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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
An Illinois Town Almost Wiped
Out by Fire.
Fire Engines Sent from Chicago
to Subdue 1t.
PEOPLE PANIC STRUCK
They Begin Moving to the Hills
at Once.
Loss Will Amount to Half a
Million Dollars.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1O.-W orkmen tarring
the roof of the Phoenix printing Office
accidentally started a fire at Lockport
In five minutes it was beyond control
Joliet was called on for help but a fire
there prevented any aid being extended
and Chicago was then called upon.
Lockport is situated in Will county, IL
linois on the big drainage canal and has
a population of about 1000 1t is about
thIrty-two miles southeast from Chicago
and five miles from Joliet. 1t
contained eight churches, a news
paper office, paper mill, a large
-four mill, four carriage shops and va
rious other enterprises. Since the be-
ginning of work on the canal, the town
has grown considerably. Part of toiay's
disaster is the destruction of the post
office and town hall, including all the
records.
A strong wind blows the flames so that
the entire city seemed enveloped. The
people became panic stricken and hur
riedly began moving to the hills. a mile
from the city.
Lockport has no fire department, and
there was but one hose cart in town. The
engines sent from Chicago were given
the quickest run possible over the Chi
Cago s. Alton road. The wires between
Chicago and Lockport. both telegraph
and telephone wires, went down shortly
before 2 o'clock, and there seems to be
but little doubt that the place is almost
if not quite entirely destroyed.
Officials of the drainage board ex-
pressed fears that there would be little
or nothing left of the town by the time
help could arrive from other cities. At
last accounts the estimated loss was
$250,00O.
At 2:l5 telephone message by way of
Joliet announced that thirty buildings
had burned, and it was estimated that
the loss had reached half a million dol
lars. Fire engines from Chicago were
now playing on the fire, and the Chicago
fremen were also tearing houses down
The marshal said he thought they would
have the fire under control in few
nnin ntas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
MORE NEW DAILIEs.

The POpu1Ists TO Start One, and the
"Press'' TO BE Revived.
Topeka is about to have a fresh burst
of daily newspapers. Six hundred and
one newspapers have expired in Topeka,
the last one being the Daily World,
which died last week. More than a
million dollars has been sunk in news
paper ventures in Topeka, $50, 900 alone
in the Press by the Holidays and ]. B.
Chapman. At one time there were seven
evening dailies in Topeka Out of all
of them the STATE JOURNAL alone re-
mains successful Still there is always
fresh young blood and enthusiasm to be
laid on the altar.
A new Populist daily paper is to be
started here within a few days. The ar
ticles of incorporation will be filed next
week. The supporters are the promi-
nent Populists who figured in the recent
campaign aud an effort will be made to
make the paper the Populist organ for
the state.
The business manager is to be Colonel
Fred Close, who was private secretary to
Governor Lewelling. James Butler. the
Populist steward at the asylum is to be
editor and the mechanical department is
to be in charge of ex-Police Captain Pete
n. Gish.
Several young newspaper men will
revive the "Press," which is in a mori-
bund state, and try to make it successful.
Two of these are from the STATE JOUR-
NAILS local force and are bright writer's.
None other are found on the STATE
JOURNAL. While she JOURNAL scarcely
believes that their efforts to make the
newspaper a "go" will be successful,
still the young men have its best wishes.
There is no school, however, like that of
experienced. The new people who have
bought the "Press' plant are F. Badger,
Charles BIakesley, aud Robert Ruggles,
the young man who was appointed re-
ceiver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
sALOONKEEPERS WIVES.
Notify SalOOnkeepers they must pay their
Husbands Fines who are in Jail.

