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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
CHICAGO ROAD RACE.
Over 500 Men Win he Entered for the
De c0ration Day Event.

Over 500 Men Win he Entered for the
De cOration Day Event.
CHICAGO, March 49, = The Chicago
road race will be run Decoration Day on
the west side. The big event will start
at Wheeling and finish at the Jackson
boulevard entrance to the Garfield park
loop, making a distance of nearly TWEEN
ty- five miles for the run. The course eX
tends from the Wisconsin Central depot
near Wheeling, through the town, south
east on Milwaukee avenue to Palmer
square, around Palmer square to Hum
boldt boulevard, thence through Hum
boldt park to Central boulevard, to Gar
field park around the loop to the finish.
The selection of the west side course
will give Chicago wheelmen their first
twenty five mile road race. The pro-
jeetors promise that any number of men
can be started in the event. Last years
entry list approached close to 500. and
the prospects are that more than that
number will ask to be entered in this
years competition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
M'KINLEY VISITS HANNA.
But the Former Refuses to be Inter
viewed ON Politics.

But the Former RefuSeS TO be Inter-
viewed ON Politics.
CLEVELAND, March 10. - Major Nc
Kinlev made a hurried call on Mark
Hanna yesterday but positively refused
to be interviewed
But Mr.. Hanna talked for him freely.
"The outlook for Major Mckinley"
said Mr.. Hanna, sis very aattering. We
expec: that the Wisconsin delegates at
the Milwaukee convention will be in
structed for Mckinley, Information has
just reached us that over half the coun
ties of Alabama have instructed for the
Ohio man. feel satisfied that the ma
jor will have a majority of the California
delegates.
"If Governor Mckinley is nominated
and elected" said Mr.. Hanna, the Re-
publican policy of protection will be the
same as il was in 1892"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
BRYAN WOULD BOLT.
Should tsSe Dem Declare for q
Single Gold Standard.


MOUNT VERNON, Ill, March 19.-At
the opening of ex Congressman w. ].
Bryan's speech on "Bimetallism" at the
court house here. he asked that any
one in the audience ask him any
monetary question at any point
in his address. Among others F. G.
Blood, a Populist lawyer of this city
asked him what he BRYAN would
do, aud what he would advise others ia
voring the free coinage of silver to do, in
case their various parties should declare
for the gold standard.
Mr.. Bryan at once replied: Every
man must settle that question for him
self As for me, have always been
Democrat, my parents and my grand
parents before me were Democrats, and
love true Democracy; but, if the Dem
ocrstic party should declare for the
single gold standard there is no power
in heaven. on earth or in hell that could
induce me to vote with them against my
convictions"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
HAD THREE THUMBS.

But a Newton Doctor Amputated One and
Now He is Regulation Baby.
NEWTON, March 19.-Thomas Vogt of
HaIstead brought his little three months
old child to this city to have an operation
performed.
The little fellow had two thumbs on
one hand and DR.. Axtell amputated the
extra member.
The doctor said that the operation
would not affect his hand or other thumb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
TODAY's MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the AssOci ated Press to
the State Journal.

