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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

Grieg's Lyric Suite,' in which the
March of the Dwarfs," with it's blend
ing OF dehcacy and wildness was full Of
striking effects, bringing into use the
full powers of the orchestra.
The annual May festival has been a
greater success this year than ever be-
fore, and those interested In the
musical culture of the town have every
reason to feel encouraged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28
GAME CALLED LATER.
Half Past Three the Hour Beginning
Tomorrow.

Cooley's crew meets Des Moines for
the last time during the present series
Friday. This and all subsequent
games will be called at $3.50 p. m in
order that more fans may be able to
see the opening of the game. Ladies
free tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Priscilla Miller, died last night
at the home of her daughter, Mrs J.
P. Caster, SIC Madison street Heart
trouble caused her death. After a short
funeral service at 4 o'clock this after
noon the remains will be sent to Sperry,
Iowa, for burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

The jury which heard the case of ].
G. Nicholas, the automobile agent
charged with running down and injur-
ing Thomas Bowles, returned verdict
late last night, of not guilty. Nicholas
was found guilty in police court and
fined $500 by Police Judge UrUny. Nicho-
las proved an alibi.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

Robert johnson, black, charged with
an assault upon his wife with intent to
kill, was discharged from custody by
Judge e. R. Simon. of the court of To-
peka today. johnson shot the woman
but she testified that it was done ac-
cidentaIly and that Johnson did not in
tend to hurt her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

The First Methodist church will or
ganize a baseball team for the Church
League at Skeenes park Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock and all young men
of this church are requested to be pres
ent and tryout. The schedule opens
Saturday, May z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28
9. s Q. Increases Capital.

Richmond, Va, April 28.-The stockhold-
ers of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
in a special session here today authorized
an increase of the capital stock to
&10QNQ0000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

Solomon Shoaf, aged IS years. died
last night at All East Fourth street,
of abcess of the liver. The remains will
be taken to Overlook for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

Lucy Silvernail, aged 63 years. died
yesterday morning at her home. 1725
Western avenue. of dropsy. Funeral an
nouncementS will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

James O'Neil, grandson of ]. w.
O'Neil, died Wednesday at his home,
304 Greenwood avenue. Funeral ar
engagements have not yet been ANNOUNCE
ed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

Topeka council No. 1867 Royal Area
mum at their meeting last evening mi
tiated a class of IA and received one
member by card. This council has had
a phenomenal growth, having added 80
to their membership since January 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

The City Sunday School Superinten-
dents club will hold a meeting at the
First Methodist church at O'Clock
Friday evening. Rev. E. E. Stauffer
of Lawrence will conduct a model
adult Bible class
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

This is an off day in district court
and Judge Dana. has gone fishing with
Otis Hungate. Hungate claims this is
the weather and says he knows a place
where fish bite all the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

County Clerk Zimmerman is telling
the story, of a newspaper man who car
ried home a basket of live young crows
thinking they wore quail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Steamship tickets, lowest rates. best
lines. For full information, see T. L.
King, agent. Santa Fe depot. Tel. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

The hearing of T. P. Newell, charged
with keeping a liquor nuisance, has beer
set for May 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

One of the recently stolen bicycles
and a youth named Spiker, who disap-
peared with 1t, have been located al
Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28

In asking the State Journal for base
bah scores please call Independent SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-White girl for general house
work; German or Swede preferred; best
wages; two in family. Apply at ICY Van
Buren,
LOST-Smal1 gold brooch on south side
West Tenth; chip diamond in center
with square turquoise Call Ind 427 or
1855 Black. Reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-28
Special Tomorrow
Fresh Pork Spare Ribs
1Oc Per Pound

