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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
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NOR SALE-Nice little home of one acre on
n Euclid ave. west of WashbuTn college:
house 14X24, good barn. all kinds fruits, and
shade; former price $1,000; our price. If sold
soon, S625-Only $3.50 cash.
Groom house and ? lots on car line, NJ. & D.
addition. $3.50.
eO-acre fruit farm near Reform school. / 600
bearing apple trees, acres grapes, Groom
house. 81 $50.
Fine large S-rOoIn residence, . east front lots
large barn, finely located. elegant home, on car
line. southwest OF capitol 81 100.
10 acres river bottom land, north side, house
24X2S IT., ? stories, 81. 200.
Also other properties in all parts of city
Send for catalogue containing description, lOca-
tiOn and price of 600 pieces OF property.
SCOTT & + ERGUSON,
Real Estate Agents 6l5 Kansas ave.
TTOR SALE-Fresh grapes. sweet grape juice
n and grapes pressed at oath and Tyler SIS.
w ANTED-A White man who has had ex-
w perlence in taking care of ornamental
trees and shrubs. and who understan DIS trim
ming aud caring for them. He should also have
some experience in making paths and roads
and keeping them in order, in grading lawns
and work of this kind to be done ABOUT park
or ornamental grounds. Only moderate wages
by the month could be paid. but room, board
and washing Wonld be included Address.
stating experience. age. reference and wages
expected, Trimmer No. ~ Journal Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29

for business in a few days It is run
free of charge.
If smart man approaches you with
the statement that the banks are sell
ing American silver quarters at ''12 and
Is cents because that is all they are
worth, don't be fooled. Tell him, OF
course, II and 10 are 25 and no quarter
is worth more than 25 cents.
The reform school band, which is not
a bad band itself, attended the Mar
shalrs band concert at Garfield park
last night and its members climbed all
over the band stand in their enthus-
iasm. They were admitted as the
profession"
The Accounting Trust company have
moved into their new offices at S07 Kan
sas avenue, which were formerly oc-
cupied by the Commercial Security
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
KANSAS WOMAN CHOSEN.
She is Made Supreme Sister of the
Rathbone Sisters.

Cleveland, Aug. 29.-The meeting of
the Knights of Pythias is about at an
end and all business nearly wound up.
The supreme lodge which remains in
session held an executive session yes
terday. At the session of the Rath-
bone Sisters the following officers were
elected: Supreme chief, Mrs. Ida NJ.
Weaver of Idaho; supreme sister, Mrs
J. B. S. Neubert of Kansas; supreme
junior, Mrs. Scattergood of Michigan;
supreme manager, Mrs. Flora Weather
bee of Minnesota; supreme mistress of
records, Mrs. W. D. Wood of Missouri;
supreme mistress of finance, Mrs. En-
ma Bell of Ohio; supreme guard, Mrs.
A PocOck of Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29

company. The new Offices are large
and commodious and when they are
fitted up will be among the finest in
the city.
c. w. Green, the travelling passenger
agent of the Big -Four, whose entire
family was found dead in Kansas City
yesterday, passed through Topeka at
6 O'Clock this morning on his way to
Kansas City He was met by J. H.
Lyon and c. Sanderson of Kansas City
and told the news of the murder. This
was the first information he received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
CARBONDALE ROBBERS.
Two Men Caught at Emporia Wear,
ing Stolen Goods.

Carbonate, Aug. 29.-Miller Burdett
raised here, aged about 20, and a
stranger whose name is not known,
were arrested at Emporfa by the sheriff
of Lyon county and turned over to City
Marshal S. H. Fuller, who brought
them to this city this evening. They
are charged with robbing the store of
E. E. Myers on the 5th inst. The suit
of clothes, shoes and cravat worn by
Burdett were Identified by Mr. Myers
as his goods. The preliminary will
probably be held today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
Presidential Elector Resigns.

San Francisco, Aug. &C. F. Crock
er, vice PRESIDENT of the Southern Pa
cific, has resigned as candidate for
presidential elector at large on the Re
publican ticket. Mr.. Croker neglected
to register and is therefore ineligible
for the office for which he was nomi-
mated. A meeting of the state central
committee will be called at once to fill
the vacancy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
One intuition in Gold Connine.

