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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

Sir William Ramsay, the distinguished English
scientist has invented a pair of scales delicate
enough literally, to weigh thought Their rec
ord so far is one seven-nilonth of ounce,
which is considerably lighter than most thoughts
usually are. The scales are kept under Sir Will
liams own laboratory in small subterranean
chamber.
The room is kept in semi-darkness. So deli
cate are these wonderful scales that their bal
ance is disturbed by the alteration Of temperature
caused By the turning on of an electric light at
the other end OF the room. The operator has to
leave them for an hour in darkness-after he has
tiptoed from the roof, that his football should
not set up any vibration-and then read them
swiftly before any change in the temperature has
had time to affect them.
Hanging by one end of the beam OF the scales
by a strand Of silica fibre so slender that 1t is
scarcely possible to 1t is tray. Upon this Is
placed q minute glass tube. Imprisoned in the
tube is Whit of xenon, gas discovered by Sir
William Ramsay. The movement Of the scales
when the tube is dropped upon them is so slight
that 1t cannot be detected at all by the eyS But
the movement is made to swing from side to side
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
A WIRY LITTLE AMBASSADOR

James Bryce, ambassador of Great
Britain to the United States, is one
of the youngest old men in official cir
cles in Washington. He is past ~
and yet he is as active, physically
and mentally, as though he were 20
years younger. In the winter when
other men go about with Threats muf
fed up and overcoats buttoned snug
ly about them, Ambassador Bryce Is
frequently seen walking briskly down
Connecticut avenue with no wrap out
side his frock coat. Cold has no ter
rors for him and he stands the heat
equally as well. Some time ago be
had an appointment with Secretary
Knox at the state department about
noon, and at that hour the thermome'
ter lowered about 100 and mounting
higher. But on the stroke Of the hour
in hustled Mr.. Bryce, looking cool as
a cucumber, ready for bushes and
apparently not worried over the op
pressive temperature that wilted pee
pie generally. Mr.. Bryce is just as
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

grinding songs and the songs of inspiration and
encouragement intended to be sung to the war
riors setting out for battle.
1t is usually difficult for listener Of another
race to catch an Indian song owing to the con-
fictng noise DUE In a great part, to the beating
of the drums. There is usually a difference in
time, the drum beats being designed to govern
bodily movements and mark the steps OF the
ceremonial dancers whereas the song voices the
emotion Of the appeal. The drums may be beaten
in "a time and the song be in 34 time or the
beat be in SO time against melody in "a time,
the entire song may be sung to rapid tremolo
beating of the drum. The officials who have been
making study of Indian music enthusiastic
over its possibilities. They declare that not only
does the field afford rich opportunities for the
study Of the growth Of musical form, but the
Indian songs themselves offer to the present-day
composer wealth of melodic and rhythmic move
ments constituting source of inspir alton equal
to that which has been supplied by the folk songs
Of Europe and vastly more serviceable in the
development of a distinctive American school"
Of music
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
CHOSEN RULER OF THE ELKS

John P. Sullivan of New Orleans
was chosen grand exalted ruler of the
Order of Elks at Atlantic City, N. ].
He is a member of New Orleans
lodge No. 30 Shortly after he Joined
the lodge he was elected esteemed lee
turing knight While holding that Of
fee he gained the name Of "Thanatop-
sis" Sullivan, because of his magnifi-
cent voice and his mode of delivering
Bryant's poem.
The third year of his membership
Sullivan was elected exalted ruler Of
the lodge, and on the night of his in
stallation he declared that it was his
ambition to get new home for No.
80. There was not dollar in the
exchequer and the membership was
about 700. At the end of Sullivan's
second year as exalted ruler of the
lodge New Orleans lodge had home
that is second to none in the country,
and membership in excess of LOO.
Sullivan is man of magnificent
physique. standing six feet three
inches In his stocking feet. and weigh
but left the military academy to stu,
war broke out, Sullivan, who was lieut.
ysfil
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
MILLTONAIRE'S WIFE BROKE

