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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
THE WATWA OF AFRICA,
A Curious Tribe, Low Down In the
Scale Of Humanity.

SN&AAC "a AAuAASAAANys
A hunter of big game in Africa gives
a description of a tribe of natives
whom he found there, the Watwa.
'"These natives" he says, Give in the
swamps, their staple article of diet be-
ing fish and flour made from the seed
Of the water lily, although during the
rains they grow patches Of cassava
root and sweet potatoes at the edge
Of the swamp. They smear their
bodies with mud to protect them from
mosquitoes and are extremely dirty
and evil smelling in consequence. They
are very low down in the scale of hui
mainly and have a bad reputation
among tribes living on the high ground,
which reputation they upheld during
our visit. We engaged several Watwa
natives as carriers, but they only came
to see what they could steal. One day
I shot a reed buck in sight of the
camp and left two Watwa to carry it
in while went after a hartbeest, but
I never saw either men or buck again.
It was no use following them into the
swamps, as they kne~ every inch
Of the ground and water. They had
small canoes hidden everywhere, and
Immediately they crossed a stream
they sunk the canoe again where they
alone knew where to find It. Our boys
were afraid to follow them, as they
used poisoned arrows and sometimes
set poisoned stakes in the tracks lead
ing to their haunts."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
BOY OF THE REGIMENT.
With His Dying Breath He Asked
Garibaldi For a Coffin.

With His Dying Breath He Asked
Garibaldi For a Coffin.
When EMO Ferretti entered actively
Into the Italian war Of independence
be was just seventeen. He left Parma
secretly, DESERVING, as it were, his IA
Their, mother and family to fight for his
hero, Garibaldi. He walked over the
Apennines without penny in his pock-
ct and, arriving half dead at Genoa,
concealed himself on one of the ships
bound for Sicily. When at his destina-
ton he emerged and gained the nick
name of the "boy of the regiment"
From that time for some months he
fought until the day for rest came. He
was shot In the head and carried to
the hospital in a dangerous condition.
Everything possible was done for him,
but it was evident that he was trou-
bled, and at last it came out that he
could not die happy because he had
never seen his hero. II have fought
everywhere and sought always" he ex-
claimed, 'but I have never succeeded
In seeing him. How can l die never
having caught a glimpse Of him?''
Another preOccupation was that he
feared he might be buried without a
coffin. Morning. noon and night his
cry was, LET me have a cof11n!' The
very day he died, by a fortunate
chance, Garibald1 arrived at the hos
pital. Having heard Ferrettis story,
he stopped and spoke to him. The sick
boys expressive face lighted up and
he exclaimed: 'Now can die happy.
Oh, general, let me have a cofinv'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
Protected the judge.

After the jury in Texas case had
listened to the charge Of the court and
had gone to their room to deliberate
upon the verdict, one Of the twelve
went right to the point by saying:
'That thar Pike Muldrow orter be
convicted an central principles. He's
bad as they make 'em.'
AS the hum of approval went around
a weakened little juror said, II heerd
that Pike guy it out that he'd go gun
MIN fur us, if we sent him up, jes'
soon's he got out, an fur the jedge
too"
eve must perfect the jedge," they
agreed, and the verdict was 'Not gull
ty."-Detroit Free Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
A Peculiar Ornament.

Berlin has probably one of the most
peculiar ornaments for reading room
that has ever been seen in similar
position in civilized country. This is
a gravestone which stands, large and
massive, in one corner of small room.
1t is not only gravestone, but is in
its legitimate position at the head of
a grave. The history of it's location in
the house is interesting. 1t was not
put up in the house, but the house was
built around the stone. Its original
position was in the burial grounds in
the churchyard at st. Hedwig's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
How Could He Help TT

He-Do you think marriages are
made in heaven? She-I don't know.
Perhaps they are, but I'd be satisfied
with one made in-or, that is, of course,
l wasn't thinking what-oh, Charlie,
do you really mean it?-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
Nothing Definite,

Her Mother-Mr. Sloman has been
coming to see you for quite a long
while, Maude. What are his inten-
lions? Do you know? She-Well, 1
think he intends to keep on coming
Philadelphia Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04

You need clean, healthy bowels just
as much as pure, wholesome food:
without either, you cannot keep well.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea elm
mates all impurities. Tea or tablets.
50 cents. G. A. Jack. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
He Got 1t.

