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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
LODGE NEWS.
Kansas Fraternal Congress Is
Organized.
Was Done Quietly at Lawrence
Thursday.
BIRD is PRESIDENT.
w. b. kirkpatrick, Also of
Topeka, Vice President.
Idea Is for League of Mutual
Protection.

The Kansas Fraternal Congress was
formed at Lawrence on Thursday
Though it was not done secretly, moth
ing was said about it at the time
Representatives from 81 different
lodges in the state attended. A com
plete organization was formed and
officers were elected. W. A. S. Bird,
of Topeka, was chosen president; w
E kirkpatrick, vice president, and T.
J. Edmunds, of Lawrence, secretary
Mr.. Bird represented the endowment
rank. Knights of Pythias; Mr.. Kirk
patrick is president of the knights
and Ladies of Security; Mr.. Edmunds
represented the Fraternal Aid, which
Is particularly strong at Lawrence.
The purpose of the organization is
one OF protection. Fraternal organi-
cations all over the United States have
various sorts and kinds of litigations
on their hands, and it is usually as
interesting and important to one or
der as to another. It has been found
OF late years that fraternal congresses
are decided success IN other states
Recently a big $4,000 suit against an
order in Pennsylvania was success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
A Continual Strain.

Many men and women are constantly
subjected to what they. commonly term
financial or family trouble 1t wears and
distresses them both mentally, and physi
cally, affecting their nerves badly and
brin cling on liver and kidney ailments,
With the attendant evils of constipation,
loss of appetite, sleeplessness, low vitality
and despondency. They can not, as
rule. get rid of this continual strain
but they can remedy its health-destroy-
Green's August Flower. 1t tones up the
liver. stimulates the kidneys, insures
uaIly dispels the physical or mental dis
tress caused by that continual strain. :"
ular size, 75c. For sale by Rowley and
Snow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

m, subject, "a Practical Application
of Gods Problem in Arithmetic The
sermons of the day are calculated to
impress important lessons concerning
the New Year.
First United Brethren church, Twelfth
and Quincy streets. Rev. 7. d. Critics,
pastor. Preaching at IL a. m. and 1880
Peoples Christian Union, $50; prayer
meeting Thursday, 1880 D. M; Junior
Y. P. c. u, Thursday. p. m. The in
stallation service of the officers and
conducted by the pastor at the begin-
ming Of the Sunday school hour.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, cor
ner Huntoon and Polk streets. Services
at IL, subject, Life Children's Sum
day school at 9:45; Wednesday evening
in it's church edifice which is open
daily except Sunday, from 1:3o to 6
p. m.
Seward Avenue tabernacle. Sunday
school at 3:15 p. m. Preaching at -7:3a
p. m. by Rev. j. q. Maver.
Quinton Heights school house. suns
day school BIS p. m. Mr.. Fred @.
Mitchell will speak at 1880, subject.
"Unsatisfied Longings." Special music.
Central Park Christian church, corner
Sixteenth and Clay. Bible school at
9:45. Preaching and Lords Supper at
IL; Junior Endeavor at 3 D. m; Senior
Endeavor at 6:15. Preaching at 1880 by
Evangelist Neole Overman. This will be
his first sermon of the revival meetings.
Preaching each evening throughout the
week at 8 o'clock. Song service at 100
Everybody welcome.
Third Presbyterian church, corner
of Branner and East Fourth streets.
Sabbath school 9:45 a. m. Morning SER
vice. reception of new members and
communion of Lords Supper, IL a. m.
Junior Endeavor, 2:30 p. m; Senior En-
deavor, topic, "Our GoaTs for 1867
els p. m. Evening services, text,
1 Kings 4-29, 80. 1870 p. m. Mems chorus
will sing at evening service. The an
nuaI week OF prayer" service will be
recognized with meetings every night
next week, except Saturday, at p. m.
w. NJ. Cleveland, pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

principal work of the evening was the
matter of taking care of the twelve
candidates for the second degree. Fol-
lowing the degree work an acrobatic
performance was given by Robert
Spry, after which there were several
blackface monologues, music and 9TH
er forms of amusement. After the en-
tertainment lunch was served which
included a long list of good things to
eat. The meeting marked the closing
of the work of John R. Carter as con-
sui. He had held the office for one
year. During that time the member
ship of the camp was increased by the
addition of 104 members. The present
membership includes 455 persons.
The installation of the new officers
for the coming year will be the work
at the meeting next Thursday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
Famous Old PAGER Dead.