London. Aug. 29.-The Daily News in
its financial columns this morning says
that about 100000 in gold has been
engaged for shipment to New York to-
day. The shipments are bills drawn
against wheat, cotton and other pro-
duce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
Silver Headquarters in Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Isaac N. Stevens
of Colorado, who is at the head of the
American silver party campaign COM
mittee decided last night to open up
the national headquarters at the Cliff
ton hotel.
He left for Denver last night where
he goes to arrange his private business
so as to give his attention to the work
of the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
CAME TO THE WIRE DEAD.
Driver of Horse at Green Bay Ex-
pires in His Sulky.

Green Bay Wis, Aug. 29-John
Holmes, a we'll known horseman of the
western circuit drove Pewabic under
the wire a dead man at the trot meet
ing here yesterday in the 2:O6 trot
Holmes had Pewabic for first place
within 10 feet of the finish Then his
head fell forward, the lines slackened
and the horse was stopped after pass
ing the judges stand. Holm s was
dead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
In JaiI for Selling Liquor.

Deputy Sheriff Sam Kerr went to
RossviIle yesterday and brought back
Mrs Clemers and, put her in jail TO
serve an old sentence for liquor selling
Eighteen months ago she was convict
ed of liquor selling here but was re
leased on bond if she would pay her
fine and costs. The bondsman mas
since died She wept bitterly at being
1oolxad IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
Czarina Returns to 81. Petersburg.

London, Aug. ga dispatch from
Vienna states that on the advice of
her court physician, DR.. Hirsch, the
czarina, who is en- ceinte, will return
at once to st. Petersburg. while the
car will continue his journey alone.
She will leave TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
CAUGHT AT LAWRENCE.
Youthful Burglars From Colorado
Springs in Limbo.

Lawrence Aug. 29.-MarshaI Prentice
captured three boys here yesterday who
were wanted in Colorado Springs for
rObbing a ranch near there. The boys
were loaded down with jeweIry and
them formerly lived in Lawrence, which
accounts for their coming here.
The chief of police of Colorado Springs
telegraphed this afternoon that he
would come after the bows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
Famished Crowds Id Crete.

Canea, Island of Crete, Aug. 29-The
widest excitement prevails at Retimo,
where famished crowds are sacking
the provision shops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29

Norton, Aug. pa Mckinley and
Hobart club with $50 members has been
organized here. julius Bridegroom was
elected president; Fred Snyder, secre-
tary; and Henry Oliver. treasurer
Norton county now has u Republican
clubs in working order with member
shin of 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
BURTON AT EMPORIA.
Addresses a Large Hudson
and Lambert Also.

Emporia. Aug. 29.-One of the largest
meetings of the campaign was held
here last evening. J. R. Burton, J. K.
Hudson and L E. Lambert spoke to a
crowded house. DR.. J. L. Jacobs pre-
sided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
Refuses to Advance Gold on silver.

Paris, Aug. 29.-It appears that the
Bank of France has refused to advance
gold against silver bars to a financial
house, but the refusal was not intended
to be applied generally to banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29

Theories of cure may be discussed at
length by physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief; and One Minute
Cough Cure will give it to them. n
safe cure for children 1t is the only
harmless remedy that produces imme-
diate results" G. ". Stansfeld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
The western German NJ. E. CO

ence, which met recently at Sedalia,
Mo, has suspended the Rev. August
Iemkau from the ministry. The gen
tleman is pastor of the German NJ E.
church. corner of Fifth and Tyler
streets, this city. Charges of immor-
aity were made against him, and an
investigation held with the above re
suits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29

DR.. A. P Sawyer: have used one
box of your Family Cure for a severe
pain in my side, and was cured from
all pain. Mrs. Mary Jane Marshall.
Galesburg, III. Frank SIM Pharma-
cist, 607 Kansas avenue.
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Ann+her Pa1ace

It's the new $40 Grand Trunk rail
way system train for New YORK over
the Iehigh Valley railway. No extra
charge is made for unusual comfort, as
the traveller is supposed to be entitled
to the best that goes He certainly gets
it over this route. L. r. Morrow, city
ticket agent, 1O3 Clark street, Chicago.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
Charges of Crue.Gy.

