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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
A GO-AHEAD EMPLOYE.
O. r. MoIz Purchases Fine Rig for Uncle

o. r.. MoIz Purchases a Fine Rig for Uncle
Saln's Service.
o. R Molz, whose duty it is to collect
the mail from-the boxes in the business
portion of the city, has purchased ve-
hicIe with which to make the rounds. 1t
is entirely enclosed, and there are glass
windows on the sides and double doors
on the back that are kept closed with
springs. 1t is handsomely painted, and the
words, "U. 5 Mail" appear in gold let
ters on the sides. It is the first vehicle
of the kind ever seen in Topeka. Mr..
Molz paid for it himself, as the govern
ment does not furnish its employees with
such things
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
JIMMIE IN COURT.
A Waif Around the New@p1per Office
Gets into Trouble.

A Waif Around the New-plper Offices
Gets into Trouble.
The Banfeld family of six persons,
who live on Chandler street, lined up on
one of the benches dn police court this
morning. When Mr.. Banfeld arose the
five others got up, and when he sat
down they sat down.
Little Jimmie Banfield is bright
faced boy He couldn't tell his story very
well in court this morning and began to
cry.
Frank Merritt and Jessie Peyton are
two great rude boys who hit Jimmie
with a stone and then struck him on the
head, 1t developed. however, that jim
mie had hit them first, and they were
justified, more or less.
Judge Ferry reprimanded all of them
and let them go.
Jimmie is quite pet among the news
paper people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
TRIED MURDER AGAIN.
4 Second Attempt Made on the Life of
1Ir. Clancy of LelnOnt.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2L-Another attempt
to murder the Rev. J. F. Clancy, the
Lemont reformer, was made last night,
but the men, who were king in wait for
the plucky parson, were scared away
by ore of the latter's friends
Dr. Clancy openly charges that the
attempts on his life were instigated by
Mayor Mccarthy of Lemont, vino is un-
der indictment for bribe taking and in
whose prosecution the minister played
prominent part.
The Rev. Mr. Clancy and his friend. j.
T. Derby. were notified TO keep off the
Streets of Lemont or suffer the conse-
quences. This has greatly aroused pub
llc sentiment, and a vigilance committee
of twenty members will be organized at
once
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
Derby W,nnrr,s Mnna-er

George Mnnson. business manager of
HThe Derby Winner" is in the city in ad-
vance of the show, which plays at the
Grand opera house Wednesday night
next 9lr. Munson's partners in 'The
Derby Winner are Al Sphinx, the author
manager of the play, and Charles c.
sphinx. manager of the Sporting News,
ST. Louis Al Spink is editor of the
Sporting News, owns a string of race
horses which ne uses "The Derby Win
ner" and has built and manages two race
tracks in ST. Louis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
Pratt VS.. Pratf.

Mrs. Q. a. Pratt, wife of a north side
hardware merchant, this morning filed a
suit for divorce IN the district court.
They we're married on Decem her s21,
1891, and have two children, both girls.
Mrs. Pratt states that on August IS her
husband abandoned her. and ordered
the merchants not to give her provisions
for the support of herself aud children
on his credit. Her enumeration OF the
property owned by her husband shows it
to be considerable. She asks for the
custudy of the children aud alimony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
TO BE DONE DEC. Is.

he Court House Must Be Completed Un-
der Penalty.
Contractor George H. Evans says that
the new court house will he completed
sooner than anticipated. and that it will
he -eads tc- oceupacy y Geesmb 10.
The county commissioners have been
urging the Contractors to rush the work
with the threat of forfeit of $50 day
for the extra time required and this has
had the effect desired The roof has
been completed and there is oaly a little
more work to do on the tower.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
Geo. BurShars'~ Horse Wins.

