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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
SULLIVAN TALKED SILVER.
President Cleveland Cuts Off the Head
of a Kansas City Official

Washington. d. C., Nov. 11.-Business
opened up in the treasury department
this morning by clipping off the head
of John Sullivan of Kansas City, clerk
to the superintendent of construction
for the federal building being erected
in that city. The removal was sud
den and prompt after it became known
at the department that Mr.. Sullivan
had made himself prominent in Bryan
efforts.
Information reaches the secretary of
the treasury that Mr.. Sullivan was al
ways on hand when Bryan reached
Kansas City. In fact the claim is made
in one letter received that Mr.. Sullivan
would report to the depot whenever
Bryan appeared to be headed for Kan
sas City and he would camp there until
the shooting star changed its course
The claim is also made that Mr.. Sulli-
van spent some time in referring in an
abusive way to Mr.. Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
TOO MEAN TO HANG.
SIm Was So very Particular That the
Programme Was Changed

SIm was So Very Particular That the
Programme Was Changed
No one at Golden Flats suspected Jim
Iruenan of being an overparticular man
and willing to upset the routine Of things
until he killed Abner Parks and had been
sentenced to be hanged. He probably
didn t mean to kill Parks when he hurled
a rock at him. but death resulted. The jury
said he was guilty, and Judge Watkins
rose and observed.
Jim, it's q hangin case. You've bin
with US a long time, and you've got heaps
OF friends in camp, and We'll leave this
mostly to you. When I've want to hangs''
- On q full moon and at midnight, - re-
piled Jim, who seemed to have already
laid out his programme.
-Shool That's three weeks away, and
you can't ask us to turn out at midnight
and fool around for an hour.
But do. And I want seven men to
walk ahead Of me and sing a sad song as
we march. Then want to be hung in a
white shirt +"
How kin we do it, Jim, bein as thar
hain't one within 400 miles of us9''
Dunno But this won't be no scrub
hangin- I also want some bars greass
fur my Ia r, and I want to be buried IN
der that tree down whar the Yuba trail
outs in. -
Bars greasei How We goin to git
itf' demanded the judge. And dye
think this crowd is goin to lug yer dead
body three miles to plant itf Jim, ye amt
playin US far. Why can't ye take things
as they beq''
TITS my hangin, amt itY" asked jim
'sOf course. =
onfs'
Yaas, that's SO.
WAL then, want things my way.
want the bari which will be kicked from
under me to be a whisky bar'l I aims
goin to step from no pork bar'l into eter-
nifty. And I want ye to send back to Illinoy
fur my brother-in-law. He alIus said I'd
hang, and want him yere to see the fun.
2 And want to know how my graves to
be fixed up, and what's goin to be said on
the headboard. %
Prisoner - said the judge, after look
ing him over, "ain't ye playin this crowd
low DOWN."
I'm a-playin my own hand, was the
retort
sThis yere case was left to the joory,
and the joory brung ye in guilty, but as
ledge Of this court I'm goin to make a
change Jim Trueman, we won't hang
ye.
But I've rights"
Cant help it, The vardiot is that ye
pack up and skip"
Il refusel It's my right to be hung,
and III stand on my rightsP'
No use, Jim. Ye've got to gol This
yere camp O. Golden Flats hangs a man
fur fun and not fur hard work. 1t does it
to obleege and not out O. rights in the
case I thought I knOwed ye before, but
didn' {. Ye ar a blamed mean and overper-
ticker kuss, and this crowd kin be jest as
mulish as ye ar. The hangin is of, and
if ye don't leave camp within two hours
Wen roll ye down hill in a bar1"
Jim growled and kicked and quoted
law, but the boys were firm, and at sun
down Golden Flats knew him no more
New York Sunday Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Two Cinnamon and an Irishman were
on trial in police court charged with fight
ing.
What's your nslnef'' said the judge,
addressing one Of the Cinnamon.
All Wing"
"Ah Wing, fne you SO, - said the dis
penser Of justice.
Then to the next Chinaman, whats
your name"
'sAh Sing"
ssAh Sing, fne you SO"
Thel to the Irishmnn, who held a SO
bill in his hand, what is your nalne?''
f'Ah He'll lake your tin dollars P'-
Kansas City Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Omaha, Nov. ia special to the
Bee from Ogallala, Neb.. says: Union
Pacific passenger train. eastbOund No.
9, from Denver, struck a broken rail
here today. One tourist, two chair
cars and one Pullman turned over in
the ditch. Fifteen passengers hurt,
but none SERIOUSLY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

today for the benefit of creditors. The
assets are 100000 and the liabilities
half that amount The concern lost
heavily by Chicago and Minneapolis
failures, which brought about the as
signment.
New York Nov. 11-CIapp &. Co. do
ing a brokerage business in the Mills
building have assigned to the cashier
of the firm. w. T. Davis. The firm has
done a, large business in stocks, bonds,
grain. cotton and other commodities
and has offices in many of the import
ant cities of the country The failure
is not regarded as serious in Vail
street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

