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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Saw Through
Him.

Mr.. Buffer - I
was going to ask
you to go sleigh
ing today. Miss
Clara, but last
nights rain has
thawed the roads.
Miss Cawlit-Oh.
I don't doubt ]
shall enjoy the
carriage ride quite
as well, Mr.. Bluff
er.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
She Has a Mirror

Maude - Which
would you rather
be, rich or hand
some
Clara-Well, I'd
like to be rich
also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Sticks In Her
Crop.

~ 0Fs
Sis t er-W h Y
don't you marry
her?
Brother-Td like
to, but unfortu-
nately she has an
impediment in her
speech.
Sister-What is
it,
Brother She
can't say Yes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

Good thing made dat rule never ter
leave de house without takin' some
thin wild me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Agreed.

Father Cto his
daughter s suitor)
es. you may
have her. But /
must make this
stipulation. I will
make no inquiries
about you if you
Will make none
about me.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
His r E qua r
Stock In Trade

Poet-My angel.
my guiding star,
the light of my
Miss Clever-Oh.
please don't talk
shOpi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

Have you ever been baptized, little
girI2"
mo, sir. I've been vaccinated.
though
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
A CHINESE
AMERICAN
ALLIANCE
Local LaundTyman Wsds Pretty
Girl From BoStOn-Happy
Pair TO Live Here.

This city was the scene Of an American
Chinese alliance today and the bond was
one OF the marriage variety. the parties
being Chester Chin Wing OF l6 Burrill
street and Margaret Josephine Waverly
pretty Boston girl OF about % sum-
mers.
They came into the city hall for mar
riage license accompanied by another
pair. similarly assorted and when they
had made the application I'm due form TO
Mrs. Jalbut. Mr.. Wing gave an Idea or
his residence by little pencil sketcn,
showing Burrill street. with number 10
about half way up and a dot TO repre-
sent the Empire theatre. II was unmis-
table and after making this plain, gave
his birth place as Hong Kong, China, ana
his age as % years. The American Chris
tian name Of Chester, he explained. was
given him when he was christened in a
Boston church some years ago.
The bride was a native OF Brooklyn,
and her parents came from New York
and Illinois respectively, making her OF
pure American descent.
The other brides who have married
cinnamon have been OF New England pa
rentage for the last few couples up until
today.
The groom to-be wore American gar
ments and had his hair shortened, show
ing his intention OF becoming a good citi-
zen and he was possessed OF a couple of
diamond rings, one of which he wore on
his finger and the other on his cravat.
The bride to-be was tastefully gowned
and made a very neat appearance.
While this couple was getting their doc
ument DIR. King thinking to expedite mat
ters inquired OF the other couple II they
wanted to get married, too. mo. | am
married already" the woynan replied and
when asked If the blandly smiling celes-
tial beside her was her husband. he
shook his head and she said no. He is
another woman's husband.
When the first couple got the license
all sailed forth in quest OF Mr.. Plum
mer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
BYSTANDERS
WERE
VICTIMS
Looking al Flight Between Union
and non-UniOn Men Two
Arc Shot.

McKeesport, Pa. Aug. This city
was Wild with excitement last night. The
strike among the tin workers had quoted
down In the last few days. but riot be-
tween strikers and non -union-mcn oc-
CURED this evening on one OF the prln-
cipal business streets.
Joseph Mund. an employe Of the tube
works. was shot in the back and cannot
recover John Cameron. an emploYe of
the Wood sheet mills. was shot in the
knee and will he cripple. Both we're
Innocent bystanders and had no connec-
tion with tho strike.
Charles King and Albert Dollof. non
Gnion men. arc accused Of having fired
ths shots ari are locked up.
White the police wero taking the pris-
oners 10 the ,an mob of 900 strikers
threatened 10 rescue the men. and for a
time the situation was serious.
The tight started while strikers we're
toying TO get the non-union men To step
IN tho street and debate the situation.
The wounued men were or their way
from work and had stopped TO see the
non union men pass from the tin mills
Mayor Felkenstein. who Is absent i-om
the city. has been telegraphed for to re-
turn ana restore order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01

Just TO annoy a night watchman' as
piece Of deviltry. James Ie Blanc, IL years
old. jeopardized property Of great value
and might have caused serious loss to one
OF the leading industries Of this city.
lie Blanc. who had been in the employ
OF the American Locomotive Go. for sew
ersl years. attempted 10 burn one OF the
buildings belonging 90 that corporation.
Last Wednesday. I'm the presence Of the
night watchman. he broke up box. using
sledge hammer for that purpose.
watching his chance 10 do 50 unob-
-saHpad- -allfahed-isp-t to a a.-eEese-Beam Of
one OF the shops and placed the kindling
wood quite close 90 the roof.
Some time later I'm the night the watch
man while passing through the shop. was
spoken 10 by workman.
This caused him 20 pause for a rev
seconds. and az he was about 20 proceed
on his tour OF duty. he glanced upward
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
An UNUSUAL ACCIDENT.

