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The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

America S cup without being impressed
By the difference in the cost of the cup
defender of today and her predecessor
Of less than score of years ago. 1t
goes without saying that there are rea-
sons for all this. for no man has so
much money that he spends it just for
the sake of getting rid Of it. But it
does seem a trihe absurd to spend $685.
COO for the. construction and rigging of
the Reliance when the old Puritan, one
OF the best defenders the cup has ever
had cost when in the water. fully rig
red and equipped, about s25o 600
II was thought that the adoption last
year OF a new rule of measurement by
the New York Yacht club, the custodi-
an Of the Americas cup, would have
the effect of reducing the cost of cup
boats. This result was expected to be
arrived at through the limitations put
unon the tendency toward freak con-
atruction. which. it must be admitted,
had about gone the limit But along
come the Reliance and the Shamrock
III. the first boats to be built after the
adoption of the new rules. and they
cost more than any of their predeces-
-ors. the most expensive racing yacht
nn to the present time having been the
rnIucky Constitution. into which $780,
tfd IS said to have been poured.
If the cup races were now what they
were once and always should be-
taets between a distinctively American
and a distinctively European type Of
ft-the expense Of defending the cup.
b say nothing Of the cost Of coming
avsr after it. would be comparatively
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12
THE AUTHOR OF MRS. JACK"

The Az HOR OF m KS. JACK.
The star of that brainy woman,
Grace Livingston Furniss, IS decidedly
in the ascendant. Her "Mrs. Jack" is
conceded to be one of the best come
dies ever written by an American.
This play was written to fit Alice
Fischer, who has made fortune with
the piece. Miss Furniss' "Gretna
Green" was dismal affair, but this
setback is as nothing when it is con-
sidered that most of her work has
been successful. She has done some
excellent work in collaboration, and it
is said that her royalties are very
large. But, large as they are, however,
it IS likely that they will be even lar
ger next season, when, If Dame Ru-
NOR is not at fault, three new plays
from her pen will be presented.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

Lottie Blair Parker wrote compost
tions at school and then went on the
stage. She got to be a leading wo-
man and wrote a one act play for a
newspaper competition. This piece,
white Roses" was done at the Ly-
ceun theater, in New York, and
about eight years ago her "'Way
Down East" was produced. It. is run
ming yet. She also wrote "'Way
Down South" which, renamed "Un-
der Southern Skies,H had much to do
with making Grace George a success
ful star. Mrs. Parker's royalties one
year were in excess of $15O,00O. Miss
Blair that was is the wife of Harry
Doel Parker, who induced w. A.
Brady TO read "'Way Down East"
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

of the old fashioned contests unless
boats should be especially built for the
purpose. Besides owing to the fact
that the multiplicity of railroads has
removed the greatest incentive to rapid
boat travel I question whether there
are now any more of the captains of
the tyne of such famous Old Fellows as
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

Billy Youngblood. strother Wiley. Ben
Taber and Bart Bowen.
The best known boats of the periods
just before, during and shortly after the
war were the Charmer. which was
burned about ten miles above Donald
sonville with nearly 1000 bales of cotton
on board; the Princess. which made
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12
LEE AND THE
STEAMBOAT MEN.

Harry Matson. Nat Green, Truman c.
Holmes, Pat Yore, T. P. Leathers. J. W.
Cannon, j. NJ. White. w c. Wilson, Jim
Ure and J. w. Tobin. 1t s.said that
these men knew every drop of water in
the river, and while this is merely a fig
ure of speech. it is a fact, to which I
have on hundreds of occasions been
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

witness. that they were able to take
their boats safely through the channel
on nights SO dark that it was impossible
to see the smokestacks from either end
of the boat.
A later crop of daring pilots and cap
tains embraced the names of Enoch
King. Charles Pierce. Ben Thornburg
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

-E cannot read the ac-
counts of the various
doings of the men
charged with getting
the Reliance into the
best possible shape for
the preliminary and
trial races which may
result in her selection
as the defender of the
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

that the cost of her successor. the May
flower was only about $4,000 more. The
Volunteer, which came next, probably
involved an expenditure before her crew
went on board Of close to $4,000 while
the Yigilant was the first defender to
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

exceed the 100000 mark. her cost being
generally estimated at about SIPS. 600
The Defender. the boat which showed
the Valkyrie III. such a clean pair of
heels, cost in the neighborhood of s175.-
600. and the Columbia made the mem
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12
lY MAIoR JoHN e. Rowland.

