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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11
SNAP SHOTS At HOME NEWS.

This looks like Indian summer.
State Auditor Van B. Prather is i'm
proving in health.
James A. Troutman made a speech in
AtchIson last night
| 0Pancakes and maple syrup now ap-
/ pear on the bill of fare.
| The clerks in the Santa Fe general Of
fees were paid yesterday.
An occasional stray watermelon still
finds its way TO the market
DR.. Reid Alexander was a director OF
Q Merchants National bank.
The county auditors report has been
approved by the county commissioners.
The stonecutters at the new court
house have organized Republican
Flambeau club.
The Merchants National bank is closed
this afternoon on account of the funeral
of DR.. Alexander.
The WomAn's Progressive Political
league has furnished room for the meet
ings at l16 East Eighth street
State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal
has received notice that the Bank of Vic
toria will close up its business.
Sergeant Jennings says our promised
cold wave has switched off and Is gOin &
east through the northern states.
1t is reported that an eastern man sent
$l,2O0 to Topeka friend to bet against
Lewelllng. He can't tind any takers.
The last number of the Christian En-
deavorer contains good picture Of Miss
Ruth Nash Of this city on the drst page.
The drum corps and Republican
Flambeau club hustled a crowd for the
political meeting in Lowman Hill last
night
The boy who hangs around a cigar
store in the evening and goes to school
in the daytime always finds his lessons
too long
Major Morrill, has agreed with To-
peka Republican that forty light hours
after his inauguration there will be 4 new
board of police commissioners in To-
peka-
Secretary Coburn of the state board of
agriculture says the Russian thistle has
obtained a foothold in Atchison county
near Muscotah.
The Athletic clubs foot ball team has
arranged to play game with Law
ing to arrange game with Ottawa uni
versity.
An effort is being made to have the su-
preme court issue a writ of habeas
corpus for the release of W. E Smith.
the Wichita child murderer from the
Sedgwick county Jail
The fire at z 30 last night was in the
small house at GA Polk street, occupied
by j. Raffelock- hanging lamp fell
and exploded. Damage, $50. The house
was owned by F. g. Hentig.
The quarterly report of the state board
Of agriculture has been issued. It con-
tains among other things statistics about
the value Of wheat as animal food. The
report covers 200 printed pages.
Frank Welch. aged 10, was bitten in
the cheek by bulldog in the livery sta
bic at Seventh and Van Buren, streets
yesterday. His mother will have the
owner of the dog. Hackman Wiley, ar
resIed-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11
father is editor and proprietor of the
Stafford Republican.
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Companies Organized To do Business in
Kansas Granted Charters.
The following charters have been fled
with the secretary Of state:
The Kansas City Traction company Of
Kansas City. Kan. Capital stock. 8 ,O00-
0O0. Directors, Bird 8 Colen of Brook
Ign. ". J. Smith and w. H Lucas of
Kansas City, No, and c. w Trickett,
Frank D. Hutchins and @. T. Hutchins
Of Kansas City, Kan
The South Fork Irrigation company of
Ulysses Grant county. Capital stock,
$1,000 Directors. W. E. Hutchinson of
Ulysses, J. M. Elwood. d. Z Nicholson,
4. III. Harris and l. p. Main Of Zlonville.
Manhattan post No p, G. A. r., Of
Manhattan, Riley county. Trustees, W.
F. Allen, R. J. Berkley, W A. Lin
booker. R. B. CARRIER and :. ". Baxter
The Joy Creek Church of Christ, High
land township. Washington county.
j. p. McGreW and Charles Griffith.
The university Of Kansas City, Kansas.
directors and trustees H J. Heintz, Pitts
burg, Pa, J. 5. Chick. l. w. Keplinger,
@. Ill. st. John, Geo. H. Miller, j. W.
May. G. H. Chaplin, Chester Bullock and
]. 5 Davis Of Kansas City; c. L. Nagee,
Pittsburg, Pa, Geo. c. smith, St Louis,
Mo-. Il NJ. Meyers, Beaver Falls, Pa, F.
I. Tagg, Baltimore, Md, T. j. Prosser,
st Louis. a II. Widney. Castleton, H.,
W. E. Gillespie, Pittsburg, Pa, w. b
Hendricks, Fit Scott, w. A Morris, Wich-
ita, 5. 5. Geddo, Des Moines. d. 8 Steph-
ems, PIttsburg, Pa, W. B. Van Sandt.
Cincinnati, H. G. Fink, Springdale, Pa,
II. J. Shepherd Wichita, and @. 5. Brad
ley, Holdredge, Neb.
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BURGLARS PREVENTED.
4 Daring Attempt Made to Rob tn
Wi1kesbarre, Pa, PostOfice.