Mrs. Theodore Perry Shonts, moth
er of duchess and wife of an Amer1-
can millionaire, recently found herself
in Paris unable to leave her apart
ment, which she must vacate at once,
according to the lease, on account OF
not having money to pay the usual
charges made when a tenant quits.
Mrs. Shonts rented an apartment on
the Avenue Hoche several years ago
at an annual rental of $500, exclusive
of taxes and other charges which
would run the figures much higher.
Obeying an urgent, imperative sum-
mons from her husband to return to
America, she gave notice that she
would not renew the lease when the
time expired.
The difficulty with her husband
caused him to stop sending the usual
remittances and when a bill for $400
was presented by the landlord to pay
for damages done to the apartment
during the, term of the lease, Mrs.
Shonts found herself without money
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

the king and the majority &
the under secretaries
that received by the king 1t Is peca
cupant invariably get reply
being merely etterWr1tng
his He
engagements to arrange MS journeys
in world,
finger the imp Of the day.
intimate
appreciated the
real his private secretary
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

musical lore can de-
termine the class Of
a song by means Of
the rhythm of the
music.
From a technical
musical standpoint,
the Indian music Is
very similar to the
form of our own mu-
sic. The compass
of the songs varies
from one to three
octaves and some of
the songs have no
words, although this
does not seem to i'm
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
SECRETARY TO KING GEORGE

Forty years in one job is not ,
record, yet this can be claimed
Lord Knollys, King Georges nr,
secretary, whose retirement is :,
imminent. He began his duties y
the late king when Prince of NIL
and has been the secretary of his !
and successor. He originally int.l
ed TO give up his arduous duties a, h
death of the late king, and it was Il
understood that he merely stayea
in order to train in Sir ArAl
Bigge. upon whose shoulders the
sponsibilities of the royal secret,,
ship will now fall.
Such a post requires not only hs
work. but keen knowledge Of i
world, combined with tact, judgns
decision and memory. 1t has BE-
said Of Lord Knollys that no one con
hope to undertake his task with
1.-THE of the success which now
tachss to it.
The royal correspondence al,
would brighten the average mi
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

seldom been written but have simply been hand
ed down from one generation to another con-
stitute an invaluable link with the past
In the case of Indians, however in great
er degree perhaps than with any other prim-
tive people, is there need for quick work if the
old songs and ancient music Is to be chronicled
for the benefit of future generations who will
know the Indian only from books and pictures
The Indian music alike to the folk songs of Euro
pean nations, which have been brought to the
fore in recent years, affords interesting side
lights on the peoples in whose lives it has so
long played part and what is yet more i'm
portant many of the old Indian songs have a
historical significance or at least expression to
traditions so interesting and poetic and beauti
full that it would be nothing short of calam-
ity they to be lost
Aside, however from the fact that the Indians
Of North America Is vanishing race and that
their music is passing with them there is yet an
other incentive to urge energetic work now that
this musical research has been undertaken in
earnest. This extra spur lies in the fact that
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

unable the G. Archibald her attorney taking
Theodore shonts himself His draft
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

is interested everything
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

inches his stocking cadet
military
Artillery volunteered with his the VA
was over he resumed his law at NewO Orleans
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

HE United States government
has recently undertaken to do
something that great many peo-
pie have been declaring for years
past ought to be done. This Is to
record and perpetuate the tribal
music Of the American Indians.
All over the world people of ev-
cry nationality have of late years
been striving to perpetuate the
folk songs of the different races
that inhabit the globe. because 1t
has come to be recognized that
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
ENTRANCE FEE ONLY $3.50
Cost of the Primary in First District
Was Small.

The following editorial from the
Leavenworth Times throws light on the
Second district situation and shows
how unfair is the action of the COM
mittee in fixing the entrance fee at
$4,000:
THE Topeka State Journal contain
ed an editorial last evening calling at
tention to the outrageous action of the
Second congressional district commit
tee in first refusing to provide for a
primary and then afterwards, making
a date for one and fixing a candidates s
entrance fee of $4,000
tThe State journal was in error
however. in stating that an entrance
fee of $1,000 was made by the First
congressional district committee for
the special election in 1907. The en-
trance fee for candidates in 1907 was
only $3.50 and the total expense of the
primary. including newspaper adver-
tising, was less than $500.
Experience shows that the expense
of a party primary is not great and
something more than the cost of it is
contemplated when a factional insur-
gent committee demands a $4,000 en-
trance from candidates."
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
WAGSTAFF TO SPEAK.
Will Address A. o. q. w. Picnic a,
ShOrey Tonight.