Teacher-Willie, give me a sentence
In which the term hook and eye is used
Wlllie-Me an pa went fshin'. Pa
told me t bait me hook an did,
Baltimore American.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
A Revelation.

Wife haven't gown fit to wear.
Husband Jove! That's the reason none
of the servants will stay here.-New
York Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04
1.-THE charm Of married brows

the Charm OF married broWs
"Well, did he mean by that the
browning charm Of married women. or
did he refer to the charm of eyebrows
that meet in the middle? III the
Arabian Nights there are many pas
sages in which such eyebrows are
spoken of as great charm, indeed, but
in the west our beauty doctors give
explicit directions to prevent such
growths. What did Tennyson mean,
anyhow ?''-Philadelphia Press,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-04

It costs more to live than formerly,
but then people live longer, so it ID
about even.-Montgomery Advertiser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
WOMAN LAND AGENTS.
Nellie Howard of Cottonwood Falls
and Helen Kimber.

The Denver Republican publishes the
pictures of Miss Helen Kimber of Chi
cago, formerly of Topeka, and Miss Mel
lie Howard, of Cottonwood Falls, two
Kansas women who have invaded a new
field of labor and are employed as land
agents by the Union Pacific railway.
Miss Kimber, who is president of the
Kansas Equal Suffrage association, was
a Parsons girl. The Republican says:
Women have invaded another field of
labor. Not only do they now success
fully operate the largest ranches in Kan
sas, but they are rapidly invading other
fields. The managers of the land de-
partment of the Union Pacific railroad
have realized that in many respects wo-
men outclass the male sex as agents.
and it is the intention of the company
to replace the former with the latter.
To Miss Helen Kimber of Topeka,
known as the president of the Kansas
Equal Suffrage association, and Miss
Nellie Howard of Cottonwood Falls,
Kas-, who is a member of the directory
of the Chase County National bank be-
long the credit of being the first female
land agents employed by the Union Pa
cific.
farms, and when they finally enfran-
chise the women of their home state
they intend going back to farm life
They propose to operate large ranches
of their own in the manner in which
so many women of the sunhower state
have achieved success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

fortnight will join the rest of his fam
lily in New York.
Mrs. H. U. Nudge and Mrs. John
Bradley are expected home from their
Mexican trip next week.
Mrs. Thomas E Dewey went to Abb
lene today for a short visit.
Miss Georgiana WATSON has returned
from F,redonia, where she has been for
Mrs. Waggone1S of Meriden, was
shopping in town "Wednesday.
Mrs. John c. Harmon and Mrs. W.
N. West will be the hostesses at the
cathedral, Wednesday of next week.
Mr.. Charles Blood Smith returned
Monday from New York trip.
Mrs. James Frederick Scott returned
the first of the week from visit to her
mother, Mrs. Douglas, in Kansas City
The Junior Atlantean club will meet
Tuesday of next week with Mrs
Charles Cooper. 416 Sixth avenue east
Mrs. Charles Hoffman, of Strong
City and Mrs S. E. Hull, of Alma. are
visiting Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Goodwin.
Mrs. Fred Dumont Smith of kinsley
will come to town Friday to see Mrs.
F'iske in MARY of Magdala" at the
Mrs. J. W. Going left today for New
York city from where she will sail
Tuesday of next week on the Grosser
Kurfuerst North German Lloyd line,
for a several months stay in Europe.
companies her.
Mr.. Ed Keilam of Cottonwood Falls
is the guest of his mother, Mrs. E. P.
Kellam-
Unity church supper tomorrow night.
Mrs. H. o. Carney has been i'll at her
home, SIS Buchanan street, for a week
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Jenkins of
Charleston, Illinois, who spent the win
ter with their daughter, Mrs F. w.
Watson. left for homo last week.
Miss Elizabeth Johnston of Minneap-
oils Kansas who has been with her
uncle, Justice w. A. Johnston and Mrs.
Johnston, is now the guest of her
cousin, Mr.. How ard johnston, on Van
Buren, street.
Mrs. Harvey Willard of Kansas City
is the guest of Mrs. H. L. Willard
Mrs. Clarence S. Hall who was the
guest of Miss Helen Curry in Highland
Park returned to her home in Law
renee Tuesday.
The friends of Miss Selma Peterson
land Mr.. Victor Nyman will be sur
prised to hear of their wedding which
took place in the Swedish Lutheran
church last evening at half after eight
o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Nyman went i'm
mediately to housekeeping at LIZ Mon
roe street.
The Iota Omicron Phi Gamma OF
high school meet at the home OF Myrtle
Ml1rnhv COS Monroe street, Friday aft
ernoon.
. Miss Cora Lawrence of Topeka and
Mr.. Griff Kerr of Glenloek, Kansas,
were married Wednesday evening at
O. clock The wedding took place at lne
state Hospital, where the brides
narents are EMPLOYED. The Wedding
was a family affair, only a few outside
guests being invited Mr.. and mrs
Kerr left for Glenlock this morning,
where they will make their home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
PRESSING PENSION BILL.
Curtis, Miller and Bernard Kelly Call
on President.

