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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
PREACHERS CRAWLING OUT

And Ranging Themselves Gov. Nor
rilPs SIde-Allen Buckner the Latest.
Governor Morrill, has made public a
letter he recently received from
Colonel Allen Buckner of Baldwin,
in which the veteran Metho-
dist preacher endorses the scheme
proposed by Rev. j. G. Doug herty of
Kansas City, Kan, for the removal of the
metropolitan police boards.
The governor is receiving scores
of letters on this subject, but
he is only making public those
which endorse the scheme he proposes to
adopt shortly. The letter from Colonel
Buckner is as follows:
BALDWIN, Kan, Feb. 10.
GOVERNOR MORRILL,: Dear Sri have
just read with profound interest the
letter of DR.. Dougherty of Kansas City,
Kan, in which he urges the propriety of
abolishing the metropolitan police com
missions IN our large cities, am in hearty
sympathy with his position, and if were
governor and had the power under the
law, would abolish every commission at
once. That would put the whole question
where it belongs and relieve the governor
of responsibility which belongs to the
temperance people of those cities. am
well convinced that there must be pow
erful local sentiment in order to enforce
prohibit and if the whole RESPONSE
bllity was thrown upon tho people them
selves, the process of education would
be more rapid, and it would be far better
for prohibition. Yours respectfully,
ALLEN BUCKNER,
There can be no doubt about tho gov
ernor's intention to abolish the police
boards in the near future, and it is now
said that an effort will be made to have
the Republican state convention at
Wichita pass resolution urging such
action.
1t will be noted that all the political
preachers are shifting the wind and get
ting on the safe side. Fishworm back
bones are being called for in job lots by
a certain class of Kansas preachers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
WOULD RATHER FIGHT.

Clergy Object to the Shutting of All Re-
lIEion Out of the Schools.
WINNIPEG, Man., Feb 19.-The pro-
posal of the Greenway government to
settle the school question by making the
schools absolutely secular aud eliminat-
ing all religious exercises has aroused a
storm among the clergy. Both Protes-
tant and Roman Catholic clergymen bit
terly oppose the esta blishment of what
they term Goddess schools"
Roman Catholic clergymen say they
would rather submit to the psessnt sys-
tenn, while the Protestant clergymen say
they would prefer that the Roman Catho-
lies have their own schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
CHICAGO MARKET LETTER

Furnished by Topeka Grain and Stock EE-
change. 526 Kansas Avenue.
Wheat-There was a firmer opening,
at an advance of about g C over yester-
days close. but heavy realizing caused
easier and lower market.
Gables were steady, receipts in the
northwest light, with indications of a
marked let up from now on and clear
ances from the seaboard very fair. bus
the selling fever overshadowed every
thing else and every advance met heavy
selling.
The situation legitimately is very
strong and warrants higher prices, and
we firmly believe they will come soon,
but we will have to wait until this mania
for short selling has run its course.
Other exporting countries are short of
wheat, Russia shortage being reported at
about 70,600,000 bushels. America holds
the key to supplies and prices. While
the market may GO trihe lower we be-
lieve it can be but a trihe, and that a
rise of 2Oc is due.
Corn and oats did not share the weak
ness in wheat, but acted stubbornly
strong. Trading light and narrow range,
Provisions steady and small trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
TT. SCOTT SUICIDE.
Lee DRges MeSts With Financial Rsverses
and shoots himself.

FIT SCoTT, Feb. 20.-U1conscious aud
with bullet hole in his right temple,
Lee s. Dages. proprietor of the barber
shop, under the Bank of Fort Scott, was
found in a dying condition an Z large
pasture north of this city yesterday
morning, and although everything pos
sible was done to save his life, he never
rallied. and died at 3:07 in the afternoon.
Dages was found at o'clock by D. M
Thomson. who was taking a short cut
through The pasture and stumbled over
Dages' body.
he was Lying on his back with his
head resting in pool OF CONCEALED blood
and a small revolver lay on his breast 1t
was thought at first that he was dead,
but close examination showed that he
was still alive. and he was brought to
the city, dying as above stated.
The unfortunate man left his shop
about O'Clock and it is claimed by those
who saw him that he had been drinking
heavily during the day and continued
dnring the evening. When he left the
shop he instructed his foreman, VIM
Adkins, to make preparations in regard
10 supper, as ne might not como back
Financial reverses was perhaps the
trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20

