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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
The Model Stores Proprietor Being
Investigated.
WORCESTERSHIRE METHODS USED.

such Are she Charges HTade-MOney
Obtained without an Equivalent
Court House Matters.
The grand jury has taken a hand in
the Model Supply store middle. Partic-
ular charges against Mr.. Sproat are being
pushed of obtaining goods from whole
sale houses under false ard fraud
ulent represe ntations, though later
money under false pretenses may be ad-
vanced before the jury by some of the
numerous ones who sent money to the
store for goods during its last days and
never received goods or money.
If the wholesale houses can show that
at the time Sproat purchased supplies
from them he told them untrue stories
about his financial condition, they will
have the right to replevin the goods, or
what is left of them, and thus prevent
the sale of them by the receiver. One
house claims that soon after the store
was started last August, Sproat claimed
to them that he had $4,000 stock and
did not owe over $500. Upon these rep
reservations they sold him a bill of goods
on time.
Mr. Sproat testified late Yesterday
afternoon. Charles Arderry, of ST. Jo-
seph, also gave evidence in the same
cases.
If the charge of obtaining money un-
der false pretenses, or receiving money
after suspension of business, or after he
knew be would fail, or some charge of
this kind is urged against Mr.. Sproat, it
will be much more serious than the
other, as it would mean criminal prose
cution. More than a hundred letters
have been received from all over the
state by Receiver Sam Radges, demand
ing something for money sent to the store
before the receivertook charge. These run
from few cents to $22, and they are still
coming in. One received today was from
L. W. Eastman, of Spearville, Ford
county, Kansas.
Mr. Eastman swore before notary to
bill of $1755, which he had sent to Mr..
Sproat together with money for the
goods. He says it was all prior to the
9Th of January.
Eastman is well informed on the law
and made vigorous threats of prosecu-
ton. II will have justice from him
(Sproat), or give him the worst chase for
it ever dreamed of by him." is the way
the letter ends. This is one of many of
the same kind. The store seems to have
had big business over the state. Some
of these persons may carry out their
threats and have the proprietor prescott
ed criminally.
Meanwhile litigation over the stock is
only becoming more and more entangled.
Now that Judge Hazen has consented to
appoint judge pro tenn no one who is
agreeable to both sides can be secured
a. Fl. Vance declined to serve, and Judge
Day was selected. He declined with
thanks. No other person has yet
been agreed upon by both sides, but IN
less they do Judge Hazen will take the
responsibility of making the choice him
self
The reason the lawyers do not like to
act is because they might be called upon
to reverse the rulings of Judge Hazen
and the supreme court, which sustained
Judge Hazen and refused to make him
discharge the receive. The stock has
been ready for sale for ten days and only
awaits the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
MECHANICAL AND OPE RATING.

Personals and Items Among the EN-
plOyes of the Engine and Train Service.
Switchman John Crawford of the Santa
Fe, is laying off for several days to at
tend to personal business
Freight Conductor p. I. Forster of the
Santa Fe, is laying of on account of ill
ness, and Conductor w. w. Button has
been assigned his run.
Blood engine $40 was taken to Meriden
yesterday on trial trip, after a general
everhauling and repairing in the Santa
Fe shops in this city.
Baldwin engines 1876 and 499, recently
overhauIed in the Santa Fe shops in this
city, were sent to Wichita last night,
and will be used in service on the Wich-
ita & Western road.
Engineer Frank Huntington of the
Santa Fe, running out of Newton. was
called to Centralia, ILL.,, yesterday after
noon, by the death of his brother, an en-
gineer on the Illinois Central, who was
killed in an accident on that road yes
terday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
THEY ROB THE POLICE.
Tina D0nOvan's Chickens Wsro Stolen and
Has Only e Few Left.