Notify SalOOnkeepers they must pay their
Husbands Fines who are in Jail.
LYONS, Ia, Aug. 1O-Several days ago
four saIoonkespers were committed to
the county Jail is default of five hundred
dollar fine, each sentence being imposed
for contempt of court in violating injuc-
tions for non-payment of the Iowa mulct
tax
A local paper tomorrow will publish this:
Notice to Saloonkeepers:
LYONS, Is., Aug. 9-You are hereby
notified that the undersigned, wives of
the men now confined in the county Jail.
will. Monday, August 12, commence pro-
ceedings against you under the prohibi-
lion laws of the state of Iowa, for viola
ton of the said liquor law in selling
liquor contrary to the same, unless you
will make some arrangement for the
payment of the fines assessed against
those in the county Jail.
[oignedl MRS. JOHN MANNING,
MRS. MARY HILDEBRAN,
MRS MAT BAKER,
MRS. GLEN MANNING.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
RAINS IN KANSAS.
A Heavy Fall in the Central Counties of
the State

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 1O.-A special to
the Star from Great Bend says fine rain
fell all over Barton county last night
1t was equally heavy in the eastern por-
tion. A large corn crop is now practi-
cally assured.
. Another special to the Star from Flor
snce says: 1t began raining here last
night at 10 O'clock and continued until
two inches of water had fallen and ex-
tended over Marion, Chase and McPher-
son counties. This insures the largest
corn crop ever produced in Marion coun-
ty. The acreage is also the largest
known in any one year.
KANSAS CITY, Aug. 10.-A special to
the Star from Wichita says: There was
heavy rain over this section last night.
The rainfall at this point was 2.15
inches. The Arkansas river is rising
and floods are reported on the way
from Hutchinson, The rain of last
night insures the late corn crop and will
prove bonanza for market gardeners.
It also puts the ground in splendid
shape for fall pIowing, which will be be-
gun very soon. The corn crop in Sedg-
wick county Is simply enormous and
more than makes amends for the slim
wheat crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
STEWART APPOINTED.

Present Superintendent of the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum at Olathe Retained.
OLATHE, Kan, Aug. 1O-The board of
charities today reappointed Superin-
tendent Stewart and most of the old
teachers in the state institution for the
deaf and dumb at this place.
A. A Stewart, the present incumbent,
was appointed by Governor Lewelling
and is a Populist He was formerly the
editor of paper at Manhattan. His re-
tention is the result of the efforts of
those who thought one familiar with the
needs of the institution should be kept
there regardless of his politics. A great
many of the Childrens' parents worked
for his appointment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
M. E. MINISTER'S TERMS.
An Effort Will BE Made to Abolish the
Time Limit.

An Effort VIII BE Made TO Abolish the
Time Limit.
CHICAGO. Aug 1O.-The Post says to-
day: The Methodist ministers of Illinois
and other states are gravely considering
the question of removing the time limit
of appointment According to the pres
ent laws of the church q minister can re-
main in one charge only five years with
out change.
At the general conference to be held
in Cleveland in 1886, movement will
be made to abolish this limit.
illinois delegates to this gather
ing will be selected at the
Rock River conference in Elgin in Sep
tember, and the advocates and opponents
of the plan are working to obtain con-
troll of the delegation.
The laymen do not agree with their
pastors in this proposition, however.
They like a change and are &c favor of
preserving the time limit The bishops
are also said TO be opposed to the amend
ment to the rules, and it is believed that
the intended proposition will be defeated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
UMBRIA TAKES GOLD.
Nearly 100000 Shipped Today on That
Vessel for Europe.

Vessel for Europe.
NEW York, Aug. 10.-The steamship
Umbria will take out 1882, 900 in gold.
shipped by the following houses: Hard
s. Rand, $150,OO0; Nessalage s. Fuller,
100000; Handy g Harman, $4,000.
OF the total only $250,O00 was Withdrawn
from the ub-treasury. Handy & Harman
shipped bullion obtained from private
sources. w. II. Crossman s. Bro. and
Stainwender, Stoffreben & Co. will for.
ward no more gold until next week.
The contract with the treasury depart
ment has already been completed by the
delivery of the bonds in London. The
protection of the reserve, however, in
wolves a continuance of the control Of
the foreign exchange market by the
syndicate so as to prevent large exports
of gold. The report that the syndicate
managers had already deposited a second
$2,00O,000 in gold in the sub-treasury, is
regarded as premature. Arrangements
were made to secure the gold from the
banks, but it was not actually delivered
at the sub-treasury. The principal banks
which are closely connected with the syn
dicate have been invited to surren-
der gold, and in most cases have cheer
fully given their assent to the proposition.
The syndicate wall continue to replen-
ish the inroads made upon the treasury
gold by gold shippers. thereby keeping
intact the $100,000,000 balance. 1t is
hoped that this action will influence
shippers to secure their gold from
sources outside the treasury, as con-
tinued Withdrawals under such condi-
tions would evoke unpleasant criticism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
KILLED WITH RATCHET.
A Drunken Man Killed by the Husband
of Woman He Struck.

