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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-25

American citizens to do work.
In a letter to subscribers to the Ur
expedition, the Rev. DIR. John 2. Peters,
chairman of the advisory board. says:
"On June 19, 1900. an application was
made for an trade to eXcaVate Maugheir,
Ur of the Chaldes and Nawawis ruins in
close proximity in southern Babylonia,
and the required typographical map was
submitted with this application. The
application was in all respects in con-
formity with the law of the Turkish
empire governing excavations.
No permission to excavate has been
obtained, nor has any satisfactory rea-
son been given for the failure to grant
such permission. Later, at the suggeS-
ton of the Turkish authorities, Tel
Ibrahim was substituted for Maugheir,
with the same result.
DIR. Edgar J. Banks, the director of
the expedition. has been in CONSTANT
nople since January II, 1901, earnestly
pressing the Turkish government, with
the cooperation of the United States le-
cation for permission to excavate."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-25
ANOTHER GOOD Rain.
Nearly Half an Inch Fell Last
Night.

Last nights rain came to save the
old fashioned weather prophets who
always expect rain when the moon
changes. The rain amounted to 33
hundredths of an inch plenty to author
ize the changing of the moon.
The promise of cooler weather. sent
out yesterday, has not amounted to a
great deal out the forecaster reiterates
and says today. partly cloudy to-
night and Wednesday. Slightly cooler
southwest portion tonight
Today's corn and wheat region bulle-
tin says:
Light showers have fallen in the
southwestern and central counties and
heavier showers in the northeastern,
extending into northwestern Missouri.
There has been a general though slight
fall in temperature in Kansas and
western Missouri, and in the Omaha
and Minneapolis districts. with a slight
rise in the eastern districts. Showers
have occurred in all districts
The maximum and minimum temper
atures reported from the Kansas sta
tions for the "a hours ending this NOM
ing at seven o'clock were as follows:
Baker Sc, 64: Concordia 80, Sc; Dodge
City, 80. IS; Dresden 80. So; Fort Scott
80. -; Hays 92, "a; Macksville 30, 66;
Mcpherson 90, "A; Manhattan 80. 62;
Usage City Sc, 6S; Sedan 80. "A: Topeka
81. SIS: Toronto 80 20: Wichita 80, "A.
The wind at noon was south blowing
s miles an hour. The hourly tempera-
lures recorded by the government ther-
mometer today were as follows:
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NEARLY 1000 MORE.
Population of wyandotte County Has
Increased.

In the recent statement of Kansas
1903 population by counties, the figures
for Wyandotte and Atchison counties
were those of last year, as no 1908 re-
turns had been made for either. at that
date Since then. however, this years
statistical abstract of Wyandotte has
been received by the Kansas state
board of agriculture, and shows a total
population for the county of S1,251, or a
gain of 69S4 inha bitants.
This will change the total 1903 popu-
lation of Kansas from 1.4S7, ,S47, as pre-
viously reported, ito ], ,494, ,S31, and place
Wyandotte county at the head of the
list for having made the greatest gain,
Sedgwick reporting the next largest
increase 1921. Atchison county made
no enumeration of inhabitants this
yeaF.
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4 CLOUDBURST.
MarysviIle Isolated by a Rise in
the Blue.
Came Up Is Feet in Z Hours
Flooding the Town.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 25.-A special
10 the Star from Marysville, Kas., says:
A cloudburst here early today caused
the Big Blue river to rise 16 feet in
seven hours filing the bottoms with
water from three to Is feet deep and
flooding fifty houses in Marysville.
People in the bottoms took refuge in
trees and on house tops. Seventy five
were rescued in boats. One of the
rescuing parties was headed by Con-
gresham Calderhead. As far as known
no lives were lost. The town is prac-
tically cut off from communication
with the outside
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in effect a department of insular de-
tendencies, where the problems were
new co our people, and were in them
selves of great difficulty.
Moreover, aside from your work in
these two divisions of the government
service l appreciate most keenly the in
valua BILE service and assistance you
have rendered me in innumera BILE mat
ters of weight not coming directly in
your departmental province, but in
which / sought your aid with the GER
tainty of not being disappointed Your
position on the Alaskan boundary COM
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EXPECTS MORE RAIN.
Day or Two of Unsettled Weather
Says Cider Smith.