Thomas Wagstaff of independence.
who ran for gubernatorial honors a
year ago, will speak at the fifth an
nual watermelon feast which will be
given by the A Q. U. W. lodges
at Dietrich grove near Shorey tonight.
J. w. GraybflI, grand master work
man of Newton. and others will also
speak. About 300 people are ex-
pected to attend including the mem
bers of the order. and their wives
These affairs have always been sue
cessful since they were inaugurated
five years ago and it is likely that this
occasion viii be much enjoyed.
Mr.. Wagstaff is we'll known and is
a good speaker His campaigning
last year will be long remem bered as
good speeches by the candidate were
among the features of his campaign.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
CUT OUT SMOKING.
VIII Be Prohibited in Dormitory at
V NJ. c. A

Now will you be good? This is di-
rected towards the men who are occu-
pying the dormitories of the Central
Y. NJ c. A
A new set Of rules and regulations
has been printed which is more strict
than those previously in force, and it
is even hinted that after the first of
January smoking in any form whatso-
ever will be prohibited in the building,
and this will be of particular interest
to at least two-thirds of the men who
are at present in the building
Regulation No 4 now reads: .tSmok-
ing is permitted in dormitory rooms
only. The bringing into or the use, in
any part of the building. of intoxicat-
ing liquors, cigarettes or playing cards.
or indulging in any games of chance
or gambling. is strictly forbidden
mo smoking is allowed in the asso-
citation building in Kansas City" said
one of the staff members this morn
ing. "and we would have no difficulty
in Topeka to fill the rooms with men
who are non-SmokerS.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
NO HOPE OF WAR NOW.
Eastern League Will Not Back Up A.
A. in It's Demands.

Cincinnati. Aug. 31.-The possibility
of the American association breaking
away from the national agreement
and instituting a baseball war received
what baseball magnates considered
death blow when President Edward
Barrow of the Eastern league arrived
and issued a statement to the national
com m ission that the Eastern league
did not join in with the American as
sociation in it's demands.
President Cavanaugh of the South
ern league, the only other class A
league, is on the way to Cincinnati. 1t
is believed by those who are familiar
with the situation that he will take
stand similar to that of the Eastern
league 1t was shortly before noon
when President T. J. ChivingtOn of the
American association and w. r. Ar
mour. president of the Toledo club of
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
DRUGLEss DocroRs MEET.
Plan Organization Which Will Make
Impression on Legislature.

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 31.-Men and
women of muscle are in council of
war here. The war paint is daubed
on thick. They are .chiros" and 9TH
er doctors of the state who treat with
out drugs and chiefly by rubbing.
The osteopaths. who are licensed to
practice in Kansas. are lined up with
the regular physicians to shut out the
rest of the drugless practitioners who
are fighting to secure state recog-
milton.
The gathering is made up already
of more than 100 chiropractors, sug-
gestive therapeutists. mechanical
therapeutfsts and just a few osteo-
paths. They are making plans to or
ganize a state drugless doctors asso-
citation which will make an impress
sion on the next state legislature.
There are men in the gathering
those who are famed over the state
for the mum ber of times they've been
arrested and fined for practicing their
profession which is not recognized by
a state law. Among these men are j.
y. Paters, of Lebanon; J. w. Cotner.
of the same place; T. J. Anderson, of
Topeka: c. w. Moody of Mankato.
F. B. Brewington, an "osteo from
Kiowa, Ok, is here to see the scrap.
profession who sympathize with the
"chiros. o. M. Brewington, of this
city is a ''chiro." He is E. B. Brew
ington's brother
The drugless doctors have far
famed attorney with them. He is
Colonel solomon Long. of Nevada,
Mo. He will arrange the legal part of
the organization. He is employed by
Prof Sidney A. Weltmore, q famous
"chiro' of Nevada Col Long it is
said. defends the chiropractors when
they are arrested for practicing their
in Z
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
WEEK OF RAIN.
Precipitation Has Amounted to 9.O9
Inches at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1-PhiladeIplia
and vicinity, Delaware, and New Jersey
are being swept by one of the heaviest
rain storms in recent years. Railroad
and trolley traffic are greatly hamper
ed by washouts and in this city con-
siderable damage has been done by
sewers overflowing and flooding eel
lars.
From 6:55 O'Clock Wednesday night.
August 23 until noon today tho total
precipitation has amounted to 9.09
inches The downpour continues and
the record of % years ago probably VIII
be equaIled-
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
SELLS FAST PAGER FOR $500.
James II. CIaybourne Disposes of Trf
angle to Texas Man.

