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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

6ixeY SILVER CO., 1877 Mathewson
street-Beautiful things in silverware.
jewelry. umbrellas. canes. watches, cut
glass and art novelties making spec
ialty OF attractive holiday gifts from 25
cents to $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

JOHN THE sHoEMAN, 3o3-3o6 West
minister street (opp Grace churchj.--
Largest line of slippers in city; rubber
boots, arctics. leggins. Christmas tree
ornaments. pictures and picture books.
Don't forget the doll worth $l.0O and
you get 1t for 49c. See the grab box,
&c a grab.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

DODGE q cAMFlELp. Butler Exchange
Wholesale dealers in wines and
liquors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

PEToW's MILLINERY STORE, located
at 397 Misunderstanding a special
anti Christmas mark down sale. Great
bargains in hats. boas. plumes and
NUTS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

FRANK BROTHERS, III South Ma
street.--Wines and liquors. See the
special holiday offer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
Bank Cashier
WANTED.
National Bank

Just organizing. in a prosperous New
England town. desires a competent CASH
Ter and manager. one who will take ten
to twenty thousand OF the capital stock
and make the town his home. Address
Box Pas. Providence News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

THE r. e. BAlloU CO., corner Eddy
and Weybosset streets.-Ful line OF
shoes-anythins I'm this line They are
useful presents. II can't be denied.
When you are buying In this line go
and look over the stock that is IN this
store
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

the M. ooETTiNo CO., 45s s-4s1 West
minister street--Sofa pillows and pillow
tops make beautiful Xmas gifts. Full
ties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
BRYANT a sTRATToN, s57 westmins,

BRYANT d STHAT ON, 3oI Westminster
street.--What's better gift than a
course in business college. It's some
thing thai the youngsters of today
should have. II you have this idea in
mind stop in at Bryant e. Stratton' s
and have a talk with them and at the
same time look over their school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

PROVIDENCE ART AND WALL PAPER
STORE, 1872 Westminster street.-Now
offering to shoppers half price sale
on imported and domestic oil paintings
and other studies. Frames ready and
made TO order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

HALL q LYON Coat these well knowi
stores will be found a large assortmen
OF useful holiday gifts that VIII be Jus
the thing to remember your friend
with. Prices are variable and you ma,
receive the prettiest OF articles from
25 cents TO 1925. and so on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

ALBERT y. DAVIS, eli Union street
Books. Bibles OF all sixes. prayer book
and hymnals. dictionaries. ink stands
diaries. calendars and Christmas cards
This store is filled with the most AT
tractHe novelties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

JOSEPH M. MANN PIANO CO.. 3.
Westminster street.---This is certalnl
the place to buy your pianos. III yo
contemplate making present Of a piar
at this season take a tour OF inspectio
OF their large warerooms at the aboy
address Their prices will interest yo'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

J. q. & S. M. KNOWLES, 91ssabin street
Anything In silverware. Opportunity &
obtain sterling silverware direct at tn
factory and at factory prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

CHERRY a WEe6's. a7B Westminster
street--Most complete line OF ladies'
tailor made suits. cloaks. Jackets, shirt
waists, boas. etc. Most reasonable
prices and II has been demonstrated
that the most sincere consideration Is
given to the patrons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
FOR A REAL HOLIDAY.
GrOcers' and Butchers Picnic to
Be Held Wednesday.

