possibly be here are in at
tendance. One member Julius Wheeler,
came from Carthage Mo.
Officers for the coming year were
elected. ]. A. Newlin was elected pres
ident; J. H Thomas, vice president, and
F. W. Hirth, secretary and treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
The Amateur PHILOSOPHER.

To them that hath shall be lent, in
order that we may borrow from them
when we give party
A woman hates nobody so much as TIE
other woman who has a hat like hers
When their friends approve the match
on the grounds that 1T would be a pity
to spoil two houses the society report
ers get around it by saying that the
congeniality of their tastes makes this
union particularly suitable
A Topeka bachelor who has been try
ing for two years to decide between two
girls, has made up his mind now that
a Chicago man has put Taken cara
on one of them. that she was the one
In every town there is a woman of
whom it is said that whatever she Joins
breaks uD in a row
The attention Of those people who are
always claiming that men are scarce is
called to the case of a Topeka eirl ,vbo
had twenty-one callers Sunday after
noon ct one time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss Celeste Nellis of Chicago, is ex-
pected the last of the week to spend the
holidays with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Dewitt c. Nellis.
Mrs L. c. Boyle. of Kansas City, who
was Mrs Charles Blood Smiths guest.
went home Saturday.
Mr. Will Curtis, of Kansas City, spent
Sunday with his sister Mrs Ralph Val
entine.
Mr.. Walker Cain, of Purdue universe
ty, De PAW, Indiana. is the guest of
his aunt. Mrs. c. w. Kouns. for few
days He will go to his home IN Tyler.
Texas, for Christmas. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kouns and family will also spend
Christmas in Tyler.
Dr. and Mrs. J. N. West and Miss
Bessie West spent Sunday in Law
renee.
Mrs L. NJ Crawford will go to Kan
sas City Tuesday for few days.
Mrs. W. F. Parker has returned from
eight months in the Ozark mountains.
Mrs. ]. H. Reeder of Hays City, is the
guest of Mrs. D. H Forbes. Mrs. D. c.
Nellis and other Topeka friends.
Miss Hazel Fassler and Miss Helen
Smith of the University of Kansas. were
up from Lawrence to spend Sunday at
home.
Mrs H. B. PEARS and her daughter
Marian of Lawrence, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Herbert L. Armstrong.
Miss Nell Wilhelmine. Miss Vera Hull
and Miss Darlene Doubleday of the I'm
iversity of Kansas, spent Sunday with
Miss Maud Bates at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H Bates.
Miss Pearl Gable, of Van Vert, Ohio.
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Moffett.
The Womans club will hold its regular
monthly meeting with Mrs. c. E. Pur-
Vance Ill Sixth avenue east, Tuesday
afternoon, at O'Clock.
Miss Marlett and Miss Kittie Marlett
entertained at a towel shower for Miss
Maud Wilson Saturday.
At the election of officers of the Golden
Rule club for the coming year Mrs..J. S
Warner was elected president; Mrs. H
L. Lincoln, vice president; Mrs. T. F.
Kelly, secretary: Mrs. D. A. BlooG,
treasurer; Mrs. o. H. Danner and Mrs
w. E. Clark. delegates to the city fed
Grafton, and Mrs A. G. Carruth and
Mrs. ]. c. Holland. alternates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Died on His Own poorstep.

London, Dec. Starry McCalmont.
the well known sportsman and con-
servative member of parliament for
Newmarket dropped dead today as he
was leaving his house here. He was APP
parently in his usual health as he pass
ed out of the door but before he reach
ed the sidewalk he fell and died almost
instantly. supposedly of heart disease
He was the owner of IsinglaSs. the
horse which won the derby in 1928 and
he owned the steam yacht Giraldai
which was bought by the Spanish gov
eminent at the time of the war between
the United States and Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

when the state house war was in pro-
gress and expenses made no difference
The number of senators in the last ses-
sion was 40 and the number of senate en-
pIoyes on the pay roll was 12s- This gave
three employees to each senator. There
were 125 representatives in the house and
ia employees, a little over one and a half
employees to each representative or half
the number of hired hands that the
senators employed. The senators, accord
ing to this must have had a valet, a
private secretary and a stenographer
apiece. Some of the senators really need
ed four persons to look after them and a
chaperon should have been added to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
A New Spanish Ca hinet.