Geo. Burgharts "Smoky," driven by
Nels Newton, won both the 2:25 pace and
the 2:40 ace at the Ottawa meeting. In
the 2:4J race he won the first heat in :23,
the second in :22 and the fourth in :201z
Fred Medium took the third heat In
:24A. The 2:25 pace was won in straight
heats; best time, 2:2216. Mr. Burghart
had intended hold ng for the three min
ute pace at the Kansas City races. bu1.as
he has now taken mark of 2:2516. he
will have to be entered in the 2:2O class
al the Kansas City meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
GOV. HOGG'S WIFE DEAD.
she Expired of Consumption at Pueblo,
Col, Last Night

PUEBLO, Col. Sept 21-Mrs. Sally
Hogg, wife of ex-Gov. J.. H. Hogg of
Texas, died of consumption just before
midnight last night, at the home o7 Gov.
Hogg's nephew. DR.. Will B. D wis, in
this city, where she has been Tor the past
four months
Mrs Hong has been practically bedrid-
den for uine months Her husband and
their four children were At the bedside.
The funeral will take place at Austin.
Texas, on Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
NO REFEREE YET.

Representatives. Of the Pugilists Come to
No AgreemAnt.
NEW YORK Sept. 21.-No referee has
yet been selected for the Corbett- Fi,z-
simmons fight This morning W. A.
Brady, representing Corbett, Marian
Julian. for Fitzsimmons, and Joe Vendig
for the Florida Athletic club, met, and
after three hours of wrangling, decided
upon nothing
Brady refused to accept "Yank" Sulli-
van, saying that Sullivan had written in
sulting letters TO Corbett. Several other
names were suggested, among them Phil
Dwyer and Herman Oelrichs, but Julian
refused to consider them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
MUCH COOLER SUNDAY.
This is Promised by Weather ORsarver
Jennings Today.

The government Thermometer indicat-
I'd IS degrees at 2 o'clock this afternoon,
and Weather Observer Jennings thinks
the back bous of the heated period is
broken. On the streets the thermome-
1ers marked 90
The storm period is central over Kan
sas- The barometer continues high over
the eastern states
Showers have been frequent through
out the northwest, reaching as far south
as Concordia
At Ia. m. rain was falling at Miles
City and Huron and snow al salt Lake.
Forecast for this section: Showers or
Shunderstorms tonight and Sunday with
much cooler Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
PECk's APPOINTMENT.

1t is Formally Announced to the C. NJ. s.
st. p. Directors.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21.-The annual
meeting Of The stockholders' of the c. VI.
s. ST. P. railroad was held here today.
The thirteen directors were reelected.
The Old officers were also re-elec ed.
The appointments of George r. Peck
aud Burton Hansel as counsel and gen.
eral solicitor espectively were formally
announced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
marshAIl's Band Thore.

MarshalPs Military band will attend
the funeral of the late Joseph C., Wilson
tomorrow at II O'Clock. At the regular
meeting of the band last night the band
voted 10 offer its services which have
been accepted and the band will lead the
funeral procession to the cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
HEAT Is TERRIFIC.

No Abatement in the Hot Spell in
Iowa.
MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Sept 21.-There
is no r.al abatement in the terrific
hot spell here. 1t is unsurpassed in the
state's history for September. Corn IS
dead ripe, aud will probab be ready to
crib the first OF October. The second
crop of oats is headed out in some iocali-
ties. Two weeks of warm weather will
mature it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
THE REFEREE AT DALLAS.
Dan Stewart says he Win be western
Nan.

DALLAS, Tex, Sept 21-Dan Stewart of
Che florida Athletic club, speaking to-
night of the failure to select a referee
for the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons fight at a
meeting of referee in New York today.
said: The matter of a referee is not
giving the club any concern now, but
when the proper time comes if 1 can
bring 1t about | say plainly right here
that the referee shall be II western or a
southwestern man. I do not consider
that the eastern element has any right
50 dictate in this matter"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
MONEY for nountaIn Eeativnl.

DENVER, Sept 21. - The board of
county commissioners have appropri-
ated $4,000 TO the uses of the committee
of the Festival of Mountain and Plain,
which is to be held in Denver next
rno-ft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

LAWRENCE, Sept 21.-A private dis
patch from Prof. L L Dyche, on board
the Kite, off ST Jehns, was received in
Lawrence this afternoon saying that he
AS on board the vassel and all right
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
Horse,s Kick Broke HIS Leg.

