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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
INSTRUCTIVE.
An Incident In the Lives Of some Bicycle
Riders

An Incident IN the Lives Of Some Bicycle
Elders.
1t was an instructive incident showing
that the bicycle, like death, equalizes all
Hnen, and, even rlore difficult task, ali
women. The members of the household
and their guests were seated ca the piazza
enjoying the rest that comes between aft
ernoon tennis and tea. They were all
Sntck and span as to attire. The white
Apd blue hannels of the men and the or.
candies of the girls were perfection in
their way, while nothing more placidly
correct than the gray silk of the gray
haired mistress of the house is ever seen,
even in that placidly correct suburb.
Suddenly there appeared upon the scene
group of the most diametrically opposed
class. There were two men, sunburned,
bearded to an unbecoming and untidy de-
gree, dusty, dirty, torn ard disreputablo
looking. Behind them trailed three de-
jected looking women, who formed admit
rable companion pieces to them, so dirty,
torn, burned, worn and disheveled were
they. They all advanced timorously to-
ward the house The piazza group sur
veyed them with suspicion and disdain
We're they tramps or gypsies? At any rate,
they were thoroughly disreputable look
ing customers, y as one of the household
party remarked audibly
The less impossible looking of the two
men addressed the house party.
Beg pardon, said he lifting his tat
tered cap, "brt can you tell us where we
can get something to eat in the town?''
Supercilious glances were exchanged
among the doorstep group. But the gem
tie gray haired hostess, whose sight and
hearing are both little dull, spoke kindly
to the waits.
If you will go around by the side path
to the kitchen door, my good man, she
said, 81 think the cook
But she was interrupted
Pardon me-" said the spokesman for
the tramps, "but we are looking for an
eating house or hotel. We are,'' he added
modestly, mot quite so bad as we look.
We have been making bicycle tour from
Boston and"-
"A bicycle tourl" shouted one of the
men on the porch.
ooh, how loyelyp' exclaimed one of the
girls on the porch.
Won t you come right up and join us?''
cried the host "There's tea coming, isn't
there, mother? And later there'll be din
ner. There are no hotels in town.
"Wouldn' you like to freshen up a bitP"
asked one of the girls.
'Where have you left your wheels? Be-
low the shrubbery? I'll send for them
Come, you must tell us all about it. We +"
confdentially, are thinking of just such
trip oursel es. -
So through the magic Of the bicycle the
waits became honored guests and the hun
CRY were flled.-New York World.
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MEXICO'S BOOM.
Unsqua1Ied Prosperity Owing to tn
Coinage of Her silver.

UnequalIsd Prosperity Owing to the
Coinage of Her Silver.
WASHINGTON, D. C. Sept iii am
now engaged in constructing one of the
greatest railroad enterprises of my life.
Thus spoke Joseph H. Hampson, a we'll
known railroad builder. He said: SIT
will extend from the City of Mexico TO
the great harbor of Acapulco, on the
Pacific coast The city has one of the
finest lock harbors to be found anywhere,
with % feet of water, and capable of
floating all the navies of the world. This
will be one of the finest and best payin G
roads in the world, and, like the great
Pennsylvania road. is through noun
famous country, and will never be pa r
aileled 1t is going to cost a mint of
money, but will always pay good interest
on the money invested. President Diaz,
of Mexico, gives every possible en-
couragement in the undertaking.
1.-THE financial, material and indus
trial interests of Mexico are growing
wonderfully fast. The depression Of
the silver interests has done more for
Mexico than for any other country.
Where formerly they shipped most of
their silver and lead ores to this country
for treatment, they have now erected
great works in Mexico and treat large
part of their ore there. The coffee,
sugar and fruit interests in Mexico are
now quite large, and are increasing in
extent and importance very rapidly.
''Ihe very best paying interests now
in Mexico are the great cotton manufac-
tories that are being erected in different
parts of the republic. These manufac
tories are now paving from 80 to 40 per
cent on the capital invested, and are
sure investment with no chance of loss,
and only surpassed as money makers by
a few very rich mines of Mexico. The
railroads are developing Mexico in great
shape, and new projects are heard of
dailv.O
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She Was Right.