BY MAJOR JOHN &. ROWLAND.
Major john T. Rowland now pros
porous business man of New York city
was for many years a clerk on the IA
rnous Steamboats, of the lower Mississippi
river and an Intimate friend of most of
those daring pilots whose exploits have
been related in story and verse What
he says is therefore entitled to more than
ordinary considerahon.l
(uuR IR THOMAS LIPTON'S sugges-
ton that a series of old fash
Toned races between Mississip-
pf river steamboats, be made a
feature of the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition and Mark
Twain's Endorsement of the
suggestion bring to mind one
Of the most picturesque phases of Amer
4can life. a phase too in which I had
the pleasure of participants OF course
to me the statement that Mark Twain
was once a pilot is funny and ] am
tempted to believe that the famous au-
thor's well known sense of humor is all
that prevents him from correcting this
very general impression. 1 remember
having conversed upon this very sub
ject with Bart Bowen. the captain who
according to Twain taught him the
river. 1t was a few years after young
Clemens had begun to write funny
things. I had not enjoyed the acquaint-
ance OF the future humorist, but Bowen
aoid me that Clemens did nothing more
than what was known on the Mississip-
pi boats as clubbing it," However
that may be. it is certain that he was
on the boats, that his experience there
prompted his selection Of the pen name
which ne has since made world famous.
and we old Mississippi river boatmen
are proud of his one time connection
with us.
1 think that series Of races on the
Mississippi would prove interesting and
attractive to the visitors to the St
Louis exposition but do not very we'll
see how it is possible to reproduce one
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-12

bers of the syndicate which built her
go down into their pockets for about an
equal amount. The Constitution, which
was finally compelled 70 lower her col
ors in the trial races to the old Column
bia. went all Of her predecessors one
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01
The Old Folks.

The gathering Of the old folks at
the Tabernacle grounds yesterday was
probably as enjoyable as anything Of
the kind ever given in the city. The
weather was as nearly perfect as could
have been desired and hundreds of
gray heads were present and partici-
pated in the pleasures of the day. Dur
ing the morning program of speeches,
music and recitations was enjoyed
and in the afternoon there was more
program and dance on the pavilion.
At noon the old folks were seated at
tables ladened with the best of every.
thing that loving hands and cult
nary ability could supply, and Of
course they enjoyed it all. These
gatherings should be encouraged
and every support given them In the
future, as it has been in the past.
The old folks enjoy getting together
and it is only in this way that many
Of them meet their friends of bygone
years who have grown gray and hest
tate to go out frequently. The low
ing hand clasps and hearty greetings
of yesterday will be cherished in the
memory Of many of those at the
gathering and it is an unfortunate
fact sad to contemplate that many
of these dear old souls shook hands
for the last time. They are passing
one by one, and oh how rapidly. 1t is
this one here, that one there, and it Is
always someone's loving father,
mother, brother or sister, and how we
hate to have them go. The younger
people cannot show too great consid-
Grafton for their elders and should
provide as much pleasure as possible
for them in their declining years.
There is not young person in the
city who would not have been bene-
fitted by Il visit to the tabernacle
grounds yesterday, If they had watch
ed the light flare up in faded eyes as
hand grasped hand in warm greeting.
God bless the old people, our fathers
mothers and grandparents, and may
their later years be days of peace,
plenty and happiness,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01
Local lettings.