Thomas MCGUIRE, farmer living
twelve miles south of town, broke both
bones of the right leg yesterday. Mr..
Mcclure was raking hay when the rake
pitched up against the horse, soaring the
animal into kicking him from the ma
chine. Dr. L M. Powell dressed the
limb As Mr.. Mcclure is seventy-four
years of age, and weighs 210 pounds, his
recovery will be slow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
s.CaDttaI,' Rec-iv~r.hTo Su5t.

The SUIT Tor q receiver Of The "Capital"
is set 70 come up before United States
District Judge Williams ut Wichita. It
u as thought the case would come up
next week but the Foster Hudson libel
suit which is expected to be tried in the
district court next week may result in
the postpohement of the motion for a re
ceIver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
BURGLARS AT BALDWIN.


Scared Away.
LAWRENCE, Kan, Sept 2L-An at
tempt was made by burglars to rob the
bank at Baldwin, this county, early this
morning The burglars were discovered
and driven of before they got into the
safe. They were not captured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

Members of Irwin Lodge No. 26O A.
0. .. w, are requested to meet at their
lodge room tomorrow morning, the 22d
inst at 10 o'clock ~. m. sharp to attend
funeral of Bro. Jos. C. Wilson of Capital
Lodge No. 8. c. E. HOPKINS,
Master Workman. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21
CliRora Reatr Navnrre.

GRAvEsEND. Sept. 21.-Oriental han
dicap; one mile and a quarter-Clifford
won; Sir Excess second; Henry of
Navarro third Time, 2:O71S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

Mr. Paul Torrington will sing ST. Quin-
tens ssHosAnna in Excelsis" at the FIRST
Presbyterian church tomorrow morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

Marshsll's band will play sousa's new
march, king Cotton" at their concert
Sunday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

MarshaIPs band will give their usual
concert at Garfield park Sunday after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

Rev. DR.. Farnsworth, who speaks in
the First Congregational church tomor-
row morning, is spending a few days
with his cousin, j. W. Fsrnsworth of this
city. He has for 43 years been mis-
sionary of the American board in West
ern Turkey aud Is conversant with events
in that empire, the persecution of the
Armenians. and the eastern question
generally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-21

Go out to Garfield park Sunday after
noon and hear the concert by MarshalPs
hand
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
ST. WTUS DANCE.
A Cure Found for This Terrible NAL
ady.
Read the Recent Letter From Dr. Ed. r. White
OF Boston.

1t is har1 to imagine a more terrible
malady, or one that calls for more sym
pathy, than ST. Wins Dance. For years
the brightest and best physicians have
sought for "A remedy for this awful aiillc-
ton. They knew the nervous systems OF
the sufferers were shattered and diseased
and all sorts Of nervines have been tried
but without avail Now, however the
greatest medical discovery of this century,
compounded upon the prescription Of the
greatest modern specialist in nervous dis
eases ayaiIs where all otherssfailed. 1t is
not surprising for as a specific in all dis
eases arising from nervous troubles DIR.
Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets, have,
over and over again, proven themselves
without an equal They are boon TO
the thousands afflicted with St. Vitus
Dance or complaints due to weak nerves,
Door blood, impaired physical or mental
vigor Read this terse statement from
one Of Boston's best known physicians
43 Somerset St, Boston, Nov. II, 1888.
/ have used DR.. Charcot's kola Nervine
Tablets in two cases of Ctorea (St Fitus
dance) and have met with excellent re
suits. Would heartily recommend my
brother physicians, who have such cases,
to give these Tablets fair trial
DR. Edward f. White.
If you are sleepless, run down, troubled
with nervous dyspepsia, melancholy or
undue fatigue Of brain or body, take kola
Nervine Tablets. If they work so we'll in
such aggravated diseases as st. Fitus
Dance what may you not expect OF
benefit when afflicted with simpler and
milder nervous affections?
Sl.00 per box lone month S treatment.)
See Dr. Charcot's pane on box. kola
booklet free All druggists or sent direct,
by Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co., La
Crossp Wis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Rev. j. NJ. Connolly, a blind eyangei'S'
of Holderness. n. H., IS holdings series Oh
revival meetings in the first baptisV
church of West Sidney. The order oi
service consists of singing and praise iof
20 or 80 minutes, followed by short ser
mon and exortations. Quite numpef
have expressed a desire for salvation. MI
Connolly Is undenominational, and Do
levers OF all sects gather from nighs''
night, to assist In the work. A deep IN
terest in the meetings is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
FOR SALE