Cumberland, Md, Dec. 31.-Blue
Dick, the famous old pacing horse,
owned by Robert L. Cook, of near
Shepherdstown, w. Va. is dead. 1t is
asserted by some persons that the
horse was AZ years old, but he can be
traced back only thirty-six years, and
it is certain that he was at least
that age. A quarter of a century ago
Blue Dick was a famous PAGER. He
was best known on the southern cir
cult but he had been on race tracks
all through the north and east. 1t is
said that his best record was made at
New Orleans, where he paced half
mile in 1906.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31
paintings. Prayer service every even

paintings. Prayer service every even
ing next week
The First Baptist church will meet
in the Tabernacle, corner Tenth and
Jackson streets, at IL o'clock and 1880.
Rev. E. H. Tredenhazen will preach
morning and evening. Sunday school
will meet at $3.50 a. m. The Junior En-
deavorers will hold their meeting at 8
p. m. The Young Peoples meeting will
be held Is minutes after o'clock p. m.
Seward Avenue Sunday school will
meet Is minutes after o'clock, corner
Seward avenue and Emmett streets.
Robert w. Eaton, superintendent.
First Lutheran church, corner Fifth
and Harrison streets, Rev. H. A. OFT,
pastor. Services with sermon at IL
a. m and 1880 p. m. Morning subject,
Under the Gospels Banners" Even
ing subject, 'The Noble Youth" the
third of a series of Sunday evening
sermons at the home. Sunday school at
9:24 a. m. Christian Endeavor service
at p. m.
First United Presbyterian church,
corner Eighth and Topeka avenues,
the Rev. J. A. Renwick, pastor.
Preaching IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. by
the pastor. Sabbath Schol 10 a. m.
Christian Endeavor $50 p. m. Prayer
meeting each evening during the week
at 1880 p. m.
First Congregational church, Seventh
and Harrison streets, Francis L. Hayes,
D. D., pastor. Services at II and 7:30.
Morning subject, 1.-The Christian Spirit
as Inspired by the Holy Spirit" Even
ing subject, 1.-The Shepherd Christ"
Sunday school 9:45. Christian En-
deavor: Juniors 2:45, Seniors 6:15. Week
of prayer observed Tuesday, Wednes
day and Thursday; subject for Tues
day, 1.-THE Spirit of Prayer and of
Faith" for Wednesday, 1.-The Spirit of
Truth and Holiness" for Thursday,
1.-THE Spirit of Love and of Service"
Third Christian church, corner of
Third and Lake streets. F. E. Mallory,
minister. Bible school at $3.50 a. M;
Lords Supper and preaching at 1O:45
a. M; subject, Gods Problems in
Arithmetic" Junior Christian Endeav-
or at 3 p. M; Senior Christian En-
deavOr at d. m. Preaching at 1880 d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Oakland Presbyterian church, Rev. S.
A. Alt, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.
m. Service at IL a. m, subject, 1.-THE
Yearly Purpose" a New Years sermon.
The c. E. at $50 p. m. to be led by
Mr. w. D. Moore of Washburn college.
Evening service at 7:30, subject, 1.-The
Doubling Castle" illustrated by large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Kansas Avenue M. E. church, 1923
North Kansas avenue. Rev. James A.
Stavely, pastor. Sunday school 9:45.
Morning service will be the regular BIZ
monthly sacrament of the Lords Sup
per, conducted by the pastor. Junior
League at 8; Epworth League at $50.
The evening service at 7:30. is the COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

First Unitarian church, 912 Topeka
avenue. Services at IL, conducted by
the minister, Rev. Abram Wyman. Ser
mon topic, Life with the Forward
Look" a sermon for the New Year.
Sunday school at 10, lesson topic, 1.-The
Good Samaritan" Ethics class at noon.
Young Peoples Religious union at 4;
subject, New Years Resolutions"
Mr.. Wyman, leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

A morning watch meeting will be
held by the Central Congregational
Endeavorers, at the church, corner
Huntoon and Buchanan, New Year
morning, at S:45 sharp. Members of
other young peoples societies are most
cordially invited. The meeting will be
led by Mrs. Fred G. Mitchell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

The final meeting for the finishing
of the business of the year was held
Thursday night by Shawnee camp No.
$500 of the Modern Woodmen. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