furnished by the United States govern
ment, marking the last resting place of
the departed boys in blue who lie there
in. Through the suggestion and un-
ceasing effort of c. C.. Fleck the stones
have been at last secured by the post.
He was appointed a committee OF one
for that purpose and the association was
assured of the faithful and successful
performance of the duty imposed from
the fact that the stones now decorating
the graves of the soldier dead were pro-
cured through his fundamentally.
The stones come from New Rutland,
Vermont and are very handsome, being
cut in with shield design, stating the
name and company or regiment, etc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
THE HILLMON CASE.
An Application for Contiu uance Deni ed
by Judge Williams.

An Application for Continuance Deni ed
by Judge Williams.
FIT. SCOTT, Kan, Feb. 20.-The noted
Hillmon insurance case, which has been
tried four times, and which is still pend
ing in the United States court at Topeka,
was brought up by the United States
court here by Attorneys E. F. Ware and
James Green, who made an application
10 have the case continued until the next
term.
The application was based upon the
allegation that there was not time
enough in which the defendants could
prepare for the trial of their case, and
for the further reason that one of the
attorneys for the defendants, Mr. Bark
er, had met with a severe aft lction in
the death of his wife, and was not in
condition TO engage in the trial of the
case. Judge John A. Williams refused
to postpone the case, and ordered the
parties TO be ready for TRIAL March 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20

KANSAS CITY. Feb 2O-CArTLE-Re-
ceipts 1000; shipments, 500. Market
weak, 10c lower. Texas steers 81 90
@34O; Texas cows $2.O0@2.75; beef
steers So. 10@4.15; native COWS S1.4O
03.35; stockers and feeders, 81 25W
So 80; bulls $L65@2.9O.
Representative sales-Texas steers Al
head, averaging 1851 pounds. IS 40: Tex
as cows IL head. $40 pounds. 81. 70; beef
steers, % head, 1870 pounds, $415; ma
tive COWS, 10 head, 1140 pounds, So. 35;
stockers and feeders 81 head. 514
pounds, $3.50; bulls head, 1929 pounds,
$290.
Hoas-Receipts, 9,7OO; shipments. l.
800. Market weak, &c lower. Bulk of sales
S. 1906. 80; heavIes So 50@3.S 80; packers
So 1925 8216; mixed $37O@3.S0; lights
325@3S0; workers $37503.S0; pigs
S. 25@3.75.
SHEEP = Receipts, 400; shipments
1.6D0. Market steady. Lambs So log
4.40; muttons. $2.50@3.60.
WHEAT = Lifeless. nomiually lower.
No. 2 hard 63@65; No. 3 hard 45@57;
rejected nominally 35@40; No. red
73@74c.
CoRN-Slightly higher, demand good
No. mixed 1924 23; No. white %
@23Mc.
OATs-steady. No mixed 1sc; No.
white 2016@21c.
RYE-No. 2, Soc.
HAY--Very dull and weak. Timothy
$1OOO@1LO0; prairie $5.5O@L0O.
BUTTER-Creamery nominally steady
at 160l715c; dairy 13@15c.
EGGs-Mar ket slightly frmer at 91zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
REPUBLICAN HOME.
Big Headquarters May BE Built in
New York by subscription.

Big Headquarters May BE Built in
New York by subscription.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2U.-A local paper
says: james S. Clarkson of Iowa, Geo.
Christ of Arizona, and other mem bers
of the Republican national com
mittee who are in the city, are
responsible for project for the building
in the city of New York of great Re-
publican headquarters where members
of the party from every state can find
political home.
The estimated cost of the proposed
structure is between $2,O00,00O and So
100000. It is to be built by general con-
tributions, aud each state in the union is
to be called upon 10 furnish some of its
peculiar products for this building.
The scheme. Mr.. Clarkson said, would
be brought to the attention of the national
committee at its next meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
GIRLS TO PLAY BALL.
Two University Teams Organize At Salina
Amid Excitement.

