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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

William Dean HoweIls evidently has high
regard for Brand Whitlock's political no.
el. The Thirteenth District IN A re-
cent issue Of The North American Review
Mr.. HoWells declares that in this novel IS
embodied the very spirit of American pol
sional districts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

city Ticket once. Union Pacific
Railroad. SIS Kansas avenua-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Mrs. Nancy Houston Banks new novel
has its setting in another corner of tho
Kentucky country which she loves 50 well
and which she has portrayed in the set
ting of her very successful story. Oldfeld.
lication in May and complete announce
nent will be made Of its title at a later
date by The Macmillan company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

A new volume from Mr.. James Lane Al
len is promised by The Macmillan com
pany sometime during the spring Defin-
tie details about it have not yet been is
sued. but his publishers look upon it as
likely to prove the most important novel
that Mr. Allen has yet written and they
also tell US that it viii be in many re-
spects departure from the current school
of American fiction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-07

Bird-Lore cThe Macmillan company for
February contains an account of the sin
gular habits of the mound-buflding birds
the remarkable structures which these
birds erect. articles on tanning wild birds:
the results of Christmas bird census and
description of an '.Anti-SparroW Food
shelf. which should ind favor with bird
lovers who are sparrow haters.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Bachelors Artistic Home.

James II. Hyde. one of the six rich
est bachelors in America. owns what
is generally regarded as the most ar
tIstic home in all the land. 1t is To-
Gated near Islip. L. l. The forests are
preserved almost as nature turned
them out, there is beautiful lake on
the vast estate a small river runs
through II, and bridges that span the
stream are made of logs that retain
the bark. The dwelling itself is a
dream of convenience and artistic
beauty. An idea Of the general luxury
may be obtained when 1t is said that
in the stables carved mahogany is the
material used In cases for harness and
saddles. Matchmakers have made
many advances to Mr.. Hyde. but SO
far without success.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Legal Hat Wear.

Three learned Supreme court jus
tlces sitting in appellate term. in
New York. have decided that there
are no rules of etiquette that re-
quire man. while eating in a So
called quick lunch restaurant. to take
OF his overcoat and hat" This deci
sion was the outcome of an appeal
taken from the judgment OF the muni-
cipal court for $i4.40 in favor of Lewis
Harris. who alleged his overcoat was
stolen while he was eating In lunch.
room. The court held that he had
not used proper care in hanging up
his coat
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Lived Rent Free for Years.

A certain well-to-do New Yorker pur-
chased a lot far uptown some thirty
years ago-.at least 1t was far uptown
then. He paid his taxes on tie place
yearly and sometimes wondered why
he kept 1t. Long before he had pur-
chased 1t a man had built little
shanty on the place and there he
has squatted ever since. No one both
cred him and he raised large family.
several OF whom are now in business
for themselves. Recently the owner
decided to retire from business entire
ly, SO he sold the lot at private sale
for price vastly in advance of what
he paid. The new owner is the man
who has lived there rent free for thirty
years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Named After Depcw.

There Is a town in western New
York" says Chauncey NJ. Depew. that
bears my name. and in this town some
persons by boring tapped . natural gas
well. and thereupon formed THE De.
pew Natural Gas Company. limited
Mr.. Choate and / met shortly after
this on a publ. occasion. when both
were set down for speeches. He had
The last word. After dealing with other
imatters he drew from his pocket the
prospectus of the gas company and
read it. Then he looked the company
ever. locked at me. and. reading the
utle at the head OF the prospectus,
Gueried with quiet emphasis: why
limited ?'''-Boston Post.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
ONE OF THE LARGEST IRRIeATInG CANALS
IN THE WORLD.
A Project Of tn. stat. OF Idaho.