81 wonder why it is that wife murderers
nearly always put up plea Of insanity?'
asked the sweet young thing. SIS it be-
cause q man who could SO cruelty mistreat
the partner Of his Joys and sorrows must
naturally be considered mentally out Of
balanceg''
Nav said the grumbIing bachelor.
1.-THE mere fact of his being married
shows that he was weak minded to begin
with. 'l-Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

TurnSr, the naturalist, declares that he
once saw upon the coast Of Brazil race Of
giant savages, several of whom were over
~ Aeet in height the average appearing to
be about ga feet. III. Thevet, in his de-
scription Of South America, published in
1879 says that there are few among the
fun grown men of Patagonia that are lesz
than feet in height
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
Farmers Complain of Snow.

Omaha, Nov. 11-Farmers Of Ne
braska. are complaining that the pres
ent heavy snow will seriously interfere
with the husking of corn and much
wheat threshing which has been de
laved in Nebraska This also applies
to South Dakota, northern Kansas and
eastern Colorado where the snow is
quite heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

''We come now to Privy Councillor Won
Goethe, with the title Of his excellency,
cabinet minister at Weimar, member of
high orders Of knighthood, by birth en-
titled, but raised to the nobility; also
known as poet. '-FIiegende Blatter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Returned Traveller have often thought
Of that young Mr. Tease and how he used
to torment Miss Auburn about her red
hair. Did she ever get even with him?
Old Frienl-Long ago She married
him York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Sympathetic Friend-Aren't you wor-
ried because you do not know where your
husband goes when he is out late at night
Philoscphic Wien OF so much, proba-
bly,, as / would be if I did Boston
TRANSCRIPT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Mother-Charlie, you said you'd been to
Sunday school.
Charlie with a faraway look)-Yes'm.
Mother-How does it happen that your
hands smell fshy?
Charlie-I-I carried home the Sunday
school paper, an the outside is all about
Jonah and the whale. -Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
Guests Escape IN Nightcloshes.

Traverse City. Mich, Nov. Flour
teen buildings in the business portion
of the city were destroyed by fire last
night entailing a loss of $50. 600, par
tally insured. Ed Newberry. porter in
the Front Street hotel was burned to
death The thirty guests of the hotel
escaped through the windows in their
night clothing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
BUSINESS BOOMS-FAILURF
Opening of Factories at Springfield.
II-Bankrupteies.

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE Slattley
pillow works. which have been idle for
two months, have resumed operations
with IS of the geo employees at work
The Wabash RAILROAD shops, which have
been running with half force, began
running with full force this week.Chas.
Ridgely, president of the Springfield
iron company, states that it is very in
definite when the rolling mills which
give employment to COO to 500 men and
which closed May 1. will again open
The watch factory, which has only en-
pIoyed $50 hands for sometime, will not
increase the force for sometime at
least.
Fort Wayne, Ind, Nov. 11.-John H
Bass. proprietor of the largest car wheel
works in the country, announces that
he has received since the election over
$500, 900 worth of orders at the works
here and the branches in Chicago and
St. Louis
FAILURES.
Springfield, Ill. Nov 1.-Judge Allen,
in the the federal court rendered a
decree Of foreclosure in the case of vii
liam Nicholas of St Louis. against the
pany. the St. Louis United Elevator
company, William +. Burr, trustee and
D r. Francis as receivers of the St
Louis United Elevator company for
$50. coo principal and 81, $40 interest The
Advance Elevator and Warehouse com
pany is located in East St. Louis and IS
a part of the st. Louis United Elevator
company system
New York Nov 11.-EdWard J. Ross
has been appointed ancillary receiver
Of the assets and property in this state
of the Ross and Baker company, a New
Jersey corporation, manufacturers Of
silk fabrics. The company has capi-
tai of $3.50 O00. The liabilities are re
ported over $4,000
ATenasha Wis. Nov. 1.-THE Paul Pa
per Mill company made an assignment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

81 don't see how you dare insult that
fellow
''Oh, he won't fight. He's a profos-
sionaI pugilist. Town Topics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
BEr. Downing's Mother Dead.

