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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

fReople sending Items 10 thus department
Of The State Journal viii confer a favor
BY giving the Iuil flrst name or two
tEltlais, with all proper names. 1tem9
nnust be accompanied by The name ano
address Of the writer Oh t'ey can not D
publishedl
Miss Mabel FOUGHT entertained at
card porch party last evening. The
guests were. MI and Mrs. E. E. Wag-
ler. Mr.. and Mrs. Spangier. DR.. and
Mrs. J. H. Solecli, Miss Dora Heron,
Miss Mary Petro, Miss Mabel King,
e1iss Sadie Downing, Mr.. G. B. Ham
llton, and Mr.. J. II. Sproat.
Miss Isabel Dickinson win entertain
at an all-night party tonight the mem
hers of the J. J. club for Miss Mary
Steen, who is visiting Mrs. J. P Howe.
Those who viii participate are: Miss
ham, Miss Helen Knox, Miss Mary
Cooper. Miss Dot Etnyre, Miss Bessie
Lagerstrom, and Miss Marguerite
kiene.
The members of the T. [. NJ club
we're entertained at the home of Miss
Lois McConum last evening. The fol-
lowing members were present. Miss
Myrtle Beeler. Miss Lois McCollum
Miss Bessie Gayhart. Miss Ethel
James. Miss Clara Smith, Miss Erma
Gordon Miss Hattie Hanson, Mr..
Ad-A4EE 4 4AAtLAls MI Id ~ Clitc IAlCl1-
ards. Mr.. Walter Gayhart. Mr. Paul
Heinz, Mr.. Walter Davis.
y
Mrs. H Ward Page entertained at
Kensington this morning in honor
OF her guests. Miss Harriet Forbes, of
ottawa, and Miss Helena Byerly. of
Cincinnati The other Invited guests
Included. Mrs. Lee Forbes, Mrs.
Harry Forbes. Mrs Dora Carr, Mrs.
Helena Housel Mrs. Frank Adams,
Mrs. George p. Stitt, Miss Martha VAL
Rntine. Miss Lillian Valentine Mrs.
Adelbert kirkpatrick, Miss Lillian
kirkpatrick. Mrs. Jonn Baird NichoI-
son, Mrs. Frances Hayes. Miss Walker
Of washington, d. c.. Miss Bess Elder.
Mrs. Emma Keiner, Mrs. a c. King
aman. Mrs. W. A. 8 Bird Mrs.
soIecki. Miss Lucille McAfee, and Mrs.
WOrthington of Kansas City.
X
Mrs J. P. Howe viii entertain in
formally tomorrow for ner guest. Miss
Mary 6teen. The J. J. club gives a
picnic for Miss steen Friday at Vine
wood.
There are rumors that a well known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
Women'S Wash
Skirts
Csc Values. ACC

There is nothing more seasonable
than a good wash skirt-there is
economy and plain common sense
in their use-these are particularly
good values even at the regular
price-and when you can save 26c
on Use skirt that's the time to
buy it. These skirts are made of an
excellent quality Of cotton canvas
black and white grounds-small
white and black polka dot patterns
cut in plain circular style and
made full and fiaring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

Leavenworth, Kan. Aug. The old
G. A R. building on South Fourth
street. one Of the historic landmarks Of
Leavenworth. has been sold at sheriff.
sale to Custer post No s. G. A. R.. for
$S0l Custer post will greatly improve
the property and will make the bui1ds
ing a first-class one for all forms CT
entertainments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
MAY HAVE BEEN POISONED.
Noted European Trotting Horse Dies
Before a Big Race.

Vienna, Aug. Louis Wynans trot-
ter Wig Wag, holder of the European
record. died suddenly at Baden. near
here yesterday.
Wig Wag was engaged to take part
in q big championship race today and
his death caused a sensation. accom-
panied by suspicious of poisoning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
Soc FIRTH Scheff .
Belts, Csc

