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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

8TcVicar Residence Is Turned Over
TO the Association.

The trustees of Washburn college
have rendered to the college Y. NJ.
c. A. the use of the old McVfcar
property to be used by them as their
headquarters. The Y. NJ. c. A. will
mt up the rooms in the house and use
them as their temporary headquar-
ters until Sheldon hall is built which
viii probably be within two years.
one of the rooms in the house will
be fitted up for a dark room as there
are large number of camera and
Kodak fiends in the college: There are
twelve rooms which viii be fitted I'D
for rooms for students and the money
derived from the rent or these rooms
Will be used to defray the expenses
of the association.
The large barn at the rear of the
house will be fitted up for gymna-
sum- This win be equipped with the
gymnasium paraphernalia which was
at one time used in the old gymna-
SUM at Rice hall.
The house viii be provided with
large reading and writing tables
which viii facilitate the means of
studying for the members of the as
ISOLATION. These rooms will be
ready for use by the time college
opens September 18th. The lawn
viii be used for several of the recep-
lions which always accompany the
opening Of the new college year.
One of the plans embodied in the
million dollar endowment fund which
Is now being raised. provides for a
new nne arts building to be erected
on the campus. This building will
undoubtedly be erected upon the
present site of the McVicar building
This, however. viii not be done for
several years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21
LANDMARK is GONE.
Removal of Santa Fe General OFFICE
Isevives Memories OF Early Days.

The removal of the old freight depot
from its old site on Fourth avenue just
opposite the passenger station to the
lumber yard farther east, marks the
passing of one of the oldest landmarks
of the Santa Fe railroad system The
building was erected in the early part
of the year 1872 and was for a long
time the principal building of the sys-
tenn. Its history calls to the minds of
the old timers on the road the memory
of the early beginnings of what is now
one Of the largest transcontinental sys-
TENS in the world The road was start
ed in Topeka and the first trains We're
run between here and Carbonate in
July, 1869. A year later the line was
extended to Emporia and another year
saw trains pulling into Newton. By the
end Of 1872 the line had passed
through Dodge City and reached the
western boundary line Of Kansas. In
1871 the line was built from Atchison
to Topeka. This gave the Santa Fe a
line extending entirely across the new
state. Topeka was the most important
town and was also the home of most
of the officials of the road. When it
became necessary to build a general Of
fee building where all the business
could be attended to it was decided to
build in Topeka. The large frame
building which has just been moved
from the yard was the building which
was intended for this purpose. When
1t was built it was entirely too large
for the needs of the time. The lower
portion of the depot on the north end
was occupied as a passenger ticket Of
flee and another portion was occupied
as q freight depot. The south end was
an eating house and was the first of the
many Harvey houses which now extend
from Chicago to the coast. The original
store house of the Santa F'e consisted
of an old boxcar set from its trucks onto
the ground.
1t was not until the consolidation in
1886 with the Chicago. Kansas City and
California railway that the old build
ing was abandoned as a passenger de-
pot It was in this year that the brick
structure which now serves for this
was given over to freight use from this
time and continued in use for freight
traffic until about three years ago
when the old freight building was
abandoned and q new brick building
and Wareroom was built. The building
since that time has been used for un-
claimed freight and the storing Of old
records. The upper story has been
used as the offices of the bridge and
building and the roadmaster's depart
ment. It is now located over in the
lumber yard and Will now be devoted
to the storage and records of unclaimed
freight. It's former site will be used
for new tracks which are made neces-
sary by the constantly growing busi-
ness Of the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

now travelling in the north with F. D.
Merriam, had killed a giant caribou.
The photograph was of the animal
itself so there is no reason to doubt
the statement which was made by Mr.
Merriam. and not by Mr.. Switzer. The
letter comes from Vancouver but de-
tails are lacking.
Where, when or how the big animal
was slain is not told but it must have
been in the far northern country and
high UP in the mountains, for there is
snow upon the ground surrounding the
PROSTATE caribou. It may be that the
reason Mr.. Merriam did not give par
ticulars other than to say that Mr.
Switzer had killed the animal, was be-
cause they feared the action of the
Canadian game laws which are very
strict It may be, however, that the
game wardens have also heard of the
killing of the caribou and have taken
summary action, for nothing has been
heard of either Switzer or Merriam
since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

