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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
ION NERvE ToNIC 60. Kansas
Nd AT BKECAlNkIpHE.
Judge Durham Would Take Him by the
Throat

Judge Durham Would Take Him by the
Throat
LEXINGTON. Ky, Aug. 90 -The city is
wild with excitement which presages
either Colonel Breckenridge or some of
his friends on one side and the men who
have been opposing BreckInridge on the
stump The cOionel's latest speech was
a fire brand, and it has set the shoulder
ing heap ablaze and not few believe
there will be trouble Of the most serious
character bel ore the cam palgn ends.
Judge Durham, VINO was so unmerci-
fully excorlated in his speech met the
colonel on the street last night aud
wOrdy war ensued. There was no at
tempt at hostilities by either one, but the
exact language used by them cannot be
learned, there was only one witness
and he refused to talk.
At the Ovens club meeting last night
III short speech, Judge Durham said
that the speech of Colonel Breckenridge
referred to was the vlIest thing he ever
heard come out of the mouth Of a man,
and that he knew that a gentleman
would not make such speech.
judge Durham was followed by Judge
Kinkead, who had also received severe
bastIng at the hands of Colonel Breckin-
ridge. He said he did not believe there
was in this community man 50 debased
that he would dare 10 face a decent au-
dIence and utter such threats. The
judge wound up his red hot speech by
saying: Il have the courage to take him
by the throat and say To him. You per-
jurer, hound and scoundrel, talk to me
about representing my district and say
that you are the only man who can do it
you, whom | can stand before An audi
ence and denounce like that"
Judge Morton, who was also roasted
by Colonel Brock inridge, said he in
tended TO reply to BrecK inridge's speech
last night, but that as he had TO 20 out
of the city to be gone two days, he would
postpone it until f riday night, when he
will address the people at the court
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items of Interest from the North side or
the Ikiver.
Miss Kate Beuchner left today for But-
Ter. Mo, o visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. NJ Lane have
moved into the Risen properly.
A little son arrived at the homo Of Mr..
aud Mrs. C. A. Starbird last evening.
Rev and Mrs. J. r. Madison have re-
urned from their vacation ia ColotodO.
K W. Blue, Republican canC.date for
ngressman-at-large,l 40 registered at the
Union Pacific
A rarty Of young people visited Miss
Ida Knox AT hrr home in the country
and spent last evening very enjoyab.y.
Mrs. Mary Stewart who las teen visit
ing ner parents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ W.
Hale, returned today to her home ia
Drexel, Mo.
Mrs. w. H. Paramore and Mrs. Sim
merwell entertained their Sunday school
classes at MRS. Paramore's home last
evening. The little folks convinced
everyb body in the vicinity that they we're
having good time.
sour New Delight and all Dangler
stoves at II NJ. Chimes.
Go to VIII Gridith's for the best tin,
galvanized iron and pump work.
Go to Henry's for roofing and spout
ing.
Monarch gasoline stoves At Henry's.
4 fun leather extension top surrey for
800, at Lukens Bros, North Topeka
The Epworth league Of the hansas
Avenue NJ. T. church held is regular
meeting last evening. Miss Ella Wood
burn was elected second vice president,
TO ill vacancy caused by the resignation
Of Miss Edna Kirk. The bible study and
literary programme was postponed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rol Nichols entertained Il
party of young people very pleasantly
last evening, IN honor Of their guest,
Miss Louie Shean. 4 he time was filled
with music, cards and luncheon. The
young ladies' present were: Misses josie
Bowen. Ada Conkle, Kate and Maggie
CoIIisi, Alice Goodhue, Virgie Payne and
n abel Proudht Z he young gentlemen
we're: John Sheetz. Harley Hamilton,
Thai Payne, Geo Finch and Bert Roehr.
A party Of young people drove out to
Shorey and spent last evening very en-
ioyably with Bert and Miss 81 aud Shields,
indulging in games and partaking OF
bic refreshments those present
we're Misses Maud Brazier, Lola Bow
man. Gertrude Troutman. Alma klstler,
Ruth Basse:t, Birdie S.oker, Lulu Weise,
Maude Allen and Winnie Clarke. Mes
srs. Frank Russell, VIM. Cline. hoDL
Smith. Joe Cromwell. Chas Berry Joe
smith, Ray Parmeter and Bert NasDro.
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Pat Maher has long borne the reputa-
ton of being the champion egg eater of
his locality and boasts that he once ate
six dozen raw eggs, shells and all. at one
sitting. But the boys got the best of Pat
one evening recently As usual, they Of
fered to give him all the liquor he could
drink if he would swallow a certain mum
Der Of eggs.
Eat a dozen eggs, shells and all, in our
presence, and you can get drunk at our
pense, p" said the spokesman.
Wan dozen hin eggsl" exclaimed Pat,
with a contemptuous laugh why, that
will be nothing but lunch. Ho. no, hol''
I'VE didn't say hen eggs. You are to
eat one dozen eggs of whatever kind are
furnished you"
-tAu roight, boys, I'm wild yez. Dim
just as equal t. goose er turkey eggs az Oh
am t. the fruit O. tn hin. OHM ready,
lads -
Tho boys went over to the bar and
procured u monstrOus ostrich egg that had
long ornamented the sideboard II was
fully inches long and 4 inches in its
smallest diameter. The contents Of the
shell had, of course, long been removed,
but this fact was not apparent on casual
inspection. The egg was carefully carried
to tho table by which sat Mr.. Mahcr,
beaming and smiling over the free drink
which was soon to be his
Here's the first egg, Pat, " said the
spokesman quietly. The walters Will be
along with the other II presently
Mr.. Maher gazed with buIging eyes at
the giant egg, then at the gang each Of
whom preserved an impressive face Sol
emily he pushed his chair back from the
table, buttoned his coat and fixed his bat
tered hat firmly on his head. Then, with
ono reproachfuI finger directed at the shell
upon the table, he said:
Boys, it's not rOight, it's not roight
OF didn't ask that thin eggs be all hin
eggs. OF would "a been satisfied with dock
eggs or goose eggs-onything in rason-
But whin ye bring tn p ,geny Nv tn lily
ph2nt before me it is ne foor to
nounce me bargain wId We. OF wudn't
eat wan o them Elephant eggs if Oh
cud.
Pat got no free liquor that evening
Pearson 5 Weekly.
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DELLA AND ALICE.