The. latest novelty for Women
made of black leather-dip front
ornamented with brass rivet on
either side-they fasten with two
prongs in the back and have 3
eyelets which make them adjust
able. These belts are selling all
over the country for soc and up
wards. We received a few dozen
by express direct from the manu-
facturer yesterday-the order was
only placed week ago-and as
long as the lot lasts, which we
don't think will be very long, 2Eo
the price win be. .......sJ OC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss Louise Sawyer left for a visit in
Holton today.
Miss Caroline Coster. who has been
visiting friends in Fort Scott. returns
today. Miss Bayless Of Springfield viii
accompany her.
Miss Alice Mead leaves today for
short visit with her sister, Mrs. Walter
Roy Ranney, at Arkansas City.
Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Ward leaves to-
day for a months vacation They will
spend two weeks in western Kansas and
two in Colorado.
Miss Eliza beth Davis expects to go to
Colorado next week.
Miss Myra Corning returned today
from Emporia where she has been at
tending the Normal.
Miss Elizabeth Boye left yesterday to
spend a month in Arizona.
Mrs Fred Skeen came yesterday to
spend fortnight with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. P S. Dihendifer
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Rowley went to
California today
Judge and Mrs. McCabe left for
Sulphur Springs today.
Mr.. E. B. Merriam spent yesterday in
Ottawa.
Miss Catherine Hanse1 Of Kansas CITY
is the guest Of her uncle, Adr. Earl Bart
lett
Miss Lora Neil and. Miss Nadine
Lyle are spending a week ct the sum-
mer home OF Mrs. Oscar Neil. Oakland.
Kan.
Miss Agnes Gross is spending her va
cation in Colorado springs. Manitou
and Denver.
Miss Ella Davis leaves soon to visit
Miss Bum Johnston in Atchfsou.
Miss Besse BeardsIey of Burikngarna IS
the guest of Mrs. Charles Foster FOR a
few days.
Mr. H p HUT leaves for st. Louis
tonight.
Miss Abigail McElroy and her fathsr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

These are the open weave ones
full size=with throw back pillow
they have spreaders in them so
that they will not curl up around
you-these are the best $3.50 ham
mocks we have ever had and have
been among the largest sellers this
season. Summer time is hammock
time. and for that reason we want
to dispose of what few We have left
you can save SIC on them by
buying s..,I Th ~ for the = R3c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
1oc Hose Support
erS, &c

Women's pad hose supporters-
the kind that hook on to the lower
clasp Of the corset-have two. Inch
and a quarter tapes Of plain heavy
elastic-fitted with double clasp
cushioned post-come IN black and
assorted colors-1se values-per
pair Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
Keeping Up Interest in
The Midsummer Sale

Just two more days of the Harvest Sale. A quick
step two days bargain giving. This cash store has
the enthusiasm that from knowledge that our
prices lowest that our goods good, and that
the people have confidence in us. So that's why we
go after business so strenuously That's why our
buyers with cash to pay go after the best bargains
to be found The last days of the Mid Summer Har-
vest Sale will be busy ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

Topeka newspaper man viii take unto
himself wife this fall. The woman
in the case lives on West Eighth ave
nue. and is member of well known
and wealthy family.
Mr.. Paul Harrison gave an informal
party at his home on Buchanan street
last evening.
Mrs. J. c. McCIintock entertains the
Fillmore Street Whist club Thursday
afternoon at the Country club
y
The subscription dance will be given
at VinewOod Friday evening. August 3,
by Mr.. Gaillard Miller and Mr.. Dan
Orborn instead of Mr.. Harry Sturgis.
Mrs. T. c. Whiteker will give pic
mic at Vinewood Friday afternoon for
her guest, Mrs. Walker of Minneapolis
Kan.
Miss Mabel Kingsley entertained
last night at her home. 1112 West
Second street. Her guests We're Lii
han Hale. Frances Little. b4aizy Week
", Mildred Rodgers, Hazel Klngaman,
Mary Van Vetchen, Nina Nicholas.
Fruie Armstrong. Jean Nichols, Jose
phine Nichols, Josephine Doran, Agnes
Ost, Harry Ardery, Robert Beine.
George Cuthbert. Ernest Chamberlain.
Hal Carpenter, Burgess Van Vetcheu.
Milton Moeser, Robert Gross, Berry,
Johnson Harry Better. Floyd Snow,
Archie West, Ralph Kingsley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
CSC z Gallon Pre-
serving Kettles, zoe

Dark notified double coated
granite ware-full 2-gallon size
Tipped. with bail-these kettles are
slightly imperfect, but if we had
not told you it is doubtful if you
would have noticed lido not COM
pare these kettles ~with ordinary
Seconds" Our regular price has
been 85c-Thursday they 00o
will be. EUC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

SEE Journal. Zoe ! vel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

Mrs. ]. P Howe viii entertain in
formally tomorrow for ner guest Miss
Mary 6teen. The J. J. club gives
picnic for Miss Steen Friday at Vine
wood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