Mr. A. Downings monther died at
Council Bluffs. Ia, Monday. Mr.. Down
ing went there yesterday. The re
mains viii be buried at Princeton, Ill.
Mr.. Downing's wife died In this city
about two weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

''Why don't you marry that grip She
IS a real pearl
s'Ah, yes, bat I don't like the mother Of
pearl. ',-Scottish NIGHTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
GIFT no KANSAS CITY.
Colonel Nelson of the Star, Donates
$4,000 Art Collection

Kansas city, Nov 1.-What viii
prove an invaluable nucleus for fine
art collection in this city win be pre-
scented to the art association Of Kansas
City tonight by Col. W r. Nelson
II is his accumulation Of art treas
ures acquired during his recent sojourn
in Europe, and contains many rarltles
which will prove exceedingly valuable
to the association. both in its classes
and as start for a museum OF me az [
in Kansas City.
Among other things are NUMB OF
fine paintings, casts OF noted statues,
bas-reliefs and other world renowned
SCULPTURES. copies Of some Of the famous
masters works, and a quantity or
Braun's fine photographs The collec-
tion it is said, is the most extensive one
ever brought to Kansas City The COM
mercial value of the gift, so it is said,
is about $4,000.
The presentation will be made at Ly-
ceun hail tonight on the occasion Of
Mr.. dorado Taft's lecture. Rev Henry
HOPKINS, D. D., will make the presenta-
ton speech on Col. Nelson's behalf. The
donor will not be present in person
The only other collection Of great eX-
tent. accessible to the public, even in
Kansas City, was that of the art league
which was almost totally destroyed by
in the Jaccard fire several years ago
Since then art students here nave been
a q loss for encOurag cement or assist
ance in the way of works of art either
paintings, statues or casts, to work
from. This viii supply most urgent
need.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Otto Kuehne & Co.'S fine havoring ex-
tracts are pure. strong and economical
Delicious chocolate, banana, almond and
other havors of the Silver Leaf brand
are for sale by All EroceEs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

$50 you loved and LOST"
g Yes. was fool enough to bet a friend
$50 that she wouldn't marry me. Town
Topics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

Try US on collars. We can make thenG
took like new. Peerless Steam Laundry
112 and ia ". sth St Phone Ss2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11
Too Quickly Done.

Mrs b. TO laundress' son)-How did
you like the taste of that apple gave you,
Jedediah Beclzebub2
Jedediah B-La7v. lookee here, Ina'aIn.
Eff hain't gone and ct up chat apple SO
instantaneous I didn't have time to see
baz It taste. Lawdy mei-Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-11

The "Silver Leaf" extracts are more
economical than other brands because
a less quantity is necessary to give the
required flavor. Strength does not take
from the delicacy Of these extracts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
ErFECr or MR BaRshi's DEATH.
There VIII he No Change Ia the Manage
mcnt of His Various Affairs.

Mr.. Irwin Weisiger, the manager and
superintcndent Of the Virginia Navigation
Company. retarnni last evening from
r,vton ohio where he went on Satur-
dav night In company with Mrs. Barney
and her TWO daughters, 10 take the re-
mains OF Mr. Edward T.. Barney To
their last resting-p place. soon after his
arrival. / called on Mr.. Neisiger and
was received by him In Ills usual cor
I'VE arrived at Dayton on Sunday
night said Mr.. Wcisigcr. ''aud We're
met at the depot by the friends and rcla-
tlves OF the late Mr.. Barney and his
family. The funeral took place the
/ next afternoon at O'CLOCK and was "a
very impressive cercnpny. Inc very
Lcst ,.sople OF Dayton and vicinity were
in ATTENDANCE. left the following day
with young Mr.. Barney Tor Richmond.
while Mrs. Harvey and her four daugh-
tors decided 20 remain WIN their friends
for the present"
When / called Mr.. Wcisigcrs attention
TO the various rumors inat have been
going the round in this city during the
past few days rs 70 the financial status
OF Mr.. Parnev's affairs. he simply ridl-
culod the matter. ! told him that 10 had
been stated that Mr.. Barney had n
lengthy interview with his private secre-
tarv just about an hour before he shot
tmfc'I. ana Mr. W el1l-fi l'lll'u iNdl
lir Barney lad not had private sscre-
tary for some time past. III referring 10
his frarcal affairs. Mr.. Wclsiger said:
"Of course. Mr.. Barney lid like you
or / or any business man would DO. lie
ran his accounts in various places. and at
the end Of the month be would pay
them. There Is no truth in the asser-
ton that his valuable property on the
James river has been heavily mort
Gagged. and his business interests I'm the
Virginia Navigation Company and other
enterprises remain still intact. I'm Day
ton he purchased one of the finest pri-
waite residences. for which be- paid $4,000.
ard be owned considerable other property
hcsides. His people. as well as those ~
his wife are Of the highest standing and
very wealthy Mrs Barney who s. also
n native Of Ohio was Miss Perrine be-
fore her marriage. and has now two sis
ters and quite a number of other relatives
living I'm Dayton.
AS soon as matters have been straight
enod out. Mrs Barney VIII take charge
% her late husbands affairs and interests
in his various business enterprises. ana
as FAR az has been decided NJ this time
there will be no change made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
NATURAL FAT.
GETTING FAT Is ONLY QUESTION
OF EATING PROPER FOOD.

