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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
THE BARN BURNER SEEN.
He Is Chased Out of DIR. Teff7t Barn
Evening.

AS DR.. II. X. Tefft's hired man, went
out to lock up the barn last evening, he
saw a man standing in the doorway OF
the barn, and as he approached, the man
ran and jumped over the fence and dis
appeared.
At DR.. w. S. Lindsay's barn on Taylor
street, a skeleton key was found in the
door by the hired man, as he entered,
and a man ran out of the barn.
There is scarcely any doubt that if the
man at DR.. Tefft's barn had not been dis
covered, the barn would have been atire
in a few minutes. 1t is to be regretted
that chase was not given and the proba-
BILE barn incendiary caught.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
DEMOCRATS INDIGNANT.

That Party at Salina Mad Because the
New Postmaster Is Popu1Ist.
SALINA, April 7.-Considerable excite
ment and political feeling exists here
over the news of the appointment of
August Bondi as postmaster at this
place, to succeed w. II. johnson, re-
moved. The Democrats are indig-
nant and claim the appointee is Popu-
list.
A number of strong protest sagainst
confirmation will be sent TO the post
office department by leading Demo-
Gratis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
Harvey Dnrrin Dead.

CLAY CENTER, April This COM
munity was deeply grieved this morning
to learn of the death of Harvey Durrin,
the law partner of +. b. Dawes, who
died at his home last night at 10 O'Clock.
For two years or more the deceased has
been gradually failing in health, and as
the disease was consumption his death
was only question of a short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
KILLED by IEIs Horse Falling. ,.

WASHINGTON, April Late last night
Mr.. M. ). Rodecker, an aged citizen Of
this county, while returning home on
horseback from "A neighbor's was acct
dentally killed by his horse falling.
When picked up his neck was found to
have been broken by the fall and life
was extinct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
rEACHERs AZ LAWRENCE.
Afternoon Session Adjourned to Visit
Haskell Institute.

LAWRENCE, April 7.-Y Yesterdays pro-
gramme at the teachers association was
one of hard work and was closely fol-
lowed hy all present Papers were read
by Miss Sadie L. Montgomery of the
state normal, Prof. Al d. Wilcox, of OF
iowa, and A. E. harrington of Paola.
Discussion of these papers was generally
participated in by the teachers present.
The afternoon session adjourned early
and many of the teachers visited Haskell
institute during the afternoon.
The association was addressed in the
evening by Dr. A. W. Small, of Chicago
university, on 1.-THE Social Problem The
Indictment weather was the cause for only
moderate attendance. but the professor
remarks were listened to with the closest
attention..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

The regular annual meeting of the
members of the Shawnee Building &
Loan association will be held at the Of
flee of the secretary room 16 Colum bian
building, on April 9Th, 1894, at 7:3O
p. m, for the election of directors for the
ensuing year, amending the by laws and
transacting such other business as may
come before the meeting
w. II. EASTMAN.
Secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
a Merry Thief.

CLAY CENTER April IA thief en-
tered the lots on the John Dexter place,
and occupied as feed lots by J. p. Otis,
thursday night, and selecting hog that
throat and partially dressed the animal,
then cut the hog in two and carried OF
the sides and hams, leaving. Otis the
shoulders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

On Saturday the great Rock Island
route will sell tickets to Kansas City and
return. good to return not later than
Monday night, for two dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
KANSAS PATENTS.

Patents granted 70 citizens of Kansas
for the week ending April 3rd, 1894,
reported through the Office of j. f. Beale,
solicitor Of patents, 606 F street, n. W.,
Washington, d. c.: Truman d. Cook,
Topeka, windmill; John NJ. McHenry,
Lincolnville, vehicle seat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
NEWS OF KANSAS.
Watkins Land Mortgage Com
pany of Lawrence.
Goes Into the Hands of a
Receiver.
OTHER STATE NEWS.
New State Normal Building
Nearly Completed.