A Drunken Man Killed by the Husband
of a Woman He Struck.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1O.-A special to
the Sentinel from Shelbyville, Ind, says:
Late last evening Doc Swango, a pen
sioner, under the influence of liquor,
went to the home of Frank Marks, his
nephew, and began abusing Mrs Marks
and her children. Shortly afterward
Marks, who had been up town, returned
home and discovered the brutal treat
ment of his family by his uncle. Marks
made an attempt to drive Swango from
his home.
The drunken man was obstinate and
made lunge for Mrs. Marks, grabbing
her and knocking her across the room.
This enraged Marks and he grabbed a
hatchet, striking 6wango, making a
frightful cash in the head. from the
effects of which the wounded man never
regained consciousness and died shortly
afterwards. Marks was arrested and is
now in iaiI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
MOVING INSANE WOMEN.

One Hundred and TWenty-seven to be
Moved to OsawatOmie.
One hundred aud twenty seven women
will be moved next week from the state
ms 4ne asylum at Topeka to the asylum
at Osawatomie.
A large new building has just been
completed at Osawatomie and the women
will be placed there. The Topeka insti-
tuition is little crowded and the change
will be beneficial to all concerned.
The move will be made on the Mis-
souri, Pacific employing a coach and a
baggage car for three trips, which will
probably be on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
YOUNG COBURN SHOT.
The Son of the Secretary of Agriculture
Badly Hurt in Colorado.

The Son OF the Secretary OF Agriculture
Badly Hurt in Colorado.
MAN1ToU, Col. Aug. 1O.-Clay Coburn
of Kansas City, a son of Secre-
tary Coburn, of the Kansas
state board of agriculture, acci-
dentally shot himself in the left leg
Just below the knee with 38-caliber re-
volver this morning, while making trip
through Williams canyon near Mauitou
with Phil Creager. city editor Oh
the Topeka Capital The weapon
was of the self acting variety
and refused to work. 1t went off when
Coburn tried to fix it. The young man
WIS taken to St. Francis hospital at Col
orado Springs, where the wound was
dressed. The doctor thinks he will be
able to return home within q week.
TSecretary Cobnrn said this afternoon
that he had heard nothing of the Gcci-
dent and he thought the dispatch mis-
take
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
CITY SANITARY WORK.

The Health Committee Undecided on the
Miller and VanderpoOI Proposition.
The committee on health of the city
council has not been able to agree upon
the proposition to do the sanitary work
of the city submitted by ex-Sanitary Off
GERS J. NJ. Miller and c. L. Vanderpool
Those two gentlemen offer to do the
work for $166.66 per month, which would
be quite a saving and their proposition
WAS referred to the committee on health.
The committee held a meeting, but were
evenly divided on the proposition. 1t
was then decided to refer the matter
back to the whole council without re-
communication.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
DROVE ENGLISH AWAY.
French Fishermen Make British Leave ~
Place They Want.

ST. JOINS, N. F., Aug. 1O.-Intelli-
gence from French shores brings details
of an exasperating outrage upon British
subjects by an English warship at the
instigation of French fishermen. The
warship Pelican forced party of New
foundland fishermen to leave a fishing
harbor on the French shore because the
French wanted it.
The Observation-Disclosures had to abandon
the fishery altogether. They will claim
indemnity from the imperial govern
ment The people here are very indig
nAnt, though they say such back downs
on Eugland's part are of yearly occur
ranCR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
RAP Ar ROSEBERY.
GIadstOne's Chester Speech is so COnsid-
cred BY some.

