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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
Admiral Gives a Garden Party
for Americans.
One of Most Elaborate Ever Held
in Toxic.
CHEER THE EMPEROR.
Visitors Lead Demonstration for
japanese Ruler.
Fleet VIII Leave Yokohama on
Next Saturday.

Toxic. Oct. 21.-Two officia. lunch
cons. Admiral Togo's magnificent gar
den party. a dinner by Premier Kat
sura and Il ball at his residence, were
the principal features among the in
Vulnerable efforts of lavish entertain
ment offered the officers and men of
the American battleship fleet today.
The garden fete at which Admiral
Togo was host, was one of the most
elaborate functions of its kind ever
seen in Toxic. It was held in the
grounds of the Shinjiku imperial gar
dens which are the property of the
empress and which comprise about
1000 acres of lawn broken by woods
and water and with vistas equalling
those of the park at Versailles. The
invitations numbered 1900 and the
guests included all the American Off
GERS of higher rank and Japanese
from every walk in life.
Thomas J. O'Brien, the American
ambassador. Rear Admiral Sperry and
the other admirals were seated at one
table when the banquet was spread
under huge awning. Ambassador
O'Brien proposed the health of the
emperor. which was received with
three cheers led by the officers of the
American fleet. The souvenirs dis
badges with the Japanese and Ameri-
can flags in colored enamel inter-
wined.
Dined by War Minister.
One of today's 1uncheons was given
by Lieutenant General Viscount
Terauchi. minister of war at the
arsenal gardens and was attended by
Ambassador O'Brien, Rear Admirals
Sperry and Emory and half the of
f1cers. The other was the entertain
ment of Baron Mitsui, one of the
richest men of the empire at the
Mitsui club. 1t was attended by
Secretary Peter c. Jay of the Amer
lean embassy. Rear Admirals
Schroeder and Wainwright and the re-
mainder of the officers. Both affairs
were unusually elaborate.
Viscount Terauch. in proposing the
health of Rear Admiral Sperry and
welcoming the American fleet. said that
in courage and patriotism the Ameri-
cans and the Japanese were singularly
alike. He expressedNa firm belief that
the nations would draw closer to-
gether until a disturbance was impos-
sible and peace would, consequently
Sperry responded in like terms his
forcible utterances at time exciting
the officers to whirl of exuberant
enthusiasm. 1t has been definitely de-
cided that the fleet will leave Yoko-
hama on next Saturday October "a
The death of Ernest Grover, an
ordinary seaman on the Kentucky
from some cause unknown is being
made the subject of investigation by
a board of inquest. The funeral will
be held tomorrow from the naval
hospital. Growers next of kin is a
brother, who resides at Troy, Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
Goes UP IN SMOKE
Steamer. New York Burns in
Harbor at Shipyard.
Four Persons on Board Lose
Their Lives.

Newburg, N. Y, Oct. 21.-It was def :
nitely learned today that four persons
perished in the burnin.s of the Hudson
river steamer New York at Marvels
shipyard here early today.
Since the end of the day line season
the New York has been moored at the
shipyard. Soon after midnight the fire
was discovered aft The Newburg fire
department was called, but the firemen
were unable to stay the destruction.
There was no steam in the boiler when
the fire broke out and the steamers
pumps were useless. Had the pumps
been in working order it is believed
that the fire could have been extin-
guished with little loss. The blaze was
first discovered by a waiter. There
were rs colored men asleep on the boat
and when they were awakened they
the burning steamer and shivered in
blankets on the pier watching the ves-
sci burn.
The men had been paid yesterday
and besides their clothing most of
them lost their money in some cases
as much as 5000. Today the charred
bodies of four of the colored men
employed on the steamer were found
below decks in the mems sleeping
quarters aft. Their names are as
follows:
JAMES JONES, Jacksonville, Fla.
ISAAC JENKINS, Jacksonville, Fla
ALEX BRAN, New York.
JOSEPH MATTHEW'S, Charleston.
S. c.
Matthews, who was a pantryman,
when fleeing with his companions.
learned that some of them had been
left behind. He insisted on returning
to rescue them. Rushing through the
flames and smoke, he disappeared
from view and never returned.
Some citizens who had ventured
aboard were almost hemmed in by the
fire and barely escaped with their lives
The wind blew hard off shore and car
ried the flames out in the river away
from the shipyard buildings. A small
barge lying near the burning steamer
caught fire and fioated out in the
stream a charred hull. At variou:
times during the morning the flames
communicated to the shipyard, bu
were extinguished. Every part of the
vessel that was combustible was de-
stroyed and nothing is left to the beau
tiful river steamer but the charred hull
broken in two, with a mass of twisted
steel and ironwork. The origin o.
the fire is not yet known. but 1t is
stated that it was caused by the explo-
sion of a lamp between decks.
The steamer cost more than $500, ,00t
and was heightened at cost of $40.-
600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
TORN To PIECES
Disastrous Tornado Sweeps Over
Tucumcari.
Four People Known to Have
Been Killed.

