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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
INNES WILL PRESENT 1T.
Gold Cornet Is to Be Given by Him
in Person

The most popular cornetist in Kansas
will have the honor of receiving the cor
net that is offered by. Bandmaster lines,
at the hands of Mr.. Innes himself, when
he plays at the Auditorium here in Feb
ruary.
The voting contest to determine who
shall receive the cornet offered by Innes
is stirring up. no end of excitement in To-
cal band circles.
friend of one of the local candidates
has purchased 90 of the tickets put on sale
in advance to enable him to vote so ball
lots for his friend And it is the same
way with others It develops that the
large advance sale of tickets to the Mid
winter exposition is in measure due to
this cause.
The band men are all anxious about the
contest They are clamoring to be al
lowed to appoint judges whose duty it will
be to see that no underhand work is in
dulged in in the balloting for the cornet.
Arthur Kane will prepare set of rules
and regulations to govern the contest.
They will be announced later in the week.
Each visitor to the exposition who is ad-
mitted on a paid ticket will be given
blank ballot at the door. He may do with
it as he chooses; vote it, give it away or
throw it away. The voting will be at the
Innes booth The ballot box will be kept
locked and will be opened after the voting
each day and the result of the count made
known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
GLOBE SIGHTS
TFrom the Atchison Glob

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
Unless a man is cranky when he is
sick, 1t indicates that he is afraid of
his wife.
Dogs bark when there is nothing
going on Same complaint about peo-
pie talking.
1t is the average woman's opinion
that it is as sinful to change doctors as
1t is to change churches.
An Atchison man who is noted for
being spiritual picked out a wife
weighing two hundred pounds.
When the members of a football
eleven have a group picture taken, the
manager" always amuses us.
After a woman gets married and has
children, she is lucky if she gets time
to read any other than the doctor book
An Atchison woman is so good that
she refuses to let the people who live
in part of her house, buy milk on Sun
day.
When a child gets sick. and keeps it's
kin up at night, the father has a sus-
picion that the child got sick on pur-
pose.
In town less than 5000 people, 1t
will still be found that the proper thing
for dessert for a company tea is Float
ing island.
Every time story is circulated that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
BOB EVANS IN CHARGE.
Will Manage Naval Feature of Prince
Henry's Reception.

Washington. Jan. 16.-Rear Admiral
Robley d. Evans, who has been charged
with the preparation and execution of
the naval programme at the reception
of Prince Henry of Prussia, called upon
DR.. Won Holleben, the German ambassa-
dor, at the embassy today, and consult
ed him regarding the arrangements for
the naval welcome to be accorded the
distinguished visitors, Admiral Evans
will keep in close touch with the am
basSador and the embassy officials in
order that he may conform his own ar
rangements to those of the visiting par
ty, notice of the latter's plans being
conveyed from Berlin to the embassy
at Washington.
1t may be stated upon authority that
the Kron Prince Wilhelm will not de-
viate from her course and go first to
Hampton Roads as heretofore reported
but will bear Prince Henry directly to
New York, where the naval demonstra-
ton proper will take place. The fol-
lowing squadron has been assigned to
Rear Admiral Evans by the navy de-
partment to welcome the prince: Flag
ship, the battleship Illinois, protected
cruiser Olympia, San Francisco and the
cruiser Hartford.
While detailed arrangements for the
movements of this squadron have not
yet been made, Admiral Evans states
that the vessels probably will rendez-
vous to Tompkinsville and possibly
on her way up the Atlantic coast from
the West Indies and escort her to New
York harbor.
Admiral Evans will have with him
the same staff that was selected to ac-
company him to the Asiatic station.
Capt. George A. Converse, as comman-
der of the flagship Illinois, will be his
flag captain; Lieut.. Frederick L. Cha
pin, his flag lieutenant; Lieut. Thomas
Washington. flag secretary and several
other naval aides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
LFrom the Chicago News.l

