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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
VERY BAD EATING
Furnished at the City Prison According
to Dennis Campbell

Furnished at the City Prison According
to Dennis Campbell
1t seems that the JOURNAL will never
get through receiving letters, complain
ing of the bad food at the city prison.
Now it is Dennis Campbell VINO wants
the public ear He writes as follows:
To the Editor of the State Journal.
l noticed some time back al article in
your paper censuring Nick Childs for
furnishing poor meals at the city prison,
and think that another such article with
more to it is very much needed, as our
bill of fare consists of rotten bacon every
dinner time; and breakfast and supper
meats, are a puzzle.
We are supposed TO have an inspector,
but Mr.. Childs seems to have control
over the inspector. or someone else with
more authority; fer the prisoners pro-
tests against eating such grub are almost
ignored. When q prisoner kicks, Nick
Childs will tell him that he gets more to
eat in jail than out of jail, and that is
the last he hears of his kick. Every
prisoner in here is we'll aware of the
fact that he is not on a pleasure
trip, and does not expect any
knick. knacks of scarcities, but we do
object to being speculated on as if we
were live stock. l do not write this with
the expectation Of eating any more OF
Nick's eleven cent meals, but for the
benefit of those who may be unfortunate
enough to have to, Other prisoners
would have written such piece as this
long ago but they are scared to. This
grub will surely stand investigation. The
meals are kept outside until the inspec-
tor comes, regardless of how cold they
may get, and the coffee is not fit to drink.
Respectfully,
August 30. DENNIS CAMPBELL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
JERRY SIMPSONS PARTY.

Medicine Lodge People Go Through the
Rain to BE Entertained at His Home.
About thirty of our young people at
tended party at the home of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Jerry Simpson east of town, last
Friday evening, in honor of their son,
Lester. says the Medicine Lodge Iudex.
Despite the threatening weather two
wagon loads and several single rigs went
out
Dancing and numerous games and
Refreshments were the order of the even.
ing and all were royal entertained. The
guests began departing at about o'clock
and wendell their way toward town, this
time through a heavy rain which con-
tinued during the night Everyone
reached home between the hours of $3.50
and 1880 Saturday morning and none re-
ported lost. Notwithstanding these
small impediments, all say they had
pleasant time which they will long re-
member.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
VANCE NO PISTOL SHOT.
Funny Incident in the Chase Sheldon In
vestigatiOn-

Funny Incident in the Chase sheldon In
vestigatiOn-
The trial of Carl Sheldon for shooting
at j. NJ Chase at Highland park Sunday
occupied most of the afternoon in Justice
Furry's court yesterday. Mr. Chase and
his son, Sprague, told straight stories on
the witness stand. There has been
trouble between the families for some
time. 1t eliminated Sunday when Smell
don fred two pistol shots in the direction
of the old man and his son, after some
words over key for the lock of pasture
gate, which was missing, and which the
Chases claimed had been taken by Shell
don.
Sheldon claims to have been shooting
at dog and his defense was along this
line yesterday. but he was bound over to
the district court and his bond placed at
$500.
Mr.. Chase, ST.. seems to have been fear
less during the shooting and repeated
the assertion a dozen times to Lawyer
Vance that he felt absolutely no fear
when he looked into the ieyeled revolver
in Chase's hands.
He finally said to Mr. Vance: 81 was
no more afraid than would be of you if
you were sitting there with pistol
shooting at me-"
"You would have absolutely no cause
for fear. sir" quickly answered Vance,
amid roar of laughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
RILEY RIDES A WHEEL.
The Hoosier Poet WabbIes Little, But He
is Learning.

