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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
SAYS TT WASN'T SUICIDE.
Mysterious Death of Mrs. Merritt in
London Explained BY Her Husband.

London, Nov. 1.-THE management of
the Hotel Cecil today continued making
the greatest mystery over the sudden
death of Mrs. Alma Merritt, the wife of
Mr.. George w Merritt, who died at the
hotel on Sunday night under circum-
stances which led to the circulation Of
a report that she had committed sui
eide. A representative of the AssOcia-
ted Press had an interview this morn
ing with Mr.. Merritt who said: I am
glad of the opportunity Of stating the
facts in the case, as the reports publish
ed are entirely wrong.
I'VE have been travelling on the con
tinent for the past six months and our
New York residence is at Berkely, Ninth
street and Fifth avenue. My wife, who
was a Roumanian, arrived from Paris
last week She was suffering from an
liberated tooth and a dentist furnished
her with some cocaine which indirectly
caused her death, as it induced epilepsy
which was chronic with her. We pro-
posed sailing for New York on Sunday
next. I shall return home as soon as
possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
TORTURED A MISER.
Robbers Burn His Hands and Feet to
Make Him Tell

Cleveland, Nov 17.-Some time last
night three burglars broke into the
house occupied by John Nfirxa. aged
Y, a miser, at AS East Prospect street.
He lives alone and has been credited
with having large sums of money in
his house. Upon his refusal to tell the
burglars where it was hidden. he was
beaten in a terrible manner. This pun
ishment failing to force the informa-
ton from the old man he was bound
and gagged and a lamp flame applied
to his feet until the flesh was literally
cooked. The old man writhed in ago
ny but protested he had no money. The
1ends then applied the flame to his
hands and then to his body, until he
finally sunk into Inconsistencies in
which condition he was found early
this morning. 1t is believed the bur
glars got nothing There is no clue to
their identity. Mirka was taken to
hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
COMMON PLAIN FOOD.
It is Best for 0hildren or Adults.

Natural grains, meat and fruit will
make good blood if the digestive ma
chinery of the body is not interfered
with.
The blood when first made goes into
The arteries and is of a bright red color.
After it has been used some in supply
ing the body, it is carried into the veins
and is there a dark red or purple color.
Blood contains the elements to nourish
and build up the body, such as iron,
soda. lime, a1bumen, etc, etc.
When the powers of the stomach and
the bowels are reduced by lack of vi
tality or by putting coffee and tea into
the stomach the processes which nature
goes through with to change the food
into rich, red blood are seriously inter
fered with.
If a man could see what wet
blanket he put over his hard working
friend, the stomach, by putting in cot
fee, whisky or tobacco, when it was
honestly toiling away to do its work
well, he would never repeat the out
range and injustice It is like striking
your friend a vicious blow when he is
main. Don't do it. One feels more re-
spect for himself when he acts the man
and permits no form of abuse to strang-
lie and spoil the beautiful work being
done for him in the human body No
sort of fun on earth is equal to the fun
of being thoroughly well.
If one wants a pungent piquant, hot
drink for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it
can be had in Postum, the health cOf-
fee 1t is made wholly Of grains by the
Postum Cereal Company Limited Of
Battle Greek, Mich It can be TRULY said,
TT makes red blood" It brews the
deep seal brown color of Mocha; it
creams to the rich golden brown of ia
va, and has an aroma and taste that
make a man thankful that someone has
al last made a com binatfon Of the
grains that gives such a delicious hot
drink that one can readily leave Off the
coffee which has been hurting more
than one likes to think Of
Medicines are poor clutches. The on
~ safety is to use food and drink thai
the Creator intended for man, and
when this is done the diseases and sick
spells gradually disappear
Common sense is quite uncommon ex-
cept with those who give themselves
shaking now and then and look plainly
a what they are doing. If a person
knows coffee don't hurt him, let him
stick to it until it does, then such peO-
pie thoroughly appreciate Postum. Gro
GERS and druggists testify to large sales
and the steady use of those who once
try it, is evidence of its taking ways.
Just as good as Postum Cereal are
words used to defraud the public
Sold by W. w. Manspsaker Ader. Co,
Davis & Sheetz, VIM S. Kale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Z. c. HENRY,S sCHEME
For Hebrew Colorado CoIonists, But
They Did Not Understand Farming.

