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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
THE VICTIM OF SHARKS,
But the Kansas Man Played Even in
the End


the End.
Kansas City. May civilian NIey-
ers was fined $50 in police court for
working a confidence game He was
una Die to pay the amount and 50 viii
have to serve so days in the city jail
William Petrie of WamegO, Kan,
came to town on April 20, and struck
soft snap" on a bet. A man just in
front Of him found a lock and tried to
unlock 1t. Petrie also tried and both
failed. Another man came along and
offered to bet that he could open the
lock Petrie readily took the bet,s but
the lock opened without any trouble
Petrie then bet that he could open it,
too, but lost again When Petrie got
through with the men he had lost all
his money and his watch Then 1t oc-
CURED to him that he was q "nibbler,'
but he resolved to get even, and
watched for his chance
He came to town again Wednesday,
disguised himself and waited around
the place where he was 'tblOWed in" be-
fore sure enough here came the same
fellow and found a lock near Petrie
just the same as before The same old
'pard' came up and they tried 40 work
the racket on Petrie again, but Petrie
wasn't to be fooled the second time
This was his chance and he had the
lock man pulled. The pard, however,
got aWaV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
AMONG THE CLOUDS.
John Jacob Astor to Build a History
Structure.

New York, May 9.-The latest thing
in the sky-scraping line is the an
nouncement that John Jacob Aston pro-
poses to tear down the Schemerhorn
building, So and SO Broadway. and rear
a History structure on the site.
The plans call for brick and steel.
The foundations will be built on pneu-
matte caissons on solid rock and the
structure viii be 800 feet above the
level Of the curb. How far down it will
be necessary to go for the foundation
is at present only guess work.
Another bit Of real estate gossip Of
general interest is the purchase of the
Park and T1ford property, Sixtieth
street and Fifth avenue. by waldorf
Aston As soon as the building is re
moved the site will be covered by a
magnificent addition to the New Meth
erland hotel, taking in the entire block.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
FRIEND TO CORPORATIONS.
Senator Boxer Votes With Brice, Hill
and Thurston.

From Our Special Correspondent.
Washington May 9--Senator Baker
has. again shown his friendly attitude
toward the interests of corporations and
again arrayed himself upon the side Of
Brfce ThurstOn. Gear. Hill and other
senators identified with corporation in
terests. by his vote on Senator Calls
resolution to investigate the influence
of those interests upon the election of
senators and representatives in con
gress-
Mr. Baker voted to lay the resolution
on the table. and when that was de-
feated the further proposition was
made by the opponents of the resolu-
tiOn to kill it by rec0mmitting it to the
committee on privileges and elections,
Mr.. Baker voted in the affirmat tive. The
motion prevailed.
The resolution offered by Senator
Call was as follows
Resolved, That a select committee Of
five senators be appointed by the pres
ident of the senate who shall be chaTg-
ed with the duty OF Investigating the
subject of the efforts of corporations in
the state of Florida, CIR of the president
and directors thereof to control the
election of members of congress from
the state of Florida, or to influence the
legislation Of congress, also to inVesti-
gate and report to the senate whether
corrupt means, bribery or free trans
poTtatiOn have been or are being used
to influence such elections in the state
of Florida; also TO inquire and report
TO the senate whether the use of such
influences or means is consistent with
the preservation of the Republic of the
United states and the rights and lib
critics OF the people, and to report a bill
for the prevention Of such practices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
HE WILL CONE BACK.
Blind Joe' Run Away With His New
Wife's Money But is Penitent.