Inc hOOBlGE OHG W Riddles n AltC1ep but ne
is Learning.
INDIANAP OILS Aug. 30-James Whit
comb Riley, the Hoosier poet, has taken
to the bicycle. Early every morning he
may be seen on the asphalt pavement
leading northward. The first morning
the curbs on the east side were useful in
protecting the lawns and flower beds from
the plunging wheelman. Every morn
ing he has wabbled less, and now he
would not be taken for a new rider.
True, there is a rhythmicsl sidelong
glide to his motion, bat one expects that
from glance at the man.
II want to be able to ride about four
miles an hour" Mr.. Riley said, in dis
cussing wheels. II don't want to be
racer, but I want to take an early before
breakfast ride in the country now and
then. So 1 have concluded to ride a
wheel and have made peace with those
whom told never would ride"
This interview is in striking contrast
with Mr.. Riley's firm declarations of
three weeks ago, when he is quoted as
having said:
81 have been told that I am endowed
by nature with form peculiarly fitted
to the bicycle, but years ago I made a
promise, very solemn promise, to my
stepmother, never, never. never to mount
a wheel This promise, you will under
stand, precIudes me from accomplishing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
SHALL HERALD BE PAID.
A Question which Interests the Topeka
City Council.

A question which will probably cause
some connection at the next meeting or
the council is whether Commissioners of
Elections Frank Herald and his deputy
are to be paid for the past months work
The commissioner of elections is ap-
pointed by the governor but he is paid
by the city and his claim is passed upon
by the committee on claims and accounts
like all the rest. He receives 500 per
month and his deputy $50
The point upon which the committee
on claims and accounts is undecided Is
whether, since Commissioner Herald has
been removed by the governor, he is en-
titled to pay siuce he was removed The
committee is undecided on the point, and
the question has been referred to Coun-
Gilman Bradford, who is member of the
committee, for his report.
The question of whether or not Com
missioner Herald is entitled 10 the Of
flee is in the supreme court, but will not
be heard for some time. and in the mean
time Mr.. Herald is exercising the func-
tions of the office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

success in a field for which I may be
peculiarly gifted. must keep that
fatal promise. Every now and then l get
letters from far away friends, who have
become enthusiastic cyclers, asking me
if have learned to ride the wheel 1
feel ashamed to tell them that have
not, aud to avoid the making of this pain
full denial, have made up my mind to
borrow bicycle suit and a wheel and
repair me to Photographic sky parlor.
My answer to these inquiring friends
will then be a photograph, which will
tell the whole story"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Aus. Pisty Gets u Medal.

Aus. Fl. Piety, formerly champion
target shot of Topeka. has become the
owner OF the medal emblematic of the
championship of San Antonio. The
trophy has been contested for each week
during the season. and as Sir. Piety won
it a greater mum Der of times than any
other shooter, according to the rules
governing it, it is now his property, and
not subject to challenge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

The tie Tor second place in the last
event between Messrs- Elliott Montgom-
cry and Clark was shot Of, miss and out,
the shooter standing erect 80 yards from
the traps with his gun on the ground
uutil tho bird was on the wing. Elliott
lost his first bird and Montgomery killed
his first and lost his second, leaving Clark,
who scored his first two, the winner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
LOWE SUES THE CITY.

Made Contract for Scavenger Work and
"Ordinanced" Out of 1t.
In short time the city will find itself
confronted with another damage suit
This time the cause will not be from an
injury on a defective sidewalk" It is
to be brought by ex-City Scavenger
Lowe who thinks he was damaged So, 900
worth because the city would not allow
him to do business after he had made
contract with the city.
After Lowe had contracted to do the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
WATTERSON SICK.
Tho Louisville Editor Taken Ill an,
Can't Come to Topeka.

Can't Come to Topeka.
Topeka will not have an opportunity
this fall to hear Henry Watterson. the
brilliant Kentucky editor and orator.
Charles E. Gault received telegram
this morning from ]. Luther Taylor who
is managing the tour, saying that the
date is off. The hitch was caused bv Mr.
Watterson being sick, which necessitated
a change in the other dates.
Over fifty tickets had already been
sold and the money will be efunded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Travelling Men Base Ball.

