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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
SMITH co. CORN CROP.
Biggest Yield in Its History, Fields
Averaging rs Bushels Per Acre.

Smith Center, Sept. 3.-The corn crop
for the season is now made, and it is
more than satisfactory to the farmers
of Smith county. In some localities the
extremely hot weather of the early part
of August damaged the crop, but taken
as whole it is without a parallel in
the history of the country.
There are many fields of corn in the
country will make an average yield of
rs bushels per acre, while but very few
of them will run below 50 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
RUNAWAY GIRLS FOUND.
Two BeI1eville Girls Taken Home
From Abilene Hotels.

Abilene, Sept. 3.-The sheriff of Wash
ingtOn county spent the night in town.
He returned to Belleville this morning
of that county One has been working
at the Central hotel and is perhaps IS
years old; the other has been at the
Continental and is only Is or 16. The
younger one seemed to be innocent but
led away by bad company. The sheriff
also said that an Abilene man with a
family here. who has been out Of town
considerably lately, has been travelling
in northern Kansas with the woman
passing her off as his wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

ished their work here and moved to
GOrham- They are laying a precise line
of levels across the continent and
make about so miles a month.
The elevation of Russell according to
the railroad guide is I, 776 feet, and ac-
cCrding to the United States geological
survey is 1884. The starting point
which the geodetic survey party took
at Kansas City was 70 feet higher than
guide and it is thought that their sur
vey will be close to the geological sur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
81 HoRsEs BURNEp.
Fire at Pretty Prairie Destroys a
Church and Barn.

Hutchinson, Sept. "a fire at Pref
ty Prairie yesterday totally destroyed
the livery barn of F. c. Field and it's
contents, and also the Presbyterian
church.
There were six head of horses burned
to death in the barn.
1t is said that the fire started from
the old combination of boys and
matches.
Field had $500 insurance on the
barn but nothing on the contents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
An Excursion to Lincoln, Neb

A letter from Lincoln, Neb., that was
received at the Democratic headquar-
ters this morning stated that they ex-
pected a great crowd there on the 8th
at the notification of Bryan by the sill
yer party and asked if there would be a
delegation from Topeka. There is
some talk of an excursion being organ
lied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

Kansas. City, Sept. 3.-Score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
CAR OF BEER WRECKED.
Spectators Proceed to Hold Dutch
Picnic and Make Merry.

the Rock Island report an amusing
scene at the wrecking of a freight train
near Dellvale, the first station west of
here. On of the cars in the wreck was
loaded with beer. The car broke open
and the kegs rolled in every direction.
The crowd that had gathered to wit
ness the scene took advantage of the
occasion to hold an impromptu Dutch
picnic, and enough foaming beverage
was put away to Submerge all the
troubles that may accrue in Dellvale
for years to come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Gasoline Stove Fire.

The fire alarm at 1850 today called
the fire department to 422 Tyler street
where a gasoline stove had exploded
in the residence of B. E. Pitts. The
chemical and hose companies from No.
2, hook and ladder company from No.
and hose company from No. re-
sponded. There was no damage done
by the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

T%OR RENT Rooms and board in private
Il family, suitable for teachers. P. O. Box 4s5-
w ANTED-A good white girl for genera
w hOuseWOrk. with reference; family o. =
Call in the morning. 40 Tyler st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Wichita National Declares a Dividend

Wichita, Sept. st was announced
yesterday that Major Ewing, receiver
clared another dividend of per cent
for the depositors of the Wichita Ma
tiOnal bank. This, although small, will
relieve several people and put several
thousand dollars in circulation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
%. hi. q. to Have New Pass Word.

Atehison, Sept. Information has
been received in AtchisOn to the effect
that the ritual and pass words of the
Order of the Mystic Brotherhood are
to be changed at once to shut out the
exposure of Col" Ellsworth and
Charley Bertenshaw. New rituals and
pass words will be sent to all the or
CARNATIONS in the state in a few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
ON TWO WEEKS TRIAL.
Wife Beaten at Mcpherson Given a
Chance to Reform.

Mcpherson, Sept. fisherman Row
land. living five miles south of McPher-
son, was arrested Tuesday on war
rant sworn out by his wife. The couple
have lived unhappily for a long time.
A short time ago while Rowland was
absent from home, Mrs. Rowland in
stituted divorce proceedings upon the
ground of cruelty.
Yesterday he returned home, and
learning of the divorce proceedings,
proceeded to assault his wife in the
most brutal maner, knocking her down
and beating her over the head with a
revolver.
She was rescued by other members of
the family and came to Mcpherson and
swore out a warrant for his arrest
He was arraigned before Justice Wal
ker, but before the trial began, the
wife repented of her action and agreed
to take him back home on two weeks
trial, if the case was dismissed, which
was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
STEEL WORKS CLOSE.
The Edgar Thompson Plant Shuts
Down Throwing Out 800 Men.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 3.-The Edgar
Thompson steel works of Carnegie
closed down indefinitely last night. The
action was a general surprise as it
was not even suspected.
All the carpenters and day men
have been laid off, but the furnace de-
partment is still in operation. At least
1900 men are thrown out Of employ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Sneak at Wanamaker.