A NeighbOrhoOd Row on Lane Street In
Police Court Yesterday Afternoon.
There was special session of police
court yesterday afternoon to try Della
Williams on the charge of distur binQ the
peace of Mrs. Alice Herbold
Della is coiOred, while Alice is
white. Della and Alice were once wont
to live almost in the same door yard and
mingle their children until the verdure
of the intervening lawn was checkered
with the representatives of the two fam
lilies. But there came a time when this
pleasant relationship must end. Alice
arose to the dignity after a while
Of keeping a hired girl, which, Mrs.
Williams says, "stuck 'er up so" that she
no longer cared to continue the happy
affiliations.
Then it was that the blow fell, and one
day when Mrs. Williams little Johnny
tried to establish a fusion with the Her
bold faction he failed SO signally that the
heads of the families could not resist the
temptation to talk il over across the in
tervening green. The language was
thicker than the blood, and during the ex-
animation even City Attorney Hungate
was compelled to blush and sometimes
hang his head in shame.
During the progress Of the quarrel,
according to the testimony, Della had
said many things, and extended many
invitations to Mrs Herbold that were not
engraved, nor properly addressed. and 80
Alice had been compelled to decline
them without thanks.
The upshOt of it all was that Judge
Ensminger fined Della five dollars, which
she paid and departed, happy that it was
no worse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

Rev. Whangdoodle Baxter Of tho Aus
tin Blue Light tabernacle has son who
was educated for the ministry at north
ern theological institute and from whom
the old man expected great things. Last
Sunday Rev. Whangdoodlc Baxter, .Jr-,
occupied his fathers pulpit and preached a
trial sermon on the beatitudcs. 1t was
wretched twaddle, and Whangdoodle, Sr.,
was a much Disguised parent.
Well, paw. what did you think about
de way I treated dem bcatichudcs?' asked
Whangdoodlc, Jr., who thought his sermon
was immense.
Yer 1uf out one OBJ dem beatichudcs. :"
(Which war dat?''
blessed am dem what don't expcc'
muffin, for dey ain gwintcr be disappoint-
ed, 7 replied the old man cynically-
Siftings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
THE DEMOCRATIC EDITORS.
They Are in Conference Today--Vvitten
Mcdonald, of Kansas City, Here.