The travelling men of Hutchinson and
Wichita will play match game of ball
at the latter place September IA. A
very interesting game is promised as
each team will contain some good ball
players. Clarence Smith, of Newton,
has been selected to umpire the con-
test
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
The Deep Water Conferenca-

Governor Morrill, has issued a formal
call for the deep water conference which
is to be held in Topeka October 1.
Governor Morrill, says the mayor of
each city west of the Mississippi river
is delegate, and every person who has
been appointed or ever will be appointed
can have a seat in the conference as
dalepate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
No Football at Baker.

Baker university will not put a foot
ball team in the field this year When
Ed Pend Teton left last year to play in
Colorado he carried away Bakers foot
bali enthusiasm with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
THE PIGEON SHOOT.

The West Side Gun Climb Has a Big
Attendance.
The pigeon shoot yesterday of the West
Side gun club was very enjoyable one,
The weather was all that could be de-
sired, and the quality of the birds was
above the average. Following is the re-
suit:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

The approach of autumn is being sig
nailed by f1ocks of yellow-legged sand
pipers flying over the city every night on
their annual southern tour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

work new scavenger ordinance was
adopted which gave the work to some
one else and Lowe was locked up in the
city Jail because he persisted in doing his
work, His case was appealed to the
supreme court where the ordinance was
declared unconstitutional and Lowe re-
leased. Ex-Police Judge Ensminger
who had the ordinance declared uncon-
stitutional will commence damage suit
against the city in loves behalf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Well, think of it! The Maroons have
won two games out of the three with
Junction City. The game Tuesday was
a close one and was won by Emporia by
a score OF to 6. The Maroons ore now
playing series of three games at Min
neapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Dr. Pritchard's Mare.

DR.. Pritchard's mare Phyllis, by Ash
land Wilkes, sire of John r. Gentry. is
being trained by Nels Newton at the
Fair grounds, and is expected to take
quite low mark before the season is
over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Tnneka. at Weir City.

Topeka will probably be represented
at the inaugural shoot for the live bird
championship Of Kansas at Weir City
next month by P J. Hindmarsh, L. Bis
coe and J. C. Clark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

E. l. Dibert and L. Biscoe retained yes
terday afternoon from their shooting "trip
to Wabaunsee and Morris counties. They
report having had fair success, but the
birds in that locality have been hunted
for month past and consequently are
very wild.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
THE REFORMATORY FARM.
A Fine Field of Corn on 1t Will Go at
Least rs Bushels.

Senator John Armstrong brought into
our office on Tuesday a gentle reminder
of what the soil down at the Hutchinson
reformatory is doing, says the Barton
County Democrat. 1t was two ears of
corn. each over twelve inches long, with
sixteen rows and sixty grains to the row.
There are 80 acres fully as fine, that
will go seventy-tive bushels per acre,
and some that will go one hundred bush
els per acre. The land lies between
Cow creek and the Arkansas river.
There are 700 tomato plants loaded down
and $4,000 sweet potato W. \. Arm
strong, the senator's brother, has charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
a TerribIe Cuetine

OF perfect fitting garments at moderat
prices M ayberry Tailoring Co, 713 Kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Mako Your Arrangements

To attend the picnic of the Modern
Woodmen at Bismarck Grove, Labor
Day September 2 Round trip so cents.
Special train leaves Union Pacific depot
at $3.50 a. m. All Woodmen and their
friends invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Make Your Arrangements

To attend the picnic of the Modern
Woodmen at Bismarck Grove, Labor
Day September 2 Round trip so cents.
Special train leaves Union Pacific depot
at $3.50 a. N All Woodmen and their
friends invited.
District No. 49, Fountain, Usage
county is now ready to receive sealed
bids for building the school house. All
bids must be in before the 9Th of Sep
TENDER.
Subscribe for the Daily STATEJoURNAL-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
McPherson YyheeImen.

