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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
NEGROES CELEBRATING.
Making Merry Today Over Their
Emancipation.

Today is emancipation day and the COL
ored people of Topeka and vicinity are
celebrating at Garfield park The princi-
pal attraction is the booth where the
meats cooked barbecue fashion are to be
had Cooks prepared steer, a hog and a
sheep yesterday and last night they were
cooked la barbecue
Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band
paraded Kansas avenue at 1890 this morn
ing and gave a concert at the park in the
afternoon.
Tonight Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis of
Washington D. G.. who has been here for
several weeks drilling an amateur theatre
cal company, will give a play at the Ca
sino, symbolicaf of the emancipation of the
negro. Albert Young, an impersonator,
will also assist
This afternoon G. c. Clemens and John
Dawson of the state treasurers office
made addresses regular picnic and bas-
ket lunch was enjoyed at the park by a
large number of the colored population,
whose homes are in the county outside OF
the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
CATTLE STICKER HURT.
Frank Myers Stuck With Knife He
Was Using.

Frank Myers, cattle killer at the
Wolff packing plant is suffering from
an injury received in killing a COW this
morning. Mr.. Myers duty is to plunge
a long knife into the animals neck in
order to reach the jugular vein after 1t
has been knocked in the head with a.
hammer.
This morning when he went to stick
the knife into an animal which was not
quiet. it struggled and knocked the
the air and struck him in the fore
head above the left eye. A cash about
two inches long was made. The wound
bled profusely DIR. L. Y. GrubbS was
called and the wound was dressed. The
injury is not serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
CROKER WINS At LAST.
His Yipsilanti Captures Ches-
terfield Cup at Goodwood.

London, Aug. Richard Croker's
Yipsilanti won the Chesterfield cup
(handicap of 400 sovereigns added to a
sweepstakes of Is sovereigns each, for
3-year-olds and upward. distance one
mile and quarter) at Goodwood today.
Osboch, ridden by Maher, was second
and Sonatura came in third. Six horses
ran.
r. S. Sewers bay filly Sceptre won the
Nassau stakes tof 80 sovereigns with 200
sovereigns added, fer 3-year-olds, dis
tance one mile and halD- The Simeon
f1lly, Maher up, finished second. Six
horses ran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
She Shot Two Men.

Salinas, Cal, Aug. Warren johnson
and JOS. Bordges, scions of prominent
families were attacked and fatally shot at
who then attempted suicide. but was pre-
vented from killing herself. johnson re-
ceived two bullets in the abdomen. Bord-
ges was shot in the back, the ball pierre
ing the right lung. The shooting is be-
lieved to have taken place after - de-
bauch and a violent quarrel. The Woman
is under arrest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
Lightning Marks a Cross.

Troy, ILL.,, Aug. During a severe
electrical storm here a cross-shaped fis-
sure was formed In the ground, one arm
of which is 40 feet long and about six
inches wide and the other 20 feet long
and six inches Wide. Where the arms of
the cross converge there is hole two feet
in diameter and line $50 feet long
weighted down with lead failed to touch
bottom. The theory advanced is that a
bolt of lightning entered the ground yet
those in the vicinity assert that no un-
usual bolt was observed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
King Cruise. Eastward Today.

Cowes, Aug. 1.-The king had an ex-
cellent night and today the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert left for cruise to
the eastward His majesty sat late on
the deck last evening enjoying a min
strel performance given by the yacht )
crew. The Prince and Princess OF
Wales started for London this morn
Ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01

The President With His Family
Goes for an Outing.

Oyster Bay, N. Y; Aug. 1.-The first
time on a week day since his vacation
began. the president today transacted
no public business at Sycamore Hill.
No visitors were received during the
day Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt left the
house early for an all day outing.
Miss Alice Roosevelt left today for
Newport where she will be the guest
of Miss Helen Cutting, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Fulton Cutting OF
New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
Failed to Swim the Channel.

