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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-08-15

many eyes.
To those who were able to see clearly
these two episodes, the magnificence of
the bejeweled women and splendor OF the
uniformed men, and even the historic
grandeur of the coronation itself sank
almost into secondary interest.
Americans Present.
Nearly 100 Americans must have wit
messed the ceremony in the appey.
Among them were Mrs. Cushman X.
Davis and Mrs. Willard of Washington,
Mrs Davis and Mrs. Willard accompany
ing Sir Join Aenews; Madame Wadding-
ton, who was Queen Alexandra's especial
ly invited guest in the afternoon; Mrs.
Battles. Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Post, Mrs.
Dudley Leigh, Miss Astor, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Yerkes. Lady Barrymore and
Lady Michael Herbert.
The only peers who paid homage to the
king IN the part of the various grades
of nobility we're the duke Of Norfolk, the
earl of Shrewsbury, who was prominent
in connection with international polo; the
marquis of Winchester and Lord Deross.
Crowds Paraded at Night.
Until a vely late hour dense crowds
paraded the main streets of London,
through which vehicular traffic was for
D'dden, and Watched the illumimatlons
Tile royal residences, the clubs, the Cana
dian e'rl,. th, Mansion house and the
EaDk Of England the electric displays of
which We're particularly noticeable were
all surrounded by thousands of persons
who fo, the most part were orderly The
Unite! States battleship Illinois at Chat
ham yard was decorated.
Tn,ouEhou; the United Kingdom the
cites were illuminated and enthusiastic
dcmonst "stions were held
iVhei: the royal procession at last began
t" move the mounted men of all parts
of India made a wonderful sight as they
swept by, followed almost Immediately by
the eight celebrated cream colored Han
overians, for the king had come out of
and his crowned queen beside hin Look
Ing tired but happy and bowling to tile
crowds, who waved handkerchi4fs aad
sing "God Save the King" until their
majesties were out of sight.
Everything had gone off without hitch
and the one most relieved must have
boon the king himself
Fourteen hundred adults and coo chill
deem, terants of the kings Sandringham
estate. were entertained at dinner and
tea as guests of his majesty this after
nccn
In the Colonies.
While t!r coronation was being sol
held throughout the colonies, nun.e~-
BUS kilograms to the king conveyed
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-08-15
Countess of Oxford.

The countess of Oxford (who was Miss
Louise Corbin of New York; was one of
the few Americans who was accompa-
MED by her child, little Lady Dorothy
Walpcle, who was one of the most inter-
ested spectators of the day.
Lady Oxford wore fewer jewels than
many present, but her necklace, of rubies.
pearls and diamonds, and diamond
brooches were beautiful. Her dress was
trimmed with old family point lace of "a
very rare pattern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

only guess that wasn't my game. I
didn't make a hit in that line
But You had only to look at him, big,
brown, handsome. manly, masterful ito
know that II he hasn't made a success
In the matrimonial line it isn't the
girls fault 1t is all the more surpris-
ing that Bailey has escaped matrimony
SO long because he is undeniably the
kind of man that all women admire.
You have a woman's word for it that he
would be winner" If he wanted to be.
After you meet him there's no doubt in
your mind that he's a bachelor from
choice.
Mr.. Bailey is very strong in Bailey
Vile. None name him but to praise"
Mr.. Bailey? My, yes. We've known
him goin' on seventeen years. they tell
you and that is the Introduction for an
eulogium that speaks as well for the
honesty, generosity and kindness of
the speaker as of the worthiness of his
subject Bai1eyville's pride in Mr..
Bailey is very evident. "Ill come back
again when you furnish Kansas with
another governor" the reporter said in
response to a hospitable invitation to
return. "Huh!" said Baileyville. Il
guess that won't be very soon. 1t amt
likely that Baileyville'n ever have an
other man like Bill Bailey
ANNA MOTT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