They Are in Conference Today vitten
Mcdonald, of Kansas City, Here.
The Democratic editors of Kansas are
in conference today with the Democratic
state central committee and the candi-
dates on the state ticket The confer
ence is for the purpose Of agreeing on a
settled plan Of carrying on the cam
paign.
AT noon only about a dozen Of the
eighty Democratic editors in the stat lie
had arrived, but more were expected on
the afternoon trains. There is a uni
versaI sentiment among those present in
favor of conducting an aggressive cam
paign on the lines of tariff reform, anti
prohibition and anti woman suffrage.
Some Of the editors have mOurnful
stories to tell of how their various county
central committees are playing into the
hands of the POpulists. The conference
will attempt to tind panacea for their
ills and pour the balm Of sympathy over
their wounded feelings
itten Mcdonald, editor Of the Kansas
City Times is here.
Frank Webster, Of Lawrence. is here.
Mrs. Frank Lynch. of the Leavenworth
Standard. and the only woman Demo
cratic editor in Kansas. Is taking part IN
the conference.
There are also present Tom DOlan, of
Clifton; ]. E. Watrous Of Burlington,
and j. b. kessler, of the Ottawa Herald
who are all we'll known as stalwarts
Preparations are being made by the
Kansas Democratic Flambeau club to
parade this evening after O'Clock in
honor of the editors. and Eugene Hapan
will entertain some of his personal
friends among them at the Topeka club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
The state Board of Health Scores One of
Its Members.

The State Board of Health Scores One of
Its Members.
The state board of health held its
quarterly meeting in Topeka today The
Stewart, A J. Anderson, J. w. Jenney.
Kirk and L. Swarts
The following resolutions were intro
duced by DR.. Swarts and unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, an article appeared in the
Halstead Independent which reflected
On the honesty and integrity of the state
board of health and we have good rea-
sons to believe that DIR. L. NJ. Hoover is
responsible for said article. and
Whereas, DR.. Hoover has beeu writing
letters to the governor, claiming that he
opposed the expenditure Of $4,000 last
year for the preservation of the~publIc
health against infectious and contiguous
diseases; and
Whereas, DIR. Hoover not only voted
for the expenditure Of $4,000, but sec
onded the motion TO adopt The
resolution which passed favoring such
expenditure, the proceedings Of said
meeting do show. Therefore be it
Res lved, That the members of the
state board of health in executive session
assembled, denounce such article as a
malicious falsehood, and that we de-
nOunce E. NJ Hoover as a ia bricator and
a maligner Of his professional associates.
relative to the action of the board Aug
ust %, 1898.
Resolved, That copy Of this resoIu-
ton be furnished to the editor Of the
Halstead independent and Dr. E 81.
Hoover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

A Big Company of Guests Witness Its Pre-
sentatiOn.

A Big Company of Guests Witness It's Pre-
sentation.
The Knights and Ladies Of Security of
Colum bia Council No. 50 to the mum Der
Of about seventy-flve met at the beAuti-
full home Of j. z. Bratten, 1926 Lane
street. last evening. It being the 18th
birthday of her husband, Mrs. Bratten
had planned surprise for him which
proved a complete success.
At the proper time J. N. Miller, as
president of No 0,~called the attention
of the guests to the fact that as Mayor
Harrison was present he would favor
them with few remarks, which he did,
by presenting Mr.. Bratten with "A beauti-
full gold watch as a present from his
wife. At the close Of his remarks. Mr.
Miller, as president of the council, re-
ceived it for Mr.. Bratten in a few we'll
chosen words, and handed it to him.
The surprise was complete. Mr.. Brat
tens happy response was 10 kiss his
wife Ice cream and cake were served
in abundance. The evening was spent
in music and conversation.
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RECEIVERS TO MEET.
j. c. Wilson Leaves for New York to
Meet AIdace r. walker.

J. c. Wilson Leaves for New York to
Meet AIdace r. Walker.
Receiver j. G. Wilson Of the Santa Fe
Will leave tomorrow for New York where
he will meet the other two receivers and
hold the first meeting since the appoint
ment of Mr.. Reinhart's successor.
Mr.. Aldace f. Walker the new re-
ceiver, is expected to arrive in New
Y ork from Europe on Thursday, and Mr..
". II. Rossington of Topeka, who has
been in Europe this summer, Will arrive
on the same steamer.
This will no doubt be an important
meeting of the receivers, aud its result
viii be watched with interest. At the
conclusion of the meeting the receivers
are expected to make a trip over the
entire santa Fee system.
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TO LAY A NEW CABLE.
A New ssteeI Snake" to Connect New York
With Nova Scotia Direct.