EFrom the Chicago News.]
Poker keeps more men awake nights
than insomnia.
Nothing is so regular as the happen
ing of the unexpected.
True patriotism does not depend on
the size of ones country.
kissing is said to be responsible for
a good deal of heart trouble
Many a philosopher would be side
tracked If asked to define philosophy.
A man can take a day off occasional
ly, but his rent goes on just the same.
Taxpayers do not have to settle for
the pavements made Of good inten-
tiOnS.
Swords and pens are all right in their
way, but the pretty typewriter is more
killing.
After fortune knocks at a mans door
he may be able to prove an ahbi-but
what's the use?
A poor man who is a genius is dubbed
a jack OF all trades, while rich one
is noted for his versatility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
SOUND AS A DOLLAR

That is the result of a course
of treatment with SCOTS Emul-
sion. We have special refer
enCe to persons with weak
lungs and sensitive threats.
> SCOTS Emulsion does some
things better than others. This
is one of them. 1t has a pc
culiar action on the throat and
lungs which gives them
strengthand makes themtough-
That's how SCOTS Emulsion
drives out coughs, colds and
bronchitis. 1t keeps them out,
too.
Wen send you little to try, if you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl street, New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
CY LELANO'S BROTHER.
Made Register of Land Office at
Roswell, N. III.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The president has
decided to appoint Morgan o. Llewellyn
surveyor general of Mexico to succeed the
present incumbent, Mr.. Vance. Mr.. Lew
ellyn is the son of w. H H. Llewellyn
who was lieutenant colonel in the presi-
dents regiment. The son also served in
the Rough Riders. The president has also
decided to appoint H. D. Bowman receiver
of the general land office at Las Cruces:
Mr. Leland, brother of Cyrus Leland Of
Otero, distant relative of the governor
and the father-tn-law of Soloman Luna,
the national committeeman from New
Mexico, receiver at Santa Fe.
Howard Leland went to New Mexico for
his health in 1880 and six years later was
appointed register of the land office by
President Mckinley. He had the indorse-
ments of the governor and officers of the
territorial committee and he again had the
Endorsements this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
SWEARINGEN A CANDIDATE
Topeka Jeweler Contests For Most
Popular Oornetist.

F. w. Swearingen, the well known
popular cornetist in Kansas. at the
Midwinter exposition. Mr.. Swearin-
gems support will come largely from
lodge and church people, he having for
years played cornet solos free of charge
for their entertainments. He has issued
a neat, though modest card announcing
his candidacy, and his friends are MAX
ing an active campaign for him.
Mr.. Swearingen is one of the best
tripple-tongued cornet soloists in the
west, and will receive the hearty sup
port of many citizens out of Topeka, as
we'll as in the city. He is the cornet So
loist of MarshalPs band. also of Nor
gan's orchestra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
PLATT WILL ST AY.
Decides to Again Elect Himself to o
S. Senate.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator T.. C.
Platt announces his intention to stand
for reelection to the United States SEN
ate.
my friends, the enemy. have driven
me to this position said he in his
apartments at the Arlington.
The senator has just laid aside a clip
ping from a New York newspap per say
ing that he was "broken in health and
threatened momentarily with stroke
of paralysis"
do look like a man who had been
stricken with paralysis? ?" inquired Mr..
Platt.
Six months ago it was the senator's
intention to retire from the senate at
the end of his term. His mind was
fully made up, and the question of a
successor was freely talked about.
Events of the last few months, however,
have caused the senator to reverse his
plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
MRS. NATION VS.. BIXBY.
Joint Smasher to Debate With Ne
braska Poet.

