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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12
The USEFUL BANANA.

Immense fortunes have been made
out of the banana business. Revenues
do not accrue alone from the sale of the
fruit, for the leaves are used for pack
ing, the wax found on the underside
Of the leaves IS a valuable article Of
commerce, manila hemp is made from
the stems. and of this hemp are made
mats. plated work and lace handker-
chiefs of the finest texture. Moreover.
the banana is ground into banana flour.
The island Of Jamaica and the West
Indies generally yield great crops OF
this useful fruit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

were trained many of the admirals now
distinguishing themselves in the war
with Russia.
The evolution of the army was equal
ly rapid. The modernization of the
military really began with the out
break of the Satsuma rebellion or rev.
olution in 1868. This destructive war,
in which several hundred thousand
Japanese lost their lives, lasted until
1872, when the shotgun was finally over
thrown, his retainers killed or scat
tered to all parts of the kingdom and
the mikado firmly established upon the
throne. To make up for the destruc-
ton of the fighting bands of samurai
under the daimios an army built on
European and American lines was i'm
mediately raised. AS a first step the
system of French uniforms was adopt
ed. Just as in the navy, japanese
youths were sent abroad to study the
military establishments of other lands.
Trained officers from America, Eng
land, France and Germany were invit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

impression was the reports sent back
by newspaper correspondents and the
soldiers Of other nations amply testify
The praises of the little beggars," as
the Jap troops were called, were being
sung from Berlin to San Francisco
They outmarched the other troops,
were the first over the breaches, stood
fatigue with less complaint and main
tanned better discipline than almost
any other soldiers in the field. The
well trained troops Of the kaiser were
present, the English Tomnies that had
fought in India and Egypt, the natty
and dashing French, the Americans
that had been seasoned in the Philip
pines and the sturdy and stolid SOL
diers of the car. None showed more
endurance, more bravery or more abil-
ity to plan and conduct a fight than
the 1.-the brown men from the Land Of
the Rising Sun. They were as natty,
as polite and as dashing as the French,
and they had the staying qualities Of
the Germans and English. Greatest of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

fleet of warships. What wonder,
then. that one of the initial activities
of the awakening nation was in the
direction of the construction of a lar
ger navy? The first tangible start
seems to have been in the purchase
from the United States government of
the Stonewan Jackson, a 1900 ton ship
carrying a ten ton gun, besides smaller
ones, a powerful vessel for that day.
This was renamed the Adzuma, and,
with her as a model, the Japs began
that career of adaptation and imita-
ton that has had such remarkable re-
suits. The purchase of the Adzuma
was made in 1866, two years before the
revolution. In 1877 another and great
er ship was bought. This was the Foo
So, BIS tons, double screw, speed
thirteen knots. This ship carried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

the Ill. uct.On OF some OF the great
est figh4.ns machines afiOat. Today the
japanese fleet contains four battleships
averaging over 5000 tons each. two of
them, the Mikasa and the Ashai, reach
ing 1920. These are larger than any
ships of the Russians and as large as
any in the world.
Nor was the mikado's government
satisfied with securing only the ships.
She already had well trained gunners
and crews, as had been shown in the
battles of the Yalu and Port Arthur.
These We're not enough The Spanish
American war showed what marks
manship will do. AS soon as the Amer
lean gunners were left idle after the
close of that conflict Japan began bid
ding for them. It was estimated that
just prior to the outbreak of the Rus
so-Japanese war there were at least
300 American gunners in the navy of
the mikado. These are the men who
fought with Dewey at Manila and with
Schley at Santiago.
Because of the character of her
shores the torpedo boat is peculiarly
effective in Japanese waters AS a re-
suit large number of these were Sc
cured. Naval men in recent times had
tiveness of these craft had been over
estimated. So well have they been
handled by the Japanese that this es-
innate is being revised
The experience gained with the allies
about Tientsin and Picking was inval-
liable to the japanese land troops. 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

