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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
WANTS LAND BACK.
Government Brings Suit Against Utah
Fuel Company.

Trenton. n. J., Sept. 10.-Announce-
ment was made here today that Attor-
nev General Moody has brought suit in
the federal court here to recover pos
session Of lands in Utah now held by
the Utah Fuel company, alleging that
representatives of the company indue-
ed agents to apply to the government
for grants which on the day after their
receipt we're turned over to the Utah
Fuel company. The attorney general
charges that this was fraudulent and
demands the return of the lands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
IN ARMORED CARS.
Cuban Government Forces Go Out
After Rebels.

New York, Sept 10.-A dispatch from
Havana to the Herald says
The special relief train of armored
cars left Havana Sunday night for Con-
solacion. Colonel Clews said:
THE best advices received are that
Pine Guerra was driven east from Con-
solacion- We are going as far as we
can get on the Western railroad and ex-
pect to get the rebels between the bat
teries of the two trains. AS there are
no details here it is difficult to tell ex-
actly what we viii do until we reach
the scene. I take 1S0 men and four ma
chine guns.''
There are rumors on every side about
the insurgents plans to capture the city
The story generally credited is that Col
Asbert viii bring his men into Vedado
while Guerra goes around by way Of
Guanabacoa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
CUBA IS HELPLESS.
Three Hundred Persons on One
Steamer Fleeing From Island.

Tampa, Fla. Sept. 10.-A Cuban gen
eraI travelling incognito arrived today
on his way to Washington on q govern
ment mission. Three hundred passsn-
gers also came on the same steamer,
fleeing from the troubles on the island.
They report that the rebel army has
more than 1000 men armed and equip
ped. The situation they report, is more
gloomy than ever before and the Cuban
government they assert. is power1ess to
helm itself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
NAY GO TO THE ISLAND
Members of Opera Chorus Oassed as
Contract Iaborers.

New York, Sept 1O.=Fifty men,
bers of the Metropolitan opera chorus
arrived today on the steamer La.
Bretagne. Later the chorus may have
to go to Ellis Island to prove that they
are not contract laborers. A theatrical
agent John J. Barry, filed g. complaint
with tfs department of commerce and
labor in Washington and with the i'm
migration authorities in this ctty, IN
which he alleges that the chorus
singers come under the contract labor
law in that they are laborers brought
TO this countrE under conaract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
Big Reservoir Breaks.

Ell Paso, Tex, Sept 10.-Mail advices
to the Herald from Durango. Mexico,
saw that the breaking of a huge irTigat-
ing reservoir at Hecienda. Santa Cata-
lima. killed one man, washed away four
houses and damaged crops to the extent
of s5000O0 The Hacienda was property
of Pablo MartineE Del Rio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
.ESTlS IS CAUGHT.
After Chase all Over Country
Topeka Burglar Landed.
Arrested at Noon Today at Lin
colin, Nebraska.
IS GOOD AT DODGING
Broke Jail at Shreveport Last
Winter.
Also Gave officers at Portland,
Oregon, the Slip.
S GOOD AT DODGING

Sheriff Bert Lucas was today sue
cessfuI in locating and causing the
arrest of Charles Estis at Lincoln.
Neb.. who is wanted by the authorities
of this county for long series Of bur-
glaries and robberies at Rossville last
winter. at noon today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
Teddv Reaches Hon.

Roosevelt. Jr. reached home today from
the west where he had been for several
weeks on a hunting trip. He returned
earlier than his original plans contem-
Mated because of an injury to his hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
TROUBLE FOR CASTRO.
'EI BToeho'' Is Organizing Another
Revolt in Venezuela.

New York. Sept 1o.-The Tribune to-
day says:
Venezuela is again threatened with
civil strife. General Jose Manuel Hern-
andez, (El Mocho) formerly Venezuelan
minister at washington, leader OF the
conservative party and a veteran cam
paigner. is near the western frontier of
Venezuela on Colombian territory, pre-
pairing to strike the first blow in an
armed conflict that he hopes will depose
President Castro and seat himself in the
presidency at Caracas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10

Montgomery. Ala. Sept 10.-The
Democratic state convention met to-
day The Mobile delegation will vote
against any resolution endorsing Bry-
an. that contains q government owner
shin nlank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
Train Went into a Ditch.

