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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Captain Richard Hill Mate, grand mas
ter of the G. L. O. 0. Z. of England, has
completed his tour Of the United States in
company with William 3. Forester, grand
master Of the order in this country, and
has returned to England. He was present
at the quarterly meeting of the subcOln-
lnittee of management last week in Phila-
delphia-
One of the most important questions to
come before the biennial movable commit
tee in October is that for the national
temple. New York, Philadelphia, Bos-
ton, Washington and Chicago all want it.
Richard Hill Mate, grand master Of the
colored Odd Fellows is a white man and
was born in London in 1858
se25 PER TON,
Screen Nut Coal
TOPEKA COAL Co.
se.e5 PER TON
Screen Nut Coal
TOPEKA COAL Co.
DR. Eva Harding says she hopes all
Topeka women have read the article pub
Iished on the sixth page Of last evening
JOURNAL, entitled "A Courts Decision. "
se.e5 PER Ton,
Screened Nut Coal
Topeka Coal Co
e2.25 PER TON,
Screened Nut Coal
Topeka Coal Co.
S225 PER TON,
Screened Nut Coal
Topeka Coal Co.
The fambeau club meets at o'clock
this evening for parade TO Hamilton hall
to attend Charlie Curtis speech
1929 Per Ton.
Screened Nut Coal,
Topeka Coal Co.
s2.ss5 Per Ton,
Screened Nut Coal,
Topeka Coal Co
se.25 PER TON,
Screened Nut Coal
Topeka Coal Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Mrs. Young1nan-And so, my darling
got the prize at the baby show? knew
he would 1t couldn't have been other
wise
Old Bachelor Zone Of the judges)-
Yes, madam we all agreed that your baby
was the least Objectionable Of the lot
Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Struggling Dramatist-I can't see how
Littlewitt managed to get such big price
for that trashy play of his. They say that
Miss Footlights paid him $40, 600.
First NighteI-I presume you know that
she is in love with her leading man?
Yes
''Well, Littlewitt's play has % kisses in
it.''-New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Mrs. Spendleigh-Don' t you think, dear,
that the way 1 dress is really fetching?
Mr. Spendleigh (groaning)-I should
say did 1t is fetching me into the bank
ruptcy court.-New York World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Don't be hard on the boy, James"
said the young profigate's mother Il
know he's been wild, but he gives promise
now of doing better in the future. .
Yes groancd the father, and I'm
paying 6 per cent interest on most of his
promises ''-Chicaoo Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

LAWRENCE, Sept 22.-Damage suits
have been filed in the district court of
this county against the Santa Fe railroad
for damages in the snm Of $4,000 for in
iuries received in q wreck near Usage
City a short time ago by S. G. Kelly of
Kansas City. and H. :. Foster Of this city.
Both of the plaintiffs are mail clerks aud
were on duty when the wreck occurred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

NEwTON, Sept. 22-There Is no truth
in the rumors that are current TO the eff
feet that acres Of Harvey county land
have dropped out Of sight A spot 60x3O
feet, egg-shaped, sank thirty feet, and by
repeated telling Of this fact the area has
become very large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22
DIDN'T Want JOHN DAVIS.
The CoIOred People Wouldn't Have Any
Politics in Their Celebration.

Politics in Their Celebration.
JUNCTION CITY, Sept 22-Congress-
man John Davis, through his colored
lieutenant, Davis. planned a scheme by
which he thought he could get a place
on the programme for POpulist haran-
que at the Emancipation cele bration here
today. One-half of the expenses were
sent to the c0lored committee with the
understanding that Davis was to be the
orator of the day. AT a meeting Thurs
day night the colored people decided
that Saturday was not to be political
day and the committee was instructed to
return the money 10 Davis and inform
him that he would not be given a place
on the programme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

WICHTTA, Sept 22-Mr- ]. u Center,
who lives on a farm near town, fell from
a wagon load of fodder. and sustained
painful injury. He had just loaded up
his wagon, and climbed upon the load,
when the horse suddenly started, causing
him to fall backward and striking on the
back OF his head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