gave them still further opportunity to
study European and American tactics
and methods, an opportunity that this
most adaptive of all peoples was ready
to grasp. 1t may be remarked in pass
ing that the old idea that the Japs are
only initiative is passing out They
have shown themselves inventive as
we'll For example, they today are US
ing guns of native manufacture which
they claim are superior to American
and European weapons These guns
are the invention of japanese.
Perhaps the peculiar spirit that
makes the soldiers and sailors Of the
mfkado so nearly fnvincible can best be
shown by a quotation from one of their
songs:
Pure is Hatsuses mountain brook;
So pure it mirrors all the clouds of heav-
en-.
Japan is a beautiful land, so beauti-
full that many westerners on visiting it
have been so charmed that they re-
NAMED and married there. 1t is the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

pidity with which the Land of the Ris-
ing Sun has striven from semibarbar-
ism to place in the forefront of nations.
It was less than ffty-one years ago
that Commodore Perry one day drop
ped anchor in the bay of Yeddo- That
event in itself was not of any partic-
ular Importance to the nation which
sent him nor just then to the nation
he visited. He had simply gone to ask
for the opening of two Japanese ports
to American trade and had taken a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

HOSE who read of
the brilliant showing
made by modern ia
pan against one of the
great empires of Eu-
rope scarcely realize
the lightninglike ra-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

About 1870: European military tent
and European caps, with regimentaI
badge and neck protector. Soldiers
carrying rice buckets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

ceive $50 The poor women over forty
who have been Tilted by a lover receive.
when the funds will permit. $50 each.
but the trustee can vary this amount
and at his own discretion offer a lar
ger prize to some one who will marry
an unusually ugly girl or one to whom
nature has been specially unl1ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

About 1873: Slight return to Japa-
nese dress in loose blouse. The swords
here worn are native, but the guns are
German. French cap introduced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

Growth In Organization: European
dress in all except headgear. Officers
instructions to sergeant major. Order
ly doffing cap instead of saluting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-12

1880: Full dress uniform of infan
try officers-Freneh KEPT, tunie, white
cocks feathers, gold cheVrons and Eu-
roPean swords. Japs are always natty.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Personal Z SOCIAL EVENTS.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE
SOCIAL WORLD.
Brief Items of General Interest
To You And Your
Friends.

Chief Machiaist L. P. BRAND, U. s.
N, OF Eastpon. has returned from his
trip to Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Curtis Nice, who has been
spen ding the ssmmer a. Asbury Park
and Ocean Grove and the autumn at
Philadelphia, has returned and again
taken up her residence with the family
OF DIR. George I. Feldmeyer.
Representative Henry Bosee, and Mrs.
Bose. OF Baltimore, are here for a few
days. They came for the Wilson jacob
wedding yesterday.
Hon. sydney Z. Mudd is registered I
the Maryla land hotel He will be one OF
the speakers at the Republican mass
meeting tonight.
Hon. Joshua Herring. ex State Comp
troher, of Westminster. is here today.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
dJ;26:ItiOI
WON
IN OH La;lIllOO

The FIRST lesson that the young girl has
of womauhood is usually a painful one.
Sne learns to know what headache means,
and backache, and sometimes is sadly
borne down by this new experience OF life
All the pain and misery which young
girls commonly experience at such time
may. in almost every instance, be entirely
prevented or cured by the use Of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. II estab-
fishes regularity. Il tones up the general
health. and cures headache, backache,
nervousness and other consequences OF
womanly weakness or disease.
The anxious mother Of the family often
times carries the whole burden Of respousi-
bility so far as the home medication Of
common ailments of the girls or boys are
concerned. The cost of the doctors visits
is very often much too great. At such
times the mother is invited TO write 10 Dr.
Z. v. Pierce, Of Buffalo N, X, for medical
advice, which is given free. Correspond
ence is held strictly confidential.
Backed up by over third OF century
of remarkable and uniform cures, a record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar TO women ever
attained the proprietors and makers of Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription now feel
fully warranted in offering to pay $500 IN
legal money of the United States for any
case OF Leucorrheas Female Weakness, Pro-
lapsus, or Falling of Womb, which they
cannot cure. All the Worlds Dispeusary
Medical Association, Proprietors, of Buff
falo, NJ Y, ask is fair and reasonable
trial of their means of cure.
cYour wonderful medicine. 'Favorite Prescrip-
tion.' has helped me greatly in time of suffer
ings writes Mrs. Minta Wright, Of Edwards,
Ind uI,ast winter I was unable 10 do my WORK,
was to be confined in February. and lady IN
Illinois wrote and told me about your medicine.
/ used three bottles of Favorite Prescription,
aud will say had the easiest and quickest con-
6ucment / ever had. Had three children be
fore and would suffer from tweutyfour to thirty
six hours before birth but this time ouly two
hours Have a fine baby girl and she IS the
most healthy one of all / am still using the
'Favorite Prescription as tonic"
Evening capital., 1904-10-27