On the west side OF the Snake river
In Idaho, between Blackfoot and Ameri-
can Falls, there Is being constructed by
the American Falls Canal s. Power com.
pany, under contract with the state OF
Idaho. an irrigating canal So feet wide
and 60 miles long. When finished, this
canal will be one of the largest and
most perfect irrigating systems in tho
world. By It's means n valley OF 100, 900
acres OF the most fertile and productive
fruit and farm land in America will bs
reclaimed
The climate of this valley IL ideal.
Cyclones, hot winds, floods or destruc.
tive storms have never been known.
Grain, grass, vegetables and all varies
ties OF fruit grow In abundance. A
healthfrl climate, a sure crop, n heavy
yield, high prices and a ready market,
nre features OF this country.
Ten thousand acres OF this rich land
nre now ready for irrigation and settle
ment Purchase tickets to Blackfoot
via Oregon Shors Line Railway Co.
For full information concerning land,
water rights, low priccs,an easy terms.
write,
EVANS, CURTIS & SWEET CO.,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

A correspondent at Rome sends the
following description of the see, z
when, Immediately after the election
Of Cardinal Sarto TO the papal throne.
the new pontir blessed the assembled
thousands;
Like a roaring wave the people
swept into St. Peters. stili cheering
and waving hats. Within. a pande-
monium reigned. Those already stand
ing in a good position to see the gal
lery window, where Plus was ex-
pected momentarily 10 appear. were
hurled back to the further end of the
nave by the Irresistible impact of
those seeking entrance. Pope Plus"
and "Sarto" were the cries which
could be family heard above the din
that was raging from end to end of
the historic cathedral.
The attendants at the gallery win
dow who had hung out the same BAN
ner as was previously displayed from
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
A SURPRISE TO ENGLAND.
People Charged Admission to See a
Buildinq Moved

Queen Elizabeth's house-as It is
called - Worcester. is a an object OF
great interest to visitors. One reason
ior this is because Queen Bess is re-
ported to have stayed there when on
n visit to the city. The second reason
is comparatively speaking. quite mod
ern. Some fifteen or sixteen years ago.
the city council found 1t necessary to
make certain street alterations. The
mouse was very much in the way. but
the good people OF Worcester would
rot suffer the house breakers to de-
mohsh the premises. Accordingly II
was decided TO make an attempt TO
move the house In its entirety several
yards away. Excavations were com
menced. the ground was tunneled. and
by means OF an immense crane and
otner appliances the structure was
safely removed. The removal was
witnessed by large gathering of citi.
zens, charge being made to watch
the novel feat-Country Life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
MAKES SILVER FROM GOLD.
Oregon Chemist Experts to Produce
Gold from New Metal.

]. La Rix. chemist and metallurgist
Of Merlin, Ore, has made silver from
gold and developed a new metal from
slate from which he expects to pro-
duce gold. From his notes, which were
scanned by the government inspectors.
1t seems that he has developed a new
metal from commercial slate. abun-
dant here, which has an affinity for
the atom of gold and silver which he
calls ''rixum." The theory he has been
working on is the disintegration Of the
atom into unitions to the silver atom.
The process consists OF a strong
acid solution combined with powerful
electric currents and long exposures
to their action. causing the destruction
of a portion of the atom by electrical
conveyance into a similar solution of
rixum.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
An Arctic Railway.

July 18th saw the opening of a rail-
road which Is said to be the farthest
north of any road yet built. English
capitalists wanting n supply OF Swed-
ish iron all tho year round. have built
railroad from the mines. or iron ore
deposits. near Gellivare. TO ofoten. Oh
the coast OF Norway. For some time
ore has been carried on a branch OF
the road tc the Norwegian flord from
the mines or hills Mt Kirunayara and
Narwik. Gellivare is an inland town
OF Sweden. nearly iifty miles north OF
the Arctic circle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
POPE Plus x BLESSES THOUSANDS
GATHERED in ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL

with the sun streaming in from the
window behind. was the new pope. HIS
rich papal robes shone respleudent
amidst the more somber colors OF
those who stood beside him.
For few moments the tall form
remained perfectly sill-the pontih
was gazing at the crowd beneath. The
deafening rear Of cheers showed no
signs of diminishing. Mgr. Merry del
Val and others waved for peace, but
none came. Then Plus X raised his
hand. In the twinkling of an eye the
crowd. mad with excitement but mo-
ment before. became dumb and a
deathlike silence prevailed throughout
the basilica. II was broken only by
the clear. strong voice OF the new
pope. "Ajutorium nostrum in nomine
domini." he chanted. like the keys OF
a magnificent organ struck by a mas
ter hand. The response swelled up
from the crowd below.
There was another silence and an
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Directory curiosities.

tiian four pages Of Browns" in its
commercial section and another page
IN the court portion. But the 'Smiths"
put even this fine record into mere in
signifiance. monopolizing no fewer
tnan nine pages all to themselves.
Harry" and John" being responsible
for a column each. Nearly eighteen
pages are occupied by public-houses.
six being all that are required for
bskers' shops.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Cremation in Scotland.

