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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
MUNICIPAL BATHS.
[From the Engineerlng News.l

rFrorn the Engineering News
Within the past few years number
of municipalities IN this country have
established all-the-year-round munich
pal bath houses, while others have adj
ded to the number of open bathing or
swimming places, which for some years
past, have been maintained during the
summer months. Information collected
shows that IS cities and towns with
5000 population ana upward, by the
either a11-the-year or summer pubic
baths These places are as follows:
Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham,
Holyoxe, Newburyport. Quincy, Spring
Providence, r. T.; Hartford, Conn; Al
bany. Buffalo, New York, Rochester.
Syracuse, Troy, Utica, n. Y; Hoboken.
Newark, n. J.; Homestead, Phila-
delphia. Pa: Wilmington, Del; Bait
more, Nd; Greenwood, S. c.; Newman
Savannah, Ga; Cleveland. Ohio; Mus
kegon, Mich; Chicago. Ill; Milwaukee,
Wis. Des Moines, Iowa; CroOkston, St
Paul Mimi: San Jose, Cal.
The IS places in question are distribut-
ed over Is states, but Massachusetts
has 10 and New York seven of these
cities and towns Many Of the other
states are represented by one munich
Dality only. Outside of the states Of
the public baths are open only IN sum
mer, and this is true Of some of the
places in Massachusetts. IT Is known
that Newark, Chicago and st. Paul have
all-tlle-year bath houses.
IL 1885 the legislature Of New York
passed an act which permits any mu-
inequalities of that state to esta blish
all-the-year baths and makes it COM
pulsory for cities of $1,000 inhabitants
ana over to do so.
Municipal baths, often combined with
public wash houses or laundries, are be-
coming more and more common in Eng
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

religion contains the idea of the equality
of an men, but as the religion ages those
to whom inequality would be advan
tageous endeavor to conceal this essen
tial fact and distoFt the teaching it
self
After a flying historical summary OF
the degeneration Of many religions the
author says that men are today without
faith The material successes of our
time are brilliant. unprecedented, colos-
sal But most Of them have been gain
ed by the ruin of human lives. Faith
ing human labor for selfish advantages
in business and conquests in war. Lux
ury is gained by nothing but the en-
slavement Of man. The increase Of lux
ury drags with it increase Of slavery
because only hungry, cold, want-driven
themselves but necessary for the an1use-
ment of their rulers. Science and in
deed philosophers interest themselves IN
and subserve wealth and luxury. The
masses are hypnotized by the continual
strenuous influence OF teachings which
deny the equality Of all men, These
teachings begin in the most impress
sionabIe ages Of the human being. From
such hypnotic effects few save the
stronger react Those who have escap-
ed naturally regard all religion as an
obstacle to humanity's progress. But IN
fact ia true religion is mans sWlftesf
and best progress.
The three foregoing paragraphs show
the gist Of the contents of the book
Like all great minds Tolstoi is per
fectly simple and direct, and the plain
ness and naivete and childlkeness
quality not infreQuent with great
In short, the book is plea for the
universal reign Of the Golden Rule--Do
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
49, NV NovE1.
@Bylow Hill" Reminds the Reader Of
James Lane Allen.


George w. Cables new novel, 'Bylow
HIM. has just been published in attrae-
tive book form by Charles Scribners
Sons
A well known reviewer says of the
book.
'.RyIow HIP in its presentation and
treatment, recalls some of the works
Of James Lane Al1en-thOugh Mr.. Allen
has never cultivated the strain of nerv-
Gus intensity here exhibited by Mr.. Ca
BILE. But in the handling of a small de-
fached group-a group detached not
only from the life of the great world
but even from the life of its own little
fown-and in a sort Of generalization of
the milieu such as approaches actual
idealiZatiOn and surely serves all its
purposes, the two men find much in the
way Of common ground.
The story is essentially one of jeal-
Ousy-a study of the ravages made by
this passion in the breast of a young
clergyman. He has taken advantage of
a trivial misunderstanding between his
friend and that friends hancee to step
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
AMONG The BOOKS
New Book by Count LyOf
TOlstOi.
g What is Religion and Other
Articles " is Published.
MAY BE LAST WORDS.
Evident That the Gifted Re-
former So Considers Them.
Nine Essays Are Included in the
Book.
MAY BE LAST WORDS.