CHICAGO. March 19-Wheat speculat-
ors experienced disagreeabIe surprise
this morning from the enormous increase
in northwest receipts and under the in
riuence May wheat opened at 6256 @62X,
a decline of about 1Sc. There was NO
supporting, the Price Current weather
and crop news, though considered very
bullish being entirely disregarded, the
whole attention being given 10 Minneap
oils and Duluth receipts. The market
was active and nervous, bat prices held
around 621zc, till a raid by promin emit
brokers created;a sudden break to 6216ci
prices then raIlying to 625sc.
Corn was quiet and though somewhat
affected by the slump in wheat the firm
ness in cables prevented much decline.
May opened unchanged at 29Mc and
eased off to 295s @2924c.
Oats were easier with wheat, May
opening a shade lower at 20AQ202Sc,
with trading quiet and narrow.
Provisions suffered from another big
run of hogs and the consequent weak
ness was augmented by the weakness
displayed by wheat.
May pork opened 1oc lower at
May lard quoted sc lower at $685..
May ribs sc lower at $5.O216.
HoGs-Receipts, $4,000; official re-
ceipts yesterday 31,957; official ship
ments yesterday 5,471 left over 5000.
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow $4,000.
Market averaging 5@10c lower Light
$3.eO@405; mixed $3.e0@395; heavy
So. 70@3. 95; rough $3.70@3.S5.
CATTLE = Receipts 1S,uO0 Market
steady. Beeves $3.4O@450; COWS and
heifers $L50@3 81; Texas steers So 90
@40O; stockers and feeders $2.T5@
$50.
SHEEP = Receipts $4,000. Market
steady. Common to choice, $3.00@4.00;
lambs, $400@6. 90.
Official receipts cattle yesterday 49,
CAL; official shipments yesterday 1858.
Official receipts sheep yesterday TO-
145; official shipments yesterday 1888.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
roUCHEp A LIVE WIRE.

A SaIIna Woman is Knocked Down While
Taking hold of Phone Transmitter.
6ALINA, March 19.-Mrs. NJ. j. Brown
received a heavy electric shock last
evening by taking hold of telephone
transmItter.
The wire had in some way come in
contact with an electric light wire which
caused the bell in DR.. Browns residence
to ring loudly. Mrs. Brown supposing
some one was calling took down the
transmitter and received a shock that
threw her heavily to the floor. and left
her in very serious and precarious con-
dition. Help was summoned and rem
edies applied, but it was several hours
before she recovered the use of her body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
MAssACREs TOO VIVID.

Mrs. Gates. missionary in Armenia. Ill
from Nervous Shocks.
CHICAGO, March 19.-Mrs. Gates, wife
of the well known Chicagoan who has
been a missionary for years in Armenia,
will return to this city as rapidly as she
can find convenient transportation from
her present home in Harpoot.
Mrs. Gates became seriously i'll as the
result of nervous shock at the time of
the massacre of Harpoot several weeks
ago. Friends implored her to relinquish
her determination to remain there to con-
tinue missionary work. Not until re-
Gently did she acknowledge that the task
was too exacting FOR her strength.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
MRS. LEASES BILLS.
A Frugal Printer Uses Some Old Lot
terry Cards for Posters.

KANSAS CITY, March 19-The printer
who was given the work of printing the
cards announcing the lecture of Mrs.
Lease at the Academy of Music next
Monday evening, is probably of a thrifty
turn of mind.
The cards have been used before. On
the back is the advertisements of a we'll
known lottery firm which did a large
business in the west bottoms until run
out by the authorities there. There are
the pictures of the lottery office, the safes
open showing stacks of money and the
purchasers of tickets with lucky num-
bers taking away loads of cash. The
side of the card which ia turned to the
public has the picture of Mrs. Lease in
her latest and favorite attitude, and states
that she will lecture on "Christ or
Caesar" in her usually entertaining man
ner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
MUNYON'S
REMEDIES.
DOCTOR YOURSELF.
A Separate Cure for Each Disease,
At all Druggists, Mostly 20
Cents a Bottle.

Munyon's Improved Homeop athio
Remedies act almost instantly, speedily
curing the most obstinate cases. Rheu-
matism cured in from 1 to days. Dys-
pepsia and all stomach troubles quickly
relieved. Catarrh positively cured
Headache cured in minutes. Nervous
diseases promptly cured Kidney
troubles, Piles, Neuralgia, Asthma and
all Female Complaints quickly cured
Personal letters to Prof. MunyOn, 1876
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
ArOn1soN PosToFFIcE o. X.