LAWRENCE, April THE J. B. Wat
kins Land Mortgage company, for years
doing an immense business here, has
gone into the hands of a receiver. The
Farmers Loan and Trust company and
York yesterday made application to
Judge Caldwell of the federal circuit
court at Omaha for a receiver for the
above named company, and Mr.. j. u.
Watkins was appointed.
The assets of the company are $1,000,
600, and the liabilities $5,5OO,OOO. The
capital stock of the company is $750,OO0,
and the surplus 5000, 900, Mr.. Watkins
owning S650,0O0 of the stock.
The Watkins Mortgage company was
able to weather the storm of last sum-
mer through Mr. Watkins outside re-
sources and the confidence repOsed in
him and the company's careful and hon
orable methods, by all dealing with
them. There has been steady drain on
the company since August 1898, and it
has paid out in the intervening time
$955,O00. This fact and the failure to
make collections have finally forced the
appointment of receiver.
Mr. " atkins himself considered this
the best policy. and the general conf
dence reposed in his ability to bring the
company out of its difficulties is shown
by his appointment as receiver.
The English stockholders and credi-
tors held meeting in>London today. A
plan for reorganization will probably be
agreed upon and the receivership will
not last long.
The failure of the mortgage company
will not affect Mr.. Watkins other inter
ests. The Watkins National bank of this
city is in no way connected with the COM
pany and has none of its paper. No
bank could be in a more sound condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

WINFIELD, April 7.-While eight of
the most prominent ladies of Winfield
were out riding last evening the team
they were driving ran away and threw
them all out, fatally injuring two of the
eldest ones. The rest were badly, thou gin
not fatally injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
Kansas City and Return So.
SANTA FE ROUTE.

SANTA FE ROUTE.
Saturday, April 7th, the Santa Fe will
sell tickets Topeka to Kansas City and
return at 50. These tickets will be good
to return including Monday, April 9th.
Everybody knows the Santa Fe has more
trains and at better hours than any other
line. ROwLEY BROS,
Agents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

If He Can Get the denomination He
Would Like Have 1t.
LINCOLN, April Tt has been gener-
ally understood for the last few weeks
that Congressman Baker would not be a
candidate for reelection, but it seems
that this is a mistake.
The fact of the matter is that if Baker
finds that he stands ghost of show he
will make an active canvass for the NOM
ination; that is, unless he is pulled off in
the interests of Secretary Os born, who
also wants to be statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

The case of disturbance of the peace
against Mrs. Annie Calihan was dis
missed by Police Judge Ensminger this
morning as the prosecuting witness,
Annie Norton, did not appear. 1t was
simply a neighborhood quarrel, and was
settled up between themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
RAILROAD MAN HoNORED.
Engineer PoIIman Elected to the Kansas
City Council.

City Council.
Kansas CRY, April BERNARD Poll
man. passenger engineer, whose run is
on the Missouri Poetic, between Kansas
City and Joplin, Will be seated as a mem
Der of the city council. He will repre-
sent the Sixth ward, having been elected
last Tuesday by vote of over to /.
The ward has been considered Demo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
ZINC WORKS CLOSED.
Large Number of Men Thrown Out of EN-
ploym emit at Pittsburg-

PITTsBURG, April THE Cherokee
zinc works north of the city and the
Pittsburg and st. Louis works northeast
have closed down. The reasons given
are the low price of spelter. and the ne
the factories.
1t is claimed they will fire up again in
go or 80 days. This throws large num-
Der of men out of employment and adds
to the local pressure of the times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
SANTA FE ROUTE.

Tuesday, April 10, the Santa Fe will
sell round trip tickets to all Texas points,
good for 30 days, at one fare for the
round trip. ROwLEY Bros,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

SO Kansas avenue.
SANTA FE ROUTE

SANTA FE ROUTE.
Tuesday, April 10, the Santa Fe will
sell round trip tickets to all Texas points,
good for 30 days, at one fare for the
round trip. RowLEY Bros,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

cratic, and for two years was held by
Democrats but the personal popularity
Of Mr.. Pollman more than overcame the
vote. Mr.. Pollman has lived here for
several years, owns a large amount of
valuable property and is one of the most
enterprising citizens of his ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

How to get a 10 yard dress pattern
free-for the next 10 days only Go to
213 Kansas avenue and purchase $500
worth of goods at one purchase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
BRODERICK'S RESOLU TION
Wants Pension Claim Agents to Show
Mora COnsidersai

Wants Pension Claim Agents to Show
More Consideration.
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Representative
Frederick of Kansas, has introduced in
the house, resolution requiring attor-
neys and claim agents having offices in
Washington and who prosecute claims
for pensions, to advise each of the claim
ants once every three months as TO the
condition of his, or her claim.
A preamble to the resolution recites that
some of these attorneys and agents
neglect and refuse to assist in preparing
evidence or give any information what
ever relating to clients claims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

The Topeka Grocery company now d
ing business at zoo Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
Texas ExcursfOn.