Washington. March 3-Pressure is be-
ing brought to bear on the president to
enlist his support of a pension service
bill. Chairman Sulloway of the house
committee on invalid pensions has
baked and declines to accept either
the Grand Army bill introduced by
Representative Calderhead, or the bill
prepared by Representative Curtis
MI. Curtis and Mr.. Miller accom-
panied the Rev. Bernard Kelly of Kan
sas. a member of the Grand Army leg
islative committee, to the White House
and talked the situation over with the
president. No promises were secured.
Mr.. Curtis said that if the committee
on invalid pensions reported a bill it
would pass the house.
n 1T is said that the bill would cost
the country so million dollars a year, ;"
ne continued. This is an exaggeration.
1t would not cost in excess of 10 million
dollars a year. believe the bill should
pass and that the regulations of the
pension office SHOULD be made less
stringent than they now are"
Opponents of the bill estimate that
it would add at least 40 million dollars
annually to the pension accounts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
SHOT BY A CRANK
Two Government Employees Vic
tins of Escaped Lunatic.

Washington, March 3.-Robert Man
ming, a messenger in the war depart
ment, today was attacked by a crank
in his room IN the department and shot
in the back. The assailant was quick
~ overpowered and disarmed. Man
ning's wound is believed to be serious
The shooting took place in the mail
and record division of the adjutant
generals office. The name of the man,
as shown by papers taken from him,
is William J. O'Brien, an inmate of st.
Elizabeth's asylum. He entered the
room and fiOurishing a revolver fired at
random. In addition to shooting Mr.
Manning, shot also took effect in the
left arm of Arthur Wicker, a clerk
Another shot barely missed Miss
Emma Sexton, also a clerk.
O'Brien is discharged soldier of the
United States army and was under
treatment at St. Eliza beths insane
asylum. He had been hanging around
the war department for over two hours
today. He finally entered the room of
the recording division and announced
that he was dissatisfied with his dis
charge papers. He Immediately opened
fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
LIVER ILLS.

DR.. RADWAY & CO, New York:
Dear Sirs-I have been sick for nearly 2
years and have been doctoring with some
of the most expert doctors of the United
States l have been bathing and drinking
hot water at the Hot Springs, Ark, but it
seemed everything failed TO do me good.
After | saw your advertisement l thought
l would try your pills, and have nearly
used two boxes; been taking at bed time
and one after breakfast, and they have
done me more good than anything else l
have ever used. My trouble has been with
the liver. Ny skin and eyes We're all yell
low; had sleepy, drowsy feelings: felt
like a drunken man; pain right above the
navel, like as if it were bile on top of the
stomach. My bowels were costive nv
mouth and tongue sore most of the time
Appetite fair but food would not digest
but settle heavy on my stomach, and some
few mouthfuls of food come up again.
could only eat light food that digests cas-
1ly. Please send Book of Advice" Re
spectfully, BEN ZAUGG.
Hot Snrinecs ArIr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
MAY HOLD TWO.
Kansas Militia Plans for More En-
campments-