Madrid Dec. skiing Alfonso today
cFareed Silvela to form conserve tiv.,
cahinet to succeed the Saeasta pinietrv
JficE re~i@ned on Wednes5av The
co~tes viii be dissolved. the king having
o~rsented to issue a decree to That effect
before Christmas. Serar Siivela is
hrsilv comforting with his sunDorters.
The rortfolio Of war has been Offered t.
Tnrcra' Linares. who was wounded AT
+ra bottle If Santia 20 and who was min
lister of war in 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
MORGAN'S GOOD GOLF SCORE
Made Two Rounds on Topeka Links
in So

The Topeka Golf club has adopted the
plan of posting on the club house door
each week the best score made on the
course that week. The best score for
the week ending December s was made
by II. S. Morgan. His score for one
round Is Al; for two rounds IS; out Al
In 10 The record Of the course for ona
round IS 40: and it has been made in
this by H. S. Armstrong and s g Rron-
SON The record of the course for two
rounds is 81 and is held by Mr. Bron-
son. His score is: Out 40, in a The
cups on the putting greens are to be re-
moved to the adjacent turf. This will
allow playing when the dirt greens
would be too wet to use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
PURDON'S NEW PLACE.
Former Santa Fe Man Is Consulting
Engineer of Frisco.

c. D, Purdon. who for several years
was assistant chief engineer for the
Santa Fe, and whose position was
abolished when he went to ST. Louis to
accept a position with the Frisco, has
been appointed consulting engineer of
the Missouri & Southeastern Construc~
ton company, with office at st. Louis
This is the St Louis. Memphis & South
eastern line of the Frisco. The circular
is signed by c. F. Dewey, superintend-
ent of construction. and is approved by
c. II. I3eggs president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
First Newsbov Is Dead.

New York. Dec. 8.-Henry L. Catchitt
who as lad, was the first newsbox IN
New York to cry his paper aloud, has
just died at his home in Brooklyn, a
rich man. He was born on the east side
and sold newspapers in the streets when
the site of Cooper Union was a corn
field. Acting on an inspiration one day
he took UP his stand in Park Row and
began calling out the names of his pa
pers and an inlzIing of their contents to
passers by. The present "extra" yell of
the newsboy dates from that time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Big Lobby from New Mexico.

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Dec. s.-The
chairmen of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties of this territory will an
point a large and influential non-partis-
an delegation to visit Washington 10
work for the passage of the omnibus
statehood bill. Mass meetings will be
held during the week in all the leading
towns of the territory to advocate the
course of statehood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Cheyenne Opera House Burns.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Dec. 8.-The Chey-
enne opera house owned by James NJ
Carey, and valued at $4,000. was burn
ed this morning. The Wyoming Tri-
bune Publishing company, which occu-
pied the basement of the building, suf-
fered loss of SIS. 900. Adjoining pro-
perty was damaged and the total loss is
estimated at $4,000. which is covered by
insurance. The origin of the fire is I'M
known. About two score people were
sleeping in the building when the fire
was discovered at 4:45 O'Clock. but all
got out safely.
For scissors and shears go to Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Dillon in Bed Again.

New York, Dec. S.-John Dillon, one of
the leaders of the Irish Nationalist par
ty. is at the Hoffman House with his
wife. who arrived on the Umbria from
Europe. Mr.. Dillon, who has been i'll in
Chicago and who had just arrived here,
was affected materially by his trip and
was obliged to take to his bed at the
hotel and deny himself to all callers.
While his condition is not considered
serious, Mrs. Dillon said that he was too
i'll to see ANYBODY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Gage Post officers.

At a regular Post meeting held Decern-
Der ;. 1902, at Post hall the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
Post commander. A. NJ DeBow; senior
vice. Levi Harmon; junior vice. James
Sears; quartermaster, J. o. Brintenall;
chaplain George w. Shay; surgeon, Jas.
Lord; officer of the day. l. S. Elder; Off
Ger of the guard. H c. Goodwin. Trus-
tees. VIM. Swain. A. T. Hughes and T.
Y. Robbins. Delegate. Levi Harmon; al
ternatc. VIM. Swain.
W c. CRAWFORD. Agt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Copenhagen. Dec. s.-The wfdesnreo q
suffering here resulting from industrial
stagnation and commercial depression
has been intensified by the unusual
severity of the winter which set in a
month earlier than usual. PlIildine, On
erations had largely to be abandoned
thus increasing the number of unen
ployed to an extent SURPRISING most Of
the records and seriously taxing the re-
sources Of the charity organizations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
BIG BOWLERS HERE.
AII-American Team viii Meet
Local Cracks Tonight.

The All-American bowling trio arrived in
Topeka this morning from Wichita and
will bowl against the local king pins this
afternoon and tonight on the Elite al
legs.
The team consists of A. Setback captain.
who halls from Dayton, O.; Phil WOLF of
New York. Ernest Peterson of Chicago
and John ]. VOORHEES, of Brooklyn. Samuel
Krapf is the organizer and manager of
the team From the four players Il team
of three men is picked for each days play
VOORHEES, and Wolf the stars. and, like
grand opera singers. they take turn about.
This is VOORHEES, day off and The playing
in Topeka will be done by Wolf. Peterson
and Setback. r.- -s~
The Topeka players who will meet the
professionals tonight are Harry Wolf, Da-
vid Gossett and ]. B. Kirkpatrick
This afternoon the stars are bowling
against local bowlers.
The Topeka bcwlers will have chance
at the diamond medal, which goes to the
team making the highest score against che
A1l-Americans and also the j. Smelser
medal to the players in Kansas, Oklahoma
and Missouri making the highest total.
The record of the All-American trio from
Oa+ 70 hpT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Zeigler to Race Again.