what is Religion" and other new Artii-
cles and Letters by Lyof n Iolstel'
translated by Y. Tchertks0H ana A. =
g0olstoi, "the old man eloquent % has
spoken again, and when we recall his
age, and his late illness and depleted
strength, we may consider these among
his last. If not his very last words. That
he thinks they may be his last is evil
dent again and again in these pages,
for instance where in his reply to the
synod's edict OF communication, he
says, Il have to live alsne, and have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

land. and the signs Of the times are
that they viii rapidly gain popular IA
Tor in this country The laundry fea-
ture will naturally gain ground much
more slowly than the baths. Thus far
il has not been introduced in the United
States further than to make provision
Tor washing the personal clothing of the
bathers. Drying closets are also pro-
Vlded, SO an unfortunate man with no
change of clothing may be insured OF
clean underclothes to put on after his
bath.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
FROM Sol sMITH RUSSELL.
Omaha Man Now Treasures an Auto
graph Letter Of Thanks.
lion the Omaha World-HeraId.l

From the Omaha WoFld-HeraId.l
An autograph letter from Sol Smith Rus
sell is one Of the treasurers Of Harry P.
Van Arsdale of this city It was received
playing in Boyd's in THE Hon. Mr.. Grigs-
py. And IN this is part of an incident
Iure OF the man who needed no stage mask
n 6eacefui valley, A Poor Relation, -
or remarkable popularity.
During the engagement Of 1893 Mr. Van
Afsdale was impressed with the person
atty Of the great actor and IN the heat
OF his enthusiasm after the performance
ne wrote a few verses which are printed
below. A friend who saw them remarked
Mr. Russell ought to have those lines.
re re Tln appreciate rec. them, am sure just
1esye [nen Tor MIN over at the theater-"
Mr. Van Arsdale adopted the suggestion
ana inelosed them in an envelope to be
next day he received a very nice little
note from the actor and it is this note
when IS hled away among Mr.. Van Ars-
Here are the verses:
Last night sat expectant. Sol,
And waited for the curtains rise:
l oft had seen you in the play,
But ever in another's eyes
ana 50 went to see You. Sol
But only deemed that it would be
The same as oft saw before.
But when the curtain rose I saw
You enter in your easy way,
And I was back in Illinois,
I fancied in the old court room
I heard your words Of wisdom fall.
And then saw you midst tie poor.
Your gracious hand outstretched to all.
I saw you shield the innocent.
And longed TO grasp your honored hand.
And when you made the guilty cringe
/ only wished ] had command
OF fortunes Golfers, I would heap
A wealth of worldly store on you
That you might share it with the poor,
As well know that you would do.
The smile OF love and sympathy
Seemed to illuminate the place;
I fancied it was like the one
That beamed on IAncoln's homely face;
Your voice that filed that peopled house
Seemed of another age a part,
Not actor, but the man l saw,
A man. and Oh with what a hearth
Yes Sol, 7 went to see you play
Just for amusement nothing more;
I did not dream that I would gain
Such wealth of learning or such store
OF WISDOM aye. sermon twas,
A WondrOus sermon in the play,
Which than all sermons ever preached
In hearts of men vii longer stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31
THE LITERARY oUTnooK.
How Bret Harte Tried to Write Fol
the Stage.

HOW Bret Harte Tried to Write For
the Stage.
It will soon be a matter Of pride with
every state in the Union that it has at
least one famous author and the game
OF literary geography may be intro
uuced shortly Tor the edification and
pleasure Of the children, as a variation
Of the Old game of Authors" Never
before has there been such a spread
Of sectional literary pride and each sec
ton embraces considerable ability in the
line OF authorship. The fact disproves
the claims of Boston and New York
as the exclusive homes of well known
authors and the center of literary eul-
ture- Nowadays it IS only necessary to
mention well known authors name to
nave his native state come to mind at
once. This mental fact has followed the
loea q states pride or rather is a
natural product OF it
strange as it may seem, New York
IS lar behind several other states in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