could have raised ten pounds Of weight
from the ground, the pain was so severe.
This was my condition when I began US
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly
relieved me and now am never troubled
as was. by back is strong and can
walk or ride long distance and feel just
as strong as I did twenty-five years ago.
think so much of Doan's Kidney Pills
that l have given supply of the remedy
to some of my neighbors and they have
also found good results. If you can sift
anything from this rambling note that
viii be of any service to you, or to any
enc suffering from kidney trouble, you
are at liberty to do So"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Corton will be
mailed on application to any part of the
United States. Address Foster-Milburn
Co. Buffalo. n. 7. Sold by ali dealers |:
price, fifty cents per box.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known F.
7. Cheney for the last Is years. and be.
iieve him perfectly honorable in all busi
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimon-
ials sent free. Price 75 ..cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton. oct.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Better Than Pills

Tie question has been asked in what
way are Chamberlain Stom lch and
Liver Tablets superior to the ordinary
oa,a3rJic and liver pills? Our answer
ls--Ihey are easier and more pleasant
to taNe and their effect is so gentle and
50 asreeab.e that one hardly realizes that
IT'S produced by medicine. Then they
ne, only move the bowels but improve
the appetite and aid the digestion. For
sale a, ) cents per bottle by Feldmeyer
Bros. City Drug Store.
Il troubled with a week digestion try
Chamberlaln's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They will do you good. For sale
oy Eeldmeyer Bros. City Drug. Store.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
UNHAPPINEss OIsPELLED.
Men and Women Unanimous About !

Many women weep and wall and refuse
TO be comforted because their once mag
nificent tresses have become thin and
faded. Many men incline 90 profanity
because the flies bite through the thin
thateh on their craniums 1t will be good
news to the miserable of both sexes, to
learn that Newbro's Herpicide has been
placed upon the market This is the new
scalp germicide and antiseptic that acts
by destroying the germ or microbe that
Is the underlying cause of all hair de-
struction. Herpicide is a new prepara-
ton. made after a new formula on an
entirely new principle. Anyone who has
tried It viii testify as to it's worth. Try
It yourself and be convinced. Sold by
leading druggists. Send 10c. in stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co. De-
trolt. Mich
Feldmeyer Brothers
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
BY SISTERS OF HOLY CROSS.
Endorsement Of Father Johns Medicine
as Tonic and Body Builder
For the Weak aud
Run Down.

1--WE cheeriully recommend Father
Johns Medicine as a good remedy for
bronchial troubles and as a tonic and
body builder for those who are weak
and run down. Several persons of our
institution have used it with beneficial
results. (Signedl Sisters of Holy Cross,
"A Chandler St. Nashua, N. H " Not a
cough syrup. r pat n medicin wi h
weakening stimulants, but a food medi-
cine the prescription of an eminent
specialist 1t is guaranteed 10 cure all
throat and lung troubles, scr fula, skin
diseases, rheumatism and all ailments
resulting from weak and impure blood.
Fifty years in use.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Rummage Sale.

Tie ladies' in charge of the Boys Club
Of Esiport will hold their annual Rum
ma. sale in the Chapel House adjoin-
Iag / Anue's Chapel on Prince George
stree on Wednesday and Thursday
even ags. November = and ). Contri-
ba,loas Of old shoes, clothing. books and
mas. ines, etc will be gratefully receiv-
e. /, ent either to the Chapel House or
to IS Adele Randall. Randall Place,
Mas Frank A. Munroe, Main Street,
OF 10 he Misses Munford, at 2e9 Hano-
yer street, on or above the above dates
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Baltimore Commissioner.

The County Commissioners OF Baltl
more county decided not to hold any
session on Tuesday of next week on ac-
count of being obliged to come to An
napoIis and assist in appraising the bids
for the construction of the Sweetzer
bridge, over the Patapsco river on the
Hammond Ferry road, between Balu-
more and arundel counties. The board
will meet at Towson on next Monday
afternoon.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
The Furnace Season.