''B1nd j Oe" Kun away With His n lew
Wife's Money But is Penitent.
Blind Joe" Weatherholt has run
away from his wife.
But he is coming back again.
He has been gone since Tuesday and
is tired of it already.
Sometime ago. Joe who had been
making q rather uncertain living by
selling. popcorn on the streets, took un-
TO himself a farm some money and
widow.
he and the once widow lived happily
together at the foot of Kansas avenue.
next to the river until Tuesday evening
when ne and $50 disappeared.
He went away with a white barber
named George Dixon.
Last evening Mrs. Weatherholt got
q letter from joe He was at Newton
and said he would come back immedi-
ately if she would forgive him.
She will
She is q woman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
PANIC IN PARADE.
An Elephant Ecares a Team, Which
Plunges Into a Crowd

Paterson, May "a team of powerful
horses attached to a heavily laden wa
gon became frightened by an elephant
ia the Barnum q Bailey circus parade
here The animals sprang into the
dense crowd.
These are the victims: Edward
Schultz. years OLD, head crushed and
internally injured. died in st. JOseph's
hospital: Thos. Hamdon, y years old,
head and face badly cut; Olga. Olsen, Is
years old, badly injured about the head
and legs, shoulder broken, taken home
Edward Olsen. 40 years old. probably
internally injured, William H Schaff-
ner. driver of coal wagon, bruised and
cut on head and face.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
SHAD AND HERRING,
The Height of the Season, and Fish
Are in Good Condition.

Washington, May 9.-The season for
shad and herring does not close until
the 10th Of June and the fish of these
varieties are still plentiful and cheap.
While shad are still plentiful, the
catch has fallen off considerably dur
ing the past week
The shad now on sale are as fine as
they have been at any time this sea
son. Salt water fish and crabs and
clans are also coming in large ship
ments. Salt water trout, blue fish and
croakers are large and in splendid con
ditiOn, while Spanish mackerel from
the Chesapeake bay and the Potomac
viii come later in the month. There
are plenty of fresh mackerel in the
markets now, but they are from north
% cents a dozen, while soft crabs bring
from so cents to 81 a dozen, according
to size
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
clean Eats with EIectrieitv.

New York. Nay "a new electric ap-
paratus for cleaning hats attracts
crowds Of people in front of a big show
window ON Herald square. lit is said
that it viii remove the dust and relay
the nap of the oldest tile in minute
At any rate, it gives q great many Of
saunterers along Broadway who have
apparently nothing to do a chance to
kill heavily hanging time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
sEoUREs rs 80.
B "a. Clardy, Formerly of Wamego,
Nov Has q Free Home.

From Our Special Correspondent
Washington. May 9.-B. II. Clardy,
formerly a resident of Wamego, but
now a resident of Indian Territory. has
secured in the Indian appropriation
bin a provision for which he has been
working all winter. Tt is to give him
a patent in fee to 800 acres of land
which he now holds under the provis-
ions OF the Dawes act BY virtue Of
some Indian blood in his mother Clardy
holds the 800 acres. But under the
Dawes act the title is vested ia the
government for 25 years after the ex-
piration of which time the holder may
get a. patent
By the special provision secured by
Clardy ia the Indian bill he VIII be
given g patent TO his lad now with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
PRISON COMPROMIsE.
Troops Nay Drill and Convicts Quarry
Stone on Reservation.


From our Special Correspondent.
Washington. May 9.-The compromise
between the military authorities rep
resented by Colonel Hawkins Of Fort
LeavenWorth, and the prison authori-
ties, over the site of the proposed new
federal penitentiary on the Leaven-
worth reservation, resulted in SO many
changes that the bin locating the site
of the prison has had to be recOmlnlt-
ted to the judiciary committee.
Representative BrOderick VIII draft
a new bill in accordance with the agree
ment reached between the military and
prison authorities and viii no doubt
get a favorable report this session
According to the compromise the site
is still to be in the southeast corner of
the reservation and to consist of about
$40 acres. But the United States troops
are to be allowed 70 drill on the
grounds.
10 OFFSET this concession by the
prison officials the convicts are to be
allowed TO quarry stone on any part Of
the reservation while building the
prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
FLORAL RTRIAL.
Plan to Smother the Grave of Grant
With Roses.