The elegant estate situate in Augusta. at the
junction of Green and State streets, owned by
Erastus Bartlett Esq, and formerly occupied
large trac of lana in the heart ~ tbs f,;.,y
and the house is most thoroughly built equip
ped with furnace, bath room, set range, open
nre places and thorough sy stem of plum. ing
The stable which is detached from he house
could easily be turned into q dwelling. To be
SOLD at e low price. Apply to or address Len
dali Titcomb. Augusta, Maine. noyl3atf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

CARDs OF fHANKs, OBITUARY NOTICES, nsso.
LUrIoNs OF RESPECT, ETC., win be charged II
the rate Of ten cents per line. No charres
less than seventy i've cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF IN.
rHRrArNMEsTs. whose object IL the raising Of
money will be charged at the rate Of fifteen
cents line.
ADvEsTisINe NOTICES. news form. WIN be ex.
cluded from our local columns, except such a
refer to advertisers occupying space in our
advertising columns. and will be run nnder
separate head on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the JounrAr
promptly will confer favor By notifying the
ofice Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Mr. and Mrs Charles II. Foster iei''
Wednesday morning, for Mantle, Floriua'
where they will spend the winter. They
have been staying in Augusta for ie"
days, previous to which they have peeh
visiting friends at Manchester, ana a'
other places in the State. At Mani'eo
Mr.. Foster owns large orange grows
which for over 30 years he has conducteu
with great success.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
STATE NEWS
CARIBOU.


The Kindergarten clofed, THURSDAY
afternoou. with appropriate exercises
1rha o.,r,es SONGS and little pieces SPOKEN
t,v the children were much enjoyed ~
tsose who listcned TO them. MISS
Howard the teacher, started for her home
aa,nrdav ,noruiuo. Mrs. WIN. Mcclellan
ba. lsen quite Ill for week past.-Miss
Parrish of Illinois, iectured in Clark
hall, Thursday evening, under tle au-
sn,css Of the ". G. r. L, Miss Parrish
,s a pleasing speaker, and deserVed u
larger audience The programme at the
rirora Literary Club Friday AFTERNOON
was an attractive one. The stndy was On
uoints If interest in the city of Florence;
and the programme concluded with
sketch Of the Marble Faun, by Mrs.
Flo .ence Porter. The next meeting VIII
he an "Afternoon with Whittier. THE
oreretta "R. Il. Porter, or the interviewer
and the Fairies, " was repeated, Monday
evening. for the benefit Gf the kindergar-
determination were given at the
high school, Wedne 3day. Friday evening,
will come the closing event Of the term,
a reception by the pupils Of the school to
their parents, teachers school board
alumni, and the senior class of the gram
mar school. A literary and musical
entertainment has been prepared by the
senior class, who have the arrangements
for the reception in charge; light refresh
inents will he served; the main room VIII
be decorated for a reception room, ana IL"
pains will be spared to make the occasion
most enjoyable one, and fitting end 70
a profitable term. The December term oi
court will open next Tuesday, and
promises 10 he n long one rs a large mum
ber Of important cases await trial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
FOR SALE OR TO LET

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines (thirty words) coming under the head Of
WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &c, will be
inserted two times for Is cents, three times for
rs cects and one week for 80 cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remittance Of
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

George Barker, who has been with the
Atkinson Furnishing Co for the past six
months has severed his connection with
5hat concern, and will enter the employ OF
r. W. Soulc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

