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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
BRIEFS BY WIRE.

Three men were killed in the IL
linois Steel works in Chicago by the
explosion Of a steam pipe
IN Hartford, Conn, Congressman
Lewis Sperry was renominated by the
Democrats of the First district.
Otto Ray, United States Marshal
Bradley's deputy at Ottumwa. Iowa,
George Johnson for boot-legging.
Richard c. Mccormick. ex- gov
ernOr of Arizona, and represe NATIVE
of the United States at the Paris ex-
position, has been nominated for
congress by the Repu blicans of the
First New York district
A member of the Carnegie company
states authoritaJively that the steel
rail pool, which expires by agreem ent
on December S, viii not be dissolved.
nor will there be p reduction IN the
prices of the product.
At Yellow Springs, Ohio, Mrs Nc
Clure and her daughter Maggie were
fatally burned by the explosion Of
gasoline stove. The house caught
fire and the women were rescued
from cremation with difficulty
heavily loaded electric car collided
with a lum Der wagon at Hals6-ad and
Forty third street, Chicago, killing an
unknown boy and injurlng al of the
twenty-five passengers The car was
Torn W GpIAAbCES 4NCAG "a Tic IL ca
will die.
Paul Berger, said to be the Oldest
negro minstrel in the country, died
Of heart disease. He had been en-
ployed as turnkey in a down town
police station in Philadelphia since
his retirement from the stage. Berger
was 70 years old
An unknown man was held up and
murdered by tramps in Elkhart. Ind
The body was discovered just after
freight train had Pellod out The
pockets Of the dead man had evidently
been rif1ed. The murderers escaped
on the freight train
In Brooklyn the Mollenhauer sugar
refinery, employing $500 men, has
shut down for an indie finite time.
The Molleuhauer people say that
significant feature Of the market is
the fact that they have sold syrups
and molasses ahead. but there is abb
soluteiy no market for refined sugar.
In Denver Col. Judge Burns has
decided that the United Coal company
must carry out the contract of the
Leader CONF any, which the former
had assumed to supply coal to the
Commercial company. 1t is under
stood that the decision viii nullify
the combinatio formed to control
the Ignite coal supply of Colorado
and raise prices
Burler Ideal Oil Heaters Kitchen &
Marburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
KNIGHTS OF PYrAI6a
Powers Given the Supreme Lodge by thn
New CopstitutIon-spaar POINT.

Powers Given the Supreme Lodge by tnu
New cOnstitution--spoar Points.
The following powers are reserved by
the supreme lodge: 1ehpateHnnine qualia
its own protection and prescribe rules OF
procedures prescribe powers and duties Of
committees; prescribe powers and duties
of officers; to provide revenuei TO make
appropriations to provide and regulate
nonritualistio ceremonies; to define offs
lenses: to enforce DEGREES OF supreme tri-
bunal; to provide for issuance and rovo-
cation of grand lodge charters; to provide
for institution Of grand and subordinate
lodges; to secure conformity to supreme
law; to fix uniform conditions for attain
ment Of ranks; to prescribe benefits and
privileges OF membership; to prescribe
en- blems and jewels; to control the use az
the name Of the order; to provide ccrrih-
Gates, receipts and supplies to regulate
passwords; to prescribe good standing y
to provide laws governing suspended mem
bers and their reinstatement; to provide
for severance or transfer Of membership;
to provide for executing the powers Of tho
supreme govspPeFt+ az ~ en- ~
The new constitution took effect and
became Of force Immediately after its
adoption by the supreme lodge.
No nesting for the transaction Of buai-
ness or work shall be held and no excur-
sion or entertainment shall be had by a
subordinate lodge on the first day Of the
week, commonly called Sunday.
Each grand lodge may provide by law
that the subordinate lodges within its do
main shall or shall not pay weekly bene-
fits, that the question Of the payment
Of such benefits may be determined by
each subordinate lodge for itself
Should vacancy occur IN the mem Der
ship of the supreme tribunal during the
recess of the supreme lodge the supreme
chancellor shall fill the same by appoint
81 81
preIne lodge
Each subordinate lodge shall provide
for and pay upon the death Of member
thereof in good standing funeral benefit
Of not less than $40.
The operation of the statue relating 20
tho formation OF the supreme council "a
the uniform rank begins April i, 1895,
and resolution was adopted providing
that on THAI day all surplus moneys re-
manning In the exchequer Of the supreme
lodge to the credit of the military branch
of the order be placed to the credit Of the
newly created supreme council
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