number of famous writer's who claim
1t for their birthplace, and this is not
because native New Workers are asham-
ed Of their nativity So far as New
York is concerned. it is doubtful if
single well known author now living
was born there. Most of New York s in
habitants have come from the west,
south, east, Ireland. Germany, Italy
anywhere but from the city itself Prob
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

longer either ask or offer. in any form.
He can neither rail, nor strike, nor
spellbind, nor challenge, nor lampoon,
nor prosecute"
Nearly as helpless as 9. clergyman .
says the clergyman himself.
However, these difficult relations
come to be readjusted-by a short cut,
and this makes finish to the story.
A feature of the book is the illustra-
tons in color by F. c. Yohn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

Well known western writer whose book
The Mississippi Bubble" published by
the Bowen Merrill company, is one OF
the late successes
promptly blown into an apple tree in the
yard After that my pursuit Of chemistry
was peaceful, barring the smell. / went
West when 1 was fourteen and acquired
enough personal experiences to furnish
me with material for plenty of stories
which I hope yet to write
HERBERT BREWSTER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

From the Chicago Herald
It appears that the ban of the silk hat
first was placed upon mankind by one
John Hetherington, London halter, in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

'9The Pharoah and the Priest'' is the title
of the historical novel of Ancient Egypt.
which jeremiah Curtin. has translated
from the Polish of Alexander Glovatsl1L
The publishers, Little. Brown & Co, say
that It is a most noteworthy fact that the
people who gave us iQuo VadiS," the
greatest novel on Rome, should give us
also THE Pharoah and the Priest" the
greatest novel on Egypt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

Motors and Motor Driving" in the Bad
minton Series of Sports and Pastimes,
which Little Brown & Co. have just pub
ished in this country, IS a $50 page book
written by Alfred c. HaFusWorth with
contributions by other eminent English
men. The book describes fully the various
kinds of automobiles is finely illustrated,
and contains a glossary Of terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

DIR. Henry Van Dyke, the recently
elected Moderator of the general as
sembly of the Presbyterian church, lays
more Importance on the teaching OF 1T
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-31

Justin Huntley McCarthy's romantic
drama. If Were King of which Franz
which was recently presented in Cleve-
land with great success, has been put by
the author in the form of a novel Those
who saw the drama viii need no induce
ment to read the story. which deepens
the strong impression given by the play.
It is handsomely illustrated with photo
fabieaux of the drama It is published by
R H Russell, New York.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25
A Big Suit.

The new owners of the Hogard
ranch in Valley township have come to
the parting of the ways" and are en-
gagged In litigation. When the ranch
was bought, partnership was formed
between Grimes s. Roher of Topeka,
and Palmer, Case & Co., of this city.
Last week Messrs. Palmer and Case
filed application in the district court
for receiver and an equal division of
the property, crops, rents, etc. Their
claim is that Grimes & Roher have not
fulfilled their part OF the agreement
made at the time of purchase and are
about to appropriate to their own use
more than their share of rents and
crops. This Is very large ranch COM
prising thousands of acres and close to
$50, 200 is involved, considering i'm
provements and crops. Grimes & Ro-
her are noted capitalists of this state.
Mr.. Crimes is our present state treas
urer and Mr.. Roher is an extensive
real estate broker. Messrs. Palmer
and Case are real estate firm OF this
city and made the sale of the ranch last
winter.
Seward 1. Field is the plaintiffs at
torney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The Medicine Lodge Fourth of July
celebration will without doubt be the
best in the Southwest. Crowds are
coming from Alva. Kiowa, Kingman
and other towns, and special railroad
rates have been granted. Some of the
best horses in Kansas Will be here to
compete for the purses, and the three
days races alone Will be worth coming
miles to see.
Besides these there will be large
program consisting of the usual
amusements.
Two ball games will be played. One
on July 3rd between Medicine Lodge
and MumfOrd and one on the Fourth be-
tween Medicine Lodge and Kiowa.
The latter Will be for purse of $50.
The K1ngman band Will furnish mu :
sic during the races on the 2nd and 3rd
of July. On the Fourth, Terry's Uncle
Toms Cabin band has been engaged
by the committee to play, as the King
man band has an engagement at Har-
per on that day.
The festivities will close on the night
of the Fourth with a Grand Ball to be
given by the Medicine Lodge Orches-
ira.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Judge A. B. Davenport is asking the
democrats for the nomination of sur
veyor. He is an old soldier and has had
many years of experience in practical
surveying. Several others have been
urged to accept the nomination but the
salary being so small, is difficult to find
material. This is an important Office,
Notwithstanding that the public does
not generally so regard it, and the
county should have a man who is com
petent to do the work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING.
The Democrats and PopuIiSt Committees
Meet and Confer. Conventions
July 18th.

