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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

world-recognized institution for the
promotion of both commerce and
comfy.
The bureau is strictly an interna-
tional and independent organization.
subordinate to no department of the
United States government, and MAIN
tanned by the joint contributions, based
on population, of the twenty-one
American governments. Its affairs are
under the administration of a chief Of
flcer, called, director, who is elected by
the governing board of the bureau,
consisting of the diplomatic represent
tatives in Washington of the Latin
American governments, presided over
by the secretary of state of the United
States. The present director is John
Barrett,sfo United States minister
to Colombia. Panama, Argentina, and
Siam. The secretary of the bureau is
Doctor Francisco J. Yanes, an eminent
1atin-American scholar. Since the new
administration took charge of it's ar
fairs, the correspondence of the bu-
reau has quadrupled while the demand
for its printed publications has tripled.
Its practical use is demonstrated by
the fact that during the last six
months it has developed business that
has added at least $15,000,0OO to the
value of Pan-American foreign COM
merce. Its present object, in short, is
not only to advance commerce and
trade, but to strengthen comfy and
friendship among all the republics of
the western hemisphere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

ly 100000. of which Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie generously contributed $780,
600, and the different American ma
tions approximately $25O,OOO.
The revised drawings of the archi-
tects have just been approved by the
United States Secretary of State, Elihu
Root, Chairman of the government
beard of the bureau. and John Bar
rett, after having been originally Sc
lected from the largest architectural
competition in the history of Wash
ington, in which 1870 leading North
American architects entered. The win
ners in this contest were Albert Kelsey
and Paul P. Cret. associate architects,
of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.
This imposing international build
ing will stand on one of the most at
tractive and commanding sites OF
ground in the national capital, COM
monty known as the Van Ness tract,
which covers five acres, or about two
hectares. facing the presidential
grounds, or White Lot. on the east,
and Potomac park on the south, at
the corner of nth and B streets. This
site is only two blocks below the Cor
building of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, and within
short distance of the Washington
monument
The dimensions of the building will
be approximately $50 by $50 feet, or
So by So meters The main portion
will stand two stories above a high
studded basement, and will, in turn,
be surmounted by dignifed ballus-
trades. The rear portion, in order to
cover the capacious Assembly hall,
will rise still higher. 1t will be con-
structed throughout of steel and con-
crete with the effect of Spanish stuc-
co finish and with white marble steps,
foundations and trimmings. The roofs
will be of colored Spanish tile and the
interior exposed portions will be decor
ated with polychrome terra Gotta
The general architecture will sug-
gest Latin American treatment OUT o
respect 70 the fact that twenty of the
twenty-one American republics o-e Cf
Latin origin, but 1T will possess suck
monumental characteristics as will
make il harmoniZe with the general
scheme for the Improvement of Wash
ington. Its most notable features of
construction, aside from numerous
well-Hghted rooms for the regular
work and staff of the bureau, will be a
capacious. typical, Spanish patio, over
so feet square, in front section, Gov
cred by glass roof that can be opened
in summer and closed in winter. thus
providing protection against the
weather for constantly running foun-
tains and continually growing tropical
plants; a large reading room, 100 by
so feet, where can be seen all the
South as well as North American pub
LEGATIONS, and where books can be con-
suited from the Columbus Memorial
library. which has the best collection
in the United States of works on the
American Republics; and a beautiful,
dignifcd assembly chamber, 100 by
no feet, that. for present purposes,
may be called the "Hall of American
Ambassadors" which will provide the
only room of its kind in the United |
States specially designed for interna- /
tional conventions. receptions to dis |
tinguished foreigners, and for diplo- |
matte and social events of kindred ma |
ture.
Other important divisions of space |
will Include: a handsome room for the 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31
THE STATE AUTO MEET.
Some Valuable Prizes offered for the
Lawrence Event.