The wheelmen of Mcpherson have
Just completed race track northeast of
the city, and local cyclists organization
is being talked of at that place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Billy Sterne's

Billy Sterne's Whist.
Senator W. E. Sterne is said to be the
finest whist player IN Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
The STAR GROCERY
POPULAR Low PRICE GROCERY.

Saving the pennies here and there the little
things, amounts quite considerable in month.
Well the pennies for you any article bought at
this store Its of wholsaling against retailing
and the quality won't suffer in solitary instance A
trial costs little and will lead to you being regular
customer. Satisfaction assured with every sale
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Plenty Of Good Music
And no foolishness. The Modocs at
Garfield park tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30
Bicycle Meet ut Lawrence.

Fifty cents Tor the round trip, Mon
day Sc ptember 2, by the Santa Fe route
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Bicycle Meet at Lawrence.
Fifty cents for the round trip, Mon
day September 2, by the Santa Fe route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Plantation Melodies Tonight
t Garfield park. The Modocs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Tonight at Garfield Park
Modocs in select concert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Kansas Dental Parlors
Will remove about Sept. 10Th to COZ Kan.
ave-, over Sims drug store, rooms form
erly occupied by DR.. Nye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Everybody takes the JOURNAL
Ask your dealer for Burgharts cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-30

Subscribe for the Daily sTATEJoURNAL.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
Sheriff's Sale on Execution.
State OF Wisconsin.
In circuit court,
Villas county.
". A. Bradford, PlRinti1

Villas county.
| W. A. Bradford, Plaintiff,
| w. H stubbins Defendant.
BY virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment in
the above entitled action which was duly
rendered in Justice court of Oneida county,
Wisconsin, on the 18th day OF December A.
1890, and W MS duly docketed in the Office OF
the clerk of the circuit court OF said Oneida
county on the 18th dav OF January A. y
1898, a duly certified transcript of which said
Judgment was duly docketed in the Office OF
the clerk OF the circuit court OF Villas county,
Wisconsin, on the Oath day OF February, A.
D. 1894, and by virtue of anexecution duly
circuit court of Villas county. Wisconsin, I
have seized, levied upon and taken possession
of the folio wing described real estate, the
property of defendant to-wit: Lot number
three (3l of section one, (D and the sw u of
swA OF section one a. and the NV a OF the
north OF Rauge East and the swM OF swa
of section and SELF of swA of section 5; Lot
lumber section and nwA OF nwM section
i'll township 40 uorth OF Rauge 10 East now
in the county of Villas formerly in Oneida
conty) Wisconsin, and shall expose for sale
and sell at public reudue at the front door
of the court House in the village OF Eagle
River in the county of Villas, and state OF
Wisconsin. on Monday the 9th day OF Decem-
Der, A. D. 1895, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon of said day, all the right, title and in
terest OF the said defendant w. II. stubbins,
in and to the foregoing describen premises or
SO much thereof as may be sufficient to pay
the plaintiff the amount due Tor principal,
interest and costs together with the ex-
pense of this sale.
GEO. E. O'CONNOR,
Sheriff, Villas County, Wis.
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
Range 8. Ton 40.

Descriptions of lAnds OMIT ted from list ad
vertised in 1894. Tax OF 1891, sale OF 169
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28

Acts at once, never failB. One Minute
Cough Cure. A remedy for asthma. and
that fevsrsh condition which accom-
pRnies a severe cold The only harmless
remedy that produces immediate result.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
Monday, Oct. %. 1895.
County Clerk HSL.