Havre, Mont. Sept. 10.-The Orient
limited eastbound, on the Great North
ern road went into a ditch near Dod-
son about 8 0fcIock last night No one
is reported killed, but several passengers
were severely bruised and cut. Express
Messenger McConell, Of White Fish,
Mont was badly hurt his right hip and
several ribs being broken Clerk Asa
F. Roberts. N. D., was severely injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10

washington. Sept. 10.-The crop es-
tinating board of the department Of
agriculture today reported that the
condition of corn on September 1.
1906, was 90.2: spring wheat S3.4;
oats 21.9: barley S9.4: rye 90-5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10
OYSTER Bar CALLERS.
Governor Higgins and Paul Morton
Visit the President.

Oyster Bay, n. r. Sept 10.@Gov-
ernor Higgins and Paul Morton. presi-
dent of the Equitable Life Assurance
society, called on the president today.
Secretary Loeb said there was no con
nection between the two visits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10

Chicago, Sept. 1o.=Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight; Tuesday fair;
cooler in north and vest portions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-10

Warsaw, Sept. 1O--A telegram received
here from Siedlce this morning says the
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

and Jocko has ceased to struggle.
AS tenderly as If he had been a baby
they picked him up. His little heart
still beat family, and through his
dim little eyes M looked up at them.
They were the men who had watched
him from babyhood, and he knew
their grief.
The band stopped the "circus music"
abruptly as one Of the men bore Jocko
back to the animal tent. 1t was the
man who, but a few minutes before,
had placed Jocko on his favorite
mount. 1t was he who had fastened
the strap but for which the little fell
low might have jumped to safety In
stead of to death.
Caring little for those who saw, the
big, burly fellow carried Jocko in one
arm and hid his face in the other as
he made his way to the monkey cage.
He had taken the little fellow out
only short while before, had romped
with him all the way to the big tent
AMI had given him parting tap as
the ponies darted off. And he was
bringing him back dying.
Tenderly he laid him inside while
the other monkeys, daZed to see the
little fellow come home in any other
way than a romp, gathered about
chattering their misunderstanding.
They soon saw that Jocko's life was
fast going away. The poor little
MANNED body lay pathetically still,
and but for the old light in the eyes
they could not have recognized their
bright, loving little charge.
He looked up at them piteousIy.
They had been so proud of him, and
he had loved them all His little ewes
blinked a pathetic farewell to his
| faithful guardians.
Outside in the big tent the band
banged away as n daring equestrienne
dashed around the main ring. But
there was no joy in the monkey cage,
for Jocko had ridden his last race.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

Outside a gentle voice broke upon
the prayer, and like the shepherds of
old, the two darkeys fell forward upon
their faces, and waited with breath
suspended for another sound of the
angelic response.
"Dory to Dord in de highest, an on
erf peace dood will to menl" Then,
loi the door opened and in came a
tiny child. She was all in white, and
she had great blue eyes and hair like
golden halo around her lovely face.
In one hand she carried a bunch of
holly, and the other was ladened with
sweetmeats, as she said:
II am de little angel, an have tum
to 'ou tonight to tell 'ou all bout
Jesus, an how He tum dat frs Chris
mas see!-I've bought 'ou lots
Of doodies jes like de little durl in de
story mamma wead me fore she put
me to bed"
Two black faces rose slowly from
the floor and gazed awe-stricken upon
the angelic countenance beaming upon
them. They had prayed for a Christ
mas angel to come down into their
little cabin, but even their strong faith
was not prepared for the sudden reve-
lation OF one in flesh and blood. They
gazed upon the heavenly apparition,
neither one daring to speak, till sud-
denly a new light broke over the rapt
face of nanny" Raising herself bolt
upright she gazed fearlessly upon the
celestial visitor and said:
Luke dis amt er angul, after all;
It's er little chile frum up de man
shun, case I seen her yesterd'y wifi 'er
ma pass dis cabin" Then going over
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