Ell Paso. Texas, Oct. 21.-One person
was killed and IS injured and much
property destroyed by a tornado at
Tucumcari, N. M, last night. ]. S.
owens residence was blown over and
his S-year-old daughter was crushed to
death and his wife and 12-year-oId son
seriously injured. Many residents,
houses and windmills were blown down.
At Hartford, 40 miles south of Tu-
cumcari on the plains, a number of
houses were wrecked. Thomas Jones
and Mrs. ]. c. Hankins living in claim
shanties were killed, their bodies being
blown a considerable distance with
ruins of their shacks. In Quay valley,
T. c. Williams was killed by wrecking
of his shanty.
An area of 60 miles wide was swept
bare by the storm.
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DIED ON THE DESERT.
Body of b. T. Pratt Who Has Brother
in Kansas Found

Los Angeles. Cal. Oct. 21.-G. w.
Lewis and S. E. Shankland. who have
just retured fom a prospectig trip in
the Argus mountains, Inyo county, re-
port teh discovery. of the body of B.
T. Pratt, so years of age, who had
perished in the desert from lack of
food and water.
He had been dead nearly two
months.
A note book in the mans pocket
tells story of fierce struggle and
suffering Before the wanderer per-
ished. The last entry reads:
I have no water, nothing to eat
ad can not walk.
81 have three brothers. c. H. Pratt.
at Bonner Springs, Wyandotte county
Kan; E. B. Pratt in st. Louis, and w
R. Pratt, Custer county, Wyoming"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
RAIN IN TOPEKA.
A Steady Drizzle Begins Early This
Afternoon.

Rain began falling in Topeka a
little before noon today, and while 1t
has been a slow drizzle the indications
are that it will continue all day and
the greater part of the night. The
precipitation during the day had
amounted to but 30 of an inch at 3
8 o'clock. The nature of the precipi-
tation indicates that it is general all
over the eastern half of the state. and
that the rain will continue to fall for
a number of hours.
The dry spell was broke nby the
rain which was general over the
greater part of the state on the 18th.
the precipitation being the lightest in
this section The average precipitation
during this rain period ives three
fourths of an inch. Last nights rain
fall amounted to but .01 of an inch.
The temperature during the day has
been almost stationary at o'clock this
morning the mercury standing at 63
while at 2 o'clock it stood at the same
figure. During the hours between these
two readings the mercury registered
one degree higher. The wind today has
blown from the southeast at the rate
of IL miles an hour.
The indications are that there will
not be much of drop in the tempera-
night and IL the anticipated conditions
prevail there is no danger of sleet or
a snow as the temperatures are too high
for such conditions to prevail. The
weather forecast for the next "a hours
is: Partly cloudy with rain in the
eastern portion tonight and in the
southeastern portion of the state Thurs
day and a falling temperature.
The following are the temperature
readings since o'clock this morning:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
FRIENDS OF INDIAN.
Lake Mohonk Conference Begins It's
Sessions Today.