'Cider" Smith thinks that rainy
weather will come and go during the
next few days with some semblance of
regularity.
'sThrea atening weather with some
showers for a couple of days and then
fair weather until Sunday afternoon or
night and then rain"
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WILL NOT DIG.
Plan to Excavate in Babylon Has
Been Abandoned.

New York, Aug. 25--After more than
three years of preparation and effort,
and the expenditure of more than $4,000,
plan for the excavation of Ur of the
ChaIdes and other places in Babylonia
by American explorers has been formal
ly abandoned because the Turkish gov
ernment viii not grant permission to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-25
temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York "A: Boston +;Phila-
delphia =; Washington IS; Chicago "A;
Minnean polls 56 Cincinnati rs; st. Louis
60
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Weather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday. slightly cooler in southwest por-
ton tonight; variable winds.
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of my successor. I shall carry with me
unab bated loyalty to your administra-
ton, confidence in the sound conserva-
tism and patriotic unselfishness of your
policy and enduring gratitude for the
kindness and consideration with which
your friendship has honored me. I shall
not cease to appreciate the sympathy
and lOyalty~tO President Mckinley with
which you took up and carried on his
work-and l shall always be happy to
have been part of the administration di-
rected by your sincere and rugged de-
votion to the true interests of the coun-
try.
Il am, with great respect and esteem,
always, Faithfully yours,
"ELIHU ROOT.
ITO the President"
Oyster Bay. L. l., Aug %.
Hon. Elihu Root. Secretary of War,
Washington. d. c.:
MY Dear Mr.. Root-It is hard in
deed for me to accept your resignation
and do so not only with keen personal
regret but with a lively understanding
of the gap your withdrawal will crea te
in public life. My sense of personal
loss is very great. and yet my sense of
the loss to the nation as a whole is
even greater. You have been over four
years secretary of war. l wonder if
you yourself realize how much you
have accomplished during that period.
If YOU will turn to your first reportS
tons you made in order that the army
might be put on an effective basis, you
can not be but pleased at the way in
which the recommendations have now
been adopted by congress as we'll as by
the administration, and have become
enacted into law or crystallized into
custom. We have never had a public
servant of the government who has
worked harder than you have during
these four years and a half and this
not merely in point of time, but above
all in point of intensity, and your sue
cess has been equal to your labor. The
only reward you have had or can have
is the knowledge of successful achieve
ment, of the performance in fullest
fashion of a great public duty, the do
ing of which was of vital Importance
to the nations welfare.
Your duties have included more
than merely the administra ton of the
department and the reorganizatio of
the army on an effective basis. You
have also been the head of a depart
ment which dealt with the vast and
delicate problems involved in our pos
session of the Philippine islands and
your success in dealing with this part
of your work has been as signal as
your success in dealing with the pure
ly military problems. To very few
statesmen indeed in any country is it
given at the one and the same time
to achieve signal and striking triumphs
in the administration and reform of
the military branch of the government
and in the administration of what was
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mission at the present moment is an
Illustration of these services.
May all good fortune attend you
wherever you are; the American people
wish you we'll and appreciate to the full
the debt due you for all that you have
done in their behalf. Faithfully yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
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Five Horses Burned to Death

Junction City, Kan, Aug 25.-Part of
the Harrington livery barn and five
horses burned here this morning. The
loss is $1.700.
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New York. Aug. 25.-The prospects
for another good contest between Re
lance ard Shamrock III today were
encouraging a o'clock. A fine seven
knot breeze was blowing out of the
southeast. the sea was fairly smooth.
and the horizon clear for many miles.
Contrary to the predictions of some of
the other weather prophets alongshore
the easterly breeze which blew nearly
all day yesterday and which shifted
towards the south at night did not
drop away completely, but continued
throughout the night and was still
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25
TOWN TOPICS,
THE NEWTOWN FAIR.
A PLEA FOR THE CHILDREN.

