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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21
chicken with a wooden.

This snake story comes from Floyd
Springs. A large chicken snake cap
tured a small chicken there a month
ago and had swallowed its right foot
and leg when discovered by the chick
ems owner. The snake was killed but
not before it had bitten off the chick
ems leg. The owner, believing it to be
an unusually fine chicken, made a
small wooden leg and fastened it on
with a strap. The chicken walked of
very proudly and paved up the earth
recklessly with its hickory limb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21
CONTRACTs AWARDED.

The School Board Opens Bids Last Night
and Awards Two Contracts.
The board OF education held d meeting
last night to award contracts for the
equipment of the new high school with
electricity, aud also for extra stone work
not included IN the ma Contract
Prescott & Co. won the Contract for the
lighting apparatus at 1898. The other
bids were E1isoA EIectrIc Company, $4l2;
Overton s. Lee, $4x8.
For the stone work Bowers g Martin
eau, he high school contractors, were
Aws d the work at figure much less
tina. --4elr competitors. 1heir bid was
e43O The others were Cuthbert s. Sar-
gent 46U5; 2. Il. Guild. 1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

Colonel Ingersoll once called upon
the Rev. Phillips Brooks, and the
great preacher received MIN at once,
although he had declined to see many
distinguished preachers Why have
You shown me this marked distinc-
fion9" inquired the colonel 1.-The
reason is simple" replied DR.. Brooks;
s'if those preachers die. I'll be sure to
meet them again in heaven; whereas.
had you gone away and died. should
never have met you again 1 thought
4 had better take no chances"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

ATcH1soN. Kan. Aug. 21.-Alexan-
der Dover and Miss Nellie Stoneking
ran away from Warrens burg, No, last
Friday and went to the home Of
friends near East Atchison, where an
officer found them Saturday. The
father of the young lady came on Sun
day and brought the couple to Atchi-
son yesterday and gave his consent to
their marriage and paid the probate
judge for performing the ceremony.
The young lady is only le years old
and. while the young man gave his
age as 21, he does not look that old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

one Farmer Fatally Wounds Another.
PArroEsBURG. Nc. Aug 21- = A
shooting ARRAY occurred about eight
miles southeast Of this city shortly
before noon yesterday, in which
Oliver Willingsworth shot and NOR
tally wounded Isaac Sturgis- They
were working together on the county
road and the trouble arose over some
old dispute they had some time ago.
Sturgfs will die. Both men are prom
1nent farmers and are well and favor
nbly known throughout this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

WEST PLAINS. No. Aug 21.-At the
present term of the Ozark county cir
cult court Moses Sanders, prosecuting
attorney of that county. was tried on
an indictment in Oregon county for
claiming illegal fees He was con-
victed and fined $40 There is a sim
liar indictment. with the addition of
perjury. pending against him in this
(HoWelD county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. The commits
sioner OF internal revenue spent much
OF the day at the capitol He says it
will be exceed ngly difficult to secure
effective treasury regulations under
hol bill and estimates it W IL result IN
a loss Of $40, 600, o0O in revenue if not
reDaalad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21
SUSAN ANTHONY IN LUCK.

A Missouri Woman su6ragise Dies and
Bequeaehs Ear 100000.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 2L-Mrs. Virginia L.
Minor, the woman suhraRist who died
here few days ago, was firm to the last
in her bsli0f in the cause, as shown in
two clauses. one OF them very peculiar,
IN her will, fled for probate. She be-
queAths $100.UO0 to Susan B. Anthony.
A large portion of her estate is then
directed to be divided among her three
nieces, upon condition. however, that
they do not marry, forfeited requests to
be granted the niece or nieces not 50 for
fafring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