New YORK. Oct 9.-The compositors
employed on the Tribune, all Of whom
are members Of typographical Union
No Q, went out on a strike last night.
AT the Tribune all inquiries were
referred 20 John E. MiIlholland. Mr..
Millholland said: For the last two
years our composing room has been
operated under the laws of the Inter
national typographical union. Our
stereotyping and press room depart
ments, however, are under the laws
of the Knights of Labor. To-day it
appears Big 8 passed resolution
peremptorily demanding we dismiss
the knights of Labor and employ I.
Il. Z. men in these two departments.
We were notified of the action BY the
president of the union. and have re-
fused to dismiss the men. as by 50
doing we would be placing ourselves
directly in antagonism to one branch
of organized labor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

HIAwArHA, Kan, Oct AT mass
meeting of the citizens Of Hawai- ha
and surrounding country held in the
opera house last evening. the $50. 600
stock asked for by the Pullman Club
was raised. Everybody is wild over
the success Of the enterprise Presi-
dent Meyer informed the citizens that
he would wire the club and have
thirty mechanics leave Pullman for
Hiawatha immediately. Enth usiastic
Rev J. B. Richardson, Captain J.
Schilllng, O. J. Nugent. Rev. Hustead
and others There are over 800 stock
holders, making a very strong com
pany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
Wreck on the Rock Island at
Happy Hollow, la.
Twenty-eight Freight Cars Top
pie Into a Gorge.
JUMPED THE TRACK.
Happy Hollow is Famed for Bad
Accidents.

TRENroN. Mo-, Oct e.-Meager re-
ports have reached Trenton of a bad
freight train wreck on the Rock
Island in Iowa. sixty miles from here
near the town of Seymour. A vest
bound fast freight jumped the track
at Happy Hollow, a place historical
for tragedies of like nature. Twenty
freight cars followed the heavy engine
into the gorge and Engineer Gerald
holland, Fireman Marshall Lower and
Head Brake man Charles E Dempsey,
all Of this city were instantly killed.
Conductor Sam Van Hook was in
jured All Of the dead men have ia M
lies superintendent White started
to the scene of the wreck with a
wrec king train and a mum Der of physi-
clans as soon soon as the news reached
Trenton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
How sam was BIsaohed.

A queer story comes from North
Carolina Sam Spence. a colored man
of Union county was in the woods
gathering wild grapes He elm bed q
tree and slipped off His foot. became
entangled in the vines and he was
suspended in the air by one foot.
Spence had to wait for assistance,
which did not arrive for more than an
hour. The blood all flowed toward
his head. and after he was taken
down he became very sick Since that
time all the wool on his head has
pulled out and he is getting almost as
white as a white man His skin first
began fading In spots, which have
now spread all over his body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
DIR. HOLINESS DEATH.
The AutOcrat Was Talking to His Son
When Called Away

The Autocrat Was Talking to His Son
When Called Away
BosToN, Oct. e.-The residence of
the late DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes
is closed to all visitors From neph-
ew of DR. Holmes it was learned
that the poet was sitting in his study
in his easy chair chatting with his
son. Judge Holmes. when death
came upon him without a moments
notice. He died at 1870 p. M No one
but Judge Holmes, his wife and the
servants were in the house. AIr.
Holmes passed a perfect summer, as
far as health was concerned, and
only returned short time ago
from his summer home IN Beverly to
his Beacon street resid ence. He had
bee suffering for a week from bad
cold. but his death was entirely unex-
pected even by the nearest mem bers
of his family. Messages of sympathy
from all over the country have been
received and many callers have left
cards at the house. The funeral will
be Wednesday noon at Kings Chapel,
and the services will be conducted by
DIR. Edward Everett Hale. a life long
friend. Interment will be IN the
Jackson lot at Mount Auburn The
pail bearers will be members Of the
family
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