Because the Topeka stores have had
no other real holiday this year the Gro
GERS association has built its plans for
the biggest and most largely attended
picnic of any that has yet been at
tempted This year the association has
Vinewood park in which to hold it's fes-
tivities and the addition of the advan-
tages of the new park will make the Oc-
casion more attractive to the public.
which has been invited. The grocers Will
be ready to take care of 10000 people,
and in the event of favorable weather,
will have reason to expect that number
The picnic will continue all day and ev-
ening on August 10.
In consideration of the extra demand
which win be made upon it's transporta-
ton facilities the Topeka Railway COM
pany Is preparing a number of large
trailers for service upon the Vinewood
line and viii secure others from Kansas
CITY so that 1t is expected to have Il
cars in service on the line during the
day Three thousand people an hour
can be carried with that equipment.
The extra cars will commence operation
by $50 or o'clock in the morning ami
VIII be continued all day The grocers
expect most of the other stores in To-
peka to be closed that day, and a petit
ton is being circulated on Kansas ave-
nue. to secure closing agreement
During the present year all of the le-
gal holidays have fallen upon Saturday
and for obvious reasons none of them
have been generally observed Several
of the large business houses in town. not
engaged in the grocery business. have
signitied a willingness to close for the
entire day or part of 1t if a general
agreement to that effect can be secured
The picnic is to be held on Wednesday
of next week, day when the ordinary
demands of trade are not pressing. The
entertainment committee of the Grocers'
association is advocating the ali day
closing idea strongly and with consider
able success. By the early part of next
week it is hoped the announcement can
be made that all the business houses will
be shut up all day Wednesday.
A particular effort will be made by the
grocers to keep out every form of rowdv-
ism from the park. to prevent every ef-
fort to attempt to sell liquor on or near
the grounds, in which they will find CO.
operation from the park management
and to furnish adequate amusement for
large number of people on the
grounds. In the pavilion a dance will
be in progress all the afternoon and
evening. The committee on music is
making arrangements for sufficient mu-
sic and expects to have both Mar
shalls band and the Steinberg orches-
ira at the park. The dance will be pub
lie but viii be carefully conducted In
order to shut out disagreeable Incl
0snts. The entertainment committee i:
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MISS BEyERIDGE TO WE'D.

Paris, Aug. 1.-the announcement
that Miss Kuehne Beveridge is to be
married to Mr. Branson, an American
resident of johannesburg, has occasion
ed some surprise among her friends in
this country. 1t was not known that
there was anything but a sincere friend
ship between the two. 1t is not sur
prising, however. that Mr.. Branson has
fallen a victim to her charms. as she
is most beautiful woman, and as tai
ented as she is beautiful.
Miss Beveridge is best known
sculptor, and has made busts of many
prominent men, including ex-President
Cleveland. Joseph Jefferson, Colonel
Bryan and others prominent in every
walk of life.
1t VIII not be her first venture into
matrimony. She was at one time she
wife of Charles Coghlan. the actor. but
secured a divorce when it became known
that the actor had another wife living.
She has at various times before been re-
ported engaged-at one time it was re-
ported that she would wed James G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
GOT 500 REWARD.
Driver of Ice Wagon Finds Bag of
Diamonds.

New York. Aug. 14.-Arthur Bates, an
ice wagon driver, picked up a chamois
bag containing $4,000 worth of diamonds
belonging to Mrs. Douglas Dickinson. of
Bay Ridge. AS result he is 800 rich
er.
Bates heard about Mrs Dickinson's
loss several days ago. He stopped his
horses for a "breather" yesterday morn
ing and sat down himself under the
shade of a tree near Shore road and
Seventy-first street. While he was puff
fing away at his pipe he noticed bag
laying near the roadside. 1t was dust
covered and almost hidden in the grass
and leaves. Thinking of the loose tobac-
co in his pockets Bates figured that he
would annex the bag for a tobacco
pouch. But he didn't pick it up until
he had finished his smoke and started
back for the wagon.
The moment he picked the bag up he
knew he had made a find, and when he
united the string and saw the diamonds
he whipped up his team and made a
Decline for Mrs. Dicxinson's.
She found all the jewels intact and
promptly paid the 500 reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
FINAL SESSION.
Assemblies to Wind
Up the Business.