The Topeka Grocery company now do
ing business at FOG Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

Attend the band concert at Vinewood
park Sunday AFTERNOON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

Vitality, exhausted by overwork or
disease. is quickly restored by use OF
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

Kirkpatrick's shoe store has been
moved to 1888 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
NE STATE NORMAL BUILDING.
The Third Story Now Reached and Roo
VIII be Put Soon.

The Third Story Now Reached and Roof
VIII be Put Soon.
EMPoRIA, April 7.-Workmen are now
engaged on the third story of the Nor
NAL building and the roof will be put on
in few days. Carpenters, brick layers
and stone cutters are scattered through
the building from top to bottom, and il Is
one of the liveliest places in town. State
Architect Davis expresses himself as
well pleased with it, and says there is no
flaw in the work SO far.
The members of the board of public
works. as we'll as Mr.. Buckley, the con-
tractor. are anxious to have the work in
spected by anyone who feels an interest.
The auditorium is now beginning to take
shape and may be completed in time for
commencement exercises in June. 1t
will have a seating capacity of 1900
1t is built on the plan of the Schiller,
the new Chicago theater, and will be
probably the handsomest auditorium in
the state. 1t looks now, regardless the
prediction of many persons. that MIR.
buckley will be able to complete the
building within contract time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07
SMITH TRIAL FOR MONDAY.
All the Prominent POpu1ist officials Sum
inOned Witnesses.


lnOned Witnesses.
KANSAS CITY, April z. - J. A. Smith,
the populist of this city whom Commits
Toner King charges with libel in that he
told what he knew about the Lewelling
administration, will be tried next week,
beginning Monday. Over 100 subpPnas
have already been issued and as many
more will be issued before the end of the
week.
Many noted populists politicians have
been subpPnaed; among others, Mrs.
Lease, Governor Lewelling, Fred Close,
]. w. Breide nthal and Jim Legate.
1t is proposed to show that two of the
leading jointists of the city went ON the
note of one of the police commissioners
of this city for 5000. This evidence will
be used for the purpose OF laying foun-
dation to show that the present admins
tration is 'bleeding'' the jointists and
gamblers.
1t is understood that Smith is prepar-
ing to prove that all the charges contain
ed in the sensational letter sent to the
governor are true. The prosecution, SO
Smith says, will not be able to prove that
he wrote the letter, but the states attor-
news claim they will. In the event that
this is proven the outcome of the suit
will depend almost wholly on the testi-
mony of Bank Examiner Breidenthal.
In the letter King was charged with
offering Breidenthal $4,000 to drop the
fight he was waging the Board of
Police Commissioners of Kansas City,
Kansas. 1t further stated that the bank
examiner refused the offer. This charge
King said was a falsehood and he caused
the arrest of Smith on the charge of libel.
Smith says Breidenthal will testify to re-
ceiving the offer; King says he Will not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

We mend our customers laundry free
of charge Peerless Steam Laundry, 112
and ia West Eighth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

p. HOLMES. druggist. 731 kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-07

oxford Madras india
Shirtings at
TOPEKA SHIRT M'Fe. Co.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-17

the CELESTIALS LIE.
Continued From First Page.