Thin people who want TO get fat snowt
eat proper food and digest IL.
That Is the only natural way.
The trouble with most thin people
that they suffer from Indigestion.
They don't digest their food. They donl
get enough nourishment They are siowi
being starved. They are poisoned by TN
products OF fermented aud putrid FOOD.
Shaker Digestive Cordial, a gentle
natural vegetable digestive. attacks TN
food in your stomach just like the df
gestiye juices, and turns II into heal-n
full nourishment. IL helps your stomact
naturally. 1t makes thin dyspetics rat
II makes poisonous blood pure. III toner
up and cures the stomach.
Nothing will cure Indigestion like snake
Digestive Cordial. because nothing eiss
goes so naturally about IL.
This is why 1t has been so success,u
I'm relieving nausea. vomiting, dizziness
weakness, bad taste, fever. fiatulence, con
stipation. loss OF appetite, headache. neu
ralgia, rheumatism. etc, by curing int
disorder which causes the symptoms.
A few doses will prove its value, bu'
you won't get fat on one bottle.
All druggists. Ten cents for a trial
bottle.
Write for book on Food and Fat "a
The Shakers. 30 Reade street, New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06

The People Attack the Police and Govern
ment Oficial-.

MADRID. Aug j-Furthfr lots grow
ing out OF the taxes imposed on the peo-
plc have occurred throughout the province
of Valencia. The most serious iisturban-
ces occurred last night boo The outskirts
of the city of Valencia. where men armed
with rifles paraded about shouting:
Down with the taxes, Down with the
government" and defyine the authori-
ties to interfere with them.
They az last made an attack on the
officials. who collect tho Octroi, tho tax
collected upon provisions Of all kinds
entering the city. and attempted 10 shoot
them. strong force of police was hasti-
~ dispatched 10 the scene. Upon their
arrival the police were greeted with a
volley by the rioters. who proved them
selves bad marksmcn, none of the police
being hit.
The latter then charged upon the mob,
which speedily dispersed when they saw
thar the police We're determined 10 sup
press the disorder
Five OF the mob. including a woman,
We're wounded by the police.
Similar disturbances occurred I'm Wiz
lagos IN the province. and many arros Is
have been made. The auta0rit- aliege
that the trouble Is fomentel by the Re
pgDlicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
MIRRIdGE Ar WYTHEVILLE
Four Hundred Excursionists From Bristol
Visit jackson Park

WYTHEVILLE, August ESPECIAL
DR.. T.. NJ. Funk. OF this place, and Miss
Minnie Otey Casey. a pretty and popular
Young lady OF Bedford City. were quietly
married here this morning, at the home
81 the brides uncle. Mr.. c. n. Otey.
'rhey took the morning train for Mountain
Lake where they will spend their honey
moon.
About four hundred excursionists came
down from Bristol this morning and
suent the day picniclng in the beautiful
Jackson Park. The greater number or
them are members Of the Presbyterian
Sunday school OF Bristol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
What lie Would DO.