numDor a e
watching the patches where the special
melons are day by day growing larger
End iarger and more luscious.
There may be failures in the melon
crop on other sections but the big patch
eS around Clyde have never failed. The
watermelOnS grown there are as famous
as the canteloupes of Rocky Ford. A
clyde grown watermelon means that it
is the best Because of the fame of the
melon patches the carnival was made
an annual event.
George Gregg was the man who
thought of it four years ago. He called
to his assistance Wirk Crump and Chas-
ii. Angevine. They have been the chief
workers for the success of the carnivals
ever since and their success has beer.
proven by the crowds numbering 10000
people that have congregated within
the little town of Clyde for the feast.
Clyde is a town of 1,5O0 people but
with hospitality enough for a city of
ten times that population. The town is
built east and west. Washington street
is the principal thoroughfare. It is a
miel and a half long. One end is the
business part of town and the other
passes through one of the residence dis
triets There are stately trees on each
side of the road, tall and shady. Their
big branches meet high above the center
of the roadway making an archWay of
green. Under this canopy the fun takes
place during the day and at night.
There are flower DaradeS in the dav
and illuminated parades with fanciful
floats at night. This year there will be
40 vehicles in the flower parade. Dur
ing the day the tree forms an excellent
canopy which keeps out the sun and at
night the same canopy confines the il
Nominations to the streets and adds to
their effect
There is a park where the feast takes
place. There a counter block long is
lined with people who are served with
melons from the mammoth pile on the
other side. A dozen men with corn
knives serve the melons. They are
free. A melon can not be bought in the
town during the carnival Everyone
can have as much as he wants There
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

The staff Of Naomi Rebekah lodge
of the Odd Fellows has reconsid-
cred its decision to go to the big cele-
bration at Des Moines. Iowa, next
month. The staff will not go. It has
been impossible to get the team drilled
to a state of perfection that would be
necessary to make a good showing and
consequently the team will not GO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

Second United Presbyterian church
Fillmore and Huntoon streets. Preach
ing by the pastor at IL a. m. Subject
Meditation of Christ"-Ps. 104:S4 NJ
evening service. Sabbath school at 10 a
D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

fording competition. Clyde is one OF
the best markets for farm products
cattle and hogs. of any town in north
west Kansas. 1t has five churches, Pres
byter1an, Methodist. Catholic. Baptist
and Christian: all of which are largely
attended and presided over by able
ministers. 1t has a graded school, con-
Quoted in large $4,000 brick building,
situated on high location with extensive
grounds. Has corps of eight teachers.
all literally educated and qualified for
their various positions. Pupils gradual
ing from here are admitted to the state
university without further examina-
lions. Two large hotels conducted by
genial landlords who know what their
guests desire and furnish it. Two banks,
the Clyde Exchange and Elk State
Bank. Three large grain elevators, one
creamery and refrigerator; this cream
cry is the parent of six smaller cream
cries, or skimming stations. therefore
reaching into all parts of this commun-
ity affording equal opportunities to all
who desire to engage in raising cows
for dairy purposes The product of the
creamery being about 1000 pounds of
butter each day for which large
amount of cash is distributed in the vi
cinity of Clyde. This is proving a great
money maker for all who follow it sys
tematically and industriously. All kinds
of business are represented, such as
hardware, groceries, dry goods, boots
and shoes, confectionery. millinery, inn
plements, drugs, etc.
The city has a system OF waterworks
unsurpassed, the stand pipe system, for
which the water is pumped from a flow
ing well. The city is pleasantly located
near the Republican river, in the Re-
publican valley. and is truly delight
full place to live To those who desire
to locate in town for any business. we
cordially extend the invitation to come
to Clyde. believing as we do that you
will be we'll pleased with the location.
The country for miles in either direc-
ton from Clyde is unsurpassed in the
quality of its soil. It is slightly rolling,
just enough to nicely drain, and crops
of all kinds may be raised to great per-
lection. Corn has been the leading pro-
duct although wheat, oats, barley, fax
and millet do as well. Good pure wa
ter is found in all directions from 20 to
40 feet and free from alkali. The soil
is a dark rich loam from three to ten
feet in depth. The soil is SO deep that
all the rains and water are soon abb
sorped so that IN a few hours after an
all days rain the roads are good and
the land fit to be cultivated, but all re-
tanned by subsoil of clay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02
LOATHE SIGHT OF GOLD.