4 Daring Attempt Made to Rob the
WiIkesbarre, Pa, PostOfice.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa. Oct IA daring
attempt was made to rob the postoffice
in this city at an early hour this morning
by two men who had secreted themselves
in the building When the night clerk.
Lewis Carney. opened the door leading
from the mail room proper to the main
entrance for the purpose of collecting
mail from a box in the corridor he was
confronted by q man who thrust Z re-
volver in his face and told him to throw
up his hands.
The clerk was frightened almost to
death, and jumping back slammed the
door in the face of the burglar. The
assistant clerk blew a police whistle. and
several officers were soon on the scene
The burglars had fed however.
Frank Charles was arrested about an
hour after the attempted robbery on sus-
Picion- The post0tfice IS situated IN the
heart of the city. and the would be burg
lars doubtless thought Carney was alone
IN the office, as It WAS time for his assist
ant to be of duty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11
CHAROWHAs IS RAIDED.
The Greek Peanut Dealer is charged With
Selling Liquor.


Selling Liquor.
The peanut fruit hop tea parrot stand
of Louis Charowhas on the east side of
Kansas avenue between Seventh and
Eighth streets was raided by Constable
Williams of Justice Furry's court and
Deputy Sheriffs Tom aud De Wilkerson
yesterday afternoon.
The officers were armed with a var
rant charging him with selling liquor,
which was sworn to by two women Louis
was in, as he generally j., for he dev0tes
his time wholly to his business
1t required a great deal of time to ex-
plain to Louis what was up Louis com
prenension Of English is not extensive,
and the constable has allowed consider
able dust to accumulate on his Greek
grammar. BY diligent searching the
officers found two bottles of inferior beer
and Jug of whisky. "Looy," as he is
called, did not hurry bit in closing up
the store. but took his own time in bring
ing IN the peanuts and things from the
sidewalk. aud last, but not least, taking
care of the parrot
''Say, Looy." yelled an urchin, who'll
feed the parrot while you're gomez
"Looy" replied in his native language.
but it sounded emphatic.
On the way to ustice Furry's court.
@Looy" stopped at P. L Bonebrake's Office
and made arrangements to have that
gentleman act az his bondsman.
At the justice court Mr. Furry said:
"Louis, do you know what you are
charged With"
~Ne?7
"Yes-"
Charged With"
sYes, do you known"
ME, charged with whatfr
You are charged with selling liquor"
"AIefv
Yes, you"
"Oh, sell whiska, that's all right"
~ Risky and beer both"
"lIe sell beer?'
"Ihat's the charge"
she no sella beer. Me no sell whiska.
DE drink whiska and beer all the time.
but me not sell none Fellahs offer me
"a dollar n
Il tx your bond at $780, interrupted
Justice Furry.
dots all right" replied Louis, me
have a tOusano dollars in de bank. ana
me have a tousand in de store.D
he didn't go to jail, and within an
hour Louis And his parrot were doing
business at the old stand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Items ofInterest About Topeka People and
Visitors in Town.

