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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17

The scribners announce a new book by
Better Sort" The short story affords as
admirable a frame work as the novel fer
the exhibition of Mr.. James talent and
his new volume, which contains eleven of
his ripest tales and studies. comes as q
p1quant contrast to the sustained and eIab-
crate romance THE Wings of the Dove -
The stories vary greatly In character and
in accord with the dictates of the spe-
cial theme-in length.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17

Cnder the Rose" a new romance by
ers IS the first of the new years publ.
cations by The Bowen Merrill Co The
title strikes the keynote of the story and
It's Implication of secrecy has been care
fully maintained by the author in the de
Eelopment of his plot. Howard Chandler
Christy has respected the spirit of silence
IN his Illustrations and in drawing the ac-
tors and the scenes he gives no hint Of
the outcome of the story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17
HAUGHEY'S PLANS
Kansas Fish Warden Would
Have State Hatchery.
Government Fish Commission
Unable to Supply Demand.
A PAYING INVESTMENT.
Stocking Streams Would Bring
New Industry.
Streams of the State Adapted
to Black Bass.
A PAYING INVESTMENT.

The legislature win be asked, during
this session, to make an appropriation
for the building and maintenance of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17
BOOK NOTES.
Various Items About Books Which
Are Attracting Attention.

.Bakewell's True Fairy Stories. by Mary
T. Blackwell. has been published by the
American Book Co. The stories in this
book for supplementary reading are called
true fairy stories, because each illustrates
an important truth. While interesting in
subject matter and in style. they teach
lessons of patience, Of obedience. Of cour-
age and Of fidelity to every duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17

story called THE American Prisoner
which relates a romance of the moor
about Princetown in the time OF the
war of 1912. Young Lieutenant Stark
from Vermont, is the hero of the tale
and his imprisonment and sufferings
in the Prineetown war prison take up
considerable part Of the book. The
story is English yet 1t has a great. deal
of interest for American readers It is
to appear serially in The Graphic in
England some time this year and it's
publication in book form viii not be
made until late next fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17

Among the beautiful nature books pub
lished by Doubleday. Page & Co is Ma
ture and the Camera" by A Radcliffe
Dugmore. Mr.. Dugmores beautiful and
intimate pictures of natural life have
brought him so many requests for infor-
nation from beginners and fellow work
ers that he has set down here a full and
detailed account OF his methods. From
the choice Of a camera to questions of
lighting and to the problem of Swapping
shy birds and animals in their native
haunts-eyery step is explained so simply
as to be easily cOmprehended. even by the
beginner: about 200 pages and illustrated;
about IS half-tones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17


mer book, and the women of both coun-
tries may prepare themselves for All
attack Of this bold writer.
One of the books really worth while to
be published soon is Mr. Joseph Con
RAIDS Youth" It's publication has been
postponed so many times that the work
has been referred to as Eternal Youth
but now that the publishers in this
country have definitely announced this
book Tor next month. its claim to being
eternal may yet have to be proven
Mr. Conrad has in some manner. come
70 be ranked along with Stevenson,
Meredith, kipling and writer's Of thai
class He has been writing for several
years, and thus far six books have come
from his pen. The only work which h.
mas published during the past two
years, save long drawn out deserip-
ton of d storm at sea under the title
Iyphoon," IS one in which he cola bo-
rated with Ford Hueffer. THE Con-
spTat0rs, the story was called, a story
OF the fourth dimension, which was not
understood by many readers and. con-
sequently not appreciated by many As
q matter OF fact, none of Mr.. Conrad :
DOCKS have been tremendously popular.
but his writings haye earned him the
name Of being one ~Of the best story
writer's in England. and that Is some
thing to strive for In England, natural
" enough, Mr.. Conrad is much better
known than IN this country. but that
fame VIII come to him from this side
of the Atlantic is sure.
Arthur Stanwood Pier is. one of the
authors of the younger generation who
IS making good name for himself rap
idly. Although he is one of the editors
OF the Youths Companion, he has found
tune IN the few years since his gradua-
tion from Harvard to write three
worthy novels. In college he was editor
or the leading literary paper His first
book was The PedagOgues,' a story OF
the Harvard summer school. The SEN
timentalist" followed. and the story just
completed is called The Triumph" It
IS this last story which marks him for
fame more than either of the others.
The Triumph is a story whose setting
IS the oil country Of western Pennsyl-
vania, a love story in which the prin
cipal character attains his hearts desire
at the expense, perhaps, of his ambition
70 become professional man Of some
lame The story is to be serialized this
spring in one of the leading magazines
Mr.. Pier is known to many as one OF
the crack tennis players of the coun-
Try he IS among the first twenty play
efs IN the American association
HERBERT BREWSTER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17