WICHITA. Sept 22.-Ollie Salisbury, a
young farmer, has been arrested, charged
with a criminal assault on Blanche Dud-
ley. little 1O-year-old girl, last evening.
The girl was on her way home from
school when Salisbury. as it is alleged,
seized her and carried her into a corn
field The child's cries finally frightened
him and he ran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Editor-You say you wrote all these
jokes yoursclf2
Would Be Contributor-Yes sir.
Editor-Then you must be as old as
Methuselah-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

ArcHIsoN. Sept. 22-Henry Hall. a
poor fisherman living here, has fallen
heir to an estate left him by the death Of
an uncle, who died near De Kalb, Mo.
The estate is valued at $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22
HOrmer.
Topeka Coal Co.
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press Co tho
State Journal

Furnished by the Associated Press Co tho
State journal
CHICAGO, Sept 22.-Whsat opened firm
with light offerings, though Liverpool
was &c lower and northwestern receipts
are 3JO cars more than last year. The
firmness was partly from yesterdays
cash business. Local receipts were 90
less than estimated, and there was also
some selling against calls. December
started lac higher at 551zc, advanced 10
55A Q553sc, declined to 5516c, and back
to the opening prices.
Corn was strong with light offerings,
though Liverpool was quoted &c lower
Local receipts were 48 cars less than
estimated May opened unchanged at
5216c, and frmed up &c more.
Oats were strong in sympathy with
corn. May started &c higher a. o4Ac
There was light trade in provisions,
which we're strong under influence Of
corn. January pork opened unchanged
at $13.65, and advanced to S13 67t5.
January lard started DC higher at
$z971S, and declined to $795.
Estimates for Monday; Wheat 214
cars. corn 800 cars. oats 26O cars, hogs
10000 head Hogs next week 100000
dead.
WHEAr-Lower. September, 5i3(m
517sc; December, 5416@5456c; May,
CoRN-Lower. September, sic; Octo-
Der, 5114c; May, 5214 @5238c.
OATs-Weak and lower. September,
! 2514c; October. 2S5sc; May, SAC 3416c-
PoRK-Lower. Septembe Der and Janu-
LAKD-Lower. September and Oc-
tober, $3.50; January S775.
RIBs-Lower. October, S7371z; Jan
nary, $7.7715.
RYE-Inactive. 47c.
BARLEY-Dun 53@531Sc.
FLAxsEED- Steady SLAP.
TIMOTHY SEED-Quiet $5.40@5.45.
Hogs-Receipts today 5000; official
receipts yesterday 1908 head; ship
ments today 7,497 head; left over about
5000; quality not quite 30 good as for
the last two or three days. Market quiet,
prices weak and about 10c lower.
Cattle-Receipts 1900. Market dull;
prices unchanged
sheep-Receipts 5000. Market quiet,
without change
Ransns cary Market
KANSAS CRY. Sept %. TT WHEAT TT
Slow and re lower. No. hard 46@47c;
No. red 44@46; No. red 44c; rejected
42@43.
CoRN-Nominally steady No. white,
sic; No 2 mixed, 46@461zc.
OATs-Slow to &c lower. No. 2 mixed,
| CSC; No. 2 white 32c.
RYE-No 2 nominally 53c.
FLAX SEED-EAsier. $1.270L20.
BRAN-Dull and lower. 56H58c.
HAY-Steady. Timothy $6.OO02 O0
prairie. &7.50@S.50
BUrTER=COmmon weak. Creamery,
| 19Q23c. dairy 1701Sc.
EGGs-Quiet at 121&c.
CATrLE-R Receipts $500; shipments,
( Zoo. Best grades steady to firm; others
steady. Texas steers, &2.35@8.OO; Texas
COWS. $1.85Q260; beef steers. &825m
| 615; native cows, $1.OO03OO; Btookera
and feeders. $25O@375; bulls and mixed
/ $1.75@2.75.
! HoGs-Receipts 4, 200; shipments, ], 400
[ Market opened steady; closed weak and
slow. Bulk Of sales, f535N5.65; heavies
| 50. 55015.9 80; packers, $5.5O@59O; mixed.
) $5.2O@5.6O; lights. $4sOG5.30; yerkers,
! $5.256g5.50.
( SHEEP-Receipts. 1000; shipments,
1,6OO. Market steady.
D. Holmes. druggist. 7s1 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