A. II. Brown of Lewiston was Lo-
gan visitor Thursday.
Osborne and Hodges machine extras
for sale by John Bench, at w. N.
Thomas old stand. 75tS
Mr.. G.. w. Thatcher made business
trip to Idaho Falls Wednesday and
Thursday.
Sewing Machines cleaned and repair
ed. Singer Sewing Machine Store,
SO First North street. Phone 50z. 72tS
Miss Alice Read of the N. j. A. is
at home from two months outing
trip in Idaho and Wyoming.
IS REWARD for the return of a sor-
rell mare branded NC. N. Sommer. If
Mrs. NJ. o. Cow ans and Master Tay
lor Lyman, of ToOele, are in Logan
visiting DR.. G. A. Gowans.
Skanchv has sold car loads
shingles because he sells cheap. Also
chicken wire at bargains. Call and
get figures on doors and windows.
Miss Edith Gourlay of Ogden is the
guest of Miss Martha Fisher She
will visit in Logan for ten days or
more.
Kimball Brothers have some of the
best buggles and spring wagons ever
brought to Logan at the 10. Foundry
building-go and see them. If
Mr.. and Mrs. Ripley S. Lyon are
here from Los Angles, CAL, and will
be located at The Lincoln for at least
month.
WE HAVE ON HAND BLACK,
RED, GREEN, BLUE, TAN AND
WHITE SHOE LACES, FOR HAND
BAGS AND BELTS. CITY SHOE
STORE.
Fish and Game Warden Thornley,
has recently arrested two violators of
the fish law. They were caught fishing
in stream near Smithheld that has
been closed for two years. Both are
poor men, and as the penalty for such
an otfense Is about S25. Mr.. Thornley's
kindly disposition and official duties
conflict in this case to such an extent
that he hardly knows what to do.
The men will probably be taken before
Justice Smith at Smithfield.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01
Bailey Pianos.

Something which satisfies the critical
ear, and appeals to all music lovers.
They have much of the elegance,
strength, act ion and durability of the
highest price pianos. Prices from
S275 up. We also have some great
bargains in slightly used pianos.
One beautiful 500 Steinway (up-
right) at 1925 cash.
one splendid new 500 Needham(up-
right, very art istc case design, $500.
Ole magnificent $500 Schiller piano
(Non hiph-grade action 1915.
One beautiful $3.50 upright fancy
walnut case 800.
One fine Mahogany upright Price
$500 for $l75.
One upright VERY beautiful casc) Of
standard make, Sl75.
one Stcinway square lin good condi-
tom $3.50.
New pianos from $3.50 up.
Organs from $40 up.
From this partial list it will be seer
that our prices are extremely low.
G. & b, Thatcher,
ID South Main and Center SITS,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01