Lake Mohonk. n. Y. Oct. 21.-With a
iarse attendance of men and women
devoted to the welfare of neonIas over
Whom the United States government
exercises the right of guardianship. the
annual Lake Mohonk conference of
Irlends OF the Indian and other de-
pendent peoples began here today.
among those expected to address the
prominent in educational and nhiIan-
thropic circles.
Ioday was devoted to Indian a=airs
ana the opening address was delivered
by DR.. Elmer Ellsworth Brown Irnited
states commissioner of education.
AnursGays session will be given up
to the Philippines and on Fridav uas
"alI~ and Porto Rico will be taken m.
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hoped would not be necessary for him
to move to the city during the next four
years, although he should always main
tain his home in Cincinnati. His recep-
tion was an expression of exceeding
cordiality, and after he had received
the members of the clubs and the many
others present he returned to the c. P.
Taft residence to again resume the
quiet of the day which he regards as
the necessary preparation to the con-
tinuance work of the campaign which
is keep him engaged until election
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
Harriman Is Re-elected

New York. Oct. 21--Directors of the
Union Pacific Railroad company and
of the Oregon short line have reelected
their officers, including E. H Harri-
man as president of both companies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-21
weather Indications,

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy with rain In
east portion tonight and southeast
portion Thursday. Colder.
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Town Meetings.

A NNUAL TOWN MEETING-W is A hereby given to the legal voters of the Town of Weston that the annual Town meet- ing will be held in the Town hall in said town on Monday, October 5, 1908. from 12 o'clock until D. m. for the purpose of electing by ballot the necessary town officers. to hear the reports of the Selectmen, Treasurer, Health Officer, and Secretary of the board of acting school visitors. To pr, vide for the care of the highways and support of the schools. To lay a tax to defray the expense of the town for the ensuing year. Also to rescind vote passed in October, 1905 when the town voted to buy free school books, Now to vote not to buy school books, vote by ballot. Yes, to buy books; No. not to buy books, and to do any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 f George F. Sherwood, William B. Osborn,
 Wilber SturgeS.
 Selectmen of Weston. Dated at Weston. Conn.,, this 18th day of September, 1908. ..,..
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NOTICE-The legal voters of the Town of 1> Easton are hereby notified and warned to meet in the annual town meeting at the 19OS from 10 o'clock in the forenoon to 4 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of hearing the reports of the Selectmen, Town Treasurer. Staples Guardian Fund and of the School Committee for the past year; to elect the annual officers of the town, to lay the necessary taxes for the expenses of the town and for State and County taxes; to direct in the repairs of the highways and bridges: to take action on the matter of automobiles racing on the ,town roads and any other proper business.
 Charles Gilbert,
 Ambrose Marsh,
 Frank Garfield,
 Selectmen. September 2S, 1908.
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A NNUAL TOWN MEETING-Warning is A hereby given to the legal voters of the town of Warren. that the annual Town Meet ing will be held in the Town Hall in said town on Monday, October 9th, 1908. from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the after noon for the purpose of electing by ballot the necessary town officers for the ensuing year, to take action on the reports of the Selectmen, Town Clerk. and Treasurer and acting school visitor; to provide for town poor, highways and schools and to lay a tax to defray the ex- penses of the tc wn for the ensuing yerr and to do any other business proper to come be- fore said meeting.
 Dated at Warren, September 23, 190S
 William Forestelle,
 John Chappius.
 Minor A. Strong
 Selectmen.
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A NNUAL TOWN MEETING-W Warning is lA hereby given to the legal voters Of the town Of Monroe, that the annual town. meet Ing will be held In the Town Hall in said town on Monday October !. 1908. from Il o'clock n: m. until 4o'clock D. m. for the purpose Of electing the necessary town officers. to hear the reports of the seleclmen, Treaserer and Agent and Treasurer of Town Deposit Fund. Auditors and School Visitors. To provide for the care Of the highways and support Of the schools; to.ay tax to defray the expenses Of the town for the ensuing year; to take action on the legal closing Of the highway which for merly led by Eliza '. Stevens place, and to do any other business proper to come before said meeting. Dated at Monroe, this 18th day of September, 1908.
 Clarence B. Burr,
 lalmon N. purdy,
 Marshall Beach.
 Selectmen of Monroe.
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Notice.