James H Claybourne. coiored.
through " I. Miller and J. J. Conley.
has sold to J. s. Harbuck of Timpson.
Tex. for $500 the fast green PAGER
Triangle which he worked a mile On
the fair grounds track recently II.
2:13L, the last half in 1:05- He got .his
colt green and developed his spsed
himself and made him a good. steady
going race horse. CIaybourne viii ac-
company the horse to his owner III
Texas
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
NOT ON THE WANE.
Building Record for August Good
One.

Building activity did rot wane in
August as is shown by the records at
the Office Of the fre chief for the month.
The aggregate in permits issued in
round numbers was 100000. which is a
good showing for what is generally
considered duh period OF the year
1t is interesting to note that the
boom in house building continues ana
that permits have been issued in the
mast month which call for the erection
of - dwellings at a total cost OF 800
600 or slightly more than S1,S00 eacn
on II e average
While 4 few magnificent residences
have been and are being built in the
city this year stin IL has been pointed
out on a number of previous occasions
the dwellings which are being put up
while substantial are of an inexpensive
nature 1t is the working class Of peo-
ole who are demanding better homes.
and the fact that new dwellings are
going up on all sides would Indicate an
increase in population
II is true that there are some TOR
rent" signs TO be seen in Topeka, but
il is a fact that the modern dwellings
are hard TO find fer rental purposes not
withstanding the fact that nearly 500
new structures have been built TINS
The most costly dwelling for which a
permit was issued this month is that
being built by o. H White at 1927 Lane
50 500 The least expensive dwelling be-
ing put up will cost but $500.
Aside from the new dwellings for
which the permits call. ten houses are
being rsmcdeled.
The biggest items in the list of per-
mits issued are for the state street
and Monroe school buildings. S2O, 600
and $4,000 respectively, and for Father
Henry's school at 3OO-304 Van Buren
street.
The permits for the year thus far are
climbing well up towards the million
dollar mark-s7s5, 900 in round numbers.
Permits issued this week are as fol-
lows:
Comiaittee Westminster Presby-
tarian church, brick veneer ad-
dition to church S4,eOO
c. F. Chandler, two story dwell
ing. 900 Lane street 800
C. Wadel. one story business
dwelling. 2Z04 Lincoln street.. 1000
Roland ]. West. one and one
half story dwelling, 9l2 West
Fifteenth street .-...........-.. 24O0
Afieceilaneous items ...... 200
Total ....----.--. --..---.--.- 81, leo
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
WISCONSIN MAN IS COMING.
Daniel HarIOwc. Utilities Commits
sioner. VIII Visit Kansas Land.

The Kansas public utilities commits
sion expect a distinguished visitor to-
morrow in the person of Daniel Har-
lowe, member of the Wisconsin com
mission Mr.. Harlowe is coming to
Kansas to observe the work of the
Kansas commission in its physical val
uation of railroad property. Also to
confer about freight rate fights pend
ing in the courts. Mr.. Harlowe is a
leader in a leader state in progressive
reforms and the Kansas commission
ers look forward to his visit with
pleasure.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
Trickett Goes to HunneweII.

Governor Stubbs has decided to send
Attorney c. w Trickett to Hunnewell
TO investigate the trouble there between
the lady mayoress and her mutinous
counCilmen. Mrs. Ella Wilson, the
mayor has appealed to the governor
to aid her in her trouble and he had
promised to help if he had the power.
He viii depend upon the Trickett report
TO get at the cause of the trouble
ard define his powers in the premises
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31

There will be a special communica-
ton of Topeka lodge No. II, A. F. &
A. NJ, Friday, September !, at 2 p. m.
to attend the funeral of Brother James
A. Policy. A car will be furnished and
all Master Masons are invited
LA ROY NJ. PENWELL. Master II.
7. c. KIRKPATRICK. Master 81.
ALBERT H. MARSHALL. Master 30
OWEN J. WOOD. Master 225.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
ICE SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED.
Canadian City Concerns Will Stop
Sending Out Wagons.

ottawa. Ont. Aug. 31.-An ice famine
is threatened in Ottawa, Montreal and
Toronto. The visible supply, it is said.
will not last longer than a week.
Most of the Ice companies have noti-
fed their consumers that the daily de-
livery service will be discontinued in a
few days.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
HEAvxwEIGHrs HOLD REUNION
Tons Get Together for Friendly Con-
clave at Blue Island.