Furnace time is at hand. Some
householders have already started their
heating apparatus, while others are relying
on CRATES and gas stoves for temporary
comfort. If the furnace has not already
been cleaned. it should be thoroughly
overhauled at once. before the sharp
weather of winter demands its use regu-
larly.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
An Appeal From Stanton Pub
lie School.

Inasmuch as the colored public school
Of this CITY will be closed November IS,
for want of funds to keep it open, and
inasmuch as about 600 children will be
left without the means of education;
we. the undersigned, hereby, appeal to
the pa,rons of the school, and to the
nnhhc in general to assist us in our
Strenuous efforts to keep the school
open The ministers of all the local
colored churches, and the managers OF
the local newspapers, have been autho-
rized to receive contributions Don. t
fail to call at Mr.. Isaach Benesch.s x
Sons and see the valuable china closet
offered to the one holding the lucky
number. Chances, 50 cents.
SOLOMON BoLDEN,
WILLIAM Z. STEWART,
Trustees.
]. WESLEY CHASE.
ora Principal.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
No Game.

There was no football game yesterday
between the marine officers of the chool
Of Application Marine barracks. Naval
Academy, and the fourth class midship-
men Several Officers are IN bad shape.
On Saturday they viii play the Artillery
School at Fort Monroe.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27

j. y. Corton,
farmer and lum-
b erm a n, of
Deppe, n. O.,
says Il suffer
ed for years
with my back.
1t was SO bad
that l could
not walk any
distance nor
even ride in
easy buggy. /
do not believe
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
SNAPSHOTS.

Uncertain weather.
-Rummage sale next week.
Hats off to the Bankers.
Republican mass-meeting tonight.
Money to burn in Annapolis today.
sa-25 cents for n Boat.
Carvel Hall crowded with bankers.
A football fool and his bet are soon
parted
Never mind journey on Friday !
Saturday IS pay day.
II YOU want to hatter man tell
him he is working too hard.
= Yes. Cordelia, there is such thing
as poetry, but it is not plentiful.
~ T25 cents for a Boat.
A LAWYERS fee is due to the other
chap ignorance of the law.
Actions speak louder than words,
but they do not speak as often.
Kisses that are not intoxicating are
the Sind that drive men to drink.
The egotist is apt to develop a bad
case of insomnia from lying awake for
the purpose Of thinking about himself.
even when arrayed in a dress with
a long train a woman will make a sweep
ing denial if accused of extravaganza.
s-20 cents for n BOat.
The indoor athlete has the run of
the house.
The Thanksgiving turkey has about
one more month to live.
- The political campaign wants warm
ing p. from present appearances.
day Annapolis always have as
mu. money as is represented here today.
Sig reception at Executive Mansion
tom at.
25 cents for - Boat.
3est Grade Cigars (all Havana
file in city, cents each-o for 2s
cent at Murphy's corner Randall and
Pm { George street. az
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Ladies of Annapolis.

will make a limited number of month
w contracts with the ladies OF Annapo-
lis to keep their hair, complexion, nails
and figure in condition. Call on me at
roo Main street, and you viii find the
terms convenient. Mrs. Hopkins, Mas
eauce vi
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Mite Society Oyster Supper.

The ladies' Mite Society of the West
Annapolis NJ. E. Church will hold an
Oyster Supper at Mrs. Rullman's Hall,
on Thursday. October 27th, 1904. Sup
per. > cents. If fair, if not, next fair
night
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
NC. KINNAN & MARVIN,
10 Med.

A marriage license was issued in Bal
timore yesterday to Henry b. Stalllngs,
Il; May E. Gray. IS. both OF Anne
Arundel county.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Tn nnra q Oold in One Day.

Tola LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If It fails
20 cure E. w. Groves signature IS on
Zach box. 7sc. $40 SIN
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
PAUL BROWDY.
THE oPTICIAN
46 WEST STREET.
Eyes Examined Free of Charge.