The great circus was out on parade
when Jocko came. Everything was
confusion about the grounds in prepa-
ration for the afternoon performance,
and no one thought to take peep
into the monkey cage where another
little member had been added to the
family.
Hundreds OF street urchfns stood
about gazing at the wonderful side
show pictures, patronizing the red
lemonade and peanut men and striv-
ing to pass the time before the hour
set for the show to begin. The smell
Of sawdust permeated the air and
brought real JOY and fond memories
to the hearts OF the few old timers
IN the crowd who shifted and recalled
their first circus.
Criers were drumming up PATRON
age. Mounted on high boxes, they
enumerated the endless chain of mar
Vicious features to be seen I'm the
'three great rings" And then "A
grand concert will follow the main
show and will enlist the services of
some of the greatest artists in the
world. All this can be heard for the
small sum of ten cents-only a dime"
From one corner of the grounds
came the boom of a drum and the sub
seQuent announcement that "now
could be seen the most wonderful
side show ever exhibited" while
few feet away the family differences
of "Punch and Judy" offered amuse-
ment to as many as could crowd
about the little improvised theatre.
THE atmosphere was full of circus,
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
JOCKO-A True Story.
BY ISABELLE JOYCE.

you the greatest troupe of trained
monkeys I'm the world. They will be
entered In a pony race once around the
track. The champion rider, Jock0, the
finest monkey bareback rider In the
world, holds the record In pony rae
ing. He is number and wears the
bright red coat"
Out come the ponies and their little
riders. They are lined up at the start
ing point and everyone's eyes are
strained for a look at Jocko. Down
goes the flag, and the ponies are OF
like the wind, their riders clinging to
their necks.
Jocko is in the lead. A quarter of
the way he whirls, the others vainly
endeavoring to gain on him. He Is
half way round, and the crowd Is
cheering the plucky little rider, when
suddenly he seems to lose his hold and
slips back on the pony's launches.
His grip is gone but he has not lost
his heart, and tries desperately to re-
gain hold.
Startled by the monkeys unusual
movement, the pony leaps forward.
Jocko tries to steady himself by
hanging to the pong's tail, but is
thrown suddenly backward TO the
ground. In his little monkey heart
Jocko trusts his faithful mount to
stop, but the pony, unable to under
stand what it is all about, dashes mad
ly on, dragging his little rider.
Cheers die on the lips Of the specta-
tors as the little fellow is bumped and
kicked over the rough course. Attend
ants rush out, but the pony finishes
the distance before he can be stopped,
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
The Blessings of Sleep.

Sleep! "God bless the man who first
invented sleepp' While 1 am asleep
have neither fear nor hope, neither
trouble nor glory, said Sancho Panza.
Blessings on him who invented sleep,
the mantle that covers all human
thoughts; the food that appeases hun
ger; the drink that quenches thirst;
the fire that warns; the cold that mod
crates heat; and lastly, the general coin
that purchases all things: the balance
nd weight that makes the shepherd
equal to the king and the simple to
the wise.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

and to the great events Of the day
tad been added the coming or Jocko.
tJocko's mother wore a look Of real
monkey pride when her associates
came in from the street show, and 1t
was not long before Jocko became the
pride of the entire monkey family.
His whims were INDUCED with for
bearance that proved beyond doubt
the love of his guardians. They never
scolded, never molested. 1t was only
when some one of their number, out
of sorts, perhaps, gave him stronger
reprimand than the ordinary monkey
rebuke. They fought his battles,
crooned over him in his m1shaps,
romped with him and stood up ZOE
him like one great parent.
Jocko was not like other monkey
children, and soon grew to know his
power. He wrapped his little self
around their hearts, and when he
grew big enough to go out In the
street parade the pride of the monkey
family knew no bounds.
First he travelled in n cage with his
older associates. His little red coat,
brighter in hue than any OF the others
and embroidered most deliberately In
fae circus people-made him con-
spicuous figure in the group.
Jocko was the real monkey In the
crowd. He initiated the others, made
them play "understander' for him
while he praaticed all kinds of aero
batic feats, and he soon became an
expert performer. The JOY or his
guardians, therefore, was complete
when they saw him riding about the
big arena perched on pony's PACK.
They squeaked In true monkey de-
light at their protege's hne morse
manship," for JOcko became the nnest
monkey bareback rider in the mena-
gerie. Day after day he rode his pony
to victory. Day after day the monkey
family waited excitedly for his turn.
They were there to squeak approval
when he came bounding into the cage
and to fill his little monkey soul with
Joy and adulation.
One day the circus showed In a big
city, and great preparations were
made for an unusually fine display
After n great street parade the com
pany came marching into the grounds
The nooa meal over, Jocko cou1d
hardly wait for IFS "turn," and went
,romping about the cage teasing first
one and then another. In turn for the
,,little pinches and pokes he gave tbs
others, he received only loving tar
on his tiny head and sly little dig
now and then. 1t was the happies'
family under the big canvas.
The show was on and one after th'
other went in to perform. "Ladie'
and gentlemen" sang the crier after
awhile, ave will now introduce Z,
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