San lose. Cal. Dec. Soto Zeigler.
a former champion cyclist has decided
to return to the track. and has signed
4 contract to race in France and Ger
many next year. He will be in the en-
ploy of a French syndicate. Zeigler will
team mates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Prince Breaka DOLLAR Bono.

Ploen, Prussia. Dec. 8.-Prince Oscar.
Emperor Williams fifth son. has sus-
tanned a slight fracture Of the collar
bone through falling from horse. The
injury will not interfere with his studies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Low sleeping Car Rates.

To St Paul and Minneapolis. The Chi
cago Great Western railway has three
tourist sleeping cars per week to ST.
Paul and Minneapolis. Rate for double
berth only $3.50. For particulars in
quire of any Chicago Great Western
agent. or ]. p. Elmer. G. p. A., Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
MAY YOHE is BACK.
She and Putnam Bradlee Strong Ar
rive in New York from Honeymoon.

New York. Dec. S.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived on the steamer
Umbria from Liverpool and Queenstown
were Mr.. and Yrs. Putnam Bra dice
Strong. Strong refused to say anything
about his past or future movements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Grand total pins, All-Americans, 14s, 2SS;
opponents, 129. $50. Series played, So; series
won AIl-American, SO; lost, 0. Games
PLAYED. 265; games won. 229: games lost. 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Topeka council. knights of Columbus
will elect officers this evening for 1903.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
For weather strip go to Forbes
rae GoIden State Lirnite

Leaves Topeka every evening at 500,
arriving Chicago 1920 a. m, New York
1:3O second afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
COST OFLEGISLATURES
That of 1898 Holds the Palm as Most
g Expensive.

State Auditor Cole has embodied in his
forthcoming report a table showing the
expenses of the last IA sessions of the leg
islature.
The expenses per diem, for mileage,
members and emp1oyes are as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For fine cutlery go to Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For scissors and shears go to Forbes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Mrs. Wilder Metcalf of Lawrence has
Issued invitations for a luncheon Friday,
December IL, in compliment to Mrs.
William Eugene Stanley and Miss Stan
ley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For scissors and shears go I'd Forbes'.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Mr. and Mrs George O. wilmarth
gave a family dinned party Sunday in
compliment to Mrs. Charles Wilmarth
of Sacramento, Cal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Senator Hanna IL SO much better
that he has promised to resume his
Ohio campaign tour. beginning with
speech ut Xenia. 1t is not likely. how
ever, that the Illinois managers will
be able to secure him for speech in
this State.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

