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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
JOHN |. TO WE'D.
VIII Take New Wife When Rid OF
tine Present One.

New York. May John L Sullivan
pugilist, actor. lecturer and. monoIogist.
is about to claim a matrimonial prize as
a reward for his successful enga cement
Of 116 weeks on board the water wagon
Just as soon as he gets divorce from
Annie Bates, a handsome woman whom
he married in Providence in 1883, John
viii sign articles of agreement with
well-to-dO New York woman who has
sufficient confidence in the big fellow TO
share her fortune with him
Sullivan denied that he is contemplate
ing a return engagement with matri-
mony, but Deputy Police COMMISSIONS
Mack, attorney for John in the divorce
proceedings, and Frank Hall. manager
of the former champion fighter. admit
ted today that he was about TO be mar
RED. but refused TO give the name Of
his prospective bride
Sullivan was seen today at Hyde &
Behman's theater in Brooklyn His hair
is white, but his step is as springy as
when he boxed before the Prince of
Wales. now King Edward
rs 1t true. John. that you are in train
ing for the rocking chair champion
ship" he was asked
The answer was in the old familiar
roar: What are you at son2'
4 came to find out when you are go
ing to get married. said the reporter.
.sMarrfed?'' was the reply Say. son.
I've fought my last fight No wedding
bells for mine"
Didn't a New York woman promise
to marry you II you behaved for a stip-
uIated period 20 asked the reporter.
Blow your whistle, boy snorted
John You're at a crossing
How long have you been on the wa
ter wagon2''
This is my one hundred and six
teenth week and I've got a half Nelson
hold I am going to qualify for the
finals. too. When Gabriel gives the big
blow. John l. will be there in a divers
suit
what do you weigh, John?''
About 275," was the reply. II drop
ped a hundred when I climbed on the
cart You can't beat the booze game
A lot of folks had John L booked solid
over the rum route, but he's fooled
EN-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
DEGREE OF HONOR MEETS.
A Two Days Session Is Being Held at
Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, Kan. May The four
tenth annual session Of the grand
lodge of the Degree Of Honor is in
session
1t is expected that about 500 dele
gates will be here for this meeting
The Degree of Honor is an auxiliary
order of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen and II IS one OF the hest
orders Kansas has ever known. The
grand chief Of honor, the presiding Of
fcer OF the grand lodge is Mrs jose
mime E Weatherly of Emporfa. Mrs
Agnes Mfchaeus of Nicksrson is the
past grand officer. The grand recorder
is Mrs. Georgia Notes.-The of Hiawatha
and the grand receiver is Mrs Jose
milne Pepperell Of ConcorGia Mrs
PeprereiI is the wife OF w H L Pep
perefl. grand receiver Of the Workman
grand lodge Mr.. PeppereH is also in
TOWN. W. Y Morgan made the address
of welcome
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
LESSONS OF TILE DAY.
Mrs. NcCarter's Pertinent Comment
on Teachers Salaries.

(Margaret Hill McCarter in May Club
Member-)
Recently the vendor Of vegetab Ies
at our door gave warning of his in
tentfon to, quit his work He is an
honest, hard-working coIored man.
His reason for the change was that
the new city administration had given
him the office of dog-catcher. His
salary for the same was $50 per
month, S720 per year He will prob
ably earn it. and his family need it
But the incident gave food for
thought Dog-catchfng is an honest,
not Oyer-strenuOus nor extra-haZard-
Gus business It requires no fourteen
weeks course in anatomy, no study
of zoology, no training in economics.
no certificate for good moral charac-
ter, no vaccination scar Given the
sense to distinguish a dog from a
grouchy taxpayer who will not list
his property, or a udrro W-rn1uded
member OF a school board who would
not IL he could pay teachers better
wages.-given. the eyesight TO see that
the dog has no tag or collar. add the
power to bring him (the dog) to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01

dog-prison. and later execute the
death sentence, and you have all our
$50 man really needs to know from a
political point And. sarcastically
speaking. there's this thought. too
bright young girl who will graduate
from the high school. who will take
special course in a State normal
school. who will do professional read
ing continually. who can pass rigid
examination in twenty branches OF
study, who will know all the rules OF
ethics and aesthetics, who Will dress
neatly and in the prevailing style.
who can sing and do physicai-cuiture
feats, is willing to work sixteen hours
a day and teach in the Y. w c. A OF
evenings. and is OF good moral char
acter.-if she will stand in line" long
enough she may get a position in the
public schools and after five years OF
capable service she too may attain 10
$50 per month for nine months IN the
year only $50 less than the dog
catcher gets. True. the dog-catcher
has vote. but some votes are hardly
worth $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
east NPtkANOIBI
| 49,
Is GAsks& ad7 80