According to the last town report
there were, by the enumeration for
that year, 565 school children. Every
child of age to attend school ought to
60 to the fair, one day at least. On
children's day, Wien the schools are
closed, in order that all may 60 If they
will, there should be at least 800 chill
dren on the Fair grounds, including
our own school children and those from
other places.
Nobody gets so much good in gener-
al out Of such show as the active. OBJ
serving child. He gets Impressions
which will last him all his life. He
gathers materials upon which his mind
and imagination will work all the year
round. These are things he needs for
his growth and happiness. It is very
important that the young should have
sensations and experiences which en-
large and furnish the heart and mind.
They need to see people under various
conditions and circumstances. They
need the opportunities for comparison
and contrast as to variety, size, quail
ity, value. They should have the
chance to see many things and many
persons. A bright boy or girl will
learn more in day at the Newtown
fair than he can in year at home,
oOOuU UuO "0yo VI UIO VOA1NS UAAO FNAON
of knowledge, the tempers of men and
the worth of dollar. Let him pay
too much for his whistle if he will, the
lesson is worth all that it costs and
will not be forgotten.
The children of this grand old town.
ship ought to be made to feel that the
Newtown fair is their own show in
particular. It stands in close relation
to their homes. 1t is public benefit.
No one ought to expect to make
money out Of it. 1t is not money we
need so much as better men and wo-
men. Better farming, better COWS and
oxen, sheep and horses; better citizens,
better schools, churches, roads, better
homes and better living. And in Or
der to enjoy the fair. and get the most
good out of it we must put something
into it, and 60 and see the exhibition
for ourselves.
And then 600 children at Is cents
each will help out the financial man.
iagement to the amount of 800. And
just to hear the band play is worth
more than the price of admission.
1t is not fair to the children to leave
them at home. 1t is not just to the
fair. If you want the town to prosper
patronize your own enterprises. The
man who neglectS his own home in
terests and spends his money elsewhere
deserves to be left alone in his lOneli-
ness until he learns the meaning of CO.
operation and fellowship.-[O O.
Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25
AN EVENT IN COLORED SOCIETY.
THE FULLER.-BRODIE WEDDING.

An audience of more than 200 people
assembled at Trinity church, Sunday
evening, at O'Clock, to witness the
marriage of Samuel Brodie of New
Milford and Miss Elnore Fuller, prom
inent in local colored society. John w.
Ray and George II. Alston did the
hOnOrs as ushers in most gracious
manner. At 7.15 to the strains Of the
Lohengrin wedding march the bridal
couple, preceded by the ushers,
marched up the aisle to the altar rail,
where Rev J. H. George performed the
ceremony. The bride was handsome
ly gowned in corded white null, with
a white trailing tulle veil. She carried
white fan. On leaving the church
they were showered with rice by ad-
miring friends. A reception and we'd
ding supper followed at the home of
Mr. and Mrs John w. Ray. They we're
the recipients of many valuable and
useful presents. On Monday stheY
went to New Milford where they will
make their home for the present with
Mr. and Mrs Abraham Curry. Among
those present from out of town we're
Miss Martha Brodie and Miss Mary
Howard of New Haven, MrseAddie L.
Hunt of New York, Daniel Cannaay
of Bridgeport and Abraham Curry OF
New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

r. F. Martindell, who has occupied
Thomas Reilly's place near the depot
Tor the past two years, expects about
October 10 to break up housekeeping
for the winter. Mrs Martindell and
children will 60 to Cincinnati to spend
the winter and Mr. Martindell will
board In New Haven SO as to be near
his work. They will have their goods
stored in NewtOwn and hope to return
next summer. Lawrence Taylor, the
station agent, will occupy Mr. Reilly's
place.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25
HARVEST HOME SERVICES.