Tina DonOVan's Chickens Were Stolen and
Has Only L Few Left.
Police Sergeant Tim Donovan has been
robbed of twenty fine chickens.
He lives at 231 Madison street and he
is now on the day force. He says that
he heard no noise at the chicken house
but yesterday his wife missed some of
the chickens and when he came to make
a reckoning last night he found that
there were less than a dozen left.
The sergeant thinks that the thieves
must have made their raid night before
last. They came in at the back of the
lot and pried open the door of the chick
en- house ard then took what chickens
they wanted.
1t is we'll for the thieves that they did
not return last night for he loaded both
barrels of his shotgun and waited, but no
thieves came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD.
a Recipe That Has Been Tried ana Not
Found Wanting.

a Recipe That Has Been Tried and Not
Found Wanting.
A tested recipe for whole wheat bread.
which we are glad to note is becoming
part of the diet of every well-nourished
family, consists of one pint of boiling
water poured into pint of milk. Cool
the LIQUID and when luke-warm add one
cake of compressed yeast dissolved in
half cupful of warm water. Add
teaspoonful of salt and enough whole
wheat to make a batter that will drop
easily from a spoon. Beat thoroughly
FIVE minutes, cover, and stand in place
that is moderately warm for three hours,
Enough whole wheat to make n dough
should then be added gradually. When
stiff, knead on your board until the
mass is soft and elastic, but not sticky.
Make the dough into loaves, put in
creased bread pans, and after covering
stand aside one hour. The time for
baking will depend on the size of the
1oaves. If long French Loaves, bake 80
minutes in a quick oven. If large square
loaVeS, bake one hour at a moderate
heat. When crusty bread is liked the
dough may be in sticks and baked in
pans made for that special purpose.
Another tested recipe that requires less
handling and that is used by Miss John
son is made in the following way: Scald
one cupfuI of milk, add teaspoonful
of butter, the same quantity of salt,
tablespoonful of sugar, and one cupful
of water. When lukewaIm add one
half yeast cake and enough wheat
-four to make thin batter. This should
be done in the morning, as the bread
rises quickly. After making a smooth
batter let it rise until very light. Add
whole wheat gradually and beating
continuously until as much has been
added as you can stir conveniently. If
the -four is not added gradually and
well mixed the bread will be coarse
grained. Turn into CREASED tins, and
when light bake one hour on moder-
ate aHen-N Y EYenintr POST
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
WHEAT RATES TO KANSAS.
Western Roads Take Radical Action at
Chicago
REDUCING GRAIN RATES WESTWARD.

General Railroad News i'm Kansas
Personals and miscellaneous Items.
CHICAGO, Feb 12.-The western roads
took radical action in regard to
rates on wheat from Chicago to
the Missouri river. Representations
have been made to them that there
is no wheat in either Kansas or
Nebraska. The people there are in dire
need of this cereal but the regular tariff
rate of "A cents from Chicago to the Mis-
souri, river is prohibitive. It was there
fore decided to put in an emergency rate
of IL cents per 100 pounds into effect i'm
mediately on wheat shipments from
Chicago to the Missouri river until the
present wheat famine between the two
states is over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Hand to Rev. Mr.. Sheldon. County At
torney Harry Stafford told him that he
could not convict, and that he would be
liable for damages for malicious prose-
cution.
The matter is before United States
Commissioner E. A. WAGNER, however,
and something may yet come of it. The
charge before Wagner is that Hand
sold the liquor without a government
license.
the time of the trial was because he had
gone to New York. He has never been
back since until now and HoIler thought
to wipe out old scares when he was in
reach,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
MRS. NELLIE II. slIowALTER.

games. and will undoubtedly achieve
still higher distinction in this Particu-
lar field. Mrs. Showalter is Il southern
belle, with a petite figure and a most
charming manner. She is at present
in Kentucky, but expects to come east
in few weeks for the purpose OF TAX
ing part in the Internal iOnal chess
match by cable which viii be contested
IN April between the women of Eng
land and America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
THE WEATHER FORECASTS BY FLAG SIGNALS.

