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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04


Some people try to take advantage of
the fact that all the writing on the Or
iginal declaration has faded out, and
erybody should get drunk. This is an
invasion of Anglomania, and should be
resisted. Only Englishmen are entitled
to celebrate the Fourth by getting
drunk. in memorys of the way the red
coats did at Trenton in 1916. The Brit
ish got into trouble as result of this
indiscretion, and so do their imitators
even unto this day.
The Fourth of July picnic idea is per-
petuated in memory of the picnic which
George Washington gave to a large
number of his compatriots at a winter
resort known as Valley Forge. The
original plan has been changed in some
minor details. People nowadays gen.
orally wear shoes and stockings, and
have plenty to eat. The blizzard fea-
ture has also been abolished imprac-
ticable.
There are only three ways to have
good time on the Fourth. One must
either be a child, an idiot. or get out of
town. Judging from the racket which
is going on at this writing most of
the adult population has entered the
second class, and the competition for
supremacy is very keen 1t is certain
that the idiots are not all dead, but if
things turn out right. they may be be-
fore night.
For a regular star-spangled, red
wrapped idiot, the adult male citizen
takes the prize pastry. He runs up
and down Kansas avenue shooting a
nickel-plated cannon in the ears of in
offensive citizens and exploding dyna-
mite bombs under the feet of terrified
horses. However, it may be that this is
too severe. Perhaps there is nothing in
the bombs but lydditeor nitro-glycerine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

along the. course of parade: People crowd
ed the windows of the tall buildings. yell
ing themselves hoarse in greeting the ma
tions chief executive. The greatest ova-
avenue to the top of Grants hill. High
buildings on either side of the street Of
fered fine vantage points for spectators.
When the head of the military escort
reached position opposite the speakers
stand 1t was halted and stood in company
front with arms at present. As the presi-
dent and those in carriages passed in re-
strains Hail to the Chief. The music
was fairly drowned by the cheering of the
200 600 persons in the stand and occupying
vantage points on the amphitheater-like
hillside.
Following the band piece the United
German societies of Allegheny stationed
at one side of the stand and made up of
Spangied Banner At the Close of the
song the invocation was pronounced by
the Rev. John H. Prugh. The Declaration
of Independence was read by Brigadier
lowed the grafton of the day by the pres
ident of the United States.
After the address the German singers
sang America the vast audience joining
ing this, out of compliment to the German
ancestry of the distinguished guest the
Lords day was sung In German. The
benediction was then pronounced by the
Rev. DIR. T. N. Boyle, presiding elder of
Pittsburg NJ. E. conference
The exercises consumed just one hour.
The president Immediately re-entered his
carriage and surrounded by the Sheridan
c. F'rtck on Homewood avenue, where he
was rendered luncheon and reception
which was joined in by number of pro-
minents Pittsburg captains OF industry AS
fired the national salute of 45 guns from
a tall hill top.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

Children may be excused for their
offenses because of their youth, but il
is doubtful. The man who tried to so
to sleep last night when AZ small boys
across the street were bringing in the
Fourth" may be prejudiced. He may
have been cruel when he expressed the
fervent hope that the whole squad might
be consigned to that pssce where fire.
works are said to be per erfetual. The
he begins to celebrate on July 5 and
keeps ii up for about three days, if he
lives: Small boys have too much en-
thusiasm 1T runs over at both edges
OF July 4, and ought TO be trimmed off
like the surplus crust is trimmed off
from a pie.
1t is appropriate in discussing July
I to remark that flags fioated from all
the business houses on Kansas avenue;
that the beautiful residences in all
parts of the city were draped with a
profusion of bunting in the national
colors; that the multitude of bells in the
city chimed out the grand old story of
America free and independent, now and
semper tyrannis. The reader will please
consider this remark as having been
made. 1t is about true this year as
usual
In order that this enterprising news
paper shall not be Scooped by the morn
ing publications, it can also be added
that Topeka never before saw such a
brilliant display of fireworks this even
Ing Hundreds of rockets blazed their
way into the starry heavens and rival
led the consultations in brilliancy and
grandeur The whizzing of the pin
wheels and the bursting of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04
What A NOISE!
Everybody Appears to Be Cele-
brating the Fourth.
More and Bigger Fire Crackers
Than Usual.
HOW 1T ALL STARTED.
Original Observations About
the National Holiday.
Flags and Bunting Seen on
Many Residences.
HOW 1T ALL STARTED.

