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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
INDIAN TEST CASE.
ChOctaws Sell Buildings Belong
ing to U. s. Citizens.
Owners Apply for an Injunction
to Restrain.
MANY ARE INVOLVED.
Thousands of Dollars Involved
in the Case.

SOUTH MCALEsTER, I. T., May 21.-A
case of more than ordinary interest is
in progress in the United States court
at this place. The ChOctaw nation had
advertised several large buildings be-
longing to United States citizens to be
confiscated and sold, alleging that the
owners were renting the property con-
trary to the Choctaw laws. The own
ers have applied to the United States
court for an injunction restraining the
Choctaw nation from making the sale.
AS the decision involves hundreds of
thousands of dollars and nearly every
United States citizen living in the ter
ritory, the case is being holly contest
ed on both sides.
A FARMER Is TIRED OF LIVING.
MEXICO, May, 21.-Charles Lattrell, a
farmer, who lived miles west of this
city, committed suicide by blowing his
head off. In note he stated as a rea-
son for ending his life that he was
tired of living. He thrust the Inuzzle
of double barreled shotgun into his
mouth and pulled the triggers. His
head was blown to atoms. Coroner
Rodes, of this city, went to the scene
of the suicide. He did not call jury,
it being unnecessary.
A MAN SHOT AND MORTALITY WOUNDED.
PANA, Ill, May 21.-George Ban
non has shot and mortally wounded
Frank Burroughs. The murderer and
his wife separated and Bannor re-
turned to get their little daughter.
He invited young Burroughs to take a
walk with him, and, on the latter re-
fusing, shot him.
DROWNED HIS WIFE
GRANTS PASS, Ore, May 21.-Charles
Elister, teamster, threw his wife
into a pool of water and held her head
under until she was drowned. Three
of his small children witnessed the act.
POISONED BY ROUGH ON RATS.
OsKALoosA, Ia, May 2L-Mrs. War
rick, a farmers wife in this county,
gave rough on rats to her three chill
dren yesterday and then committed
suicide. Two children will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
DECLARED A DRAW.

The PugiIistic Go Between MCCOY and
O'Bryan Witnessed by 1000 People.
Boston, May 21.-More than 1000
persons witnessed a stubbornly fought
twenty-five round contest at the Suf-
folk Athletic club last night between
Dick O'Brien, of Lewiston, and Kid
Mccoy, of Boston, which, according to
the rules of the fight, was declared a
draw by Referee William DAILY, jr., at
the end of the twenty-ffth round. Dick
O'Brien was the favorite. but the clever
Bostonian gave him the best contest
that the Lewiston lad has ever run
against in his career, and at the close
of the twenty-fifth round was whis-
Ting and making game of O'Brien.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
NOVELTIES.

There are indications that seals are to
be more worn. The fiat oval seal, with
design in intaglio, is conspicuous.
A beautiful hair ornament seen was
an amber comb, on which was applied
a spray of gold, with diamond flowers,
and on the stem sat a gold squirrel
munching a nut.
The crown as a pendant is exceeding
ly prominent at this moment We have
crowns of all sorts of dynasties, wrought
out in diamonds and pearls. Color is
rarely seen in crown pendants.
An excellent thing for shoppers or
those of forgetful tendency is dainty
silver chain, which, attached to the
purse and slipped over the wrist, secures
the wearer against loss of that useful
receptacle for money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
OPEN REBELLION.
Senator Ben TfIlman is For 1t If Golf GOei
Further.


Further.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., May 21-An all-night
secret session of the Tillman-Irby execu-
tive committee, claiming to be the regu-
lar Democratic state organization, was
held here last night, having been called
to meet the emergency caused by Judge
Colts decision against the constitutional
ity of the registration laws, in the face
of the coming election of delegates to
the constitutional convention.
Senator Tillman, who was present, de-
clared, Notwithstanding his bitter attack
upon Judge Golf, that the condition in
which his decision had left politics was
the very best for his party, and advoc ated
white primary to nominate delegates
to the convention, saying that if the con-
sentative Democrats, his white opponents
would not come into it, but make their
fight in the general election, ''there would
be bloody campaign and HI would
break loose in Georgia"
He said that if Judge Golf went any
further in this matter he. for one, would
advocate open rebellion. This, of course,
was not intended for publication and was
not given out by the committee, but the
reporter overheard it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
MAY Go to Prison.