FALL RIVER Mass. Aug 21.-Al1
the mills in town that were running
last week started up yesterday morn
ing. in spite of the vote Of thu Weav-
ers' assOcia ton to take a vacation,
but. according to the report received,
only about 1S, 600 of the 90, 600 in the
city are working.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21
In : Keceiver,s Hands.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Aug. 21.-
The Nonpareil Printing and Publish
ing company was placed in the re-
ceivers hands to-day. The company
published the Daily NOnparei1 for
thirty years 1t was the Oldest daily
paper in the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

DAVENPORT, Ia, Aug. 21--The thir
teenth annual eDcampment Of the
order Of Sons Of Veterans opened herr
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, will
500 delegates present. A number O
companies of the Sons of veterans
guard a military branch Of the order,
and are eneamped at the fair grounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

ST.. JOSEPH. No, Aug. 21--The PEG
pie Of Tarl1io. sixty miles north OF
this city in Atchison county, are in
fever Of excitement over the striking
Of natural gas yesterday. Gas was
struck ut q depth OF 500 feet on the
farm of Robert Stafford. The flame
reached q height Of thirty feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

WAsHINeroN, Aug 21.- Chairman
Wilson of the ways and means com
mittee. reached Washington from
Long Branch last evening His early
return was connected with rumors
that President Cleveland would come
to Washington at once, and that some
action on the tariff bill was TO De
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

SAX FRANCISCO. Aug. 2L-Judge Cot
ley Of the probate court has ordered
that the daughters Of the late Mrs
Theresa Fair be awarded their por-
tions Of their mothers estate The
daughters are Mrs Herman Oelricht
and Miss Virginia Fair Of New York
They VIII receive 81 500, 600 each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

A Had Wreck Occurs on the vandalia
Near P0eRhonens, Ill
9T. LOUIS, No, Aug. 21.-Ths New
York fast express on the vandalia
road, from New York to St Louis.
was ditched two miles west Of Poca-
hontas, III last evening, and all on
board had q miraculous escape from
death Engineer Menafee, Fireman
Dickinson and four postal clerks were
injured more or less seriously. but
none Of the other trainmen or passen-
gers were hurt. No reason for the
wreck is known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

KANSAS CITY, No. Aug. 21--George
McHenry shot VIII Stone in the Tony
Grant saloon. at Belvidere and Troost
avenues, at I0:45 last night. Both
men are colored. The cause of the
shooting Was , dispute ovsr dine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

CHICAGO. Aug el.-An explosion
similar in some respects to that OF
Grand boulevard in July, but result
ing ia no loss Of life, occurred during
tie military maneuverB at Evanston
NeAterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-The Corean
minister, Mr.. Ye Sung 500, and the
secretary OF the Legation Of COrea.
will sail from San Francisco on the
2Slh inst for home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

NEW York. Aug 2l.-The JAPANESE
government has ordered. it has said,
100, 900 stands Of guns and ammunt
tioA from q firm in sbis city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

denial is made by the managers of
both the cornmeaI mills in st Louis
Of the story sent out from Kansas
City Of the formation Of a cOrnmeal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

PoRr TOWNSEND, Wash, Aug. 21.-A
letter received from one Of the officers
of the Behring sea feet states that
the seal are rapidly diminishing year
bv wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
ce1laneous columns reach each working
day in the week more han twice a.
many Topeka people a. a be reached
through any other paper. This Is fac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

Call for Cubeb Cough Cure and insist
upon having nothing else. 20 and 90 cent
bottles. Try it and if il is not as we say
the best remedy or the kind in the
world-we ask you TO condemn il 70 ali
your friends.
Sold by Rowley Bros.
Small In size. great ia results: De
Wits Little Early Risers. Best pill for
Constipation, best for Sick Headache
best for Sour Stomach J. II. Jones'
The finest fruit Pies and buildings to
be had in this city Ia at Whltneys only,
7S0 Kansas avenue.
Read the "Wanrs." Many Of them are
as interesting as news itelnA See II it
is not So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-21

Good wJrk done by The Peerless
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
juneau.