The Kansas militia may hold two
encampments this year instead of one.
The state military board will decide
this at the meeting to be held in To-
peka March IL and u.
If one encampment is held it will be
a brigade encampment. If two are held
they will be regimenta1 encampments.
If two encampments are held Law
renee, Topeka and Emporia villa be con-
sidered as meeting places for the First
regiment and Newton, Hutchinson and
Wichita will be proposed for the Sec
ond regiment encampment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
Bryan Loses a Point

New Haven. Conn. March 3--Judge
Thayer. in the superior court has sus-
tanned a demurrer filed by counsel for
Mrs. Philo s. Bennett to the suit of
VIM. ]. Bryan for construction of the
will of Mr.. Bennett. In the action
brought in behalf of Mr. Bryan an
effort was made to have sealed let
ter left by Mr.. Bennett and giving $780,
600 to Mr.. BRYAN enforced as trust.
In sustaining the demurrer the court
decides that the question of status of
the sealed letter cannot be determined
in the present action, but must be re-
served for decision In other suits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
For the Anti Machine.

The Pottawatomie county Republican
convention was held Wednesday at
Westmoreland to select delegates to the
state convention and the senatorial con-
vention. President Roosevelt's admin
istration was endorsed The delegates
to the state convention were instructed
to vote for E. w. Hoch. The delegation
was also instructed to oppose the ina
chine" candidates where ever possible. B
H. Tracy, of Wamego, is a member of
the delegation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
MACHINE AND ANTS.
They May Clash in Grand Army
Election.

The veterans are looking for the ma
chine and anti-machine politics to be
dragged into the contest for the cleo
ton of department commander of the
Kansas G. A. r. at the encampment at
Emporia May IS, 10 and 20.
So far Charles Harris, of Emporia;
and P. H. Coney, of Topeka, are the
two candidates talked of. Neither has
identified himself very strongly with
any political faction and the question
now is who is bringing out these can
didates and what factions will support
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

cent. to all of the 1000 stockholders.
This payment, with a dividend of 10
per cent. which was paid in 1894, makes
a total of 14.65 per cent. on dividends
paid on the capital stock All told the
local organization spent s20000.000 and
the national government and different
states 100000 the total amount spent
on the Chicago worlds fair being $780,,
GOO 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

Mrs. Mollfe Allen of South Fork, KY
says she has prevented attacks OF choI-
era morbus by taking Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets when she felt
an attack coming on Such attacks are
usually caused by indigestion and these
tablets are just what is needed to cleanse
the stomach and ward off the approach
ing attack. Attacks of bilious collie may
be prevented in the same way For sale
by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
Fears Her Husband is Drowned.

- Leavenworth, Kan, March "a let
ter was received here from Mrs Chas.
5. Nickel of Neodesha, Kan, inquiring
about her husband. who left Neodesha
n month ago to come here for work
She fears that the man, who stepped
through an air hole in the ice north
of the old Rock Island bridge last
Wednesday, was her husband. The
body has not been recovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. J. D. NJ. Hamilton and her son
John will leave Sunday to spend the
next six weeks in New York city, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Hamilton are now
with Mr.. Wilton Lackaye in 1.-THE
Pit" Mr.. j. D. NJ. Hamilton leaves
Sunday for California, but after a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
Dolley for Chairman.

j. N. Dolley. representative from
Wabaunsee county. is a candidate for
chairman of the Republican state cen
trail committee. Dolley is assistant
coroner of Wabaunsee besides being a
member of the legislature, and he
thinks he could carry on the extra
work of chairman with his coronorsal
and legisla tive duties without trouble
Clyde Miller. of Usage City, is the only
candidate announced for secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
I.indahore Maasiah Datas.

Salina. Kan, March 3.-The Lindsbo-g
Messiah viii be rendered as usual
this year. March 81, %, 80 and April
1 and g. being the dates selected. The
management hopes to secure either
Professor Towne or Professor Hamlin
of Chicago as soloists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
peputv Mine Insneotors.