Dover, Aug. 1.-Holbein, who started
at six o'clock last night from Cape Girls
Nez, France, to swim across the English
channel to Dover. was obliged. after a
plucky effort, and when in sight of his
goal. to abandon the attempt, owing to
unfavorable conditions. He was subse-
quently landed here. Holbein was in the
water about IA hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
peaf Mute Kills Him.elf

Decatur. ILL.,, Aug 1.-Cherles Kerney.
deaf mute who had a national reputa-
ton as a teacher of the deaf and dumb.
shot and killed himself here today. Ill
health was given MS the cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago. Aug. IL a. m temperatures:
New York, 20: Boston. 72; Philadelphia
~; Washington, "A; Chicago. 6S; Mime
apolis, "a; Cincinnati, 20: St Louis, "A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. Forecast for Kansas:
Generally fair tonight and Saturday;
slight change in temperatures; varia-
Bile winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01
Bryan Starts for New York.

New Haven. Conn.,. Aug l-W. J. Bry-
an left New Haven today for New York
by train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01

The Minimum Temperature Remains
Uncomfortably High.

The weather forecaster still sends out
the uncertain announcements for Kan
sas. Cider Smith still insists that we
will enter storm period August 5.
Today's forecast is generally fair to-
night and Saturday. The wind this
morning was southwest blowing miles
an hour. The minimum temperature
was 6S. The hourly temperatures re-
corded by the government thermometer
tod W xuoro follows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01

Saturday Again Only.
Eleven lbs. best Granulated Sugar
soc.
THE UNION PACIFIC TEA co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-01

can only be maintained by strict OBJ
servances of military law and the same
adherence to duty always required of
soldiers.
BY command of:
BRIG. GEN. J. P. s. GOBLIN"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The Anacostia Military Band last evening
resumed its indoor meetings for the COM
ing season at No. As Harrison street, Ana
costa. The hall has been placed at the dis
posal of the band for use as its headouar-
tiers by Mr. James G. Leonard, whose ten
der of the same has been accepted by the
organization.
A boat house is under construction hv
Capt. William L. Clark of the Anacostia
Rod and Gun Club. near the shore of the
Eastern branch. at Anacostia. The build
ing is situated near the sloop Bertha Burt
and the houseboat used by the club as a
meeting place, both of which are the prom
erty of Capt. Clark. A number of improve
ments have been made to the clubs head
quarters.
A feed wire of the electric street car line
that for year or more has been slowly
burning away the trunks Of shade trees.
through the limbs of which 1t passes, on
Monroe street. Anacostia. last evening
caused a blaze again from contact with the
trees. The company was notified and had
the insulation on the wire repaired.
James Howard, a sixteen-year-old boy
for whom the police were asked to Search by
his people at Twining City, returned to his
home today. The officers were notified.
DR.. w. p. Murton has removed to Grant
street, Anacostia, where he will make his
home hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
FUNERAL OF EMILE lola.
Dreyfus Decides Not to Attend, Fear.
ing Disorders.

PARIS. October 3.-The funeral of Emile
lola, Sunday. promises to be of the most
imposing character. A majority Of the So
ciaist and labor groups and several stu
dent associations have decided to send dele
cations. The project of police is organic
ing extensive measures to preserve order.
The procession which will probably be
longer than the entire length of the route,
which Is only half a mile, will pass be-
tween a double row of police. No emblems
or flags will be allowed.
The municipal council of Denain has re-
solved to send three delegates. to be chosen
from the trades which inspired Zola in
writing 'Germinal," LIE Travail and La
Terre,' a miner. a blacksmith and a farm
er, all dressed in their respective costumes.
Contrary to previous announcements,
Dreyfus will not attend Zoa's funeral. This
decision was taken the result of an in
terview with Nine. lola, whom he visited
today. Nine. Zola pleaded with Dreyfus
not to participate in the ceremony, because
his presence might lead to disorders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03