London, Aug 14.-Both houses of par
nament assembled today to wind up the
business of the session. In the house
of commons several questions were ask
ed relating to matters of international
interest. Premier Balfour in general
reply, said there had been an unexpect-
ed delay in the Venezuelan question,
which, however. was not due to Great
Britain or Germany, who had taken
parallel action, but to the fact that
France and Spain objected to the use
of the English language by the tribunal.
The question had been left to the tribu-
nal itself to decide. He believed that
the court, whose members the car had
been requested to nominate would meet
on the date originally fixed.
Regarding the complaints that the
government was showing a lack of SYM
pathy with Macedonia MI. Balfour point
ed out that one of the deep sources of
mischief was the dissensions among the
Christians 1t was not the Turk alone
deep as his guilt undoubtedly was-who
was responsible for the miserable condi-
tons. 1t would be folly to forget that
the Christians committed atrocities on
Christians. The government was still of
the opinion that the best policy was 10
support the Austro- Russian endeavors
to improve the administration.
Dealing with the protests against puz-
zling the house on the fiscal controversy
the premier said he thought there was
llO DGCGSSlly LOT IN DISCUSS
ing the matter. There was no pending
fiscal question before parliament nor
would there be one during the currency
of the present parliament.
With a final fling from Winston
Churchill, who seemed doubtful whether
the present parliament would meet
again and who characterized the pre-
miers policy of transferring the fiscal
discussion from parliament to the coun-
try as that of a demagogue, the sitting
was suspended. Subsequently the house
was summoned to the house of lords to
hear the kings speech, proroguing par
| lament, read.
The speech was of little general OF
international interest. 1t alluded to the
cordiality of the kings reception in
Portugal, Italy and France and to the
return visit of President Loubet, whose
visit has given rise to a striking exhibit
ton of the feelings of mutual good will
which prevail in the two countries
The most interesting portion of tbs
speech to America deals with Ireland
1t says:
1.-THE warm expressions of good viii
with which I was everywhere received
greatly touched me. My visit enabled
me to realize how much was being at
tempted to improve the housing accom-
mediation for the working population
stimulate commercial activity, advanc'
the methods of agriculture, develop
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not yet ready to make a full announce
ment of its features for amusements. 1t
has, however. secured what is called a
laughing gallery, an arrangement OF
mirrors through which the visitor pass
es and sees his reflection distorted in
to all manner of unexpected forms. The
merry-gO-round and the shooting gall
lery have been secured and brist con-
tests and baseball games are to be on
tap Other features are to be secured.
In addition to these special amuse-
ments the stereotyped program of fat
mems races, nail driving contests and
sack races is drawn up. Upon this
part of the days program will be found
the following events:
A creased pig catching contest. The
pig is to be turned loose early in the
morning and the man who catches him
will receive a prize. When captured the
pig will be butchered and dressed upon
the grounds. rooster race is a new
idea. Several ROSTERS identified by COL
ored ribbons will be liberated An equal
number of men will be set at the task
of catching the fowls wearing colors
corresponding to their own. The man
returning first with his bird will receive
pair of Western Wooden Mill trousers.
/ The second and third prizes will be d
case of ginger ale and box of cent
cigars. There will be a sack and a pota-
to race A tug of war in which Otis Ca
prom and Earl Peyton will be captains
will be participated in by a dozen men
uBOn tllucI Inc Winning captain
will receive a IS Knox hat while each
of the men will receive a box of cigars.
A consolation prize of a box of favorites
will go to the losers. A walking race
for the children of grocers and butchers
under eight years of age will offer 5
pound pail of candy as a prize, the
candy to be eaten upon the grounds.
In free for all pie eating contest cash
| prizes of 81, fifty and twenty-five cents
1 Will be offered A running race for fat
/ men over 200 pounds in weight will have
| for prizes a box of Peet brothers Ben
| HUr soap, one Capital ham and 10
pounds of o. K. Lard. The lean mems
race, for men under 140 pounds, will
/ have, first prize one box Pearl soap by
| the National Soap company; second
second prize, fifty Burghart's Favorites;
! third prize, one sack of -four. The foot
/ races for grocers and butchers boys and
girls between eight and twelve will offer
substantial rewards There will be a
free for all race for grocers and butch
ers. a 100 yard dash with the following
! prizes: first, a pair of $3.50 shoes
Matthews & Deschel; second, one years
subscription to the Merchants Journal
third, a box of Klingaman's sGrowlel
cigars The nail driving contest for la.
dies will have one case of pancake flour
one case Of assorted pickles and a f1v,
pound tub of creamery butter for prizes
The women will be expected to driv,
eight-penny nails through a 2x6 plank.
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technical education and provide for the
sick and infirm. Much remains to be
done but it was with feelings of the
deepest qualification that 1 noticed signs
of increasing concord among all classes
in Ireland. presaging. as L hope, new
era of united efforts for the general
welfare"
Referring to the Irish land bill the
speech says it offers Inducements to the
land owners to continue their residence
among their countrymen and provides
facilities for improving the conditions of
life in the poorer districts of the west.
1t adds:
This reform by removing the ancient
causes of social dissension, will, 1
heartily trust. conduce to the common
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
BIRTHDAY GIFTS s37 900.
Miss Henrietta Wetherbee Has q
Pleasant Anniversary.