New York, May General Horace
Porter thinks it would be a good plan
for every rider in town on Decoration
day to visit General Grants tomb on
Riverside drive and lay there a single
flower.
As there are probably 1900 to 5000
bicyclists who could ride to the spot on
that day, the tomb would be almost
buried beneath the beautiful flowers
heaped upon it. When pleasure and
patriotism go hand in hand. the coun-
try will surely be safe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
MURRAY HILL THEATER.
Ground Broke for the Site on Lezing-
ton Avenue.

New York May 9-Ground was bro
ken today for the new Murray Hill
Theater which the GOeIet estate viii
erect and Frank b. ATurtha viii man
age, on Lexington avenue, between
FOrty-first and FOrty-secOnd streets.
The stone has already been cut and the
iron work completed, so that there viii
be no delay in the construction
The theater is to be ready for next
season and viii be run as a first class
combination house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
his 1Tisdeed Overlook Elm.

George Hamlin a laborer, was fined
SO in police court for gambling He
was one of the crowd captured on East
Sixth street Wednesday night. but he
got away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
HOMEOPATHS THROUGH.
Paper Read at the Clos
ing Session.

The Homeopathic doctors closed their
meeting with six physicians in attend
ance.
Among the papers read were one on
"Roentgen Rays in Surgery by Dr. H.
W Roby Of Topeka, and one on The
Hutchinson Industrial Reformatory,'
by DR.. Hutchinson Of Hutchinson The
latter paper viii be published in full
under the auspices OF DR.. Won All
Xingling OF Emporia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
lTo lTore Tronble vi Babv.

TTniontown, kan. Sept. 2S '95.-Hand
Medicine Cot got a sample bottle
of Dr. Hands Collie Cure while I was in
Wichita. MY baby was subject to wind
collie and I could find nothing which
would do him any good. L tried the
sample and had no more trouble with
my baby that day The following doses
acted in a like manner. I can find no
equal to it. Mrs Bertha Woodward %
Or. Hands Remedies for Children sold
by all druggists for Is cts. per bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
For Over Eiftv Yaars.

been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
laws all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. TWen-
ty-five cents a bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
Harness Thieves Bound over.

Albert Henderson and Harry Steele,
two colOred boys charged with stealing
harness. were bound over to the dis
trict court in the sum Of $500 each by
Justice Furry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
ALM0ST a DROWNING.
Boat Upsets at Garheld Park With
Young Women Picniczers.

There was almost a triple drown
ing at Garfield park yesterday after
noon
The public schools Of Shorey were
celebrating the beginning of the sum-
mer vacation and about 100 young peo-
pie of all ages were there in charge 81
7 IT. Stevens. principal of the school
During the afternoon Charles Miller
q young man of 19 years took Lucy
Fletcher and Maud Lawrence boatrld-
ing. While they were in the middle Of
Soldier. creek where the water is about
ten feet deep the boat struck g. snag
and swinging around upset
another boat went to their assistance
and pulled them out.
The girls We're not to be deprived Of
their picnic so they went home and got
dry clothing after which they returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
WEAVER AT PORTLAND.
The Populist Leader Predicts Union Of
Silver Forces.

Portland, Nay general James B.
Weaver of Iowa. Populist candidate for
the presidency four years ago is here.
He said.
THE prospect is that the gold men
viii control both the Democratic and
Republican national conventions. The
recent capture of the Michigan Demo
cratic state convention by the gold
wing of the Democratic party, and the
Euclid-Martin gold convention in Ne
braska practically settle the question
as to who Whin control the Chicago
convention The administration VIII
have it solid and fast. Tt goes with
out saying that the Republican cOnven-
ton at St. Louis VIII pronounce in
favor of the gold standard.
From present indications Mckinley
viii be the Republican presidential
nominee. This will open the way 10
the union of all the silver and currency
reform forces at St. Louis. The Two
conventions, Pepulist and silver. meet
in that city on July p and it is certain
that they viii unite on q common plat
form and ticket
There are new issues involved since
the close of the war. caused by the
growth Of civilization, which are press
ing for solution. and which viii be
solved just as was the slavery Ques-
ton, by the union of all men and or
carnations who feel and believe alike
lit is the only sensible thing to do. and
union of forces is the Watchword OF
the hour Nothing can stay its pro
gress- The great question of the day
is that of finance. and until it is solved
all others must be held in allegiance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
50 e Sc 90 s..