Mrs Carrie Nation will debate with
E. Bixby, poet and paragEapher for the
Nebraska State Journal, at Lincoln,
Nebraska, in March
The question for the debate will be:
Resolved That the 'hatchetation' of
Carrie Nation has been of no benefit to
the cause of prohibition" 1t is needless
to say that Mr. Bixby will undertake
the negative of the question and that
Mrs. Nation will defend her position.
Mrs Nation will spend the month of
March touring Nebraska Her tour is
now being arranged by Mrs. Mas Mono
gan. secretary of the Prohibition party
in Nebraska
The month of June for Mrs. Nation
win be spent at Colorado Springs. She
is under contract with the Chamber of
Commerce of that city to lecture daily
in a hall provided for her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
THOMPSON is FINED.
1t Cost Him $19 to Ignore County
Attorneys Summons.

Mike Thompson was arrested by Mar
shall Stonestreet of the city court this
morning. and it cost him SO net.
Thompson was subpoenaed November
ton" presided over by County Attorney
Nichols, and testify to violations of the
state liquor law of which he was cog
infant The witness ignored the order,
and was arrested. His attorney secured
a writ of habeas corpus to stay judg-
ment pending the decision of the district
court as to the validity of the law.
Judge Hazen's decision, which was
handed down last Monday, left Thomp-
son out in the cold, and his rearrest fol-
lowed. He was brought before the city
court and fined SO and costs. amount
ing to $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

lFrom the New York Press.1
Some men don't mind being insulted
if it doesn't cost them anything.
A man can't gain years after so as
fast as a woman can lose them.
The way to get the reputation of be-
ing a thinker is to keep your mouth
shut.
No woman is ever complete failure;
it takes a man to be complete in any
thing he does
The size of a woman's shoe depends
on whether she is wearing it for an
afternoon walk or to sit in a chair and
show off her feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Regardless of the recent tunnel acci-
dent which caused great loss of life.
work has been commenced on another
subway. The Pennsylvania railroad
yesterday began the construction Of
tunnel which is to connect Long Island
with Jersey City. passing under two
rivers and Manhattan island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Will our Democratic CONTEMPORARIES
who INDUCED themselves in sneering
illusions to the delays in the trials of
Medley and Rathbone and in hints that
the administration dared not push the
prosecutions, now make note that the
trials are progressing Paul Dis
patch.
1t Is not recalled that any such
charges have been made concerning the
present administration They were
uttered against the previous one, which
was responsible for the appointment of
those men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
a Good Cough Medicine.

CFrom the Gazette. Toowoomba Australia.
find Char berlain's Cough Remedy is
an excellent medicine. 1 have been suffer
ing from a severe cold for the last two
months and it has effected cure.
have great pleasure in recommending it,
w. c. Wockner. This is the opinion of
one of our oldest and most respected res
idents, and has been voluntarily given in
good faith that others may try the rem
edy and he benefited, was Mr.. Wock-
ner. This yemedy is sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
DROPPED INTO RIVER.
Bridge Goes Down With Cars,
Team and WOrkmen.

indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 1s.-This after
noon the center span of the West Wash
ington street bridge crossing White
river gave Way with the weight of a
work train consisting of two trolley cars
and four teams. Twelve workmen were
precipitated into the river, but all were
rescued alive. Four were injured. Two
horses were drowned and two had to
be killed on account of their injuries.
The fire department and ambulance
corps were called and aided in the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
Speech Meets chilly Reception.

Paris, Jan. 16.-Paul Deschanel, in re-
Stunning the presidency of the chamber
of deputies today after his reelection
of Tuesday last, spoke of the great
amount of labor, talent and science ex-
pended in the service of the country by
the members of the chamber. He said
France would draw more profit there
FROM If the chamber imposed on itself
stricter discipline and improved its
method of work. The speech met with
a very chilly reception on the part OF
the radicals and socialists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Washington Post: In the eye Of the
law Sampson was constructively pres
ent at the battle of Santiago and got
none OF the hard knocks and all Of the
prize money In the eye of the fact
Schley was destructively present and
got all the hard knocks and none OF
the prize money. Moral: The law
should consult a competent eculist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Chicago has Just won a victory over
the gas company which sought to enjotn
the city from fixing rates. Judge Gross
cup, of the United States court, held
that the city had right to name the
price and denied the injunction. What's
the matter with Topeka?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Cork Jan. 16--The municipal elections
here have resulted in the defeat of Eu
gene Cream (member of parliament for
the southeast division of Cork, ex-
Mayor Roche and other nominees of the
United Irish Lea que. This is attributed
to a speech made by Mr.. Cream during
the campaign, in which he declared that
if King Edward came to Cork for the
purpose of opening the International
exhibition, he would be hooted through
the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
Worlds Fair People See Roosevelt