Triple Tie No. 8 met last yTuesd
light. A social time was had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

I've been around with q lot of politi-
I'd have starved to death long ago If
I'd tried to make living out of poll
ties
There are so many pretty girls around
Baileyville that the sight of them re-
minds you of the problem of Baileys
hachelorhood which has been worrying
the state press since his nomination.
Aren't there any girls in Baileyville
who'd like to live at the executive man
pretty young school ma'am" whose
people keep the little country hotel. II
don't KNOW she answered blushine
Il guess there amt any t1at'1 get the
chance The story recently published
in a Chicago paper about the Illinois
girl who Tilted w. J. Bailey has been
common Baileyville gossip for years.
is, at the University Of Illinois at Cham
paign. When he left school at the end
of his college course, abandoning his
earlier intention of entering the law
school and came to Kansas to buy
land, it was with the expecta ton of
tine that it took him to drive to Kan
sas, choose his farm and return to his
Illinois home, she was married to his
college chum.
The prospective governor touched
upon the much discussed subject of his
marriage. People wonder what I'm
going to do with the governors house"
he said, grinning. Guess it won't have
to be shut up. You know the Atchison
Globe said that owe whatever success
I've gained to the fact that when was
younger l didn't waste my time hang
ing over gates with girls. But I did
my share of hanging over gates, too,
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[From the Chicago Tribune. ]


IT have visited the mints of three
countries" remarked a traveller, a med
zeal man, land have found all the Of
fetal guides in them broken down in
nerve and victims of insomnia Every
one of these officials is required to give
bonds, not only for his own honesty,
but to cover theft by visitors whom he
conducts over the place 1t is custo-
mary to hand money about among the
visitors to show the coins in their diff
ferent stages OF development II the
party be numerous one the nerves of
the guide are strung to such a pitch
that at the Hotel de La Monnaie, in Par
Is the man confessed that the sight of
coined gold and silver was odious to
him, and that he had come to look upon
every one who visited the mint as a pos
sible robber. Besides the effect upon
the nerves, in nearly every case it has
affected the eyesight. One Of the guides
told him that 80 years OF continual
gazing upon gold and silver had affect
ed his sight SO that he Is unable to dis
tinguish certain objects unless they
possess peculiar tridescent Qua1itiea''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02
CHURCH NOTES.

Grand basket meeting at the c. NJ. f.
church. corner Fourteenth and Van
Buren, streets. Preaching II a. m. by
the pastor, Rev. J. M. Brown. Subject
Christian Unity Again at 8 p. m.
Subject. THE Cumberers of the Ground"
General class 0:30 a. M. Sunday school
$3.50 a. M. church conference 2 p. m.
Preaching Rev. A. M. Ward, p. m, Ep
worth league 7:30 p. m, basket dinner
served from 1890 to 2 p. m.
United Brethren church, Quincy and
Twelfth streets, Rev. Samuel C. Coblentz.
pastor. 10 a. m. Sunday school, IL a. M.
and p. m. preaching by Rev. B. Hamp-
ton of Wichita. 1880 p. m. Y. p. C. u,
p m. Thursday, prayer meeting.
First Christian church on Topeka ave-
nue. between Sixth and Seventh streets.
c. A. Finch, minister. Bible school 9:45
a. M. At IL a. m. Rev. #. w. Emerson
will preach. Juniors p. m Endeavor
societies p. m.
ST John A. M. E. church, corner
Seventh and Topeka avenue. Preaching
by the pastor, Rev. A. M. Ward, at II
a. m. Subject, Christ Mighty to Save"
Sunday school at $3.50 Glass meeting at
1890 Vesper service a. m. Miss
Mamie Johnson will lead the meeting.
First Congregational church, Seventh
and Harrison streets, Rev. Francis L.
Hayes, pastor. Sabbath school at 9:45
a. M Communion in connection with
regular services at II a m. Rev. H. E.
Thayer will preach the morning sermon.
Union Vesper services during August
in this church. Begins 6:45 p. m.
During the month of August the
Union Vesper service will be held in
the First Congregational church Sunday
evening, Aug. 3, Rev. F. J. Seaman
breaches, DR.. Cranneu conducts the
street service.
First Methodist Episcopal church, J.
T. Mcfarland, D. D., pastor, Rev.
Floyd ]. Seaman, assistant pastor.
Class meetings and Junior league, 9:45
a. m. Preaching by assistant pastor at
II a. m. Subject "A Death in the Des-
ert." Sunday school, 230 p. m Epworth
league 7:45 p M Union Vesper service
First Congregational church GAS.
Avondale Sunday school $50 a. m.
Jefferson street Sunday school, 2:45 p.
m. zs
Second United Presbyterian church.
Fillmore and Huntoon streets. Preach
ing by the pastor at IL a. m. Subject,
Meditation of Christ"-Ps. 1O4:S4. No
evening service. Sabbath school at 10 a.
M; Y. p. c. U. at p. M; Junior at S
p. m.
Walnut Grove M. E. church, corner
of Eighteenth and Harrison Rev
Homer E. Wark pastor. Preaching at
II a. m. by Rev ]. A. Stavely and al
8 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday school
at pm Junior and Senior leagues
at .. m.
additional Church Notices on Page ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02