The POpullst and Democratic central
committees of Barber county held en-
thusiastic meetings in this city On last
Saturday. A large number of men,
bers were present and it looked more
like a convention than a committee
meeting.
Each committee set July II for con-
vention day. The Populists will hold
delegate convention and the Demo
Gratis mass convention. Thero was
some sentiment for delegate conven
tiOn in the Democratic committee but
a large majority favored a mass con-
vention. The calls appear elsewhere
in this paper.
The matter of division of the ticket
between the two parties was taken up
and discussed and it was agreed through
conference committee that each be
entitled to an equal number OF candi-
dates, the Populists to have representa-
tive. register of deeds, probate judge,
superintendent of public instruction,
treasurer and coroner. The Democrats
are to nominate sheriff, county attor-
ney, county clerk, clerk of the district
court, surveyor and commissioner of
the 1st district.
This Is merely a committee recon-.
mendation and the respective conven-
| tlons may or may not endorse 1t. The
| convention is law unto itself and it's
authority is supreme in these matters.
The committees, however, thought it
| wise to express themselves on these
| matters SO it could not be said that one
party is monopolzing ali of the Offices.
So far as we have heard the division
from numerical standpoint is very
satisfactory. OF course if this arrange
ment stands it Will eliminate some first
Class men as candidates in both parties,
but they are men who are made of the
kind OF metal who put personal ambi-
! tion below good principals and they
will be in harmony with whatever the
convention may do.
The Popuiist conference consisted of
o. Mills, V. G. Sleeper, A. L. Herr, W.
A. Newklrk and Jas. Benning. The
Democratic conference was DR.. r. A.
Thomas, }. d. Spangler, T. c. Nichols,
Preston Parr and S. S. Brown. Ihe
committees were OUT over two hours
The contention was over sheriff and
representative. The Popallst commit.
tee cOntended for sheriff and favored
giving the democrats representative,
but the Democrats held for sheriff and
finally the Populists gave in. The prin-
| cipal reason assigned for the action of
the Populist committee was that they
hoped that the democrats would nom
mate Hon. w. G. Afford for represent
ative whose support of the fusion ticket
IN times past has been invaluable. His
name on ticket would bring strength
and his friends feel that recognition is
due him. Speaking for Mr.. Afford
himself, we do not think he is much
concerned, but he has many warm per-
sonal and political friends who will
deeply regret if be is not nominated.
But in the spirit of fairness 1t was
necessary that these places be divided
equally and since there were four can
didates for sheriff in the democratic
party. it was natural that the commit
tee should hold out for that Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The perennial Uncle Toms Cabin, as
presented by the Terry Company, drew
on Friday night the largest audience
that has ever been in tie Theatre Roy
al. Standing room was at premium
shortly after the doors were opened.
The play is one that calls for no review.
1t Is not q stranger. 1t is only fair,
though, to say that it was given a
splendid presentation. The specialties
were exceedingly good, and were intro
duced in such way as to interfere in
no way with the smooth running of the
drama. The animal allies of the actors
did their parts we'll. The play is being
repeated this afternoon, and will be
again presented this evening.-Daily
World, Vancouver, B. c., Canada, Sat-
urday, February Is, 1902.
This excellent company will enter
tain our tremendous Gro wd, July 4th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

