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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
THIS Is AN OUTRAGE.
Wellknown Names of Kansas
Towns Being Changed
BY THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT
Without Consulting the Inhabitants
FL Dorado Made One Word and
Chalk Mound Changed 20 Chalk

Without Consulting the Inhabitants
FL Dorado Made One Word and
Chalk Mound Changed 20 Chalk
Some one in the general postofice de-
partment is running some Of the best old
historical names of towns in Kansas.
Names given them by the inhabitants
which seem to them suitable are taken
away by this idiot in the postofice de-
partment without even consulting the
people who live there and meaningless
monosyllables substituted
Several Of the towns which are made
up OF two names will hereafter have but
one. as under the direction of the postal
authorities the two words are united.
The one whose change will create the
greatest furore is Ell Dorado. This name
is indicative of land OF milk and honey
and the goal of happiness and its resi-
dents are proud of the name: but Post
master General BisselPs ruthless hand
has shorn il OF all its poetic significance
and il must hereafter be written Ell
dorado.
Clay Center and Fort Scott are not mo-
Tested, but the next issue Of the Postal
Guide may announce their change Pitts
burgh, in Crawford county, loses its final
"h-" The same change is made in vii
liamsburgh. Morrow station, in Wash
tngton cOunty,is changed to MorrowviIIe.
Chalk Mound, Wabaunsee county. loses
the second name and becomes simply
Chalk.
The historical name OF Doniphan is
changed to Orr. Pretty soon Atchison
viii be changed to Click.
The names which are united are: Big
Springs, to Bigsprings; Clear Water,
sedgwIck county, to Clearwater; Glen
Grouse, Cowley county, to Glengrouse:
Good Intent, Atchison county, to Good
intent; La FOntaine, Wilson county. to
Lafontaine; Maple Hill, Wabaunsee
county, 20 Maplehnl; Oak HILL CLAY
county, to Oakhin.
Assistant Postmaster Wolfe. of the To-
peka office, says he understands that the
changes we're made for the convenience
Of the department
II is doubtful IL this new order will
really work the change desired People
VIII not readily take to writing two
words in one, even If il is the wish Of the
postal authorities. and letters will be adj
dressed to maple HIP and sci Dorado
just - they were before the changes
were made The origins Of many Of the
names Of Kansas towns are traced to
some pretty tradition, and it remains to
pc seen whether all this can be DESTROYED
Y stroke Of the pen Of some foolish
governments official
@nhncrihe, for tina DAILY esw.,w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
THEY MADE MONEY.

Bowers & AIartineau say the High school
Contract was a Paying Investment.
P. Martineau Of the firm Of Bowers &
Martineau, the high school contractors,
told a JOURNAL reporter today that they
had made money out of their contract,
prophecies Of the other bidders TO the
contrary, Notwithstanding. He said:
1--WE did not make much money but
we have paid ali our bills and got little
left Our bid was about 1920, nearly
$4,000 less than any Of the others. The
contractors all claimed we had bid on
inferior material and were bound to lose
money. We have complied strictly with
the specifications and used the material
called for by the architect We have
put up fine Luilding and II is as good
as it looks. You are safe in saying we
made a little money out Of it, don't
know how much"
When we make to your order $500
Overcoat, you have made I'VE dollar
49, ArHEN & McMANUs, Tailors,
610 Kansas avenue.
sG.95-st. Loufs-SO.25,
VIA rHE ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
On September % to October 9, inclu-
sive. we will sell to St. Louis at above low
rate ii. O. CARNEY, Agent
Our stock of Suits, Trousers aud over
coata are elegant Prices below the low
est ArHEN & McMANUs, Tailors,
$40 Kansas avenue.
The homeopathic School at night
prepares you for medical lectures.
Overcoats made TO order $50, 80 and
$50. ATHEN & McMANUa, Tailors,
$40 Kansas avenue
Do Won want five dollarsf We make
to your order an Overcoat that saves you
$500 ATHEN g. MoMAN kailors.
61O Kansas avent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
ARTZ GOT A WRIT.
He Gets His Client Out of Jail on q Wr
of Habeas Corpus.

of Habeas Corpus.
H II. Artz, ex-adjutant general. attor-
ney and agitator, accomplished his first
victory last evening since he has become
identified with the Shawnee county bar.
Charles Williams is IN Justice Growers
court charged with stealing q horse
from Finch's livery barn in North To
peka. The fact appears to be that VIII
liams rented the horse and turned it
over to another man to return, but the
third party was tardy in following in
structions. General Artz after working
on the case finally got Judge Hazen's
signature to q writ of habeas corpus by
means of which Williams was shortly
afterwards released from the county jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
FfxInr &c 30 street RrIdge.