w. II. Kemper and L. NJ. Penwell o.
Topeka attended the big reception a
Atchison Tuesday night that the Ode
Fellows of Atchison county gave il
honor of w. G. ALBANIAN who was thi.
spring elected grand warden OF thu
order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-02
How Clyde Has Become a Fa-
nous Spot.
Their Annual Watermelon Car
nival Is Historic.
WILL LAST TWO DAYS.
This Year It Will Be ON Sep
TENDER 3 and 4.
Bailey and CraddOck VIII Both
Be There.
How the Idea Started Four
Years Ago.
THEREare wa

THERE'S are wa
termelonS by
the thousands
smiling on the
vines of the
big patches in
the Republican
valley waiting
to be served at
the fourth an
rual water
melon carnival
at Clyde on
September 3rd
and 4th. The
w a t e r m elOn
growers a r e
making a spe-
cial effort to
SaVethe largest
and the best
for that great
occasion. Men,
shotguns and
dogs without
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
HYADRS FROM THE COAST

The AmeTiCan-Hawaiian Steamship
Company's chartered freighter Hyades,
Captain Garlick, arrived in port at II
o'clock this morning from San Fran
cisco, having sailed out OF the Golden
Gate on April 8, in the morning, max
ing the run to port in little less than
nine days.
The Hyades brought 62 bags Of mail.
Her freight includes 1000 tons for this
port and 700 tons for Kahuiui. She is
locked at the companys wharf at the
Eva end of the harbor and will imme'
d!ately commence discharging.
The Hyades has a new purser. J, T.
Graves, formerly OF the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, now has charge OF
the papers and valuables aboard the big
ireighter. This is Graves first visit
TO the Paradise of the Pacific and he Is
already very much in love with Homo
lulu. Graves Is most popular man
on the Coast and is justly famed for
his geniality and industry.
a pleasant trlT was experienced by
the IIyades, except for little rough
weather during the first two days at
sea.
Just before the Hyadcs sailed from
Francisco, w. l.. Smith, the seconG
mate, was stricken with heart failure
and was removed to the Marine Hospi
tai. Another officer was shipped in hi,
place.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14

London, April 1.-The will of Cecil
Rhodes provides for the establishment
Of colonial scholarships. as previously
announced. and two American scholar
ships to each Of the present States and
Territories of the United States. The
viii of Rhodes also provides for i've
scholarships for students of German
birth at oxford to be nominated by
Emperor William and commenting on
the bequest. Rhodes n q codicil telc-
g'aphed from South Africa said: For
q good understanding between En-.
gland, Germany and the United States
will secure the peace Of the world,
and educational relations form the
strongest tie"
All the Rhodes scholarships, Ameri-
can. colonial and German. are at Ok.
ford. Rhodes will is remarkable and
1900 words. Even this is not the entire
will, as the executors only gave out the
portions which they consider to be ol
public interest. There Is a codicil at.
taChed on the day of the deceascd's last
departure from England. and another
! Cabled from Cape Town leaves C 1905
yearly to keep up the spot in the Ma
tCppo Hills where his remains are t.
DO buried. The will further direct!
that railroad extension be made into
the Matoppo Hills, so that visitors ma!
80 there at the week end to inspect tn,
majesty and glory OF their surround
iDFs."
Rhodes explicitly says he is to be bu
ried in an aperture cut in the solit
rock, surmounted by brass table
bearing the words:
Here lie the remains Of Cecil JohI
Rhodes"
No one else Is to be buried there VIII
has not deserved well of his country.
Rhodes bCqueaths all his lande,
property near Bulawyo and Salisbury
| both in MatabCleland. to trustees
whom he directs to cultivate the lanC
for the instruction of the people o
RhOdesia. His celebrated country
place near Cape Town Rhodes leaves
az a residence for the Prime Minister
Of the Federal Government of Soutl
Africa" with ,Gl0OO yearly for il
maintenance.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
SAILORS ARE SCARE,