Elizabeth Leonards suit against the
Rhode Island company 10 recover $4,000
for injuries amongst which was the loss
OF the sight OF an eye rIalls an unusual
accident on the sth OF last April. Mrs
Leonard was a passenger on one OF the
defendants cars from Pawiucket to Val
ley Falls. her home being az the latter
place
The pole over the car broke and fall
ing against the car sipdow near which
Mrs Leonard wsssitting the glass broke
and parttcles Of the glass entered one
OF plaintiffs eyes. The result was great
pain in and about the eve and the loss
OF the sight Of one eye.
stephen Leonard her husband also sues
10 recover 5000 Of the same company
His claim r. for money expended on hts
VIE 90 alleviate her suffering. and also
for the loss Of her servicss
Hugh ] Carroll r. attorney for both
plaintiffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
KING and
QUEEN ARE
AT CORK
Enthusiastic Welcome Given
Them Upon Their Arrival.
Decorations Were Beautiful

Cork. Ire. Aug 1.-The firing of royal
sslutes. enthusiastic cheering welcomed
King Edward. Queen Alexandra and the
royal party on their arrival at Cork this
morning on board the Royal Yacht VIC
toria and Albert from Bere Haven.
The port was bright with bunting, the
whole town was well decorated and the
streets were filled with jubilant sight
seers
The lord mayor and corporation OF Cork
welcomed the visitors when they landed
Their majesties drove through the deco
rated streets which were lined with troops
and blue Jackets to the racecourse
where the King presented colors TO two
Irish regiments.
The Catholic bishop OF Cork was invited
TO assist at the ceremony OF blessing the
colors, most OF the men being Catholics,
but he refused TO be associated with the
Protestant chaplain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
all in, promptly fired" Long

The usefulness OF one individual as a
promoter OF mining and other stock Jobs
seems 10 have been brought to a sudden
and disastrous ending.
Isaiah Long formerly one Of the war
rant officers OF the Providence police de-
partment, and who quite recently was
placed on the superannuated list, with a
pension of $500 per annum. was this morn
ing dishonorably discharged from the
force by the board OF polio commission
ers.
This action was based upon a charge
Central station.
The charge came directly under the rule
governing the manner in which an officer
OF the department is obliged TO conduct
himself, even though he is not on the roll
OF the active officers.
That rule provides that one who is car
ried upon the superannuated and pension
roll may be censured or dismissed for
conduct unbecoming an officer.
The hearing upon Sergt Does charge
began yesterday afternoon.
Long was accused of causing several
people. other than Sergt- Doe. TO lose
sums OF money ranging from $500 20 $500
by selling them shares OF mining stock
the value OF which he had grossly mis-
represented.
The several witnesses testified that
Long approached them privately and Of
fered to let each into q real good thing
at great personal advantage.
He was doing all this simply as a favor
eo his dear friends and could not be max
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
TRUST BUYS
OUT LOCAL
OIL Man
F. W. B,bcOck & Company
Sold to Standard OIL Company
Entire Plant.

The oil business In this city is now
more completely In the hands OF the
Standard OF company than ever for It
is stated that concern has Just bought
out the plant Of b. w. Babcock and com
pany. who was the local independent
dealer in kerosene.
The Standard OIL company assumed
control OF the Babcock company's prop
erty today, including the horses. mules
and oil wagons and it IL further stated
tho employees will continue I'm their old
positions.
The company was not incorporated and
Mr.. Babcock is believed 90 be the sole
owner The main office Is in this city
and Il maintains stations in Somerville.
Mass, which supplies Boston, Norwich,
Conn: Meriden and New Haven. Conn. /:
Manchester. N. II: Springfield and Holy
oke Mass
The local plant Is on northrup avenue.
and was rebuilt after the fire OF two
years ago. but ~ was found 20 be In
adequate for the increasing business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
SEARCHING
THE RUINS
AT LOWELL
No More Bodies FOund-0ns
Of tho Victims Dies This
MGrning-R0Ii6f Boxes.