Secret Service Force Commend It's Work.
ings-suEgest Additional Deliveries.
ATCuIsoN, March 10. Postmaster E.
C. Post has received a communication
from the officials of the postoffice de-
partme1t based on the recent secret in
spection of the Atchison free delivery
system. The communication states that
the secret investig was completed
February IS, and that it shows favora
BILE condition of affairs here.
1t recommends no changes in carriers,
and no reduction in the force. At the
suggestion of the department, however,
two deliveries. daily are to be made in
some of the suburbs where but one de-
livery is made at present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

dead by the section gang near Iowa
Point is thought to have been William
Miller, who once lived in Atchison.
Miller was tailor, and would get drunk
and jab people with his scissors.
The man had been seen there the
evening before. starting fire, aud it is
supposed he died from exposure. He
was German, about 40 years of age,
and was we'll dressed. Nothing further
is known about him except that he ap-
piled for work as tailor the day before.
Twenty cents and some bread and other
food were found on his person.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
AN OIL COMPANY WAR.

The People of Abilene to Have Cheap Oil.
The Standard and National Fight.
ABILENE, March 19.-The Standard
Oil company, which for years has had
monopoly OF the oil sale here, has rival.
H. W. Shelby, representing the National
Oil company, has visited our merchants
aud made arrangements to ship in car
of National oil the coming week. He
also sold to ten leading firms and the
price of oil will be cut a few cents per
gallon. The Standard people are up in
arms, and a merry oil war will be on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
HAS AN ATHLETIC CLUB.

Business Men of Arkansas Citv Organize
for Pleasure and Instruction.
ARKANSAS CITY, March ian athletic
club composed of some of the business
young men of the town has been organ
lied.
Prof. James Hightower has been en-
ployed as instructor and the club will
use the rooms in the Sherman block,
where Prof. Hightower is now located.
Boxing, wrestline, bag punching, in
fact everything in the way of athletics
will be taught and practiced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
LINCOLN'S GRAND NEPHEW
Judge Lincoln of Liberty, Mo-, Dies
WasD Fraker's Executor.

Judge Lincoln of Liberty, NO., Dies
Was DR.. Fraker's Executor.
KANSAS CITY, March ia special to
the star from Liberty, No., says: Judge
James E. Lincoln died here last night
aged 90 years. An abcess on his leg
caused death. Judge Lincoln was a de-
scendant of the martyred president, his
grandfather being brother of Abraham
Lincoln.
He has practiced law in Missouri for
twentyf five years and at different times
has served as city attorney, county prose-
cutting attorney, state representative, and
probate judge He was executor of the
will of DIR. Fraker, of insurance fame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
OVER KANSAS RAILROADS.
| State Board of Railroad Assessors
| Leave This Morning for Pstfshurg.

State Board of Railroad Assessors
Leave This Morning for Pdttsburg.
The state board of railroad assessors
left this morning for trip over the Kan
sas City, Fort Scott & Gulf railroad.
They will go to Pittsburg, where the
road has built offices and terminal facili-
ties.
This will be the only trip taken by the
railroad assessors this year, and this is
made because Improvements have been
made since they took their tour of inspec
ton last year. They will agree upon a
basis to assess the Improvements.
Those who went on the trip are Trea-
surer Anterior, Auditor Cole, Secretary
of State Edwards, and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Troutman,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
INDIAN EDUCATORS

Over 200 Tsachrss from All Over the
Country to Meet at Lawrence July
1918.
LAWRENCE, March 10. = The Indian
school teachers of the south and west
will meet here July 1918.
There will be about 200 present, and
they will come from all over the country,
the most of them being from schools in
the southwest.
Dr. w. n. Hailmann, superintendent
OF Indian schools, will be here, and also
a number of the supervisors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
BOX RECEIPTS ATTACHED.