Cremation is growing in public
favor in Scotland. From the latest
report Of the Scottish Burial Reform
and Cremation society we learn that
for the year ended September 80 last
% cremations were carried out in
Scotland. being an increase OF 10 over
die number OF the preceding year.
The total up to the present time is
l22- For reduced charge OF 6
suineas certificate is now issued in
Scotland carrying the rights. first. TO
one cremation. either in Glasgow or
any of the crematoria in Great Brit
ain, and. second, to niche for de.
posit OF the ashes in the Columbar.nm
at Maryhill, Glasgow.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
roIstoi Is PessimIs.lc.

Count Tolstoi is contributing to a
Paris review an article which con-
tains a pessimistic survey of the in
evitable progressive decline of liberty
under all forms of government. Count
Tolstoi says the recognition of the
right of enforcing obedience to law is
a feature of autocratjc systems as well
as of revolutionary and socialistic
ideals. Modern technical improve
ments have SO strengthened modern
government that revolutions by force
have become impossible. hence the
only effective means of securing true
liberty is the adoption of religious
conception of life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

revolution, which each seemed to
think had been brought about by di-
vine favor, and a terrific effort was
made to get out in time With ex-
traordinary rapidity the basilica was
almost deserted. The attendants hung
the banner outside, and as all the
thousands waiting in the piazza saw 1t
and realized what was intended, a
great shout of approval arose
Then came sudden revulsion. AS
quickly az the banner had been let
down 1t was drawn up. The plans
again had been changed. The last
rush that Immediately followed for the
doors OF ST. Peters was almost indie
scsibable. How so many people enter
ed the basilica in so short n time with
cut injury will always remain a mys-
terry. Inside the pandemonium in
creased.
AT the gallery window stood Cardi-
nal Mathieu. Mgr Merry del Val and
several other cardinals. The center
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
vaaaries of Our Language.

The late DIR. Tanner when in par
lament once moved the house OF com
mons to uproarious laughter by his
uncertainty with regard to the WORD
"schedule." First he made the "ch"
hard. in the American manner. and
when that was received with laugh
ne paused and foundered over II like
Startled schoolboy. AS he plunged
from cDe pronunciation to another the
house shouted with merriment As a
matter of fact. the best English die
tionaries give a choice between "sed
ule.' "skedule" and shedule."
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
MAKING A STRONG FORTRESS
Fort Monroe, When improvements
Are Completed, viii Be ImpregnabIe.

Fort Monroe, When improvements
Are Completed, viii Be ImpregnabIe.
The Improvement of Fort Monroe is
being prosecuted rapidly by the war
department. One hundred new mines
have been received. The anchors for
them have been ready since the Span
ksh-American war and as all the cleo
trical apparatus used is still in place.
army officers say the submarine de-
kenses could be made available within
b few days. The facilities for mining
the channel through which an enemy
would have to pass in order to attack
the fort are vastly superior to what
they were in 1898.
The ten-inch disappearing rifles are
being dismounted in several of the
modern batteries in order to give
place to more modern armament. The
unsatisfactory disappearing guns will
be replaced with heavier guns of much
greater power.
The picturesque water battery is be-
ing demolished to make way for sep
arated concrete emplacements. mount
ing rapid-fring guns. When this work
is completed Fort Monroe will be the
most efficient fortification in the coun-
try Army officers say that It Will
be impregnable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
The DAYS of intolerance.

Lawrence and Cassandra South.
wick. Quakers. who were thrashed at
the carttail through the streets OF
Salem for ''prophesying' in puritan
days. are to be commemorated there
by a descendant. Frederick Tanning
Aver. If his design for a monument be
accepted. He proposes to commem-
crate the whipping by the statue OF a
tiger. typifying superstition. and ex-
hibited with ravening jaws reared
above a half stripped woman, into
whose shoulders his claws are fixed.
while man strives to loosen the
grasp.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
HISTORIC CASTLE IN RUINS
Rheinfeis at St. Gear Was Once the
Home of Wilhelm der Crosse.