Circuit court begins its regular ses-
sion ION Tuesday, 18th inst. The cal
endar contains sixteen jury cases,
twelve court cases and eighteen Grim
inal cases; among the latter being the
case against Eugene.Sweeney for assault
with intent to do great bodily harm
against James J. Spear, which also
forms the basis of suit for damages.
Another important case will be that
against Martin Pissikanski for murder
ing his wife by administering poison
to her about year ago.
The next lecture In the regular course
will be given on Wednesday evening
by Prof Swift, of Rochester, N. Y, on
Wonders of the Microscope and Tele-
scope"
The presence offs special agent of the
United States pension Office in.town last
week created quite a furry in certain
circles here. He was investigating a
pension case, where, it IS charged, an
attorney in this vicinity collected from
the pensioner considerably larger
fee than the law allows. The claim
was in the first place fraudulent one.
Why is it that one man may come to
town, get full, but behave himself
quietly, and Immediately be put in Jail,
but another man may get roaring
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
TREASURER,S NOTTCE

7 tice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the
cit IF Watertown that the tax rolls of the sew.
err ards of this city have been delivered to
me- I'd that shall commence collecting and
reCN ling the taxes of the year 1898 at nv office
in tile City hall, on the 29th day of December
lS9 and that such taxes must be paid within
th1 ty (30) days from the date of the first pubIi
cation of this notice. Taxpayers will please
bri their last years receipts with them.
JOHN MALLOY, City Treasurer
Wa ertoWn. Wis, December 26
S.-Ofice hours from 9 O'Clock A. M. to i:
O'Clock noon. snd from l1a o'clock to O'Clock
P. M. "wednesday and Friday evenings from 6
to o'clock.
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers Of the
city of Watertown that the time for the receiy.
ing and collection of taxes has been extended
80 days from the 9th day of January 1894; but
all taxes due on personal property must be paid
by Monday February Is, 1894. Unless so paid
the same will be collected by levy on goods OF
the respective parties.
JOHN MALLoY. City Treasurer.
Watertown, Wis, January p, 1891.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14

drunk, use the vilest and most profane
language on the streets and in public
places, but travel around unmolested?
The latter has a political pull and is
feared on account of his supposed in
tuence, but the the former pays no at
tention to politics.
The friends of Richard Mertz will
be pleased to learn of his appointment
as postmaster at Gladstone, Mich, an
Office he held four years under the
former Democratic administration.
j. G. Allard, formerly of this place,
is now United States deputy internal
revenue collector in Colorado, residing
st Pueblo, and is candidate for Unit
ed States marshal of the district. W.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
A Leading Industry.

A travelling correspondent of The
Boston Boot and Shoe Recorder. in the
last issue, writing from this city, has the
following interesting points concerning
one of WatertoWR's we'll known con-
Germs:
The Watertown Shoe company is one
of the leading industrial features of
TINS part of the state. 1t is greatly
to the credit of President Habhegger,
Vice President Quentmeyer Secretary
and Treasurer SchmutZler, VIM Cor
der and others that they have bad the
energy to establish such a valuable
plant as they have here at No. 418 First
street. Their factory has thoroughly
modern equipment and the labor en-
ployed is skilled
In May next the Watertown Shoe
company will celebrate its sixth
birthday. The corporation is stronger
to-day than ever, and every depart
ment is now in safe, experienced and
reliable hands A. Hilgpndorf, the
manager, has special qualifications for
his position. He is thorough, cour-
teOus, and knows how to make and
keep friends. Foreman Loecher is
highly spoken of as a competent and
worthy man. The goods of the Water
town Shoe company sell on sight.
Three salesman are constantly employ
ed, and G. j. Nichols, manager of the
retail store here, goes
out to see the trade when occasion de-
mands.
The Watertown Shoe companyin be-
ginning the manufactured shoes here,
did not contemplate the establishing
of retail shoe store. Because of GER
tain conditions which they were DOW
erless to control they were finally COM
PEELED to open their own store here.
The causes leading up to this [ need
not enumerate. Treasurer Schmutzler,
and President Habhegger are honor
able smen whose integrity has never
been questioned. They are associated
with equally reputable gentleman, and
having heard both sides, cannot won
der at their determination to establish
q retail store here. Such a measure
was but natural protection in view of
all the circumstances.
The manager Of their retail store is
G. J. Nichols. @nIn securing him they
made. no mistake. He is the right
man in the right place. The location
of the store is one of the best in Wa
tertown. 1t is attractive, handsomely
fitted and completely stocked to meet
the requirements of customers in this
part of the country. AS one might'ex-
pect, the product of the Watertown
Shoe company is pushed and sold
squarely son its merits. When Mr..
Nichols goes outside for goods he buys
largely from Dodge Bros, and the E.
7. Dodge Manufacturing company, of
Newburyport, Mass. He has q fine
class of trade, and business is steadily
improving. Manager Nichols is one of
the most popular young men in town,
as he is certainly one of the best look
ing. He will appear, later on, in our
gallery of portraits of prominent shoe
retailers of the Northwest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Judge Bennett

