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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-12

Congressman Calderhead has named
w F. Amsden, of Abilene. principal
and Charles c. Gill of Junction City.
alternate, to the naval academy at An
napols. The examination viii be held
on the 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-12

The decision of the committee on mill
tary affairs of the senate finally to re-
port adversely on the nomination Of
General William Crozier 10 be chief Of
ordnance is not a little disappointing to
his friends but much more regretted by
that class of people who believe that
genius and merit should be recognized.
On the face of the discussion concern
ing his appointment, it appears that he
has failed because the senate committee
believes he is not eligible; but the IN
dercurrent of opposition came from
those who said he was an inventor OF
ordnance material and that the gov
eminent was using it, although he re-
ceives not one cent Of royalty. The
government, indeed. owns these pat
ents. With reference to the action Of
the senate CON mittee, General Crozier
says: The gentlemen of the committee
are in their perfect right in judging as
to the laws: 1t is their duty to do SO.
Concerning the report that the action
of the committee was because of my in
terest in inventions of ordnance I viii
say that the report can not be true. as
I have no inter est in the use by the
United States of any invention. Those
for which I have patents the govern
ment is free to use. and the members
of the committee all know it. as sur
rendered my legal rights without ever
taking any profit from them from the
United States, either directly or indi-
rectly, and the evidence thereof has
been presented to the committee. If
any authoritative statement contrary TO
this should be made. [ would deal with
it, but OF course there will not be"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-12

A good roads convention was held at
Charlottesville. Va, last week, and on
Friday Congressman Bowersock was in
attendance and also the State Journal
correspondent. Mr. Bowersock was on
the rostrum with Senator Hanna when
ne made the speech that captivated the
Iirei1iians-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-12


Last week the speaker of the house
Lewis. of Fort Leavenworth. had acct
dentally broken the tongue of his
wagon and that the government owed
him So. This was occasioned by an I'M
manageable government team of six
into the matter It required a great
expanse of manuscript to convey this
intelligence, and when a printer in the
government printing office had con-
stunned 81 or So worth of time in putting
all of the story into type, locking it
into forms. and making it ready for
the press. there were four pages of or
binary book form. winding up with
para graph affidavit, which ends: And
further deponent sayeth not Daniel
Lewis CHS X mark. !"
Elihu Root as secretary of war,
signed the communication. to which
was prefxed fourteen military indorse-
ments Three were made at Fort Leav-
enworth, by the adjutaht of the Fourth
cavalry, the quartermaster of the same.
and the captain of the corps of engi-
neers commanding. Two We're made at
department headquarters in Missouri.
by the chief uuartermaster and the
brigadier general commanding. The
seventhly and the eighthly were made
in Washington, by the assistant adju-
tant general and the deputy quarter
master general. Back 10 Omaha the
request of Dan Lewis. teamster. for IS
for the broken wagon tongue was for
warded. There it received another in
dorsement, and then three more in
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
:. Love is Best

Percy Haddock sat lolled back in {
rocking chair, the blue smoke softl,
pulling and curling from the half con
sumed cigarette, which he held in his
hand.
A look of comfort pervaded the room
and the fire threw a delicious crimson
light until the air seemed an ethereal
lied wine, and yet he thought he was
unhappy, desperately and irremediably
unhappy. Two mighty passions, he
said to himself, tugged at his heart
the love of his art and, of course, the
love of a woman.
Ever since he could remember he
had purposed to become a great writer.
He had resolved to devote himself IN.
tirely TO art, and allow nothing to in
terfere with this consec alton. He
must observe and know the passions.
but not feel them. To feel passion
would be to be swayed from the atti-
tude of lmpartiality the artist must feel
to depict life perfectly. OF course, so
consecrated, he must not allow him
self to become eDtangled in the
meshes of love and matrimony.
But things, asssthey have u provok-
ing way of doing, were about TO turn
out differently from what he had pro
posed. He was about to be, or rather
he had been, swerved from this per-
feet calm essential to literary exacti-
tude by Miss Kate Murchlson. He
felt Inundated al the thought that so
slight n thing as a mere giil could
swerye a man like himself from the
plans of a life time. Had it been some
noble ambition, some great opportuni.
ty like that of becoming a great states
man, whose plans could chang. the
map of the world and alter the course
of history, the humiliation would not
W. been 80 great, nor the wound
to his vanity so profound.
But alasl He was undeniably i'm
love, in love, like any other ordinary
mortal who had no dream of literary
greatness and no higher conception of
life than that of having a good time.
Not only was he, the seeker after
literary immortality, in love, but he
had TO acknowledge that he actually
enjoyed the sensation and at times
Q estioned whether he would derive
reater delight from winning q kiss
rom the girl than he would from
achieving applause from a sonnet. He
Knew this was q lapse from his higher
but he either could not or
Would not help it. And yet he had
been warned.
Charlie Rawlins, his best friend, had
'fid TO him, Look here, Perse, you
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