Sour Pickles, small size, per gal. soc
Macl1erel, nice and bright, 2 for. Csc
Black Pepper, ground, pure goods.
pound 1oc
Pork and Beans, Van Camps
loo size, for. Zoo
15c size, for. ESQ
Flour, "Our Patent" 50-lb. sack $1.35
Best GranuIated Sugar, IS lbs $500
Potted Ham, Armour's, 6 cans. 25c
Sorghum, pure goods, per gal. i. SOC
washing Powder, Hippo,3 large pk10c
White Onions. new crop, lbs. 15c
Meadow Gold Butter, 1b. $50
Eggs. fresh country, per doz. zoe
Grape Juice, Monarch Brand at 400
Olives, full qt., jar ............. Csc
Ne wPotatoeS, Id. ......-..... Sc
Goldfish, genuine goods, l b.prints zoe
Oranges, fancy qulaity, doz.-
15c, SOC, S5c, 4Oc
Lemons. best quality, dozen. zoe
Monarch red Salmon, finest in the
market, per can Csc
Flour. white Lily" high patent, So
H. sack -$1.45
Kerosene Oil. best quality, per gal Toe
Gasoline, best quality per gal. - $50
Breakfast Bacon, small strips, Id. 1Sc
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
THE GRAND ARMY BADGE.
Made of Captured Rebel Cannon-It
Represents Much to the Veteran.

Eugene Western, of Canyon City,
Colo. desires to know the history Of
the little bronze button which is
worn by members of the G. A. r. He
wants to know who designed it, when
it was designed and all about the in
scription on it.
The badge of the C. A r. is a five
pointed star, with the medallion in the
center. the whole pendant from a silk
flag, with a bar above of an eagle and
crossed cannon. The design was pre-
sented to the special session of the Ma
tional Encampment of oct. 81. 1869,
which was held in New York. Gen.
John A. Logan was then serving his
first term as Commander-in-Chief of
the G. A. K. He issued a circular.
which is dated Feb. IS, 1870, descrip-
tive of this new badge of the G. A. R.,
and that description is as follows:
The badge is of bronze, made from
cannon captured in different decisive
battles during the late rebellion. and
in form a five-pointed star. similar in
design to the 200 medals of honor au-
thorized by act of Congress to be given
to soldiers and sailors most distin-
guished for meritorious and gallant
conduct during the late war.
The design as here given and
adopted by the G. A. K. was arranged
by Gen. f. A. Starring, Inspector-Gen
eral of the order.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
star and use it for the little bronze


button"
The process of preparing the cannon
metal for the manufacture of the badge
is complicated and tedious, but makes
one of the most beautiful pieces of
bronze work ever turned out. The can
non is first cut into sections. and these
pieces are then melted and cast into
small wedges. When the time comes
to use them in the manufacture of the
badges these wedges of metal are re-
modelled and refined. SO that the iron
and lead can be removed, as they cause
a great deal of trouble with finishing
up the badge. About 20 per cent of
copper and zinc is then added to reduce
the danger of breaking in the remain
ing operations. The rough form of the
star is cast in sand This star is then
freed from sand and again annealed
and the fire coating removed by acid
baths. These stars are then freed from
all traces of the acid. any trace of
which being left would speedily de-
stroy the dies. The piece is then placed
between steel dies and subjected to an
enormous pressure, equal to about 200
tons, on a press especially designed and
made for this work. This process is
repeated four or five times, the piece
being annealed and cleaned after each
operation. The edges, which have ex-
panded under the heavy blows, are
trimmed by machinery, and the piece
~ again placed on the press to bring
all parts of the design into relief The
outline is then perfected by special ma
chinery, the edges are filed by hand
the swivels inserted, the star numbered
and the initial of the Commander-in-
Chief for the term added. The badge
Is then ready for the final finish by a
special process. All this work as ex-
planned, is upon the star. The .sgle is
sup1ected to the same general process,
but requires, of course, much less pres
sure in stamping.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

eagle and also the shape of the star, so
as to make both more symmetrical. In
1873 the rank strap for present and
past officers from the Post up was
adopted. At the National Encampment
in San Francisco in 1886 another
change was made in the star by adding
the corps marks of Sheridan's and Will
sons Cavalry Corps and OF Hancock's
First Veteran Corps in the points of
the star on the reverse and the camp
fire device on the clasp. The badge.
thus changed, was patented for the use
of the G. A. r. in 1884. When the Ma
tional Encampment met at Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, Comrade Chill w. Hazard,
of Pennsylvania, made a motion, which
was adopted by the Encampment, di-
recting the Council of Administration
to design some kind of a button to be
worn by the members of the G. A. r.
on the left coat lapel. The design
adopted is that which is worn to-day,
as there has never been any change in
it. The Council saw fit to take the me-
dallion from the center of the bronze
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