Major Edward A. Goodwin, 7th Cavalry
has exchanged places with Major Ezra b.
Fuller of the 10th Cavalry.
Second Lieutenant James R. Monkey, Phil
ippine Scouts, has been ordered to Fort
Bayard, New Mexico for treatment at the
general hospital there.
Captain Frank b. Watson, 81 Infantry.
has been granted two months leave of abb
sence, and First Lieutenant Ham on
Foley, 9Th Cavalry, has been granted OF q
month S leave
First Lieut.. C. P. Robbins assistant sur
geon at San Francisco, has been ordered to
duty at Fort Terry, n. Y, relieving Con-
tract Surgeon Ernest w. Fowler, who is
transferred to Fort Mansfield, r. l.
Captain Edgar c. Bowen has been relieved
from duty at the University of North Da-
kota, Grand Forks, n. u
Post Quartermaster Sergeant Joseph ].
Hittinger has been relieved from further
duty at Crescent Park, r. l., and ordered
to Washington, D. G.
Lieut. Col John B, Rodman. Goth Infantry,
has been relieved from recruiting duty and
ordered to join his regiment.
Captain Robert d. Read, jr. 10th Cavalry
has been placed in charge of the recruiting
station at Louisville, KY. with Captain
Ralph R. Stogdall, 3Oth Infantry, as his as
sIstant
Major John S. Mallory, LIST Infantry, has
been relieved from duty judge advocate
of the Department of Dakota and has been
ordered to join his regiment in the Philip
pines.
Captain B. w. Dunn, ordnance department
at the Frankfort arsenal, PHILADELPHIA has
been ordered to take station at the New
York arsenal, Governors Island n. Y
Leaves of absence have been granted az
follows: Captain VIM F. Creary 18th In
fantry, two months extension, and Lieut.
Col. Joseph w. Duncan, 18th Infantry two
months extension.
Second Lieut.. Louis Soleliac, 10th Infan-
try, has been relieved from duty at Fort
Slocum, N. Y. and ordered to join his
company at Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
Captain Wiids P. Richardson Sth Infan-
try, has been ordered to take charge of the
construction Of buildings at Haines' Mis-
sion, Alaska.
First Lieut.. F. NJ. c. Usher, assistant sur
geon, has been relieved from duty on the
transport Lawson and ordered to report for
duty In the Department of California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
An Ingenious swindler.

From the Scotsman. AZ, ,tc
A well-known jeweler describes the fol-
lowing ingenious fraud of which he was
himself the victim:E
A smart man came into my shop the other
day and said: II have a commission from
sister In York. who Is about to be mar
ried. to buy some plate for her." Then he
selected about hundred pounds worth Of
goods. and said: "Just send them round to
my shop in Fleet street at II o'clock" nam
Ing we'll known establishment.
The goods were sent by a clerk, who
found the customer apparently engaged in
showing carpets. and perfectly at home
He recognized the cierk-"Ah! just step
this way and I will give you check" He
went with a clerk to a desk drew check
and took the goods. He appeared to be 80
perfectly at home that the clerk had not
the slightest suspicion.
OF course, the check was worthless, and
we found that he had secured the desk
privilege at the shop by pretending that he
was buying large stock Of carpets, among
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03

II you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
MEETING OF CHEMISTS
DELEGATES REPRESENTING IN
sTITUTIoNs OF LEARNING.
Papers Read Upon Topics Of Interest
to Standardization
of Officers.

Men who devote their time to the interests
of agriculture as represented by the analy-
sis of soils and the character of food pro-
ducts and other subjects involving a knowl-
edge of chemistry are in session in the as
sembly hall of the Columbian University.
The official name is the Association of OFF,
cial Agricultural Chemists. The organiza-
ton comprises in it's membership the chem
lists who are connected with the various
agricultural experiment stations through
out the country. AS is usual at these an
rual gatherings there is a good attendance
of the members, and while the subjects dis
cussed are technical. yet they have prac-
teal bearing in the influence in determin-
ing the methods which to be pursued
at the stations.
dignity of chemistry a profession
was finely brought out in the course of an
address by President Needham of Column
bian University, who welcomed the chemists
to this city. Prof Monroe, the dean of the
school of graduate studies, and a chemist
of reputation, also made an address. Later
in the session Mr.. Wilson, the Secretary
of Agriculture, came into the hall and
made an address
Prof H. ]. Wheeler of Kingston, r. l.,
presided at the session this morning, as he
did at the opening meeting yesterday, while
DR.. H. w. Wiley of this city the secre
i tary. The time was occupied in reading
papers on subjects of interest in the work
of the members.
The different kind of soils and the
method of Analysing them a leading
topic. and it is expected that from the in
terchange of experiences that valuable i'm
provements can be made in existing meth
DDS. For brief time the discussion was
interrupted long enough to allow the an
nual election of officers to be held, which re-
| suited as follows: President, R. ]. David
son of Blacksburg, Va; vice president.
Prof. jaffa of California, and secretary, DR..
H. w. Wiley of this city. Messrs. Penny
and Leach were appointed to constitute
with the officers the executive committee A
| session will be held this afternoon, and at
10 tomorrow, which will be the last day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Courts Will Do but Little Next Week.