RUSSELL Sept. 22.-Charles Kellogg,
living eleven miles northwest of Russell.
has struck strong flowing we'll of water
at a depth OF 40 feet. The pipe was
extended IN enty feet into the air and the
flow contipded apparently as strong as
at the surface. II flows about 1000
barrels per day, and the tests show 5
per cent Of salt Mr. Kellogg raised
800 bushels OF potatoes by irrigation this
simmer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22
MAY HAVE An ELECTRIC ROAD.

Salina is Considering the Proposition of
Mr.. Erb of Leavenworth.
SALIVA Sept. 22-If the proposition of
L n. Erb of Leavenworth, meets with
the approval Of the people Of Salina and
the conditions of that proposition are
complied with, Salina will have an cleo
trio street car line in operation in four
months
Mr. Erb wants to 60 to work inside of
thirty days and guarantees the road to
be in operation in four months. 1t will
not be less than five miles in length.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22
sAwaIILL ENGINE EXPLODED.
One Man Badly Injured While Two
MiracuIOusIy Escape


FLORENCE, Sept. 22-Y esterday morn
ing sawmilI engine exploded. six miles
east Of this place. killed one horse and
badly injured the engineer, Mr.. Smith
who lives at Plymouth, Kan. His collar
bone was broken and shoulder badly
torIL
He was still unconscious when put on
the train at Cedar Grove and started for
home. Two men were under the engine
fixing it. but were not injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Judge Hazen has announced the SEN
tence of Ben Jordan, who was found
guilty on six counts of selling liquor, at
$500 fine and sixty DAYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

SHAWNEE COUNTY. KANSAS
Organized Aug Is. 1888.
First Court House erected at Tecumseh.
A ID. 1856
County seat removed to Topeka.
A. ID. 1893
Second Court House erected A. u. 1867.
This COuFs House begun A. D. 1894
POpulatiOn Is. i25-
Assessed Value, Si6,309 .5S7.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

The New VestibuIed' Train service
Via Chicago & Grand Trunk. Grand
Trunk, and Lehigh Valley railways be-
tween Chicago and New York and Phil
adelphia, via the famous St Clair Tunnel,
Niagara Falls, and the beautiful Susque-
hanna. Wyoming and Lehigh Valleys,
known as the switzerland of America. "
offers elegant appointments and is the
most picturesque route connecting these
leading cities. Train leaves Dearborn
Station, Chicago, daily $40 p N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

So. 50 Per Ton
Screamed Lump Coal,
Topeka Coal Co.
~. so Per Ton.
Screened Lump Coes
Topeka Coal Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

The secretary of the Institute of Music,
Art and language, Mr.. f. p. Cleaves. can
give all Information. and may be seen or
addressed at the Office Of the institute
corner Tenth and Topeka avenues Of
Gee hours II to ~ a. m. and to D. ID.
Telephone for the present $50
J. c. Clark and Aus H. Piety have
'oined a new gun club. which will have
IFS first shoot at Leavenworth October 10
and -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

AOrmor.
Topeka Coal Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

D. Holmes. druggist, 7si Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

On the other front Of the stone is
carved:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE ROA