The Mr.. Grassland who wrote THE
Unspeakable Scot an act which is SUI
ncient to identify him, has written d
book on Fair Women" which will be
published in England and this country
some time during the spring. It is said
TO be Of the same character as his for
mer book, and the women of both coun-
tries may prepare themselves for all
attack Of this bold writer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17
AMONG The BOOKS
George Fiancis Trains fer-
sona "reminiscences.
Tells of His Life IN Foreign
Lands.
AN FyENTFUL CAREER.
His Melting With the Empress
Engenie.
Three Trips Around the "Oflu
Discussed.

Nv life in Many States and Foreign
fan@. by George Francis Train, PUB
Ilshd BY D. Appleton & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-17


In The Long Straight Road George
Horton has tried to follow his ideals in
novel writing, ideals developed through
many years of study. He has sought to
make his characters act and talk as people
act and talk In life and to let them step
out of the picture when they have played
their parts and said their say. Although
1.-THE Long Straight Road is not a pur-
pose novel, still the lessons are OBJ
vious the winning qualities Of truth and
moral courage and the beauty of old
fashioned domestic virtue. Mr. Horton is
spending the winter quietly In Washington
which city. by the way. is attracting many
literary people by its picturesque and hos
pitable cosmOpOhtanism as we'll as by its
cheerful winter climate.
A first book by new author. Miss Ma
bel G. Foster. comes from the press of
Houghtou. Alifflin K co. with the title
THE Heart Of the Doctor It is a love
story that has its setting il the old North
End of Boston which the Italians have
now taken possession Of but which still
keeps the air of its historical and pic
turesdue past. The hero is a young doc
tor serving as Inferno in the dispensary
among the Italians. the heroine-who
proves TO be a heroine in no mere cOmpIi-
rentary sense-is the daughter of an old
Boston family. circumstances cOnspire
against their happiness. but the young
doctor is made of sterling stuff and has
opportunity to show heroism and devotion
in unusual ways. The pictures of the
Italian quarter, the humor with which the
dialogue sparkles and the characters that
tighten the pages. make the book one of
the best stories of modern Boston and the
sustained interest OF the love story makes
it q most delightful romance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
Tammany to Help "DaiIy News"

New York, Aug. 20.-Considerable
interest has been aroused in the auc-
ton sale tomorrow of the Daily
News" by the report that prominent
Tammany Hall men will become fl
nancially identified with the concern.
1t is believed that Frank Munsey, who
has a controlling interest in the prop
arty. will tell Charles F. Murphy and
other leaders of Tammany that he
does not purpose to make the paper
an organ for conveying to the public
the views and aims of the famous
democratic organization unless veal
thy Tammanyites chip in In the re-
cent Dock Board scandal exposures
the News has been the only paper or
New York to come to the defense OF
Mr.. Murphy and his friends. Some
sort of a deal is looked for by which
the Taanmany leaders will put up a
substantial sum to enable Mr. Mum
sey to put the paper on its feet in eX-
change for loyal and answering sup
port of Tammany Hall candidates
and policies.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
Railway Consolidation Probable.