Although the October term of the SUI
preme Court of the District of Columbia
will begin next Tuesday. and the majority
of the members Of the bar who have been
away from the city have returned the in
dications are that very little IL any bust
ness, so far as active proceedings in court
are concerned, will be transacted at the
city hall. until after the G. A. R. encamp-
ment.
The preliminary steps to impanel the
juries will be taken next Tuesday. after
which, In all likelihood an adjournment will
be taken until the following Monday, the
18th instant.
In a petition for maintenance fled this
afternoon by Bertha v. Miller, through At
torney William B. Reilly. against Edward
s Miller, it is stated that the parties were
married at Ellicott City, Nd, June "a, 1868.
Mrs. Miller charges that her husband de-
serted her October 10, 1889. and since then
has not contributed to her support The
court is informed that the defendant Is en-
ployed as q clerk in the Office of the depot
qaArtermaster in this city. at monthly
salary Of 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Uniforms In Hospitals.
From the New York Tribune.

The decision that every orderly and at
tendant in a hospital under the control of
city authority shall wear a neat and suit
able uniform has everything in its favor,
and there can be no valid argument against
1t. Would any Intelligent person now ad-
vocate return to the old, unsatisfactory
system of many years ago, when the con-
ductors and brakemen on railroads wore
clothes not different from those of the pas
sengers? What endless confusion and
trouble were caused in those days by the
lack OF a distinguishing garb on the part of
the men VINO had charge of the trains! And
the employees Of hospitals should of course.
be easily recognized even at distance, by
doctors, surgeons superintendent and pa
tients. Indisputably rules can be enforced
OF the institutions kept up and peace and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Attempted Suicide.

Abraham Wilkerson, colored gardener,
thirty-seven years old who lives on Mich
OILS avenue Hillsdale. swallowed about six
drachms Of laudanum shortly before 1
o'clock this afternoon at his home with
suicidal intent. He was in a serious eondi-
ton when discovered by members Of his
family, who summoned Dr. ]. A. Watson Of
Anacostia to attend him.
After receiving medical treatment Will
kerson was removed to the Washington
Asylum Hospital In the fifth precinct pa
troll wagon. His recovery is predicted.
Letters were discovered on his person
which indicated that his act was caused by
family troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Flammarion's Calendar.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

Camille Flammarion. the noted astrono-
mer, has been nursing a peculiar fad for
some time past. He proposes to start a
new calendar. and he has enlisted twenty
members of the French chamber Of depu-
ties to favor the passage of bill which
will make its adoption compulsory in
France His plan is TO make each calendar
year 1884 days, starting the year with the
vernal equinox. The odd day In the present
calendar Ia to be made fete day, indie
pendent OF the new calendar. The months
In F'lammarion's calendar are to be named
after the stars. This advantage he claims
for his new arrangement lies In the fact
that the same dates will recur In It on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Edward Stevens,
Anglo-Israel Association.
Corner 9th and Pa. Ave.

The Anglo-Israel Association of the Dis
trict ~ preparing to resume Its sessions.
which have been discontinued during the
summer season The officers are: Rev.
Willard G. Davenport, president; c. B..
Shafer, vice president: ]. G. Cook, secre-
tary; ]. c. Lotz. treasurer; Mrs. E. w. De-
pue. corresponding secretary; Mrs ]. G..
Cook. librarian. The first meeting of the
season Is scheduled for October u at the
residence OF Mr.. Alpheus Dawson, No. 80
Franklin street. Anacostia- The subject
Tor discussion will be The Epitome of An
Glo-1srael TRUTH a paper by Mr.. Davidson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03

other purchases. in the city. He swindled
hve jewelers. in London and others in other
cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Loving Cup Presented.