Denver, Nov. 17.-Nearly a year ago
T. c. Henry, acting, it is understood,
for Boston and other eastern capitiali-
lists. who own land in Logan county,
Colorado, visited the east with a view to-
ward organizing colony In New 7 orlS
city and Philadel phia- he found Is fam
lies, all Hebrews, willing to seek their
fortune in the far west. They followed
any and every avOcatiOn, except farm
ing
The band of homeseekers, 365 persons,
reached their destination, the new town
of Atwood, in Logan county, March II
last.
Instead of finding land flowing with
milk and honey, the colOnists say their
Logan county Canaan did not even have
a sufficient flow of water to irrigate the
sand farms they were sent to cultivate.
A few of the cOlOnists returned to the
east last summer. The remainder have
now reached Denver penniless and are
quartered among charitable people of
their own race having homes here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
CIRCUIT OF HORSE SHOWS.
A United Circuit May Be Formed In
Guiding Kansas City


Cleveland. o. Nov 17.-f the big
horse show, which begins in this city
tonight proves a success and there is
no reason to believe otherwise, Cleve-
land viii ia all probability be the east
ern point of a united circuit of horse
shows.
A movement having that end in view
is on foot and the promoters of the local
show are said to be favorably impressed
with the idea.
Horse Show Monthly OF Kansas city
and secretary of the horse show associ-
alton of that city is here to push the
united circuit project, Kansas City. st.
Louis, Chicago and Detroit are already
practically committed to membership
in the circuit. If the scheme goes
through and a permanent horse show
organization is perfected here horse
shows win be given annually at each
of the cities on the circuit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
OVER TIE LINES.
Interesting Items From Different De-
partments of the Kansas Railroads.

Interesting Items From Different De-
partments of the Kansas Railroads
Brakeman viii Foraker. running out
of Strong City on the Santa Fe, has
been promoted to the position of con-
ductor.
1t is said that the management of the
NJ, K. & T. road will make many i'm
prOvements along the lines in Kansas
during the coming year.
The order changing the working time
of the Santa Fe shop employees at wv eli
nngtOn has been rescinded, and the men
are now working eight hours, five days
in the week.
John Akers, formerly a Santa Fe en-
gineer running out of Florence, is now
an assistant engineer at the Kansas
penitentiary.
Tt is said that Joseph Decker, who for
merly ran an engine on the middle di-
vision of the Santa Fe, is now engineer
on a steamship out of one of the south
ern ports.
Engineer Ben McCrum of the Joplin
branch Of the Memphis road. is on his
run again after being sick with malarial
fever for five weeks. This is the first
time he has lost during his rs years ex-
perience on the road.-Ft. Scott Tri-
bune.
Conductor Clarence Woodcock and
Mrs WoOdcock viii shortly leave En-
poria for Moberly. Mo, where they will
make their permanent home. Conduc-
tor WOodcock recently resigned his po-
sitiOn on the Santa F'e as a result of the
wreck near Arkansas City some weeks
ago.
The boys say that train 40, of the
new time card on the southern division.
is a "h0OdOO," as it has not arrived in
Newton on time since the new card
went into effect. Tt comes In all the
the train is due here at 6;45 a. NEW
ton Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Thinks His CANCER Cured

Brakeman John Rogers, one of the
best known and one of the best boys
on the Santa Fe. has just resumed his
duties on train POP from a lay-off since
the first of July. John had been trOu-
bled for some months prior to this with
a sore on the under lip. This grew
worse and he was finally compelled to
lay Off and seek medical aid. He had
tried local remedies but the physicians
informed him that the sore on his lip
was a cancer. John went to the Sui
phur Springs and placed himself under
the charge of a noted specialist who,
after - days of intense suffering re-
ieved him of the cancer. The scar is a
very slight one and Johns host of
friends hope that he is cured.-Chanute
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Mrs. Bitterly Explains Her Hus-
bands Death.

