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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
Observer weather Bureau, Director.
MYSTERIES OF ONE BIKE.

A Brothers wheel Used With DIsas-
trOus Results by Two Sisters
There is a New York family which
has a country place IN Westchester
sOunty. In the family are two young
women who lin town, at any rate) are
extremely dignihed and extremely
conventional There is also 8
brother, who became infatuated with
the idea that it would be good exer-
cise for him to ride bicycle On
mcBnlight evening, when the brother
was not at home, the two sisters stole
quietly out to the barn and brought
forth the bicycle. They were arraved
In strange and weird costumes which
they had improvised for the occasion
They wheeled the ssmachine' over to
the tennis court and then. for
the benefit of the sleepless
stars and the wide-awake moon,
gave an exhibition of attempted
bicycle-riding which would make
the fortune Of a rOOf-garden manager.
The result of that little performance,
not counting in the bicycle, may be
summarized as follows: One wrecked
tennis net. two broken poles, twenty
Eve square yards Of ruined turf,
crushed and broken shrub berry in large
quantities. one twisted ankle, one knee
cap bruised two arms stiffened. and
seventeen separate and distinct black
md blue spots
Its funny" say the girls con-
6dentially. that bicycle goes back
ward when you want it to go ahead,
and can run into two dozen things at
one time.''
''What I can't understand" says
the brother to the whole family, sis
how load of brick fell on my bicycle
when it was looked up in the barn"
The girls have nothing to say to
this, and when their brother is in
their presence they heroically walk
without lmping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
THINGS LOOK BETTER.
T. b. Jennings Weekly Weather-CrOp
BuIletin a CheerfuI One.

T. b. Jennings Weekly Weather Crop
Bulletin Cheerful One.
The following is the weekly weather
crop bulletin Of the Kansas weather ser
vice for the week ending September 10,
1894:
The conditions have been very favor
able this week, for although there has
been daily average of nearly six de-
Rrees excess in temperature, yet the sun
shine has been more nearly normal, while
the rainfall has generally been much
above the average. Abundant rains
have fallen over the larger portion of
the state, being least in the north and
northwestern counties and greatest in
the southeastern.
The greatest excess of rain occurs in
the southeastern part of Marion, across
Chase and Greenwood into the southwest
part OF Wo0dson.
During the week pastures have fresh
ened, the old grass has sERreened up" and
new grass has started Wheat that was
sown right after harvest is coming up
and at the close Of the week is two inches
high, fax and oats that were shelled in
harvesting are growing, gardens have
revived, apples have ceased to fall, buff
falo grass is green, meadows have en-
tirely changed their appearance, and
stockwater is becoming more plentiful.
July planted corn is silking in the
south. The coming week will see much
ground prepared for wheat.
7. B JENNINGS,
Observer Weather Bureau. Director.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

In Russia when a person happens to
possess a nightingale which is a good
singer, the bird is made a sort Of
teacher of music to others of his kind
IN the neighborhood. Many Russians
seem to be in the habit of keeping
pet nightingales and the neighbors
bring their cages to the owner Of the
finest one, that the Inexperienced
birds may listen to the singing Of
their master. The latter are reported
as keeping quiet and listening in
tently. Then after a while they ven
ture a note or two, then another, and
another, till they have caught the
song and can go through with it. It
is said that the nightingale sits in APP
parent meditation. as if inwardly re-
hearsing, and then bursts out into
song.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

YTyHE FIRST PAPER IN KANSAS TO Sc
= cure the leased wire service Of the Associated
Press. controls exclusively for Topeka the Full
Day Service Of this greas organization for the
collection OF news A telegra ph operator In the
STATE JOURHAI ofIice is elnp toy8d for she sole
purpose OF taking this report. which comes con
tInuously from 1850 a t1l 400 p. m with
bulletins Of important news up TO y. r1-l over
q wire running Into this ones and used only for
the day Associated Press business between tn9
hours above named.
Eaw-.rhe STATE JOURNAL IS the only paper In
Kansas receiving the Full Day Associated Press
Report.
EB-The STATE JOURNAL has regular aver
age Daily LEGAL Circulation tn Topeka Of more
than all other Capital CftT DMAltes Com
btm@d, and Double that of its principal
paper
to- Member o. the American Newspaper
Publishers Association.
EI-The STATE JoUREAn Press Room 70
equipped with 8 Lightning Web Perfecting
Printing Press-Eh8 handsOrlesb and fastest
piece Of printing machinery in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
DEMOCRATS ALL GONE.
Details of the Republican Slaughter in
Maine.