Mr.. Dan Lane OF AZ Leland street IS
sick
Mrs. Becker of East Seward avenue is
very sick
Mrs. Amos Beeler of sss Madison
street IS sick
Mrs B. NJ Van Cieve OF j Branrer
street is very sick
Little Harry JoIley is very sick at his
hsme, 735 Chandler street
Mrs Hattie ChaIIis who has been vis-
fting here has returned TO her home IN
Salina. Kan.
Mr. and Mrs Wm- Holloway are NOV
ing from 4O2 Chandler street 10 ilS JeL-
ferson street
Mrs r A Randiett left today for
ottawa. Kan. TO be the guest OF her
son and family
Mrs. Martin schuIer of Granville.
Ian. was the guest Of friends on the
east side today
Mrs. Barber on East Tenth will enter
tain the ladies Of the L NJ B club to-
morrow afternoon
Mrs NJ A Slit who has been suffer
ing with blood poison in her right hand
is rapidly improving
There were % taken into the Capital
Council No 1 Knights and Ladies OF
Security. last evening
Mrs clara Stitt and daughter were
the guests CT Mrs N A Stitr OF S1S
Lake street yesterday
Mr.. Richard Stelh0rn OF Adams street
who has been sick for the past Fhfee
weeks IS slowly improving.
Mrs. J. T Voigt OF s13 Lake street left
yesterday for Chatham. Illinois, to visit
ler uncle, Dr. sam Hewitt
Mrs John Miller Of 7O4 Lawrence
street VIII celebrate her 61st birthday
a her home tomorrow afternoon
Mr.. John Stamm. who recently return
ed from California has secured q posi-
ton at the Smith automobile factory.
Arr J. B Mullen of 81 Chandler left
today On a trip to California 10 attend
the Shriners' meeting held in Los An
geles-
Miss Ethel Baker Of Broadhead. Wis,
has arrived in Topeka to make her
home with Mrs Combs OF 316 Lake
street
Mr.. r A Rand1ett left yesterday for
Fort Madison Ia, where he viii make
extensive repairs on the A T & s F
hospital
MI Earl Paisley Of East Crane street
celebrated his 18th birthday at his home
last evening The evening was spent in
playing games
Mrs E Maier and Mrs. Dryer return
ed from Eudora, Kansas. where they at
tended the funeral OF Mrs. K Schroater
who died Saturday Of typhoid fever.
Mrs NJ Duff Of 70s Jefferson street re-
ceived word yesterday that her mother,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
6-5=4 Sweeps Away
ALL NNS
STOVE Y
TROUBLES

For sale by w. A L Thompson H.ware
Co D. H Forbes. Wolf Bros. W. z. Cul-
yer. CoCghlin H'ware Co.. Griggs & MoE-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
sfinnesota TO Meet Nebraska.

lincoln. Neb- May 1.-The en-
Teayor of the Western conference, or
big Nine, to prohibit Minnesota
university from meeting tho Nebraska
Cornhuskers on the gridiron this fall
has flashed q in the pan Manager
Eager of Nebraska has received
written advice from the athletic au-
thorities of Minnesota that the Goph-
ers would respect their agreement
and would play Nebraska in Mime
aDoIfs October 19.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
Death of Mrs. A. d. FfndIey.

Cottonwood FAILS, Kan. May Mrs.
A. ID. FindIey, the wife of one Of the
first settlers of this place. died at the
hcI1e OF her daughter at Perry. Ok,
on April q anc the body was brought
10 this city for burial Tuesday Mr.
and Mrs Fir dley came to Chase county
in 1855 and built their cabin or what
is the present site of Cottonwood Falls.
At that time only two other cabins
had been built at this place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
small Harvey County Fire.

Newton, Kan. May Fire destroyed
three of the principal business houses
Of Hession this county, Tuesday. The
william K. Linginberg and the Otto
Tanzeman general stores and the kir-
-by restaurant are total losses. The
loss will be $4,000, only partly covered
by Insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
Rural Carrier Uses Motor Cycle

Ottawa. Kan May IL E Job.
carrier on r F. D. route No 2. out OF
WeIIsvflIa. is IN town. He came down
or his new Wagner motor cycle. ma F1lE &
~ rms of 1873 miles from the post
ofTiee in Ottawa in exactly 90 minutes
before starting On this trip. Mr. JOB
had carried his route On the motor
cycle so that mis- total travel was
sh1I-a 50 miles. He easily makes Is 70
% miles an hour on good roads and
frds the machine a great help in carry
ing his route. II cost $500 and Will run
10 miles on a gallon of gasoline
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-01
Governor Click suu Crippled.