Lawrence. Kan. Aug 3O.-R. E.
Protsch, chairman of the committee
on prizes for the coming meeting of
the State Automobile association
which is to be held here Monday, to-
day gave out the list of prizes which
are to be given to the winners Of the
various gymnastical events which are
to be held the afternoon of the meet.
The list contains some valuable
premiums and is an extensive one.
nearly every merchant along the
street offering something. The con-
tests begin at 1880 in the afternoon
when the 200 or 800 automobiles
which are here for the day will adj
journ to Louisiana street for a hill
climbing contest. There will be three
distinct hill climbs for machines of
various sizes, the first one for autos
weighing less than 1s400 pounds. the
second for machines weighing between
1,400 and 2,400 pounds and the third
for machines weighing more than
this.
After the hill climbs are over. the
autos will then spin back to Massa-
chusetts street where the remainder
Of the events will be held between
Quincy and Lee streets. Among the
events that will be held here are a
twelve mile an hour race. a potato
race, a slow race on high gear, q
board race. a brake contest and an
obstruction race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

governing board of the bureau; four
committee rooms suited for diplomatic
conferences; a stack room for the IL
prary tnat will hold 100000 volumes;
large ofnces for the director and the
secretary of the bureau, with their as
slstants' including editors, statisticians'
tIdnSialorS, librarians accountants
clerks, and stenographers. Much of
tne decorative finishing of the interior
VIII pc IN rare woods from the South
american forests, contributed by the
difterent countries that support the
bureau, while the walls of the Hall of
american Ambassadors" and other
mural paintings, pictures statuary
etc, suggestive of Pan-American his
tory, development, and progress. At
the main entrance of the structure will
be- two heroic marble figures SYMBOL
izing. respectively, North and South
America
The institution which will occunv
this building was founded seventeen
years ago at the first Pan-American
conference held in Washington in the
winter of 1SS9-1S90. and presided over
by James G. Blaine. The original Oh
ject as announced, was that of MAX
ing the American republics better ac
quainted with each other and of ex-
changing information about their re-
spective resources and trade 1t never.
however, had the complete SUPPORT
and interest of the United States or of
her sister nations, until Hon. EIihu
Root secretary of state of the United
Safes, made his memorable visit in
1906 to South America. The third
at Rio Janeiro, Brazel, in 1906, which
he attended passed strong resolutions
in favor Of the reorganization of the
bureau and outlined plan to make IT
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tended his hand.

tended his hand.
Not at all, governor. I'm Joe Davis,
YOUR old playmate, and I've called for
that dollar you was owing me when I
died. Fork over"
but 1 never owed you a dollar.
Now. that 1 come to look at you more
closely 1 see
you see your old playmate, and he
want his dollar"
HE can't get it. and you take your
self off,
Mr.. Bowser turned away, but he
hadn't taken two steps before there
was a nix-up and he was one of the
mixers. When the conflict had lasted
three minutes. the tramp jumped the
fence and Mr.. Bowser sat up and saw
Mr. Bowser beside him and asked
what had happened.
ooh, nothing much she replied.
You just met the soul of a dear old
playmate that had passed into the
body of a tramp and you were thrown
down and rolled on the grass until you
will smell of new-mown hay for
month to come. Let's get into the
house before the soul of some other
dear old friend that has entered the
body of a policeman comes along and
uses his club! Copyrighted, 1907,
by E. c. Parcells.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

Never you mind about that Mrs.
Bowser. Let the huckleberry business
take care of itself The question be-
fore US is what becomes of our souls
when the breath leaves the body? Do
you care whether your soul passes into
the body of a dog or a dove? If you
don't, it is something to me what be-
comes of mine. I don't banker to
come back to earth as a hippopota-
mus or an alligator. You call the
theory of transmigration all bosh, and
yet it is gaining ground every day,
and millions of people believe in it .
We'll. if they want to believe in
such rubbish let them go ahead
There you go again! Rubbish !?
the belief of at least a billion people
rubbish? There is either good founda-
ton for this belief or else all these
people are fools. How can Won saw
what becomes of your soul after
death?'
''And how can you?" she queried.
= Il can't exactly, and yet when I look
into the face of a dog from Troy and
recognize the features of a dear old
playmate who died in Kalamazoo
many years ago. it goes to convince
me that there is more in the theory
than 1 ever accepted"
81 trust your dear old playmate was
we'll, and that you enjoyed his call. Did
you mention that you used to play
ball and hop-Scotch with him? Did
you ask how he liked being a Troy
dog for a change? Did he seem to
also recognize you?"
''Sneering already. That's YOU all
over. ] never set out to talk with
you on any matter of deep interest
without you try to belittle it, Woman.
right here and now 1 boldly announce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31
BowsER's NEW ONE.
He Asks for Mrs. Bowser's Serious At
tention.