Details of the Republican Slaughter in
Maine.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept 1.-THE Republi
cans regard the result of yesterdays
election as the biggest victory they have
ever achieved in this state.
The vote for governor, which two
years ago was 130, 900, is reduced $4,000
to 90 900, but even with this il is alleged
that CIeaves has received 10000. In
every one of the sixteen counties of the
state, the Democracy has been defeated
Every city in the state has probably
gone Republican, which is something
phenominal The returns show nothing
but Republican gains. The returns SO
far Indicate that johnson, Democrat will
not get over 3d. 600 votes, to $4,000 cast
for him two years ago, and this may be
reduced by later returns.
All four of the Republican congress-
men are elected by largely increased ma
jorities.
The Republicans have carried both
branches of the Legislature, electing a
solid senate, which two years ago stood
80 Republicans and one Democrat In the
house Of representatives, which consists
of 151 memb ers. and which two years
ago stood LOT Republicans and fOrty-four
Democrats, the Republicans. it is be-
lieved, have elected 10 members, while
the remainder have been elected by the
Democrats and POpulists.
P. M.-The latest returns indicate
that the Democrats will have but four
teen in the house against 1877 Repub-
icans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

SENATOR PEPPERS statement that he
voted for a tariff on salt because the tar
if matter was a grab game in which
each member tried to get all he could
for his constituents, will hardly Justify
such a course IN the eyes Of the people.
Unless free salt would reduce the price
of that commodity to the consumer, he
needed no excuse or apology for his vote.
If on the other hand. tariff on salt was
to put money into the pockets of dozen
men at Hutchison at the expense of the
rest of the people of the state, then his
vote on that phase Of the bill was hardly
Justified
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

GENERAL CoxEY is making his cam
paign for congress in the Massillon dis
trict In a unique way, If he should sue
coed it may reasonably be expected that
the circus method Of carrying on a
campaign will become popular An or
ganization Of a similar scheme was pro-
posed By some Populists in this state two
years ago, but it fell through for either
lack Of money or Of nerve 70 carry il out
Another result Of the success OF the
Coxey method would be the demonstra-
ton Of the value Of advertising in poll
tics. Wherever liberal and judiciOus
advertising has been tried it has paid
and why should it not pay Coxey9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

A writer recommends girls who
wish to make money at a healthy &C
cupatiOn to try the raising Of flower
seeds for market Begin, he suggests,
with the seeds of some such popular
flower as the sweet pea or aster or
phIox, set aside some choice plants,
and train them for compel ition; go to
= dealer in flower seeds in your town
Dr community and tell him what you
are doing and ask him to give your
seeds trial Advertise in your local
paper and by and by you viii have
built up for yourself a business and
be earning something all the time
As an instance of extreme success the
writer refers to sweet pea enterprises
that bore seed abundantly. one Of
them three tons IN a year. which were
sold at q good profit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

INDEPENDENCE in politics is the puri-
flying element that drives out corruption.
Vote with whatever party suits you, but
insist that the men who hold Office in that
party shall be worthy your vote. Always
reserve the right to turn them down if
they are not the right kind of men. It's
the independent element In the Populist
party that is going to vote against evil
leaders In that party this year, and it was
she independent voter ia the Republican
party who rebuked his party two years
ego. The Independents voter is the hope
Of the country. No very big political
deals can be put through II he Il on
guard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

A volunteer sham fight took place re-
Gently in England. During the retreat
a Scotch volunteer, IN scram bling
through some bushes, stuck fast in a
hedge. One of the advancing foe.
seeing the situation, for a joke came
toward the unfortunate volunteer a
full charge, with his bayonet fixed
and ferocious look on his face. The
poor fellow in the hedge, seeing the
threatening aspect of affairs, bawled
out at the top Of his voice; 'sHaud on,
you idiot; dinna ye ken it's only in
fun2"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
SEED WHEAT FOR ALL.