formerly moved east now goes to the
port of Galveston. Texas. for export.
The first session of the central dis
trict conference A. M. E. church will
convene in the Asbury N. 3. church,
North Topeka, August %. at $3.50 a.
m. The local workers expect to have
some of the general officers OF the
church present, including Drs. J. ". z.
Bowen of Atlanta Ga, I. L. Thomas.
NJ. G. B. Mason. I. G. Penn. DR.. Lowe.
Q. A Johnson, d. G. Franklin. H
South
Superintendent Taylor of the Shaw
nee county poor farm was shopping on
the North side yesterday. Mr. Taylor
is a practical man and the board OF
county commissioners is well pleased
with his management of affairs at the
poor farm. He was born and reared
on a farm and to use his own words,
Knows nothing but farming" He
owns fine $50 acre farm near Ross
Vile in this county.
The members of the Baptist Sunday
school and the East Indianola Sunday
school went to Vinewood this morning
for their annual picnic. Two large
VineWood cars were necessary for the
members of the former school, while
one car accomm odated the pupils Of
the East Indianola school. The young
people anticipate a grand time as all Of
the amusements are half price. Last
year these sunday schools held their
picnic at this park and one little girl
made the proud boast that she had So
rides on the merry go round.
The white tent city which has been
at Garfield park for seven days Is now
a thing of the past and by tonight
nothing viii remain Of this city which
for a week has been all activity and
excitement and the center of interest
To those. however. who attended these
meetings as delegates or visitors there
Is much for them to remember. The
assembly just closed was one of the
best ever held. The sacred concert
Itself and was listened to by a vast
crowd. The male quartette composed
of Rev D. Swartz. Abilene. Kansas,
1st tenor; Rev. A. Solt, Hiawatha,
Kansas, End tenor: Rev. 3. Barthel.
jewell City, No, basso, is the best
musical talent in the assembly. They
have sung together for the past twelve
years. At the conclusion of the con-
cert last evening the usual closing ser
vice was held. This service which is
given each year IS unique in its way.
The delegates and visitors form them
selves in a large circle. then one Of the
officers starts out and shakes hands with
his neighbor. The others follow until at
the conclusion of tia service every one
has been taken by the hand and the
different people are back al their old
places. Last evening two circles were
formed around the casino. During the
hand shaking some Of the delegates
would be singing sacred songs while
others would be almost overcome by
their emotions. All expressed them
place and delighted with Topeka. IN
doubtedly the meeting next year will
be at Garfield park Many Of the dele
gates left for their homes last night.
while other spent the night in their
tents and went home this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

mistaken for some Italian grandee with
his attachment of subjects.
Salvatore Ciricil1O the director and
owner of the band was formerly major
general in the service of the ruler of his
country but came to America. less than
six years ago with the purpose of plac-
ing just such a band on the road as nc
now has, though for the first year and a
half he was in this country he played
solo cornet with Creatore.
He located IN Cleveland and from that
city the present band was recruited.
TWO years were spent in teaching the
boys, commencing at five o'clock in the
morning and frequently continuing un-
til eleven o'clock at night
CirfcillO speaks English indifferently
and it is with difficulty that he makes
himself understood though every young
ster in the band is able 80 speak more
or less and they take turns IN acting as
instructor for teacher for this Is the
term they use when referring to their
leader who Is himself a young man.
After the concert was over last night
the boys who knew by some mystic sign
that had been passed about among them
that there was a show on at the the
alter headed pellmen for the theater.
Though the company which is playing
are a stranded lot of actors they will
ingly listened to the story OF the leader
Of the boys and gave them seats.
Two concerts day will be given for
the remainder Of the week, ten cents
admission being charged to the dancing
pavilion which has been canvassed and
furnished with seats. The music is
good and well worth the trip to Vine
wood.
It seems to be the fate of all musical
sggregations to be continually confront
ed with financial difficulties and trou-
bles with their management and there is
no exception to be made in this case.
While the band was at Baldwin Park
at Quincy, Illinois, the parents Of sew
eral of the members came on and de-
manded that the boys be returned to
their homes or that their salaries be
paid at once.
This complicated matters considerably
for Ciricillo who has trained the boys
for two years and IS now boarding and
clothing Them feels that their services
belong to him for a time at least. The
matter was compromised and the band
allowed to fill their dates at Topeka with
the understanding that they will return
directly to Cleveland, the home of all of
the youngsters.
Then there was trouble with the man
ager and he was released when the band
reached Topeka and they are without
a manager and threatened with finan-
cial troubles which may strand them
The following is the programme for this
L March. Boys Band" $500. .Ciricillo
z. Overture Tampa" .............H erold
g. Intermezzo, "Cavaneria Rusticana''
-.--.---.-. .--.-....... $500. Mascagni
4. The Bohemian Girl" ..........T obaui
INTERNfISSION
5. Medley, Overture No. H.. Lampe
s. Waltz, Oriental Roses .Guanovici
z. Chorus. From Lombardf Mead.
which will be directed by Angelo WHALE,
the seven-year-old leader.
8. Carmen" Observation-Disclosures. Bizet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