The golden wedding anniversary of Com
the Town Hall at Concord. VT. recently. and
was largely attended. The hall was taste
fully decorated with wild clematis and goI
den-rod. COmrade and Mrs. Stacy and their
-FOUR daughters received the guests. Mrs
Stacy wore gown Of white and carried n
bouquet OF white roses Delicious refresh.
mcntS were served in the banquet hall above
several OF the guests present We're also guests
at tho wedding 80 years ago One of them
was piece of the original wedding cake
which had been preserved all these years
They received many choice gifts including
$50 in gold. Comrade Stacy served in Co.
ID. LIST Vt Cav. Mrs. Stacy had 10 brothers
and brothers-in-law in the war also. Com
rade Stacy is Past Commander of Woodbury.
i'ost, and Mrs. Stacy Pass President pt
Woodbury. ". R. C..
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
Pod Cross Endowmen, Fund

William H Taft, President of the
United States, was President of the
National Red Cross Association before
his election to the highest office in the
gift of the people, 1t WAS supposed at
that time that Mr.. Taft, would resign
the Presidency of the Red Cross. feel
ing that he would not have time to at
tend to the heavy duties of the office
When this matter was suggested at the
annual meeting of the Red Cross Asso-
citation Just previous to Mr.. Taft's in
auguration he emphatfcally declared
that he did not propose TO give up the
office go long as the members of the
Red Cross Association desired him to
remain. Of course. the Association was
only too glad to retain him at the head.
A movement has now been inaug-
urated to raise a $4,000 endowment
fund, SO that in case of great calami-
ties upon the country the organization
would have something to fall back up
on and be able to act at once without
waiting for the slow motions of chari-
tably inclined people. President Taft
has issued a somewhat lengthy call for
contributions to this fund. He states
that within the last five years over S5,-
900. 900 have been paid into the Red
Cross fund for assistance in time of
great disaster. Mr.. Taft says in part
in this letter:
" for relief after great disasters, it is
difficult to obtain in this country a
large membership contributing small
annual dues. The American Red Cross
received in 1910 from the 80 per cent
of annual dues paid into the National
Treasury less than $4,000. The Jap
anese Red Cross in 1908 received from
the annual dues of its LAO, 900 men,
bers over S1.000,00O.
AN endowment fund for the central
office of the Red Cross. far from be-
coming a stagnating influence as in
cases where endowments are for local
purposes, will provide the means of
continued stimulation to the State
Boards and Chapters scattered over the
United States and it's dependent pos
sessions"
The letter sent out by the President
was addressed to Hon. Franklin Mac
Veagh. who is Chairman of the Eindow-
ment Fund Committee, and Mr.. Mac
Veagh explains that the plan that has
been agreed upon is for each city to
contribute an amount equal to 10 cents
per capita of its population. A large
number will be either unable or un-
willing to contribute this smah sum,
but each person who contributes 81
pays for 10, SO pays for 100. 500 for
1000, $1,000 for 10000, etc, of the
citys population.
1t is stated that we as a Nation are
a long ways behind all of the larger
Nations of the world in establishing an
endowment fund for the Red Cross.
Austria's Red Cross has a total of funds
and property of s2,474,577; Hungary.
s96S,392 France, s4471.476; Italy,
s1,547.54S: Prussia. s4,SS9.94S: other
German States, s2.548,265. and Japan,
sS,0S0,005. In Great Britain the Red
Cross, recently reorganized, has an in
come from its capital sufficient to
maintain the organization and the ad-
ministration of the society in time of
peace without demands upon the pub
lie. 1t is expected that Washington
Will raise at least $4,000 as her share
of this fund. go
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
IMPORTATION.

n. C. McReynolds. r. F. D. Q. Dayton,
Ohio, who is Senior Vice Commander Of Old
Guard Post. will have charge of the memo
rial services fO- the dead of the Post during
this year. He is very anxious to get song
which was published In The National Tribune
some years ago entitled Dropping From the
Ranks One by One" Anyone who has the
song will confer a favor by sending it to
him.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
Free Trial Deafness Cure.