Hheinfeis at st. Gear Was Once the
Home OF Wilhelm der Crosse.
The famous ruin of the Castle OF
Rheinfels at St Goar. on the Rhine.
collapsed last week. 1t was about
700 years old.
The Castle of Rheinfels, rising 375
feet above the Rhine at the back OF
the little town OF st. Goar. was re-
garded as one OF the most imposing
ruins on the river.
The castle was built by Count Die
ther III of Katzenelnbogen, who died
in 1876. and new Rhine toll was
established there. In 1852 1t was
bravely and successfully defended by
the Hessian General. Won Goerz.
against the French General Count
Tallard. with an army OF 1900 men.
In 1853 the castle was surprised and
taken by the French. who kept a gar
rison in 1t till 1903.
Thirty years later when II was in
the hands of Hessian General 1t was
basely deserted by him and fell into
the possession of the French revolu-
tionary army. In 1897 IL was blown
up. and in 1872 the ruin was sold for
$500. The ruin was bought In 1913
by Prince William OF Prussia. sfter.
ward German Emperor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
studyine witcheraft Craze.

George L. Burr. professor the de-
partment OF niedlaeval history In Cor
nell university. Is taking trip on a
bicycle through New England in
search of information on witchcraft.
For several years Prof. Burr has been
deeply interested in the Salem per-
secution OF witches and similar move
ments. By visiting the places where
witchcraft is said to have been prac-
ticed he expects to gain large addi-
tions to the lore in his possession.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Two Remarkable Families.

In Webster county. West Virginia,
live two remarkable families. Cur
renee Gregory has thirteen sons, all
over six feet tall and all weighing
more than 1s0 pounds. Each boy
owns farm. Mr.. Gregory is still
young at ~. His wife does all the
housework at Go years The other
family is that of Benjamin Hamrick.
near neighbor OF the Gregorys. He
is six feet five inches tall and has
nine sons. all over SIX feet tall. They
weigh from LEE to 226 pounds
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Supreme Court sustains the Foot
Ease Trade-Mark

Buffalo, ". Y--Jurticc faushiin in supreme Court
has granted Permanent Injunction With ensfs
aEafnst Paul u, Hudson aud Others Of New York
city, restraining them from making selling foot
powder which the court declares Is an imitation and
tised and sold over the country. The owner OF the
Trademark " fouiEAae,' Il Allen :. Oimated Of
lie Roy n y, and the decision In this sut nphod,
his Trademark and renders All parties liable who
frsnduleuty attempt to pfunt by the extensive
. foot- Ease" adyertslnE IN placing on the market
the spurious and similar appearing preparation in-
volved tu The case. This tho court declares was
designed In imitation and infringement tho gen.
Inc " footE Base" Similar suits viii be brought
against othurs who now infringing on the le,ot
Easo Trademark rights.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF.
Little Girl Had Found Out What
Caused the Lightning.

Gertrude's father ,.ought camera
a short time ago. and tiny Gertie has
been much Interested In everything he
did with H. One evening recently n
heavy thunderstorm came up. Usual,
ly Gertie was afraid of thunder and
lightning. but this evening she stood
by The window watching the flashes
OF lightning in quite an unconcerned
manner Come away from that win.
dow Gertie,' said her brother Tom.
who Is not over and above brave dur
ing thunderstorm. Pooh, Who's
airald?' answered Gertrude. 81 know
now what makes the lightning: it's
the angels taking hashlight pictures. :"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
HoW'S THIS7

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars reward for my
case q catarh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
y. J. cHRNEY s CO., Prors.. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known y ]. Cheney
for the last Is years and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and fnanri-
ally able to carry out any obligations made by
q their firm.
WEST q TRUAX Wholesale Dnrriets Toledo
Ohio; WALDlNG. KINNAS * MARVIN. Whole
sale Druggists. Toledo, Ohio
Halls Cntnffh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonikls sent free. Price ISc per
bottle. Sold By all druggists.
Halls Family Pills arc tho best.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
POPE Plus x BLESSING THE woRL o.