The public installation of the new
officers of camp rs of the Woodmen
of the World will take place on Janu-
airy IS. ]. E. Fitzgerald, state deputy
of Missouri, will be present and take
part in the ceremonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

The First Spiritualist church of To-
peka will hold it's regular meetings on
Sunday evening, corner Seventh and
Kansas avenue, at 7:30. Mrs. Eta s.
BledSoe, pastor. Mrs. Inez Wagner, test
medium. Seats free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

The Woodmen of the World organ
lied a new Topeka camp at Lincoln
Post hall on Friday evening. 1t was
begun with a membership of 20. An
early meeting will be held to perfect
the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

mencement of protracted meetings
which will continue for several weeks.
excepting Saturday nights. This meet
ing is to be conducted by the pastor
and assisted by others.
Second Church of Christ, Scientist,
10S West Ninth street. Services, Sun
day, IL a. m, subject, Life" Sunday
timonial meeting at s o'clock Reading
room at same number. open every at
ternoon from 1870 to 5 o'clock, except
Sundays.
German Methodist church, corner
corner Fifth and Tyler streets. Henry
Bruins, pastor. Residence, 514 West
Fifth street. Sunday school at e:45 a.
p. IN.
First Methodist Episcopal church,
corner Sixth avenue and Harrison
Phi. D., pastor. Residence 500 Topeka
avenue. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
The Rev. Edwin Locke, D. D., the pre-
siding elder of the Topeka district, will
administer the Sacrament of the Lords
Prayer. Jefferson Street Sunday school
p. M; Junior EpWorth League, 3 p.
M; intermediate and Senior Epworth
1880 p. M, Tuesday: prayer meeting on
Thursday at 1880 p. m. Evening sub
ject, "A Supreme Purpose for 1867 All
seats are free and cordial invitation
is extended to all.
First Presbyterian church, Harrison
street, opposite state house. Preaching
by the pastor, Rev. Stephen S. Estey,
Pm. D., at IL a. m and 7:30 p. m. Sab
bath school 9:45 a. m; Redden Mission
Sunday school, 800 East First street, at
D. M; Senior and Intermediate c. E.
meetings, 6:15 p. m. The week of prayer
will be observed. Services each evening
except Saturday.
Oakland Presbyterian church, Rev. S.
A. Alt, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.
m. Service at IL a. m, subject, 1.-The
Yearly Purpose" a New Years sermon.
The c. E. at $50 p. m. to be led by
MI w d Moore of WaShh burn COLLEGE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

fully fought and defeated by the fra
ternal congress of that common
wealth. The question was of vital i'm
portance to every order in the state,
and one disposition meant the saving
of an immense amount of expense.
The matter of rates will be an i'm
portant topic for the Kansas congress.
Discussion among themselves will
tend to materially aid in the determi-
nation of the many different prob
lens which follow changes in their
insurance rates.
The representatives who were at
Lawrence on Saturday are much en-
Unused over their organization. They
all feel that it is one of the best steps
which any of the societies have ever
taken.
Upchurch lodge No. PA, A o. U.
w, held a reunion last night at the
lodge rooms on East Sixth street. 1t
was the last regular session of the
year. Though a regular meeting. the
business was cut and a banquet served
at o'clock. An excellent musical
programme was given. The following
was the programme of toasts:
"Old No. $780," Judge Arthur Nc
Cabe.
"Old No. 1885," Leroy M. PenweI.
"Old No. 316," DR.. H. A. Warner.
Song, 1.-THE Old Man Dreams" G. F.
woodward.
mo. 244," Hon. w. A. S. Bird.
Our Grand Jurisdiction" Deputy
]. F. Daniels.
"Our Deceased Brothers," drank in
silence.
Finale. "Auld Lang syne."
ValedictiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

mencement of protracted meetings
which will continue for several weeks,
excepting Saturday nights. This meet
ing is to be conducted by the pastor
and assisted by others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Seward Avenue tabernacle. Sunday
school at BIS p. m. Preaching at 7:3o
p. M, by Rev. j. @. Maver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-31

Quinton Heights school house. suns
day school 3:15 p. m. Mr.. Fred c.
Mitchell will speak at 1880, subject.
"Unsatisfied Longings." Special music.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-07
PLATFORM WORK
WAITS ON BRYAN
Matters In Which Nebraskan
Takes No Interest Consid-
cred by Committee.