The Ladies Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian church gave a re-
ception on the church lawn Tuesday
afternoon and evening in honor OF
Mrs. Slower, who, together with her
two sons, Noble and Howard, left yes
terday morning for Berkeley, CAL,
where they will make their future
home. Mrs. Slower has been a faith
full and valued member Of the society
for twenty years and during that
time her many admirable traits have
endeared her to hearts Of the men,
bers. Fifty or sixty Of her intimate
friends were present at the reception
and after enjoying dainty refresh
ments wished her great good and
much happiness in her change.
A fracas at the Star Valley Hotel
at Alton, Wyoming, last Saturday,re-
suited in the killing Of Will Davis, a
young man well known in this city,
and the wounding Of John Merrill, a
one-time resident of Smithield. The
braw grew out of gambling and was
engaged in by George Lemons OF
Mendon and John Merrill on one side
and Davis on the other, Merrill and
Lennon using rifles and Davis a
revolver. Merrill had an arm riddled
with bullets, and three fingets shot
away, while Davis was killed and Lem
mon escaped unhurt. 1t Is claimed
that it was Merrill's bullet that killed
Davis, but of course that will have to
be decided by investigation. Merrill
and Lennon are both under arrest at
this time and will be tried for murder.
The First National Bank is now
located in the newly fitted building
at the corner of Main and First North
streets, and the bank boys look as
happy as little shaver with his first
pair Of red top boots. And there Is
just cause for pride and pleasure in
the change, as the quarters now &C.
cupied by the bank are much more
commodious and present truly
charming appearance. In fact the
z. G. NJ. 1. building has been convert
ed into modern up-to-date building
from stem to stern, and Is now a
credit to the city. A cornice has been
placed along the top on the north side,
also above the first floor, and the UNI
slightly cobble-stone construction on
the north has been covered with
cement and blocked so that it resem-
bles magnificent stone building. A
front stairway has been placed in the
building and 1t Is now possible to get
to the upper floors without having to
go down to First West to find an
entrance. The front of the building
has been painted and the upper floors
converted into as slightly rooms as is
possible without leveling up the floors.
The second floor will be used as office
rooms, three of which are already
engaged by DR.. G. A. Gowans, who
insists that he Is going to make the
SWEETEST rooms in town out OF them.
The third floor will be occupied by the
l.. o. o. +. lodge. The corner room
on the lower floor, now occupied by the
First National, has been ceiled,
papered and frescoed until it is per-
feet beauty. AS soon as the floor is
covered with linoleum or oiled and
Cashier Fleming gets large map or
calendar in front Of his official desk,
the room will present an appearance
second to none in the city.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01
John Johnson & Son
MILLVlL,LE

Dealer In general merchandise, full
line of groceries and staple articles,
prices reasonable. good reatment and
satisfaction guaranteed. Yeates's old
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01
| Lesson About CASTLE Soaps.

The U. S. dispensatory defines
CASTLE Soap thus:
"Soap prepared from olive oil
and soda.
Basing the compromising OF all
medicinal and toilet articles upon
that authority, all CASTLE Soap
should be made of those substances.
This Is where the difference lies:
on the market are the so-called
CASTLE Soaps, which do not con-
tain these ingredients.
But there are CASTLE Soaps which
are guaranteed to be pure in the
required compounds.
The CASTLE Soaps we have are OF
the latter class, and our stock Is so
complete that you can always come
with assurance of getting what you
want.
All Of the old favorites are here:
LA TOSCA, DRUGGISTS, LA
PERLA, WASH-RAG.
ritter BROS. DRUG GO.
Logan, Utah, Franklin, Preston
and Montpelier, Idaho.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-01

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20

Tailor Suits OF all wool cheviot, high
cut collars, blouse finished with tat.
feta bands; s1c.5O suits for 81. 81.
e Tailor Suits Of plain cloth and fancy
mixtures, best styles, sold to $3.50,
now $40.
Tailor Suits Of Venetian Broadcloth
and chevlot, this seasons choicest
sold to $50. now $12.b0.
New Dressy Suits Of Pebble tCheviot
and Broadcloth, blouse and straight
cut coats, sold to $3.50, now, SIS.
Swell Tailored Suits of finest mate
rails, all the wanted shades sold to
$3.50, now SEQ. and 7finer ones reduced
In (. like proportions. III,
Womens Fitted Back Coats, colors
"and black, $3.50 worth to $3.50. a
New cut Kersey Coats, black. brown
and castor. best $3.50 ones, for So
Military Coats In tall the wanted
shades cord and velvet trimmings,
instead Of $3.50 they are IS.
Military Coats, full three-quarter
lengths, sold to SlS.75; this sale makes
them $40.
Finest Coats Of Panne cheviot and
Kersey, three-quarter length, elegant-
ly lined and finished, sold to $3.50,
now S16.
Misses Full Length Coats,'in military
effects, sold to $3.50, now 70.
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Ark Goods.