to the child she said coaxingly: "Neb.
Der mind honey, nanny an Uncle
Luke gwine ear you home" and sh<
began to wrap her ragged shawl ovel
| the little visitor, murmuring all the
while: "Jes eriike Miss Alice fur all dc
wurl!-Got her berry blue eyes. an eI
golden hart"
A little later the two old darkeyl
were on their way to the mansion
bearing their precious burden. Along
the white road they trod, their bundled
feet making huge tracks in the newly
fallen snow, till on the hill among some
hne old lombardies, their lost home
blazed out in old-time splendor. Some
servants we're searching the grounds
with lanterns, and just then a lady
with golden hair like the child's came
out OF the front door, and when she
saw the old darkeys with their bundle
between them ran out crying:
"Oh, my darling! my poor lost child!
where have you been? We have been
searching everywhere for our baby!"
And taking the child in her arms, she
kissed 1t again and again, while every
body crowded around with questioning
glances.
Mamma, Use only Played Use de
Christmas Chile like 'ou wead me
bout an see-I foun' dose poor old
colored people we passed yesterday.
an a veal live nanny like 'ou use to
have!"
The child pointed to the two SILVER
ing darkeys, who stood bewildered in
the glare of the open door; then TAX
ing them by the hands she led them in
the hall, down into the dining-room
blazing with lights and decked in
Christmas greens-the old dining-room
that had been as much lost to them
as though they had at one time really
owned it. Then as the family gath
cred eagerly around, she seated the
strange couple by the bright warm
fire; till suddenly as the light from the
chandelier shone on their faces, the
lady with the golden hair ran to them
crying:
"Uncle Luke! and dear old man.
my!" and falling on the old negress'
lap she threw her arms around her
still crying: Nanny, have found you
at last don't you know me?"
Miss Alice! oh, my Cord! an cum
back to de manshun!" Both of the
old darkeys had now recognized the
young mistress of their far back days,
eht AACAQ OOI LnClI CTyluS lOT
Joy.
Nanny, dear old nanny, and I'm
Gle Luke our faithful old carriage driv-
er!" Miss Alice looked from one
ragged darkey to the other, laughing
and crying by turns, while their faces
shone with such radiance in the fire
light that everybody laughed and cried
too.
What a happy Christmas it turned
out to be after all. Back at the old
mansion with their own white people!
could they be dreaming? The clock
In the great hall struck twelve and the
lights were still blazing among the
evergreens, and the fire upon the
hearth sputtered and sparkled as cheer
lily as ever; while nestled among the
pines, far away under the hills, the
little cabin was dark and dreary. But
nanny" deep in the mysteries of ap-
ple-roasting for Uncle Luke's red-hot
poker, and the demijohn near by,
had no time to think Of it's dreariness
now.
The little Christ Child tucked in her
tiny bed was not forgotten. Many
tears and kisses fell on her baby lips
that night, as she slept and dreamed
Of the Christmas morn that was fast
breaking over the sleeping earth.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
Weigiif ola Dollar.

Can any one tell how many 81
bills it takes to weigh as much as a
$40 gold piece?" was asked OF a num-
house.
The answers showed a remarkable
range of opinions. One member of
the party, whose business it was to
handle money in large sums suggest.
ed the number would be from 1000
to 1000. Others guessed down to 500
but none lower.
The number is from thirty to thirty.
one, according to the condition and
cleanliness of the bills.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
FOUR CENTURIES TO BUILD.
st. Peters Cathedral One of the
Worlds WonderS.

st. Peters at Rome is the largest
temple of worship in the world. 1t
stands on ground which was formerly
the site Of Nero's circus in the north
west part Of the city, and is built in
the form Of a Latin cross. The height
Of the dome from the pavement to the
top of the cross is AS feet, considera-
bly, higher than the Capitol at Wash
ington. The great bell alone, without
the hammer and clapper, weighs over
nine and one-quarter tons. The foun-
dalton was laid in 1850 A. D. During
the time that work was in progress,
forty-three Popes lived and died.
While it was dedicated in the year
1926, it was not entirely finished until
1880. The cost was $7O,OOO,OOO.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
A Four-Legged Furfough.