A New "steeI Snake" to Connect New York
With Nova Scotia Direct.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The steamship
Hackay-B Bennett came into port last
night and anchored off Bedloe's island.
In her deep hold there are $50 miles of
cable. In few days the steamer will
move from her anchorage and begin
slowly to uncoil the "steel snake"
The present Mackay- Bennett cable
runs from Canso. Nova Scotia, to Coney
Island When the new cable is laid a
direct communication with this city will
be established with a terminal point,
probably at Pier A, North river The
new transmitter of news is four wired
cable and weighs fourteen tons to the
mile.
The Mackay- Bennett has not been in
this port since 1892, and she attracted
much attention as she lay at her anchor
age last evening.
The Mackay Bennett is 270 feet song,
forty feet wide and draws twenty-slx feet
of water. When the vessel goes to work
she viii lay cixteen miles OF cable in the
lower bay and connect Coney Island with
Pier A. 1t Will take several weeKs to
finish the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
JUDGEHAZEN'S FISH STORY
His Honor Lands the Biggest Catch at Ecx-
ceIsiOr Springs.

Judge T. T. Hazen, of the district court,
with a w. Dana, l. S. Ferry and Justice
Furry, have returned from fishing ex-
petition of four days at Excelsior Springs.
Each mem Der of the party fished dill
gently, but to Judge Hazen belongs the
glory Of making the only catch during
the whole time The party were wait
ing patiently one afternoon for bites, but
the chiggers and mosquitoes did
nearly all the biting. Suddenly a
thrill went through every heart.
All eyes we're directed towards
the cork foater on Judge Hazen's line.
There could be no doubt of it. The cork
trembled for IA moment like deer at bay,
and then gave a conclusive wiggie and
disappeared under the dark brown
waves The judge took firmer grasp
on his pole and his eyes flashed as they
do when he gives the evil doer eighteen
months. The line was raised slowly at
first and then with a sudden jerk the
catch was landed on the bank 1t was
not a valuable catch from a spOrtsman's
point of view, but it was lots better than
nothing. 1t was a bulifrOg big as his
hat with green back and d melancholy
croak. IL they had only caught another
frog there would have been frogs legs
enough to go around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

CatherIne Spar, a member Of the Rus
sian colony living railroad property
IN \ orth Topeka, has had warrant is
ued for the arrest of her neiP hbor, Prter
Desh. for disturbing her peace. He Is
charged with calling her names, and
threatening to 'scut her head of' with an
axe. The joint debate was carried on
in their native language, and an eve
witness says that every body present ran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

Hold yer boss, sir, - said fellow to the
driver of a weak looking steed as he haited
opposite a kotel.
NO said the driver i'll naturally.
s'Get out He will not run away
"HoId him up an keep him from fa1lin
down, sir. OF course he can't run away"
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

In public places the person least fitted to
point out and explain points Of interest is
often the one who raises his voice above
all the rest. Some visitors We're strolling
through an art gallery and had paused be-
tween the long rows of statuary
This said the leader with a wave Of
his hand toward creation in plaster
''this is Apollo, and that one over there
is his wife, ApolliDaIis- Youths Com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

Away . cried he, away with the pres
emit Orderl'
ssWhy?'' they asked him.
because it ism t fresh, - said he. "Gim-
me another order of scrambled eggs -
Indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
THE a
STAR ~
GROCERY
POPULAR
LOW PRICE
GROCERY.

Sugar Is gradually climb
ing aCp, bat ace are buyers
to such 09I cactegIt as to yJ7'uc-
tic0tLy not feel 1dVG91ce~
until Tong Gfte5. eUe9'U one
else. Buy here for QH0LitU
anil c5te0pSSess combined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

A committee of Usage City citizens
will 60 before the state board of railroad
commissioners tomorrow and present
their side of the Csc in which they
charge the Santa Fe and Missouri Paci-
fic with discriminating against their
toWn in freight ra;es
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

to an open meeting IN the Trades As
semblv hall this evening at $780, IN order
10 arrange for Labor Day. Aprons and
badges Will be furnished to all Come
ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
NEW YORK. WAKES UP.
A Call for Citizens Interested in Better
City Government Issued.