eternal feminine while you can. How
ard Griggsby is going up there pretty
regularly"
What do you nlean9" asked Percy.
~ mean," said Charlie. "Howard
Is likely to put an end to these studies,
Tor a fellow isn't likely to want his
wife to figure as literary material for
another man."
Percy did not wait for the closing of
the sentence, but hurried on. IL SEEM
ed TO him Miss Kate would never come
down. When she did arrive, she ex-
cused her delay on the ground that she
a Just returned from q ride with MI.
Grisgsby and had to change her s
tune. 10 her amazement, the usu-
ally languid and proper Percy strobe
across the room, took her hand, and
said almost fiercely, " L don't want YOU
to rid with Howard any more.n
What right have you, Mr.. Had.
dock, to make such a demand2" the
girl asked but not as Indignantly as
she felt she ought.
mo, right, no right, yet" said he,
Kissing her hand before she could with
lraw it. cit is only a request.
Don t you know, can't you see, don't
want you to drive with, to be with any,
body but me forever"
But," said the girl, Mr.. Griggsby
has asked me to be his wife,"
fercy turned pale. Was Howard to
again thwart him2 He caught her
hand again and said breathlessly And
was your answer?"
81 old him I would o;uo a; o,I
time"
fercy looked in her eyes. He saw
cherc a CLEAN he had never seen be-
iore. 1t was as if q window in heaven
Ia been opened. Then he said very
ionglngly and yet very triumphantly.
But there won't be any next time,
will there?" >
mo-" SAID the girl, "not ifytu don't
want It,"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

the long c%rucifxion which followed
have won The admiration of all me n
who honor manhood and love liberty.
In a word, you, my fellow countrymen
of Texas, believe, and you have q right
to believe that every soldier who
brave" fought in the Confederate
army aid remained loyal to it's memo
ries, as well rs loyal to the republic, is
a prince in his own right and by his
own achievement. You believe, and
have a right to believe, that every
gray cap Thai aver sheltered the head
of a faithful Confederate private is a
nobler crown than that worn by any
potentate on earth. But L am tres
passing and must close with the affec.
tionate greetings of these soldiers to
this great State and glorious city. Our
hats are off to both, and 80 long as
life lasts we will hold you in loving
embrace"
The applause which met the conclu-
sion of General Gordon's speech was
terrific.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

Evans is chairman, consumed the rest
of the the afternoons session. 1t was
very voluminous and was supplement
ed by a history Of the movement even
more voluminous. The report showed
that of the 5000, 900 necessary for the
reconstruction of the Museum the
treasury now holds SIG ,056.
One of the touching incidents of
tie day was the presentation of Judge
John III. Reagan, the last survivor of
the Davis Cabinet, to The Veterans.
cit may be the last time for many
of us to see this venerable man. His
health is frail and we ourselves are
getting along in years. said Gen.
Gordon as he half-supported the form
er Postmaster General with his arm.
The white-haired survivor of that his
toric Cabinet bowed repeatedly, but
did not speak.
A vote of thanks to VIM. III. Knaus,
of Columbus, Ohio, was adopted. Mr..
Knaus, at his own expense, has erect
ed q monument to the Confederate
dead who are buried at Columbus.
FAREWELL UNTIL THE NEXT REUNION
The reunion closed at Dallas on
Friday afternoon, but thousands had
already returned to their homes, and
the verdict was that Dallas had re-
deemed It's promises in the way of en-
tertainment.
"This is the saddest day of q happy
reunion, for today my comrades part
from me. They part from each other.
Another year and another reunion will
flnd some of us, perhaps many, gone To
tho last muster. Each year my heart is
wrung with the parting, eve as it is
gladdened and quickened by the meet
ing, and L pray we may be vouchsafed
just n more reunion, if no more, be.
fore the solemn reunion of all men and
all races beyond the river"
Thus spoke Commander-in-chief
John B. Gordon TO a few of his old
comrades, before the last session of the
United Confederate Veterans was call.
ell TO order. The tone of his voice no
less than words showed the depth of
his feeling.
TO enhance the attractions of the
camp for the last day. n feast unique
in the history of reunions was prcpar-
ed. Six buffalo, brought from a ranch
famous among cattlemen the country
over, were made martyrs to the cause
of the Southern barbecue. Six i'm
mense pits were dug and as many
heaping beds of Goals produced. All
night long the immense carcasses were
slowly roasted and this morning were
fed to thousands of veterans.
Of the people present during the re-
union it was estimated Friday morning
that fully $4,000 had departed. Freight
trains are held on distant sidings to al
low the freest possible movement of
passenger trains. Saturday morning
the greatest crowd entertained in the
history of Dallas had dwlndled to few
thousands.
Little complaint was heard. Many
suffered Inconvenience and discom-
forts, but it is believed to have been
no fault of the men in charge of the re-
union, but rather of individuals them
selves who came unprepared.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
The Entering Wedge