Every member of the bar in this city
has signed the call for Judge J. R.
Bennett to become candidate for re-
election to the judgeship of this circuit.
The same is true of other parts of
Jefferson county, from which itImay be
inferred that Judge Bennett is the un-
animous choice of the circuit for the
position he has filed so honorably and
satisfactorily for twelve years. When
political lines are not drawn as in this
case, it is hopeful sign in the body
polite. The purity of our political
system rests upon the foundation of q
non-partisan judiciary, and the effort
of every good and loyal citizen should
be directed to it's maintenance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
For the Hurley Sufferers.
The farmers of Shields, Emmet. w

The farmers of Shields, Emmet, Wa
tertown and Milford have been inter
esting themselves to aid the suffering
people of Hurley and surrounding
country. This commendable project
was started by P. T. Burke, of Shields,
and in the movement he had active
and warm supporters who have been
ind defatigable in exerting themselves to
crown the matter with success. The
following contributions were made,
where not otherwise specified wheat
being the donation:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
FOR SALE.

Two acres of good land in the Third
ward of this city, near the Junction,
well stocked with roots and small
fruits. A good house containing six
rooms and fine cellar. There is also
a gre en- house. large barn, good we'll
an 1istern on the premises. For fur
tho particulars enquire of
w6 JOS RAFFERTY,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
Save Your Evesi0htI

We are now fully prepared to dag
nose and correct errors of refraction
IN q scientific manner. Charges
moderate. Satisfaction guaranteed.
SPROESSER'S JEWELRY AND
Music STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14

These beautiful pictures are now
ready for delivery in ten complete
parts-16 pictures comprising each part
and the whole set can be secured by
the payment of one dollar to any station
ticket agent of the Chicago. Milwaukee
q st. Paul railway. He will take your
money and your order which will be
sent to the publishers, and the port
follos OF pictures will be sent, free of
expense, by mail to subscribers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
FOR CITY TREASURER

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of city treasurer subject to the
decision of the Democratic city convention
Should L be honored with an election / will
discharge the duties of the Office to the entire
satisfaction of all concerned
EDMUND GoELDNRR
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
JUST RECEIVED

A shipment of crushed coke, especial
ly prepared for domestic fuel. Stove
and nut size. Try it.
81 THEO. HUBER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14

Fred Schmidt. :. 80
Collected by Phi Kiefer and T. J. Mccall
Shields.
The grain is now at the Empire mill
being ground into -four, and when
ready will be forwarded to Hurley.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-02-14
o. CITY TREASURES.

/ hereby 4nOunce myself as a candidate
for city IT, urer before the next Democratic
city CO On If elected it will be nv aim
to d the duties of the office with
faith nd in the interest of the TO "
payers J.P HERzoG
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-01-03
We STORY OF We DOGGE.