The harvest moon this year is in
October, and will be at it's full on the
9th. Union services will te held this
season, as last, in Trinity church, on
Sunday evening, the 4th. and in St
Johns church, Sunday evening, the
11th. The rectors of the churches will
exchange sermons by preaching in each
others pulpits, and the choirs will
unite in the services.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

The funeral of Cyrus Beers Sher-
man was largely attended, Saturday,
at p. M, from his late residence. Rev
J. fl. George, rector of Trinity church,
off1ciated. The hymns, "Abide with
Me" and "Nearer My God to Thee"
were sung. The pail bearers were
Messrs w. H. Hubbell, D. @. Peck, E.
W. Fairchild, H. H. Peck, John B.
Wheeler and e. L. johnson. The bur-
ial was in the Newtown cemetery.
Those present at the funeral from out
Of town included DR. Hickox and DR.
Sherman Price of New York, Mr. and
Mrs J. M. Otis and Miss Ella Beers of
Bridgeport, and Miss Annie Beers of
BrOOklVn,
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25
Weak?

No matter how long you
have been ill, nor how poorly
you may be today, Ayers
Sarsaparilla is the best medi-
cine you can take for puri-
flying and enriching the blood.
Put your whole trust in it.
q. All druggists. J. c. AVER CO.. Lowell, Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

The late B. l.. Farjeon left the
manuscript of story for girls and boys
which is to appear serially in St Mich
olas magazine during the coming year.
It deals with London's Madame Tus-
saud and her celebrated wax-works;
the marvellous doings Of the principal
characters in that exhibition-Queen
Elizabeth, Henry VIII, Tom Thumb,
Guy Fawkes and others, all Of whom
are brought to life and made to live in
the London of to-day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Allison P. Smith passed Sunday in
Sherman, as the guest of Dea Malby
Gelston. Mr. Smith supplied the pull
pit of the Congregational church there,
Sunday morning. Later in the day he
was the guest of Hon William B. Haw-
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

At this season Of the year one is
naturally looking for ideas in fall and
winter clothing. The best place to
learn what is to be worn, and to see
some of the newest styles is in store
where the one line-woman's wear
is sold. Such a place is Patterson's,
''The Woman's Store" 1919 Fairfield
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Harry Rider, the genial Bridgeport
paint dealer, passed Sunday with his
family at Mrs Addie Nichols. They
returned to their city home on Tues
daY.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

The enterprising firm of A. L. Con-
key & Son, piano dealers, of New Mil
ford, will make large exhibit at the
Newtown fair. Mr. Conkey handles an
elegant line of pianos, including Linde-
and Thayer pianos, the Stella grand
piano box, and complete line of sheet
music, and musical merchandise. He
is hustler, and his exhibit is sure to
be an interesting part of the fair.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mr. and Mrs T. F. Murray, Raymond
and T. F. Murray, Jr., of Bridgeport,
who have been enjoying stay of two
weeks at the Grand Central hotel, re-
turned to the city, Sunday night.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25
Get the Most
Out of Your Food

You don't and can't if your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into it.
It gets tired easily, and what it fails to
digest is wasted.
Among the signs of weak stomach
are uneasiness after eating, fits of ner-
vous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and 6
run down condition of the system, and have
been greatly benefited by it's use. I would
not be without it in my family. lam trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
invaluable" E. B. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods Jdrsdparilla
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive systena-
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25
A GIFT TO THE LIBRARY ASSOCIA-
TION.

The Newtown Library Association
has received a very handsome gift of
books to be placed upon the Memorial
shelf of Mrs Helen Latin, presented
by her sister, Miss Olivia Hall, and
niece, Mrs Garrett, and Mrs Allen.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

George Sidney Leach of Gloversville,
N. Y, student at Yale, passed Sun
day with James Milton Belts.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

E. A. Bennett has leased the field
spar mine of George R. Wilson and
commenced work upon it Tuesday
morning.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mortimer Avery, who has been with
Eugene Miller of Taunton, has gone
to Washington to work for Mr. Miller's
brother
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mr. and Mrs Asa Hawley and Mrs
Charles B. johnson passed September
13 in Bethlehem, guests of Mr. and Mrs
Amos G. Lake.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

avenue, Bridgeport. Everything in
woman's apparel is there in the latest
and best creations suits, skirts,
waists, petticOatS, millinery, hosiery,
gloves, neckwear, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Edward Taylor attended the ad-
journed fair at New Milford, Friday,
and did the honors as one of the judges
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Judge Dayton is having bis residence
on Dayton street improved by new
roofs. Thomas KinZie was the master
workman.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Jack London's new novel, which he
is just finishing, is to appear serially
in The Century magazine. 1t is said
to have all the primitive strength of
''The Call of the Wild" but as mar
rative is even more thrilling.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mrs Elizabeth A. Wilson from Dan
bury has been the guest of her son, g,
George R. Wilson Of Taunton, this
week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Curtis P. Morris of Bridgeport pass
ed Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs L. G. Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