A very simple and interesting cleo
trical experiment. may be made with
sheet Of brown paper. illustrating
IN a remarkable manner how the most
astonishing effects may be produced
by the simplest means Take a sheet
OF coarse brown paper. and after hold
ing it before the fire till it is perfectly
dry. fold it up into a long strip OF
about two inches wide. The magnet
is now complete To exhibit its at
tractive power, cut some strips of
writing paper about three inches long
and about as wide as these lines, then
place them upon the table, three or
four together. Now take the magnet
and draw It briskly under the arm
three or four times; it's electro mag
netlsm is instantly developed, aud be-
comes apparent when held over the
small strips Of writing paper, for they
fly up from the table toward the paper
magnet vertically by the wings of
lightning"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
CRISIS Is NEAR AT Hand.
Approaching Winter VIII Force the Japs
to Active Measures.

to Active Measures.
WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-The crisis Of
the China-Japan war is looked for
within the next ten days or two weeks
by those most interested and best in
formed on the contest The 1ega-
tions Of the two coun tries are
expecting daily to hear that the
decisive battle has been fought
This is based on the fact that the
Japanese have been grad ually closing
in and around Pekln, and the invad-
ing army is compelled by force of
circumstances to strike their blow at
once or not at all. The intense cold
which comes on about the middle of
October makes this imperative. The
japanese climate is very mild in
winter, and the Japanese troops
are wholly unprepared for the
rigorous climate about Pekin,
which is due within two weeks
The Chinese look upon this
as one of their defe nses-
and the Japanese fully apPre ciate the
fact that it compels them to ccncen-
trate their campaign for this year
into the next few weeks, and, if posi-
BILE, days For that reason they are
expected to make heroic efforts to de-
eide the contest at once. They are
without the heavy clothing, camp
equipments. etc, for campaign in
the bitter cold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
FLEEING FROM PEKIN.

Inhabitants Are Leaving That City In
View of the Japanese Advance.
New YORK, Oct. "a Shanghai dis
patch via London says: United Stat
Minister DENLY has warned the
American residents of Pekin that
that city is certain to be attacked by
Japan, and he advised that all the
women and children be sent at once
to places of safety
Already many of the wealthier ma
tives are departing, and many others
are making pre- paratiOns to follow
their example.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

weather I'm their IitF1e fshfng buaea
were the men who could yet restore
the American merchant marine upon
the seas and carry our flag in safety
through to all the ports Of the world
Mr. WilscQ continued his tariff
argument for fully an hour and was
succe eded by Mr. Meyers of Pennsyl-
vania and others It was five o'clock
when the meeting adjourned to re-
assemble at o'clock. and speaking
was continued until 1890.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-The sundry
service appropriation act con-
tains an item of precipitation Of
81, 500 for a portrait Of Benjamin
Harrison TO complete the gallery Of
presidents portraits in the White
house. Colonel Wilson. the superin-
tendent Of public buildings, has ac-
cordingly notified the ex- president of
the action OF congress, and has sug-
gested that he select an artist him
self and have the picture painted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

The origin Of the phrase ''Gone to
pot" has been traced to an old story
about a tailor OF Samarcand, who
lived near the gate Of the city on the
road leading to the cemetery. 1t is
said that this knight Of the shears
had outside his cottage an earthen-
ware pot. into which he dropped q
pebble for every corpse that passed
by, and at the end Of each moon
counted the numb Der. at length the
tailor himself died. and his neighbors
remarked, Poor fellow. he now is
gone to pot ALSO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-The Democrats
of this city last night, under the aus
pices of the Democrats club. ratified
the nominations of David B. Hill for
governor; Daniel NJ Lockwood for
lieutenant governor, and Judge
Charles F. Brown for judge of the
court of appeals The meeting was
held in Cooper Union and was ad-
dressed by John Boyd Thatcher, Sena-
tor J. W. Daniel of Virginia and ex-
Judge John e Fitzgerald Of Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

New YORK. Oct Colbert NJ. Spier,
as referee, has made the report to the
supreme court recomme nding that
Daisy Way Emmett IS entitled to de-
cree of absolute divorce from her hus-
band. Joseph K. Emmett, the young
actor, and that he be compelled to
pay her $40 a week for her support
and maintenance and an additional
$40 weekly for the support OF their
child. EIean or Eliza eth Emmett.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
ENLISTMENT NO BAR.
A Land OGce Decision in Favor OF 9
Old Soldier.