The benighted barbarian, in accordance
with the time honored custom of his TRIBE
lay in wait in the grass, waiting for the
approach of the maiden whom he had
chosen to WOO.
AS soon as she passed, he arose, and
with one blow of the large and knotty club
he carried felled her to the earth.
She awoke from the consequent swoon
to find herself flung across his shoulder
as he proceeded toward his hut. Though
dazed at first, she realized that she had
been proposed to in the regular style.
"Dear me, Mr.. GwrrbbIu, she twittered,
"this is so suddenr'
In her case there was really some excuse
for the rernark-Iife
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
Dusky brothers at Outs.

ST. LOUIS Mo-, Sept. 1.-THE Sec
ond session of the eighth biennial
meeting of the supreme lodge, colored
Knights of Pythias, was held yester-
day. a committee consisting of Rep
resenta tive Sam B. Hill of Cincinnati.
Ohio, Professor O.. NJ Wood of St.
Louis and j. II. Ringgold of Indian
apolis, represen ting one faction of the
order, was appointed to confer with a
similar committee from the other fac
ton. The two committees Will en-
deavor to formulate some plan to
bring the two factions together.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
THE FREDoNIA FLOOD.
The Rivers Higher Than for Years
Railroad Service In Bad Shape.


Railroad Service In Bad Shape.
FREDoNIA, Kan, Sept. 11.-Fan
river kept rising until midnight and
up to IL o'clock this morning had
fallen only three inches. The water
works engines are eight feet under
water The Frisco and Pacific are
both unable to reach the city. The
Pacific passenger, which arrived from
Kansas City yesterday. is still here
This morning the Verdigris river, eight
miles north had risen until it was
nearly two feet higher than for thirty
years. The Santa Fe has some track
north washed away and, like the
Pacific is unable to reach the city from
either direction.
INDEPENDENCE, Kan, Sept. 11-As
reports come in, the damage done by
the severe rain storm Sunday night
increases. Elk City is under water
and the inha bitants have been driven
from their homes, many of which have
oeen washed away No trains have
gone west Of here on the Santa Fe.
Yesterday mornings passenger is still
lying here. The Verdlgris river is out
Of it's banks and is still rising this
morning.
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Tobacco Men in Court.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept. IL Yester-
day afternoon Mr.. N E. Wilson of
this city, appeared before Attorney
General Hancock in behalf of Charles
A. Whelan, local tobacco dealer,
asking that an action be begun against
the American Tobacco company pro-
hibiting it from doing business in this
state. Ralph Oakley, of the firm of
Oudin & Oakley of New York, ap-
peared for the tobacco company. After
listening to the arguments Attorney
General Hancock adjourned the hear
ing of the tobacco company trust until
September g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 11.-At yes
terday's session of the Foresters a
long discussion ensued over the propo-
sition to change the name by dropping
the word Ancient" and no decision
had been reached at the adjournment.
It developed during the discussion
that the New York delegation, which
comprises about one-fourth of the con-
vent on. has its hands tied, as the
grand court of that state instructed it
against a change of name
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verdict in Captain Summers Case.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE pro-
ceedings and verdict of the court
martial in the case of Captain Sumner,
of the Columbia, tried for negligence
in docking his ship at Southampton,
reached the navy department yester-
day afternoon. The officials of the
department refuse to state the nature
of the verdict in advance of it's ap-
prevail, but it is surmised that the
accused has been found guilty and
sentenced to suspension for about one
year with loss of numbers in his grade
during that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept 1.-THE
forty-ninih annual meeting of the Ma
tional Council Of United American Me-
chanics opened at 9 o'clock yesterday
morning in Independence hal. dele
gates being present from all over the
country. The delegates were well
coined by the mayor, and after 70
spouse by National Councillor w. N.
Simmons, the convention went into
secret session The feature of the day
was the big parade, in which it is esti.
mated that 10. 600 participated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
The South Carolina Convention.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. 1.-THE con-
stitutional convention was called to
order at noon by the secretary of state
and Colonel Robert Aldrich was then
elected temporary chairman. There
were no contests and the enrolment
of delegates was quickly completed.
Permanent organization was effected
by the election Of Governor Evans as
president Governor Evans delivered
an address outlining his ideas of what
the work of the convention should be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 1.-THE
case of the Cuban flibusterers came
before the United States court. Dis
trict attorney Vandegrif desired to
open the letters directed to MARTINEZ
Campos, found among the effects of
the alleged filibu sterers and use them
before the grand jury. H. Il. Ward,
counsel for the defendants, opposed
the move. claiming that it was un-
warranted and would practically
make the defendants testify against
themselves. The question is being
arrued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
Expensive Luxuries.