To your consideration is gen.
orally the cost, though cost should
always be relative to value to be q
fair test. The lumber we sell may
not always be the cheapest in price,
but it's always cheapest in the
long run, because we give the best
value. Thoroughly kiln-dried, pro
perly sawed and planed, you'll
find it matches" well, and will
be q lifelong source of satisfac-
tion.
r. H.Hudgens & Son.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
The Manila Volcano has this to say

OF its name in its first issue: "The
Philippine Islands are of volcanic con-
formation. The country politically is
in eruption. In this eruption this
paper proposes to belch forth molten
lava, sulphurous fumes, hot sand and
other concomitants of a volcano in
active eruption. The Manila Volcano
will he heard and we trust that the
i~lluminations from its crater will shed
transcendent light on all classes of
society for the botterment of man in
these islands,"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

Ofthe assassin may be more sudden. but
1t Is not more sure than the dire punish-
ment meted out to the man who abuses
his stomach. No man is stronger than
his stomach. When the stomach is dis
eased the whole body is weakened.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. It
cures diseases of other organs when 1t
cures the diseases of the stomach, on
which the several organs depend for
nutrition and vitality.
NJ would say In regard to your medicines
tnat l nave been greatly benefited by them. y
%ntes MT. 3. Bel, of Leando, Van Buren, Co.,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

fDaily. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat
urdays.
Nos. 52 and 50 Solid trains between
Charleston and Greenville, s. O..
Nos. 6S and % carry Through Coach be-
tween Charleston and Columbia.
M Emerson. Gent Pass. Agt., r. N.
Gen. Man, '
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

Close connections at Greenwood for all
and at Spartanburg with Southern Rail-
way.
For any information relative TO tickets,
rates, schedules, etc., address
w. j. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agent, Augus.
10, Ga.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

The Stewart Contracting company
of Columbia has gone into bankruptcy,
with gross assets of $1GG 900, liabilities
49,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

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Trains Nos az and IS from A O freight
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and part of the time
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1 am stouter than L
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three dozen Walls Of
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NeWbary & LursBR R.

Charleston, %Greenville, Columbia, Atlanta
SHORT LINE.
Schedule in effect April, 18th, 1902.
STANDARD TIME.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
New Navy for Uncle Sam Be-
ing Built Theoretically.
NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS COURSE
( commander HOy.nard. Professor
Wnrship Design mt Mnssnchusctts
Institute Of Technology. Gives Eu-
rOpcnn Estimate of Our Navy.

BOSTON, Feb. ga new navy for the
United States is now being built theo-
retically. on paper. by the naval cadets
assigned to fit themselves at the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology for tho
new corps of naval constructors which is
10 control. within the next fifteen or
twenty years, the construction of such
warships as shall be demanded by the
worlds progress in naval architecture
The young officers, who have all recently
graduated from the Naval Academy at
Annapolis. will. IN the natural course of
events, be called upon to shoulder vast
responsibilities, to compete with the ma
val designers OF the leading sea powers
of the world, to decide questions involy-
ing the value of millions of dollars and
the safety not only of hundreds of sailor
men, but of great seaboard cities which
might be dependent upon the navy fol-
their defence.
The broader preparation for this work
has heretofore been obtainable only in
Europe. but now the seat of instruction
mas been transferred to American soil
and beginning has been made in bring
ing the foreign instructors themselves to
this more rarefied Western atmosphere
Commander William Hcygaard an officer
in the Royal Danish navy. has recently
arrived in Boston to become professor OF
naval design at the Institute of Tech
nology, and his Government has granted
him. at his own request. a leave of alb
sence which, although temporary can BE-
extended from time to time so that his
engagement is practically permanent
one. Besides his education as an officer
OF the Danish navy Commander Hovgaard
took the course for naval constructors at
the Royal Naval College at Greenwich
England. and has had, in his own land
the advantage of practical experience in
designing and constructing warships and
while on leave, has built merchant ves-
sells in private shipyard.
Why Institute Was Chosen.
Prof. Cecil II. Peabody, the head of the
Institutes naval architecture depart
ment, says that one reason for choosing
the institute for the st-graduate course
OF the naval cadets was its location in
Boston. seaport with busy navy ward
for the repair and equipment of warships
within its own precincts. and with a pri-
yate shpyard at Fore River. where bat
tleships of the largest size may be seen
in process of building. Commander Hoy
giard considers this location distinct
advantage which the Greenwich college
does not possess. or which could not be }
at the disposal OF foreign students there /
and will utilize it to the fullest extent in /
the special course in warship designing I
to which he will give his exclusive at
tention. The benefit which the students
may derive from watching the construc- /
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
PERMANENT SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA FORMED
Organization to Number Over
Sixty Members.
DE K0VEN CHOSEN CONDUCTOR
Other Officers SeIected-Much Har-
mony Displayed by Musicians
Present - Arrangements to BE
Made for First Concert.