Pittsburg, Kan. March 3.-State Mine
Inspector James Orr announced the
following appointments of deputies:
Geo Murphy, of Nelson, for Pittsburg
field; Abe Walker, of Leavenworth
for Leavenworth field; Frank Gilday, of
Usage City, for Usage field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
Wind Broke Windows.

La Crosse, Wis, March 3.-A biz
gard ragged in this vicinity all night
the wind attaining a velovity here
which broke many windows. The tenn
perature dropped As degrees during the
night, the thermometers this morning
registering zero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
Last of oolum bian Exposition.

Chicago March 3.-The accounts of
the Worlds Columbian exposition Of
1893 were closed today with the pay
ment of a final dividend of ass per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington. March 3.-These post
masters have been appointed:
kansas-Clinton, Douglas county,
Louis s. Arnett, vice James R. Har-
rell, resigned.
Oklahoma-True, Greer county. Will
liam B. Kincade, vice Edward F. Davis.
resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, so cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03
IN 8 q GTgfX

Justice and Mrs. William A. john
ston will give a small dinner tonight at
their home on Sixth avenue west, one
of a series at which they have been en-
recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

Mr. and Mrs. Harry ]. Bone will give
a dinner Saturday night for Governor
and Mrs. Bailey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

At the meeting of the Wednesday
Afternoon Whist club with Miss Flor
ence Rcssington yesterday Mrs. Leon
ard S. Ferry, Mrs. Dorr Norton of
Kansas City, Miss Marcia Spivey and
Miss Lyle Burns of Pueblo, Colo, were
guests and substitutes. The next meet
ing will be with Miss Meta Robinson
Thursday of next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-03

Miss Lulu Barteu and Mr.. Harry
Goodrich were married Wednesday
evening at the residence of the Rev.
Mr.. McAfee, who performed the cere-
mony. They left at noon today for
Los Angeles, Cal. where they will visit
Mrs. Goodrichs parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John H. Bartell, and after a tour of
southern California will return to To-
peka to make their home at 712 Topeka
avenue. Miss Margaret Goodrich and
Mr.. Frank Bartell accompany them to
California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-05

Anderson and Leach are expecting
to go out to the Puget sound country
at the close of this year to form a
partnership and engage in mercantile
business there.
Elmer Hill has returned from his
trip to St Louis, and today reported
to training quarters with the an
nouncement that he has given up his
work with the Odeon quartette, and
would do regular work on the football
squad in the future. This makes it
sure that the Washburn tackles will
be well played this year. Hill, Pear
son and Sharp are all men who are
heavy and experienced.
The team which Washburn will have
in the field against the State Normal
viii be considerably different from the
one which played the College of EN-
poria last Saturday. Pearson and Hill
Will be the tackles instead of Sharp
and Williams. Anderson will be at
quarter instead of White. Williams
will be at full instead of Cunningham.
These changes ought to add to the
strength of the team, but for the fact
that the men have not been playing
these positions very long. The back
field will probably show up in better
form than it did in the Emporia game,
and better interference is expected.
Artistic posters for the Saturday
game were issued by Manager Leach
today A new poster has been drawn
by Stewart of the Washburn Art de-
partment, and the printing is done in
three colors, blue, red and black
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-05
CHASED BY A FURNACE.
Exciting Experience of Passengers on
a Trolley Car.

New York. Oct. 5.-A ten ton
rolling blast furnace filed with hot
iron used for the welding of the
joints of trolley track has been the
cause of an exciting ride for a carload
OF people in Newark. \. J. The fur
mace became unmanageable on the top
of a steep hill and started down with
rapidly increasing Roadway in the
wake of a trolley car bound toward
the center of the city.
The motOrman put on full speed,
but the mass of iron and fire gained
steadily. When it seemed that a dis
astrous collision was inevitable. the
car crew and ten passengers, several
of whom were women. held hurried
consultation and decided that the only
chance to save their lives was in
Jumping Several leaped OFF but the
crew and two women who had tainted
remained aboard.
After the race had gone on for a
quarter of a mile. with the furnace
steadily gaining. the runaway machine
swerved and struck an oncoming car.
The collision was terrific but although
the front end of the car was demol1sh-
ed. the passengers escaped serious in
Jury.