N. B. This is the Glorious Fourth of
July, which occurs annually on July 3,
and s. and sometimes worse. 1t was
discovered by a party of congressman
about 1776, in the vicinity of Philadel-
phia. The prevailing impression that
the Fourth of July was invented before
the advent of the Christian era is un
doubtedly incorrect. Existing barbara
ties are due wholly to the trusts; the
fireworks trust, the ammunition trust
and the beer trust.
When the determined band of con-
gressmen aforementioned captured the
Fourth of July, they entered into a
written contract with it which is known
as the Declaration of Independence.
This contract provided for a large
amount of shooting during the next
four years. together with an appropri-
ate number of people killed, wounded
and MANNED for life. Today all patri-
otto citizens are trying to give an imi-
>tation of the way that contract was
carried out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

AS Little Willie was sauntering
through the state house grounds this
morning. trying to avoid the noise and
confusion of Kansas avenue, he dis
covered his big sister sitting in a Sc
cluded nook reading Bunyans Pill
grim's Progress or some other late
novel. With her was a tall and hand
some Santa Fe office clerk. To protect
his sister from harm and cheer her in
case she should be alarmed by naughty
boys who shoot fire crackers, Little Will
lie sneaked up behind the bench and sat
down to rest While sitting there he
discovered a large cannon cracker lying
on the ground. Fearing lest it might
explode, Little Willie lit a match to
examine lit closely. BY accident he
touched the fuse of the cracker, and a
terrible explosion occurred. Little Will
lie was much surprised and grieved
On returning home, he found that his
mammals sister, Miss Whitening, aged
As, of Tecumseh, had come in to spend
the day. 1t pains US to state that Will
lie had acquired prejudice against his
auntie because she persisted in wash
ing her false teeth in her water glass
at the table. But in spite of it all. he
planned a little surprise for her which
proved to be great success. The pic
ture tells the tale.
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CALL is ISSUED.
Transmississippi Congress to Meet in
st. Paul August /.

Cripple Creek. Col, July 4-Secretary
Arthur F. Francis, of the transmissis-
sippi congress has issued the call for
the next meeting of the congress 1t
announces the representation accorded
states, cities, counties and business or
ganizations and makes a strong appeal
for a large attendance. The congress
will be called to order at St Paul
Mimi, at 10 o'clock, August L. and con-
tinue- at the will of the members pres
ent A single fare rate for the round
trip will be made by the railroads.
Among the important subjects to be
discussed are the irrigation of arid
lands, river and harbor Improvements,
department of mines, Pacific cable,
the isthmian canal, extension of trade
with the Orient and with Mexico and
other matters of interest to the west.
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LIST OF CASUALTIES.
Victims Of the Glorious Fourth
Are Not Numerous.

Elmer Linblad of 4o5 Buchanan street
had a part of the flesh of his left hand
torn by the discharge of a blank cart
ridge. His injury will not be permanent.
Carl Smiley of Lowman Hill received an
injury to his hand by the discharge of
22-caIibre blank cartridge
Charles Richards. who lives at 81 JEFF
ferson street was badly burned by the ex-
plosion of small cannon this morning.
His face and eyes were filed with powder
and Ii was feared for time that his eyes
were destroyed Dr. Minney who treated
the case says that he thfnks the young
Santa Fe office clerk.
Ira Treadweu. a boy of II years, who
lives near the east end of the Sixth ave-
rue viaduct was injured this morning by
the premature explosion of a toy cannon.
His face including his eyes, was filed
with powder and he was considerably
burned and it is not yet possible to ascer-
tain Just how serious his injuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04
Will BE MOVED.
Rock Island Passenger Office
Goes to Kansas City.
E. w. Thompson May Succeed
Mr.. Sebastian.