Webb McNan and John Madden ad-
dressed a silver meeting at Wanamak-
er school house last night A Bryan
club of II members was organized.
Three silver Republicans were included
in the membership. The attend
ance was smaller than was antici-
pated, there being only 80 present at
the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

PITTsBURG 10; PHILADELPHIA 2.
Philadelphia, Sept.3.-The game be-
tween the Phillies and Pittsburgs was
closely contested until the final last of
the eighth. Attendance 5000. Score:
RH E.
Philadelphi ooOo.oO11-2
Pittsburg ...OO011O1 80 IS 10
Batteries-Philadelph Taylor and
Boyle; Pittsburg. Hawley and Sud
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Kingman il. winfield a.

Kingman, Sept. 3.-The Winfield ball
team We're defeated by a score of IA to
4 by the home team. 1t was the first of
a series of three games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Ayers Cathartic Pills

Ayers CathartiC Pills
were designed to supply q
model purgati7e to people who
had so long injured themselves
with gripping medicines. Being
carefully prepared and their in
gradients adjusted to the exact
necessities Of the bowels and
liver, their popularity was in
Simultaneous. That this popu-
larity has been maintained is
well marked in the m led al
awarded these pills at the
Worlds Fair 1893.
SO Years of Cures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
MADE .. S. JUDGE.
G. F. Amidon Appointed for n Dako-
ia. ]. e. Garland for s. Dakota

Washington. Sept. 3.-The president
has appointed Chas. F. AmidOn or
North Dakota to be United states as
trict judge for the district OF NoIt lil
Dakota and John r. Garland of South
Dakota. to be United States district
i11dee for the district of South Dakota
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Sen DING out speeches.

The Silver party here are sending
out the speeches of Bryan, Scott Wil1e
of Illinois, Benton ATcMilIin of Tennes-
see and Towne of Minnesota as cam
paign literature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
100000 Silver Documents.

Chicago, Sept 3.-The national silver
committee has ordered and is getting
out 10, coo, 900 documents, which are be-
ing distributed at the rate of 100000 a
day. The national Democratic COM
mittee is also distributing 2,00o,000 doc
unentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
chautauoua County Pardon.

The state board of pardons has rec
commended that a pardon be granted c.
G. Winters, who was sent to the peni-
tertiary from Chautauqua county for
embezzlement. Winters wife is in des-
titute circumstances and this is urged
as one of the reasons for executive
cIemency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
TILLMAN TO MINERS.
Democratic Committee Decides to Use
Him in Pennsylvania

Washington, Sept. 3.-The Demo-
cratic managers have decided to again
bring Senator Tillman before the coal
miners in Pennsylvania, and for ten
days, beginning on the 10Th instant, ne
T.(ii1 labor in that state. His tour be-
gins in Schuyler county and will en-
brace Carbon, Lucerne, Lackawanna
and Mort hurnberland counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Judge Hilton viii stand Good.

New York, Sept. 3.-The Herald this
morning says; The creditors Of Hilton,
Hughes & Co. need no longer feel
alarmed. Former Judge Hilton has
announced that he will pay to the last
cent the debts of the Arm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
MAJORITY 39,O93.
Revised Returns in Vermont Show
That Republican Majority

st. Adams, VT. Sept. 3.-Revised re-
turns of the election from the fourteen
counties of the state give Grout (Rep-}
53.o76 and Jackson CDenl.) 1888, a re
publican plurality of 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
DEATH OF PRoF. JAY.
Head of st. Johns Military School
Buried in Illinois.

oAA4CA Al @A44AO45"
Salina, Sept. 3.-Prof. Walter NJ. Jay,
head master of st. Johns military
school, died yesterday of brain fever,
after a three weeks illness, at the age
of 49, He was graduated from Knox
college, and later was superintendent
of the Wellington schools four years
and of the Beloit schools two years, and
he had been at the head of st. Johns
school since 1880. He was a leading
Mason. The body will be taken to
Elmwood, Ill, his native place, for bur
ial.
Prof Barber of Omaha, recently sup
erintendent of the Nebraska normal
schools. will probably succeed him as
head master
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Steel For the Smoky River Bridge
Arrives.