To prove that deafness should be cured
without the use Of dangerous drugs. the
Aetna Appliance Co. viii send to all apply
ing at once 4 free trial of the wonderful
AETNA. which can be used at home by any
one without interference with their duties
Write the AETNA Appliance Co., eo5 Curtics
BLDG Kansas City, No.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
TO The DEAF
A Wonderful Book Given Away
AhcnInsoIv Eroo

In most interesting book recently
published the causes of Deafness and
Noises in the head are clearly stated;
but what is of more Importance to suf-
fering thousands. it gives particulars of
a self-applied home system which is
proving remarkably successful.
This new method is unique in that
out of the hundreds of cases cured the
majority are those of people treated en-
tirely by correspondence. There must
he thousands of our readers to whom
such a book would be of inestimable
value, and arrangements have been
made whereby every person interested
may receive copy free of charge.
Write at once to Elmer Shirley
Groom 1889. 6 Great James street, Bed
ford Row, London. W. c., England. and
YOU will receive by return of post a
copy of the book absolutely free. The
value of this system is incalculable, in
asmuch as it relieves quickly and cures
permanently.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. H. X. Hughes. Georgt.
ana. Fla. celebrated their 46th wedding ami.
versary Sept. %. and would be glad to re-
ceive cards from the comrades. Comrade
Hughes served in Co. NJ, Sth KY. Cav. He
was ~ years old July 4.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. William T. Housmon
Oct. . quietly at their home In EIba Nob,
by dining on fried chicken and good coffee.
COmrade Housmon served in Cos. C and X.
96th Ohio. and would like to receive post
cards from the comrades. He was 76 Aug.
so, and his wife "A Aug. IA.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. John French. Mcclure,
Ohio, celebrated their 10th wedding anniver-
sary Oct. II, and would like q postal show
-cr from the old comrades and their wives
Comrade French served in Co. X. 10th Iowa.
and is 81 years of age. Mrs. French is 60
years old.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. William Richards cele-
bratcd their golden wedding anniversary at
their home Fast New Haven street.
Bloomyille. Ohio. Oct. I. Comrade Richards
served in the list Ohio. Postal cards from
comrades will be greatly appreciated.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. n. F. Mattesen. Bridge
vile. Pa, celebrated their 10th wedding ami
versary Oct. %. and will appreciate cards
from the comrades. Views are preferred }
Comrade Matteson served in the 10th n. Y.
Indp't Battery, and would like to hear from
members of that organization.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

COmrade and Mrs W. s. Newbury cele
brated their golden wedding anniversary Oct
IL at their new home in Baker City, Ore
Comradc Ncwbnry served rs First Lieutenant
Co +. Sth Kan. He celebrated his 18th
birthday Sept 10.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrades Fl. C. De Rodes. Co. D. Goth
Ohio. North Baltimore. Ohio, has seen that
the old soldiers are celebrating their golden
weddings. and he will go Comrade Richie a
few days better. COmrade aud Mrs. De
Rodes were married May g. 1861, and have
a home to live in.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
GOLDEN WEDDINGS.

Comrade and Mrs. William Carson. Mid
dieport, Ohio. Route /. will celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary Nov I. which is
also Mrs. Carson's birthday They would
appreciate very much cards from the com
rades ~ ~
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
"The Diverse.

I'm the center of the badge is the
figure of the Goddess of Liberty. rep
resenting Loyalty; on either side a SOL
dier and a sailor ClaspinS hands. repre-
senting Fraternity. and two children
receiving bencdiction and assurance Of
protection from the comrades, repre-
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs John F. Benedict Hay
wards Cal. General Delivery, will celebrate
their golden wedding Nov. II, and would like
to receive cards from the comrades.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

senting Charity. On each side of the
group is the National Flag and the
eagle, representing Freedom, and the
ak or bundle OF rods, or fasces, repre-
sentinS Union. In each point of the
star is the insignia of the various arms
of the service, viz: the bugle for infan-
try, cross cannon for artillery, cross
muskets for the marine. cross swords
for cavalry and the anchor for sailors.
over the central group are the words
Grand Army of the Republic and un-
der the word and figures 1S61-Vet-
eran-1S66,' commemorating the COM
mencement and close of the rebellion,
and also the date of organization of
the Order.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. Clinton Davis. Harvard
Neb.. celebrated their golden wedding Oct
\. and would like cards from the comrades
Comrade Davis served in Co. G, 121st Ohio
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. J. H. Goddard. Raven.
M, Ohio. celebrated Their SD wedding ami.
versary and Comrade Goddard's Teth birth.
Ohio Art - ~
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
"The Reverse Side