A literary society composed of young
men was organized at the Doles school
house, Friday evening, June Is. for the
purpose CT studying the Bible and 9TH
or good literature and promoting the
moral standing of its members. I'm
married young men, IA years old or ov-
er may become members by signing the
constitution. All young men are !nyit-
ed to attend. The officers are, Wm.
Clark, president; Robert Doles. vice
president; Ernest Tedrow. Sec'y; J. a.
Shamberger, doorkeeper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

whenever you hear man continual
~ putting himself, make up your mind
that that fellow is small potatoes with
a disordered brain. And whenever a
newspaper continually narps on its be-
ing the best newspaper in the county,
it is safe bet that the aforesaid news.
paper is not in popular favor. A paper,
like an individual, that has to sspuff''
itself is bore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

A Union Gospel Temperance meet.
ing will be held In the Baptist church
next Sunday evening at O'Clock. Sub.
ject: Freedom From the Saloon. First,
For the Drunkard, Rev. Weber; Sec
ond, For the Business Man. Rev. Bel.
den; Third, For the Christian Voter.
". L. McLain. Special music for the
occasion. n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The value of all animals fattened ana
slaughtered last year was S416,572.
The wool clip last year aggregated
$4,000 pounds.
There are in the county 16,O6s apple
trees, 1,617 pear, 43,812 peach, 4,O13
plum, and 3,793 cherry trees that are.
bearing and almost as many not old
enough to bear.
The value of horticultural products
last year was S5,025.
We have 10 acres in vineyards and
made 310 gallons of wine last year.
We have 2,044 acres in artificial for
rest and sold last year 1909 worth of
wood.
There are in the county 1,OO9 dogs of
value not given.
The number Of residents and voters
in the county by townships follows:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Prof. Il. A. Hampshire, of Sedgwick
has been secured to instruct in the
Normal instead of Mr.. Kent, of Kiowa,
who sent in his resignation to Superin-
tendent Lake last Saturday. Mr.. Lake
desires us to say that Prof. Hampshire
is an experienced school and institute
worker and that the Normal will not
suffer in any way by the change.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

w. I. Rouse, of the Deering Har-
vesting Machine company with head
quarters in this city, has received an
order for 800 harvest hands from Stat
ford county. The crop in that country
is good and the people say they need
help to take care of it.-Kansas Com
mOner. Wichita.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The Prohibition lectures given by
Mrs. Mary Sibbitt at the Baptist
church Tuesday and Wednesday nights
were very able. Mrs. Sibbitt is loaded
with facts and makes convincing ar.
gument.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

A Kansas editor, Anna Carlson, who
probably knows, says: when you see
two girls walking around on the streets
with their arms around each other, it
means that one of them has a big
brother or some other near relative of
the opposite SEX"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Mrs. Howard Parker and daughter,
of Mingona township, went to Winfield
Saturday to visit, and to attend the
wedding of their son and brother,
Thomas Parker, who is to be married
to-day to Miss Cora Baxter, of that city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25
DemOreSt Will Lecture.

President F. G. Demorest, of Win
field, will deliver lecture aJ the court
house next Tuesday evening, July lst.
There will be no admission fee. Prof.
Demorest ranks high as an educator
and lecturer and all who attend will be
we'll entertained.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

w. w. Standifcrd is here from Beay-
er county, Klondike. He has come
down to prove uD on his claim. and
will remain until about the 10th of
next month. Woodward lOk.) State
Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

There will be called meeting of the
w. G. L. U. at the home of Mrs. +. Nj.
Shell next Saturday afternoon at 8
O'Clock, by order of the president. New
members are especially inyited to be
present.-Sec'y.
Prof. Foster, of Great Bend, who has
been engaged to give an entertainment
at the Opera House July Sth, is highly
spoken of by prominent educators
throughout the state. He ranks as one
Of our best readers and impersonators.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

CO Chandler left on Monday fo
New York on Business trip. He ez
poets to be absent about two weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

Mrs. j. w. DeGeer, of Deerhead,
Kansas, with her daughter, Mrs. l.. S.
McElwain and children was in Alva
several days during the last illness Of
her father, Grandpa Rentrew. They
left for home yesterday morning.-Al-
va Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-06-25

The Medicine Lodge orchestra will
give dance at the the opera house on
Friday evening, July 4th. Everybody
is invited. Good music and a good
time for all who attend.