A Land Ohace Decision I'm Favor Of an
Old Soldier.
WASHINGTON, Oct .-Commissioner
Lamoreaux, of the general land Office,
has rendered q decision which has been
probably regarded as a precedent in a
number of cases yet to follow. It was in
the claim of Peres A Tisdale, of Nobras-
ka- He was living on presumption en-
try when the war broke out, when he en-
listed and served three and q half years.
Tisdale did not return to the land and
other tract This was denied by the
local officers, but the commissioner holds
that the man lost no rights by enlisting.
even ii he did not return to the land at
the close Of his service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

WEST PLAINS, No, Oct. 9--Bart
Carters trial for completely in the
Hunter Wilson murder in Baxter
county. Arkansas, last Decem be- has
ended at Mountain Home. Carte was
found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree, but it is believed his sentence
viii be committed to Imprisonment
for life in the penitentiary. as he
turned states evidence when first ar
rested and impllca ted Anderson
Carter and Jasper Newton, who were
shot down IN their cell by q mob in
February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

A 5-year-Old Boston boys ethical
philosophy was brought out the other
day. when his father told him how
glad he was that he had been such a
good boy all through Sunday. when
ne was left much to himself The boy
answered in a matter Of fact way. II
haven't been thinking about good I
think I'm better when / don't think
about it. ! don't think Of nything-
naughty or anything; 1 just think
about what good time I'm having"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

The net Increase in meIiibership LAST
year in the Knights and Ladies wis ~, 200,
the net increase in tents and hives, ESQ;
the number Of death claims paid by the
Knights Of Aaccabees alone IS 64s and
number Of payments on disability claiIna
1873, making the total disbursoment8
throughout the country during the year of
$l,o54, 210.
Grand River hive Of Detroit paid Frank
Burke, beneficiary of Mrs. Kate Burke
the death benefit OF 81, 900 nine days after
the proof Of death had been furnished.
The net increase IN the Knights and
Ladies' Of the Maccabees ia Michigan dur
ing the past year amounts TO 8, 45s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9. - Seere tary
Herbert is considering the advisa bill
ity Of detailing an officer of the navy
to proceed to the Asiatic station fer
the purpose Of observing the opera
tions Of the hostile fleets of China
and Japan and securing Information
in regard thereto Of interest to the
naval profession
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

Plants with white blossoms have a
larger proportion Of fragrant species
than any other; next comes red, then
yellow and blue; after which, and in
the same order may DO reckoned
violet. green, orange. brown and
black The flowers Of spring are
white and highly fragrant; those Of
summer are red and yellow and less
fragrant; those Of autumn and winter
are darker and with still less per
fuma-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

IRoNwooD. Mich. Oct John
RavelI, a farmer near this city. to-
gether with his family Of five. were
blown up by an explosion of giant
powder yesterday. Ravel and a
5-year-old son were killed Outr ght,
the bodies being mangled in a fright
full manner Mrs. Ravell and 6-year-
old daughter will undOu btedly die
The others were not dangerously
hurt. Raven was thawing out giant
powder in the oven of a stove prePar-
atory to blasting stumps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

CARTHAGE. No, Oct "A mystery
surrounds the whereabouts Of Ellis
Jackson, who left Carthage last week
to visit Kansas City and see the
Priests Of Pa1las As he has not re
turned nor written to his family they
are fearful lest trouble has befallen
him He is a contractor, but as his
affairs are all straight, no reason can
be assigned for his absence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