Goodfello-See here, Gayboy, you are
killing yourself here at your desk. No
man can stand working night and day
all the year round
Gayboy-Can t help it. must have
money.
Goodfello-Money You talk Of need
ing money. Why, you own one of the
finest Yachts IL New York waters.
Gayb oy-Yes. tliat s why need mon
ez.-Eew YORK Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

COLON, Sept. 10.-The remnant of
the Ecudorean government is fleeing
from Quito toward the boundary of
Columbia. There, it is reported,
agents, of the late government are en-
listing men to take the field against
President Alfaro. The latter, fearing
that formidable reaction might be
fomented by these agents, has dis
patched an envoy to Colon to ask that
measures be taken to prevent the or
ganization of armed forces hostile to
him in this republic.
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A DistiIlery for Wichita.

WICHITA. Kan, Sept 11.-Bloss &
Co., distilfers of Maysville, KY. have
submitted proposition to build and
operate a 800, 600 distil1ery here pro-
vided the mayor and council will guar
antee them protection from the oper-
alton of the prohibitory law. The
company proposes to use a great deal
of corn grown in this county and to
employ an average of over thirty men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

LONDON, Sept. 11.-Lady Rose Gun
ming, widow of the late Rev. Henry
Cunning, baronet, and daughter of
the Rev. Hon. William II. Fry Spencer,
who was arrested in this city July 25,
upon an extradition warrant, was SEN
fenced to a years imprisonment at
hard labor for the forgery of her
fathers name to certain deeds. Lady
Cunning is middle-aged woman and
was formerly connected with the Ad-
olson club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

New YORK. Sept. 1.-THE Repub-
lican primaries were held last night in
the 1 400 districts of the city to elect
delegates to the assembly district con-
ventions In most districts there was
a contest between the Platt men and
the Brookfeld or reform faction. The
result seems to have been a decisive
Victory for Platt
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treasury omcials cheerful.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-Only S15o, :
900 in gold was yesterday withdrawn
from the New York su b. treasury,
which leaves the true amount of the
gold reserve $97, 554, 666. Treasury Of
ficials show no uneasiness on account
of the depletion of the reserve. They
argue that the situation is brought
about solely by specula ton and that
t ere is no legitimate reason for gold
going abroad now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
Indian Territory Court Convenes.

SOUTH MCALBsTER, 1. T., Sept. IL
The September term of the United
States court for the Indian Territory
convened here yesterday with Hon. C.
B. Stuart, judge; William J. Horton,
attorney; j. j. McAlester. marshal;
Z. H. Doyle, deputy, and 81. E. Stoner,
clerk, in attendance. The docket is
very large, and it will require about
four weeks to examine ali the cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
Pat Grove Brought Back.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. II. = Pat
Grove, the Burlington train robber,
was landed in Jail here last night by
Sheriff Andriano and two deputies,
who arrived from Cincinnati. Grove
threatens to give the names of certain
s 3rIper county officials who are alleged
30 have aided him in his escape from
jail last New Years night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11
Negro Mill Hands Shot Down.