Elkins, w. Va, Aug. 20.-In railway
and financial circles it is regarded as
practically certain that the PROPOSE
ton to consolidate the coal and coke
roads of West Virginia will be favor
ably acted upon at today's meeting
of the stockholders of the Charleston
Clendennin and Sutton Railroad com
pany. Former Senator Henry H. Da
Wis is president of both systems, and
stock in both companies is held by
one individual in many instances. Ii
is reported that when the merger Is
perfected a deal will be made Win
the Wabash interests. The Charles
ton, Clendennin and Sutton road IS
about sixty miles in length, running
from Charleston, to Big Otter, w. va
A contract at an estimated cost OF
100000, for the construction OF an
extension of 12O miles, was awarded
some time ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
FATALLY HURT BY VICIOUS SOW

Stockton, Cal, Aug. 20.-Clinton
Curtiss, a large 12-year-old boy was
fatally injured by an enraged SOW
at his fathers place east of the city
last night. The SOW had young pigs
and the boy tried to pet them. She
flew at him and cut him with her tusks
While the lad was PROSTATE the SOW
ate the entire scalp from the top and
had desperate fight with the animal
before he could rescue his son. Fifty
stitches were required to close the
wounds. The boy is dying now.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
CURRENCY FOR CROP MOVING.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 20.-Shipments
Of currency to the west for crop NOV
ing purposes have begun and it is ex-
pected there will be steadily in
creasing demand from now until Oc.
tober AS yet shipments to the north
west have been limited, the bulk of
the currency sent out of Chicago go
ing to the banks in Kansas and Ne
braska AS an indication of the size
of the western movement it may be
stated that the First National Is ship
ping nearly 100000 a day. Other
banks are shipping prOpOrtionate
amounts. The movement is not alto
igether westward, however, as some
of the country banks are slipping
small amounts to Chicago. The Chi
cago banks are in excellent position
to meet the demands that will be
made on them this year for moving
crops It is probable that New York
will be drawn on less this year than
usual.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
MAINE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Portland, Me-, Aug. 20.-The third
annual state championship golf tour
the Portland Golf club and will con-
tinue through tomorrow and Satur-
day. The contestants include prOmi-
nent players not only from this state,
states as we'll and judging from the
high class of the entries and the
promptitude of officials and players
in the opening play today the tour
nament will prove the most success
full since the organization of the state
association.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
FNCAMPMENT is OPEN.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 20.-The
continuous round of pleasure that the
veterans of the Grand Army have en-
ioyed since their arrival in the city
gave way this morning TO season of
work. Promptly at $50 o'clock the
tbirtv-seventh annual encampment of
1be organization was called to order
in Mechanics Pavilion by the retiring
commander-in-chief, General Thomas
J. Stewart. Of Pennsylvania. The i'm
m4nsp auditorium had been elabOr-
atelv decorated for the occasion by
the San Francisco committees. The
onening hour was devoted to address
Is by representatives Of the state.
the city and local veterans, and ap-
pr0priate responses were made by
General Stewart and other Of the del
Gates
As soon as the preliminary pro
gram was over the encampment went
into executive session for the trans
action of regular business This in
Guided the annual address of the
ommanGer-in-chief and the reports
4 the adjutant general and other Of
ifs of the organization. Gen.
&twarts address dealt with the sub
Jet Of the observance of Decoration
day and other matters of interest to
The veterans and was listened
70 with close attention by
the large assembly. The loca-
ton Of the next encampment will
T0bably be decided before the close
Of tOday's session. Washington is IN
1gh favor with many of the veterans,
though several other cities are among
the applicants.
The Wcmans Relief Corps and the
Ladies Of the Grand Army of the Re
public held sessions today and the
Veterans met in corps, brigads and
Ieglmental reunions all over the
ne city. The campfires, with fire
works and other demonstrations,
coT.nue every night during the re
t@ler of the week, elaborate pro-
grams with music ani recitations be-
ing announced for Saturday night. In
Head Of the visitors preparing to
'7aTe. the railroads report that they
de still coming in for the many in
'ereSrng features still on the pro-
s'am, Tomorrow hundreds Of the
veterans viii pay a visit to Oakland,
"4ere Preparations on an elaborate
Sdle have been made for their re-
'egu0n and entertainment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
CONFESSED THE CRIME
OF BRUTAL ASSAULT
On and Old and DefenseIess Woman
John Davis Gets of With
Twenty Years.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-Jack Davis
the fourth Of the Quartette who was
concerned in the robbev and assault
on Mrs. Matthews last March, made
a complete confession in court this
ned the affair and was the ringleader
and that Mike Nolan, Bernard White
law and himself were all guilty. In
view Of the confession Judge Cook
Quente1. The others of the gang
were sentenced last week
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
AMROCk III.