San Francisco. April six vessels
laden with freight for foreign ports are
now lying at anchor in the stream
unabcl to sail because OF the scarcity OF
sailors. The vessels are the ship Ro-
hanc, bark Bayard, ship Tillic star
buck, Rcnlarig. Salvatore Ciampi and
the Drummuir. The vessels have been
unable to secure crews and will posi-
bly, be compelled to remain in port for
some time. Because Cuntun Scott ~
the ROhane attempted to secure nom
union sailors the shipping masters have
refused to ship men on board his yes
sci unless he pays them heavy bonus,
The captain persists in holding out
against their demands and his ship Is
without a crew.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
LOCAL and GENERAL

New York. April i.---Sugar - Raw,
weak; fair refining, 9-32c; centrifu.
gal, sc test. 1890; molasses sugar,
2 27-32c. Refined was steady.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
WILL SUCCEED pow DeRLY

Washington. April i.-Frang Sar-
gent, president of the Locomotive Fire
men, saw the President today and was
rendered the position OF Commissioner
General Of immigration. Sargent ac-
,eptod the offer but he told the Presi-
lent that II would he necessary for him
10 close up his business affairs before
e could take charge of the Office, Tho
President inormcd him he could have
Ill the time he wanted. Meantime he
to famllIari2e himself with his new
duties. II Is understood That the resig-
lations Of Mosgrs. POwderly and Me
iweeney have been requested. Joseph
IcMurray will succeed the latter and
oseph Williams will be named soon to
succeed Commissioner Of immigration
Fitch at New York.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
Honest dental work
at honest prices

The New York Dental Parlors are
under new management and are turn
ing out the best kind OF dental work
known to the profession at the lowest
prices ever known In Honolulu.
Each department in charge of spe'
cialist and our operators are graduate
dentists of the best.rcCognizcd schools
in the L. s. or the world.
We have larger stai than any 9TH
or dental office In the city; We have
tho best plate workers, crown and
bridge specialists, and in fact all
branches OF dentistry as practiccd by
us are strictly up to date.
We can save you money on your den
tai work. We will tell you In advance
exactly what your work will cost by
a free examination.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
FEDERAL TERM OPENS
Continued from mage ~


SELF and then the remainder Of the
grand jury. lie then delivered his
charge to the jury.
Besides advice on their general du'
ties as grand jurors, in which he told
them they could deal alone with Of
lenses against laws Of the United
States, Judge Estoc called attention TO
two special subjects for their invcsti'
cation One Of these was the distilla'
ton of liquor contrary to the Internal
Revenue statutes. The other was tho
matter of offcnses on the high seas
They should have in mind that the dcri
OF an American vessel was in law pre-
sumed to be American territory.
Judge Estee also informed them u
would be their duty to investigate any
alleged violations of the postal law
brought to their attention by the Dis
trict Attorney.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14

full of comedy. Baby Lillian and Little
Evelyn who appear as picCaninies, will,
with Miss Ada Lucas, present new
and pleasing specialties.
On Wednesday and Thursday. Bron-
son Towards ideal society comedy
drama The Bankers Daughter" will
be given with the entire company In
the cast.
Friday and Saturday the successful
popular play depicting life in New York
and Texas. entitled Bertha or "a
Man of the People" by Milton Mobiles,
will be presented. This piece will he
interesting to all.
At the matinee Saturday THE Octo-
room" will be repeated BE sure and
let the little ones see Baby Lillian and
Little Evelyn as the piccanniny twins.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
MANCHURIAN TREATY

Picking, April THE negotiations
concerning the Manchurian treaty be
tween China and Russia have been con
cluded. The terms of the treaty are
understood to be satisfactory to the
United States, Great Britain and Japan
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE
Honolulu, April "a, isos
NAME or STOCK
MERCANTILE.
SUGAR.

c. Bsu,r q Company
n s Sachs g. Co, IL
LIB. Ken 4 Co., Ltd.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
With THE HlFORDS

Beginning on their second week this
evening, the Ellefords will present
Dion Boucicault's great play entitled
THE Octoroon or Life in Louisiana"
The piece has very strong plot and Is
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-04-14
FOxHALL KEENE INJURED.

London, April i.-FoXhall Kcene. the
American sportsman, was riding with
the hounds, near Borough Hill, Mel
ton Mowbray, today, when his horse
fell at the first fence and rolled over
him. Mr., Keene. who was unconscious
for considerable time, recovered sufIl-
GENTLY to be removed to Dalby Hall,
the home OF the master of the fox
hounds.