The street force is at work repairing
the Sixth street bridge across the Shun-
ganunga The bridge IS paved with
brick and the planks Of the bridge have
shrunk, leaving spaces through which
the sand under the pavement filtered, let
ting the brick settle and making the
pavement uneven. The pavement is
taken up and cleats are put on the open
ings and the pavement is then relaid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
NO MORE HEADERS.
An Enterprise Company Restrained From
Manufacturing Them.

Judge Foster has granted temporary
Injunction against the J. B. Ehrsam Ma
chine company, Of Enterprise, Of which
c. B. Holman is president, to prevent
them from manufacturing wheat head
ers.
The company bought the right to man
ufacture headers for one year and some
differences arose between the patentee
and the purchasing company This is
the second time the case has been in the
United States courts Before the Ehrsam
company sued the patentee. Wilson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. will
open Monday, October 1st, instead of sat
urday, September 29th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

The Topeka Cash Dry Goods 90. will
open Monday, October 1st, instead Of Sat
urday, September 29tha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
MIR. PRATHER VERY ILL.
The Auditor of States Condition is COnsid-
cred Serious.

The Auditor of States Condition is COnsid-
cred Serious
Auditor of State Van b. Prather il a
very sick man. He has been under the
doctors care for several weeks, but has
at several times been able to be out on
the street
He has now suffered a relapse and his
physicians, DR.. II. A Dykes. secretary Of
the state board of health, and DR.. j. G.
McClintock, are very anxious about his
condition.
Mr. Prather is suffering from a severe
case of hernia and kidney trouble, and
his whole system is now affected.
Rock Island Route.
St Louis and return,
$3.50. Tickets on sale
September % to October O.
Good returning to and
Including October 8
Good work done by the Peerless
Peerless Steam Laundry-Peerless
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

Peerless Steam Laundry-FeerIe5l
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

Good work done by the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

me Homeopathic School AZ nIght
prepares you for medical lectures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

Our stock of Suits, Trousers and over
coats are elegant Prices below the low
at ArHEN & McMANUs. Tailors,
$40 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

Overcoats made TO order $40, 80 and
&80. ATHEN q McMANUs, Tailors,
$40 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

VIA THE ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
On September % 10 October o, inciu-
sive. we will sell to St. Louis ~ above low
rate ii. o. GARvEY, Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

Below the the NEW DEPAR-
For
tariff make on
ingd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

When we make to your order a $4,000
Overcoat you have made i've dollar
hill easy.
ArHEN & McMANUs, Tailors,
61O Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

Do you want five dOllarsf We make
to vour order an Overcoat that saves you
$500. ATHEN g. MoMANUs, Eailors.
61O Kansas avenE
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26
Court proceedings.

The May term of the Circuit Court for Car
roll will be the shortest for twenty years.
Bnt for the fact that it was a grand jury term
it would not have lasted longer than a week.
The grand jury was discharged on Thursday,
after the shortest session for fifteen years.
The report Of the grand jury was as follows.
The grand jury for the May term, 1894, for
the Circuit Court for Carroll county, Nd,
having finished the work brought before them,
respectfully submit the following report, viz ::
The constables of the county have all appear
ed and with several exceptions have rendered
favorable reports. Number of witnesses ex-
amined, SO; number of cases acted on, So;
number ofindictments, 80; number dismissed,
8. The Jail was visited and there was unani-
nous approval of its condition and manage
ment. The following was passed-The grand
Jurors, having examined a cesspool on the
land of the county and Immediately back of
the Jail, found it in a condition that may en-
danger health and become seriously offensive
to the family of the sheriff, as well as other
citizens. This body does unanimously call
attention to the matter and recommend that
the proper authorities investigate its condi-
ton and remedy the evil at an early date.
j. M. BURLINGTON, Foreman.
The Court has done but little but wait on
the grand jury, ana the petlI jury mas Deen
discharged from time to time The following
cases have been disposed of this week:
Jesse Marion Haines VS.. Geo. W. Horner;
suit obligor; debt on bond; Judgment of non
pross. Bond for plaintiff; Clabaugh & Rob
erts for defendant
State of Maryland VS.. Samuel Elder; drunk
enness; tried before the Court; not guilty.
Fink for State; C. T. Reifsnider for traverser.
State VS.. William Fl. Dayhoff: larceny,
&C.; tried before a jury; verdict not guilty.
State vs. Benjamin Cephas; larceny; plea,
of guilty confessed by prisoner. Fink for
State; C. T. Reifsnider for prisoner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26
A soiree Musicale.
ID1D1rfnd 20. aln na,naoro flo Advnaat