There ara rumors - a well I.nown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

Mr.. Paul Harrison gave an informal
party at his home on Buchanan street
last evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

IFeople sending items 10 thus department
Of The State Journal viii confer a favor
by giving the iuil first name or two
tzsitlais, with all proper names. Item1
muzt be accompanied by The name ana
address Of the writer Of t'ey can not %
published.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

Mrs. J. c. McCIintock entertains the
Fillmore Street Whist club Thursday
afternoon at the Country club.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

and brolls were or almost hourly occur
renee
witnessed one that occurred in the
bar attached to the Metropolitan Hotel.
A small party had gone into the bar for
some refreshment. Among them was a
gentleman from Michigan, who had been
trained up in the Zach Chandler school.
The party was quiet. and had no disposi-
ton to get into brawl with any one.
The Michigander was of a short, but very
stOcky frame and was one of the most
quiet and pleasant spoken men I have
ever met The party had hardly ar
ranged itself alongside the bar before
half a dozen men entered who had evil
IDENTIFY been drinking more than was good
for them. They were from the South. and
by no means choice in the language they
used concerning Mr.. Lincoln. or Of those
who had supported him at the election.
One of them soon noticed our little party.
and by some subtle instinct conceived We
were NOrtherners. and addressed himself
to US
At first we paid no attention to him.
and this seemed to anger him. At last he
applied a more than usually degrading
phrase to those who voted for Mr.. Lin
coin. At this, our Michigander quietly
said: DO you intend to apply that re-
mark to me?" This was asked in so quiet
a tone that nobody believed anything
would come of it. The Southerner had
not noticed the CLINT in the eye of his
querist, and replied, with an oath, that
he did, If he had voted for Lincoln.
Cleaned Out the Crowd.
The words had not died on the air be-
fore the left arm of the man from Michi-
gan suddenly shot out. the fingers of the
hand closing around the throat of the
speaker. With a quick motion, and al
most without an effort. he raised him
clear from the floor, and then came the
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

my State I visited the room. We were
told that 1t was thought the regulars and
the militia could not be relied upon, but
it was not certain. so it had been de-
termined TO organize a force of those
visitors known TO be loyal TO secretly
act as guards. We were assigned certain
stations. mine being on the front OF the
Capitol not far away from where Mr..
Lincoln would stand while delivering his
address. At an early hour 1 reported to
the Capitol 10 Representative James VII
son, father of John Wilson. late Sena-
tor from the State OF Washington.
Long before the hour fixed for the cere-
monies, a vast crowd gathered in front of
the platform. 1t was a larger crowd than
I had ever seen at a public meeting. and
I then estimated it AT many thousands.
but. in reality do not suppose it exceed
ed 5000 or 5000. Everywhere in the
crowd were stationed members Of our
secret organization, all ready TO interfere
should any demonstration be made
against the incoming President About
zoo Of US were around the platform, our
duty being TO Immediately close around
Mr.. Lincoln at the first sign of trouble.
We were elated that our party had tri-
uinphed, but a feeling OF depression op-
pressed US. At the proper time the tall.
ungainly form Of our Chief appeared. ac-
companied by Senator Bacon OF Oregon
Mr. LincOIn's Manner.
Mr. Lincoln looked careworn, but ex-
hibited no trepidation when ne turned to
face the audience. A cold wind was blow
ing, but he stood uncovered while he
read in measured tones that matchless
address. The solemnity of the occasion
evidently impressed him, and he enun-
ciated every word with an earnestness
that carried conviction to every. one near
enough to hear him. The address was
clothed in the most simple language, for
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