Lowell. Aug. 1.-The work OF searching
the ruins from the explosion with posi-
blity OF finding more bodies goes on sys-
matically. Seventy men chosen from
the three militia companies were the
searching party this morning.
No bodies were found, although a part
or horse, thought at first to belong TO
a human frame, was found floating In the
brook nearby.
Mrs Eliza Galloway, one OF the vict>1s
OF the explosion. died this morning at 81.
Johns hospital She is the third OF THIS
family killed by the explosion. her hus-
band and son. having lost their lives.
nifal is the onIv one OF The family Who
now survives. The other patients at the
hospitals are doing well today.
No one will be allowed on the grounds
tomorrow within certain limits and they
will have an opportunity 10 contribute 10
the relief fund. tin boxes having been
placed TO receive contributions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
THIEVES IN
GREEN WICH
HOTEL
Much Valuable Jsws|ry Lost BY
Guests al Greenwich Inn.
Got Away With Gems.

Greenwich. Conn. Aug. 1-Sheriff
Ritch and Constable Palmer tonight
searched the Greenwich Inn for jewelry
thieves while other OFFICIALS guarded the
place to see that no one left IL.
Last night Mrs. Taylor Of New York,
missed a horseshoe pin. valued at $780,
and Mr.. Snow Of New York missed his
diamond scarf pin. This afternoon Miss
Daisy Forker. daughter of Judge Forker
of Brooklyn. left an assortment OF jewelry
on the dresser i'm her room and upon her
return found the gems. valued at 5000.
missing. Sheriff Ritch thinks that two
young men. who engaged board at the inn
stole the Jewels. He has their descrip-
ton and will try to have them arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
REFUNDING SUCCESSFUL.
S8I 100000 Bonds Now Reduced to Z
Per Cent Operations Begun April 1.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The refunding op-
erations begun by the treasury on April
1 were closed this afternoon. Approx
mately $50, 800 600 worth Of and per caat
bonds have been refunded with bonds
bearing a rate OF per cent. This opera
tion reduced the interest charges some
what but the greater benefit resulting
therefrom is the Increase OF national bank
circulation.
There are $3.50. 600. 900 worth OF bonds on
deposit here TO secure circulation, and
all but 5000. 900 worth of these are 2 per
cents. This pleases Secretary Shaw, who
regards the refunding operations as a
great success.
The total outstanding interest-be &
debt OF the government is now about 1914
54l .4l0. Of which the per cents will ag-
gregate. with refunding closed. about
Sb25, coo 900. The 3 per cent loan Is re
duced TO about ISL ,Oo0, COO and tho 4s OF
IS77-lS79 TO about yI6S,O0O. 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
WANTS ORDER REVISED.
william Armour Appeals From Decision 10
Aldermen.

William Armour OF this city has fled
an appeal I'm the supreme court from the
action OF the board OF aldermen adopting
the report Of the committee on June 18th
on the layout OF Falrview street from
Carleton street to Pemberton street. He
claims that the order OF the board on
April I'D declaring the layout necessary
and n public convenience was erroneous
I'm law and fact: that the order OF June
18th was erroneous I'm that II valued and
appraised the damage OF appellant 10 be
nothing.
The ground just stated is Mr.. Armours
principal ground but he declares that in
other ways the order ls such that IL
should not stand.
Mr. Armour asks that the order of June
18th be reversed and his damages allow
81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01

Ing a cent out of the sales, so he said.
After these heart-to- heart talks he un-
loaded the stock
A few received a dividend or two and
were thus made to feel real good.
Then there was nothing. Those who
sought for information why the divi-
dends cease TO pan out got lot OF hot
air ditto those who never heard OF div
idend
Police Surgeon c. II. Griffin who had
been induced TO invest $400 in one OF
Longs schemes made such kick that
Long gave him his note which Is TO
mature some time this month.
Ernest Whitney one OF the victims
who purchased stock in the Hawthorne
gold mine from Long. wrote to the viii
lage postmaster residing nearest the site
OF that mine and received the cheering
information that the principal business
of the owners OF the mine was TO sell
stock
His chance OF obtaining a dividend was
declared by the postmaster to be about
as good as that OF being struck by light
ming.
This morning Long put in what ne was
pleased to call his defense.
When he had done so the board i'm
mediately voted TO dishonorably dis
charge him.
The victims OF this stock jobber who
have viewed with chagr!n an ostantatous
display OF diamond shirt studs. gasoline
launch and natty horses and carriages
while unable TO obtain any satisfaction
from Long, while presumably take some
consolation out OF the condemnatory de-
cree of the board of police commission
ers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
HOW The
STOCKS
ACTED
Prominent Stocks Moved Slug.
gIsh|y UpWard-Short day
on the Exchange.