The flags are hoisted each day upon the
issue of the morning weather map and
noat until dark. They indicate the weather
that may be expected during the following
% hours, but more particularly the last
"A heurs of that period. They are to be read
from the top of the staff downward. Ii
1aore than one kind of weather is predicted
i1OF the period from eight p. m. to eight o.
=. zoe conditions first named in the fore1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Ex-City Attorney D. G. Tillotson's dis
agreement with the city over four days
salary was called for this afternoon in
the district court. The fight is over
$3.50, and Mr. Tillotson and Mr.. Bird
are prepared to contest it to the bitter
end Tillotson surrendered the Office to
Bird on April 6. 1895, but he claims he
should have the pay until April 10, be-
cause that was the day he went into Of
fee the year he was elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
warranty Deeds Registered.

W. E. Sterne and wife to Kittie c.
Whitaker, lots IA, 16 Tor numbers GA
and 576) West Eighth street, $2,250 and
mortgage of $500.
Herbert Capper, of Anderson county
to Wilson Anderson lots 100, III, 113 on
East Tenth street, $4,000.
A. B. Bradley to George NJ. Noble lots
259 and ri on Ksllam avenue, Morris
addition, 5000.
Jerome T. Jones of Hansford county,
Texas, to D. c. Jones 1O5 1-5 acres of
land $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
Nos.

cast will be represented by the uppermost
nag. When a warning of a cold wave"
is Included in the forecast message, the
Cold-wave flag will be displayed below the
proper weather flag. The temperature nag,
When placed above numbers l, 2 or 8, in
dlcates warmer weather; when placed be-
low numbers 1. q or 3, indicates colder
lions are that the Temperature win remain
Stationary. - z---a - - q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
rhos. Cripple Crock Tickets.

The meeting of the local board of pas
senger' and ticket agents held in the
Rock Island ticket Office yesterday aft
ernoon for the purpose of investigating
low rates to Cripple Creek made by the
Union Pacific. adj burned without taking
any action. 1t was decided to wait until
city ticket agent Lewis of the Union Pa
cific could hear from the officials Of the
passenger department concerning the
matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
WOMAN CHESS PLAYER.

Mrs. ShowaIter VIII Take Part in the
Coming International Match.
Mrs. Nellie Marshall Showalter, whose
portrait is given herewith, is perha ps
the most accomplish a woman chess
player in the world. She was born,
says Ladies' Weekly, at Donerail, Fay
cite county, Ky, in 1872, and is direct
Iy descended from Chief Justice Mar
shall, of the United States suprem me
court. She was educated in her native
state, and in 1877 married Jackson ".
Showalter, who taught her to play
chess. She has played many brilliant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
Mortgages Registered.

A. E. and B. D. Milehamy to Alice III.
Anderson. $1,000.
George Bolton to Sarah N. Hanson,
guardian, $500.
Ora G. Hubbard to L Biscoe, e15.
b. Elder to L. Biscoe, $3.50
Mrs. Sarah Jordan to L. Biscoe,
$11.75.
George E. Triggs to Jacob Baughman,
1926.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

The following cases were dismissed
this morning on call for want of prose-
cution: Bank of Enterprise vs. Mrs.
Maria l. Hafner Vermont Savings In
vestment company vs. Moyes, and Quin-
Ian VS. Hicks, foreclosure proceedings
against the Hicks fats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
Reduction at Wellington,

The first reduction made in the work
ing force of the Santa Fs at Wellington
has been ordered. Yesterday Roadmas-
ter Maloney received instructions to re-
lease fourteen section men on the line
from Winfield to Pan Handle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

els Maude brave?''
''Brave? Why, she has embroidered
mice all over a sofa cushion. "-Louisvills
Courier J Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
No Such Thing.

Miss Makeup-Doctor, can you tell me
of perfect face powder?
DIR. Gruffleigh-I cannot, madam. A
perfect face does not need Brooklyn
Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Mrs. Manhattan-Wha objection have
you to marrying Mr.. Severance?
Mrs. Lakeside-A very serious one.
He's paying big alimony already Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
Concerning Burns.

''Was Burns ever poet laureate?" ask
ed the shipping clerk boareler.
fHs was an Anaie Laureate, believe, !"
ventured Asbury Peppers with his usual
desire for impartipg information.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
Taken at 8 d advantage.