WEsMvILLE, Fla. Sept. 11.-Yester-
day two negro worlxmen We're shot to
death and several wounded by band
of masked men in the northern part of
Holmes county at the large saw mill
owned by Graves & Beatty. The
other negroes are terrorized and
nearly all have left.
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A Murderer Arrested.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Sept. John Jones,
who shot and tried to murder Mrs.
Jennie Anthony, his former sweet
heart, at a dance near Hughesville,
August II, and escaped arrest, was APP
pretended at Malta Bend, and will be
Brought here and lodged in Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

ST JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 1.-THE
Whitman Mercantile company, whole
sale commission firm, made an assign
ment last night, Charles NJ. France be-
ing named as assignee. The liabilities
are about S45, 900, with assets sufficient
to pay all creditors in full
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Sept. 1i.-Populists
of Atchison county held convention
here yesterday, and took a positive
stand in opposition to fusion or com
bination of any kind with the Demo-
Gratis. A full ticket was nominated.
The resolutions favored the free coin
age of gold and silver at a ratio of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Sept. The
Springfield Stove works have closed
5own indefinitely on account of the
rise in the price of iron. One hundred
men are thrown out of work. Work
snay not be resumed for several
months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Sept. 1.-THE tenth
biennial session Of the grand lodge of
the knights and Ladies of Honor was
called to order yesterday with L. B.
Locl1ard, supreme protector. in the
chair. Mayor Walbridge addressed
the assembly, welcoming them to the
city. The election of officers has been
made a special order of business for
to-day. It is anticipated that very
few changes will result.
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Simply Following instructions.

"You say that I'm not altogether objec-
tionable to your parents, " he said ruefully.
"No," she replied. Father and mother
both speak very highly of you
"Then why does that big dog assault
me every time I come near and chew a
piece out of my clothes?"
ooh, you mustn't mind Brutus. He's
trained to do that Aunty has gotten al
most enough samples from him to make a
lovely patchwork quilt. Washington
Star
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rhe puke and the puehess.

"Hal I am told your family made It's
eaoney in trade.
" lis false They were counterfeiters. "
"Thank heavenp'
Their graces the duke and the duchess
(Amcricanensis) are happily reconciled.-
Detroit Tribune.
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charles howard Seeking Divorce.

HAYS CITY, Kan, Sept. 1i.-Charles
Howard, Democratic politician and
deputy internal revenue collector for
Oklahoma under Collector Morris, is
here taking dispositions in his divorce
suit in Oklahoma. His wife is bitterly
contesting, supported by strong testi-
mnDV.
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ri read the other day, - said the man
who does not go, THAT baseball was in
vstted by the Indians.
sGuess it is so, said the man who
roots. "And we got a lot Of wooden ones
a-playin itI''--Indianapolis Journal.
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a Raison d,Etre.

81 wonder" said the Washington Base
ball club gloonily, what we two or three
chronic tailenders are on earth for any
how"
ssGreat Soottt'' exclaimed the New York
nine, eve fellows have got to have some
body we can beat, haven't we?"-Wash-
inotpn Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-11

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Sept 1.-THE an
nual meeting of stockholders of the
Wabash railway was held here to-day.
0. d. Ashley of New York and the
board of directors of last year were re-
elected, there being no opposition. A
meeting of the directors will be held
in New York some time this month,
at which two vice presidents and a
secretary and treasurer will be elected
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Hoo Hoo's Choose nashville.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Sept. 1.-THE
conca5enation of the Hoo Hoo-s has
agreed to meet next year at Nashville.
The work of selecting officers has
been turned over to nominating com
mittee.
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Wants Unconditional surrender.

LONDON, Sept. IA Madrid dis
patch says Marshal Campos has an
nounced he would not accept proposals
of any kind from the rebels in Cuba
except Internationally and after they
had surrendered thei4 arms
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Playing on the Ruins.