Chatham, N Y, Aug 14-Edwin P.
Wetherbee of New York city owns a
from Chatham. where yesterday an infor-
NAL observance of the twenty-first birth
day of his daughter Henrietta was held.
The rooms were beautifully decorated and
the dinner was a most elaborate feast. On
the table burned twenty-one tapers. en-
blematic of the anniversary of Miss Weth-
eerbee.
After the reading of poem. composed
by Mr.. Wetherbee for the occasion, Miss
Wetherbee's parents gave to her check
for GOO and brooch containing clus-
ter of diamonds valued at $4,000 There
were other gifts of jewels from the guests,
the total value of her gifts aegregatinS
s37 Co.,
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benefit of all my Irish subjects
Reference is made in the speech to the
general anxiety regarding the situation
in the European provinces of Turkey to
the great progress made in the work of
resettlement and pacification in South
Africa and the improvement in the con-
ditions of the agriculture and finance in
India
After the reading of the kings speech
parliament was prorogued till Novem
Der 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14

Mems work shirts. dark pat
terms --.----. ---.......----.. zoe
The biggest bargain we offer is in
mems fine dress shirts with sep
ara bic collars and cuffs; a grand
variety of patterns to select from;
we have all sizes. 75c and 81
values, each ...................4S c
Mems heavy striped overalls.
PAIR ........ .............--. Acc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
Special Saturday Morning, 5 O'clock
SALE OF WASH MACHINES

The regular Round Wash Machine
best low-priced wash machine
on market. These are new GOODS.
just received. Sold in. hardware
stores at $500; our special price
Saturday ......--..-...--$ 2.9S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14

Mems checked jackets, regular soc
value, each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 39c
Mems very heavy blue jackets, all
sizes, new goods. each. ....... SOC
Choice of any mems wool pants in
the house. pair .....-..........75c
Mems black half hose. pair. SC
Mems fine half hose in black. tan
and gray, lace effects, pair. J. SC
Mems heavy Rockford socks. ribbed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
Snanial Train

SIPS to Kansas City and return, via
the Rock Island, Sunday, August 10th
Scandinavian Independent club Leave
Topeka a. M, leave Kansas City re-
turning, 1890 p. m. Tickets on sale at
Chesterfield hotel, also 222 and 400 Kan
sas avenue.
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Special Train.

S1.25 to Kansas City and returf. via
the Rock Island. Sunday, August 18th
Scandinavian Independent club Leave
turning. 1890 p. m. Tickets on sale at
Chesterfield hotel, also 222 and 409 Kan
Sas avenue.
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top par -----.--..-... $3.50. -oc
Mems club ties. neat patterns.
each -.-----..--..--- --....-.-- &C
Mems balbriggan underwear, all
sizes in shirts and drawers. new
goods; garment ......-.--.....22 c
Mems red or blue handkerchiefs,
large size. six for .-..........25c
Mems white handkerchiefs. good
quality. each .-.................5c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14

Special lot of 10 qt tin fiaring pals;
wood handle. All you want Sat
urday. each -.......-......--..1 loo
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Big Wringer Purchase.

Dig WIIllXCT III (IIdSC'
Our buying in largest quantities makes this
establishment absolutely headquarters.
Equity Wringer
Best low-priced wood frame Wringers
on the market: has all the improve
ments of other wood frame wringers
Special Saturday ..............$1. 4S
Capital City Wood Frame Wringer
Made by Lowell Mfg. Co.; solid white
rubber rolls vulcanized on the shaft.
Every wringer is guaranteed for one
years wear. Each. l.9S
Novelty Wood Frame Wriuger
Made by American Wringer Co.; has
solid white rubber rolls vulcanized on
the shaft; each wringer bears a guar
antee for three years wear-if it
fails to wear bring it back and we
will cheerfully replace it.
Special at .............-...... $2.4S
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Tremendous PriCe-Cutting
on All Staple Dry Goods.