The santa Fe VIII Haul seed to the suffer
ers Free.
At the Santa Fe general managers Of
fee this afternoon it was announced that
the Santa Fe has made arrangements to
haul seed wheat into the counties of
Kansas and Oklahoma where there have
been crop failures free of charge.
Applications for this free transporta-
ton must be made direct to f. c. Gay,
general freight agent, who with the land
Commissioners, John E Frost, will have
charge of the matter. The distribution
of the seed wheat will be entirely in the
hands of the county commissioners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

THE influential papers in this state are
joining the 6TATE JOURNAL in calling
attention 70 the evil Of judges taking
railroad passes We hope they will keep
up the agitation. Next winter let as
have some wholesome legislation on this
subject Meantime the judges ought to
return their rasses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

The so-called Municipal League
which started out 20 prosecute the joint
keepers, ought to become a municipal
league in earnest and enlarge ita sphere
and it's membership. There ID room for
much educational work in line with what
is being done by municipal leagues in
nfhar citiaa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

IT IS agreeable to note that Gaspard c.
Clemens in his new novel happily mar
riea everybody OF Mr. Clemens, fortu-
nately doesn't believe in anarchy in the
relations between men and women,
whatever he may think about it politi-
ca1ly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

SENATOR PETER says this session of
congress was nothing but a ''grab game"
SO the senator grabbed at salt and wool;
with Indifferent success, however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

IT ID TO be hoped that the pretty little
suburb OF Lowman Hill is not to be
rended asunder, because the Rev. Rich
ard Wake stands on his rights as a citizen
and insists on talking prohibition to the
nenDie there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

TIE Mayor has the old-fashioned no
ton that he is mayor OF all the people in
Topeka. and not merely the representa-
tive Of a party. This is one Of the few
old fashioned notions that this age ought
70 a-1oraa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

KIowA County Signal: The STATE
JOURNAL Of Topeka is the only reliable
Republican Newspaper published at the
state capital; and it gives all the news,
e10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

CHARLIE HOLIDAY will have more
fun out or running for Office than he did
ont of running a newspaper Charlie
always looks on the cheerful side of
everything; one may say, on the humor-
oua side
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

fight between Corbett and Jackson re-
suited in a complete failure, Jackson abb
sOlutely refusing to put his name TO the
articles Of agreement as signed BY CoI-
hiatt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

WILL Col Tomlinson shut up all the
wicked drug stores when he is elected pro-
bate judge2 The colonel never drinks a
drop, and can't be expected to look with
too kind an eve ON Illegal LIQUOR selling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

"THE Autobiography of a President"
In this months Cosmopolitan, ought to be
read by every body who is in danger Of
becoming too much Of a partisan. Even
Senator ingalls, could enjoy q laugh
over it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
WON'T FIGHT.

The Standardization Contest has Been
Declared OF.
CHICAGO, Sept 1.-The efforts Of the
Sioux City Athletic club to bring off a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

THE withdrawal Of JEFF Hudson in the
Third district means that the fight il
over in that district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

The classification of new students at
Washburn college is in progress today.
The committee on classification are Profs.
l. D. Whittemore, +. w. Ellis and Prn-
cipal N. II. Frank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

N. D. Todd receiver of the bridge across
the Missouri river at Atchison. The APP
plication was made by first mortgage
bond holders. who hold $S5O,OOO Of
bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

THE hard pressed farmers of Kansas
expected so much from the Populist par
ty. It is a shame that they have been SO
daceived
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

JEFF HUDSON throws up the sponge. Is
the Populist party marching through a
slaughter house to an open grave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

NOTHING prevents a man from being a
Democrat One Of the hardest workers
in last Saturdays convention is an avowed
socialist and an able advocate of 50
cialism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

PASTOR WAKE is being more or less
prosecuted for his opinions. He will find
that the right Of free speech while not
denied. involves a great many incon-
veniences
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

The Kansas Retail jewelers. association
met last night at the Throop. There
were fourteen members present from
Kansas and Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
TIE UP TO EACH OTHER.
Japan and COrea Make a Treaty Offensive
and Defensive.