Fred" said n Pittsburg lawyer to one
Of his office-boys. you ara so inattentive
and generally useless that | shall have
10 fire you
''Fire me-" replied the boy, in sur
prsed tone.
Yes. I'm sorry. but I have concluded
that Il is necessary TO discharge you
Discharge me?'
yes
NOW. look here, Mr.. Breef the boy
renIied with dignity. IT object very
strongly 20 being fred. and even 10 being
discharged. but II you really think you
can run this Office without my assistance
I am willing 10 accept my release.
well" said the lawyer IF that's the
way you feel about II. l am wiling 70
give YOU another chance. but You don I
attend another baseball game this sea-
son ."-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
WHARTOy's sUuMEG AssEmBnrEs
Luray Crowded with the Attendants on
the Big Meetings.

LURAY. VA. Aug. 10 Special.-This
has been great day for Lu-ay. and the
Valley of Virginia II is tho opening day
of DR. Whartons summer assemblies.
Early in the morning people behald to
come 10 town and continued 10 arrte UNI
tl the village was fun. The camp ground
Is located in the woods. and the crowd
asst mbled rapidly there. The sermon,
I'm the morning was delivered by Rev.
l.. H. Goldsmith, Of Philadelphia.
In the afternoon General John b. Cor
don delivered his lecture on The Last
days of he COnfederacy.
At night the formal opening OF the
scmbly was held. Or. II. VI. Wharton
made the address of welcome. which was
responded 20 by Or. K. X. AGREE. of Ten
nessee. and an address was also made
by the presiding officer. General Secretary
T. J.. wilkins. j.. d.. Of the Baptist
Young People Union of America.
These meetings will 20 on for three
weeks There will be services daily and
some OF tho most distinguished speakers
OF the land Will be present.
The Cuban exile y. J. Diaz IS expected
Ia a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
dFapffLY POISONED.
Parents and Children Ill From Drinking
Buftermilk.

PETERSBURG. VA. Aug. 5.-Spec'ai.
Willie, aged thirteen years; Roger asea
eleven years: James. aged nine years.
Nellie, aged eight years: Grace. aged SIX
years, and Marguerite. two years and SIX
months. children of Mr.. Jas. Kilmartin. n
merchants on Old street. were taken crit
cally III last evening with vomiting.
They word all sickI about fhe same
time. They are supposed to have been
poisoned by drinking buttermilk. 1t
was thought that one OF the children
would die last night. They are all stu
sick. but are thought TO be out OF danger.
Mr.. and Mrs. kilmartin drank little
of the milk, Mrs. kiImaftin did net
feel any III effects from IT. but this MORN
ing Mr. kilmartin did. Mr.. kilmartin
is A brother of Deputy Sheriff kilmartin.
Mrs. r.. b. Balm. relict OF the late f..
y. Balm. who at one time was promi-
nent tobacconst of Petersburg, and fer
some time Inspector at OAKS warehouse,
died this morning. She leaves four chill
dren.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
PRISONER fRIEs 10 SUICIDE.
4 Negro in Custody Jumps From Win
dow and Throws Himself Under IA Train.

BURKEVILLE VA, Aug. Especial
A negro named jim Bell, who was under
arrest here for stealing clothes at VII
son. tried to commit suicide yesterday
by running I'm front of Norfolk and West
ern train No. 4.
lie escaped from his guard by jump
ing out Of the second-story window Cf
the Mayors office, and in attempting 10
run IN front Of the moving engine was
knocked down by the steam chest.
lie was not hurt much. but pretended
10 be unconscious and while lying in this
way, suddenly jumped up and tried TO
get under a moving freight. but was
caught and tied. He was sent 70 Wilson's
on the night train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06

On and after Saturday August LIST, he
elegant steamer Virginia" will resume
her tri-weckly trips from Richmond TO
Baltimore, leaving Richmond every Tues
day. Thursday. and Saturday about +.
NJ. arriving Baltimore next morning about
9.3O. Fare. 81 10 Baltimore. state-rooms
from ~ cents up. and meals on the Euro
pean plan.
Correspondingly low rates to Washing
ton. Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New
York.
For further information apply TO
II. NJ. BOYKIN. General Agent,
$50 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-06
American Bar Association.

Mr.. Jackson Guy Will leave here on
August 18th for Saratoel, y. Y, where
he Will attend tho annual convention OF
tho American Bar Association. There VIII
be quite a large representation OF Nir-
GINA on that occasion. ana among those
who have so far expire seq their intenu.n
of going are Afessrs. John Pickrell AID
charles L. Williams. N this city. Mr..
Ransom. Of stanton. Mr.. McRae. Of
PETERSBURG