Arthur lockwood, a 16 year old white
boy, plead guilty before Justice Grover
TO stealing pair OF shoes from al.
Samuels. He has not vet been sen
fenced,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

You don't want a torpid liver. You
don't want q bad complexion. You don't
want a bad breath. You don't want a
headache. Then use DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills
Geo. W. Stansfield, 682 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
- King u Waghing6on.

From Our Special Correspondent
Washington. May 9.-AIiss Bessie
King Of St. Louis, daughter Of Henry
King. is in Washington visiting Miss
Clemma Linn at 1925 Corcoran street,
northwest. Miss King expects to re-
main about two or three weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
a Lovelv Head of 81.

Is sOmthing every woman should be
proud Of and is something that every
person can have if they use Begg's
Hair Reviewer. A positive guarantee
with every bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

the accompanying privilege Of course
of selling or mortgaging or what
ever he may wish to do with it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09
Blow Up Saloons With Dynamite.

Napoleon, o., May 9.-The women Of
Liberty Center, a hamlet in Henry
county have organized an antf-saloOn
brigade. and have given notice that
unless the saloons are closed in ten
days they will be blown up with dyna-
mite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

DR.. A p. Sawyer: think your med
icine one of the grandest discoveries
that was ever made for women We
can never thank you enough. Re
spectfully. Ida C. Bradshaw, Fairfield
III Frank SIM Pharmacist, 607 kan
sas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

Prof. Hage Allie Masary of Egypt.
the wonder of the age. the greatest
fortune teller in the world. The past,
present and future told or no charge.
once hours a. IN. to u m. 2:30 p. m.
to pm. GIG Monroe street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

Try them if you have a sick head
ache or If you are cOnstipated or bill
Iious. Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

For desirable rooms or day board.
call at 1921 Quincy street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

A trial convinces the most skeptfcal
Carefully prepared, pleasant to the taste
One Minute Cough cure is a valuable
remedy. Geo. w. Stansfeld, 632 kan
sas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-09

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-22
palestine UNDER CULTIVATION.

Tho political future OF Palestine,
with respect to the Influence that
1t would have on the restoration Of
the Holy Land to what II was OF old
q land flowing with milk and honey
is the theme OF most interesting dis.
cussiOn by y German specials, in Nc.
9 OF the Lsitblatter, German publ
cation Issued nj Columbus, Ohio. On
this point tho writer OF the article
holds that by careful attention AMI
under the protection OF strong hand
in government Palestine again could
bt c)me Vefitable garden, capa.
BILE c! sustaining millions OF
inhabitants and OF supplying
other lands with its superabunjanc &C.
In showing how, with safe polite Al
'uture, this could be accomplished, the
Zeitblatter makes seme very interest.
ing statements.
With the politic,i arrangement sst,
. isfacsory, 1t lie polnted out that by
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-22
TIE WORLD OF WAR.