PARSONS, Kan, May 21.-The arrest
of George NJ. Beck, president of the
Fort Scott paper mill, who is charged
with emptying poisonous refuse into
the Marmaton river, is about the first
case of the kind brought under the
law which makes such an offense an
act punishable by imprisonment in
the penitentiary. 1t is claimed that
the refuse poisoned hogs and fish.
A freshness, lightness and sweetness
are given to dough by DIR. PRICES Bak-
ing Powder that no other kind can even
approach,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
A TEST.
The sheik Tried 1t and Was Convinced OF
His Power.

The sheik Tried It and Was Convinced OF
His Power.
The mighty Sheik Abdullah spake one
day to the court sage, old Enekazi, as fol
lows:
''You are always ready to give sensible
advice, o Enekazi. Perhaps you could
tell me which of my councillors is really
sincere"
"a very simple matter" replied the
sage confidently. 81 will tell you at once,
mighty sheik, how it is to be managed.
Go and compose a long ballad this very
day"
''Stop'' interrupted the sheik. "You
forget that am no poet"
"That's just it, mighty sheik. Go and
write at once long ballad and read to
your assembled councillors. -
"But, Enekazi, bear in mind that 1
never wrote line of poetry in my life"
so much the better. When you have
read the long ballad to your courtiers,
you will judge of the effect yourself. To-
morrow will come again and learn of
your observations -
The next day the wise Enekazi entered,
saying:
Did you follow my advice mighty
sheik?"
Certainly
And what happened after you had read
your balladf" inquired the old man, snil-
ing.
ooh, I was completely taken by sur
prise. One exclaimed that this was the
long sought for ballad of the great poet
1bu Yemin; another that I was a new
bright lumirary in the armament of po-
etry; a third craved permission to cut off
a piece of my robe in memory of the event
full occasion and the immortal bard-in a
word, they were in ecstasies and praised
my ideas and my language up to the
skies"
And what about old Henri Adin?"
eagerly questioned the sage.
" An, he dropped to sleep while I was
reading
"Ha, hal What did you conclude from
that, mighty sheik2" said the old man
triumphantly.
''What conclusion could I come to-
replied the sheik, with some surprise, eli
not the same as all the rest-namely that
1 possess very great talent for poetryf'
Enekazi salaamed, lighted his chibouk
and-heId his peace, for he was in sooth {
wise man.-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

was organized in Mendoza, Ills, July
6, 1868, by a mere handful of conduct
Ors and has grown to vast proportions
On Aug. Is, 1868, the young order was
reorganized, a grand division was insti
tuted, a constitution and bylaws were
adopted and grand officers were elected
by representatives of the five original
divisions. The first annual convention
was held in December, 1868, and was
attended by only ID delegates. This
fact, however, did not prevent the rapid
growth of the order.
For many years the order existed as
merely social and mutual benefit asso-
citation, and the members were prohib-
tied from taking part in any strike.
About five years ago this provision Of
the constitution was repealed, and the
order is now free to do aggressive work
in case of labor troubles The aims OF
the order are to better the condition Of
the railway conductor and care for his
widow and orphans if he is stricken
down by disease or in the performance
of his duty In 1891 every member was
required to become identified with the
insurance department Of the order. Be
fore that time he might or might not do
so, as he desired.
Edgar Erastus Clark, grand chief con.
ductor of the order, was born in Lima,
n. Y, in 1853, attended school at the
Genesee Wesleyan seminary and entered
the railroad Business as a brakeman. He
was elected t. his present Office in 1890
Alum baking powders were rejected
as contestants at the Worlds Fair. and
classed as unwholesome. Highest hon~
ors were awarded Dr. Prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
OPPOSE A CONVENTION.
Missouri Democratic State Central Com
mIttee Against Any Action.