Rock Island changes have been COM
ing SO fast since the road has passed
under the new management and the
plans of operation have been reorganiz-
ed, that radical changes have ceased
to be regarded in the light of startling
moves Important changes are now
looked upon as comm onplace.
The latest move that seems to be def
nitely settled upon is the removal from
Topeka of the Office of the assistant gen.
eral passenger agent. A few days ago
tions from Chicago to look for quarters
for his department at Kansas City.
Accordingly the Office of the passenger
department for the lines west of the
Missouri river as we'll as the general
freight office is to be established at the
Missouri river metropolis as soon as
adequate office room may be found.
The latest rumor which seems to have
foundation is that Z. w. Thompson,
who is assistant general passenger agent
at Topeka has been decided upon to
succeed John Sebastian who was moved
up from the position of general passen-
ger traffic manager of all the lines of
the Rock Island system.
The news of this cnange seems to have
reached Kansas City before reaching
Topeka The officials of sthe road here
disclaim any Knowledge Of the rumor.
The promotion of Mr. Thompson seems
quite likely. He has been with the Rock
Island at Topeka for number of years
ana Is tnOfOuSnly Idm1llar Win Inc
duties and details of the department
He has been regarded as one Of the
strongest passenger men in the service
1t has not been announced who has
been selected to succeed him as assist
ant general passenger agent + is a
fact, however. that two men are be-
tween Mr.. Thompson and the Office held
by Mr.. Sebastian. L. NJ Allen is first
assistant general passenger agent and
W. J. Leahy is assistant general passen-
ger agent of tire lines east of the Mis-
souri, river. Mr.. Thompson is in Chi
cago, having been called in by the of
ficials last Sunday.
Another change that is rumored is the
curtailing of the Jurisdiction of A.. L. Stu
der. assistant superintendent of motive
power and equipment at Horton 1t is
Mr.. Studer is to be made master mechanic,
having jurisdiction only over the shops at
Horton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04
C. .E. CARPENTER rs HURT.
Knocked Down by Street Car Last
Night.

c. E.. Carpenter was dangerously injured
last night by being struck by a street car.
He was knocked down and was uncon.
scioEs for an hour.
Carpenter was waiting for car at the
corner of Sixth and Kansas avenue last
night about II clock. He attempted to
cross the main tracks on Kansas avenue
and was struck by north bound car.
Mr. Carpenter was knocked down and his
head was badly cut. He was. carried into
a drug store and his wounds were dressed
and he was removed to his home at liza
West Sixth avenue DR.. Mulvane said
this morning that he did not think that
Carpenter had sustained a fracture of the
skull although he is badly hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

Farewell, Vain World, I'm Going Home"
Willie got through the day safely and
at night he united with his little friends
in shooting his fireworks. Among other
things, Willie's papa had given him
1O-pound rocket Not being accustom-
ed to reptiles of that specie, he sug-
gested to one of his playmates that they
fire the big rocket without waiting for
papa's help. Willie held the stick, and
the other lad lit the fuse. Poor little
Willie's funeral has been indefinitely
postponed, because he has not yet been
found. The family will hold the usual
services over the rocket stick, which
returned safely to earth.
AT GARFIELD PARK.
Big crowds are expected at Garfield
Park this evening. The high dive comes
at 7:30. Marshali's band 80 until S:45 and
the vaudeville show until 10:45. The bill
at the night performance will be supple
mented with moving pictures of the opera
"Ciuderella"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04
CAN MOVE IN BED.
King Edwards Condition Con-
tinues to Improve.

London, July 4.-The bulletin regard
ing King Edwards condition, posted at
Buckingham palace at 10 O'Clock this
morning, says:
1.-The king had good night and in
deed, slept better than at any time
since the operation. The wound now
gives less trouble and his majesty can
move in bed with greater ease. His
majesty's appetite has improved.
''TREVES.
LAKING
= "BARLOW"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

fiower-pots surpassed all the previous
efforts of our patriotic citizens. This
covers the story. There is nothing more
for the morning papers to say.
The accompanying pictures illustrate
1.-The Life and Adventures of Little
Willie on July 4, 1902
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Wyoming Democrats Call Convention