While the personnel Of the band is
diminutive Its music is anything but
that and is as varied as the whims of
a woman. 1t ranges from the soft
soothing melodies of the Spanish dance
to the most furious outbursts Of Wag-
merriam opera where every member
seems to have become a full grown
man and bent upon the destruction of
the particular instrument upon which
he IS playing.
There were scarcely a hundred people
present to hear the band as 1t made its
initial appearance in the park but Judg-
ing from the applause which was llb
eral at all times they were suited. and
the band responded to several encores.
The feature Of the band is little r
year-old Angelo Vitale, who is the as
sistant director and handles the baton
as though he had been familiar with it
for years. He is scarcely tall enough
to see over a dining room table and he
directs the band while standing on an
opera chair, and then is not as tall as
an ordinary man. He cannot step W
on the chair but is compelled to crawl
up as any small child would but when
once mounted on his pedestal this peck
ct edition Of sunny Italy directs as
though he had spent a long lifetime in
the business.
As assistant director he has charge Of
the band while at least one selection is
being played each evening, though the
strain is too great for him to conduct the
entire programme. Just a the present
time he is about the prOudest native of
Italy who is before the public in this
country at any rate. Just after the
engagement at Quincy, ILL.,, last week
the manager of Baldwin park presented
the little band leader with a gold medal
nave been in the band business
Tor two and half years" said the If
tie director as he chatted for a few mo
ments during the intermission. anu
this is one of the finest parks that 7
nave ever been in. So many nice trees
ana SO much green grass and so many
places for US boys to play" he said,
forgetting that he was the leader of
boz.
The fact that the boys are members
OF a professional band, however. has rot
foDDeo them OF the desire for the sports
ana pasklTnes OF their childhood and as
soon as intermission was announced
there was a wild scramble for the mer-
ry-go-round where several of them
tafIled so long that they were late in
getting back to their places
They We're a shy lot Of children v5ben
lhey nrst reached the park an hour or
so before the afternoon concert and eat
ABOUT the merry-go-round watching the
revolutions Of the empty seats win en-
cious eyes. Manager Matthews who bos
charge OF the concessions hammered nv
and asked one Of the smaller bovs
he would not like ride and he wss
Immediately surrounded by wil0lv fsr-
cited band Of boys who in their excite
ment forgot that Mr. Matthews doc
not speak their tongue fluentlv Tho
talked to him in all kinds Of Italian
and badly broken English, punctuafed
with gestures 81
he understood, however. and for a
greater portion of the remainder Of tha
Gay and well into the night for thai
matter the carroussal was crowded ~
dlminutive specimens of band men
me remainder Of the day Mr. Matthews
boys and he would easily have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

State Journal. 1Oc a Week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

greater portion of the remainder Of the
day and we'll into the night for that
matter the carroussal was crowded -
alminutiVe specimens of band men
me remainder of the day Mr. Matthews
was followed about the mark b Nc f ~
boys and he would easily have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21
ARE NOT VERY BIG
Italian Boys Band Opens En-
gagement at yinewOOd.
An Excellent Organization Of
Juvenile Musicians.
DIRECTOR, AGED SEVEN
Handles the Baton Like a
Musical Veteran.
Will Give Two Concerts Daily
This Week.
DIRECTOR, AGED SEVEN

CiriciHo's italian Boys band, which is
the smallest band of its size III the
world. opened a weeks engagement iast
night at vinewood park. There are 81
boys with the aggregation ranging from
Z to 10 years in age and in size from
large ear Of corn 10 a miniature man
and their music commences at good and
follows up with better and best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21
JOHN sWTTzER's CARIBOU.
Reported That He Has Killed One in
British Columbia.

A letter received by Bennett r.
Wheeler not long ago contained an
the information that John F. Switzer,
a well known Topeka lawyer who is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21

chicago, Jug 1--One death and a num-
Der Of prostrations, as a result of heat
were reported before noon today Temper
azure af O'clock was s. degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-21
TRY THE BlTTERS

This is the best advice that could be
given to any sick man or woman for
no matter how long you have suffered
from ailments of the Stomach, LIVER
or Kidneys
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
A Remarkable Career.

General Sam Houston was not only a great Texan but probably the most striking and commanding figure which has yet appeared in the public life of the far southwest - born in Virginia, taken to Tennessee at an early age, whence, while yet in his teens, he went to war with Andrew Jackson against the Creek Indians; desperately wound, ed in the battle of the Horseshoe Bend; adjutant general of Tennessee and a representative in congress from that state; governor of Tennessee In his youth; married, separated from his wife in two months, resigning imme- diately as governor, self exiled for years among the Cherokee Indians, emigrating to Texas in 1882; member of the convention of 1886, which de clared Texas to be an independent re- public; general and commander In chief of the army which achieved in- dependence at San Jacinto; twice president of the republic, United States senator and governor of the state.- c. A. Culberson in Scribner's.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
The R,.e In ths nlr.r.