The children OF a reading class
were asked the meaning OF the word
"furlough." Mary answered that 1t
meant a mule. "Oh. no." said the
teacher. Mary insisted and said she
had a book home that said so. The
next day she appeared with II and in
triumph opened 1t to the page where
there was the picture OF a soldier
standing beside a mule. Below the
picture were the words: "Going home
on his furlough."
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
Real Enjoymenf.

"Did you enjoy yourself at the sea-
shore?"
Did II I should say So" replied
the young man with the bright red hat
band. 81 had headache every morn
ing for two weeks"
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
TT for Tat.

II is quite generally known that the
Smithsonian Institution at Washing.
ton, ID. c., was founded by an Eng.
lishman, but by comparatively few
that the British Museum was founded
by Benjamin Thompson, an American.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

In an old cathedral in the Neither
lands the monks exhibit phial, which
appears empty, but is very dark.
They tell the visitor that II Is one OF
their most precious relics, for in. IL Is
preserved some Of the darkness which
Moses spread over the land OF Egypt.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

At some OF our seashore resorts,
sea water ~ used as n medicinal bev-
erage. mostly to reduce obesity. 1t is
brought in by fishermen from far out,
TO be safe from any pollution. Three
glasses daily Is the usual dose.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13
Infant PeSSiuiSfu.

Grandma-"Margery. hear you
have little sister at your house.
suppose she cries at times"
Little Margery~"Cries? Well I
should say so! Why never saw
anyone that appeared to look upon the
dark side of things as she does"
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

America owns the Declaration of In
containing 1900 letters,
written on a space not larger than the
head Of a pin, which when viewed
through a microscope, cdn be distinctly
read
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-01-13

One Of the Nuremberg toy makers
enclosed in a cherry stone plan Of
Sevastopol, railway station and the
Messiah of Klopstock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-24
MONUMENT DEDICATED
At Vicksburg Today to the Memory
of Pennsylvania Troops.

Special to the Herald.
Vicksburg, Miss, March 24.-With
interesting ceremonies and in the
presence of a large crowd that in
Guided distinguished representatives
of Pennsylvania and Mississippi, the
handsome monument erected to the
memory of the Pennsylvania troops
who took part in the siege OF Vicks-
burg was dedicated today in Vicks.
burg National Park. General Sam
uel K. Schwenk, chairman of the
Pennsylvania commission. presided
over the exercises, which were
opened with governors salute from
the Warren Light Artillery of this
city. The Grafton of the day was de-
livered by General James A. Beaver.
and the other notable speakers were
Governor Pennypacker of Pennsyl-
vania and Governor Vardaman of
Mississippi. The speech of accept
ance on behalf of the United States
government was made by John C.
Schofield, representing the Secretary
of War. While the band played
THE Star Spangled Banner" the me-
mortal was unveiled by Miss Lillian
Won Schwenk.
The Pennsylvania memorial occu-
pies commanding position close by
the Massachusetts monument, and is
one of the handsomest memorials in
the park. 1t is of Lewiston granite
and was designed by Albert Ross of |
New York. The cost was $12,5OO.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-03-24
"sILVER DOLLAR" SALOON
Saloon Made Famous by Silver Dot
lar Smith Has Been Sold.

Special TO the Herald.
New York. March 24.-The old sa.
loon of Silver Dollar Smith, which
he made famous when he paved the
floor with silver dollars TO excite the
wonder OF the wealthy and the envy
of the poor who patronized his bar is
shortly TO disappear. 1t has been
sold, and soon the site will be occu-
pied by a large warehouse TO be
erected by the new owners.
Business in the place has not been
good since the death Of Silver Dol
lar" Smith. Although II is opposite
the Essex Market police court trade
has drifed away, for there were no
longer the silver dollars and the five
dollar gold pieces for the thirsty to
walk upon. In the palmy days Of
Smith the saloon was the haunt Of
East Side politicians and one Of the
show places of the city.