The Pearson Stock Company "HeId Up" as
AtchIsOn for a 81, 200 Debt.
LEAvENwoRTH, March 19-The box
Office receipts of the Pearson Stock COM
pany, which played a weeks engage
ment at Crawford's last week. were at
Tackled at Atchison on a claim of s., 200
held by A Y. Pearson for royalties and
scenery.
Pearson, it turns out, has nothing to do
with the show, other than that he owns
'Ihe White Squadron" THE Midnight
Alarm and other plays which the com
pany is presenting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
KILLED AT PITTSBURG

Clerk in a Grocery Shoots and Kills q
Burglar.
KANSAS CITY, March ia special
to the Star from Pittsburg, Kan, says:
Late last night while attem pting to bur-
glarize the Hobson Bros grocery store,
George a. Resin, aged 10 years, of Ne
vada, No., was shot and killed by Ernest
Wilson a clark who slept in the store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
Knssala stu Occupied.

LONDON, March 19.-The Marquis of
Salisbury announced in the house of
lords today that the British and Italian
governments had no news tending to the
evacuation of KassaIa. The premier
added that the news was not credited by
either government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
PurtsIl Matched With Butler.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Paddy Pur-
tell, the Kansas City welterweight, and
Jim Butler of Brooklyn. ex-ameteur
champion middleweight, have been
matched to box six rounds at the "Kid"
McCoyJoe Choynski tourney, which
will be held at Grand Central Palace
Saturday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
CARRIER FORCE REDUCED.

Postmaster 1nnOa of Lawrence Receives
Orders to Drop One Carrier.
LAWRENCE, March 10. Postmaster
1nnes has received communication from
the department at Washington ordering
the reducing of one mail carrier in Law
renee from the regular force to the sub
stitute list.
This is a result of the recent visit
of the spoilers" to this city. The
change is to be made April /. 1t will
make redistricting of the city neces-
convenience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
LIKE SETOF DIRECTORS.
An Insight Into the Way European
Nations Carry on War.

LONDON, March 19.-The first lord of
the treasury, Mr.. Balfour, announced in
the house of commons today that cable
replies has been received from Austria,
Italy and Germany in regard to the pro-
posed British Egyptian expedition up
the Nile aud agreeing to the withdrawal
of 100000 from the Egyptian surplus
expedition.
Mr.. Balfour added that France and
Russia had not replied to Great Britain
on this question
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
DEMOCRATS CHOSE HoLToN.

The First District Will IToet in That City
June17.
ATCHIsoN, March 19.-At a meeting of
the First district congressional Demo
cratic committee, in the Hotel Byram,
Hoiton was selected for the meeting
place of the nominating convention.
John Harmon was made chairman and
the date set for June IT.
A congressional candidate and dele
gates to the national convention will be
chosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

KANSAS CITY, March ia special
to the Star from Independence, Kan,
says: George Y. Scott, ex- United States
senator from Mississippi, passed through
here today enroute to the Usage
agency. where he has been sent by the
interior department to Investigate the
trouble between the half breeds and full
bloods of that nation, which eliminated
in Agent Freeman recently expeIling
John r. Skinner. George w. Simock,
Indian traders, from the nation and
threatening to confiscate their property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
Kansas city Markets.

KANSAS CRY, March 19.-CArTLE-
Receipts 2,3OO; shipments 2,200. Market
firm for best grades, others steadyeu.o
week. Texas steers $3.00@3.7O; Texas
cows $200@2 80; beef steers $325@
AIS; native COWS $1.35@3.50; stockers
and feeders, $500. So; bulls $250@
800.
Representative sales-Texas steers Al
head, averaging 1870 pounds. 1870; Tex
as COWS, 20 head, 96S pounds, $3.50; beef
steers, 20 head, 1920 pounds, $415; ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
DfsOraerIy and Fined,

The disorderly house case of May Ed
wards, of Crane and jefferson streets
will be heard in police court this after
noon. Lizzie Walters. charged with be-
ing an inmate, forfeited her $40 security.
James Franks, loiterer, forfeited $40 and
Bert Willis forfeited his So and a watch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