New YQRK, Aug. ga call for
meeting Of citizens interested in the bet
ter government of the city was published
this afternoon. Among the signers are
B. E. Faunestock. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
w. Bayard Cutting. James Spoyer, B.
Walter Webb. >. Heidelback, norris Is.
Jessup and Gustave H. rchwab.
The meeting is to be held IN Madison
Square Garden the evening of September
9Th
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

Jess-What was the subject of DR..
Thirdlys wedding oration2
Bess=.t Behold How Great n Matter a
Rittle Spark Kindlethl'' - New York
World
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REFUSED TO TESTIFY.
A Principal witness in the Webb Case ID e.
cIines to Testify.

cIines to Testify.
In the W. W. Webb forgery case
which will be tried III the district court
next week, the sheriff is unable to sub
poena one of the principal witnesses in
the case. This witness is c. 9. Colt,
who at the time the case was brought
was a detective in the employ of the
Santa Fe. 1t was Colt who worked up"
the case against Webb and bought one
of the scalpers' tickets with a forgery of
Geo. 7. NichOlson's extension stamps
upon it.
1t is assumed therefore that Colt would
be the most damaging witness against
the young ticket broker. Since the case
was instituted, however. Colt has left the
employ Of the Santa Ee and IS now
deputy United States marshal in
Missouri. Those interested in the pros
ecution charge that the friends of
Webb influenced" Colt to Withdraw
from the case. Whether lie was "lntiu-
enced" or not. that is what Colt has done
and he declines to be party TO the prose
cution of Webb. He is not in Kansas
and the sheriff cannot subpoena a wit
ness out Of the state. Sheriff Burdge's
only chance is to catch Colt on this side
Of the Kansas line and serve the subpoena
In case he would not appear he could be
punished for contempt Of court if he
were afterward captured IN Kansas. The
sheriff has been trying all summer TO
reach him.
The state however claims to have
complete case against Webb without
Colts TESTIMONY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

The Rock Island beef shipments are
Increasing There were Two special
trans over the road yesterday TO south
ern points, one from Omaha by way Of
mcfarland aud one from Kansas City by
xvav of topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

Is higher than 500, but OIof Ekberg
makes pair that will give you the best
satisfaction for that price.
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The directors Of the Charles Robinson
Tomb aud Monument association are re-
ouested 10 meet at the lhrOop Motel par
Iors on Friday, August 5lsi, 1874, al p
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Prices z6S0IzEkeH
the AzOgSt/

Oysters. per can &c; Salmon. per can
Sc; Pot. Ham sc; Pot Tongue sc; can
" aitetish 10c: Brook Trout lie; Mackerel
per can 15c; COrnbeef per can SC
81 lbs Brown Sugar 90
10 lbs. Cut Loaf or Powdered. I 90
8 lbs. Rolled Oats csc; Tbs. Starch 25c:
3 Scotch Oats 25c; Quaker Oats 25c:
Breakfast Food 1Oc; cans Pears 25c;
cans Pineapple 25c; cans Black berries
45c; Ginger Snaps per Id. sc; Soda
Crackers &c
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Business Suits

That will surprise you for $500 made
to order at OlOf EkberR's, merchant
tailor. z-6 Kansas avenue
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The new Merchant Tailor. Try him
716 KANSAS ava-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29

FfOaG1' aOe are setting 0s
cut prices.
OUOtWtiOJI sheets ana or
der Gtus5L,s 3stnited free.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-20
Railroad Lands for Sale ut Low
Prices and on Easy Terms.

The Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany offers for sale on easy terms and
at low prices, 10000 acres Of choice
fruit, gardening, farm and grazing
lands located in Southern Illinois.
They are also largely interested in,
and call especial attention to the
100000 acres of land in the famous
Yazoo Delta of Mississippi, lying
along and owned by the Yazoo 4
Mississippi Valley Railroad Company,
and which that company offers at low
prices and on long terms. Special
inducements and facilities offered to
go and examine these lands both in
Southern Illinois and in the ''Yazoc
Delta" Miss. For further description
map and any information, address OF
call upon E. P. Skene, Land Commits.
sioner, No. l Park Row, Chicago, ILL.,;
or, G. w. McGinnis, Asst. Land
Commissioner. Memphis, Tenn. 2ma