ST. LOUIS, May 21.-An informal
meeting of members of the democratic
state central committee was held in
this city last evening. 1t was stated
by one of the members that the ques-
E ton of calling a state convention for
the purpose of considering the adj
visibility of the democracy taking a
stand on the currency matter was
brought up, but met with little en-
enlargement. Of those present only
Secretary Zevely favored the sug-
gestion, the others opposing it on the
ground that such a conference would
be premature, and it's conclusions
might be in opposition to the will of
the party convention, to be held year
hence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

WEBB CITY, No, May 21.-Miss
Georgia Fray, who was injured Sun
day by being run over by bicycle,
has been continuously unconscious
since with slight hope of her recovery.
Criminal carelessness is charged on the
part of Dan Veatch, the operator of
the wheel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
a Missing Rodv Found.

Usage CITY, Kan, May 21.-Yester-
day morning as the section men were
going to work on the Missouri Pacific
road they found a man lying dead near
the track on culvert miles east of
this city. He was brought to town and
identified as Ed Henry, of Peterton,
Kan. He had left his home Saturday
for Quenemo, and nothing more was
heard of him until his lifeless body
was found yesterday morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 21.-Noth-
ing can be learned to-day confirming
the story of the alleged torturing and
burning in Lafayette county of three
negroes for the supposed outrage and
murder of Miss Armstrong several
days ago. Diligent inquiry in Jack
sonville, Madison and Ellaville shows
that the story was based on mere rumor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
A LONG RED HAIR
Responsible for Revolver Shot ThatNear-
ly Struck Officer Burgess.


Iy Struck Officer Burgess.
Officer Burgess of the metropolitan
police force had a narrow escape from
death or manning by the accidental dis
charge of a revolver at the city prison
last evening 1t was at 6 o'clock when
all the officers were present for roll call.
Mr.. Burgess is a careful officer regard
ing his personal appearance, and last
evening as he stood before the mirror in
the jailer's office and surveyed his big,
imposing form he detected a red hair of
considerable length on the back of his
coat, where he couldn't reach it. Bur-
CESS took a whisk broom from its case
and said: "Here, somebody, brush off
my coat"
The one who was nearest to him hap
pened to be his brother, who had acco M
panied him to the station. Young Bur-
CESS brushed off his brothers coat, with
all the hOurishes of barber shop "supe."
Too many hourishes, in fact. The whisk
broom struck the trigger of the big Al
callbre revolver that Officer Burgess car
ried in his northwest pocket
ga loud report rang through the
corridor" as the novelists say, and Officer
Burgess jumped nearly ten feet straight
up, it is said. There was a strong smell
of burnt powder, burnt uniform and
burnt Burgess A dozen policemen
rushed forward to see what the trouble
was. The revolver burned large hole
in Burgess trousers and also tore large
hole in his coat As for the bullet it
went straight down. 1t passed through
the trousers leg near the calf, and
glanced on the heel of his shoe Just
enough to take some of the backing off,
and then went entirely through the floor
and fell on the concrete floor of the
basement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
To LOOK After Live stock.

The state live stock sanitary commits
sion has appointed the cattle inspectors
to go into Texas and New Mexico to in
spect cattle to be shipped into Kansas
Geo. c. Pritchard has been sent to AlEu-
querqUe. n. NJ, and S. C. Freeland has
gone to Quanah. Texas. These inspectors
will receive a fee of cents for each
head of cattle inspected. This will make
them good salaries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 21.-Mrs. Ida
NJ. Reece, of the Oakland school, and
other teachers who have made ar
engagements to teach in country insti-
tutes in Kansas this summer have en-
countered a legislative enactment
which renders them Ineligible because
they do not live in that state. The
law, it is said, was passed at the in
stance of Kansas teachers who de-
handed protective tariff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
sman-Pox at Billings. Mo.

BILLINGS, Mo-, May 21.-Billings and
neighboring towns are excited just
now over smallpox. A travelling man
named Ward. representing a Chicago
drug house, was taken sick at the Cen
trail hotel and the doctors have pro-
nounced it smallpox. Ward has been
removed to a pesthouse west of town.
Excitement runs high.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

There is certainly no baking powder
so we'll known and generally used as the
Royal Its perfect purity. as we'll as its
superiority in leavening power, are mat
tiers of fact no longer disputed by honest
dealers or makers of other brands. Its
virtues are so we'll known to every house
keeper that the ISLANDERS of the dis.
honest makers of the cheaper goods
fails to touch it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
SHE MARRIED. A BRUTE.