George F. Taylor, a director of the
NewtoWn fair, attended the Orange
fair on Friday, and secured quite a
string of entries for the horse racing
at the NeWtOwn fair.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Alfred Eckman of Washington, a
member of the firm Of Eckman Broth
ers, carriage builders, passed Friday
night in town, the guest of Theodore
HemingSOn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mr. and Mrs Charles G.. Gay Of New
York passed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs
John G, Cav in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mrs Oscar Holm and children Of
Brooklyn are boarding at the home of
Mrs Ida HAMBURGER.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

F. P. Sherman and E. F. Banks OF
Stepney were in town, Sunday, dining
at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

The contract for the new gospel
wagon for the Congregational church
has been let to Eckman Bros. OF Wash
inptOn DEPOT,
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Andrew Borelli, the genial proprietor
of the Lincoln house, New Milford,
passed Sunday in town, stopping at the
NeWtOWn Inn
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mrs William Reynolds, who has
been spending the summer IL Brook
lyn with her children, returned to her
home, last week..
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Miss Bessie Beers left on Monday
night for sojourn in the Adirondacks.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

The first passenger train south,
Tuesday, did not reach the NewtOwn
station till about 7. 40, owing to break
ing down of the engine at Brooktield.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

A. M. Tibbetts of Wallingford, for
merly principal of the High school,
was in town, Saturday, calling on
friends. He reports as being greatly
pleased with his new field of labor.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Master Paul Scudder Smith, the
young son OF Mr. and Mrs A. J. Smith.
Is Ill with mild attack Of chicken-pOx.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Every local citizen should attend the
Newtown Fair, next week, and thus
assist in making the fair a success.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

J. K. Corbett of the Park City passed
Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
T. J. COrbett.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mrs D. G.. Beers is now convalescing
nicely from her illness, and is able to
set up a part of each day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

urday, and return to Bridgeport for
the winter,
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Miss Sadie Smith. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs r. H. Smith of Plymouth,
who has been poorly for some time, is
now suffering from paralysis of left
side
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

MT ana MIS- M1nOCU AuBUF passed
Sunday in Woodbridge.
Bishop Michael Tierney of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford
returned home from Europe, last week
Thursday evening, in excellent health.
The bishop said that he had nothing
particular to communicate, as he went
abroad simply for vacation and for
the benefit of his health. He and
Bishop Harkins of Providence went
abroad together and returned together,
sailing on the City of New York on
July 8, and sailing from Liverpool on
the Saxonia on September 8. They
took the medicinal treatment of the
waters at Carlsbad, which, Bishop
Tierney said, had benefited him. He
lost 10 pounds in weight and feels much
better now with reduced avOirdupOiS
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mrs E. S. Dodge of Bridgeport writes
she has been cured of, cancer by DR.
French of Shelton to the great joy of
herself and family.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mr. and Mrs w. F. Hayes close their
NewtOwn residence, Hayeselhurst, Sat
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Rev J. A. Crockett off1ciated on Sun
day at Trinity church, Lime Rock.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Charles Downs of Half Way River
showed his kindness by remembering
his neighbors with some Of his deli
ciOus strawberries. He has marketed
over two bushels. We think this is
rarity for September.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Selectman John Thornhill of Brook.
field was in town, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

Mrs Charles Holm, Of Brooklyn, is a
guest at Mrs Ida Hamburger'S
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

The democratic caucus to nominate
town officers will be held at the Town
hall, Friday evening, October 2.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-25

In order to facilitate in the handling
of The BEES large edition, now aver
aging about 4, 400 copies weekly, the
paper will hereafter 20 to press at p.
M, promptly, on Thursdays. Mer-
chants desiring changes of advertise
ments, and others having news or ad-
partments, will kindly assist us by
leaving their matter at the office not
later than IL O'Clock noon, Thursday.