TWO University Teams OrgaRize At Salina
Amid Excitement.
SALINA. Feb. 20.-There is great rivalry
and excitement at the normal university
base ball mines.
Great skill and dexterity are shown in
these games, especially in the throwing.
Probably the greatest errors are found in
the Interpretation of the constitution,
Tdles and bylaws.
1t no doubt would make Anson's hair
stand on end and give SpAulding the
lock jaw if they were near enough to
hear their rules deciphered.
Such technical terms as these often
arise: How many fouls equal one fair
bali? Is it always necessary to touch
each base with both feet? Must l run to
first base if the umpire isn't watching?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
DAMAGES OF S27 900 FAIL.
Missouri Pacific Not Held Liable for
Burning an Orchard.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Feb. 20.-The $27,-
600 damage case against the Missouri
Pacific railroad for the destruction of the
Parker orchard, two miles west of
Atchlson, resulted, after a hearing that
lasted nine days. in verdict for the de-
PENDANTS.
The suit was brought by Fl. A. Law
ton and Susan Woolworth, owners of the
orchard, to recover from the Missouri
Pacific company for the destruction of
the orchard by fire that originated from
a spark from a freight engine, the fire.
box of which was alleged TO have been
defective. The case was tried once be-
fore and resulted in a hing jury, and the
costs already amount to several thousand
dollars,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
THE CITY WINS.
Wellington VIII Not Have to Pay tn
$4,1OO Hydrant Rental

WELLINGTON. Feb. 2O.-The city of
Wellington is finally relieved from all
shadow of obligation to pay the We'll
lington waterworks that hydrant rental
OF 81, 100 per year. Such is the judg-
ment rendered in district court, and by
agreement no appeal can be taken there
from.
Tie waterworks people have not dis
closed, by words at least, their plan of
campaign for the future. But they
agreed that the judgment cancelling
their franchise should be final and that
the record should be so made that no ap-
peal can be taken therefrom. So that
about all that is definitely decided is that
the city is finally relieved of all claims
for that 81, 100 per annum hydrant rental
for the future.
The problem of furnishing a water
supply and fire protection for the future
is one that the city authorities now have
before them for solution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
TIRE MERIDEN CREAMERY.

Figuring on Putting in the Barber Re-
friGSrat0r Machine
MERIDKN, Feb. -Representatives
of the Creamery Package Co. are here
figuring on putting in the Barber re-
frigerator machine, 1t was decided to
put in the machine at a cost of 81 800.
butter room 16x16 will be builtto keep
at temperature of "a degrees. A churn,
cream and butter working room 20x28 to
keep at a temperature of so degrees will
also be built This will give absolute
control of temperature. The cooling
apparatus will be IN running order in
thirty days. Only one other creamery
in the state is SO we'll equipped as the
Meriden creamery will be- with these adj
ditious
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
A wild ONE"
A FredOnia Oil Well Flows 100 Barrels
the First Dny.

FREDoNIA, Feb. 2O.-Mann we'll No
2, one-fourth mile northeast of town, was
drilled in 1920 feeD and at about II
o'clock was shot. with the usual amount
OF nitro gly cerine. The wind was blow
ing pretty strong aud when the oil rose
above the derrick it made magnificent
sight. spreading out in the air as if from
giant spray pump.
The oil spouted for few minutes and
then settled into a steady flowing. 1t
flowed 100 barrels the first twenty -four
hours in spite of the hindrance of having
the tools lowered and the Casing Put in,
and the second twenty-four hours were
about the same. It may settle down to
not over fifty barrels but it is what is
called a sWjld one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
JOINTIsTs PAY ST. 900.