Full OF Xmas suggestions
as an egg is Of meat, and at
such little prices, too.
81 Boa utiful Ready Made Cushions,
some hand embroidered, trimmed In
various warps, will be on sale Mon
day for less than cost of material;
ample to choose from, f1.DS to $50.
Lot OF csc. Lithograph Cushion Tops,
various subjects, for, each, Zoe.
Ready Made Pin Cushions, dainty,
with lace and RIBBON trimming. for
25c.
Others. ella borat ely trimmed, to 90.
Handsome Burnt Leather Center ]
pieces. appliqued on plush, new and
artistic In design. will be priced Mon
day TO half their real value. $500 10
80
pretty Table Covers, scarfs and Cen
terpieces made OF tan linen ready
hemstitchsd. with beautiful fruit and
flower designs: these sold for :5c.. and
Sc: choice of lot Monday, loo.
Hundreds OF Cushion Cords and Tas~
sells. every imaginable color, 900 Kind
for zoe.
French Satteen AIantel Draperies.
full length. fringed, variety OF colors,
ctoi,e t0c.
Handsome Silk and Velour Draper
les for $3.50 and S:OS.
Pretty Work Baskets, tied with va
r.ous colurs of ribbon, ample choosing
for 70C
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Misses Box Coats Of fine quality
Z.beline, sold to SIC, now $50 ~
childrcns Coats of fine quality Kerr
soy. full length, stole: collars. Instead
a Of $3.50 they are. 81. *
childrens s. Box Refers now 90. 90.
s3es BOX Refers are $3.50.
Best SO Walking Skirts, In black and
navy, full flare. for S1.DS.
All Wooltsa Melton Skirts, neatly
trimmed. are %. so.
Best $3.50 Skirts of Scotch mixtures.
full elcven-gore flare, now %,
$3.50 Melton Cloth Walking Skirts.
Oxford and black. -60c.
Handsome Seal Goats, best cut I'm
est tailoring and finish, lined with
Skinner satin; s25 coats, now f1o.oo.
Finest Grade Persian Lamb Goats,
made ovnr the --latest models, per- ect
fitting; SOS values. for 800.
Mems $500 Bath Robes of reversible err
blanket cloth, now = o. "
Mems IS Bath Robes for: 81 .es
Women's Full Length kimonas OF
German namel all the colorinss;
S1.8S. worth So.
House Gowns, Wrappers and Dress.
ing sacques OF silk. cashmere ana
flannelette and percale, from 3oc. to
$50.
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Comfor ,,ab,es and Blankets.
As handsome a present lp1

As handsome a present lo1
the money as can be found. 7.
Lamps wool comfortables, covered
with pretty figured sslkollness on - Po y
aides the usual 50 ere enss' p Tor Conc.
,ortables eaual In weight and warmth
to down, are price marked ta'oo
French eatteen Covered Down cp a.
fortables, attractive oests tts' ~
Illuminated Cotton c9mtortanles;;
covered with figured silkollne, ssvsEat
grades and sizes. ths pFeoe sea4 = =
80 Some ~ Comforts & are price marked
ia white woo, Rlanksts' extra
heavy deep fleece !, thlrty'three pa,Fss; ~
tho $40 ones VIII be on sale Monday
e Sons io-4 Blankets are $3.50,
Heavy E,eeced Angora blankets'
ia and 1874, white, gray ane tAs'
your plck from the LOT for Sl,no 2 Pa'F'
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Fine Candies. r.