Represents a branch of -laureI-the
crown and reward of the brave-in
each point of the star. The National
shield in the center, surrounded by the
"a recognized corps badges, numeri-
cally arranged, each on a keystone and
all linked together, showing they are
united and win guard and protect the
shield of the Nation. Around the CEN
ter is circle of stars. representing the
States of the Union and the Depart
ments composing the G.. A. R.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. Joseph \. Forbes, Of
Cromanton, Fla, celebrated their 55th we'd
ding anniversary Oct. Z. and would like post
cards from the comrades Comrade Forbes
served in Co. Fl. 1st n. Y. Dragons.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Rev. and Mrs G.. W. Rigby were married
Nov 6. 1860. the day Lincoln was elected
President. and will celebrate their golden
wedding Nov. g. Their address is 22j2 West
@1st street Los Angeles. Cal. and they will
be glad to receive cards. Comrade Risby
served in Co Il. 96th Ohio. He is a char
ter member of Gettysburg Post, and served az
Chaplain about IL years. He was Command
er Of Kit Carson Post three terms in sue
cession, at the end of which the comrades
presented him with a gold d-headcd ebony cane.
He also served one term as Chaplain of the
Department OF Oregon.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade s. A. Mccartney. Go. D, l4th Pa.
Cav, Weston. ILL.,. a years old July 13,
and he and Mrs. Mccartney celebrated the
5Sth anniversary of their marriage Oct. IA.
His wife will be 20 in November. They would
like post cards
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. Daniel Burket. Ashland.
Kan, were ma rried March Il. 1888. and have
raised four boys and four girls. all Of whom
are now living. They have &c grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Five of tbs
children were born before he enlisted. Con-
rade Burket says: Can any comrade do bet
for
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
1.-THE Clasp

rs composed of the figure of an eagle,
with cross cannon and ammunition,
representing defense; the eagle with
drawn sword. hovering over and al
ways ready to protect from insult or
dishonor the National Flag, which is
also the emblem and ribbon of the Or
der"
The 14th Commander-in-Ch Chief, VIM.
E. Earnshaw changed the form of tba
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Comrade and Mrs. George Griffith, Box
S24. Lamar, Mo, celebrated their golden we'd
them to his home, where n surprise party
of a rcOmful of old soldiers and their wives
awaited them. The wedding march was MAY
ed by an eight year-old granddaughter. They
had 4 grand time. with music and speech
making. and received many presents. Re
freshmcnts consisting Of ice cream, cake and
lemonade were served. COmrade and Mrs.
Griii.tI received n shower OF cards from all
over the United States and thank the COM
radcs for them: but Comrade Griffith thinks
there are many more due from Wilder's Bril-
gade. He served in Co. C, gSth III.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

Champ Clark of Missouri, who
thinks he is going to be the Speaker of
the Democratic House of Representa-
tives, promised that If the Democrats
won he would drive up Pennsylvania
avenue to the Capitol behind two
nevis If this should happen to come
TO pass Champ Clark will have as big an
audience along the, route1as tho he were
going to be inaugurated President of
the United States. There is only one
trouble with the story. and that is that
Champ says 1t is not so.
The National tribune., 1910-11-24

The friends of the late United States
Senator W. z. Carmack of Nashville,
Tenn, have been somewhat shocked by
the decision of the State Supreme
Court. which indefinitely postponed the
retrial Of Robin Cooper, charged with
The National tribune., 1910-11-24
um lands belonging to the United

Gen. George S. Chappell, one of the
best-krown Grand Army men in the
country. is at his home in Hampstead,
Long Island, in serious condition as
the result of injuries sustained in an
accident last week at Garden City.
Gen. Chappell, who is 81 years of
age, left Hampstead to attend a dinner
at Garden City. When the train pulled
in at the Garden City station the Cen
eral was thrown heavily to the plat
form by the sudden starting of the
train before he had alighted.