IA" is. how 'iuvs him bestest of all the
saints continues:
Dere good Santa plese bring utte sister Id
ruvver have sser any other preszunt fur
I'm very lonestum little CURL Dere nice santa Gud By.
There are probably in the neghborhood of half mil
lion these letters received various post-ofces
and forwarded TO the Letter Office during the weeks
Immediately preceding Christmas.
For eleven months year Santa Claus has abso-
Iutely correspondents Then busy month
addressed him than to anyindIyduaI firm
in the country
There are fat letters letters and
small The addresses most of them are perfectly
legibe and q large majority postage has been paid
though the stamp is likely TO be anywhere but in the usual
place.
Sometimes in the stamp corner some hierogyphics
that undoubtedly for kisses. which Uncle Sam
ainy ought to be willing TO accept as legal tender under
the circums tances.
There is only one thing to do with most Of these letters
and that destroy them When letter reaches the
dead letter office authorities
finding the addrese and II there is nothing the
the envelope indicate where originated,
the communication opened and search is made inside
for identity Of the sender.
This is followed in the Of the Santa Claus
correspondence. In a thousand is there
anything outside indicate the Of these
letters. and rule. there is very little inside.
They usually dated. but the OF the town in
which the writer lives is seldom given Many of the sig
natures are merely the Christian writer's.
or more frequently still childish pet name.
All waits of the mail. these piteous little appeals
that Uncle possibly answer, TO the
dead letter office be with a smile and sigh by
the clerks in Mrs. Collins division and 20 be consigned
finally to the postal graveyard When the annual deuge
begins along about the Of December,
Of is put work handle the Claus mail,
and Uncle sam the midst of the responsibilities
ming great and strenuous nation finds himself quoting
ruefuly:
Christmas comes but once year,
And when It comes-oh. dear! Oh, dear!
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23
ABRAHAM LINCOLNS FIRST INAUGURAL TRIED MEMS SOULS

dawned cold, dark, and rainy. The
weather seemed TO be in complete haT-
mony with the gloom that was casting its
dark shadow over the whole country. For
many days rumoTs lad been rife that
efforts would be made to prevent the
Inauguration. by force. and thereby throw
the country into anarchy and chaos. Act
ing on these. Gen. Winfield Scott. COM
mander-in-chief Of the army, had order
ed all the available troops TO Washington,
and during the night Of the Sd he sta
toned a battery or two at convenient
points, and prepared the thousand or
more regulars for speedy and effective
work in case a riot should be started.
These precautions effectually Overawed
those disposed 10 create a disturbance
When the time came for Mr. Lincoln to
start for the Capitol TO take the office,
strong guard Of regular soldiers surround
ed the carriage Gen. Scott himself, sur
rounded by his staff, had his station near
one Of the batteries.
At the Capitol arms had secretly been
taken into the Senate chamber and the
hall Of the House. and many members
carried revolvers in their pockets The
Republicans and the loyal element OF the
North had determined that Mr.. Lincoln
SnOuiu De lnduS uldteN, ana lHeg pre-
pared to fight for their rights, if neces-
sary. A large number Of rifles and mus
l1ets were stored at convenient points in
the Capitol under charge Of trusted
guards Notwithstanding all these pre-
cautions every one wore a look Of unI
easiness. and all realized the country was
facing a most terrible crisis.
Early on the evening of the Sd word
was sent quietly around among those
known to be from the North that their
presence was desired at a certain room
on the avenue, and we were requested to
appear singly or not more than three at
a time. Together with two others from
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

crowds then were infntesimal compared
with those who now come, but they taxed
the hotel accommodations about as they
are taxed now. I had visited washington
once during the closing year of BuChan-
ans administration, and being an ardent
Republican, just having cast my first
vote for Lincoln. 1 desired very much to
see him indicted into office, so, about
the last OF February I boarded a train at
indianapolis and began the weary jour
ney TO Washington. II was a weary
journey in those days, requiring about
forty-eight hours, If no mishap occurred,
and four or five changes Of cars
Change of Sentiment Noted.
Until we passed into Virginia at Wheel
ing. the expressions heard IN the cars
were nearly all in favor Of the Repub-
licans. and against what was denomi-
mated the arrogance of the Southern
slaveocracy. At stations where the train
stopped the same sentiments were heard.
but when we touched Virginia all was
changed. From there to Washington it
was almost one continued round of de-
nuneiations of the Abolitionists and the
BLACK Republicans" No Democrat ever
thought in those days Of speaking of a
Republican as anything else than a
BLACK Republican" When he was ad-
dicted to profanity, even in a mild form.
he accompanied the term with an adjec-
tive the very antipOdes of respectable
When we arrived in Washington we
found il a seething whirl Of denunciations
and il was almost all a mans life was
worth to announce himself as a Republi-
can. or even to let it be known that he
was from Northern State. So strong
was this feeling that some members Of
our party registered themselves at the
hotel as being from Kentucky. The no.
tells and bars were filled with crowds Of
Southerners, threatening dire vengeance.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