''He threw me down stairs complain
ed the champion pugilist bitterly, before
was ready. I hadn't had chance to
say a word. ''-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Wichita and return by the Santa Fe
Route, one fare for the round trip.
Tickels sold February 10 to 10. good
to return including February "A. No
change of cars by the Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
THE STAR GROCERY
POPULAR Low PRICE GROCERY

PUY as we do-where you get the most of the
- best for the least-and will have your trade
Satisfaction guaranteed on every sale.
We buy all Sugars direct from the refners,
and the best that be produced Tomorrow
will sell:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, liz
and ia W. Sth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Not About Grave Robbers.
J. C. Cromwell, who testified before
the grand jury Monday, did not give evil
dencs about the grave robberies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12

Anhenser-Busch's Malt Nutrine-the food
drink. For sale by all druggists and grecers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-12
Not Surprising.

Bobsy-What you think of it, old manP
Got it in Lsnden. Elegant stuff. Tailor
says I can't eyer wear it cut.
Wobsy-Gad, should think notl I'd
hate to wear it even at homs.-Brooklyn
Life.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
burglars Burn Down a Store,

NORRIsTowN, Sept 2d.-Ihe dwelling
house and general store of j. L. Hend-
ricks, at Norritonville was burned to the
ground early yesterday morning. The fire
was discovered by Mr.. Hendricks as he
was returning home from lodge meeting
in Norristown. Mr. Hendricks family
were sleeping soundly when he reached
home, and but for his timely arrival they
would have been unable to escape, The
supposition is that the store was entered
by robbers, who fired it intentionally, to
hide the evidence of robbery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

PorTsv1LLE, Pa, Sept. 26.-An explo-
sion of mine gas occurred at Middle Creek
collicry, near fremont and five men
were seriously burned and otherwise in
iu.oL Two of them died after reaching
their homes at Blackwood, about two
miles from the collery. The dead are
Jasper Newton, Sr., and his son-in-law,
John Cosgrove, Both are married and
have families. Charles Shofistall and
James Norton, also of Blackwood, are
severely burned, and may die during the
day. Edward Donmoyer of fremont,
sustained fractured collarbone and arm.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
oP.--sSS-ss--5
FLOWER POTS, JARDINIERS
AND ALL KINDS OF
PLAIN AND FANCY CUSPIDORES,
Flower Vases, Rose Bowls, Etc,
Also 20 New Patterns of
Floor Oil Cloth,
And very cheap for good quality.
GI IRVI NJ 8
g 6. Main Street.
Improving the Service.

The patrons of the Long Distance Tclc-
phone Company have experienced consider
able inconvenience in the past in the use of
the line, and the company is now working to
overcome that difficulty. Two new metallic
circuits, four wires in all, are now being
placed in position. The linemen have
reached Fmckville, and expect to complete
the work in the course of a week or ten days
This will no doubt give much better service.
to which the patrons are entitled, CON
sdcring the high rate charged.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
WHIT for Ynnr Pinnn.

Malcolm Love, of the Love Piano Com
pany, New York, was in town yesterday and
made arrangements with O'Neill Bros. for a
large consignment of these richly toned in
struments which will be shipped here early
next month. The reputation of these
pianos is well known in this vicinity, as the
parlors Of many homes are adorned with
them, O'Neill Bros. yesterday placed a
handsome Pease piano in the home Of NJ. j.
Lawlor, which instrument they also repre-
sent
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
AustraIian Crieketers, Great nattIng.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26,-The Austria
lian cricketers gave the Philadelphians a
few pointers in the art of batting yester-
day, and before they had been retired 422
runs had been piled up. 1t was the hard
est and most scientific hitting that has
been seen in this country for long time
and was thoroughly enjoyed by the specta-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

In the absence of the pastor, Rev, r. VI.
Morrison, services in the Presbyterian church
will be conducted tomorrow morning and
evening by Rev. Queen, of Philadelphia. A
letter reached town this morning stating
that Rev. Morrison had suffered another re-
lapse and was very i'll.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
At Kepchinski's Arcade Cafe.
Hot lunch on Monday morning.
Not one Patient Admitted.