Once in We very olden TYNE a Merchant
sayd too an Eddytor, II doan't thynke adver-
ti2ing payes."
Let me show yov," said we Eddytor. IL
will pvt l lyme in my papyr and not charge
yov a pennie."
"AI right" replyed ye Merchant, land we
will see."
SO We Eddytor pvtte Us line in his papyr:
WANTED A DOGGE. JOHN JONES, 25a
w Old Street.
Now vt happened that 400 Peple cache
brovghte a Dogge on ye next daye thereafter,
so that Mister Jones which was we Merchantt's
rayme) was overrvnne with Dogges.
'Synce there are so manye Dogges," said he,
II thynke l might make some byiness and will
Civ you a pennie for cache Dogge."
Ye people tooke ye pennie each for his Dogge
because there were so manye Dogges, and
Mister Jones skynned we 400 Dogges and made
bootes and gloves from ye 400 hydes and thvs
mayd
A BIG FORTUNE
and thereafter added TO vt by adVertinng in ye
Eddytor's papyr.-American Grocer.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-01-03

When a man has won the affection
and esteem of a people it strains the
heartstrings when the bonds that bind
them together are severed. When q pas
tor has for years faithfully fed his flock
with the bread of life, has smiled with
them in their joys and wept with them
In their SORROWS, 1t is hard for him and
his people to part.
Rev. Fl. T. DARSALL has long and
faithfully served the Presbyterian con
gregation here. But now he feels called
to another field-and obeys the call.
He carries with him to his new Vir-
ginia home the high regard and the good
wishes of the people of Durham.
THE GLOBE gives him its best wishes
for abundant success in the years to
come.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-01-03
Specimen Cases.

S. II. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, wa:
troubled with Neuralgia and rheumatism
his Stomach was d~isordered, his Liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell
away, and he vas terribly reduced in flesh
and strength. Three bottles of Electric
Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill, had a
running sore on his leg of eight years stand
ing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters
and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
and his leg is sound and well. John Speak
er, Catawba, O., had five large Fever sores
on his leg, doctors said he was incurable.
One bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entirely.
Sold at r. Blacknall d Sons drug store.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-01-03
Q OF POLITICS.

GOVERNOR RUSSELL, of Massachusetts,
announces his retirement from politics
and says he will hereafter devote himself
to the law.
He has been a political phenomenon.
Elected governor of a republican state
four times in succession, running as a
straightout democrat, he had won un-
usual prominence in political affairs. He
has, during his four terms, been known
as the youngest governor in the Union.
This year he had the good sense to refuse
to accept the candidacy of the Massa-
chusetts democrats-and the result of the
election indicated his judgment.
The report went through the country
when Mr.. CLEVELAND formed his cabi-
net that RUSSELL had been offered the
portfolio OF state and refused it. Later he
refused the appointment of ambassador
to Italy.
1t seldoms happens that a man who has
won success in politics and honors in the
public service voluntarily resigns his
political position and goes back to the
client and the court room.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-01-03
DURHAM, n. G..
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 3. 1894.
"A O o 1884

Will be conducted with a
large majority of pen and a
small sprinkling of scissors.
Will fight fair, and be
honest with friends and foes.
Will continue to print the
news, as news goes.
Will be a paper for the
home and the freside, as
we'll as for the office and the
factory.
Viii be independent, bear
ing the i%mprimatur of no
party and wearing the
shackles of no man.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-01-03

skies and balmy air of Florida. But the
sunlight could not put lis brightn ess into
the dull eyes, the summary air could not
watt Death away. The skull-man had
laid his freezing hand upon him and all
the warmth of southern suns could not
melt its icy chill.
Three weeks later the north bound
train bore in its express cars a long
wooden box. On a little card tackled TO
the lid was written:
JAMES c. BARTON,
Died in St. Augustine, Fla December %,
of consumption.
Residence: 26 West 50th St New York"
THE OBSERVER.