Russell, Sept. 3.-The steel for the
Smoky river bridge has arrived. The
freight charges were S400. Stearns
Bros, who have the contract for the
erection of the steel, commenced NOV
ing it Monday, and have 20 days in
which to place it in position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Fifty Years Ago.

President Polk in the white House chair
While in Lowell was Doctor Aver;
Both were busy for human veal
One to govern and one to 1-ea1.
And, as a presidents power of Will
Some times depends on a 1iver-pi11,
Mr.. Polk took Ayers Pills trow
For his liver, so years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
For GOVERNOR of Connecticut.

Hartford. Conn. Sept 2.-Lorrin A.
Cook has been nominated for governor
by the Republicans and the convention
has taken a recess until 4 O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Trial Of James Burgess for Murder

Sedan. Sept. 3.-The trial of James
Burgess, one of the men charged with
the murder of Frazier, is in progress to-
day. Burgess demanded a separate
trial. He is being defended by R. H.
Nichols and J. F. Hudson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
CLEVELAND 5; BROOKLYN 3.

CLEIV ELANO o DFlOOhIIIN 8.
Brooklyn, Sept. 3.-Cleveland defeat
ed Brooklyn easily. Attendance 1900.
Score:
R. Il. z.
Cleveland 100000 2-5 IS 2
Brooklyn 1000 5000 S-S 1S 5
Batteries levelnd, Young and Zim-
mer; Brooklyn, Payne and Grim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
LOUIsVILLE s: WAsHINGTON s.

Washington, Sept. g. Louisville
punched hits on German on the final
innings and won out although Wash
ington had taken a good lead. Attend
ance 1906. Score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

St. Louis ....21OOO Os2-8 II 8
Boston .......1 2 0 1 1-12 10 4
Batteries-St. Louis, Kissinger and
Mcfarland; Boston. Nichols and Ber-
gen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BOSTON 1872; ST. LOTIS IS.

BOSTON 13-12; ST. LOUIS 3-8.
Boston, Sept. 3.-Boston won two
games from st. Louis. The home team
did enough batting to win a dozen
games. The osecond game was called
after the eighth inning on account of
darkness. Score, first game:
R. H E.
Boston ......5 0 2 3 0 1 2-18 % 2
St. Louis 20 2 0 0 90 Ia 8
characterization, KIobdanz and Ber-
gen; st. Louis, Donahue and Murphy.
Second game:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Fan From a Horge KilIs Young Ladv

Fort Scott, Sept S.-Miss Ora Hall, the
14-year-old daughter of a prominent
farmer residing near this city died very
suddenly yesterday from the effects of
a fall from a horse last Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

Russell, Sept 3.-The members of the
United States geodetie survey have I'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

-A-s N1A~'-NE2 IL " III w JIM u
New York, Sept. 3.-Cincfnnati shut
out New York Foreman pitched mag
nificentIy. Attendance $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
GEODETTC SURVEY.

y. S. Surveyors at Work in Russell
Fifty Miles Per Month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

Kansas City 12O1O2 8O1-1O Ii /
Columbus % 10000 300 S-S 10 3
Carney and Blanford; Jones and
Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
Minneapolis, Sept. 8.-score:

r. T. E.
Minneapolis o 0 2 0 O-8 IA 2
Detroit 80 / O 0 2 o. II 8
F'iggemeier and Schriver; Gayl and
Twineham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
It. Paul. Sept. 3.-Score:

St. PauI, Sept. 5.-Score:
R. H. E.
St. Paul ....1OO45 Oil Is 2
CD Rapids % COOS O1O SIS IL 1
Densor, Isabel and Spies; Slagle, Luz
Their and Hodge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03

Washington .41OOO zoos IA 8
Louisville 30 o OO141-8 II 2
Batteries Washington, German and
Mcclure; Louisville, Herman and Dex-
ter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
BALTIMORE 4: CHICAGO 2.

Baltimore, Sept. 3.-The Champions
defeated the Chicagos in a close game
in which base stealing and double
plays We're the feature. Attendance
1000. Score:
r. H E
Baltimore % 0 0 o. "a u o
Chicago 80 IL 8
Batteries - Baltimore, Pond and
Clarke; Chicago, Terry and Donahue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-03
National League Standing.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Milwaukee, Sept. 3.-Score:
R. H. E.
milwaukee ..1OOOS12 OO-7 Il 3
Indianapolis 1 0 0 % 9 2
Barnes and Spear; Fisher and Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-28
A Chance to Beqin.
question

The address of Hon. HIM. Heath be-
fore the board of trade, upon the sub
ject, Modern Municipal Government, -
deserved all the hearty applause with
which it was received. That some Of
the ideals presented may not be at
tainable just at present, a fact that
none realize better than the speaker,
also the probability that there will be
difference of opinion respecting some
of them, do not impair the value of the
address or the force of its excellent
suggestions The ideal must be kept
il view and 1t was presented on this
occasion in such a vivid manner as to
seem the actual. Sight should not,
however. be lost of the fact that much
can be done with what we have. We
are too likely to put off work we can
do with the tools we have, on the pre-
text that it would be easy If we but
had ideal tools to work with. BY use
OF the implements and means at hand
We, acquire practical. mot simply
theoretical. idea-of what we need. The
success that has been achieved In our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-28
Running Amuck.