Mr.. Bowser had seemed absent
minded at dinner, and for half an
hour afterwards he smoked mis- cigar
in silence and had no interest in his
evening newspaper. Finally he
aroused himself with start and said
Mrs. Bowser. 1 want to talk with
you for a few minutes on a very SER
ious matter. and 1 trust 1 may have
your undivided and respectful atten-
ton. If you can restrain your fond
ness for sarcastic remarks, hope you
will do so for this once
81 hope you are not going to tell me
that you have discovered a new planet
in the heavens she answered.
Il am not looking for new planets
just now, though l may begin later on.
This afternoon man from Troy came
into the Office on business. He had a
dog with him, and do you know that
seemed to recognize in that dog an
at least ten years ago? Same eyes
same mouth-same hopeless express
sion OF face. Why, 1 rose out of my
chair at first sight of him"
and then you sat down again." she
replied. II expected you'd get back
to that nonsense again. It's only a
few months ago that you scared the
cook away by your talk about trans
migration, telling her that she'd prob
ably turn into a cat when she died, and
If 1 were you I'd let it alone. 1 tell
you that it's all bosh."
$50 you call the theory of transmit
grafton all bosh, do you?" he sharply
asked, as he turned on her.
"Of course 1 do. At least, it is a
theory SO far-fetched that no sensible
person will waste any time over it,
Let us talk about something else.
was reading today that big money
could be made by starting huckleberry
SWamDS''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

PLANS APPROVED.
Million Dollar Building Erected
in Washington.
Home of international Bureau
American Republics.
CARNEGIE GAVE BULK.
His Donation for the Structure
Was S75O,OOO.
Subordinate to No Department
of the Government.
CARNEGIE GAVE BULK,

Washington, Aug. 31.-The new
building of the International Bureau
of American Republics will be unique.
not only in Washington, but in all the
world. 1t Will serve as the internal
tional headquarters or offices in one
national capital of twenty-one different
American nations. The nearest ap-
proach to it will be the new Temple
of Peace now being erected at The
Hague. The cost of this Pan-American
structure, when it is fully completed
and ready for occupancy, will be near
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

Lovers of shorter novels in dainty
dress, with special emphasis upon Illus
tration and typography, will be attract
ed by Crowelrs new "Entre-Nous" SER
les, which will include the following
titles by well known writer's: Alice
Same,' by Frances Aymar Mathews:
Good Night" by Eleanor Gates;
Schmidt" by Lloyd Osbourne; I'm the
Deep of the Snow" by Charles G. D.
Roberts; Dawn" by Katharine Hol-
land Brown; and "Araminta and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31
Americans can on the kaiser.

Berlin, Aug 30.-The American army
officers headed by Brigadier General w.
s. Edgerly who will attend the autumn
maneuvers as guests of Emperor Will
liam today paid official calls accom-
panied by the American military attache
Colonel Wiser, and Major Won Ker-
ner. the German military attache at
Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

Novels published by Little Brown
& Co that are popular for summer
reading include Aunt Jane of Ken
lucky by Eliza Calvert Hall. now in
its fifth edition; 1.-THE Castle of
Doubt" by John H. Whitson, third
printing: "Jenifer," by Lucy NJ.
Thurston, second printing; Phantom
Wires" by Arthur Stringer, Second
printing; "Ackroyd of the Faculty.
by Anna Chaplin Ray, second printing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