Chicago, Ill, Nov. 25.-Tl1e polio.
ire closely Investigating charges
against the Maternity hospital, con-
lucted by Mrs. Benson. at Ill Honor
street. The sworn statement OF Miss
Alice Martin. who. with her infant. is
now at the county hospital, is as fol-
lows:
while I was in the house." said
Miss Martin, there was proba bly,
twenty-five cases of maternity han
died. The children never had to be
cared for. was a witness to the Gre
nation of one infant three weeks ago"
Mrs. Grace Donohue, of Houghton,
Mich, who is harbored temporarily in
the Young Woman's Christian associa-
ton home, said:
Ihc treatment that infant received
brought about it's death. We found
two babies in a bath tub one day, and
L knew OF one which was thrown into
the furnace"
Mrs. Benson was called upon by the
police, and was closely questioned, but
was not arrested.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
MINE EXPLOSION.
TWO MEN KILLED AND THREE
my RED.
The Explosion Was Caused by the Com
bustion OF Ashphaltun, D,,sr md Gas in
the AIIne-List of tho Dead and
= Wounded

Price, Utah. Nov. Pa heavy ex-
pIosion occurred at the ST. Louis Gill
son eAsphaltum company's mine, near
Fort Duchesne, yesterday Afternoon, IN
which two men were killed and three
others badly wounded.
The killed are: Charles Anderson
of Ashley. Utah; Andrew Barnes Of
Park City, Utah The injured are
freighters from Price, Utah, named
Weber and Bunce and one unknown.
The explosion was caused by the COM
bustion of asphaltum, dust and gas
the mine Immediately taking fire. The
heat is SO intense that it is Impossible
to get near it. The flames are rising
from all three shafts 100 feet in the air.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
ALL KINDS Of PEOPLE.

Wisconsin has s,@o1 women farmers.
England's army of unemployed now
numbers 1000. 900 of people.
England has twentv-seven dukes,
Scotland seven and Ireland two.
The number thirteen, it is said, can
not be found as a street NUM- Der in
Frank fort-on- tho Main.
An advertisement in Forest City,
Pa. paper reads as follows: Every
one who cannot get trusted anywhere
else come to Blanl s.
Conductors and notormcn on the
electric road running from Newark to
Irvington, New Jersey, are compelled
to wear white necl1ties.
In laudable rivalry to raise funds
to pay off a church debt. prominent
residents of Cross Keys, y. J. may be
seen peddling gingercakes, candy,
pepper hash and cottage cheese on the
streets.
An absent minded groom in Rome,
Ga, forgot that he was to be married
the other day, and when the time for
the ceremony arrived he was not
present. An examination showed
that he had oversight himself He
apologizcd, but the father of the bride
refused to accept him as {; son-in-law,
and the engagement was broken.
Mrs. Rowen;. Hastv of Parrott. Ga,
was eighty three years of age the
other day. She is the mother of
seventeen children, eleven Of whom
are living, and has eighty-sevcn grand
children and twenty-six great grand
children and has lived within four
miles of PARROT sixty-onc years. She
married at the age of fourteen years
and has feather bed given her by
her mother seventy-five years ago.
She draws a pension for the services
of her husband in the Indian war
In country town there lived an
1rishman who spent most of his time
and money at one of the many public
houses. In consequence of this and
the small wage he earned, he had run
up a rather long score on the slate.
One day fire occurred at this par
ticular public house, and the fire
brigade was called into requisition.
Among the first at the conflagration
was the Irishman. Above the noise
and din of the people assembled he
was heard shouting vociferously,
Don't fail to play on the slater
The Progress., 1896-11-28
Mob After Slattery.

New York,/iNov 25.-It took all the
police reserves in Newark, N. d. 10
save SIaffery, the ex-priest, from being
1ne66ed He lectured in this city yes
ferday evening, and at the close OF the
performance of some 1900 gathered at
the doors to wait for his appearance on
the street Slattery and his wife wait
ed in the church until the crowd began
to dispense. A guard of twenty-five po-
1Ecemen then escorted the couple to a
cab that was in waiting. Then the
cabmanI dashed his horses. attempting
TO break a way through the mob. Or
ders in the meantime had been issued
for the police reserves, which came,
double quick, to the scene of the trOu-
BILE. AS many as 5000 or 1000 people
were still massed together, the most of
them with the sole purpose of reaching
SIattery. It was a struggling, howl
ing moo, and the ex-priest drew a re-
volyer. A shower of stones and other
missiles greeted this action, and until
the end of his perilous journey Slattery
was in danger from frequent attacks of
this nats.-e.
Slattery and his wife had just got
safely aboard a train bound for New
York when the crowd began to pour
into the building. It was impossible to
do the ex-priest any harm, as almost
the train steamed away
The Progress., 1896-11-28