SALIVA, Kan, Oct. 9.-lVhen the
synod began its session yesterday
morning petition was read from the
Kansas Medical college at Topeka,
asking that the conference endeavor
to erect a Presby te alan hospital at
Topeka, and a committee was ap-
pointed to secure the necessary funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

ESrPoRIA, Kan, oct. 9.-The case of
the state VS.. Ben Weldon, charged
with violation OF The Murray law. was
before the district court yesterday
and resulted in a verdict Of acquittai
The jury was out but fifteen minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
MRS. HEMPSTEAD APPEALS
Her 81 O, 900 Damage suit Against the City
is Taken to the Supreme Court.

is Taken to the Supreme Court.
The Elizabeth Hampstead damage
suit against the city has been appealed
to the supreme court Mrs. Hampstead
wants the city to pay her $4,000 for the
loss or her husband who was killed by
driving of the Lincoln street bridge over
the Shunganunga May "a 1891
She also wants 800 for the horse which
was so badly injured it had to be shot.
The district court gave Mrs. Hampstead
judgment against the city for $4,000 but
she wants $4,000 and has taken her
case to the supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 9.-Department
of The Platte officials now agree that
Colonel Merritt Barber will not I've
court martialed for his conduct in
connection with the recent ting
of the Army of the Tennessee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
Cochran WIN Retire.

NEW York. Oct. Con gresham
Bourlze Cochran will not be a candi-
date for denomination There has
been no candidate decided upon to
succ eed Mr. Cochran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

NEWTON, Kan, Oct 9.-The Repub-
lican Editorial associate of the
Seventh congressional district met
here yesterday afternoon. An open
meeting was held at the rink last
night where 1900 people gathered to
hear Major J. K Hudson, of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

lace and chenille curtains, stand covers
and household speoialties at prices and
on terms you can afford to pay. No
canvassers- You are invited TO come and
get my prices and terms and see how
much you can save by calling. E w.
Hnghes. 218 East Fifth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

F'oRr SCOTT, Kan, Oct Classic
Stevens pretty colored girl 10 years
of age committed suicide here by
taking Rough on Rats She came
here from Arkansas City and has
relatives in Galena-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

"Thers 10 a Salve for every wound"
We refer 10 De Wits Witch Hazel SaIve,
cures burns, bruises. cuts, indolent sores,
a. a local application in the nostrils it
cures cararrh, and always cures piIeA
J. K Jones'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

Guaranteed to cure coughs and colds,
fSnow's Pine Expectorant." Price %
and 90 cents bottle For sale BY all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

A very large stock Of good serviceable
shoes for children's wear At very low
prices, ut Furman'a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

a large and well selected stock always
on hand AZ FurInan'n, No. 604 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

To buy standard makes in fine shoes,
they At the feet, are more comfortable,
will retain the shape and wear longer.
Try them at Furman'a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

During tho months of July and August
there were 377 Workmen admitted to rlem-
bership- at the present time there arc
1876 paid applications on hand awaiting
medical examinations. Total numb Der OF
members secured in 10 months, $40.
Present mem bership, !, 900.
Lodge No / Will soon be instituted in
Rhode Island.
Calvin B. Brockett general deputy for
Connecticut, reports a general resumption
Of business, which promises well for na-
terna1 associations
Fine F9ocker Knfvaa Kftchau 81 Mar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

ALBANY, n Y, Oct 9--Senator
Hill passed the entire day at his law
Office and saw a few visitors E. J.
Lee, district organizer of the Knights
of Labor. was in and Samuel Boards
ley, of Utica, called to make arrange
ments for the senator's speaking
there My campaign will open in
Syracuse. said the senator, 'son
Thursday night and from that time
on I viii be actively engaged The
prospects are bright
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

We put On new neokbands on shirts
Peerless Steam Laundry, Ia and Ia
wv est Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

Small in size. great IN results: De
Wits Little Early Risora Best pill for
Constipation, best for Sick Headache
BEST Tor Sour Stomach. J. K JonoA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

Road the "W Wants" Many Of them are
as interesting a. Jews itemA See if is
in not M.