Blue Island. Ill. Aug. s1.-More than
500 members of the Ton family, the
teenth annual reunion at Calumet
Grove. near here, today. Tons We're
present from California. Washington.
Kansas and several other states. The
reunion was said to be the largest ever
held by any family. The Tons recently
incorporated under the laws of Illinois.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31

the American association. We're called
before the national commission and
formally submitted the demands of the
American association.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
The eSemi-Monthly Sale
In the Bargain Basement
Handkerchiefs

Women's cambric in
itial handkerchief in
broken lots. also plain
hemstitched r.
linen. each n
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
Wash Belts

White tailored and en-
broidered belts. also some
of wash betting. with
pearl buckles. In r.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
Hand Brushes

Up to 15c kinds OF good
brushes with solid wood
backs. plain or polished.
Fine. stiff bristles. Semi
Monthly Sale O.
price ......... ~
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-31
Shears

Especially good val
ues in Gin. shears
worth 20c. In the
Semi Monthly 101-
Sale for ...... AG2G
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-04-07
HOUPT IS REMOVED
 FROM HIS OFFICE

Hot Springs, April 1. Indicted technical charges of the escape of Ben Murry and John Ruther- ford, the two deputy sheriffs, held without bail on the charge of murdering Oscar Chitwood, Sheriff Sid Houpt was today re- moved from office and Charlie w. Webb. a well known business man of this city, was appointed sheriff He accepted and was at once sworn in, the time re- quired for the entire transaction not exceeding five minutes.
 While the indictments charge escape" it is known that the two deputies have not made their escape. but are merely al lowed their liberty at the hands of Sheriff Sid Houpt, who the indictments charge, permits the defendants to go about unatten- ded. They are said to be stay ing with some of their kinsmen in the county and are there awaiting their trial. Many witnesses have been examined by the Grand Jury during the past few days and most of them testified to having seen Murray and Rutherfod in different parts of the county not in charge of an officer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-04-07
CHARLIE TOMPKINS
 VS PITTSBURC

In the game between Little Rock and Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon at Little Rock, Charlie Tompkins of this city, pitched brilliant game.
 Judging from the report one would be lead to believe that the University team with the except ion of Tompkins were a little larry of the big League team.
 The weather was very bad, rainy and round muddy. Tompkins pitched the entire game for the University while Pittsburg used two pitchers. The only 5 scores made by the University were made by Tomp- kins. He was 5 times to bat, knocking 2 three baggers and 1 two bagger. He suffered not a single put out and never made an error. Neither of the Pittsburg pitchers made a run. The total score was 12 to 2 favor of Pitts burg. Hits, Pittsburg 16, Uni- versity IA. Errors, Pittsburg none; University 4.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-04-07
ELECTED
 AGAIN IN CHICAGO

Chicago, April 4. Carter H. Harrison, mayor of Chicago from 1897 until 1905, and son of Carter H. Harrison Sr., who occupied the mayors office from 1876 to 1887 and was assassinated during the worlds fair. was elected mayor for the fifth time today. He defeated Charles E. Merriam, his Republican opponent, by IT, 0S2 votes, gaining a total of l77- 358 votes.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-04-07

The following telegram from Bradford Knapp, Washington D. C., dated April 1st, has just been received.
 Doctor Knapp died this morn- ing. Official announcement later. A great, useful life is ended. the South especially has lost oneof it's greatest men and benefactors. Except his immediate family, more will mourn more sine rely than the Demonstration agents, who all loved him and looked to him for inspiration and guidance. His later life was consecrated to the Demonstration work. We can honor his memory best by giving to it our best thought, enthusiasm and effort.
 The people of Nevada and Hampstead Counties 1 am sure will mourn his death as he has been a great help to this people in an agricultural way.
 Sincerely,
 Thomas J. Nicely.