It Is little short of astonishing to see how little water Is required to float the southern river steamers, a boat loaded with perhaps a thousand bales of cotton slipping along contentedly where a boy could wade across the stream. Once, however the Chatta- hoochee got too low for even her light draft commerce, and at Gunboat shoals a steamer grounded. As the drinking water on board needed re- plenishing, a deck hand was sent ashore with a couple of water buckets. Just at this moment a northern traveller ap- preached the captain of the boat and asked him how long he thought they would have to stay there.
 "Oh, only until that man gets back with a bucket of water to pour into the rlver," the captain replied. Pres ently the deck hand returned, and the stale water from the cooler was emptied overheard. Instantly, to the amazement of the traveller, the boat began to move.
 "well, if that doesn't beat thunderp' he gasped.
 The fact was that the boat, touching the bottom, had acted as a dam, and there was soon backed up behind her enough water to lift her over the shoal and send her on down the stream.- , Harper's Weekly.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
John Doe Proceedings.

''John Doe" proceedings were abol- ished by law in Great Britain in 1852. Previous to that time John Doe had figured in the old fashioned ejectment action for the Tecovery of the posses sion of land, together with damages for the wrongful withholding thereof. For various reasons of convenience and history dating from the reign of Edward III. A did not proceed against B directly in such case. Instead A delivered to B an entirely false state ment from the fictitious "JOhn Doe" that A had devised the land to John" for a term of years. and "John" had been busted from 1t by the equally fictitious Richard Roe" Then Rich ard informed B that he was not going to defend the action himself, but B must do it, and so on. Occasionally, by way of variety, "John Doe" gave place to one "GoOdtitle"
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
Columbia River Thrice Named,

The Columbia river has had three names. It was first called the Oregon. Afterward 1t was called the St. Roque, but when it was discovered by Robert Gray in 1792 1t was given the name of his vessel, the Columbia, in place Of the two floating appellations, Oregon and St. Roque According to Whitney. the original name of the river was the Orejon, 'big ear" or "one that has big ears," the allusion being to the custom of the Indians who were found in it's region of stretching their ears by bor- ing them and crowding them with or naments.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21

market for corn. unsold potatoes and grain of all kinds. It Is to bsnlsh their dangerous, explosive gasoline stoves and afford opportunity for vide spread use of small power engines that can be operated chesply
 In many forms of transportation gas olIne now holds und'sputed sway The Standard oil Go. absolutely monopo- lizss the gasoline market Prices of this commodity have risen steadily un- tl they are more than double what they were ten years ago. Still, the demand Is greater than the supply
 The reasons that alcohol Is prefera- ble to gasoline for power use are;
 First. It can be produced as cheap ly perhaps for less, within a short time.
 Second. There never will be any chance to advance its price on account of scarcity.
 Third. It Is so much safer that one can almost say 1t Is absolutely safe.
 Fourth. It is clean and sanitary.
 So great has been the furor created throughout the country by the possibili- ties of the new fuel that the Commit tee of Manufacturers, which was most active In promoting the legislation, has issued a cautonary word as follows:
 People must not expect he millen- nium at once. The uses to which al cohol can be applied are many and varied, but 1t will take little time to adjust it efficiently to them. We are already assured of three things; cheap CT and better light. safer and cheaper fuel for stoves and better power for in ternal combustion engines. Here IS a German lamp burner with Welsbach mantle that burns alcohol and gives a remarkable light. This little stove dlsplaces the gasoline stove for economy, safety and cleanliness. The engine men are working to perfect their engines.
 It may take two or three years be- fore we have alcohol applied perfectly and universally, for up to now there has been no incentive to develop the devices.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
ELECTION NOTICE
Special School Tax

Notice is hereby given to the quali- fled electors of Fl Centro School Dis trict, County of San Diego, State of California, that an election will be held on the 11th day of August, A. D., 1906, at which will be submitted the question of voting tax to furnish school facili- ties for the district; to maintain a school; for building and furnishing a school house.
 It will be necessary to raise for this purpose the sum of $750.00 The polls will be open at Imperial Valley Press Office, from II o'clock a. m., until o'clock p. m. The officers appointed to conduct sthe election are:
 F. G. RAVENS, Inspector
 R. L. RUMSEY, Judge
 H. NJ. KINNE, Judge NJ. E. ADAMS IRA ATEN
 w. w. HASTEN
 School Trustees, Fl Centro School District. I2I-aIl
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
Why Is Itf

Here is a question in naval science which Is to the average sailor man riddle unsolved. Take a vessel of, say, 2,5OO tons; place on 1t cargo of $500 tons. This gives you a total of 6,OOO tons. Hitch a little tug to this yes sel and she will yank the big craft along at the rate of six or eight knots an hour. Now put the tugs machinery in the big vessel. It won't move her half a knot an hour. Why is this?