LONDON, Aug. 10-Mr. Gladstone's
speech at Chester on Tuesday last, on the
Armenian question, was received with
interest in England and all through
Europe In some quarters it is looked
upon as a sharp rap at Lord Rosebery,
the ex- premier, and as directly support
ing Salisbury in any steps the new gov
ernment may take towards coercion of
the porte into doing something towards
reforms in Armenia.
On the other hand some of the Lon
don newspapers the Post for instance,
class Mr. Gladstone's utterances as be-
ing dangerously mischievOus," and as
likely to kindle civil war in Turkey,
which, according to the Post may spread
into another European confiagration aud
threaten India with a renewal of the
horrible scenes witnessed during the
Sepoy rebellion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
STORM AT HENNESSEY,
Small Buildings Wrecked and Cars Blown
OFF the Track.

HENNEssEY, Ok, Aug. 1O.-The worst
storm ia years passed over this section
last night It wrecked several small
buildings and did damage to late corn,
one field having been laid fat and other
damage has likely resulted east of here
where the storm has been heaviest.
A car WAS blown off a siding on the
main track at Dover. and the north
bound Rock Island train was disabled,
making them several hours late.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
A DISPLAY TRAIN.

A Plan of Kansas Real Estate Men to Ad-
vertise Kansas.
w. T. Jackson is making arrangements
for conference in Topeka next Wednes-
day for the purpose of securing a train
loaded with the products of Kansas with
which to make an eastern tour to adver-
tise the state.
The conference is to be held under the
direction of E. Jameson of Leavsnworth,
president of the Kansas Real Estate as
sociatiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
JOE KELLAM'S CASE.

An Effort Made to Get Him Released.
Lawyer F. G. Hentig is making an
effort this afternoon to get Joe Kellam
released from the city prison on a writ of
habeas corpus The application is made
before the appellate court
Keuam is confined in default Of bond
awaiting trial on the charge of selling
HnnOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
WaekIv Rank Rtntemenf.

NEwYoRK. Aug 10.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve decrease $1,976, 400; loans, in
crease $1,649, 100; specie, increase $0,-
100 legal tenders, increase 80. 1S8, 900; de-
posits. decrease $627, 200; circulation, in-
crease $4,000. The banks now hold
$38, ,94O,775 in excess of the requirements
of the 25 per cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
PenItentIary Directors.

The board of penitentiary directors
held a session at Lansing yesterday, but
contrary to expectations did not elect a
chaplain. A special meeting will be held
next Tuesday for that purpose. The
board will also award the coal contract
for the next ten months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
A Break in Eastern Rates.

Major T. j. Anderson says that a de-
moralization of eastern rates is imminent
consequent upon the open limit and stop
over privilege allowed on the Knight
Templar excursion tickets to Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
Monterey was Not Disabled.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Aug. 10.-The report
sent out from this city that the Monterey
was almost disabled when she reached
this port is emphatically denied Several
members of the crew state positively that
the story that she came into port with
four of her six boilers useless is false.
They declare that she was using five
hoiIors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
SEATS FOR THE FIGHT.
Sports Are Coming from Paris and from
Oregon.

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 10. - Secretary
Wheelock, of the Florida Athletic club,
has received letter from E Mccormick,
proprietor of one of the big hotels in
Portland, Oregon, stating that party of
$50 Oregonians have chartered a train
and will be down to take in the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons contest in Dallas, next
October.
E. ]. Donaldson, of Paris, France, writes
for diagram of the amphitheater. His
request was complied with, by return
mail Now that the fight is a snre go,
the business men of Dallas are buying
seats in blocks of five, ten and fifteen,
and are sending the tickets to their Gus
toners over the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
Mtlrrowthe DefenderIn.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1O-The tug Wal
lace B. Flint will leave for Newport to-
night, having been ordered by Mr. Iselin
to tow the yacht Defender down to her
home moorings at New Rochelle. 1t is
evidently deemed wise not to hoist sail
on the flyer, as it is not definitely known
how badly she was strained in grounding
off Fort Adams, Brenton's Cove, last
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
Forest Fires In Washington.

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 1O.-Forest fires
in this part of the state have caused enor-
nous damage to property and for the
past two weeks the smoke has been so
dense in the Puget Sound cities that it
has been with difficulty people are able
to stand the sitting atmosphere. 1t has
been several weeks since there was
rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
B.P. CHENEY A DIRECTOR.
Succeeds His Father in the Wells Fargo
Co. management.