Notice is hereby given that the folio wing
now situated in the comfy OF Villas State Of
Wisconsin, were on the 16 day OF May 1923
duly sold by the County Treasurer OF Onelda
sale certificates of said lands duly issued to
said Oneida County by said County Treasur-
r. That on the 18th day OF september
signed to said Villas County. The following
amounts set opposite each described tract OF
land is the amount Of tax interests and
charges computed to the last day OF redemp-
ton. Now therefore unless said taxes. inter
ests and charges are paid on or before the
18th day May 1896 said lands will be con,
veyed by tax deed to the purchaser OF said
tax sale certificates according to the proYls-
ions OF the statute in such cases made ana
provided. 80, oo-
c. FRANCIS GOLDMAN,
County Clerk.
Villas Co. Wis.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28

Its iust as easy to try One Minute
Cough Gre as anything elsa. It's easier
TO cure q severe cold or cough with it.
Let your next purchase for cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better medi-
cine; better results; better try it.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
CHEAP EXCURSION TO TIE WEST
AND NORTH WEST.

On October az, 1895, the North West
ERR Lima will sell excursion tickets, with
favorable time limits, to O. large number
OF points in the West and North West at
very low rates For tickets and full in
formation apply to Agents, Chicago 4
Mort h W estern Ry.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land once at Wausau, wis.

Land Once at " auHAu, WIS.
October l, 1895,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his Intention
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver of q. Land Office at
W ausau, Wis, on November 13. 1895, yiS:
Albert Caskey, II. E. No. 1901 for Lot 3 OF
So elton II, II. AZ, OF IL +. He names
the following witnesses to prove his contin-
uous residence upon and cultivation OF. said
land, viz: George Balm, Fred Logan. Clark
Thomas, John Draper, al OF tate Line, WIS.
LOUIS MARCHETTI
Register.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
REDUCED RATES TO ATLANTA

On account of the Cotton States and
International Exposition at Atlanta,
Ca, the North Western Line is now sell
ing excursion tickets at reduced rates.
For tickets and and full information ap-
ply to Agents, Chicago & North Western
R'y.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-28
LOST, OR STOLEN.

A Brown Duchend Puppy, on the 23rd
Of September, on or near the north SIDE
OF Scattering Rice Lake. He answers TO
the name of "Daxel" Finder VIII be
rewarded for care and keeping OF same,
by leaving him or word at this office or
at Bredel's boat house.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-28
Our summer Life.

Complete rest is impossible to the
man or woman who Is not easily salts
fed and amused. A little house with
very little in it, says Scribner's, with a
modest piazza, skiff or sailboat which
does not pretend to be yacht, a gar
den hoe and rake, camera, books and
hammock, rod which is not too
precious or costly to break, one nag
of plebeian blood and something to
harness him to, rabbits in the barn
and sunfiowers In the garden, walk
to sunset hill and dialogue with the
harvest moon-why should we not set
our summer life to such tune, rather
than banker for the neighborhood Of
the big steam yacht and polo ground,
for the fringe Of the fashionable bath
ing beach, for the dust of the stylish
equipage, and try in our several ways
and beyond our means to follow the
pace which is set for us by others?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-11-28
a NEW CAR COUPLER.
1t Sens to BE Very Simple, Practical,
and Economical.

1t Sens to Be Very Simple, Practical,
and Economical.
The coupling shown in the accom-
panying illustration is virtually COM
posed of but two pieces, and is designed
to be exceedingly simple, practical and
economical. Figure 1 shows the i'm
proved coupling in position, portions Of
the car ends being broken away, and
Figure 2 Is a plain view.
The drawbar has the usual spring at
the rear and in front, at one side, is a
forward extension vertically apertured
in alignment with an inclined or bevel-
ed guideway on its underside. At the
opposite side of the drawhead Is jour
nailed coupling bar having at its for
ward end hook adapted to slide In
the beveled guideway to engage its
hook In the vertical aperture Of the
dawhead Of an approaching car provid-
ed with the Improvement, the coupling
bar being drawn upward by spring
extending from 1t to the under side OF
the car platform
The Drawbacks at adjacent ends OF
the cars to be coupled are exactly SIM
liar, except that the forward extension
of one drawhead is opposite to the cou-
pling bar of the other drawhead. To
disengage the coupling hooks, q two