ONE THING AND ANOTHER.
Tobacco seed should be plentiful, as
one plant will produce 800. 900 seeds.
The highest steeple in the world is
that of the cathedral of Antwerp, AT
feet
OF the present population of the
United States more than 16, 100, 900 arc
immigrants. -
Chinese burglars wear not a scrap Of
clothing and artfu11y braid their pig
tails full of fish hooks for obvious
reasons
There are at tho present moment
eleven pretenders to the various
thrones of Europe trying to make good
their claims.
freeho1ders of Patterson, N. J., have
been convicted of making $40, 900
fraudulently in the purchase of
court house for that town.
An advertisement in q Wisconsin
paper, under the head Of TOO Late to
Classify" read thusly: s'Wanted-A
furnished room by lady occupied
through the day with steam heat and
bath. Address Mrs. X.''
Two COWS recently went astray at
Newport News,sVa. One belonged to
q negro and the othert7 white man
named Shields. A cow answering the
description of either of the two
animals was purchased by farmer
not long since. The bereaved men
heard of the purchase and each claim
ed the animal and presented proof
equally convincing. The case came
up before Judge and tho jury heard
the evidence. but rs the witnesses for
each party described tho same cow,
they were unable to give . decision.
Then tho judge said he would turn
the COW out on tho green. If she
went toward tho negro's farm she
should be bis, II she went toward
Shields farm she should be his. The
COW was turned out. but she found
the grass SO satisfactory that she went
neither way.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
Old Woman Robbed.

Cincinnati, O.. Nov. Pa robbery
of an old woman by three men who at
the point of revolvers took nearly $500
from a bag tied around her waist be-
meath her skirts, was explained yes
terday by Mrs. Richardson, a relative
of the victim. She said the robbery was
planned two weeks ago, that it was
done by her bartender, Fred Richard
son, a man named Fletcher and ne
gro named Green. The woman told
where some of the money was hidden
and it was there. The robbers had
entered the house and one covered the
brother of the victim, AN old man,
while the other two seized the woman,
tied her hands and took the money
showing that they knew where she
carried it. s.s.~
The Progress., 1896-11-28

Weyler Forced q Return to Havana
New York. Nov. PA dispatch
from Jacksonville, Fla, says:
A cipher cablegram from Havana
last night to a Cuban leader here says
that Gen. Weyler has been forced to
return to Havana and that the city
is in great confusion. Weyler gives
no excuse, it is said. except that it is
too hot and unhealthy to do any fight
ing.
It is openly asserted in Havana that
Weyler became frightened because Ma
Geo had set a price upon his head or
his capture.
weyler's scouts informed him that
Maceo might make an attempt on Ha-
vana and the Spanish general retreat
ed in hot haste to the safety OF his
palace.
It is also stated III the cablegram
that weyler's recall is now assured,
as the Spanish government is incens-
ed against him for his diliatory tao
tics.
Cubans here are jubilant, for they
think this will have a favorable eject
upon congress.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
Differences Settled.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. 25.-The differ.
ences between the window glass work
ers and manufacturers which have
kept the manufactures in the country
idle since May 80, were settled last
night, and $4,000 or more idle men
dependent on that industry will be at
work again by Dec. Is. The scale is
10 per cent below that asked by the
union at the opening of negotiations
A proviso was put in the agreement
which stipulates that should the
Dingley bill pass congress and an ad-
vance in tariff of Is per cent result,
the blowers and gatherers shall receive
an advance in wages of 10 per cent.
If the tariff advance should be less
than Is per cent these wages shall be
adjusted in proportion. Should the
tariff advance to more than IS per
cent the wages of the four trades In
the window glass business shall be
readjusted in proportion to such ad-
vance.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
Woman Inventor.