before shown. The crowds began to
wend their way 10 the waterfront ear
ly this morning There were thous-
ands of fashionably dressed women
1t was the largest crowd that ever
witnessed an international yacht race
and took every possible means of see
ing the contest. Vessels of every
description finding ready purchasers
for tickets. Although the crowd was
intensely patriotic they all admired
Upton. AS they jostled to and fro
they sang: He's a jolly good fellow,
but may the Reliance win" Thou
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
GENTLEMAN BURGLAR
CONfESSFS ROBBERIFS
Tells of His Clever Scheme for Piilau-
ing the Rooms In the
Hotels.
Hotels.

New York, Aug 20.-BrOoks, alias
Robinson, the gentleman burglar who
was shot on a roof last night has
confessed to a score of robberies net
ting twenty thousand dollars His
methods was to rent room on the
top floor of a fashionable place and
lower himself by a rope and rob the
other tenants. He melted gold orna-
States mint.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

rock at her best was realized this
morning There was four knot wind
from the southwest which later veered
until by 9:45 it had shifted to the
nort' There was a gentle roll on the
sea. A rainy night was followed by
a lowering morning with fog and mist
until the sun arose and shot through
the clouds for few minutes AT ten
the Reliance reached the lightship
and cast off tow. She broke out her
jib and staysail. A sudden summer
storm arose a few minutes later and
it began raining heavily, the wind
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

veering to the southeast. At 10:07 the
Shamrock dropped her tow. broke
out her heaGsails and stood away to
the southeast.
At ten-thirty, the yachts were tack
ing back and forth about the starting
line. The wind was fiat. Early indi-
cations were that the course would
be a run of fifteen miles on a leewari
beat and then home. The excursion
fleet as in former years worked out
in a procession down to the narrows.
The decks were black with people
Preceding them a fleet of revenue cut
ters was acting as police boats under
the command of Captain Walker on
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
NEBRASKA FIELD TRIALS.

ONiel, Neb Aug. 20.-Several
hundred dogs. the product of years Of
careful breeding and training, are
taking part in the second trials Of the
Nebraska Field Trials association.
which began today on the preserves
near here. Among the entries are
well-known days from Tennessee
Kentucky, Indiana and Minnesota
and a number belonging to the estate
of the late Pierre Lorillard. The pro-
pram provides for derby and all-age
stake and purses aggregating several
thousand dollars will be divided
among the winners
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
NON-UNION MEN STONED.

McKeesport, Aug. 20.-The striking
tin plate workers stoned the non
unionists this morning. Frank Raj
ferty. a non-unionist, held the crowd
at bay until the police arrived and
made several arrests. None were Sc
riously injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
BRITISH FIGHT IN NIGERIA.

London, Aug. 20.-An official dis
patch this morning announced that
the British force of five hundred
blacks and thirty whites attacked
Burr in northern Nigeria, July 27 and
destroyed the town. The enemy lost
seven hundred killed including two
officers and So wounded. Among the
enemy killed were the former Sultan
of Sokoto and his staff.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

London, Aug. 20.-Admiral Tye to-
day denies that he has been ordered
ain is playing minor role. There Is
considerable interest as to whether
the United States will order a fleet to
Turkish waters
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
SEATTLE BANK CLERK
A hOLD-UP MAN
Was Arrested For Attempting to Bur.
garize Hotel Last
Night.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 20.-Harry
Dryden, clerk in the Washington Ma
tional bank, was arrested for burglary
last night. He held up the San Juan
lodging house, firing a half-dozen
shots, but was frightened away before
getting anything and was caught in
the street a few minutes later,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

sands of enthusiastic rooters sailed
with the New York Yacht Club on
the steamer Monmouth. which left the
dock at nine-thirty
Previous TO the start there was con
siderable jockeying. The Shamrock
found it impossible to shake the Re
lance off her weather quarter be-
cause the breeze was inadequate. The
Reliance seemed to pick a cupful of
air which narrowed the gap between
the yachts percep eptibly. At 11:2O the
extremely heavy downpour Of rain al
most obscured the yachts from view.
The excursionists were compelled to
Continued on Page Four.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
by Turkish Troops in
Severa|fngagements
VILLAGE DESTROYED By BOMBS
Rebellion of Macedonians and BuIga.
rians May Precipitate
Great War