Atchison. May 1.-Governor click.
who wrenched his right foot on his
recent return from Florida. where he
spent the winter, Is still unable to
walk without the assistance OF a cane
He drove down town today in a buggy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26

has maintained an exclusiveness on
this side of the water that not even
the smart set of Colorado Springs are
permitted to invade. 1t IS doubtful If
half dozen families in this city can
claim intimate social relations with
the Palmers. Like their father, the
daughters have remained much in ST.
clusion at Glen Eyre, although figur-
ing prominently in court functions in
English society.
Miss Palmer's fiance is coming to
this country in. few weeks, 1t Is I'M
derstood, and the marriage will be
quietly solemnized in the Glen Eyrie
castle. 1t will be the most important
social function that ever has taken
place in smart society of Colorado
springs and those who will be priyi-
legged to attend are eager In expecta-
ton Of the event.
Besides Miss Margerie there are two
older daughters, Miss Dorothy and
Miss Elsie. The devotion of the three
sisters to their father has been most
marked and was generally commented
upon in connection with the reunion
of Gen. Palmer's old regiment at Glen
Eyrie.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
AN INTERNATIONAL ROMANCE.
Gen. Palmer's Daughter Engaged to
English Officer.

Miss Margerie Palmer, youngest
daughter of Gen. William j. Palmer,
Is to wed, says the Denver News. Her
engagement to Capt. Wellesley, an Of
fcer in King Edwards army, is to be
announced formally soon and the we'd
ding will take place at Glen Eyrie in
the early fall.
The name of Wellesley stands at the
top of the British peerage. 1t Is the
family name of the group of Yelling
ton. The late Lord Wellesley was the
close adviser of Queen Victoria and
commander-in-chef of the British
army. His brilliant campaigns in the
Crimea rank with the most remark
able achievements in English history.
Gen. Palmers wealth is estimated
variously at from s2G0OO,0O0 to $685.
100000.
The traditions of England have been
lived up to by Gen. Palmer and his
daughters in their seclusion in the
generals castle at Glen Eyre. Wien
they havt not lived abroad the family
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26

The children are playing on the
bank OF the river when they slim and
fall In. Neither can swim and for a
moment fearful tragedy seems in.
eyitable. But not so. Faithful Dick. the
burro, Is at hand
The river is flowing rapidly, and the
children are being carried down
stream at swift pace. But Dick Is I'm.
daunted. He leaps into the food and
wades rapidly out. Selling little Davis
Holland by the seat OF the trousers he
lifts him so his head is GEAR of the
water. Then, his body sideways to the
current he waits till Sister Mary
floats down to him. He braces himself
for the shock. Sister MAN bumps into
him and puts her arms around his
neck. Dick wades to shore with his
precious burden. Hurrah! Both are
saved!
The children are saved, but, alas
what of poor Dick? The heroic animal
is taken Ill the very next day. The best
veterinarians are called in consulta
ton, but nothing can be done for him
He dies, despite the tears of the chill
dren and their friends WHO are gath
ercd at his stall. Then comes the plans
fdf the monument
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26

haps Capt. Richard Wainwright, In
command of the battleship Louisiana.
10 the most widely known. Few need
to be reminded that it was this gal
liant officer who was in command of
the little gunboat Gloucester at the
time of Cervera's sortie from Santi-
ago. when the Gloucester made dash
for the two Spanish destroyers, and
the rest is history.
There is a sentimental reason why
Capt. Herbert Winslow, whose pen.
nant flies from the battleship Kear-
sarge, should be in command of that
vessel. Capt Winslow is the nephew
of Capt. (afterward rear admiraD
Herbert A. Win0ow, the officer who
commanded the old corvette Kear.
sarge when she engaged and sunk the
confederate cruiser Alabama of Cher.
bourg in 1864. During the first part
of the war with Spain Capt. Winslow
was attached to the auxiliary cruiser
st. Louis. He was shortly afterward
detached and detailed to the command
Of the Fern, commanding that vessel
throughout the rest of the war.
Next in rank to Capt Winslow. of
the Kearsarge, is Capt Samuel p.
Comfy, of the Alabama. This officer
is also one of the old war veterans
having served throughout the cam
paign on board the battleship Indiana
The Minnesota, one of the newest
Of the big battleships, is commanded
by Capt. John Hubbard. This officer
is well known to New York's naval
militia, he having been attached to
the cruiser Yankee which carried the
citizen-sailors to the Santiago cam
paign.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
NOT WAR, BUT MASSACRE.
English Sailor Describes Conditions as
They Will Be on Sea.