Visitors Town.
A fashionable assent lage gathered in
Grace Cathedral last evening to witness
the marriage of Miss Edna Lakin, only
daughter OF Mrs. Z. A Belcher, and DIR.
w. n. West. A few minutes before half
past o'clock Mrs Campbell, the church
organist, began the beautiful march from
Lohengrin, and the bridal party entered
the church. The four bridesmaids came
from the sacristy and the groom and best
man, Ar John Poster, from the organ
side; the bridesmaids, Misses Franc Lit
tlefeld, Rosamond Horton, Bessie Gibson
and Mary Colwell. proceeded half way
up the center aisle. meeting there the
maid OF honor. Miss Theresa ROssington,
the bride the arm Of her mother, and
the four ushers, Ralph Peterson, Frank
Clark, Charles Thomas and Fred Kings
ley, and, turning, led the way to the
chanceI steps. where a semi-circle was
formed on either side of the bride and
groom, maid of honor and best man by
the ushers and bridesmaids. Dean Col
well then began the Episcopal ring ser
vice, assisted BY Dean Millspaugn. the
low music OF @Oh. Promise Ne" accom-
panying the words. Al the conclusion
Of the ceremony the bride and groom
assembled to the cnancel rail and received
the benediction-
As the procession left the church
MendelssOhn's wedding march was
played
Green and white prevailed in the
church decorations, with palms along
the chancel and bridal roses on the altar.
Miss Rossington was gowned in nile
green mousseIine de sole over green
silk, low in the neck and sleeves to the
elbow: she wore a half veil OF white
tuIle and carried bridal roses
The four bridesmaids were dainty
frocks- of white swiss muslin with
valenciennes insertion The round necks
sIig hfly low were b0rdered with rufiies
of swiss aud the big pulled sleeves were
edged with deep ruf1es also, and were
met BY white suede mOusquetaire gloves.
The young ladies wore sashes Of nile
green ribbon and half wells of tulle, and
carried white roses.
The brides gown was an exquisite
creation Of ivory satin, duchesse. around
the square yoke of pulled satin a deep
bertha of accordian plated chiffon fell
10 the waist and was caught
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up on each shoulder with
smart bow of satin ribbon; the collar was
very high of the softly folded chiffon
Across the front of the trained skirt a
plated 1ounce of chiffon was testooned
and fastened with tiny ribbon bows. A
long tulle veil fell to the hem of the
gown ali the way around and was draped
slightly on the right side and caught up
on the left shoulder with pearl pins Her
slippers were Of white satin, her gloves
of white suede, and she carried prayer
book bound in " bite.
Mrs Belcher. the brides mother, wore
a handsome black silk toilette with big
leg o. mutton sleeves and high collar Of
lavender satin and rutt1es OF thread lace
A reception was held at the brides
home on Topeka avenue from nine until
eleven for the relatives and Intimate
friends and green and white decorations
were found there. A thick growth Of
vines draped the doorway, and ferns.
palms and garden flowers all found
place.
The wedding gifts were very beauti-
full. and represented many friends from
a distance as well as those nearer. Dr.
and Mrs West are popular young society
neoDle here. and will be at home after
November 1, at 1898 Topeka avenue.
Among the out of town guests we're
Dean Colwel and daughter Mary - OF
Colorado Springs, Mr.. and Mrs I'll
Lewis of Kansas City, Air. and Mrs.
Albert FIintham Of Lawrence, and Mr..
Samuel Lakin of Bloomfield, Ill
Mrs. veaIe's Thin Bile Party
Mrs. Geo. w. veale and Mrs. Geo
VeaIe, Jr., gave delightful thimDle
party this afternoon at the formers
home on Quincy street The guest OF
honor was Miss Fannie Woodland Of
Atchison and the other guests were
Mesdames DR.. Redden. Davis, J. +. Girls
void. j. Weiss, J. b. Hayden, l. G. Was
son, IL Butterheld, c. b. smith, d. a
Rowley. J. E. Moon, I. B. Mayo, :. >
Or, Willard Davis, Judge klngman, {.
w. Jewell. c. K Holiday, l. B. Snow,
knight. L. b. Gemmell, Fl. w. R0by, NJ.
Harnmatt. Judge Elliott, Q. @. Foster,
Clara Campbell, Auter. A H Horton, z.
/ Boneb-ake. J. 5. Shellabarger, I. b
Sweet J. w. Farnsworth, Belle Small, j.
]. Frey. d. P. Elliott, McKnabb, A ID.
Robbins. Eugene Ware, c. J. Brown, K.
Bennett NJ. a Low, A. L "A iIliams. Miss
Crosby, w. Campbell, l. Z. Doran, Kirk
Rowley, John Norton, ]. b. Bartholo-
new. Ed KeIlam, A. Fassler, Harold
Chase, T. L. Thompson, Miss Lizzie
Thompson and ]. :. Sproat
Proudft-Irons.
At noon Tuesday, October 8. at the
residence of the brides parents. 1922
Monroe street. North Topeka, the mar
riaee Of Maude /. Proudft and Harry r.
Irons was solemnized, in the presence Of
the immediate relatives Of the families.
The bride is a young lady well known
and highly respected, having spt Mt al
most her entire life here. The groom Is
one of North Topeka's rising young bus
mess men, well known and deservedly
popular
The rooms were tasfefully decorated
with golden rod. autumn Leaves, and the
wedding party formed before a bank Of
flowers to the strains of Memberships
wedding march. The bride was alfred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11
DIDN'T LIKE HELEN COUGAR
Turmoil ut the w. C. Il. U. Meeting at In
dianapolis on Her Account.