Washington, Jan. 16.-Ex-Governor
David r. Francis, of Missouri, and
Adolphus Busch, of st. Louis, who are
here on business connected with the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, saw the
president today to consult with him
about the detail of army officers to the
exposition and the dispatch of agents
of the exposition abroad. They also
visited the heads of the various depart
ments in connection with the govern
ment's exhibit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure 1t is a
great surprise account of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in blad-
der. kidneys apd back, in male or female.
Relieves retention of water almost imme-
diately If you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by George w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

It is said that the ex-state treasurer
of Nebraska, who has just been turned
out of prison by the governor, is now
engaged In paying back to the state
in installments the money he stole from
it How would it do to try this plan
on Capt Oberlin NJ. Carter?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

The total capitalization Of the com
panies incorporated in New Jersey last
year was $4.775. S92. 600, and the state
received in fees thereon s6s7, 42S. or
nearly enough to maintain its state
government without resorting to taxa
ffoT1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

At the sugar tariff hearing before the
house ways and means committee every
party in interest appears to be repre-
scented except the consumer II seems
strange that congress never deems it
necessary to consult the people who
really do the paying, in these matters
But they always have an opportunity
for a hearing when election day comes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
Won Walderaee is COMING.

New York, Jan. 16.-The Stats
Zeitung today prints a special dispatch
from Berlin which states that Count
Won Waldersee and his wife will visit
America in April The dispatch says
that the trip is made for the field mar
shaPs health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

New Haven Journal: We are doing
what we can in our humble way TO
civilize and Christianize the world. A
Boston steamship has just sailed for
Africa with enough rum on board to
intoxicate !, zoo. 900 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

1t will be noted that King Edward has
timed the coronation ceremonies so as
to connect with the annual rush OF
American tourists. The king seems to
have an eye to business in connection
with donning the crown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Kansas city is to have new union
railroad station. What's the matter
with Topeka? The longer the matter Is
postponed the more money 1t will cost
to secure a suitable location, right-of-
way for tracks, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to
attend to business during the day or
sleep during the night. Itching piles
horrible plague. Doan's Ointment cures.
Never fails At any drug store. so Gets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Spring will soon be here; then perhaps
we shall have a new fashion In tn'
rumors concerning Miss Stone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Mr.. Schwab could show the Monte
Carlo people a game worth two OF theirs
II he felt disposed to do so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

A complexion of satin texture, clear
ness and beauty follows use of Satin
Skin Cream and Powder. 25c. at New
Model.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Secretary Long seems determined 20
remain in the cabinet until something
falls on him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16

Another pair of the younger Booths
have forsaken the Salvation Army.
They have Joined Dowie. The Elijah
business did 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-16
City Ticket Office

Union PACING R. r.. 525 Kansas ave.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01

plants tusk was decaying at the root
Cocaine was injected and other medi-
cines applied to ease the pain, but the
big fellow seemed to suffer more each
day. So it was decided to pull the tusk.
But how to do IL was another thing
The surgeon, with. his assistant. how
ever, decided on a plan. l was invited
by the agent to witness the opera
ton.
The big elephant was led into the
middle of the menagerie, where STATES
had been driven. He was then chaiaed
70 the stakes and pulled back on mis-
launches. His big trunk was STRAPPED
up over his back Animal keepers were
stationed all around armed with hooks
10 tight him II he became mad Turing
the operation. The doctors then be-
gan work. Almost "A water buQket fun
OF cocaine was injected into ne gum
and side OF the head. The dgtor. be-
ing satisfied that the big follow was
dopy, took an augur and bofd a hole
through the tusk near the gum. This
took a long time. but eVerf now and
then more dope would be injected. Az
ter the hole was bored Trough the
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
LAWS OF ABRAHAM's TIME.
Reported Find by French Explorers
in the orient.