Laughter holding both its sides" will
be practically illustrated at Crawford's
opera house next NJ onday night, March
23rd, and continued throughout the en-
tire week, the occasion being the first
appearance of the celebrated Hypnotists
the De Moncos, in a high-class ny pnotic
entertainment.
Prices 10, 20, and 80 cents.
Ladies' free Monday night if accom-
panied by person with paid ticket.
Seats now on sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

ST. LOUIS, March 19.-Rev. Dr. Mont
gomery Schuyler, dean of Christ church
cathedral died this morning in the the
SD year of his age. His remains will
be taken to Marshall, Mich, for inter-
ment and it is expected that several
members of the New York branch of the
family will be present at the funeral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
DISMISS WHISKY CASES.
Fifteen Suits in Kansas iGy, Kan
sas Court Wiped from the Docket.

sas Court Wiped from the Docket.
KANSAS CITY, March 19.-Fifteen liq-
uor cases, commenced under the state
prohibitory law. were wiped off the
docket in the common pleas court yes
terday at the request of the county at
torney. This clears up the docket in
that court, so far as the liquor cases are
concerned.
These cases hvae been hanging fire
for several months and with the general
encouragement given officials in this
prohibitory fight the county attorney
threw up the sponge and dismissed the
cases
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
TO BE SOLD FRIDAY.

The Model Supply Store Stock to BE
Closed Ont.
The Model Supply store stock will be
soli at private sale at the store Friday,
the goth of March, 1885, at 2 e. m.
certified check of $4,000 must &C
company all bids. Sales to be made by
the mortgagee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
LONG UNCONSCIOUS.
An Enterprise Doctor Sewers . Blood
Vessel and Paints Away.

Vessel and Paints Away.
ABILENE, March 19.-While DR.. Nc
Rill of Enterprise was at work disinfect-
ing the house of G. B. Hart, where
diphtheria had been. he felt a severe
pain in his head, probably caused by a
blood vessel. 1t partly passed away
but that evening on leaving his house
for the barn he fell on the porch and lay
for some time unconscious, until his wife
discovered him.
DR.. Steelsmith attended him and the
patient is reported today as improving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

1t not only is so. it must be SO. One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes it go. G. w. Stans-
field 632 Kansas ave.
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The Chromatic harp (only one in ex-
istence) to be used by Madame Roche at
the Amphion club concert Thursday
evening will be on exhibition Thursday
afternoon in the windows of the KimbalI
Piano Co., $50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
For Stealing Bullion,

CARSON, New. March 1.-THE jury in
the case of John T. Jones, charged with
stealing bullion from the United States
mint, reported this morning that they
could not agree. The judge ordered
the jury to resume its deliberations.
They had been out "a hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
Declared out of Trial stakoa.

NEW YORK, March 10. E Marden's
bay FLY, Lady Mckee, by Longfellow,
dam Katrina, has been declared out of
the great Trial Stakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, 112
and114 w. Sth
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A Lovely Head of Hair.

Is something every woman should be
proud of and is something that every
person can have if they use Beggs' Hair
Remover. A positive guarantee with
evory bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

Pay off the mortgage through Savings
and Loan association. Sixth and Kan
sas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

Don't miss the Young Women's Chris
tian association lecture by Charles B.
Mitchell, of Kansas City, on Tuesday
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

Don't invite disappointment by expert
menting. Depend upon One Minute
Cough Cure and you have immediate re-
lief. 1t cures Group. The only harmless
remedy that produces Immediate results.
G. w. Stansfield, 632 Kansas ave.
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: BITTEN BY a CHILD.

DR.. J. p. Perraine Dies in Untold A~orv
from Blood Poisoning
LAWRENCE. March 10. - News has
reached here of the sudden and awful
death of DR.. j. B. Perraine, of VineIand.
While trying to remove a membrane
from the throat of one of the Clark chill
dren with his finger he was bitten by the
child, and died in great agony from
blood poisoning.
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We aim please our trade-Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West 9Th.