climax. Straight from the shoulder came
blow from the right hand, and the
Southerner fell limp to the floor without
life or motion The sound OF the blow
was like that Of a triphammer striking
against a pile. Without raising his voice,
the Northern defender Of Mr.. Lincoln, in
a drawing tone. inquired if any one
wanted to take up the cudgels, saying ne
was ready 20 administer the same dose
to any number.
OF course all was confusion and pistols
were speedily drawn. Our champion
made no movement toward displaying
any arms. but, with a smile of con-
tempt looked at the crowd surging
around him. His eye watched every move
ment. however. and while some were try
ing to raise his victim from the floor.
another resOunding blow was heard, and
man was seen TO go crashing through
the front window as II propelled by dy-
Mantle. He was standing behind two 9TH
ers and was endeaVOring TO aim a re-
vOlver from what he supposed was Sc
cure position when he was observed by
the Northerner, who quickly pushed the
two men aside and let his powerful fist
do its work.
This cowardly attempt at murder
aroused all his ire. He grasped another
of the crowd by the middle and used him
as a cudgel knocking right and left I'M
til half a dozen swearing men We're on
the floor. He then tossed his human war
club to one side, Temarking: L guess
they will behave better in the future. Let
us go. boys" By this time the atten-
ton of the police had been attracted. and
as they came pushing in at the front. we
quickly slipped out at the side, ard soon
we're in our rooms 1T the hotel This
was only one of the many scenes of VIC
lence that took place in the two or three
DAYS preceding the Inauguration.
The morning Of the 4th of March
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

No inauguration from that Of George
Washington in April, Use, 70 that Of
Theodore Roosevelt. on March 4. 1905.
was conducted under as gloomy and de-
pressing circumstances as that Of the
first Republican President, March 4. 1861
Disunion, by the method of secession,
was the accepted doctrine Of nearly all
of the leaders in the Southern States, and
passive submission to such secession was
advocated by many Of the most potent
leaders in the North.
Several States had already seeded,
and others were on the eve Of doing the
same; threats Of assassination had been
freely INDUCED IN, and war, II necessary
TO accomplish disunion, was openly ad-
vocated.
Washington was practically the head
quarters Of the leaders OF the secession
movement; the departments were honey
combed with latent treason TO the admin
istration that was just about TO come
into power. From the very organization
of the government the South had domi-
mated in its legislation. and in shaping
its policy, domestic and foreign, conse-
ouently a very large majority of those
in Office in Washington thought as the
leaders of the South thought; therefore.
they were either In secret or open oppOsi-
ton to the new Republican party.
From the days when Thomas Jefferson
was inaugurated with all republican sim
plicity there had been continued growth
IN ostentation and display when a new
head OF the nation was to be installed In
the earlier years, Washington was al
most out Of the world 10 the rest Of the
country. but each recurring quadrennial
ceremony attracted its crowd of sight
seers. and the opening Of access by rail
increased the number Of those who came
TO witness the ceremonies. OF course, the
The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

he was q postmaster Of the art Of using
words learned in childhood. yet so full of
pregnant meaning that they needed no
flourish 10 carry conviction. as he would
come to some sentence showing more
strongly than the others the error of the
Southern leaders, or more earnestly
pleading to the patriotism Of the people.
he would enforce il by q quick, jerlzy mo-
ton Of his arm. ] had heard him on one
or two other occasions and thought then,
and still think he was the most persua-
sive orator 1 have ever listened to- After
distinctiveiy announcing the policy he
would pursue, and pleading for the pa
triotism of the people 90 assert itself.
saying that the issue OF civil war was in
the hands of the people. that the govern
ment would not make war on them. he
paused. and we all thought he had fin
ished, but he still stood there, gazing out
over the concoUrse Of people, as If he was
endeavoring TO pierce the future Then.
in tones more solemn, more earnest than
ne had hitherto used. he said:
Il am lOath TO close. We are not enc
mics. but friends. We must not be enc
mics. Though passion may have strained
it must not break our bands of affection.
The mystic chords of memory stretch
ing from every battlefield, and patriot
grave, TO every living heart and hearth
stone all over this broad land. viii vet
swell the chorus Of the Union. when again
touched, as surely they viii be. by the
better angels of our nature"
Never was there a more earnest. more
patriotic address delivered from the his
toric eastern front of the Capitol but II
failed to stem the tide of war. and battle
and blOodsncd followed. Had Nj Lin
coin never delivered any other address to
the American people, that first inaugural
would stamp him as among the greatest
OF orators, the most patriotic of citizens.
". h SMITH