Vienna. Aug. 20.-RepOrts reached
here this morning that the insurgents
are threatening Vodena in Salonica.
The news is hard to confirm, as all
wires from Salonica and Monastir to
the Servian frontier are destroyed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
IsXAS NATIONAL BANK FAILS.

"astagton. D. c., Aug. 2O.-The
comptroller of the currency today
a-Rolnced the closing of the Citizens
,-.,d1onal Bank of Beaumont, Texas.
lie estimated losses are two hundred
al' thirty thousand dollars. The
4olottui TENS amount to nearly fifty
.-oaSaGa The failure was due to
@'se loans made to the president.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
NOTED TURFMAN DEAD.

Louisville, Aug. 20.-Hiram Scog.
gan the noted turf-man who owned
Poctor Knott and other cracks, died
at his home this morning after a
long illness
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
YACHT RACE WASAFlUN.
FROM THE LACK OF WIND
The Reliance However, Had Long Lead and May Be Able to Overcome the
Biq Time Allowance Given the Cha'enger.Ihe
Betting Fayors the American Boat.

Highlands, N. Y. Aug. 20.-At nine
the Reliance under tow Of tug start
ed for the Saniy Hook lightship and
SIX minutes later the Shamrock was
taken in tow. At 800 the committee S
boat Navigator rounded the hook and
headed for the starting point Lip
tons longed-for smooth sea and a
light wind in order to show the Sham
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
BIG OIL STRIKE IN KENTUCKY

Somerset, KY, Aug. 20.-The great
est oil we'll in the history of Wayne
county fields was struck this morn
ing gushing fifty barrels an hour. The
strike is ten miles from the nearest
we'll and there is great excitement in
the new field.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
MURDERER MUST HANG

Cheyenne, Aug. 20.-The supreme
court today denied Murderer Keffer
a new trial and he is to be executed
Sept. 25. Keffer murdered a stage
driver. He narrowly escaped lynch
ing last week
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

the revenue cutter Gresham. The
hills along the Highlands and the
beach were covered with knots of
spectators using telescopes. While
Sandy Hook is noted for its contrary
and tickle breezes it is excelling itself
today as the wind boXeu the compass
within three hours. There is more
interest in the present races than ever
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
WANT TO BE REINSTATED.

New York, Aug. Pot is reported
today that the Talbot and Taylor COM
pany that went down in the recent
slump in Wall Street expects to make
application for reinstatement on the
stock exchange The basis of settle
ment with creditors has not been
made public but it is understood to
be fifty cents on the dollar.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
GENERAL UPRISING IN CHINA.

Berlin Aug. pa telegram from
Port Arthur this morning states that
reports have been received there
from different provinces of China in
dicating a simultaneous uprising
which threatens to involve the whole
country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
LAKE ERIE STEAMER SINKS.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 20,-The
steamer Queen of the West sank in
Lake Erie off Fair Port this afternoon
The crew of fifteen men and two wo-
men passengers were rescued from
small boats by the steamer Goderus.
The loss is fifty thousand dollars.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
THE HUMBERT'S TRIAL.

Paris. Aug. 2O.-Lawyer LabOrle de-
voted his address at Humbert trial
this morning to endeavoring to prove
that the Humbert's are honorable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
SALISBURY is WEAKER.

London, Aug. 20.-Lord Salisbury
is not we'll. There is great alarm
among his friends as the continuation
of his weakened state is swapping mis-
vitality
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
BIG STEAMER BURNS.

Ogdensburg, N. Y, Aug. 2o.-The
big river steamer Massena burned to
the waters edge this morning, the
crew and passengers narrowly es-
Gaming