A Case of Wife Beating From Oakland
In Justice Furry's Court.
John H. Frye, of Oakland, was taken
before Justice Furry last evening
charged with wife beating. His case
was continued, and in default of $500
bond he has been committed to the
county Jail Mrs Frye appeared before
Justice Furry in person to make the COM
plant against her husband The unfor-
tunate woman had finger marks on her
throat that were inflicted the day before
when her husband choked her until she
was black in the face.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

On May 81 the Union Pacific will sell
tickets at one fare for the round trip to
all points in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyom-
ing, Colorado, Utah. Idaho, Arkansas,
Missouri south of Kansas City. The
minimum round trip rate will be ST..
ont forget the date. F. A. LEWIS,
D City Ticket Agent $40 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
TALK HIMSELF TO DEATH
John n. Reynolds Has to be Given Opiates
to Silence Him.

The doctors at the Osawatomie insane
asylum keep John N. Reynolds, famous
as an ex- convict, under the influence of
opiates about half the time. They have
TO do it to prevent him from talking him
self to death.
He wants to make speeches day and
night. One morning he commenced to
deliver a temperance lecture and did not
quit for twenty-seven hours, and only
then when he tainted from hunger and
exhaustion. He weighed 2OO pounds
when he entered the asylum. He has
talked himself down to 100.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
Feu Undera NTovfn1Cer

PITTsBURG, Kan, May BIB. H.
Noel, a brakeman on the Missouri Pa
cifc, fell under q car at Fleming yes
terday, his leg being cut off at the hip
The injured man was sent to the hos
pital at Kansas City, but cannot re-
cover. Noel has a wife and family at
Harper, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

the Order of
Railway Conduc-
tors, which will
hold its annual
session in Allan
t a, NJ ay IA.
About 1900 del
egates and guests
will then visit
the Gate City of
the South, where
elaborate prepar-
ations are now
being made for
their entertain
O1eOt The order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
Kansas Foresters.

KANSAS CITY, Kan, May 21.-The
grand court of Kansas, Ancient Order
of Foresters of America, held their an
nual meeting at McGeorge's hall in
Rosedale last night. There were many
delegates present from all parts of the
state. The business of the state court
was transacted, after which officers
were elected. Leavenworth was Sc
lected as the place for holding the next
maetinr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
Opposes a Convention.

State Senator Charles F. Scott. presi-
dent of the Kansas Republican league
and editor of the lola Register. saws the
people of Kansas do not want a state
convention called this summer to nomi-
nate a candidate for chief justice. He
says the state central committee will sat
isfy the people if they will nominate
Judge Martin without calling a conven-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
UNDER ONE SYSTEM.
The Street Railways of Kansas City to Be
Owned by One Company.

The Street Railways of Kansas City to Be
Owned by One Company.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 21.-The
consolidation of all the street railways
of Kansas City under one management
is practically assured. The stock
holders of the Metropolitan company
met yesterday afternoon and voted to
increase the capital stock of the COM
pany from So, 6OO 900 to SIS, 500, 900
and acquire by purchase the
entire stock of the Kansas City
Cable Railway Co., the Grand Avenue
railway, the Kansas City and indie
pendence Dummy line. The total
street railway mileage in the CONSOLE
dalton is 1855. c. F. Morse, of the
Metropolitan company, will be presi-
dent, and Walton H. Holmes, of the
Kansas City Cable railway, secretary.
It is expected the new order of things
will go into force and effect June 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
Congressman Curt1s Not Wal.

Congressman Charles Curtis is in i'll
health this summer. He has been at
home most of the time during the last
four weeks under the care of his physi-
clan. Mr.. Curtis had expected to spend
this week in Butler county but has post
nnned his trip until later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
SOUND MONEY.