Kansas City, Nov 17.-Mrs. Mary u.
Bitterly, widow of August Bitterly, the
wealthy old farmer who was found dead
in his home near Leavenworth, Kan.
several days ago and who was thought
to have been murdered, is IN this city.
Mrs. Bitterly assers that she left Bit
ter1y because he was demented and
says that he committed suicide-shoot-
ing himself. At the time suspicion was
directed against Mrs Bitterly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
BETTER SUGAR RATES.
Missouri Pacific Makes Rate Favor
able to Omaha Shinnars.

Omaha. Neb.. Nov 1.-THE Missouri
Pacific railroad made the Omaha job
bers who handle sugar happy today by
announcing that after December l.
Omaha and Kansas City would be upon
the same basis SO far as freight rates
upon sugar from New Orleans and
cerned 1t is probable that the other
roads will soon give notice of a similar
change, though none of them did so this
morning. About IS per cent of the SUI
gar that comes into Omaha is from
New Orleans, the remainder being
principally from the Pacific coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
SALVATION ARMYHOsPITAL
One to Be Opened by the Army for
Needy Sick


Another hospital and .'home" is to be
added to Topeka's list of charitable i'm
situations. fit IFS ~ Pc free hospital
and viii pc conducted ny the SAAlFdtlon
some Of the charitably inclined people
of topeka have believed for some time
that a place should be provided where
cases of sickness among the needy poor
OF the city could receive suitable treat
ment The police station is now the only
place where such cases can be attend
ed to.
was expressed to captain Joseph Hawk
OF the local corps Of the Salvation Army.
who viii next week solicit among the
people of Iopeka 10 AID the enterprise
The plan is to rent house of three or
four rooms and furnish III with beds and
other necessary equipments or a hospi-
tai. When cases Of sickness are found
by the police among those who lack the
comforts Of life they viii be brought here
DR., Agnes Wallace. a lady we'll known
among charity workers, has offered to
give medical assistance to the patients
without charge.
This is a new scheme for the Salvation
Army to take ND While rescue and
shelter homes are maintained by that or
ganizatiOn in all parts Of the country.
help is not given free of charge. If the
applicant for aid be a woman there is a
floor TO scrub If a man asks for food
he is pointed to the yvoodpile and given
an opportunity TO- earn his meal.
Captain Hawk believes that charitable
institutions not thus conducted, as rule,
encourage laziness. While no charge win
be made in the Topeka home. for only
the needy viii be admitted, there viii be
conducted in connection with the insti-
tuition an employment bureau and efforts
made to obtain remunerative positions
for the patients when they are sufficient
their ambitions. says MT Hawk. and
if they are tramps we VIII help them to
make men of themselves" After this
--self-denial week Is past. Captain Hawk
will start in earnest TO carry out his idea
and believes he will meet with hearty
response from Topeka people. for what
a a worthy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
A FARMERS CHAUTAUQUA.
An AsSociation for Study of Farm
Life Formed in Illinois.

Springfield. Ill. Nov 17-Articles of
incorporation have been issued by the
secretary of state to the Farmers Ma
tional Chautauqua association.
The object of the association is for.
the advancement of the study Of all
matters relating to farm life and the
establishment and maintenance of nee
essary buildings and grounds for the
accommodation of said association. The
headquarters will be Springfield, and
among the directors for the first year
are: Samuel M Tnglis, state superin-
tendent of public instruction; Peter
Fredenburg, Charles F. Mills and T. J.
CroWder, all of Springfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
10 inspect the Oregon.

San Francisco. Nov. 1.-THE mem
bers of the United States battle ship
Oregon's inspection board which had
been ordered by the secretary Of the
navy to inspect and report on the fit
ness of the vessel for active work. con
vened on board the ship yesterday. The
inspection viii cover period Of sev-
eral days, two of which viii be at sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
WHAT A WOMAN CAN DO
When She Wants to Soandalize Her
self and Others.