, Cheyenne, Wyo., July IA call for a
democratic state convention at Rawlins,
Aug g. has been issued by the state CEN
trail committee. AS yet there is very lit
tie talk Of candidates w H. Holiday, of
toriaI nomination, but It is said that he is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

Chicago, July 4-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Satuv-
day, except possibly occasional
Thunderstorm; cooler in west portion:
southeriy winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

Evanston, Wyo- July 4-Snow has been
falling here for "A hours and In the noun
taiIis it lies on the ground to depth OF
three to six inchea- The mercury fell to
freezing point. Today the weather hat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

has been arrested whom the officers be-
Iieve to be David Merrill, the convict
who escaped from the Oregon peniten-
tiary with Harry Tracy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-04

Tracy's Partner Caught
Boise. Idaho. July fat Nampa man
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-25

|"PAINE s.
THE GREAT DELlyERER FR0M
DISEASE AND SUFFERING
.PAIAE,S CELERY COMPOUND
Full OF Lille Giving Power and
Virtue Is the Prescription Of
a Great Physician
II Has No Equal as a Spring
Medicine

| 1t should be well understood by
the ailing, physically broken down,
and diseased, that the ordinary adj
vertised neryines, sarsaparillas
tonics and pills have never accom-
plished the glorious life saving work
in springtime that has marked the
history of that health giver, Paine's
Celery Compound, which has cured
such desperate cases of Kidney
disease, liver complaint, rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, dyspepsia and blood
disease.
Paine's Celery Compound is the
discovery of one Of the ablest
physicians that ever lived, and one
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1t is this Paine's Celery Com
pound, dear sufferer, the great nerve
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the rich and poor extol Its wondross g
effects. Try les curative virtues
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from your ailments and enjoy life.
A bottle or two used just now viii
cause you to bless Heaven that such
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ing humanity.
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Austin April 25.--The indications
are that the act or the last Legislature,
providing that the city in Texas which
shall make the best bid to the amount
OF 10000 or more for the state milt
fary encampment shaiI secure that
event. viii not have the effect which
was intended So far ms Adtasant Gen.
erai Thomas Scurry Ia aware there are
no steps being taken BY any city In
the state to comply with the provision
of the legislative act In question, aI.
though the time is at hand when action
should be taken. IL no bid In received
by May ! Adjutant General Scurry will
enter upon the work OF securing free
transportation from the several rail-
roads of the state for the several mill
tary organizations comprising the vol
unteer guard, the end in view beinG
that the eneampment will be held al
Austin and the expense OF same paid
out of the legislative appropriation
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Waco, Tex, April 25.-The. lodge Of
knights OF Phythias elected 6fficers Is
follows:
Grand Chancellor. John 4, Bonner
OF Tyler.
Grand vice chancellor. ]. r. Onion
OF San Antonio.
Grand preiate. F, J Bell OF Dallas
Grand keeper of records and seal
Henry Miller OF Weatherford
Grand master of exehequer. w. +,
SpiiIman of Sulphur Springs,
Grand master at arms. w. b, De.
Jarnette OF Commerce
Grand inner guard, 0. p. Thomas Of
Garland.
Grand out guard, George b. Briggs
OF Houston.
Fort Worth was selected for the
next meeting of the grand lodge. ~
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THE VALUE OF LIBRARIES
Som Helpful Suggestions on the
Selection OF Books.