with them. 1t is expected that early in
September the customs service Mt the
open ports Of Corea will be taken over
by the Japanese. the Coreans being at
present incompetent to administer it.
The new arrangement is officially
sanctioned by the government at
Seoul. Yet there is a possibility that
a show of opposition will be made
by the present collectors. chiefly Euro
peanS appointed by Chinese. C0rean
officials travel with the Japanese troops
in that country TO explain that for all
provisions required coinmsSarist re
ceipts will be duly given and payments
made. Per contra, the Chinese army,
has no commissarist, an lives as 1t can
Dv- plundering the districts through
which it passes.
The plague which deSOlated Hong
Kong has made It's appearance at Annoy,
some fifty cases having been detected.
Ii is supposed to have been brought 10y
victims who travelled from Hong Kong
overland 10 escape medical scrutinies.
A Circular Notice
Office to the members of The diplomatic
corps in Picking with request that it
be transmitted to their respective gov
ernments. 1t recites anew at consider
able length the story of the Cnrean
imbroglio. and presents the several
events from Chinese point OF view.
TronpS were originally dispatched by
Ii Hung Chang, it declares. solely i'll
response to the king of Corea's appeal
for aid in Suppressing a rebellion. These
troops did not enter Seoul, but went
direct to the districts in revolt.
AT the first rumOr OF their ap.
proach," the document states, 1.-The in.
SurgenlS dispersed and our army, hav-
lug brought merciful Keller to the dis
trtSsed people, meditated victorious
retirement. but Japanese army sud-
denly appeared on the scene, demand
ing that Corea should repudiate her
alliance with China and declare herself
independent, and making rules for the
alteration OF the government which
the king was required to conform to.
Since C0rea has been
\ Dependency Of China
from time immemorial. in consequence
of which condition of vasSalage the
Corean treaties OF Western powers were
duly approved and recorded in Pekin,
Japan's action was an offense against
the dignity and auth GRITTY of China"
This has been recognized by the Eng
fish and Russian governments, which
have eXhOrted Ener to desot flom her
unjustitiable course, but their eX-
tremely fair and just proposal has
been stubbornly rejected by ia
pan. Moreover, by most I'M
expected and treacherOus scheme
Japan commences hoStilities by
firing on and damaging our transport
ships. ana then attacked and sank the
British steamer flying the English flag.
China, therefore, can carry forebearance
no further. but feels constrained to
take etfecIual measures. This full
statement OF the circumstances under
which Japan lniquitously and unlaw-
fully commenced war is presented with
the expectation that the various govern
ments will hear with wondering con-
Germ and know where to lay the entire
blame which attaches to then."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-17
JAPANESE ARE DRAGGING.
Talk About Occupying Pekin in a
Short ime

LONDON. Sept. ia dispatch from
Shanghai dated today says that News
has reached Tien-Tsin that fleet Of
twenty-one japanese transports. coll
veying 10000 troops, sailed few days
ago from Japanese port. 1t is supposed
that it is the intention OF the Japanese
commander to land his forces at some
point on the Chinese coast. The Chi
nese fleet under the command of Ad-
miral Ting has sailed south for the pur-
pose OF inieIcepting the Japanese. Or
derS have been sent to all the Chinese
ports to maintain most careful watch
for the approach of the enemy. The
correspondent of the Times at Yoko-
hama, says: Large reinforcements of
Japanese troops have gone to Corea.
Wagers are being made in Toxic that
the Japanese army will occupy Pekin,
the capital of China, or Mukden, the
capital of the province of Leao-Tong.
MancEooria, on Nov. 3.
A later Shanghai dispatch saws that
adviceS have reached there from Ma
gasaki showing that IA number of Jap
anese troop ships conveyed by mcn-of-
war have left HiroshaIni. Isle Of Hondo.
bound for Chamulpo. Corea. These
probably are the vessels above
mentioned as being bound with large
Japanese force for China. Doubtless
exaggerated news of the movement was
received at TienTsin, and it was taken
for granted that the destination of the
army was China and its object the
capture Of some port which could be
used as the base of operations for
future movements. IL is now admitted
that the Chinese were defeated with
loss of 800 men in an engagement that
took place on Aug. Is.
A dispatch to the Standard from Ber-
lin says that Prince YZing. head OF the
foreign office az Pekin. has induced the
emperor 10 issue decree ordering that
henceforth no Chinese viceroy shall
NEEDLE IN foreign affairs The viceroys
have been informed that the foreign
policy will be conducted in the future
ex clnsively by the foreign office.
This, it is added, is unpleasant for Lii
Hung Chang. The yiceroys OF Nankin,
Canton, ManchorIa and kash Car have
all interfered more or less in such mat
tiers. The dispatch further says that
the emperor has received many letters
from Corean nOblemen and generals
assuring him of their undiminished
fidelity, despite the Corean kings dec
laration of Independence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-17
some SPORT.
The Result OF a Hunting Trip Of
'EriSCO Nimrods