The September number of Trans
atlantic Tales, the second issue since
the price was reduced from rs cents to
Is cents, shows no falling off in either
the number of pages or in the quality
of the contents, the complete novel
cite by the late Andre Theuriet being
of particular excellence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

by Right Divine" by William Sage.
second printing; THE Malefactor.'' by
E. Phillips Oppenheim. third printing.
A seventeenth large printing of
Mary E. Walters THE Wood-Caryer
of Lympus'' is announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

"A Lost Leader,''-th largest first edi-
ton of an Oppenheim novel ever issued
Mr.. Oppenheim's previous book THE
Malefactor'' was sent to press for large
third edition. "A Lost Leader the
publication date of which is August a.
has been pronounced in England, AS
fascinating a story of modern life as
any novelist has yet conceived, and one
that arrests the mind by the fine siren
uousness of purpose" In addition to E.
Phillips Oppenheim's "a Lost Leader"
Little, Brown & Co. will issue new f1c-
ton by Anne Warner, Fred M. White,
John r. CARING, Lafayette McLaws,
Tom Gallon and Roy Horniman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

E. Phillips Open
helm writes two novels annual
ly an ever increasing number
of readers awaits each success
sive story from his pen. Sim
ultaneous with the printing Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

Temporarily located in
the Columbian build
ing while our new
home is being built.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-31

so I wrote 'Brunhilde.' :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
KNOX IS CANDIDATE
WILL BE ENDORSED FOR PRESI-
 DENT BY PENNSYLVANIA,
Story From Washington Heralds Form.
 CT Attorney General As Acceptable successor For Roosevelt in Presidential Chair.

Chicago, May 1S.-A despatch to The Tribune from Washington, D. C., says:
 United States Senator Philander C Knox is to be endorsed by the RepubIi' can state convention of Pennsylvania which meets on June 6, as the choice of the Keystone State for president in succession to Theodore Roosevelt.
 This news reached Washington yes terday and Is known to the president. The resolution naming Mir. Knox will present him to the country as the man who most completely meets the de- mand for a successor to MT. Roose- welt who will take no backward step in the enforcement of the policies for which the present administration stands.
 It can be said authoritatively that President Roosevelt will express grati- sication over the action of the con- vention because he will regard 1t as an endorsement of his policies.
 Senator Knox was attorney general In MT. Roosevelt's cabinet and initiat- ed the Northern Securities and other cases which have reflected credit upon the administration and moreover. has aided in the passage of legislation which the president desired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
COLLISION ON
 THE L. & N. Two Freight Trains in
 Crash. LOCOMOTIVE IS DEMOLISHED Engineer Jumps in Order to Save
 His Life. .ecrdent occurs Near Deatsville and Wrecker Is sent From Montgom- ery--schedule is Somewhat
 Disarranged.
LOCOMOTIVE IS DEMOLISHED

A rear end collision between two Louisville and Nashville freight trains It 5.10 o'clock yesterday morning re- sulted in the demolition of locomotive, caboose and a box car, the turning over of coal car, and a suspension or sraffic on the main line until 10:3O a. m.
 While third freight train No. 19 was btopping to take water at DeatsviiIe, fourth No. 19, running at rate estimat- sd from twenty-five to thirty miles an hour, crashed into the rear end of third No. IS. Both trains were southbound. :. The caboose and box car of the first train were completely shattered, and the engine and a coal car of the second train were turned over. The engine. 1t was reported, was badly torn up and its damage is equivalent to demolition.
 The negro fireman of the second train, IS far as information could be secured. was slightly injured. It was said that ais injuries consisted mostly of bruises. which were not of a serious nature. He came to Montgomery with the crews of both trains.
 The crew of third No. 1s was com posed of Engineer Donovan and Con- ductor J. Adams, while Engineer Wood and Conductor Stewart were in charge of the fourth No. 19a They ali reside In Birmingham. Engineer Wood saved his life by jumping when he saw that R collision was inevitable.
 As described by those who reached Montgomery after the wreck. an inclin- ed curve approaches the point wher" the collision occurred, and the engineer Of the last train did not see the train ahead until 1t was too late. All reports were made to Birmingham. and it Is understood an investigation will bc made bv the railroad.
 The Western wrecker was called out from Montgomery at o'clock yesterday morning and cleared the main line by io.30 o'clock, after which this wrecker came back to Montgomery and another wrecker was called out from Birming- ham to perform the work of clearing away the wreckage.
 On account of the collision. south- bound Louisville and Nashville Pas senger train No 1, due in Montgomery at II a. m. was delayed. and local pas- ssenger train No. 9. due here at 9:50 a. m, was delayed two hours. All north- bound trains were similarly delayed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
WOODMAN MEMORIAL
TO HONOR DEAD OF THE ORDER
 SUNDAY, JUNE 0.
Three Monuments to Deceased Members to Be Unveiled, and Graves of All the Departed to Be
 Decorated