The Legal Voters of the Town of Washing ton are hereby warned that the annual Town Meeting for said Town of Washington will be held Tn the Town Hall, on Monday. the fifth day of October, 1908. at s.30 q. n.. for the pur- pose of electing by ballot, Assessors, Board Of Relief. and other town officers required by law to be so elected, and to appoint other town officers required by law. to act upon the reports of the Selectmen, Town Treasurer. Treasurer of the Town Deposit fund. and School Committee, to provide for the support of schools and paupers, and for the mainte- nance of roads and bridges; also to lay a tax to defray town expenses and to instruct the Selectmen to provide funds if needed for the ensuing year. A Ballot box will be open for the reception of ballots from s30 a. m. to 3 D. m I' Dated at Washington, Conn.,, September l6. 1908.
 M. W. Aspinwall
 J. W. Collins.
 G. s. Humphrey,
 Selectmen,
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The Lockwood Hand Power Ealing Press, patented Aug. A. 1006, for ballng hay, straw. paper, etc. Capacity. Hay or Straw with two men. one half ton per hour. Price S55. Will be exhibited at the Danbury Fair. Write for circulars and testimonials. 1 Solicit your or ders. u. LOCKWOOD, Weston.
 P. O.. Route fl. Georgetown. Conn.
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Town rlestIngs.

NoTlcE-ls hereby given the legal voters " Of the Town Of Bridgewater that the ans nual Town meeting will be held Al the Town for the purpose of eleerIng all town officers to be voted for by ballot, to hear and act upon the reports Of the several town ofiicersi 10 authorize the town treasurer 10 borrow such sums Of money as may be needed to meet lhe bills Of the towni and f thought desirable appoint an agent to take charge of the roads and bridges Of the town; and also 10 lay. q tax to defray the expenses Of the town for lbe ensuing year. The ballot box will Dc open from aoclock Q, m. until ? o'clock D. m, Dated at Brldgewater, Conn.,, September 2'', 1908,
 Albert D. Mallett,
 k. NJ. Warner. r.. J. A. Greer,
 selectmen
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NOTTCE-The legal voters of the town of 1N Roxbury are hereby warned to meet in annual town meeting to be held at the Town Hall in said Town on Monday, October the 5th, 1908, from o'clock in the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the afternoon for the following purposes, viz: To elect by ballot assessors board of relief, 3 selectmen,2 auditors, 6grand jurors, collector of taxes, 7constables, reg istrars of voters, ? school visitors, library directors, 1 tree warden to act on the report of the Selectmen, Town Treasurer School Visitors, Directors of the Public Library, Treasurer of the Booth Free School Fund and Health Officer; to direct how the Highways and Bridges shall be maintained; to direct how the Town Poor shall be supported; to take action in regard to Chapter l6l of the Statutes of 1908 entitled "An act concerning State aid for towns with railroad indebted ness; to lay tax for the ensuing year.
 H. H. Leavenworth,
 A. D. LeaXenworth,
 l.. B. Palmer,
 Selectmen. Dated at Roxbury this 26th day of septem- her 1QlS
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IF ANY ONE WISHES-A new Upright Ma l hogany piano that has never been used. at a bargain. Address Box 46, Roxbury Station, Conn
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EOR SALE-Low down top milk wagon, also II one open milk wagon. One light farm wagon and one Concord buggy, all in good condition. Charles Green. French street, Bridgeport. Conn.
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NAUCUS-The republican Electors of the V Town of Newtown are requested to meet day evening, tOct [, 1908 at 7.3OP P, M., for the purpose of nominating Judge of Probate. two representatives and nine justices of the peace to be voted for at our Nov State election and transact any other business that would properly come before the caucus.
 w. M. Reynolds,
 Chairman of Town Committee. Dated Oct 1, 1908.
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The D. M. Read Co.
 EsSablshsd 1887 The Store Closes at o'clock except Saturday
Sale of Enameled Ware. Special Feature of the Kitchen Department.

large purchase made at fortunate time brought Enamed Ware than regular prices more than our stock requires and have arranged special sale for fewda Every piece perfect for careful to keep the standard high 1T
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NOtice.