"TFhese fremen must be frivolous set, -
said Mr.. SpilIkins, who was reading pa
per.
ssWhy sop
81 read in the paper that after a fire was
under control the f1remen played all night
on the ruins. Why didn't they go home
and go to bed like sensible men, instead
of romping about like children Texas
SiftinCs
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WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 1l.-At noon
to-day jury was secured in the fed
eral court to try the case against A.
]. Luslz, ex-presidens of the Hutchin-
son National bank, charged with
fraud in the conduct of the business of
the bank.
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Elevator and wheat Destroyed.

CARRoLLToN, Mo-, Sept. 1.-THE
elevator of Strip & Co. at South Car
rollton burned with its entire con
tents, destroying about 5000 bushels
of wheat The insurance on the build
ing and contents was S17. 500.
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"Yoh kin tell er good deal bout er
mans early bah 'dships or Injuries, :"
said Uncle Eben, ''by noticin wheddah
he calls daisies will flowers OF
weeds. ''-Washington Star.
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IRoNToN, Ohio. Sept 1.-THE short
age of County Treasurer NJ. G. Clay is
S14, e7s. So The county commissioners
declared the Office vacant, and elected
E. w. Schofeld to succeed the re-
moved treasurer.
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Governmsnt Urop Report.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Agri-
cultural department September crop
report: Corn, 96.4; decline of G. i;
wheat. harvested, both winter and
summer included, 75.4; oats, SO; rye,
SO. Z; barley. SIC.
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Cautious.

j Anita-what time we girls had at
the beach
Etta-You did?
Anita-Yesl Just think Of it. I man
aged to wear my new bathing suit ev-
cry day without ever getting it wet a
single bit. -Roxbury Gazette.
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RosERUDs HOSTILE.
they Are Determined on Restoration
of Freight Rates.

of Freight Rates.
CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., Sept 11.-Cap-
tain Craigie, q. S. A., arrived at Val
entine yesterday from the Rosebud
agency. He says that Hollow Horn
Bear is melting the Indians. The hos
tiles will permit no freight to be han
died until the old rate is restored.
The captain looks for trouble in two
weeks
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Mira Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea twenty-five cents
a bottle.
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ACTOR MANsFIELD ILL.

He Is Reported Dangerously Sick With
Typhoid Fever.
New YORK, Sept. IA local paper
says that Richard Mansfield, the actor
and manager of the Garrick theater, is
dangerously i'll with typhoid fever and
may not be able to appear this season
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BASEBALL SCORES.


At Kansas Clty-Indianapolis Is, Kansas
City
At st. Paul-De troit ~ St Paula
At Milwaukee Grand apids,II Milwaukee 8,
At NJ .nneapolis - Nd nneapolis 10, Terre
Houta 10
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National I.earna.

A Baltimore Baltimore G. cleveland :.
Al Boston-St. Louis s Boston l.
At Brooklyn Brooklyn , Cincinnati1
Al New York-First gana-Chicago &, New
York z; second game-Chi-ago g, New York 8.
1t Philadelphia = Philadelphia II, LOUIS
vile ),
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Nsnarni "a afer

The finest in he west. Come and try it
J. w. PHILLIPS, 612 W. Eighth ave.
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The STATE JOURNALS Want and his.
eellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice a
many Topeka people as can be reached
shrough any ether papeE This il facs
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..Lit.le Gem" sc. Everybody smokes it
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ran small,. Daunhter 1anrrted.

RICHMOND, Va. Sept 11.-Sam
smalfs divorced daughter. Mrs. Lola
Small Jackson, who had been spending
some time at Old Point Comfort, met, a
week ago yesterday. Stewart 81. Ford, a
hotel clerk of this city. and the two fell
In love at once. Yesterday they came
here and were married The bride was
about fourteen month ago divorced from
her first husband in Tennessee.
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Western Association.
Filibusterers Being Tried.

At Rockford-Rock ford 9, Burlington 1.
At Quincy Peoria .. Quincy 2