Turmoil ut the w. C. Il. U. Meeting at In
dfanapolia Her Account.
The closing session OF the Western
Christian Temperance union " as one of
the most disorderly in the history Of that
organization. Many Of the delegates re-
scented the prominence Of Helen H.
Cougar. who practically turned the con
vention from one called to advance the
interest of temperance to q woman suf-
frage affair
The subject matter this morning was
the report of the committee on resolu-
ticns, and Mrs. Cougar sat on the ros-
trum aud insisted doing most Of the
talking. One woman went to a leading
woman In the convention and asked her
to haul Helen OF the stage, as she was a
red rag to most Of the delegated Mrs.
Cougar, however. was not 0usted The
president had little control over the dele
gates, and at one time to restore order
she was compelled 70 ask sister 70 lead
in prayer.
The resolutions adopted indorHe that
political party by whatever name known
that viii advocate suffrage for women.
The convention determined to organize
one thousand anticigarstts leagues in IN
diana Ehia year.
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BONDS HANG FIRE.
The Fred Close Railroad Securities N
Yet Disposed or

The Fred Close Railroad Securities Hot
Yet Disposed or
GALVESTON. Oct 1L-Colonel W. h
benson. attorney for the Gulf & Inter
state railway Of Texas. is now iu Austin
in the interest of that road. Colonel
benson will go before the railroad COM
missioners aud undertake 70 explain to
them some points about the Gulf N ln-
terstate which they are DESTROYS Of know
ing before authorizing the Issuance OF
81 100000 worth Of bonds asked for
The agents Of the road in London
where the bonds are 70 be placed. have
requested the Galveston people tD cable
them az soon as the bonds are authorized
From this il is inferred thar the bonds
will b taken By the English syndicate
as soon as the commission authorize
their issue
1r.at,h n IEarri. 1lrrrl,rinfs Rnnnnlll. 49,.
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WARRENToN. Pa, Oct 11-AIiss Eliza
beth Fairfax Gaines. of Wa-regton, was
married here last night to Mr. Thomas
Smith. chief justice of New Mexico.
Four clergymen took part IN the services
and there WAS twenty-six bridesmaid
The church were beautifully decorated
and was filed 20 overlooking with friends
of the cOuDleL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11

PoRT LOUIS, Island Of Mauritius Oct
In lie Myrede Veliers. the French
envoy who is the bearer Of the ultimatum
of France to the government Of NADIA
gascar, arrived at Tamative, Madagas-
car, on Tuesday last The French envoy
proceeded from the Tamative to Anfana-
narvos the capital Of the island
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-11

There lie a Ealve Tor every wound !"
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel SAlve
cures burns. bruises. cuts. INDECENT sores,
. local application IN the nOstrils It
cures catarrh, and always cures piles
J. K Jones'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
FIRE AT MILFORD.