New York, Aug 1.-The majority OF
prominent stocks moved sluggtshly up
wards at the opening on very light deal
ings.
There were a few exceptions which
made the tone slightly irregular. Rock
Island was down a small fraction and
Realty preferred point. North American
rose Ia.
At II a. m.--Price movements were mar
row but the tendency was rather droop-
ing for the important stocks during the
first hour. Rock Island and Realty pre-
ferred felt the pressure most and yielded
] and points. respectively.
Rock Island preferred also lost a point
Metropolitan Securities ia and Evans
Vile & Terre Haute preferred 2. Inactive
stocks made better showing. North
American advanced sh on the taking over
OF holdings OF one OF last weeks failed
stock exchange firms.
Pullman improved 8 points, Consoli-
dated Gas Pa, New York. Chicago and
ST. Louis End preferred IA. and Mexican
Central, Cleveland c. G. and St I,ous
New Jersey Central. Wheeling and Lake
Erie first preferred. Colorado Fuel vir-
ginia. Carolina Chemical and Leather
preferred I.
The decision IN favor OF the Northern
Securities company brought by the state
of Minnesota, caused a per cent jump
In that stock on the curb but the gener-
al market was Indifferent. Peoples Gas
rose IL on the dividend declaration.
International Pump preferred Jumped s.
Disappointment over the loan increase
disclosed by the bank statement carried
prices 10 the lowest North America re-
acted J and Pittsburg. g. G. and st.
Louis. 2i1 and rallied q The selling was
not pursued and the market steadied.
Pullman rose :. The closing was lIfeess
at the recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
BAL EL0T|NG FOR
LE0'S SUCCESSOR.

narrower; but the printed inscriptions
are the same. the blank space being nlled
in, at the moment OF voting. with the
name Of the voter at the top and that
% the cardinal voted for In the center
and a Latin quotation at the bottom
Some OF the cardinals did not know how
TO fold their paper which caused con-
siderable confusion. Cardinal Oreglia.
the camerlingo, demonstrated the folding.
OF a ballot near him and they in turn
showed others how IL must be followed.
Each ballot was sealed with no dfstin-
gushing mark. The next ballot viii pro-
ceed much more smoothly and quickly.
as the cardinals will have learned the
procedure.
Each cardinal, in turn. holding his bal
lot between his first finger and thumb
so that everyone present could see IL, ad-
vanced slowly to the altar. where large
chalice was standing. knelt and prayed
briefly for guidance and then, rising. took
the following oath:
II call God to witness, He who snail
Judge me-, that / elect him who ! think
I promise also TO do in the acceslt vote;
So saying the cardinal dropped MS pal
lot I'm the chslce. bowed before the aitar
and returned 10 his place
ohalice was covered, we'll shaken and the
ballots were publicly counted. Then pass
ing them into a receptacle placed on the
table I'm the center Of the chapel. the two
cardinal scrutinizers opened the hrS Hl-
lot and then passed II to another oardinsl
who read Il out in loud voice. and tne
other cardinals note the votes on print
ed list OF names with which each was
provided.
FIRST BALLOT UNsUCCEssFUL
Az M cardinal received the prescribed
two-thirds OF the votes supplementary
ballot was taken, with no better EA>it
Consequently at 30 a. M, the oaiiots
were burned the smoke being seen from
the left side OF the Piazza OF st. Peters.
where a small sized crowd. mostly news
paper men had gather to record this mes
sage. -
Cardinals Herrero and Langenieux were
unable to leave their cells this morn
ing go that when the time came for vot-
ing. Immediately after having taken to
the altar his own vote. Cardinal Oreglia
| showed the members OF the Sacred Col
lege a small empty box having tiny
slit In the side.
This box was locked in the presence
of all. the three cardinal scrutinizers car
ried the box to the apartments of the In
valids who after taking the prescribed
oath. dropped their ballots through the
slit into the box which was taken back TO
the Sistine chapel unlocked and the bal
lots deposited with those of the other
cardinals in the chalice on the altar.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01