IL unOpposed. Mr.. Mahony is a Chi.
cagO man, born and bred. He repre-
sents district Of which he Is native
and a constituency which knows and
has the utmost confidence In him. His
reputation as faithful and able rep
rescntative Of the people Is established
and his reelection will mean vote
for sound, safe and Mt the same time
progressive government for the nation.
~6A
Hon. Henry Sherman Boutell, Re-
publican candidate for reelection In
the Ninth Congressional District, will
score another triumph on the North
Side on election day. Mr.. Boutell is
one Of the ablest men ever sent to Con.
gress from Cook County and from the
State Of Illinois.
A loyal party man in matters concern
Ing party views and tenets, he is yet a
statesman Of such broad and liberal
views that he can always, when occa.
sion demands place the welfare Of the
whole people above mere party consid.
erations. He Ia q powerful debater
and a brilliant orator, and Ia every
way credit to the people Of Chicago
and Cook County as a member Of tho
National Legislature.
Hon. william w. Wilson, In the
Third District, ana Hon. Philip Knopf,
In the Seventh, are confident of sue
cess. Both are men Of ability and stand
Ing and deserve the success which un.
doubtetlly awaits them.
~9A
Hon. Christopher Manner will un-
doubtedly be reelected to the office of
Clerk Of the Supreme Court. He is a
man Of unquestioned ability. of great
experience In public affairs, and has,
moreover. attended ably ana well to
the duties Of the office. to which he
seeks election.
Louis J. Behan Is one OF the bright.
est young lawyers In Chicago. He
would make strong candidate for
City Attorney next spring.
Mr.. +. G. Haley, the able and expe-
nenced attorney of the Drainage Boartl.
Is one of the men now most prominent.
~ discussed for the United States Sen.
atorship should the Democrats carry
the next Legislature.
George Mills Rogers Is one of the
lawyers of which the Chicago bar IL
justly proud.
Mr.. A. G. Clark, the Republican can.
didate for the Senate In the Thirteenth
Senatorial District, will be elected by n
splendid plurality.
%eA
Mr.. Martin DeLany, the well.known
and capable Democratic lawyer. ia
making a splendid race for the Senate
In the Thlrty.first District.
Hon. Miles j. Devine was one of Chi.
,ago's most capable City Attorneys.
He would make splendid States At.
.orney.
%eA
Vote for George w. Dixon, the Re-
candidate for the Senate in
he First Senatorial District. Demo.
rats and Republicans alike would be
IGNORED by being represented by such
man.
~SA
Hon. Philip Knopf's election to Con-
'ress Is conceded. Mr.. Knopf will
make a decided acquisition to the Cook
,ounty delegation to Washington.
~a
Hon. Benjamin Mitchell, the regular
Democratic nominee for the Legisla-
ure in the Twenty-frst District Is put
ing up good fight there, and his
riends are now feeling confident of
lis election.
~a
Hon. William Hale Thompson will
make a tirst-class member of the Coun-
Board. This will be but n prelimi-
ary canter to sweeping campaign
or the MayOralty nomination on tho
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Hon. Benjamin Mitchell, the regular
Democratic nominee for the Legisla-
ture in the Twenty-frst District, Is put
ting up good fight there, and his
friends are now feeling confident of
his election.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Hon. George p. Foster. the present
able Congressman from the Fourth Dis.
trlct. will be reelected this fall with.
out opposition. His return to the Ma.
tiOnal House of Representatives will
be In the interests Of the whole people
Of this nation at time when sound
judgment and integrity were never
more necessary In the cause Of good
government.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Hon. Henry C. Beitler's election to
the Legislature In the Thirty-first Dis.
trlct Is now looked upon as n Ger.
tainty. Mr.. Better made first-class
record in the Legislature In the past,
and he has made great campaign for
reelection up to date. His friends. also.
are hustling for him right, left and
center.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18
6eA

Hon William +. Mahony has an
excellent record as a member OF Con-
gress. He Is seeking reelection, and
his success Is assured inasmuch az he
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Hon. William Hale Thompson will
make first-class member of the Coun-
ty Board. This will be but prelimi-
nary canter to a sweeping campaign
for the MayOralty nomination on the
Republican ticket next spring.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18
~

Here Is just where the gravity OF the
situation and the tremendous Import
ance Of the coming Congressional cleo
tlOn comes in.
II demonstrates beyond question that
never In the history OF the country
We're the people called upon 10 exercise
care. conservatism and the exercise Of
the highest qualities Of conservatism
and patriotism in the selection of the
members Of the National Legislature.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

While the Eagle does not deny the
truth OF the statement that conditions
now prevailing and developing 90 to
show the necessity Of amendatory leg
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Hon. Simeon =. ShOpe would make a
strong candidate for Mayor next
spring. He is Democrat, a lawyer
and splendid citizen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-18

Citizens, irrespective Of party, who
are desirous of seeing the affairs OF
Cook County handled wisely, well and
honestly, should vote for Joseph Grein,
Democratic candidate for the office of
County Commissioner He would
make one of the best County Commits.
sloners ever elected In Cook County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
KILLING
DEATH ENDS NEGRO FEsTIvl-
 TIES IN SUBURB.
Participants ouarreled About a Wo- man and One of Them Drew Pistol and Shot the Other
 to Death.

Death wound up the negro festiVlties at Cloverdale yesterday: .,.on
 Along towards o'clock. after nuHioer of minor aitercations, two negroes pecaLiS : involved in a row over "a "oii"n ""N oaths were freely exchanged.
 The combatants were separated py ps atanders. however, as soon as the oatns developed into blows, and peace was ap- parently restored. .,. .,,o ,,,orra, was renewed, and one of the hekroeS drew his pistol, and ffred at tnS oenI. ,i '. : Then before any one could interiere' ne turned and fled. .o, fst's back. and caused the victim, John I,usen. to collapse and fall.
 The ball struck Lusen just below tne heart. penetrating one of the maln arte- rios leading therefrom.
 IIusen was immediately put into mack and carried to his home A physician was summoned.
 He probed for the ball, but straightway saw that one of the main arteries leading downward from the heart had been sev- cred and that the negro could i've only a few minutes and so informed his rela- lives. Lusen died about ten minutes ah- rewards.
 derer. but neither the negro could be found nor his name ascertained. He IS described as being low and appearing to he about 16 or IT years old. He had on a white shirt with blue stripes running through it, hut the stripes were faded and he did not wear coat.
 The police officers have several clues, and 1t is thought that they will have the murderer in charge by morning