A new Blacksmith Shop at Warmers Mills Horseshoeing and General Jobbing. Would like to see old customers at my shop. Terms cash. L. P. Payne. Roxbury Falls Conn. Telephone call 106-l2.
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NOR SALE-A full blooded Holstein bull ? years old; also mare and colt and SOW and 20 pigs ready to go. Frank Woicehowski. Zalmon Peck's Farm, Newtown, Conn.
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A NNUAL TOWN MEETING-Warning is A hereby given to the inhabitants of the town of Weston qualified to vote in town meeting, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will be held in said town, at the Town hall. on Monday. October 5, 1868, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of electing by ballot all town officers annually ele,ted hearing and taking action on the reports of the Selectmen. Town Treasurer and Treasurer and Agent of the Town Deposit Fund. Secre tary of the Board of Acting School Visitors, Health Officer; providing the manner of working the roads of said town for the ensu- ing year; laying tax Jo defray the expenses of said town for the ensuing year; and gener- ally to do any other business proper and necessary to be done at said meeting
 George F. Sherwood
 William B. Osborne,
 Wilbur Sturges, Selectmen. Dated at Weston, September 2S, 1908.
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WANTED-A position as nurse, or would
 w care for an invalid. Address Mrs A. F. Nareau, R. D. b, Stepney Depot, Conn. Care L. V. Shade.
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WANTED-To buy apples on the trees " either by the barrel or orchard. Samuel Snow, Long Hill, Conn.
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NOR SALE-Five-yea old COW with calf by her side. Henry McKeon. Newtown, Conn
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WANTED-A position on farm. Good " milker and good teamster. Inquire on Zalmon Peck Farm. Newtown, Conn.
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EOR SALE-Pair of fve-year-old Devon OK en. extra good ones. E. ,S. Andrews. Eas- ton, Conn.
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E,OR SALE-Few bushels good rye seed. w Q. Corbett. Sandy Hook, Conn.
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Special Notice.

The automatic and clean curry comb. The best made and most durable comb on the mar ket. Once seen always used. Burr Eclipse Harness dressing and Eclipse axle compound. No better made. William Wellington, agent for Fairfield County. ?. O., Route No. {. Bridgeport. Nichols, Conn. Telephone Bridgeport division.
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CIDER MAKING-At the Warner mill in V Zoar every Thursday until further notice J. B. O'Brien.
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4 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING-Warning is A hereby given to the inhabitants of the town of Newtown qualified to vote in town meeting, that :the Annual Town Meeting of said town will be held in said town. at the Flown Hall. on Monday, October 1908, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose of electing by ballot all town officers annually elected. hearing and taking action on the reports of the Selectmen. Town Treasurer and Treastr- CT and Agent of the Town Deposit Fund. Sec retary Of the Board of Acting School Vistors. Health Officer; providing the mannerO of work ing the roads of said town for the ensuing year; laying tax tosdefray the expenses of said town for the ensuing year; also to act upon the proposition of Henry G. Curtis to keep in repair the section of highway leading from the bridge in the Center of the Village of Sandy Hook to the junction of the road lead ing from the village of Berkshire to Pole Fridge, for term of five (5) years from De- tOber 1, 1908. for the sum of two hundred (S20O) dollars per year, and generally to do any oth- CT business proper and necessary to be done at said meeting.
 Newtown. Conn.,, Sept. 23, 190S
 Samuel A. Blackman.
 Michael Donohue,
 Hermon H. Peck,
 .= Selectmen of said Newtown.
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WANTED-Cide apples at my mill in Haw- W leyville. Price l5c per bushel. J. A. Turner, Hawleyville. Conn.
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DOR SALE-First class chestnut plank of all T lengths. T. J. Cavanaugh, Sandy Hook. Conn.
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EOR SALES head and year old heifers, 4 in milk now. rest to freshen in December; choice of two bulls; all Holstein. William Leibold. Palestine Dist, Newtown, Conn.
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EOR SALE-New milch COW. John shannon I North Center District, Newtown, Conn.
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FOR SALE-Thoroughbr Holstein bull coming 3iyears old; also covered milk wagon good as new. Thomas P. Bailey, Dodgingtown. P. O.: Route 24 l-2, Bethel.
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For Sale Cheap.

WANTED-To buy. second hand runabout w buggy in good condition. F. L. Burritt Westport, Conn. P. O.: Route F, Westport.