The Shady-Farr case has been set
tied. Mrs. Fannie Shady has gone to
her home in Hutchinson. and Mr.. Farr
is continuing as the head Of the 'Farri-
an school"
Mr. Farr says that he did not owe the
woman a cent, and he has in his pos
session receipt from her for the goods
which she claimed were hers. In re-
gard to the breach Of promise charge
Mr. Farr said:
Why. that is absurd I'm a married
man. This woman tried to exact money
avoid publicity. This has hurt our bust
ness, for our books are sold in all parts
Of the counfrE.,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Southern Pacific Makes New Rates.

Chicago. Nov. 1.-THE Southern Pa
cifc company has made rates from the
east that viii enable California 1obbers
to have a larger buying field The new
rates Will go into effect today. The
freight rates from Boston, Philadel-
phia and other principal points on the
Atlantic seabOard viii be the same as
from New York on the leading commo-
dities with a minimum rate, however,
of Is cents per 100 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Woman,a e silvar SIM.

The Woman's Free Silver club OF
Topeka viii meet at O'Clock tomor-
row afternoon at $40 Kansas avenue.
Arrangements viii be made looking to
the forming of a state federation with
a big state meeting at Topeka next
January at which Mr.. and Mrs. ". J.
Bryan are expected to be present. The
Topeka club now numbers 60 members.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
white star Steamer Aground.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE White Star
Lines freight steamer Taurice outward
bound is reported to be abround on the
south side of Gedney channel. The
weather is calm and there is little prob
ability Of serious results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
BBYAN'S EXPLOITATION
That Silver Clubs Be Kept Up But
That They Drop His Name.

Kansas City, Nov. 17.-Wm. J. Bryan
in a statement printed in the Times,
urges the formation of clubs to continue
the fight for free silver during the next
four years. To avoid jealousies that
might arise he suggests that such clubs
refrain from naming them after him,
merely calling them a silver or bimetal-
lie club. THE cause" he adds, is
greater than any man and Will travel
upon its own merits"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Fort Wayne. Ind, Nov. 1.-THE sixth
annual grand council, Sons of Column
bus. met and continues over Wednes-
day. An address this evening viii be
delivered by Grand Admiral Quinn Of
Peoria, followed by a banquet and ball.
The Sons of Colum bus is an organiza-
ton within the Catholic church in Min
nesOta, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana Ohio
and New Jersey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
SENATOR PLUMB's son.
q. u. PIunb ID 81 Married Januarv /

The announcement is made today
that A. H. Plumb, eldest son of the late
Senator p. B. Plumb, and Miss Elva L.
Gibson, daughter OF r. NJ. Gibson of
Omaha, viii be married January 1st
next
The marriage viii take place at Oma-
ha. The young couple viii make their
home at Emporia. Miss Gibson is a sis
ter of Mrs Lyman OrwoOd Perley of
Kansas CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

The proposition Of Superintendent IT
Y. Hinlckley Of the new bridge to fur
nlsh the city with a complete record
OF the bridge work in detaiI afte5 ~
completion was reported from the com
mlttee on ways and means. The aetf
mated cost Of the record was from s10O
g Sl9g The committee rejected the
adopted vas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Wounded IL q - 60 Footnad.

Kansas City, Nov I'm a scuffle
with a footpad in a central portion Of
j. w Runeman, manager of the Cen
trai Coal and Coke company of Tex
arkana, Tex, was severely wounded
and all but rendered senseless. Rune
man received three severe scalp wounds.
The footpad escaped. Runeman's
wounds are said to be- sarinus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Fe. had his right foot seriously bruised
and crushed while at work on his en-
CINE yesterday. The accident was caus-
ed by the breaking of a pin in the en-
CINE. No bones were broken He will
be off duty for about three .Weeks.-Em-
pOria Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Cairo, Ill. Nov. ian artesian well
being bored in Cairo at a depth OF 80
feet is passing through quartz that a
careful assay by experts shows rich with
both gold and silver A shaft will prob
ably be sunk Immediately in place Of a
we'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Chicago. Nov. 17.-For Kansas. Show
ers or snow hurries this afternoon;
fair tonight with colder in southeast
portion Wednesday: increasing cloudi-
ness with warmer in central and west
portions; winds shifting to southeast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
subscriptions to Spanish Loan Large.