Cincinnati, o.. Nov. 25.-Miss Cora
L. Turner has invented and patented
a boiler especially adapted for secur-
ing great economy in storage for fuel
and for that reason likely to be of
great use in vessels, making 1t posi-
BILE to make longer voyages without
renewal of fuel. Miss Turner's father
had attempted all his lifetime to make
the idea practicable. After his death
the daughter took it up and carried it
out successfully.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
Resigned His Once.

Washington. Nov. 24.-Marcus A.
Smith. assistant United States attorney
for the district Of Arizona, has resign
ed. Smith was candidate for cleo.
ton as DELICATE to congress on the
Democratic ticket At the time Attor.
ney Geneal Harmon announced against
officers of the department running for
office Smith was In the interior Of the
territory, and could not be reached
promptly. AS soon, however, as it was
called to his attention he forwarded
his resignation. which has tust reached
here.
The Progress., 1896-11-28
important Resolution Passed.

Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 25.-The
chamber of commerce of this city last
night passed a very important resolu-
tltsl which is to be taken up by the
large cities of the United States. The
resolution is as follows:
'Resolved, that this board respect
lively petitions congress to create a de-
partment of commerce with the CHIEF
thereof as a member of the cabinet,
such department to be charged with
the duty of collecting and disseminate
ing information upon matters bearins
upon the commercial interests OF
the country, encouraging American
commercial enterprises. the opening
of avenues of intercourse with foreign
nations, with a view of acquiring new
markets for American manufacture
and products and the extension of our
export trade generally.
THAT senators and representatives
from Tennessee be furnished with a
copy of the foregoing resolutions and
respectfully requested to urge the at
tention of congress to this NATTER
The Progress., 1896-11-28

At Richmond. Va. recently. 100 men
employed by the North Carolina
The Progress., 1896-11-28
| RlU1OCS AFFAIR
AND HUNCARIANS EN-
GAGE IN y PITCHED BATTLE.
FULLY Forty Men Try to Cut. Stab and
Slash Each Other Death-Blood Dyed
the Roadbed-Lsst OF TIE Wounded-Cu-
ban Affairs.

entire population living on Franklin
Avenue hill, composed largely of Slavs
and Hungarians. with the execution of
the women and babies, turned out en-
masse Sunday night in an effort to
cut, stab and slash each others heads.
In fact it was the bloodiest battle OF
the year around the river front and
Columbus street districts. Blood of
the combatants dyed the roadbed Of
the hill and made, for the being, the
scene Of battle a revolving spectacle.
Fully forty men were, from the start
to the finish engaged in the terrible
riot AS far as could be learned at
least twenty persons were more or less
seriously injured, but the following are
the only ones whose names could be
learned:
Sylvester Carter, aged 60 years, No.
5 Franklin avenue, five cuts on back
and six cuts on head; will probably
die.
James Carter, aged 25 years, No. 4
Follett court, four cuts On head; will
recover.
John Sprends, aged 80, No. 40
Franklin avenue, dubbed on head;
will recover.
Joseph sprends, aged 10 years, No.
AZ Franklin avenue, dubbed in back
and head; not seriously injured.
William Malley, aged "a, living on
Lorain street. cut in back and head re-
peatedly; seriously injured and may
die.
Adam Sherman. aged 33, living on
Smith House alley, cut in right shOul-
der; not seriously hurt.
Michael Zebeck, aged 80 years, living
at No. 1S9 Columbus street, dubbed,
not seriously hurt.
John Kushler, aged "a. No. 302 COL
umbus street, cut about face, teeth
dislocated; not seriously injured.
Anton Ballask, aged 21, living at
NO. PAL Columbus street, dubbed; not
seriously hurt.
A number of others were hurt, but
their names cannot be learned.
The fight started between James
Carter and John Sprends over a tri-
vial matter. Carter jostled Sprends in
passing, which led to angry words and
later to a fight. Other men soon came
upon the scene, among whom were
friends of both of the combatants, and
within a few minutes there was a
throng OF fighting and cursing men,
armed with knives and clubs. which
were used with bloody effect. At the
height OF the fight there was a cry of
Police" as the patrol wagon filled
with bluecoats came dashing down the
hill. Many OF the participants in the
battle fed. but number who were
rendered unconscious were too badly
injured to escape, and were piled in
the patrol wagon and taken to the po-
lice station. Others were removed in
ambulances to the hospital. 1t is said
that there is broken head in nearly
every house On the hill