The Result OF q Hunting Trip of
Frisco Niurods.
San Francisco Examiner.
One of the most successful hunting
trips made this summer was that of a
party OF live young men VINO returned
few days ago from the northern coun-
ties. The record of their exploits is
5000 trout, 80 salmon, q deer, PAN
theirs and 3 bears.
The party was arranged by Richard
ii. Follis Jr. and Willard Drown, Two
California Yale men, who took with
them James Follis, Archer Drown and
Vance Osmont as their guests. The
young men left San Francisco OH JaIy
II with their team, going north 300 miles
through Marin. Sonoma and Mendoclno
counties to COvelO, the last point which
can be reached by wagon.
There they engaged two hunters. and
with seven saddle horses and four pack
mules they proceeded seveniy-tive miles
into Trinity aud humboldt counties,
which proved TO them hunters para
disc. On lie way over they caught 5000
trout. 1000 or which were landed by
James Foiiis and $50 by WilliamDrown.
While on the north FORK of The Eel river
the party forked fifty salmon, whose
weight averaged twelve pounds each.
SO lively did The trout respond To the
casting of the fly that 800 of the fish
were several times taken out during
single morning.
Iwenty-seven deer were killed, Vance
Osmont carrying OFT the honors with
seven OF lie game. One of the achieve
ments of the trip was the killing of
large buck by Archer Drown. 1t
weighed $50 pounds dressed, anu is said
to have been the heaviest killed i'll that
country this season.
One evening as Richard Folis was
creeping along an overgrown trail in
search of the horses he heard growi,
and turning his head he saw not ten
feet away crouching panther, which
lie quickly dispatched. Another panther
was killed by Willard Drown from The
back OF his mule. Two bears were also
killed on the trip-One by Richard II.
FolliS Jr. and the other by Archer
Drown.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-17
SCRAPS of Sporf.

Saturday afternoon at4 o'clock there
occurred at kittsondale the athletic
event of the season. Five fast men tued
the scratch for special l0O-yard dash
tSweepStakeS), and after very exciting
nnish the event was Won handily 10y L.
A. Egan i'll the fast lime OF :l014. Glib
bonS was good second and f. Bohland
third. William L. Kelly Jr. and Thomas
1lerney acted as judges. and j. German
Us starter.
The game of base ball at Rosemount
yesterday between the RoSemouut
Clippers and the Babcock transfer
Team broke up III a row in the seventh
inning, with lne score standing Z to i'll
favor OF the BaDcock team. The feat
uceS Ot the game weIe the 1ielulng and
batting of Inc Babc0ckS.
The Dukes defeated the Junior Pho
neers yesterday by score of IA to =.
The terrific batting of the Dukes was
feature.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-17
Whisky, S1.25 Quart Bottle.

When you want whisky for medic
inal use you want it pure. Royal
Ruby" Rye Whisky is guaranteed pure
in every particular, and recommended
for the aged. the invalid and the con
valescent. Bottled only at distillery.
ROYAL RUBY PORT WINE.
Taste OF this wine, and you will know
why we call it Royal" A glass held
up to the light will show why we call it
Ruby. 1t is grand in sickness and con-
valescence, or where strengtheninge
cordial is required, recomme uded by
druggists and physicians. Be sure you
get Royal Ruby;'' don't let dealers
impose OH you with something 'just as
good" Sold only in bottles; prices
quarts. 81. Sold by Kennedy & Chit
tenden, . East Third street, st. Paul
Mimi.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-17
Revealed q Flaw.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Il wish you hadn't had your hair cut
so short, Harold" exclaimed the young
woman. turning away from him invol-
UNFAIRLY.
What difference does it make, dear
est?" asked Harold, with tender anxi.
ely.
'You-you have destroyed an iIlu-
sion," she sighed. That is ALL"
You didn't think l was poet, did
you, Clara, because l wore my hair
long%'
No; l never suspected you OF being
poet"
''Or an arlist?"
No"
Then what illusion haye l de-
stroyed?' he demanded.
''Perhaps / should say, Harold" she
answered, with tears in her voice, "that
you have unconscl0usly revealed fact
l never suspected, dear. Your ears
aren't mates"