Reported for the Dem0cratc AuVOch.e-
| was most fortunate in having an invitation
10 spend the evening on Monday, the 2lst,
with Mrs. VIM. T. Smith of New Windsor,
musicale. The hostess met her guests with
a pleasant, genial smile, and in her well known
manner welcomed each and seated them in
her comfortable and luxurious arm chairs.
She was kindly assisted by her niece, Miss
Ida Devilbiss, in doing the honors of the
evening. The spacious parlors were decor
ated with fresh cut flowers and the mellow
light from the chandeliers added much to the
beauty of the rooms. The handsome new
organ was source of much pleasure during
the evening and at the call of the hostess each
guest responded with the particular musical
talent which he or she possessed, IN this
manner giving variety, which is the. very
spice of life." And by this means the differ
ent musical instruments, the violin, mandolin,
organ and voice were separately and together.
While the musicians were but amateurs, yet
the selections were of high grade and the
execution of them skillful.
During the evening bountiful collation.
was served. The table was spread with line
linen cloth and doylies, and laden with choice
refreshments. Those present were Mrs.
VIM. T. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. John l..
Smelser Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Smelser, Mr..
and Mrs. @. Hiltebridle, Misses Jennie Paine,
Ida Devilbss, Florence Englar, Florence
Nusbaum, Fannie Starr, Augusta Starr, Car
RE Smith, Lena Lambert, Elsie Smelser, Ida
Diffenbaugh, Blanch Coppersmith, Cora Lam
bert, Prof Rudolph Brown, Messrs. Walter
Smith, Walter Getty, Walter Englar, Earle
Carlisle, Charles Nusbaum. After spending
most delightful evening, and after singing
several grand choruses" in which every one
Joined, the time had come to say good night,
All felt that at was good to be there"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26

The frame building of the Church of ST..
John, at Fort Hamilton, N. Y, is about to
be torn down, being pronounced unsafe.
'Stonewall jackson was baptized there, and
General Lee was once member of the con-
gregation.
The Schoenberger & Co. mill, in Pittsburg,
employing 1000 men was forced to shut down
| this week, because of the coal famine. The
embarrassment of the iron and steel produc-
ing interests, by reason of the strike, is now
very general.
Great fear exists in that part of the West
through which the Coxey. Kelly army is pass.
ing Of the spread of smallpox or other diseases
by them and the most urgent means are
being used to hold them at one given point
and make them disband.
The messenger of stage coach near Stock
! ton. California. on Saturday, shot and killed
one of two men who attempted to rob the
coach. The other robBer returned the FIRE,
killing young woman passenger and wound
ing man, and then escaped.
Frederick Pforr, aged 70 years, resident
Of Pittsburg wished on Sunday that he was
dead. His wish was almost Immediately
granted. He arose from his chair, walked
into the yard and there fell dead under a
grape arbor. He had been in good health.
cupCtlubcuutHb D6ueulctf OF tHe NIOVefu =
| ment Printing office, on Saturday discharged
over 700 employees Many were on the list,
but were not at work, having been given
positions by his predecessor. He says only
those who are actually at work will be kept
on the roll.
The largest crop of peas that has ever been
harvested in the Rappahannoek section, Vir-
gina, is being gathered now. Even with the
increased facilities for shipping it is impos-
sible to transport them readily to market, and
quantities this early in the season have had to
be left on the wharves.
A despatch from the City of Mexico says
that the government officials have captured the
men who flooded the country with $780, 900
worth ofcounterfeit revenue stamps, and have
recalled all the stamps of the issue of the
counterfeit. 1t is claimed that the spurious
stamps were made in the United States.
At the Whitaker Cement Works, near
Phiilipsburg, New Jersey, on Tuesday, the
clothing of Charles Titon, carpenter, was
caught in the shafing and he was whirled
around at a terrific rate many times and fell
through an opening in the side of the build
ing, distance of 80 feet, TO the ground out
side. He was dead when picked up.
Manchester, New Jersey, including railroad
shops, churches, school, stores and resden.
ces. was advertised to be sold on Wednesday
at sheriff 8 sale. A mortgage given by John
Torrey, now deceased, in January, 1867, TO
| the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Of Newark, is the paper upon which foreclos
ure proceedings have been carried on. This
mortgage was given before much Of the pres
ent town Of Manchester was bull, and as il
covered the site of the whole town at that
time, and many building lots have been sold
from it since under the blanket mortgage,
those who have built their homes upon such
lots will have 10 suffer with the Torrey estate
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26