WASHINGTON, Sept ia telegram
was received at the Japanese legation
this morning to the effect that an i'm
portant treaty offensive and defensive had
been negotiated between Corea and
Japan which automatically defines the
relations Of the two countries towards
each other and toward China.
The treaty was signed at Seoul on the
Goth of August
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

Small in size, great in results: De
Wits Little Early Risers. Best pill for
Constipation, best for Sick Headache
best for Sour Stomach J. K Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

T. b. Sweet, will deliver an adj
dress before the students Of Washburn
college tomorrow at II a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11
Es.xour Hair Dry and Brittle. FAIL

ing ont or LuTDIng IIT--T
These are only indications that the fol-
licies or roots OF the hair are getting
weakened or diseased BeRgs' Hair
Remover will strengthen and invigOrate
the follicies and the hair viii regain its
natural color and become soft, glossy and
healthy. Sold BY w. R Kennady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

WASHINGTON, Sept 11.-Forecast till
p. m, Wednesday-FOr Kansas-Fa air.
slowly rising temperature; southerly
winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

Fifty young ladies for next week to
appear in Around the World in Eighty
Days" Apply at Topeka theatre to Mrs.
VIII Lawler
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

Try Topeka Drug Co
Upder Opera House. for good REnnkA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-11

ALrHEN & McNANUH,
$40 Kansas ave.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-03-19
THE PLANS COMPLETED
Aud tho Contracts Lot for tho
Whooling Park Casino.
H LARGE, COMNODlOUS STRUCTURE
With Accommodations for Several
Thousand Auditors, Rcfresimcnt
Rooms aud All Needed Accessories.
Vast improvements lntcndod-At
Mozart Park.

Mcaurs. F~runzhcim & Gicscy, tho
architects, have completed tho pIans for
tho Wheeling park casino, and the cor.
tracts havo been lot for its construction.
Indeed work on tho excavation and
masonry has already mado good pro-
gross. Max Lang has this contract. Tho
earth removed from its sito Is being
used to level up tho lower part OF the
present rear enclosure 20 that hereafter
it will all be practically Oh II level with
tho entrance. The casino will stand ut
tho edge OF tho present enclosure, next
tho road, cast Of the arbors. Tho en-.
closure is to DO considerably enlarged
and the horse sheds removed.
The carpenter work contract was
awarded to Woods Bros, the iron
trusscs to tho Canton wrought iron
bridge company, tho roofing TO Schcn-
erline Bros. Tho painting has not yet
boon lot.
The building will DO 100 by 20 feot,
exclusive OF porChes. Tho front Is Of
circular form, with q twonty-ioot porch
extending from it There arc outside
steps to the porch roof, whore there
will be p~romenados, chairs and tables,
and inside stairway TO the balcony in
side. Another stairway descends into
tho basement, which will be all above
ground. 1t will contain n bar 81 by As
feet, and n dining room 81 by 50, be-
sides n roomy kitchen, pantriGs, etc.
The floor will be level IN tho middle
OF the auditory proper, SO thu the seats
can be removed for dancing or to place
refreshment tables. About this are
other seats in tiers in regular theatre
style, and tho floor OF the balcony will
be built in tho same way. The struC.
turo will seat $500 people easily, and
nearly as many moro can be accommo.
dated on the porches. eight doors eight
feet wide opening from tho first floor
and fifteen windows Of tho came width
from tho balcony, sc that tho audience
can hear and see RboU. as well outside
rs in. II will DO OF frame, with huge iron
trusscs to support tho roof. Tho stage
will be n feature, the %prosconium being
10 by Is feet and tho entire stage 50 feet
wido and IS feet deep. The height OF
the main auditory from floor 10 coil
ing will be IS ieet.
This and other improvements the
park managers contemplate this season
will cost $4,000. Additional stock is
being subscribed to raise tho mount.
It ia expected the casino will be all ready
for public inspection by May so. aud
for the formal opening by the EIks q
week or two hitter.
Work will begin on the new bowling
alleys at the park thia morning, and it
is thought they will DO ready for use by
April /.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-03-19