The chapel presented picture of much
animation and beauty. Violet was the
leading note OF color. Six candles on the
altar gave peculiar light. in conjunc-
ton with the daylight streaming through
the windows and cleaning on the empty
throne soon to De filed, and on the line
of seats which their baldscchinos Ccan-
opies), occupied by the cardinals intent
upon the business at hand. Everything
I'm the Catholic church Is symbolic. Even
the baldacchinos. which are now raised
over the cardinals chairs in the Sistine
chapel are a sign that each member Of
the Sacred College has a personal part in
the sovereignty OF the vacant apostolic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
Largest COnclaVe in the History of
Catholic ChurCh-SiXty-tWOCa Card
inalS in VatiCan-ReSult Is in
Doubt, But Decision May Be
Reached Today.

Rome Aug 1.-The cardinals all awoke early hour this
morning ringing loud bell realize the solemn business
before them Mass said the Pauline chapel Cardinal Greg
camerngo afterwards administered each
cardinal
The really majestic when the members of the
sacred college humble advanced receive the
communion from the hands the caerngo who subsequent
short address the solemn nature of the occasion
After this each cardinal celebrated another either at
altar the Saa Duca his movable altar prepared
purpose Breakfast consisting of of coffee and rolls
followed This taken privately by the cardinals in their cells
Then the business the day hand AT o'clock all the
cardinals assembled in the Sne chapel for the first ballot
Many the grumbngs the unconfortabness the heat
endured cardinal declaring he
had not slept a because of the mosquitoes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01

and discovered that FIRE had started
near the roof.
lie gave an alarm and with the as
sistance q fothers extinguished the flames
before any damage had been done.
Then ~ was discovered that the mrs
had been set I'm a pile OF broken WOOD.
which the watchman Identified as the
wreck OF the box he had seen lie Blanc
demolishing.
At the time the FIRE was discovered lss
Blanc stood on the opposite side OF the
street and watched the operations OF those
who were working TO put out the nre.
The police OF the Sixth station were
notified and a search made for lie Hlanc.
The boy resides az the corner OF Chalk
stone avenue and Felix street
He kept away from home until last
night when the police were notined tnst
he had gone TO cover.
At an early hour this morning he was
placed under arrest by Patrolrnan Jones.
He confessed that he had sci the IN
and when arraigned In the sixth district
court today pleaded guilty 70 the charge.
Judge Rueckert held him for the grand
Jury IN 5000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION.

Judge Blodgett heard and held for ad-
visement the petition OF plaintiff In the
case of Timothy Il. Slattery VS.. r.. VI.
Colgate ct al. for leave TO amend his dec
laration Plaintiff sues to recover dam
ages for loss OF trade alleged 10 have
been due by reason OF the defendants
putting upon the market some shaving
soaps that was unsafe for use. Several
OF Mr.. Slatterys customers had their
faces badly burnt and he says this was
due 10 the putting OF soap on the market
that contained gross excess OF free
aikali
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
ATTACKED BY 500 MOORS.
French Force Is Set Upon and Loose II
Men-I50 Camels Carried OF.

Agiers Algeria, Aug. IA body OF
about 500 Moros OF the Berebear tribe re
Gently attacked a French force of so ma
tive sharpshooters who ere guarding
100 camels at sidi Ell Jady. A brisk fight
followed. The Berebears lost heavily. but
they killed 10 OF the sharpshooters and
two French corporals and carried off all
the camels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
Board of Police Commissioners Find
Him Guilty of Conduct UnbeCOm-
ing an OffiCer-ACCuSed of Sell
ing Worthless Mining Stocks.

Isaiah Long formerly officer dishonorably dis
charged from the police force this morning.
This done complaint of Sergt Willis L. Doe of the
sundy citizens whom Long had unloaded
ing stock that had little value.
His victims lost ranging from $500 to $I5oo EACH
Long carried the role with stipend of
$500 per year.
police commissioners the evidence
all in, promptly fired" Long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-01
ARRIVAL OF OCEAN STEAMERS,

At Havre. La Gasgone. New York
At Havre. Ia Gasgogne, Ne wYork.
Al Queenstown. Celtic. New York for
Liverpool and proceeded.
At New York. La Touraine from Havre.
AZ Nantucket Llghtship, steamer New
York from Southampton for New York.
Is miles east AT 3:i5 a. m.
At New York. New York from South
ampfOn.