The Improved Order of Red Men will have
a memorial service at Uniontown on Satur-
day, the I'd of June, at 2 o'clock, p. m. The
Order will form in front of the hall and
march to the cemeteries. to decorate with
flowers the graves of deceased brothers.
Addresses will be delivered by several
speakers. The public are cordially invited
to attend.
Mr.. Cover Routson expects TO entertain
both permanent and transient boarders this
summer.
Mis-. Robert o. Fuss, of Union Bridge,
visited her sister, Mrs. Luther Hiteshew, the
past week. y
On Jube Sd, at 10 a. M, Elder G. W.
Seihamer will preach a special sermon to
the |. o. Mechanics. The members of the
lodge are requested TO meet at the hall at the
hour appointed, and go in u body to the
church. Sister lodges Of other towns are
invited 10 attend the services, as they are
public to everybody.
Misses Mary Senseney and Emma Garner
of IIinwood, were guests of MIR. Edwin u
Gilberts family on Wednesday.
Mr.. Philip and sister Miss Julia Lassell
left on Friday for visit of several weeks t6
Mrs. Hammond. Brooklyn, Md.
Mr.. II. Clyde Routson, secretary of Carol
County C. Z. Union, is attending the County
C. +. Convention in session at Hampstead
this county.
The members and Sabbath school of the
Lutheran church, will hold children's day
service in their church Sunday evening
June Sd. The program will consist OF read
ings, recitations, addresses and music.
Miss Bessie, daughter of Mr.. Thomas Mer
ring, who has been engaged in teaching
school at Mt. Airy, has returned home 10
her summer vacation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26

Mrs. Sally Haifey, of near this place, died
on Tuesday about midday from dropsy.
Mrs. Haihey had not slept in bed for four
years, but occupied rocking chair, as her
disease would worry her too much when she
would lie down. Her remains were inferred
in the cemetery at Baust church, Rev. Mr..
Firor officiating. She was in her 59th year.
William Yingling is quite ill.
The continuous wet season is delaying the
farmers very much in working their corn, and
also bad on the newly made roads.
The all-day meeting which was to be held
Sunday last in the Bethel at this place was
postponed, on account of the Indictment
weather, until June 10th, Rev. R. S. Craft,
of Carrollton, will hold services in the morn.
ing. The afternoon will be for the children
who will have special services, also memorial
services will be held in the afternoon. Other
speakers are expected to be present.
Burnside lively lost fine horse last week
by getting fastened in its stall during the
night and in struggling to become free injured
itself SO badly that it caused his death the
day following.
j. l.. Freeman, will remove with his family
to Baltimore shortly and with his brother
Charles will take possession of hotel in
Baltimore. Mr.. Freeman has sold his buck
ster route tohis brother Harvey Freeman.
The citizens of this place are well supplied
with fresh meat. Three butchers visiting our
place every week, and another is still ex-
pected
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26