NAVAL warfare to-day resolves it.
self into problem of mathmatics,
and death is gagged by the figures of
Euclid and a matter Of revolutions to
the minute; 1t is cultured massacre"
The speaker was Admiral Sir AL
bert Hastings Markham, X. G. B., of
the British royal navy, who arrived in
New York recently, en- route to Can
ada on visit, in the course of chat
at the Metropolitan club. The admiral,
who has seen much active service in
the British navy and held many i'm
portant commands in it, besides Incl
dentally accomplishing valuable serv-
ices in Arctic exploration and writing
several books, was asked to give
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26

mental description of life on board a
battleship as he knows 1t during the
progress of an actual fight. In view
of the great increase in naval strength
which is taking place in every nation
and the immense warships that are
being turned out, Admiral Markhams
vivid description of sea fight gives
some ida of what the horrors of the
next great naval battle will be like.
LET us consider ourselves, then, on
a first-class battleship as spectators of
the next naval fight" began the ad-
miral, "and that the time has arrived
to prepare for action.
"Boats are filed with water and
surrounded with splinterproof ma
terial; or to follow the example of the
Japs, they must be thrown overheard.
Sacks of coal are placed round the
funnel About the smallest machine
guns, unprotected by armor, canvas
sheets are hung, and in this way the
precise number of men and guns is
concealed. Furthermore. the sheets
are drenched in alum as protection
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
Striking Personalities Of Three
Redr AdniraLs and Sixteen
Captains to Whom Are In
trusted the Men and Millions
Who Represent America s
Might on the Ocean.

were sent ahead at full speed. That
might have made it look as though
we had suddenly discovered that we
were in bad place aad were in a
hurry to get out.
''But may be keelhauled,' Evans
regretfully added, "if they would fire
even then"
Let no one gain from this wrong
impression of the distinguished officer
who is to conduct the aower of the
American navy from one. ocean to an
other.
Besides being eminent in his profes.
sion, he is recognized as a student and
an authority on international law, and
there are few in the naval service to
whom the government would sooner
intrust an important n after Of diplo-
macy. But his diplomacy is suggestive
of his 13-inch guns, cl.an-lipped, GER
tain, and direct. He 1as no subter-
fuges. What he thinks he says, and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26

what he says all the world may know.
And he has the kindness which
ever goes with strong natures. This
had expression in the brief report
-hich he made after the battle of
Santiago: $50 long as the enemy
showed his flag our men fought like
American seamen, but after the foe
had surrendered they were as gentle
as American women"
Rear Admiral William H. Emory,
who commands the Fourth division,
was born in the District of Columbia,
and entered the Naval academy in
1862. He was member of the Greedy
relief expedition. Promoted to lieu
tenant commander In 1887, he was de-
tailed as naval attache at London, and
was next assigned to the command
of the Petrol. Subsequently he was
chief of staff on the flagship Brooklyn,
then became a member of the board
OF inspection and survey, and, after
his tour of duty there, was assigned
to the Monongahela.
OF the 16 captains in this fleet, per-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
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Board BUYS Supplies.

eoaro Buys supplies.
Iowa butter makers got all OF the
contracts for the $4,000 worth OF
butter bought by the state board OF
control for the state institutions. and
which will last half year. In all
1873 tons OF butter was purchased.
AT the ruling Elgin prices when deliv-
cred, II will amount to about SS0,0C0.
The board bought 274.600 pounds
Of butter. 19l ,240 pounds OF pork and
pork products, and 675,000 pounds OF
beef for the inmates OF the state In
stitutions during the next half year.
Agar carried off the contracts for
all OF the pork products except those
at three institutions. The total
amount paid for this class OF food
for the next half year Is about SAL
900, of which the Agars get about
$4,000.
The beef comes to $45,50o. Three
firms got In on the awards for II,
Anamosa, Clarinda. Knoxville and
Vinton contracts going to Swift &
Co, Council Bluffs and Glenwood TO
Cudahy and the others to s. 4 s. OF
Chicago. Anamosa, Council Bluffs and
Davenport pork contracts went to
Armour G Co. OF Chicago.
Following are the enormous guam.
titles in pounds OF both beef and
pork consumed Mt the respective in
situations:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
KINGS TASTE IN coloRs.
Edward Tries to Relieve the GIoor, OF
Masculine Dress.