Madrid Wis, Nov. 1.-THE subscrip-
tons to the new Spanish loan of $50 mil
lion pezetas now aggregate 591, los, 500
pezetas, OF which over 285 million were
subscribed in the provinces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
killed in a Mckinley Celebration.

brating Mckinley's victory at Clint
wood. Dickinson county. Va. yesterday
an anvil exploded. killing Pelham Colley
and Preston Mullins and frightfUlly in
juring three men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
Barney Barnato Denies a Rumor.

London, Nov. 17.-Barney Barnato
says that the statement cabled to the
London Times from Toronto the sub
stance Of which is that his firm is OBJ
tanning options on mining properties on
the Lake Woods and Rainey river dis
tricts of Canada is totally devoid Of
foundation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
LEAsED FoR u lao

The two store rooms on the first floor
OF the city building We're leased to L.
= Woolverton for $1,000 per annun,
The lease IS TO run live years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless,
and invariably reliable are the qualities
Of One Minute Cough Cure 1t never
fails in colds, Group and lung troubles.
Children like it because it is pleasant
TO take and it helps them. G. W. STAINS
field, 6s2 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Canea, Island of Crete. Nov. 17-Pla-
cards have been posted in this city in
citing the Mussulmans to engage in a
holy war against the Christians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

ed to build sidewalks across the nan
ing on the east side of Van Buren, and
Tenth streets and on the south side IF
Ninth street at the west entrance to the
state house grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
BE orchestra. Washburn. tonight.

Soothing, and not irritating. strength
ening, and not weakening, small but ef-
fective-such are the qualities of De
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. G.. W. Stansield, 632 Kan
avenue.
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Died Id the Age of los.

Rome, Ny, Nov. 17.-Jas. O'Connor Of
Oneida county, believed to be the oldest
mas day he would have been los years
old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

why not come to the First n. 2.
church this evening and get your sup
PERI Chicken-pie. cranberry sauce, hot
rolls, ginger bread, coffee and other
good things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

REMOVE RAILS ON VAN BUREN,
The street commissioner was IN
slIucled TO take up the West Side Cir
Van Buren, streets 4---a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

TO SELL MEDICINE
W. l. Burns was given a permission
70 sell medicine without paving the
usual license.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

The petition to open RafIread etrss+
from Clay to Lane streets vas ~
ported from the committee on sfrae+s
ana walks recommending that it be
referred 70 the engineer and city at
torney and this was accord5na11- 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

ASKS FOR REMISSION or FTNE
John Stemrauf, who was convicted
q selling liquor asked to have his
fine RENTED but the request was re-
4erred to the police commissioners
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-FOUR FEET sIDEWAIKs

The council ordered the new side
walk between Locust and Lake streets
70 be made four feet wide instead of
six.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17
An AWKWARD ORDINANCES.

me ordinance which was introduced
some time ago, by request. to regulate
telepnohs toll rates was reported adj
versely because it was not properlv
drawn The report was adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

The street commissioner v,-ss ~,
structed to open the alley from Tyvan-
ueth to TWentv-hrst street between
Clay and Buchanan streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

The old lady was right when she said
the child might die if they waited for
the doctor. She saved the little ones
Cough Cure. She had used it for Group
before c. w. Stansfield, 6S2 kan Ave
Hear Miss Norton at the First NJ. Is.
church this evening, and other favorito
musicians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

At the First NJ. E. church this evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Santa Re Fireman Hurt
J. s. Shepherd, a fireman on the Santa
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Big orehegtra. washburn. tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Shirts, collars and cuffs Numbered
20 look like new by Peerless Steam,
Laundry, 112 and ia West sth. st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-17

Excuse me, Observed the nar a
spectacles. but 7 am a surgeon ana
that is not where the liver is Never
you mind where his liver is 'retortefl
the other II it was in his big toe or
his left ear DeWitt's Little Early Rfs-
eTs would reach it and shake it for him
On that you can bet your gig-lanps. =
G. w. Stausfield. 632 Kansas avenue