Eellaire was visited by two very sud-
den deaths Saturday nigh, and yester-
day morning. Bessie Bailey, a strong
and hearty colored girl, enjoyed herself
with the young folks Saturday even
ing and while out ate n saucer OF ice
cream. Returning to her home she alto
a lot OF dried peaches, and at II o'clock
she was dead. Tho ice cream and
peaches produced q fatal collie. The
other was Joseph Duffy. lie got up
about 9 o'clock yesterday morning and
was sitting around Mrs. McKclvey'a
boarding house waiting for breakfast.
At ten minutes TO s breakfast was M
nounced and Just as Duffy arose TO 20
into tho dining Dol he gaspod and fell
and a few minutes later he was dead.
Duffy was i battle blower. but had not
worked for q long time. He had been
ailiaG for q day or two. His homn was
formerly in Pittsburgh and the body
was gent thsre.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-03-19

Some time Saturday night or yester-
day morning thieves entered tho gro
Gerry store OF Montgomery & Son, on the
northeast corner OF Virginia and Penn
streets on tho Island. They got some
small change and n few cigarettes. 1t
is believed that the robbery was coin.
mitted by boys.
Last night Max and Pete Voelker,
white boys. aged Il and 70 respectively,
and Earl Nuzum. co!ored, aged II, were
arrested on the Island by Officers Por.
ter, Stump and Myers, and brought
over. They at first denied all knowl-
edge OF the burglary, but after being
separated they Tossed up, and said this
was the third time they had been in
tho same store. They will be taken be.
lore Squire GiIlespy this afternoon, and
probably be sent TO the reform school.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-03-19

Samuel Craig died at Tiltonville yes
terday morning, aged about u years.
lie resided at Martins Ferry for TWEEN
ty-sir years, until his brother James
moved to Til,onvilIe about n year ago,
and since that time he had lived thore.
lie was n OF tho oldest glassworkers
in the Ohio Valley, having worked at
the Central and Buckeye for many
years. lie was a member OF Company
X, First Virginia cavalry, and was an
uncle OF Thomas Craig. OF Martins
Ferry. The deceased was one OF eleven
children, seven boys and four girls. All
are now dead except James Craig, OF
TiItonyille,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-03-19

Five weeks ago aad again two weeks
ago Berkeley's meat shop and residence,
at Martins Ferry, was robbed OF con-
siderable cash. Both times lie and his
family were away from home. Ycster.
day about daylight Officer Och went to
the house and lay in wait, expecting au-
other visit from the thieves. lie caught
Edward Seuske in tho net OF robbing n
bed room, but Scnske gave him the
slip. lie was captured At Q o'clock last
night by Och aud locked up. Seusko
confessed to both tho other robberies.
lie is n boy Of sixteen aud has been in
the reform school.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-03-19

In tho police court Saturday evening
John Walcker was fined 81 and costs for
disorder. He was ilourishing u pistol
and terrified the neishborhood.
Lincoln 0'uare, colored, was locked
M by Officer Carney on 4 disorderly
charge. lie is accused OF whipping his
father. The same officer put in Harry
Hollinger on tho same charge, and Or
ficer llabericId put in Fred Martin
and Harry Johnson, also disorder
lies. Officer Herbert locked up LOWS
Martin for disorder, and "lIazel Kirke,"
a prostitute, for being drunk on the
street,