The convention of the agents Of the FL
deity Mutual Life insurance Company
working in the south central Atlantic sec
ton, was again in session today at the Ar
Hngton Hotel. A silver loving cup was
presented to L. G. Fouse, the president
which was won In competition with the de-
partments of Texas md Tennessee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
Summer Sickness.

Most people who complain OF Illness in summer
have been careless in eating drinking The over.
heated stomach is powerless to digest insults N.
food In such cases BLOOD WINE is of grea,
value, quickly restoring the stomach to n normal
condition, creating a healthy appetite and assist.
ing in the digestion of the food For sale by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03

quiet maintained in the wards more eff
fectively and with less friction by orderlies
who wear uniforms than by those who are
clad In the ordinary attire Of private life
Hospital uniforms must be adopted
wherever they have not yet been insisted
upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
SEAT IN STOCK EXCHANGE.
Mr.. E. Southland Parker Pays $4,000
for Privilege,

Mr.. E. Southland Parker, the president Of
the Metropolitan National Bank has
bought a seat the Washington Stock
Exchange. The price paid was 200
Mr.. D. Agnew GreenIees has been elected
a member of the executive committee Of
the exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03

same days of the week. SO that there will
be no need of changing the calendars every
year To make this work harmoniously
every leap year will have to be represented
by two Independent fete days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-01

The watchnight services in the city
churches last night were not only at
tended by large crowds of people. but
they were also attended with much
praise, prayer and Thanksgiving by all
who braved the elements, and ventured
out of doors to face the high winds and
fiurries of snow flakes that filled the
air.
The largest assemblanges in the CEN
trail city churches were at Elm Park
Methodist Episcopal, Penn avenue
Baptist and German Methodist Episco-
pal churches, where enjoyable meet
ings were held. At the former a song
and prayer service was started at 10
o'clock, led by the pastor, Rev. c. NJ.
Giflin, and his assistant, Rev. E. B.
Singer.
After the recitation of the twenty
third psalm. prayer was offered by the
pastors, followed by the recitation of
the Apostles creed. Rev. Singer then
announced the programme of the re-
mainder of the service, which included
short addresses by several speakers.
j. G.. Shepherd spoke on "The Ep-
worth League and the New Year" and
succeeded in advancing some excellent
points which are good to follow. The
conservation service was led by Rev.
Singer, and was followed by service
of testimony and silent prayer until
midnight, when the doXology was sung
and the benediction pronounced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-01
In the Other Churches.

Services We're also held last night at
the church of the Good Shepherd Mon
sey avenue and Green Ridge street,
when the litany was said and an ad-
dress given by Rev. Francis G. Bate
man. Communion services We're also
observed,
The Epworth League of the Court
street Methodist Episcopal church
prepared a special programme, which
was rendered during the night.
The new years services of the First
and Second Presbyterian churches will
be celebrated at St. Luke's Epis-
morning, commencing ut o'clock. Dr.
Mcleod will be in charge.
The feast of the circumcision will
be celebe celebrated at st. Lukes Epis-
copal church this morning, Holy COM
munion will be celebrated ut Il, m
and 10 p, m.
The members of Anthracite Com
mandery, knights of Malta, and their
many friends welcomed the new year
in last night with an entertainment
conducted in Malta temple in the
Guernsey building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-01
CLARK OFFER
is Rejected
STRIKERS REFUSE TO ACCEPT
HIS TERMS.
Proposition Is Returned with the
Announcement That the Men
Unanimously Rejected It--Busi-
ness Mems Committee Again
Takes Hold and Has Lengthy
Conference with President Clark.
May Have an Announcement To-
Make Tonight.

AS was expected, the street car
strikers did not accept the proposition
made to their committee by President
Clark Monday afternoon. At the close
of the strikers meeting yesterday
morning, the proposition was returned
to Mr.. Clark with the statement that
1t had been unanimously rejected.
The proposition, as reduced to writ
ing by President Clark, is even better
in its terms than the verbal proposition
made the committee. The percentage
of men to be taken back Is increased
and an agreement is added that the
company will make what is virtually a
contract, that is, it will put the pro-
position in formal shape and have the
president sign 1t. The letter to the