New YORK. Aug. 1O.-B P Cheney,
son of the late Benjamin P. Cheney of
Boston, has been elected a director of
the Wells-Fargo Express company to
succeed his father.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
WHO'LL SUCCEED DUNLAP? !?
The Directsrs' Meeting Will Decide the



Matter.
No news regarding the appointment
of MIR. Charles Dunlap's successor has
been received at the Rock Island offices.
Mr.. A ]. Hit, who is talked of as his
possible successor, is absent in Chicago.
but it is said at the offices no action will
be taken in the matter till a meeting of
the directors can be called, which takes
a little time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The returns of the
election held in the Orkney and Shet-
land islands, which is the last constltu-
ency to be heard from, have been re-
ceiysd. The seat remains unchanged,
the Liberal candidate, Sir L. L. Leyell,
Bart. having been returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
CRISP IN LONDON.
He will Witness the Opening of ParIia-
msnt Next Week.

LONDON, Aug. 10.-Ex- Speaker Chas. F.
Crisp-is staying at the Victoria hotel. He
visited Oxford at the beginning of this
week with party of friends and he has
been invited to be present in the speak
er's gallery in the house of commons on
Monday next in order to witness the
opening of parliament, an event which
is looked forward to with considerable
interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug 1O.-Labor Com
missioner Powers has prepared the call
for the eleventh annual convention of of
ficials of bureaus of labor statistics,
which is to be held at Minneapolis four
days, beginning September II. The pro-
gramme has been arranged by Pres dent
Carroll D. Wright and Secretary Powers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
HALF AN INCH RAIN.

That Was the Extent of Last Nights
Wetting Down.
Fair weather is promised for Sunday,
although showers are probable in the
vicinity of Topeka tonight.
The rainfall last night was . small
fraction ovar half an inch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
Old Lady Breaks Her Arm.

Mrs J. Carpenter, seventy-eight years
of age. who lives one mile west of To-
peka, fell in trying to arise from 8 rock
ing chair yesterday and broke her left
arm near the shoulder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
OMAHA'S POLICE BOARD,

OMAHA, Aug. 10-Judgs Hopswsll has
denied the injunction against the new
police board asked for by the old one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-10
,. B, Mnrgnhli atilI Sick.

J. B. Marshall ia still st home sick.
He hurt his back recently while at work
at the city electric light plant
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-04

Ia deionao OF her honor il SHOT down.
On ths Kurdish frontier tue rAvisnora
d. not even wait for the approach " =
gifl's weiding,but they seize her whoa
she has reached certain age and
carry her on to tho mountains, where
rhe Is most shameully treated. In q
lev days she Is allowed 10 return "
nB home.
Ehis Infamous practice IL 20 common
that u Is declared there 10 not u young
Armenian woman living along tho
kurdish ffOutiur who has not been a
victim OF 10. Even children Il tender
years are not exempt, anu some have
actually died In the most ifightful
agony.
In his hatred Of Christianity and his
rage az revolutionary conspifacies, the
Iufk believes anu wOuld ike 10 prove
Tue Armenian missionaries are rcspOn.
siOle Tor tbs Revolutionary movement,
As matter OF fact the TUX 10 much
nearer hight than no has any idea oi.
Ihe missionaries are responsible for
tue revolutionary movement, but not
IA the way the rufk believes, They
are responsible + having educated the
Armenian youlh; for having made
man OF him ana brought him 10 know
be has an Immortal soul. The educa.
ton and clvinzing influences OF FREQ
America have been brought 10 the
wiids OF Armenia ami tue younger
Armenian has begun 10 ieol he IL
mau and not Moslom slave. Tho
missionaries are making men Of tho
Armenians AMI therefore they arc 70.
upOnsi0lo for the revolutionary feel.
ings. IL IL the story Of bulgaria over
again,
"rho missionaries arc doing grAnd
work In the Interest OF civilization aud
humanity AMI Tor the Turks 10 cay
they are directly or Indirectly melting
the Armeninns TO revolution IL quite As
ridiculous as the Pofto's aGseftiOn that
ouitages ia the 5assOun villages were
committed by the villagers them.
selves. "