Mems dress has never in recorded
sartorial history been SO dull and un.
interesting as it became during the
nineteenth century.
King Edward has made tentative
efforts to enlarge masculine freedom
in this respect: the soft felt hat tan
boots, evening trousers with a stripe
OF braid down the sides, and loose din.
ner jackets all owe their introduction
to the royal arbiter of mems fashions;
and at the Windsor garden party the
color in the kings dress was remarked
"a dark but rich blue overcoat, pink
shirt and heliotrope tie.
Again, at the last ball given to
meet their majesties" at Devonshire
house many of the gentlemen guests
were privately requested to appear in
knee breaches. by the kings desire
London News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
Wear Palamas on Cars.

II learned something from the por
Yer on our train this morning" said
hotel guest. II noticed him pick up
the coat to a pair Of pajamas while he
was making up one of the berths
Whoever had occupied the berth had
got off the train, evidently, and left
the garment behind. Forgot part o.
his nightie, eh?' says l to the PORTER
The porter grinned broadly. WASN'T
any his about it. boss he says. II
war lady that was in that berth las
night. Yes, sab. Lots of 'em seems
to like them to weah on the cabs. !
guess they thinks they's better In case
Of a wreck or sump'n like that"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
BuRRo is A HERO.
Jumps Into Raging Flood and Saves
Children from Death.

This is the story as it was told to a
Denver News reporter, with tears in
the eyes of the teller. Whether the
tears were those of joy, because of the
escape of his children, or sorrow be-
cause Of the ease with which the re-
porter fell for the story, you can judge
for yourself.
1t is story of how burro, ar
humble little mountain canary, saved
the lives of two children, but caught
such cold in the saving, or was SO
proud of it's achievement, that 1t died
the next day.
The man who owned the burro is
Thomas Holland of 1890 Curtis street,
and he and his friends vouch for the
truth of the story.
Davis and Mary Holland, children
of Holland. are visiting friends In
Pine, a little village on the South
Platte river. With them is Dick. the
hero of this romance. Dick is only a
burro, but he would undoubtedly get a
Carnegie medal If he was alive and
could go Carnegieing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
For an Achinu Head.

Often an aching head may be quick
ly relieved by bathing the face and
back Of the neck with perfumed water
as hot as you can stand it. Let hot
cloths saturated with strong cologne
water be placed to the forehead and
back of the ears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
Quite a Difference.

Alice-Kate is awfully disappointed.
That young Englishman asked her II
she thought married couple could
get along on 80 a week and she
fastened to say yes.
Mildred-Well?
Alice-Now she has discovered that
he meant 80 Enthusiastically
Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
DIssatIsfled WIth Interurban Rates.

A petition signed by l1G farmers
patrons OF tho Perry interurbsn line,
asking the state railraod commission
10 correct abuses OF which the pc.
tltloners complain has been fled at
the state house.
The petitioners complain against
the establishment by the company OF
pay stations and the sale OF tickets
to and from these stations, without
respect to the flag stations at which
people embark aud are discharged
from the cars.
They also complain because the
interurban company, using the street
car tracks within the city streets.
charges a mileage rate instead OF tho
franchise rate permitted the city
company.
In respect TO the first matter, II is
pointed out that farmers living north
OF the city on whose places dag sta
lions have been established, are COM
PEELED to pay mileage rates TO the
pay station beyond their places, 20
Ing north. and from the pay stations
behind them coming into town.
Fer instance, j. |. Daily. who did
not sign the petitions gave the COM
pany $4,000 worth OF land, or nine
acres, for the right OF way across his
land. The company established n
flag station on his land. He lives
exactly six miles from the waiting
room at Sixth and Mulberry streets.
He has to pay to Johnston, three
miles beyond his farm. II costs him
~ cents to go the six miles, or cents
a mile
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-09-26
Sharpe Gets Appointment.

1t Is understood that the state
board of control will select Or. W. 8.
Sharpe as superintendent of the Knox.
vile hospital for inebriates.
DR.. Sharpe is the assistant at the
institution under Superintendent Us.
borne He Is competent man and
fully Informed as to the needs OF the
position.