Reported Find by French Explorers
in the orient.
Paris cablegram to the New York
World:
Prof. Morgan, archaeologist, has sue
ceeded in deciphering the laws of King
Kammouradi of Babylonia, a contem-
porary of Abraham. The law books,
written on clay, were discovered by a
French exploration party digging up
the ancient city of Susa, and form the
principal attraction of the archaeology
cal exhibition at the Grand Palais,
opened May /.
The parts of the code deciphered by
the professor deal with criminal. civil
and commercial law. Here are extracts
from the fundamental laws of the an
cient Babylonian kingdom:
THE man who robs a house afire
shall be thrown into the fire"
THE burglar discovered in the act
has forfeited his life if he carries
weapons on his body. He shall be bur-
led on the spot where he entered the
house,
He who destroys fruit tree shall
be fined 10 pieces of silver"
HE who drives another mans OK to
death shall give OK for OK"
HE who injuries an animal shall be
fined half the worth of the animal"
"a woman inheriting house, field OF
orchard from her husband must not be
molested in her possessions, which she
shall be free to leave to her favorite
son. Her husbands children shall not
be entitled to fight the testament"
HE who enters into contract with
out witnesses or without any instru-
ment in writing shall not be allowed tc
carry his case before the courts"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01

following year. The terms will be 81
a month. or S2S for the year, if paid in
advance at the beginning of the term,
and $50 if made in semi-annual pay
ments.
All applicants for the training class
and those who desire any information
in regard to the kindergartens are re-
quested to apply to Miss Ophelia d.
Pritchard, 223 Henry street, east. All
the graduates of the training school
this year have already received posi-
tions for next year. The number of
those who can be admitted to the class
is limited. and it is desirable that those
who wish to enter should make their
application as early as possible.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
Pulling an EeIephant's Tooth.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune.
Il think the most novel thing l ever
saw was the pulling of an elephants
tusk." said a travelling man at the
Honing Hotel to reporter.
1T was three years ago this summer.
while l was in the City of Mexico.
Everybody that has ever been to Mex
leo has heard Of the Orrin Bros cir
Gus. 1t has the same reputation in
that country as Barnum has in this
One Of their attractions was a big ele-
plant that was known by every man.
woman and child in the city. as IL had
been with the show for over twenty
years and had carried most OF the peo-
pie on his back. He was gentle and
was as big a favorite as old Jumbo.
lone day one OF the animal men re-
ported 20 the Orrins that the big eie-
plant was acting strangely. A sur
geon was sent for, but he could not
discover what WIS wrong. The keeper
the next day reported that the animal
would not eat. The surgeon was sent
for again, and be found that the ele-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01

Hall, ITO President street, west.
there will be meetings at II a. m. and
S:15 p. m; Junior meeting at p. m
Adjt. c. r. Boyd, from Cleveland, o.,
will lead all meetings. At p. m. the
adjutant will speak of the Salvation
Army work among the children. The
public welcome to all these meetings.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01

At the First African Baptist Church
the services will be: Early morning
prayer meeting; sunday-school at 10 a.
mr., preaching at Il. Subject: THE
Blessed State of the Righteous Cow
enant meeting and communion at ) p.
m, and service at p. m, when Dr.
Carr will preach a special sermon TO
the E. X. Love Benevolent Association.
ThesB. Y. 2. U. will meet at 5: 80 p. m.