One Hundred and Fifty Million Feet Of
.. + Lumber Destroyed.
MARQUETTE, Mich, Sept. 5.-The
South Shore road got it's Saturday night
train through from Duluth during the
morning, ID hours late. Trains are CO.
ing around by Ashland and Saxony on
account of the burned trestles at Bibon
and Marengo. Reports from all towns
along the South Shore to the Wisconsin
state line say that they are all safe,
though there are literally hundreds of
fires in the vast belt of timber.
The dense pail of smoke which has
overhung the city for two days has
largely disappeared before brisk south
wind. There have been no great calam'
tiles in the region, but scores, if not
hundreds, Of homesteaders have lost all
they possessed, and the
Damage to Timber Has Been Enormous
Competent and conservative men est
mate the standing pine over which the
fire has run at not less than $50, 900, DOC
feet. Of this about two-thirds be-
longed to the Diamond Match company
and about one-sixth to the Nestor es.
tate. This timber is not all destroyed,
but the rest will have to be cut this year
to save it from worms. This fact has
already operated to raise wages of ex-
perienced loggers about one-fourth, and
will make this season very active one
in the woods.
Advices just received from Nestoria
report heavy rains there and westward.
This will materially check the forest
fires and in general put the whole dis
trict out of danger.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
New Revenue Stamps.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Two million
of the new playing card stamps, made
necessary by the new tariff bill, have
been printed by the bureau of printing
and engraving in the last two weeks.
This playing card tax is revival Of the
old war tax, and is feature Of the new
revenue act which is making much
work for the officials. Every pack of
playing cards offered for sale, whether
at the manufacturers, the Wholesale
dealers or the retailers, must have q
stamp AFFIXED, under . penalty Of heavy
Ane for selling unstamped cards.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
DAMAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Forest Fires Raging ut Different Points In
the State. , r.

Forest Fires Raging ut Different Points In
the State. st.
BRADFORD, Pa, Sept. 5.-Forest fires
are raging all along the line Of the Buf.
falo, Rochester and Pittsburg railroad.
Reports from all points on the narrow
gauge roads state that the woods are on
fire for miles. and the damage will be
heavy unless rain should fall. The
woods along the pike to Corydon are
on fire for miles, and all the property in
the vicinity of the west branch is
threatened. Should the fire spread to
the oil fields, serious consequences
would result. The woods along the
Bradford, Bordell and Kinzuer railroad
between here and Smithport are re-
ported on fire, and valuable property is
in danger of being destroyed. -.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
AT RAILROAD HEADQUARTERS

AT RAILROAD HEADQUARTERS.
Chicago officials Much Worried Over the
Outlook.
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-Reports from the
forest fires as they came into the
Northwestern and Wisconsin Central
railway headquarters were meager, but
showed fearful loss of life and destruc-
ton of property. The Northwestern
received word at 10 o'clock that a heav-
lily loaded freight train had been aban'
doned on burning bridge, but that the
crew had escaped. The Wisconsin Gen.
trail service was badly demoralized and
none Of the reports received gave any
definite information regarding the loss
of life.
The superintendent Of the Ashland
division of the Northwestern wired that
the fires were smouldering, but would
probably die out if no wind arose. A
high wind, he said,
Would Result in Fearful Havoc.
Wisconsin Central railway officials were
unable to get satisfactory reports from
the burnt district. The train service
was demoralized and telegraph wires
were down or working badly. Agents
at various points reported heavy loss of
life and property. but were unable to
give figures or estimates. The reports
showed that the fires were smouldering
and grave fears were expressed that
fearful damage would ensue if the re.
gion should be visited by high wind.
The rain, the reports said, was not
heavy enough to extinguish the flames
which might break out at any time.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06

They Add to the Terror of the Situation
There.
ASHLAND, Wis, Sept. 5.-The smoke
and dirt begrimed settlers of the forest
have been struggling into Ashland all
the forenoon with tales of losses of
homes and everything on their farms.
They are taken into the homes of the
people here and everything possible is
done for their comfort and relief.
To add to the excitement at Wash.
burn incendiaries got out and COM
menced starting fires in different por.
tions of the city. Five have been ar
rested, three Of them caught in the
act. When first arrested, rumors of
lynching were prevalent. Large mum.
bers Of deputies were sworn in and
placed on guard in different parts of the
city, with instructions to guard the
docks in particular.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
NELSON'S PROCLAMATION. .
4iDnssota;s Chief Executive Issues Call
WI for Aid, t,s.ft,F, .,eSss g.