The annual memorial exercises of the local Lodge of the Woodmen of the World has been set for Sunday after noon, June 9. The ceremonies will be the most impressive in the history of Montgomery Woodmen.
 According to the custom adopted by the Woodmen, monuments to all de- ceased members who have died during the year will be unveiled. At these exercises three monuments will be un- covered in memory. of the following Woodmen: B. B. Blackburn, died Au. gust 28, 1906; T. F. Mcdonald, died No vember IT.. 1906, and w. T. Riley, died May 19, 1906 The graves of all de parted Woodmen will be appropriately decorated.
 The exercises will be held at Oak wood Cemetery, preceding which there will be parade. headed by band.
 L. D. Holloway. as master of cere- monies, will have charge of the exer- cises. Hon. Samuel D, Weakley of Bir- mingham. ex-Chief Justice of the Su- preme Court, has been invited to de- liver the anniversary address The memorial address will be delivered bv Rev. Walter NJ Crawford of this city.
 Visit the Trunk Store, 1O3 Bibb St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Rrxan Too Radical.
Washington Correspondence to New
 York Press

Washington Correspondence to New
 York Press.
 light between Southern Democratic leaders and their brethren in the East North and West discloses the fact that there is almost unanimous opposition on the part of the Southern Bourbons to w. J. Bryan for another nomination for the Presidency. Bryan's declara- tion for the initiative and referendum has startled the South, which remem- bers the days of Populism, and what that radical demonstration cost the Democracy, while Bryans further as- sertion in favor of national regulation O. child labor by the enactment of effective law has aroused all the latent spirit of States rights" below Mason and Dixon's line. Bryans Government South. but they had virtually agreed to overlook that when Bryan made his other radical declarations. to which the South never will accede, according to good Southern Democratic authority
 It was learned from a high party source tonight that at least five other men are under consideration by Dem ocratic leaders, and sentiment In the various States is being sounded to as- certain which would be most accept able. These five men, from which num- hope to select another Moses, are Will liam L. Douglas of Massachusetts, Judge Gray of Delaware, Governor Johnson of Minnesota, Judson Harmon
 
 York.
 Henry Gassaway Davis of West Vir- ginia, who was the Democratic nomi- nee for VicePresident in the last na- tional campaign; Senator Culberson and others. it is said. are disposed to favor Judge Gray. largely on account of his good record on the labor ques- tion. including his popularity as nhair- man of the coal strike commission Bryan and his friends, however, will object to Judge Gray more bitterly than to any one of the others mention ed, for Judge Gray was gold bug" in both 1898 and 1900, and voted consist entity against Bryan both times. Jud- son Harmon, Attorney General in Grover Cleveland's Cabinet, supported Bryan for regularity's sake. Governor Johnson of Minnesota also was with Bryan in the Host cause of 1896. and Douglas of Massachusetts. according t0 Bryans friends, would be preferred above all the others by Bryan if Doug las would give the word that he would accept and make a vigorous fight