To let-House.
Desertion Notice.
Lost-Pocket book.
Wanted-A situation.
Wanted-Lady compositor.
Bargains Frank b. Wood.
Drugs-Devine & Coughlin.
Wanted-Horses to board.
Furniture Frank b. Wood.
Proclamation-"The Hustler
Special Sale-F. S. Smith & Co.
Removal sale-Hebert & Shea.
Millinery-Miss Eta L. Hanson.
Wanted-Ladies and gentlemen.
Amusements-"Hero in Rags"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Fred Fl. owen of the Bangor CONNER
cial, arrived in Augusta, Wednesday even
ing, where he will spend Thanksglving
with his father, Howard Owen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Mr.. JOHN j. TURNER will teach IN
Augusta Mondays at Mr.. Smiths musio
room, No. 80 Winthrop street. :.
may20deodu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Roy G. Smith arrived, Wednesday,
from Portland, TO spend Thanksgiving
Day with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George X. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Congressman Seth Milliken. passed
through Augusta, Wednesday morning,
on his way to Washington, d. c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Come to the Union social, this Thanks
giving evening, at the First Baptn
church. where excellent refreshments anu
a good time generally may be enjoyed, inc
proceeds of which will be given TO the
Young Mems Christian Association, IN
gratitude for the great benefit they have
conferred upon our city. Let US mske
their hearts more than glad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Miss Ethelyn Burleigb, who Is attend
ing Mrs. Hayes private school for girls,
in Boston, arrived home, Wednesday even
ing, to spend Thanksgiving with her
parents. She will return to Boston
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

The ladies of the Unitarian society will
hold their annual sale the third and
fourth of December.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis G. Burleigh, will
spend Thanksgiving Day with Mrs Bur
leighs parents in Waterville, Mr., and
Mrs. S. s. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Mrs. r. W. Soule, who has been con.
fined to her home by illness for the past
week is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Fresh vlolets, and fine pottsd chrysan-
themums, in full bloom for Thanksglv
ing, at Partrldges, opposite the post
office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

The Thanksgiving season is Observer
by the Augusta schools by closing rom
Wednesday afternoon until Monday
morning. This gives the growing
scholars a chance to grow still more
physically at any rate, and the sharp BIZ
and pleasant weather will give them All
good chance to keep out Of doors Re"
appreciate vacation more than IN
scholars
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Ralph il. House, Colby 9s. will spend
Thanksgiving day AT his home in the city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Today being legal holiday, no Journal
will he issued, Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Cushnoc Grange will have a literary
entertainment, this evening. The pro-
gramme promises rare entertainments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

The crockery stores will be closed
Thanksgiving day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

Mr.. C. f. Flynt of the Journal and
wife and children, went to Dexter yester-
day, where they will spend Thanksgiy-
inc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
kennebec.
WINTHROP.

While &c rgs w Caldwell was working
nm the A. H. Young house. board fell,
striking MIN on the back but luckily
not iniuting him to any great extent
He Is able to be at rk.-Last Tuesday
evening, while Morrill, W Joy and mmlly
were coming home from the grange meet
ing at Neson's Corner when opposite the
John Stanley buildings it was so dark
they lost their way and drove into the
ditch No one was injured. The lire
mems ball will occur in December. The
dance netted the new band a good sum
the other evening and although the night
was stormy good crowd was present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

kate Vanrah has issued q new song
entitled, "The Home Where the Heart
is.' 1t is a song for the contralto voice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
Somerset.
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Miss Marguerite A. Page of this village
closed n very pleasant and profitable term
OF IL weeks school in district No. 8 Fri
day She has joined the senior class in
the high school. r f. and o. W. Hen
derson shot fine deer, Saturday in the
eastern part Of the town R. j. Knapp is
sick with scarlitlna S S Walker has a
very fine colt which he Is breaking
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

0. ). Sherburne of Richmond, was In
Augusta, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
Local Matters.

Thanksgiving day
A. H. Black of West Sidney, was in the
city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28
TO LET.
FOR r e r.
TO LEASE.

Large, new wharf and land near NJ. c. anC
W. & O. r. RS. Deep water and excellent sit
uation. Albert S. Erskine, Wiscasset, Me.
uoyI8d2Wt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

A desirable house of eight rooms at 81
Green street. Best OF spring water in house.
Apply at North End Clothing House, or No. :
South Chestnut street, city. noV2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-28

My house, corner of winthrop and Chestnut
streets. Inquire on the premises, or at DR..
O. w. Turner's office, opposite the Court
House. W. II. TURNER.
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