The surgeons and attendants, who compose
the efficient corps at the Miners hospital, at
Fountain Springs, under the direction of
Superintendent Biddle, experienced quiet
day yesterday. Not new patient was ad-
mitted nor were any treated at the dIspen-
sary 1t was a well deserved rest
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

Letters addressed to the following named
people remain uncalled for at the local post
office John b. Lewis Charles Miller VIM
Maor +. f. Pilgrim, George Shoenor, VIM
Silverton, Jerry Filler, Lincoln Herb, A.
Gladushior Joseph Thick, Samuel p Kinsel,
A. n. Bensalat, David Lawson, John Mcy-
rick, Danl McChristyl, George Platt Robert
Porter, W. w. Davis, Jacob Haul, John
Gillis, George Trump 5, Subris, j. Splain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
Wanted

At the Factory Shoe Store, a number of boys
aud girls TO give out tickets for beautiful
decorated parlor lamps. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
Kendrick House Free Lunch.
Cream of tomato soup tonight,
Hot lunch on Monday morning.
THACHER DECLINES.
he New York Democratic Politicians Re
ceive Another Shaking Up.

SN''N -h'N'hS' cumming Ap'
Special to EVENING HERALD.
New YORK, Sept. 26, 1;10 p. m.-John
Boyd Thacher of Albany, who was nom-
mated for Governor of New York by the
Democrats on the 18th inst, and created
somewhat Of a sensation by announcing that
he would vote for Bryan although disapprov-
ing of the silver plank in the platform, to-
day announced that he would not accept the
nomination for Governor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
FOOT Injured.

William Melal7itski, of East Centre street
had hisTight fooS injured by fall of coal at
tho Sc. NieholAs eolliery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

Brennan's New Restaurant.
Sour krout, pork and baked potatoes on
Monday morning as free lunch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

TO CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cdre.
25 cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
Twin Shaft Report to be Published
in Full.
DETAILS OF THE INVESTIGATION
How the Commission Proceeded with It's
Work and Facts Upon Which it Rests the
Blame Against the superintendent.
Useful For Future Reference

to publish the report in full and through the
generous courtesy of Mine Inspector William
Stein, of town, secretary of the investigating
commission, it has procured a full copy of
the report as it was handed to the Governor.
The document is one Of the most important
that has ever been issued in connection with
operations in the anthracite field. 1t is in
reality an essay which miners and mine
officials will preserve for frequent reference
in the future. Owing to its extreme length
the publication will be made in two parts
The second instalment will appear ON
Monday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

A new two-step is eagerly watch for by
musicians and dancers. We have a number
Of new two-steps which will please, at
Brnmm's JewelrY Store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
WIN Preach To-morrnw.

Democratic roosters and Mckinley trum-
pets 10 cents, at Brumms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26
Orange Blossoms.

George W. Roberts, of st. Clair, and Miss
Mary j. Evans, an attractive young lady of
Glberton, We're Joined in wedlock on We'd
nesday evening, at fremont They were
attended by Frank Roberts, brother of the
groom, and Miss Lydia Evans, the bride
sister They will make their future home at
Pottsyille.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-26

CONTINUED on Second bass, .
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-29
AIDING THE MISSION.
Services Preparatory to the Openinr
of Hope nnd Help Home.

A general mass meeting will be held this
evening at the Hamline NJ. E. Church under
the auspices of the Florence Crittenton
Hope and Hep Mission. at which Mother
Prindle of the Florence Mission, New York:
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett and Mrs. Char
lotte Edholm will deliver addresses An
address may be also expected from Rev.
w. F. Crafts, ID. d., with the pending age
of consent bill as theme.
An effort is to be made to have the meas
ure amended, SO as to fix the age at s in
stead of l6 years.
There was a large dra wing-room meeting
held in the interest of the mission yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Van DoreD,
No. CAT East Capitol street, and at Foun-
dry Church last evening a second meeting
was held, Mother Prindle being present at
both. Mrs. La Fetra presided at the church
gathering. and n collection was tai ken up
for the benefit of the home.
The house-warming- a the new home. No.
21S Third street, will occur next Monday
from tot o o'clock p. m. Prominent minis
tiers will participate.