LJco A~1EttFFEEFVCsE @ y O1EItF &c.
Are your Eyes effected Do you suf-
fer with h. adache. neuralgia or nervous
ness-If they are. why not come TO an
experienced Optician and have them ex-
amined free of charge. Others have
been benefited, why not you.
All glasses guaranteed to give satisfac-
tion. Office,
PAUL BROWDY,
46 West Street, Annapolis. nd.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
, saDo.ls, Washington 6 BALTIC. R. R.
,n RHco. Inne S. 1904.

--... .cbedule in Elicct June D. I'O1.
o,r Annapolis Junction connect
tas 80 -, aud the Junction with trains
i1 Z, ,,I,5Te and Washington ana othsi
~ +, ss iJliOws
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
80 OF ADvEkTlsINa.

..srs ,ave lines NonpATeip hsst insertion art.o.1
eae - t,.at insertions % eents. Speclal
3 silh monthly quarterly anu ye4iiy
- notices and political or persona
s.,t1re Is cents per line boureoisf,
co 1rsertions ~ cents per line.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
3, 7ors 8 Annapolis Short Line Railroad.

4 Inns leave Annapolis for Baltimo5e wee and
aA sundays, 500, $50 a. m. 600 ana 7-oo
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
George Forbes,
AttOrney-af-Law,
Rooms /, & 3 Ist Floor, 6 E. Pleasant
Street, Baltimore. Md.

Practices in Annapolis and Baltimore
Attorney or the National Surety Company OF
New York for Maryland.
&C. &P. (Long Distancel Mt. Vernon I17l
rHohAs Maryland, Courtland. 229.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27

Ha! Hal Ha! Ha!
Our Sailor boys are back from their
cruise, we give them hearty welcome.
We hope they have had pleasant trip
also that they won't forget the only place
in town to get their CONNECTIONS Of all
kinds. All made fresh every day. Come
to our store or call US up. Telephone 0-F
Ali orders promptly delivered.
ELunch Room now open. Meals
served at all hours.
EAlso Stall in Market House
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
Couldn't 'tLift Ten Pounds.

DOan'S Kidney Pills Brought Strength
and Health to the Sufferer, Max
ing Him Feel Twenty-Five
Years Younger.
Sick kidneys cause weak, lame or
aching back, and a weak back makes
a weak man. Can't be well and strong
until the kidneys are cured. Treat them
with Doans Kidney Pills. Here's the
testimony of one man cured.
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
SUN AND MOON.

Sun Rises. 6. 80 Moon Rises TAO p. m
sun Sets. $40 Moon South Zoo a. m
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
October 81. 1904.

Mir mum temperature. ure..........'''' 81
Ma mum temperature e.....-.....-'. 40
Evening capital., 1904-10-27

EAlso Stall in Market House
Evening capital., 1904-10-27
- cents fOr q RORt.


3est Grade Cigars (all Havana
file in city, cents each-o for 2s
cent at Murphy 5, corner Randall and
Pm George street. az
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-07-06
UP
FABLES.
ION Mcneil n Topska Mal-Breele-

10 a certain neighbOrhOOd we're
two boys. One was large and
husky and q bully by nature,
while the other was inclined to be
puny. The large husky boy de-
lighted in imposing upon the puny
lad and generally licked him ct
least once a week. Sometimes he
doubled the dose, so that the small
boy carried q battered nose and at
least one black eye all the time.
Finally the puny lad formed a pur
pose. He joined a gymnasium
and went into training under the
direction Of a scientific boxer.
For six months steady be kept
this up and at the end Of that time
be had accumulated a set of mus
cles hat we're a surprise to him
self. He also had learned how to
handle himself in good shape.
During the six months be had
managed to avoid the bully, but
when ne had finished his course Of
training he went out where he sup
posed he wOnld run against the
husky lad. He was not disap-
pointed. The bully was pleased
to see him, because he had not
had a chance to pick on somebody
smaller and weaker than himself
for some time. He commenced
proceeding by making some in
sulting remarks to the smaller lad,
which, to his surprise, the latter
resented. Then the bully an
nOunced that he would proceed to
mop the earth with the person OF
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-07-06

deposits an acrid corrosive
sediment in the joints and
muscles, and the circulation
grows sluggish because Of
the constant accumulation
Of acid impurities, and
when the system is in such
condition Rheumatism is
liable to come out at any
time, winter or summer. It
Is fastened and provoked