An Unoccupied House ON an Untennnted
Farm Burned-Launch of n small YES
sci.
neutrality-suspicious. of Gazette and Journal
MILFORD, April 25.-Fire consumed
the farm house of the heirs ,of Reuben
Barringer last Friday. For two years
the house was unoccupied and the farm
abandoned, although the land is pro-
ductive and the tract includes $40 acres.
The burned house was large and cost
when built $1,000. The Barringer heirs
reside in Philadelphia and no one repre-
senting them has been to look after the
place for two years or more. A few
weeks ago one John Bodine, who is q
low character of this section and almost
If not quite an outlaw, moved into the
house with paramour and took possess
sion. He was engaged in tilling a part
of the land at the time of the fire. 1t is
thought that those who objected to
having iodine and his companion in
their midst set fire to the dwelling.
There was not any insurance at all.
Abbott 6 Company launched, yester-
day, small vessel of 20 tons, which is
for New York parties, and will be used
in carrying sand from Sandy Hook to
New York city.
The sturgeon fishing crews are catch
ing many fine and valuable fish Just
now. 1t is of common occurrence for
one boat to como in with ten to dozen
or more fish. The "bTicks" are only
worth $3.50 each, but the roe fish are
worth $3.50 each.
The Odd Fellows of this town will
have n hnnouat of tho rantral IIotol
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
PLOTTED TO KILL,

Murdorons Conspiracy to Escape
Formed by Conviots in Kentucky.
Associated Pross Dispatch by Special Wires.
FRANKFORT, KY, April 25.-A sem
sation was created here yesterday by the
discovery of conspiracy for an out
break in the penitentiary, which meant
murder as well as escape had its con-
summation not been thwartcd.
The men concerned in the affair made
a confession when they found they had
been discovered. Their plan was to saw
out one of their cells at night, unlock
the cells and kill the night guard next
to them and make their escape.
Duplicate keys were found in their
possession and the men concerned in
the conspiracy, six in number, have
been placed in solitary confinement and
watch is being kept over them. Ed.
McGarth is the guard who would proba-
bly have been killed had the plot sue.
ceeded,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
ALMsHOUSE ooNTRACrS.

Awarded at Meeting of the Trustees
OF the Poor, Yesterday-Other business.
The Trustees of the Poor met at
Farnhurst yesterday morning with full
board in attendance. James Garman
was made temporary chairman, while
the newly-elected president, DIR. +. l..
Springer, was being formally inducted
into office. The newly installed secre-
tary is John w. Lawson; superintend-
ent, David Mccoy; matron, Mrs. Emma
Mccoy; attorney, Z. II. Cochran, Jr.;
county physicians Drs. M. j. Hughes
and j. H. Walker.
The physicians were summoned before
the board and verbally agreed to
equally divide the salaries allowed for
physicians, amounting to $500. The
report of the superintendent showed the
total number of inmates to be 235. The
committee to whom was referred the
matter OF disputed ground reported that
the board had decided to donate piece
OF land adjoining the county building
provided the State Hospital erected u
new boardwalk along the property.
On motion of Nathaniel Culbert the
board extended a vote of thanks to 9.
w. Groves, the retiring superintendent
for the efficient manner in which he has
filled his office during the past two years.
The following contracts for supplies
for the ensuing three months were
awarded:
Mutton-John H. Hopkins 6 Brother.
Bread-J. B. Taylor. .. 49,.
Dry goods-William Huber.
Tobacco-George Steinicken.
Gasolene-Domestic Trade Depart
ment.
1ce-Consumers Ice Company.
Coal-Charles Warner Company.
Shoes-Michael Monaghan.
Beef-M. j. Gallagher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
THE NEW Tariff BILL.
Senator Brice says That 1T is Now Ready
and That 1t VIII Pass the Senate.