the window In front now hastily drew
1t up. With every sign of excitement
they motioned to the crowd to go back
to the steps of St. Peters.
A great cry arose. Those who few
moments before were fighting their
way into the cathedral struggled with
redoubled energy to get out. 1t was
the climax of the excitement-the new
pope was going to bless the world
from the outside of the basilica, which.
had not been done since the days when
the Vatican ruled Rome. 1t was
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new
things OF everyday use In the market
and who 10 reasonably satisfied with
the old, We would suggest that a trial
Of Defiance Cold Water Starch be
made at once. Not alone because IL
is guaranteed by the manufacturers
to be superior to any other brand.
but because each 10c package con-
tains 16 ozs.. while all the other kinds
contain but 10 ozs. It is safe to say
that the lady who once uses Defiance
Starch will use no other. Quality
and quantity must win.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
seaInnIna Of . eIo eusIne.s.

A man has built up big business at
Puget Sound near Vancouver, as the
result of holiday excursion. Instead
Of loafing aimlessly he used his eyes.
and. noticing a little FISH. which he
took to be sardine. had some timed.
with the ultimate result that his estab-
lishment has this year sent out 175 900
cases. And the market is not yet
plutted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

An artist draws a picture. an equine
draws dray. tho man who marries
draws a blank. sometimes, we've heard
them say; thirsty man draws water,
blossom draws the bee; If | can only
draw my pay. that's good enough for
me.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
FIr.t Como. FIrst served.

We would rather sell our fine San
Luis valley lands to Colorado farmers.
Best water rights. fertile soil. low
prices. easy terms. II easterners come
first-and they're coming fast-we will
sell to them. of course. Send for our
new booklet and see what you're miss
ing. The Colorado Bureau OF Immigra-
tion. GIG Majestic Bldg. Denver, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Explained.

Towne-Subbubs says his house Is
only eight miles from city hall.
Browne-But it's only six miles by
the railroad. Towne-strange, He
should know that II he uses the rail-
road. Browne-Oi he knows IL. He
uses the railroad for six miles and
walks the other two.-Philadelphia
Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

His best girl was a kodak fiend. an,
when he fell on his knees 10 propose
she shouted: Don't novel l want Il
get my cameraH'
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

-'wns II n genuine picnicY'' ct shoul,
say sol The cream was full OF files: tn
butter full Of ants-and thcro was onl!
one spoon for six persons"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

Teacher-Can you tell me at what
age a man usually begins to get bald?
Bright Pupil-What kinu OF man
married or single?
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

My dear sir" began the bunco man
your face strikes me as being famil.
lar "So?" coldly replied the intclll-
gent farmer. MY fist most generally
strikes folks for being that way"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

Aren't you afraid OF trusts2" aslSe,
answered Senator Sorghum but 1 hayi
found out that II a man II polite and in
dustrious. trust is n right good EN-
ploycr''
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

A back country paper says: "A mad
dog bit Major Konk on the left leg re-
Gently. II was a sad happening. but
the dog is slowly recovering"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

you must put your best foot for
ward II you want to succeed" "Pshawi
The up-to-dnte men get there with both
feet"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

After the average man strikes It ricf
" Keeps him busy trying to forget his
old acquaintance
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

No chromos or cheap premiums.
but n better quality and onc-third
more OF Defiance Starch for tie same
price Of other starches.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

II understand you hnve Just returned
from the halls OF legislation" "Whs
said l made any haula?,
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

The secret of the popularity OF paxters
"pullhsed" 5,cent cigar Is revealed In one
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

as " you were drunk last night, Second
Mosquito-I was. II was so dark that
l bit old Mr. soaker by mistake.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

to make her worth $50 We'll / do:
she Hicks the plates SO clean they don't
need any washing"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

rdo not believe Piso's cure for Consumption
has equal for coughs and eolds.-JoHs v
BoYER, Trinity Springs Ind. Feb 10. iooQ
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
in the makeup OF Baxter's Buiihead s.
cent cigar. Try one and soc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13
Smoke na1ler'a ''Buiihead'' s-cent cigar

Did you sec the great spectacle nt
the cnthcdrnl2' mo. l had left my
spectacles at home"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

To Cure n Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fnils TO cure. 2dc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-08-13

Whom they nrst became Intimate she
called him Charlie. but when she began
TO call him Mr. he knew he had missed