st. Louis, July 1.-THE subcommit-
tee of the committee on resolutions
continued it's work on the PLATFORM
today, but was slow In getting down
to business. Mr. Bryan and one or
two other members were absent, but
the committee decided to proceed In
their absence with the consideration of
questions in which they are not espe-
cially concerned. Accordingly an 1rrt-
cation plank, presented by Mr.. New
lands, was taken up, and after It's
merits were presented by the Nevada
senator, it was tentatively accepted.
The consideration Of the proposed
statehood declarations was then en-
tered upon and the question discussed
at length. A plank for separate state
hood for each of the territories was
inserted.
In the forenoon ex-senator Charles
A. Towne was admitted to the COM
mttteeroom to present petition
signed by 10000 persons requesting
the insertion Of plank declaring for
the independence Of the Philippines
when prepared for selfgovernInent.
The committee agreed upon plank
declaring for the election OF senators
by direct vote Of the people.
s. H. Cowen Of Fort Worth, Texas,
was admitted to present the follow
ing proposed plank in the interest OF
cattle shippers:
eve favor suoh amendments Of the
act to regulate commerce as Will at
ford to the public and to shippers a
speedy, adequate, effectua1 and mex
pensive remedy against unreasonable
or otherwise unlawful transp
charges.
Railroad Combine.
ME. Cowan was permitted to ed
dress the committee for five minutes
in support Of the proposition, Saying
among other things: ...t 5..
1.-THE railroad interests have COM
b1ned to such an extent In making
rates and otherwise that little or no
competition exists and this has made
1t possible for them to increase
rates from time to time soSthat they
are generally higher than in many
years past.
Mr.. Bryan went direct from the
convention after adjournment to the
room Of the committee on platform
tlnd Immediately entered upon the
tRork in hand there.
Soon after Mr.. Bryan's arrival Po-
Hoe Commissioner w. A. McAdoo Of
New York was admitted for consulta-
ton on declaration in the interest Of
promotion in the army and navy 40
oording to seniority.
w. J. Schultheis called out some Of
the members of the committee to I'M
press upon them the Importance Of a
vigorous protest against the non-en-
3orcement Of the etght-hour law.
James Fullerton of Red Lodge,
Mont. was admitted to present a plea
for O. plank in denunciation Of the
president for permitting the sale OF
liquor in the Yellowstone National
pork contrary to law. He claimed to
have affidavits and photographs in
standardization of his charge.
Shortly after II o'clock the commit
tee entered upon the consideration
Of the question of trusts and monopo-
lies and Mr.. Bryan made strenuous
plea for the reaffirmation Of the Kan
saa City platform on this point.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-07
FLOOD DANGER
ALARMS KANSAS
Kaw River Overruns Armourdale,
Threatening to Repeat Last
Years Losses.

Kansas City, July 7.-One-half of
Armourdale, the packinghouse town,
Is under water from the overflow of
the Kaw river. The water is still
rising at a rapid rate and conditions
approaching the great flood Of 1903
are feared. The water is higher than
at any time since then. The lowlands
Of Argentine and Rosedale, other SUBJ
urbs, are also flooded and hundreds Of
laboring people have left their homes.
West Of Kansas City the Kaw is
bank-full and is doing great damage
at North Topeka, Lawrence and other
points, It's tributaries are rising. Rain
has fallen almost necessarily in this
part Of the southwest for five days
and for a month past heavy rains have
fallen internationally. All last night
rain fell steadily here and in many
parts Of Kansas, and today continued.
The first break in the Kaw came at
Armourdale at midnight, when water
began running thru a large dyke built
across a new channel made by the
flood last year. Families in the low
lands began to move. Later, leaks
appeared at three other places toward
higher ground, and morning found the
water still rising and spreading over
the town. until one-half Of the place
was under from one to five feet Of
water. Today the water has reached
the Livestock Exchange and driven the
occupants from the basement floor.
Forecaster O'Connor predicts that the
Kaw will continue rising for another
twenty-four hours, but says that there
will hardly be a repetition Of last
years food.
Railway traffic west Of here is badly
demOralized.
Hundreds Of wagons were busy all
day removing household goods from
the suburbs Of Kansas City, Kan.
More than 5000 people fed from
Armourdale, many Of whom were
forced to leave their belongings.
Water in the packinghouses caused
an almost total suspension in these
plants, and packers stopped buying
stock.
The water is six feet deep on Kan
sas avenue, in front of the Western
Union office, and one and one-half
feet over the table tops at the Swift
Packing company's office. It is still
raining.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-07
NEW JERSEY GOES
OVER TO PARKER
Hill Says He Will Make No AT.
tempt to Nominate on First
Ballot.