AS Tyler has the reputation of
having an extraordinary good libra
ry our pains-taking ladies wrote
there for information, and IN re-
Spouse received an exceedingly help
full letter from Mrs. Potter, which
they appreciate beyond measure.
Our ladies have ordered and received
most of the literature suggested by
her and say the value is inestima-
BILE to them and some good points
might be taken for private libraries,
Below is an extract from the Tyler
letter:
awe are now having shelf list
of our books made !; printed catalogs
so soon get out of date that we new
err expect to have another.
1--WE made many grieyous mis-
takes in trying 10 work without
tools at the beginning. Now that
we have a few tools we don't always
use our wits in handling them as
wisely as we could IL we were more
painstaking. If you can't yet afford
the luxury of a trained librarian, re-
ally study library methods. Buy
Library Primer, by, John Cotton
Dana, librarian of Denver public Ii
hrary, published by Library Bureau,
215 Madison street, Chicago. Also
Fifty Hints to Small Libraries, by
Mary p. Wright, of Brooklyn, pub
lished by Truelove & Combs, New
York. These do not cover exactly
the same ground. The first Is fuller
and / think little more helpful.
The reference books mentioned in it
are the ones out of which the library
summer school, Chautauqua, N. Y,
which / attended, found of greatest
assistance. Subscribe for Public Lii
braries, $1.00 a year, Library Blu
reau, Chicago. Out of it you will get
comments on books, the experience
of the best library workers in Amer
lea. Proceedings of 23d annual meet
ing of A. l.. A, 1901, contains some
fine papers by brilliant men and
women like Mrs. Hewins, or Miss
Sargent, who has studied childrens'
books and the children. themselves
for twenty years. 1t is Invaluable
to as. Then the work with the
schools is fully handled. Published
by Library Journal, 29s Broadway,
New York.
''As guide to the selection of the
mental make of.books Your Treas
ure Beyond Price Is free; apply TO
the U. s. Bureau Of Education,
Washington, stating you want them
for q public library, mot free to in
dividuaisl for eatalog of A. L. A
Library, 1000 volumes, for a popu-
IaE library, selected by the Ameri-
can Library Association and shown
at si1e Worlds Columbian Exposi-
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for Worlds Library Conference, :
free; also for Rules for q Diction-
AIRY Gatalog, free.
s4T'he 5000 books were selected as a
model exhibit of what public IL
brary ought to contain; rs scholars
ard librarians worked on it for
three years. The editions OF books
selected were those edited by ablest
scholars, of clear print, streng bind
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sulel.aeta In .Iall.

Austin, April 25,-C. G. Mayhall. 40
years old, committed suicide mare In
a cell at the city jail by swallowing -
overdose OF morphine. He was arrest
ed last Tuesday for disturbing tho
peace, forfeited his bond and was re~
arrested wednesday evening and
lnckesf fl che city fail When the jail
er opened the jail Thursday Mayhail
was found to be suffering from an
overdose Of the drug. The empty bot
lie vas found ii the cell. doctors
were sent for and did all In their poAw-
81 to save the man. but to nc avail
AfayhalI LEFT nothing to Indicate VIZ
IS took his life.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-25

ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY TICKET
Fer Representative:
j. M. ALDERDICE
Fer District Clerk:
Tom BURLEsoN
Per County Judge:
LEE HAWKINS
For County CLERK:
Rufe HENDRICKS
Tor Sheriff:
j. P. MINNICK
Ror County Tax Assessor:
JOHN MCELRoY
Tor TsA Collector:
BILLIE BRATCHER
For County Superintendent Public In
stxnctioD:
E. d. CREDIBLE
Yer Justice Peace, Precinct No. l.
e P. ANDERSON, JR
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WATER CONSUMERS TAKE
NOTICE. All those Who have not
paid their water rents win be cut of
Monday, the 18th, and charge of
81 90 will be made for turning II on.
All water rents are payable at the
| office of the Superintendent of wa
ter works. Please gall ut once and
save the extra expense of turning
on again. P. F. DEyENPoRT, Supt,
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lob Couldn't have Stood Il

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're
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Arnica Salve viii cure the worst
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Bodily Eruptions it's the best salve
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Drug Co.
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Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates, and will not constipate
Ike nearly all other cough medicines.
Refuse substitutes. Sold by b. W.
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| Nvn Ha4%n~ goods with Diamond Dye cotton
Uv6 UUtluU colors. Will not crock or smut
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OFFICE WANTED-Waut upstairs
room suitable for Office Apply al
this office.
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Don't remain in the dark as 20 the
local happenings Of the city, bEt
read THE LIGHT.
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All colors of crepe-paper, Zoe ron
at the Nickel Store. " 10
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FOR RENTS room honse on south
Rogers-st, 2 blocks from square.
See /. FL. Bullard. Il
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LOST-One red-backed, indexedf
blank book, containing field notes
of lots in Ennis, Waxahacflie, Mid
lothian and other tsw1us In the
county; also several notes and ae-
counts. Return to LIGHT Office. u