In North America about all tue
present generation knows OF war is In
the rumorh that come from other lands
and the recollection OF great con-
flct in this country. For m1re than
thirty years the greater phrt OF North
America has been in comparative
peace. There have been come violent
outbreaks OF i'm parlance in Mexico in
that tins, some Indian wars aud other
troubles In the United Slater, aud the
Riel rebellion aud few other diff cul-
ties In the British posse sions, but none
OF these have reached the magnitude
OF war OF serious character, Involving
the life OF existing governments.
On the other hand, the rest OF the
earth Ia quite familiar with The "bloU :
hounds of wal" within thst period.
Europe has had measure OF peace
internally since the Franco Pfussian
anu Russo.Turkish ware, but the
European nations have not been al
peace; and neither Europe, Asia,
Africa nor South America en-.
Joys tranquility today. Calling
ntieatiOn 10 this fnct, the Chicago
Times. Herald notes that while in 1896
there is n nearer approach to universal
peace than there is usually, yet every
continent except that OF North
America has spots where men are
engaged in shsdding zach othel's blood
in organized warfare. Some Europeau
nations are free, bat most OF them are
having trouble with colonies in Asis
or Africa.
Probably the longest continued .ar
now going on lie that between the
Dutch anu the Achine6e, which
has been in progress for more than
thirty years, and In which over
hundred thousand livea have been
Loaf, with prospect that as many
more will be taken before 1t is ended.
The Achinese are located in the north.
| ern part of the island OF sum ltra;
like the Yaquis in Mexico, they have
hS'ci poNh it1iJ SSHithAcf, pit nav
resisted the Dutch continually since
the latter claimed sovereignty over the
island. Their warfare IL mere like
TINT OF brigsnds than like ordinary
soldierp, but 1t is costly in life bath
to them and to the troops sent from
the Netherlands to do battle with the
natives.
Net 1t is notable that the most en-.
lightened nations are most averse to
war among themselves; aud by It's in
Fiction through their aggressiveness
upon less civilized people tue uupopu'
lsrity OF war as meaus Of settling
disputes is being impressed upon the
whole human family. Thus the ten
dency in affairs Of men lie to bring q
universal desire for psace Gu. Of {
mortal dread for the terrors OF lis op
| nOsitp
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EVERYBODY IN UTAH TO READ his

WWHERE is THERE a MORE lEAuTI.
w ful or mOFe healthtul city In the world
than tnit Lake: Where is there another city
OF lts size that so large proport ION of all
tourisls crossing the American continent stop
10 WISH: Go TO any mining camp In Nevada,
Idaho. Montana. Wyoming or Colorado and
ask the miner and the mining man where they
eNpec. TO 1--we when they make II stake and
or so to any city IN Thea East let the people
know you are from Utah and large per cent
OF them VIII say. u have always had q desire
10 go to salt Lake City 10 live Now
every one speaking ITS praise, that this
city Is destined to have steady, healthy
growth and become great city, or Utuh's
one thousahd and one attractions which B the
greatest Would not the verdict OF ninety
nine persons out OF every hundred be the
Great salt Lake and the saltair Pavilion, with
the finest bathing in the world, visited by from
twenty to twenty 1--WE thousand people In a
in tue near future. hotels, restaurants, room.
IN apurtments, cottages and parks. with shade
trees, lawns. fountains. drive ways. etc, VIII ere
families VIII go during the hot months TO en-
Joy cool breeze from the Lake. When you
consider that Saltair Cottage CITY ut
saitair Beach Is ON the man line ot
The Salt Lake & Los Angeles railroad, which
viii be direct line 10 the Feeble coast, you
must realize the yalne OF ground at this point.
saltair Cottage city begins at point near the
Lake and eNtends along the railway towards
salt Lake CITY. giving n frontage of one and
one quarter miles along the track.
VIII sell lots in this pla; until January the
LIST. 1891, for S.io each, cash payments so
cents. weekly payments % cents. warranty
deed. Gall at oillce and get fine threecol.
ored Autograph map. 10 accommodate those
who arc busy during the say i Will keep my
office omen unili .; 70 p IN. -,
sos Progress Building, u. o Box 81.
Salt Lake city, Utah.
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Turkey from England. British innu-
euce need no longer he feared in Com
4iRntinppla. Tor Great Britain has lost
her presugc. Russia now stands alone
with Turkey. rho sultan will not find
assistance ffo1i any European power.
lie mus. come To- terms. and there is little
doubt thar he will fulhll our wishes.
Accordingly It may confidently be
expected that at the fret sign Of new
disturbances In the rurkieh provinces.
Russia viii intervene ami take sumo
d,iinite step toward the termination
Of situation that has become almUat
intolerlble, The Moha mmeinn trsdi-
ton that from II issia Will come the
conqueror that istD tear the crescent
down aud restore the croes on the
celebrated motque Mt & .nsisntinoplc
seems nearer It's realization than ever.