4iDnesota1 Chief Executive Issues Cal
" ST.. PAUL, Sept. Ex-Governor Nelson
has arrived in the city from Alexandria
where he had gone Saturday to be with
his family over Sunday, and st once is
sued the following relief proclamation
concerning the great calamity at Hinck
ley and other Minnesota localities: ID.
To the People Of Minnesota: sa41 a=.ay
Information Of an official characte,
has reached me that the villages Of
Hinckley, Sandstone, Mission Creel
and the neighboring towns and farms
have been destroyed by forest fires; thai
hundreds of lives have been sacrificed
and suffering and destitution are or
every hand; that the survivors Of THU
terrible devastation are in immediate
need Of food. clothing. shelter and
everything that makes existence pos
sible. :. ,.-........... .......
This appalling disaster appeals tc
every heart of generous impulses and
the case is one that demands the i'm
mediate and liberal assistance Of all
good citizens Of this state. ~, ,........
Now, therefore, l, Knute Nelson
governor Of the state Of Minnesota, in
view Of this awful calamity which ha:
befallen our people, and by virtue o.
the authority in me vested. do hereby
appeal to all liberal and public spirited
citizens, to all municipalities and to al
religious and benevolent institutions o.
this state, to take immediate actor
towards securing contributions for thu
relief of the prevailing distress.
! hereby appoint the following stats
commission authorized to receive con
tributions Of money and supplies, and
to expend and disburse the same: G. A.
Pillsbury of Minneapolis, Kenneth Fl
Clark of St. Paul, Charles II. Graves Of
Duluth, Matthew Q. Norton Of Winona
Hastings H. Hart of st. Paul.
KNUTE NELSON.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
OIL Wells Burning.

RUSSELL CITY, Pa, Sept. 5.-Word
was received here at 7:S0 p. m. to the
effect that the forest fires have reached
the Watson farm in Forest county, and
several oil wells are now burning. The
loss will be heavy as there are a large
number of wells on this farm, and it is
feared the fire will spread to adjoining
oil property. There are no indications
of rain, and should the wind rise it
would sweep the entire field.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
TRAFFIC RESUMED.
Burned Bridges Being Rebuilt and Train
Service Restored.


Service Restored.
ST.. PAUL, Sept. 5.-Train service on
all lines between St. Paul and Duluth
has been restored except on the Eastern
Minnesota, and the restoration of the
traffic on that line is only a matter of a
day or SO.
At some points transfers are made
across burnt bridges, but the bridges will
be rebuilt by another day at the latest.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were
very busy days for all the roads. Bridge
crews were working all along the lines
in the burnt district and trackmen were
replacing the warped rails with new
steel.
The first train to arrive here from Du-
luth was No. 60 on the Omaha, which
left the head of the lake Sunday even
ing. The passengers reported the towns
of Baronette. Granite, Bashaw and
Comstock completely destroyed.
At Shell Lake about So houses had
been burned.
Duluth is taking care of about 1000
refugees and sending supplies to the
front as fast as the citizens can collect
them. $780,
The Omaha road is now in operation,
except that part of the line between
Mason and Ashland.
One bridge was burned at Benoit and
two north of Ashland.
All st. Paul and Duluth trains are
now running on schedule time.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
Rain in Michigan.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. GA special
to The Free Press from Iron Mountain,
Mich, says: There has been a heavy
downfall Of rain throughout the fire
belt during the afternoon and evening.
Trainmen arriving from the north re-
port the fires under control and that
the danger to the town is past.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
NayiRation Dangerous.

CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-Smoke from for
est fires is now making navigation dan
gerous on all the Great lakes except On
tario. From Duluth to Buffalo come
reports Of smoke so thick that one could
not see on Tho lake for more than . few
hundred feek. @.