Senator Bricc says That 1t Is Now Ready
and That it VIII Pass the Senate.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WASHINGTON, April 25.--"We have
got q tariff bill which will pass" said
Senator Brice of Ohio. at will go
through early in June or perhaps before
that, at least as soon as the Republicans
can get through talking.
"rhe bill which has been agreed upon
is one which will receive the support of
the entire Democratic party In the
Senate. 1t has been made up by Secre-
tary Carlisle, representing the admins
tration, who had frequent consultations
with the President and Senator Jones
representing the finance committee,
Senators Cockrell, German and myself,
and others who have interested them
selves, and the result has been bill
which will meet the approval of the
Democratic Senate"
Senator Brice was asked as to specific
items in which 1t is supposed changes
have been made and said that he could
give no specific changes. If those hav-
ing actual charge of the matter cared to
make known the changes, they might
but he did not care to say anything
about them.
1--WE have taken the Senate bill, the
Mckinley bill, the Mills bill and such
information as has been furnished, and
made tariff bill that will pass"
slow will it be brought into the
Senator"
"The changes will be in the form of
amendments offered as finance commit
tee amendments to the pending bill and
will be supported by the Democrats of
the Senate"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
NE MAS tARRIED TnREE TIMES.
Frederic Meyers Triple Matrimonial
Bliss Causes Bad Probate Court
Tangle.

Frederic Meyers Triple Matrimonial
Bliss Causes Bad Probate Court
Tangle.
An unfortunate revelation in family
matters has just become public
in the suit brought Monday before Pro-
bate Judge Cooch by Elizabeth Meyer
of this city, for the removal of Mrs.
Nina Meyer, alleged widow of Frederic
Meyer of this city, recently deceased,
from the position of administrative of
the estate.
1t seems that Meyer was married three
times. But his third marriage, accord
ing TO testimony given in court to-day
shows that the second wife was living
at the time of the deceased's third mar
riage. Both the second and third wives
are alive and hearty, and are most lively
claimants for widows dowers.
The petitioner, Elizabeth Meyer, is a
child of the first wife, who, at least, is
surely dead. She and wife No. 2 are
joining forces against wife No. 3. Mrs.
Meyer No. 2 testified this morning that
she left her husband on account of his
Incorporate habits. This was in 1882.
Since then the deceased married Nina,
the wife No. 3, who has just taken out
administration papers.
Lilburne Chandler appears for the
petitioner and Hotfecker and Hotfecker
for the administrators.
The Myers administration suit in the
probate court developed Monday some
most remarkable testimony. 1t will be
remembered that Mrs. Myers No. 2,
who is pushing the action side by side
with daughter of the first wife of the
deceased Frederic Myers, in order to
disposess wife No. 3, tried to prove that
No. is an illegal wife and, therefore,
has no standing in court.
But now developments show that she
herself is very likely illegally the wife
of Frederic Myers. The evidence is that
Mrs. Myers No. 2 came here when
young girl and married a man named
Herman. They separated. But as to
there being any legal proof of divorce
no direct evidence is given. There was
some kind of verbal or other agreement,
a condition of which was that Herman
paid over a sum of money and then the
couple separated. She then married
a man named Ratafeldt. Ratafeldt died
in turn and then she married Myers.
Now, it is conceded that Herman, the
first husband, is dead. But it is not
known when he died. Or, more exactly,
it is not known whether his death pre-
coded the marriage with Myers or not.
Upon this point the standing of Mrs.
Myers in the present contention exists.