New goods just received, and every item at a
genuine Bargain price
Turkey Red Table Damask, best oil boied-yard 25c
All Linen Beached Damask, 60in. wide-yard. 35c
One lot Prints in dark patterns-per yard ...... SC
Apron Check Ginghams, best offered in ciy-yard. &c
Heavy Grade Feather Ticking-yard 1Oc
Mosquito Netting, Dark Blue-yard. Observation-Disclosures. sc
Mercerized Madras-assorted patterns-yard. ...7 C
Large Heavy Turkish Bath Towels .......... DC
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Greatest Hardware Store in North Topeka

Greatest because we sell hardware
at less than most dealers pay for
goods. Our immense purchasing power
of cash buying and selling and the
immense quantities we handle, makes
this establishment absolutely head
cuarta-s.
Good steel saws, 26-in. size. .39c
Cast steel nail hammers, each. Zoe
Mrs. Potts sad irons, set of three, iron
handle and stand, full nickel plated.
get -OOc
Steel squares. regular size. .35c
25-ib spring balance. brass face. SC
Soldering lead, bunch. observation-disclosures &c
Screw drivers, large size, strong
Enterprise meat cutters, best
made ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49, $1.1o
Lily brand fibre pals. ...............2 5c
Stanley block plane, 51a in. long 3Oc
Barrel bolts, large size. Sc
Wire nails, all sizes, 6 TBS. 25c
Perforated chair seats ............5c
Brass lacks. box of so for. SC
Maydole hammer. best made. 6Oc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-14
Special Saturday Morning, s O'clock
SALE OF DUCK COATS

A bargain surprise that should stir
the trade from center to circum-
ference. Mems Extra Heavy Duck
Coats, with corduroy trimmings,
all sizes. in black and brown; for
rner selling prices up to 50. Take
your unrestricted choice Satur-
day, each oOc
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Heavy goblets. best glass, each- &c
Fancy decorated dinner plates, set
u SIX JUG
Fancy decorated cups and saucers.
best English porcelain ware. set
of six ...............5 SOC
Ruby glass sugar bowls, each. loo
Good size white cream pitchers. Zoe
Glass salt and pepper shakers.
nickel top, each ..........21sc
Large porcelain platters, best Eng
fish porcelain ware, each .4Sc
Plain white Dlatters, good size.
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Special Saturday Morning. s O'clock
SALE OF IRON BEDS
Full size Iron Bed, nicely enameled
in white: very strong. On sale
Saturday .....--.....--..-,$l .4s
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ITEMS Furnishings Cut Down.
We GA geatr m
than any other store North no WONDER
value would WELL tor
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SALE OF PALS

speeial Saturday morning. s O'Clock
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I III O-I--IeI OuD9 anu SeiuO6I > IdIICy
Glass sauce dishes. assorted pat
terms, each Observation-Disclosures Sc
Fancy glass water sets. six glasses
and pitcher to match .......75c
Plain white SOAP dishes. each. SO
Flain white butter chips, each.... Sc
Plain white sauce dishes. each &c
Large lot plain white side dishes
and small meat olatters, worth
&c, each Observation-Disclosures. 4c
Fancy decorated cusDidores.
each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500. loo
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Glass lamps. complete, each 1Sc
One heaping Bargain Table Glass
ware - creamers, sugars, butter
dishes, etc; take your choice. Zoe
Porcelain sugar bowls, fancy deco
rated, each ...................2 0c
Large glass cracker jars, each. 25e
Large pitchers for wash bowls,
each -.--..-- 4oc
Plain white chambers 19c
In this department we have nearly
everything you could think of.
Items not mentioned here we are
sure to have in stock.
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Bargain surprises sure to
draw a great crowd
Saturday.
All sizes Tin Kettle Covers
and all you want of them,
each .............. lie
All sizes Pie and Cake Tins,
and all you want of them,
each .............. lC
Large size Steel Fry Pans,
Saturday sc
Plain white Cups and Sau-
GERS without handles; set
of six Saturday at. Csc