Secretary Carlisle Opens the Discussion of
the Question in Covington, Ky.
Cov1NGroN, KY, May 21.-The secre-
tary Of the United States treasury,
Hon. John G. Carlisle, opened the dis
cussion of the question of sound money
here last night in quaint structure
called Central Garden. The rush to
hear the speaker was tremendous An
attempt was made to reserve seats for
ladies, but it was given up when the
pressure for admission by voters was
felt. The beginning of the address,
which was very long, was delayed by
a street demonstration of considerable
magnitude.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
TWO DIVORCES ASKED.
Emily McPhersOn andCora Broadie Charge
their Husbands with Abandonment.

their Husbands with Abandonment.
1t took Emily Mcpherson more than
thirty years to discover that she had mar
ried the wrong man. She married Joseph
G. Mcpherson in Indiana in 1853. Just
thirty years later, in 1898, he ran away
from home and has deserted her ever
since. Today she filed her suit for di-
vorce, alleging all the facts before men,
toned and also charging him with
cruelty and failure to support.
Cora Broadie, who married Moses
Broadie in 1891, also wants a divorce on
the ground of abandonment, and the Gus
tody of little Pearl Broadie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
Sheds and Cattle Burned

HALIFAX, n. s., May 21.-Fire start
ed on the Intercolonial railways long
wharf in the cattle sheds. Both
wharf and sheds, in which sixty head
of cattle, were soon consumed as well
as the freight and immigration sheds.
The fire then swept the immense coal
ing pier. trestle work and wharf of the
dominion government on which were a
number of loaded coal cars. The
property was owned by the dominion
government and was not insured. The
losses aggregate $500, ZOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
Mineral Wafer

The finest in the west. Come and try it
J. W. PHILLIPs, o12 ". Eighth ave.
The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each WORKING
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other PAPER. This is afact,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

EMPoRIA, Kan, May 2L-While the
mother was away, Pearl Weaver, the
2-year-old child of J. n. Weaver, tried
to put kitten into a tub of water,
but fell in herself and was drowned
before the mother returned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
ARUMOR CHASED DOWN.

Tanner Bros. Not Going to Lease a Large
Store Room on Kansas Avenue.
It was reported on the streets today
that Tanner Bros. had leased the double
store room occupied by E. B. Guild.
A. w. Tanner laughed when asked if
the report were true. mo, sir,' said he.
''You may be sure that we have no in
tention of going into business in Topeka
very soon at least. We have few farms
voting our time to disposing of them We
shall go out of the city for the summer,
and do not know what we shall do after
that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

A lie if uttered boldly is as good as
the truth to some. A New York bak-
ing powder waived examination" at the
Worlds Fair and is now claiming all
awards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
TICKET TAKERS TO MEET.

HOspftabIe Atlanta Preparing to Entertain
the Order of Railway Conductors.
''Fidelity, Justice and Charity, In
Perpetual Friendship, is the motto Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

1t costs more to make the Royal Bak-
ing Powder because its ingredients are
purer, but it is more wholesome and goes
further than any other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21
"BUCKEYE HOUSE" RAIDED
The Old Resort has Fallen Into Evil
Hands and Comes to Grief.

The Old Resort has Fallen Into Evil
Hands and Comes to Grief.
The Buckeye house on lower Kansas
avenue, which has always had doubtful
reputation and used to be worse than it
is, was raided last night.
John Pears the proprietor of the place
was booked for keeping a disorderly
house, and two women and five men who
were found there are charged with be-
ing inmates.
The raid was made at about the supper
hour by Chief Wilkerson, Captain Gard.
iner, Sergeant Ellison and Officers Pink
ston and Gaines. Two of the officers en-
tered the front way while three guarded
the back doors. Pearl Goodwin and
Frank Van Solver were found in an up
per room and Ida Lille, Ed Barton, s. E
Pettigrew, W. D. Hardy and Joseph Lii
lie were found down stairs in company
with Pears The whole party was taken
to the city prison in the patrol wagon
and locked up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

Prof Haines, chemist to the Chicago
Board of Health, says he has found the
Royal Baking Powder the purest and
strongest, and superior to all others in
every respect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

Baking powders attached to gifts are
from 30 to 60 per cent alum, and classed
as poisonous by chemists. Insist on DR..
Prices. which B perfectly pure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-21

Because of its much greater strength,
the Royal Baking Powder is more econ
omical than any similar Ieavening agent