st. Louis, July 1.-THE Parker
headquarters lieutenants Of David B.
Hill worked quietly this morning and
with confidence that bespoke knowl-
edge Of sure victory. Senator Hill re-
iterated his statement that he was
making no attempt to nominate Judge
Parker on the first ballot.
It was sufficient to know, he said,
that he could be easily nominated
without creating friction by shutting
out favorite sons. All the candidates
should be presented to the convention
and voted for in the first ballot, he
argued, and that will probably be the
course pursued.
The fact that New Jersey this morn
Ing finally decided to cast it's vote for
Parker, however, made it apparent
that Mr.. Hills program may be shat
tered, for that course left the opposi-
ton with apparently less than a third
of the convention on the first ballot.
At Tammany headquarters, Mr..
Murphy said that he still believed Mr..
Parker could not be nominated. It
was said that the opposition had
agreed to concentrate on Mcclellan of
New York. Mr.. Murphy said: st cam
not say as to that. but I am in the
same frame Of mind as yesterday and
the days previous as to the candidacy
of Judge Parker"
It was said about the Hobbies that a
concentration on Mcclellan was being
suggested, but that only Missouri and
Wisconsin had shown any signs of as
S1Stance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-07
Halls DEMOCRACY
AS SANE AGAIN.
Wall Street Journal Warns Re-
publicans Opponents Will
Profit by It's Mistakes.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, July THE Wall Street
Journal, the leading financial paper Of
the country, In an editorial today,
says:
1.-THE activity and strength of the
stock market is an expression Of the
financial satisfaction over the return
of the democratic party to sanity as
evidenced by the probable nominal
ton of Judge Parker. The party went
far astray and wasted it's substance
and It's strength in an alliance with
populism and socialism. It's alliance
with populism and its leadership by
Bryan has been most disastrous ex-
pertinent.
"But now the democratic party
silver, heresy and the populistic
theories and nominate conservative
candidate on a conservative plat
form. This is a result upon which
it is to be congratulated and for
which the business Of the country is
exceedingly grateful"
After stating the issues Of both
parties 1t sounds warning to the re-
publicans by saying:
While the revolution in the demo-
cratic party does not in itself consti-
tute q sufficient reason for returning
it to power, it does put it in position
to profit by any mistakes the repub-
ltcan party may make in the future.
In word, the party has been restored
to q condition Of effective opposition"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-07
CLUBS FOR LIND
Even the Anti-Hearst Faction Is
Lukewar1n Toward Him.

Even the Antt-Hearst Faction Is
Lulzewarm Toward Him.
Hearst men in Hennepin county are
delighted over the snubbing their coll
leagues at the national democratic
convention at Duluth have given John
Lind.
If John Lind insists on being
elected as a delegate to st. Louis, In
spite Of the united opposition Of the
delegation from Hennepin county,
he'll be killed politically at home" is
the threat Frank Larrabee voiced for
the Hennepin delegation at the state
democratic convention in Duluth. The
first of the killing" is the treatment
being accorded the former leader of
Minnesota democracy at the ST. Louis
convention, where in the distribution
Of official plums he has gone hungry.
And if John Lind doesn't keep his
promise to now retire from public
office, Hearst democracy is ready to
give him further dose. Hesis being
pressed hard by leading democrats Of
candidate, the argument being made
that this Is the ideal time for the
election Of a democratic governor
again because of the growing feeling
IN the republican party against r. G.
Dunn, the republican nominee.
But II Lind should consent, the
Hearst men are prepared thru the or
ganization which they have in every
ward Of the city, to make further
trouble for the fifth district congress-
man; to bend every effortsto make the
vote at the polls look like 80 cents.
Lind is aware of the strong opposi-
ton to him in his own bailiwfck, and
those who know him say that for this
reason he is altogether too wise to
permit any pressure or any course Of
reasoning to beguile him into again
becoming democraccy's gubernatorial
candidate.
Incidentally, also, Lind's action in
accepting a delegateship, even tho 1t
accentuated the party discord, has
caused him to lose ground with the
ant-Hearst faction. They suspect him
ularly bitter, they do not feel under
obligations to get out and work for
him should he desire 1t.