The invitation to the principal musi-
clans of the city to meet at the Columbia
| Theatre yesterday morning for the pur-
pose of forming a permanent symphony
orchestra was responded to by about sixty
well known musicians.
Mr. Reginald de Koyen, who has Sc
cured guarantee fund of $4,000 for the
maintenance of permanent orchestra in
Washington, addressed the meeting, and
greatest harmony prevailed and the musi-
clans entered into the scheme for the
orchestra with much enthusiasm.
Personnel of Sections.
The orchestra will include the follow
ing:
String section-Messrs. Rakemann.
Kaspar. Schroeder, William Thierbach,
Minister, Arth. Johnson, Green, Welti,
Finckel. Weber, Granson. King. Chris
tiani Nordlinger, Schwakopf. Esputa.
Charles Donch, H. Donch, William Donch.
l.. Kruger, Charles Kruger. Leimbach.
Stearns. Teriinden. Neuman. Boyntou.
Pfarr Schmidt, Villalpando Lent, Jae-
gle. Charles Thierbach. jr.
Wood wind section-Messrs. Patzschke.
Angle Werres, Swenhuysen, Wagner.
Jaeger Cello. Coda. Baptista. and Voith.
Brass section-Messrs. Wacker Schultz.
Petrola, Jaeger. Hama, Wunderlick. Ber-
gcnholtz. Stone. Thierbach. and Walen-
Drums, etc-Messrs. Schroeder, John
son, and Giachetti.
Several musicians who had been invited
to become members were absent. The or
ganization. when perfected. will number
between sixty and SiXty-fye.
Officers Elected.
The following officers were unanimous
ly chosen:
Conductor. Reginald de Koven; asso-
ciate conductor, William H. Santelmann;
concert master. Herman Rakemann; sec
retary, John c. Schroeder: librarian. X.
Z. c. Stearns. Executive committee.
Reginald de K0ven, chairman; William
II. Santelmann, Hermann Rakemann, Err
nest Lent. Henry Jaeger, Chris Arth, and
A. o. Wacker.
The executive committee will hold its
first meeting at Mr.. de Koven's residence
tomorrow evening. when arrangements
will be made for the first concert.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
ENGLAND ROUNDLY
SCORED BY BOER
Sympathy Extended
To TSun Republics.

EX-Congressman s. s. Yoder pre-
sented the following resolutions.
which were adopted by rising vote:
we. citizens of Washington. n. c..
in public mass meeting assembled at
Lafayette Theatre. this 23d day OF
February. 1862, resolve as follows:
That we hereby express our ear
nest sympathy for the people of the
South African republics in the brutal
war being prosecuted FOR their de-
struction by the English monarch.
That we express our abhOrrence
and detestation OF the recOncentrado
system. so called, by which England
visits the calamities of war upon the
inhabitants of the Transvaal and Or
ange Free State without regard to
age, sex. or condition. with a death
.~te greater than has marked the
st terrible pestilence or plague re-
g., ded in history. We denounce the
u-e of such camps for military pur-
poses as being unchivalrous and cow
ardly.
That we urge President Roosevelt
and the Congress OF the United States
to use all the power they have to pre-
vent the further expectation of horses
and mules for the purpose of helping
Great Britain to exterminate the
brave and heroic people OF the South
African republics.
That we hereby request The Wash !
ington Times, Washington Star,
and Washington Post to receive |
subscriptions to alleviate the terrible |
suffering of the Boer women and chill
dren in these pestilential pens |