The Topeka Ordinance Still Working
Briskly in Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. 20-Al Hurley of
62S Kansas avenue, and Frank Jershe of
COL Ferree street, were tried in police
court this morning for keeping places
where intoxicating liquors were sold in
violation of the new dram shop ordi-
nance. Both were convicted and fined
the highest limit under the law-S5OO
each. The defendants had each furnish
ed cash bond 10 the amount of $500 for
their appearance for trial and their sums
were appropriated by the authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
DID NOT CUT.
The RumOred Santa Fee Changes at
Argentine a MISTAKE.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 20.-The rumored
changes at Argentine on the Santa Fe
which were to be made yesterday, did
not take place. On the contrary, five
extra trains we're sent out from there
yesterday. This makes the local officials
feel better than they have for some time.
The force at Argentine, it is thought,
has been cut all it can possibly stand,
being now less than for several years.
Argentine Santa Fe employees are now
breathing more easily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
CHICAGO CUTTERS STRIKE
Nearly 500 Men, Women and Children
Quit Work.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20. Following the
action taken at the meeting of
the clothing cutters and trim
mers association last night, about
four or five hundred cutters quit work
today, and the strike may now be said
still at work, but these tco, are expected
to go out during the day.
Cutters are paid minimum salary of
$40 week for maximum cutting of
fourteen suits day. This the manufac-
turers emphatically object to,sayiug they
are willing to pay the minimum salary
of $50, but that the cutters should not be
limited in their amount of work.
In addition to the men who went out
today, about 200 had previously quit
work, making in all nearly 800 men al
ready out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
STARTER TOM FLYNN.
he viii Hold the Flag for the New York
Jockey Club.

n VIII HOIu the flag Tot tho Now 4orK
Jockey Club.
New YORK. Feb. 20-Although no
official announcement has been made by
the Jockey club. it was conceded today
by those in position to know, that Tom
Flynn has been elected to WELD the
starters flag during the coming season.
1t is now known that he has appeared
before the committee with whom rests
the power of making the appointments,
and all that remains to be done is the
formal notification that he has been
elected.
His appointment IS sure to meet with
general approval, for he has esta blished
u reputation as flag wielder that will
compare favorably with any of his craft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
CAUGHT FIVE WOLVES.

Two Hundred Men and Boys Round Up
Fresdam Township.
BELLEvILLE, Kan, Feb. 2O.-About
20O men and boys, on foot and horse
back, with everything they could find
that would make a noise, surrounded
Freedam township yesterday morning at
o'clock and started for the center, the
object being a wolf roundup.
When they arrived at the place agreed
on they had five wolves and about fifty
jack rabbits surrounded. They sue
ceeded in shooting two of the wolves
and a number of rabbits. The other
three wolves made good their escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
MARRY WALDORF ASTOR
Lady Churchill to BE Wed to the Lon.
don New Yorker.

LONDON, Feb. 20-The Leeds Mercury
says today that the engagement of VIM.
Waldorf Astor and Lady Randolph
Churchill, formerly Miss Jennie Je-
rome of New York will shortly be
announced. Mrs. Astor died December
%, 1894 and Lord Randolph Churchill
died January "a, 1895.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20

Hugh K. Black, for the past three
years refrigerator record clerk in the Of
fee of the superintendent of car service
OF the Santa Fe. has resigned his posi-
ton and left this afternoon for San Luis
Potosi. Mexico, to take a position in the
station agents Office of the Mexican Cen
trail at that point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
The Old Independence Winfield
Team Scattered.
Gear and Wolever Will Be With
Fort Worth, Tex.
KELSEY WON'T PLAY.
Jake Kilrain Thinks That FitZ
Will Win Easily,
Being by Far the More Tricky
and Clever Boxer.

INDEPENDENCE, Feb. cot will inter-
est ball cranks to learn that Gear, Kel-
sey, Wolever, or Alden will not be seen
on the Kansas diamond this year.
Alden is private secretary in Wash
ingt oB, D. c., Gear and Wolever will be
with the Fort Worth team. and Kelsey
has probably quit base ball.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Kansas City's Board of Trade Passes
Resolutions.


Resolutions.
KANSAS CITY, Kan, Feb. 20.-The
board of trade has taken the Initiative In
a movement for a county high school as
one of the most important needs of both
the city and county in the line of i'm
provement of their educational facilities
The action of tie board took shape in
this resolution:
Therefore. be it Resolved. by the board
of trade of Kansas City, Kansas, that the
president be instructed. TO appoint COM
mittee. three of whom shall be selected
from mem bers of said board, and four
from the county at large, to appear be-
fore the board of county com missioners
and urge the necessity of taking imme-
date action toward the establ shment of
a county high school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
Marriage of Miss Annie O'NeiI.