Owing to the Indictment weather there was
was no service at either of the churches on
last Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Fultz will preach al
the New Church, Sunday next at II O'Clock.
As yonr Lisbon correspondent states i'm
portant business will be on hand at the quar-
terly meeting to be held at Providence NJ. E.
Church, South, on June 8 and 10. The
stewards from the Carroll appointments will
try to be present. :,
The bridge on Oakland road, across Nor.
gan Run. will be rebuilt at once. Mr.. Jacot
Brandenburg of this place has the contract.
The potato crop is looking we'll. c. Mel
vile and T. S. Clark have the best in the
neighborhood.
Machinery is still arriving for Oakland
Mills The distance being SO great to haul,
as it is all shipped to Owing's Mills, cause:
much delay in the work.
Postmaster Haight has the finest onions in
this vicinity.
Cut worms are busy cutting off what little
corn that was left standing this cool weather.
Miss Annie Brandenburg has returned home
from her visit to Frederick county. Miss
Mamie Hayden, of Wetherdville, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs Frederick, of this place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26
Western maryland college commencement

Western Maryland College Commencement
The attendance at the evening entertain
ments of commencement week, during the
past few years, has been so large that it has
been impossible to accommodate all with
seats. In consequence of having mass oil
people crowding the seats and standing in the
aisles, there have resulted no little discomfort
and so much confusion that the pleasure and
success of the entertainments have been con-
siderably interfered with. The pressing ne.
cessity of securing seats to all present and Of
avoiding overcrowding has been evident to
all who have witnessed these immense crowds.
Smith Hall will seat 700 in addition to the
faculty and students, and as the floor is ele-
waited in the back of the hall, one can see and
hear from that part of the room almost as
well as in front, so that it may be said that
when the rear of the room is not overcrowded
any one seat is about as desirable as another.
In the hope of giving greater satisfaction
TO our friends, whom we are glad to have
with us on commencement occasions, the
faculty has decided on these simple meas
ures -
l. Admittance 10 all evening entertain
ments will be exclusively by ticket. 700
tickets will be issued for each evening, each
ticket representing one seat, and no seats re-
served except for the faculty and students.
2. Tickets will be distributed free of charge
to anyone applying for them either in person
or by mail, on and after June 18th to Prof.
W. r. Mcdaniel.
8. Entertainments will begin at 7.45; doors
will be open at 7.15, seats to be selected by
ticket holders on arrival, first come, first
served"
But in order to accomplish the best results
we must have the cooperation of our friends.
We must ask them to take the slight trouble
Of sending note specifying the number of
seats desired for each entertainment, enclos-
ing self.addressed stamped envelope. The
sooner this is done the better. If you have
any interest whatever in the College, con-
slider yourself invited to be present, and send
for tickets. If it is found by any one that the
tickets they hold will not be needed, it will
be an accommodation to have them passed
to those who will use them, or to have them
returned to the College so they can be sent
to those who have applied after the 700 is
exhausted. Should any one come unexpect-
eddy, having no ticket, and there are any
tickets on hand, they will be supplied.
1t is hoped that all the friends of the col
lege, trustees, alumni, old students, patrons,
their families and those interested in any way
in the college will appreciate this effort that
is made for their comfort and pleasure on
these occasions.
By order of the Faculty,
". R. Mcdaniel, Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-26
wesley Chapel Neignpornood.

Nelson Stocksbale of this vicinity has had
his dwelling repainted.
Columbus Elseroad is busy clearing new
ground. He is taking trees out by the roots
with one of the latest improved stump pullers.
John W. Davidson is improving his place
by putting up new dwelling, three stories
high. Mr.. Davidson expects to move in his
new house shortly.
Elva o. Davidson has purchased fine
horse. After few weeks training he thinks
he can make it in 20.
Miss Marion Bond, of Washington, d. c.,
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Miss Jennie Eseroad, Miss Marion Bond
and Messrs Joel w. Davidson, Carroll
Raver, David Elseroad and j. F. Croft, of
Carrollton, were guests of Miss Elsie and
Annie Newbell last Sunday.
Quite number of young people gathered
last Tuesday night to serenade the newly
made bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Winters.
Wesley Chapel Sunday school is preparing
for children's day service, June 10.