The condition of affairs confronting
the Democratic party at it's national
convention in Chicago is anything but
gratifying to respectable members of
that party or to the country generally,
for it is not pleasant for anyone to
see one of the great national political
parties of this country given over to
the most reprehensible methods, to
demagoguery and chicanery. There no
the majority of the delegates to the
convention will favor free silver. In
deed there is probability that Altgeld
despite his infamous record will control
the Illinois delegation. He can con-
troll the cities, it is believed, because he
has the support of not only all the
hoodlum class and the anarchists
through his gross abuse of the pardon
ing power in their behalf but also is
supported by the labor organizations
because he resented federal interfer-
ence in putting down the great strike.
AS for the country Democrats they
are said to be ready to support any
thing or anybody labeled Democratic
by the machine Now his opponents,
the sound money faction of the
Democracy, under the management OF
the administration, are preparing tn
meet these conditions with methods
just as Objectionable and more danger
Gus because sanctioned by the more
intelligent members of the party
These have control of the national
committee and by getting up rival
state delegations hope to throw out
| free silver delegates In those contested
states and thus keep control of the
convention Such tactics promise both
| riot and a bolt at Chicago and the
liveliest times that city has since seen
the reign of Debs. or this the Times
| Herald says: mo matter on what
platform they come, regularly
credited state delegation to q Demo
cratic national convention must be
seated and the right to their seats BIZ
left for a contrasting delegation to
uueStion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-28
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the
New Great South American Kidney
Cure" This new remedy is d great
surprise on account of it's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
Of the urinary passages in male or se-
male. 1t relieves retention OF water
and pain in passing It almost imme-
diately. II you want quick relief and
cure this Is your remedy. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & Co., Druggist,
Augusta, Me. dem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-28
PRESS COMMENTS.
What Newspapers Should Print.

Rev Mr.. Estabrook from his pulpit
crticises the local papers for printing
news on topics in which he is unable to
see any use or good. What earthly inter-
est can there be. he says in substance. in
the fact that John Smith, for intoxication,
was sent to Alfred for 30 days. or lot of
stuff about bicycles.
Mr.. EstabroOk makes the mistake so
often made, of taking his own opinion for
public opinion. Because he is not inter-
ested in this or that. he cannot for the life
of him see how other people should be.
Newspapers are not made up to suit
some particular individual. but to suit as
nearly as possible as many different in
dividuals possible What one reader
cares for anothermay not. There are peo-
pie who would pass over Il half column
abstract of a sermon by Rev. Mr. Esta-
brook looking at it in much the same
light as he regards articles on the police
court
This does not mean that a self-respect-
ing newspaper has no standard of its own
concerning what should be printed. In
credible as 1t may appear to Mr.. Esta-
brook. self-respecting paper is always
striving to keep the whole tone of its
news columns as high as possible and
live.
Mr.. Estabrook is going to run board
ing house at the beach this summer. The
Journal will watch with interest to see If
he will insist on feeding his bOarders on
the same plan he would havea newspaper
run-nOt giving them variety such as
they ask for. but holding them down to
the particular things that he himself likes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-28

fire department demonstrates conclu-
sively that under the existing order Of
things very much can be achieved.
Under our present school system our
schools have attained very high
rank. The children who go out from
them are as well educated as those
taught under a more pretentious sys-
tenn. All this does not detract from
the ideal but does offer the very best
encouragement for making the most of
what we have until we know what is
better and can obtain it.
Mr.. Heath's remarks. however, en-
bodied the practical as well as the
ideal. His reference to the need of re-
adjustment of ward lines to conform
to population was eminently practical
as well as timely. His allusion to the
existing condition under which a
minority of the population may control
the majority and regulate the affairs
OF the city according to the notions of
that minority, attracted much atten-
ton. His practical suggestions con-
corning this made deep impression.
Need of such a change cannot be rel
egated to the lofty inches set apart for
our ideals. 1t is a stumbling block
under foot and to leave it there would
be worse than stupidity. All will
agree that in every American COM
munity one of the first requirements to
good government is that the majority
shall rule. Anything that prevents 1t
is violation of fundamental principle.
and demands immediate attention.
here is good opportunity to put our
desire for the best in municipal gov
eminent into practice.