NEW YORK, Feb 20.-A local paper
says: 1t was rumored last night that Miss
O'Neil the leading woman of William
H Cranes company, now playing ''The
Governor of Kentucky" at the Fifth Az
enue theater, WAS soon to be married to
Mr.. Henry C. Miner, the proprietor of
that theater. 1t was said the marriage
would take place within a few weeks.
and that Mr.. and Mrs. Miner would
make a tour around the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
CLEVELAND LEADER AFIRE

But Flames Were distinguished BE-
fore Destroying the Building.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 20-The Leader"
newspaper building narrowly escaped de-
struciion by fire this morning. A fire
'started shortly after o'clock and por-
ton of the fourth floor was badly
burned.
Water ran down in the press room and
book bindery doing considerable damage.
The loss on building and machinery is
estimated at $4,000. All editions of the
News and Herald will be issued as usual.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
SUEZ CANAL BLOCKED.

Steamer Aground and Twemty-Six
ships waiting to Get Through,
PORT SAID, Feb. 2O.-The German
steamer Kanlzler, from Hamburg for
Delagoa Bay, remains aground at Ismal-
la. Twenty-six steamers are already
awaiting her release in order that they
may be able to proceed through the
Suez canal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
KANSAS MASONIC HONE.
The Grand Lodge at wichita So Decided
After Debate

After Debate.
WICHITA, Feb. 20-After three
hours oratoricsl battle in the Masonic
grand lodge, the proposition to establish
a Masonic home was carried by a decis-
i've majority The contest over this is
sue has been a feature of the meetings
of the grand lodge of Kansas for a long
time. The vote did not carry with it
decision to locate the home and that duty
will devolve on a committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
RILEY Ora MAN BROKE
Eot Last Year He Quit Ahead a Quarter
of n AIiIIi0n.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-News comes
from San Francisco that Riley Grammar.
the "plunger." has gone fat broke at
Ingleside. Last season Grammar broke
ahead of the game a quarter of a mil
lion of dollars, and today it is said he
can not count 81 200, all told.
Grammar has had many ups and downs,
but his recent losses on the coast are the
heaviest that he has ever sustained 1t is
not likely that he will remain broke
long, for ne is hard to discourage, and is
one of the heaviest and nerviest betters
in the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
CAREY,s SWIMMING.
He Amueses the EIlxs by Turning 100
Yards in Ia Minutes.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The swimming
of 100 yards in one minute 16 1-5 sec
onds by Thomas Carey of the Pastime
A c., was one of the notable features at
the twenty eighth annual reunion of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
in the New Manhattan Athletic club
house.
New York lodge No. organized the
affair and succeeded in entertaining a
large gathering. Baton juggling, Japa-
nese sword contests and wrestling added
to the enjoyment of the guests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20

who lectured bere some months ago and
Is SO well and favorab known BY Kan
sas people, will be at the Hotel Throop
next Friday and Saturday, February ri
and y, and can be consulted by any who
may need his services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
STONENELL KILLED.
The Chestnut Six Year Old Broke Leg
and Was Shot.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-While exercising
on the race course at Lewes, Stonenell
the six-year-old chestnut horse, by Stone-
henge, out of Nell, formerly the proper
ty of MIR. Michael F. Dryer, and which
was claimed by Mr.. T. Hoodlass, after
running sixth on May 10 last, in the New
market Selling Plate, for the selling
price e40O, plus the stakes, of $500 in
all. was badly frightened at pack of
foxhounds, fell and broke his leg.
The horse was almost Immediately
afterWard killed.
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Through SNOW in Night Clothes

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, Feb 20.-Fire broke
out at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house
at State college at 8 o'clock this morning
and before help could arrive the hand
some building was entirely destroyed.
The students saved nothing and were
compelled to travel through snow to a
hotel in their night clothes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20
PRESIDENT ELIOT's IDEA.
Wants to Cut the Harvard Course From
Four to Three Years.

-Four to Three Years.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-A report to
local paper from Cambridge. Mass, says:
The scheme of President Eliot of Har-
ward, for reducing the college course
from four years to three, appears about
to be contaminated.
At a recent meeting of the Harvard
faculty an informal vote was taken and
majority of some fifteen votes decided
that such plan was advisable But the
minority were so rapid against it that it
was not deemed prudent to present the
plan to the corporation and overseers
just at present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-20

LAWRENCE, Kan, Feb. 2O.-Richard
R. Price of Hutchinson, Kansas, was
awarded the prize for the best essay
written by Kansas university students on
Tennyson's princess"