P'rices:s;are by .'ll p9f'l11F
Fancy High Grade Chocolates. In all,
navors,. with, nut tops. SOC, ,is3,is
Cream Almonds, 12c.
Walnut ana Peanut Fudge. He.
Peanut Candles for 10O.s
Cream Chocolate Drops. 1Oc.
A regular Christmas assortment OF
pure peppermint and lemon ga nay Tor
70. a.,
One lot OF Clear Candy Toys. loe,
Nethersole Kisses. 50,
Pop Corn Brittle. Lie.
Chocolate Chips, Dragee. Winter.
green Waters. Nougat and Caramells-
regular Csc. mixture, TOR loe. -
A four pound box OF Chocolates {! an q
Coneerved Fruit. ~ %.
AZ A Handsome Burnt Leather y Gase;
that can be used afterwards as
glove box. tllled With 5Choeo \! Is J.
Creams. for, Sl,DS, * Il
French Candy, 90,
Cream Chocolates, loo,
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Alot OF Sable Dye Fox Double Boas,
with two large brushes, tlei value.' for
$3.50. E;i5s I. 100. -.
Real Mink Cluster sha pcs. i:wi TN DARK
natural stripe:iI for %. Os: 5ii1 81 4
Real Moufflon settof silver, gray,
with flat muff and new. shape peler-
ine, 80 value, for Sls.
Real Mink Double Stripe u Pelerlne'
satin lined. with round shaped back
trimmed with tails. tor 1877. 90 ~.
slx. Striped Aluff to match Tor *1o
French coney Boas, three. yards long.
for S3.OS.
Glossy Black Imported Hare bo 's.
and Scarfs for H2.4s.
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-. ai5i TX Ri, 3g b ~ I. ~ y.5.
.Hemsutched: Linen Tray Cloths
1Sxa7 open work. borders for S1gc.
Hemstitched' ana. Open Work Pillow
shams: e-latesst size, for5 aec'
The, Holiday Bureau scarfs; fancy
new styles; two yards long; the sale
Monda **ssc.
Pretty open WORK Fine5All Linen
Danmask Carving Cloths, Soc
Gift Towels. s.all squire *ltnen, With
double row Nopen5. work borders. all
white -or corors. Zoe. 500 I
Fine Linen Huck Towels. open, hem;
stitched: wit1idamaak . borders. usual tsllal
25c. value, each. Zoe
Pure Linen Damask Doylies. SNOW '1t'G',a
i7.tnch All Linen Damask Doyliess
Pure Linenjf Dinner Napkins. five
elghths size, iunequaled anywhere tor
less than $1.25; these per dozen. 9A'
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To The Children !.

Hurry In your gucsses. because we
will count the letters that Santa Claus
has received on wednesday night. and
al gue.scs must be iii BY noon on
Thur.day-Xmas Eve. The prizes will
be awarded at $40 r.. N. Xmas Eve
to the boy and girl guessing the near.
est to the number of letters received.
Until Xmas santa Claus will have no
regular route, but will walk. around
different portions Of the city. SO
have your letters ready all the time;
you do not know whom you VIII meet
him. Have you seen the life-sized doll
and full-rigged steel man-of-War TO
he given as prizes? IaE sE
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'eWarranted.to.w Wear Black SILK
Tafeta, full yard wide. made :: for a..
New York retailer to- have sold for
sl.e5 a yard our prIca: will be 0scs....
Yard Wide Back Taffeta. the pure
silk 81 best, full lustfas the !price-swllly !,
be 900. ssi.s 4; .5fSs.
Yard Wide white. Habutai, hand
made, laundcrs perfectly. the same
usually sold for. 80, for 49c.
Lot Of Pongee Silks, shades for shirt
waists and many. other purposes that
soc. silk is..bousht for, the price, 26c.
300. yard buys Peau de cygnes,
Wash Taffetas and other Silk Fab
rlcs that cost from 55c: to 6oc.
44c. for All Pure SILK Black Peau
de Sole, the quality. In 19-inch width
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:a $3.50 Tor a $3.50 Handsome Flat
shape Satin Lined Pelerinea Of brown
!, lynx (spec!aD
~; Misses, White Lynx and Silver Gray
B SETS, the long Boa. With cord and FUR
tails, for %. go II Z. Il. T 3
sets OF Water Mink. Brown. Sable
Hare and Gray Fox, 1915 q set
chlldren's White Imported Angora
Sets for $i.26,
white Lamb and Silver Tipped Hare
Gets for children for 0sc. .,5
Black sheared Coney Cluster scarfs.
4 with six tails for Toe.