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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
BRYAN GETS TO CHICAGO.
Mrs. Bryan Will Leave There for Lin
coin Tonight.

Chicago, Sept. 4.-The train bearing
the Bryan party arrived in Chicago at
800 today, after an uneVentful trip
from South Bend, where Mr.. Bryan
spoke last night. The nominee took
a train at 6:44 this morning, thereby
proving again his great vitality, hav-
ing received callers until after u o'clock
last night On board the train were
ex-Congressman Shively, the Demo-
cratic nominee for governor of Indiana,
and Senator Joe Blackburn. There
was no demonstration whatever along
the line, and but a few hundred people
gathered at the depot at Chicago to
meet Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan.
Mrs Bryan will leave Chicago tonight
for Lincoln. in order to attend the
starting of her children to school. Mr..
Bryan did not know this morning what
the programme of the day was, but
said he would confer with Chairman
Jones and others of the national COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Contractors Fall Out.

David McNair, a contractor, was
talking with Michael Treahey and A.
Nichols yesterday morning on lower
Jackson street when a discussion of
the price of dirt per load was begun.
1T can be hauled for ten cents a load"
said Treahey. Why, Mike, you know
better than that" said AGcNair. Hack
Driver Nichols sawed wood. Treahey,
who is a contractor. became angry,
and he landed heavily on McNair. Nc
Nair secured a warrant and Treahey
was arrested. But it was a sort of two
sided quarrel, thought Judge Ferry, and
Treahey was discharged yesterday aft
er0OOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Resting for Another Massacre.

washington, Sept. 4.-The Turkish
legation has received the following tel
egram from the sublime porte: THE
Imperial authorities handed to the
government attorneys all documents
in connection with the criminal acts of
both Christians and AIassulmans. The
Armenian anarchists threw bombs on
the troops passing through Galatia. One
officer and q few soldiers We're killed
Since then, however, no further Grim
inaI acts were committed and order
prevails in the capital and provinces
of the empiraS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
EXCLUSION RATES.
Via the Santa Fe Route-The Home
Road.

To Denver and return, September LIS,
rate S19 Tickets good to September 80
To Burlingame and return, September
As, rate S1.O4. Tickets good to Sep
TENDER 5.
To St Joseph and return, September
SIP rate $2.35. Tickets good to Sep
TENDER L.
To Wichita, September and 10, rate
S462 Tickets good to September II.
To Oskaloosa and return, August 81
and September 1-3, rate Sill. Tickets
good to September 4.
To St Paul and return, September
IA. rate s12.35. Tickets good to Sep
TENDER 80.
To Indianapolis and return, Septem-
Der "a rate $3.50. Tickets good to
September 9.
To Chicago for national semi-annual
meeting Associated Merchants, U.S.A-,
September PA, fare and one-third on
certificate plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Made Late bv Washouts.

The though eastbound trains over the
Santa Fe from California have been
several hours late during the past three
days owing to WashoutS on the main
line of the A. & P. road in Arizona.
The trains have been running over the
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix railway
a portion of the way, and this has caus-
ed a delay in the schedule time of sew
eral hours. The damage to the A. & P.
track has been repaired, and the trains
are now running through on regular
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Special Fares Announced.

A rate of one fare for the round trip
frome all points within a radius of 200
miles has been granted by the western
passenger association for the South
western Soldiers reunion to be held at
Arkansas City, September Is to Is in
elusive The association has also
granted a rate of one and one-third
fare from all points within radius of
so miles for the Old Soldiers reunion to
be held at Newton, September 10 and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Docs Not Up in Their Lines.

Harry Robinson's great Dane dogs
weren't fed yesterday so that they
would be ferocious for the Uncle Tom 5
Cabin performance last night. In the
scene where they run across the stage
in pursuit of Eliza piece of meat was
thrown across the stage and the dogs
bounded across as if they were going
to tear Eliza to pieces. But the meat
fell on the front of the stage near the
box, and the dogs stopped there and
after they got it started back across
the stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Not oRsred to Editor BOX.

London, Sept. 4-The Pan Mall Ca
zette yesterday afternoon headed its
editorial column with the following:
The rumors industriously circulated
that the editorship of the Pail Mall
Gazette has been offered to Mr.. Ed
ward Box. ara sntirely unfounded."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
send your name for q Souvenir
Of the Works of Eugene Field,
FIELDAsFLOWERS
Che Guenne FIeIa Iflnnan,enf saupenIr

The most beautiful Art Production of the cen
fury "A small bunch Of the most fragrant Of bles-
SONS gathered the broad Of Eugene Feds
Farm Of Love- Contains selection of the most
beautiful of the poems of Eugene Field. Hand
some1y illustrated by thirty-hv OF the worlds
greatest artists as their contribution to the Mon
ument Fund. Bat for the aobIe contributions Of the
great artists this beck cOuid act have been manutac
turcd for $500. For sale at book stores, or sent
prepaid on receipt of $I.Io. The love Offering to
the Child's Poet Laureate, published by the Com
mittee to create a fund to build the Monument
and to care for the family of the beloved poet
Eugene Field Monument Souvenir Fund,
$50 Nonrse Street, Chicago, ul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
IO,O54.

Sworn detailed statement of circula-
ton presented to advertisers on appli-
cation.
Call and see any afternoon between
and o'clock, the handsomest. fastest.
most perfect piece of machinery in
Kansas WebPerfecting press, which
prints from two to three complete 8
page papers per second
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
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tation Co.
Lake Superior Steamers.
The Great Lake Route.

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Sailings from Chicago.
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Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Items of Interest From the Various
State Departne nts

The case of L. A. Choat against AL
bert H. Boyd has been filed in the su-
preme court.
The case was begun in the district
court OF Pawnee county and was an
action brought by Boyd to procure an
execution against the stockholders of
the Peoples bank of Larned to satisfy
a judgment against the bank Boyd was
successful in the district court and
Choat brings the case up.
The Cherokee and Pittsburg Coal and
Mining company has appealed the case
of Amelia Siplet against that COM
pany, which was tried in the district
court of Crawford county, to the su-
preme court.
Mrs. siplet recovered Judgment
against the coal company for So 500 for
the death of her husband in November,
1888.
The Church of the United Brethren
in Christ of Willowda1e township, Dick
inson county, has been Incorporated
and filed its charter with the secretary
of state.
The board of penitentiary directors
has advertised for bids for the surplus
output of coal from the penitentiary
mines The bids will be opened No
vember s.
The state board of public works, com
posed of Captain John Seaton, Sol Mil
Ter and NJ. Heery, yesterday accepted
from Contractor L. G. Ferguson of
Kansas City, Kan, the three cottages
recently completed at the State Sol
diers' Orphans home at Atchison. The
board ordered the contract price, about
$22, 900, to be paid to Mr.. Ferguson.
N. G. Perryman of the treasury de-
partment has returned and Treasurer
Anterior is expected to arrive today
from Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
Five Cents a Line,

or 20 cents a line for a week; 50 cents
by the month.
Average circulation for May, 1895
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04

The board of penitentfary directors
has advertised for bids for the surplus
output of coal from the penitentiary
mines. The bids will be opened No
Vember s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04

1ISCG0ooo
-..THIs WEEK.
AmOskeag Checked bingham,
highest quality, Axe yds
Skirt Lining Cambria,
very best s1Ec I'd.
worth a5c, I4c yd.
YARD wide Cashmere
ali wool, 35c kind. z3c per yd.
100 yard Spool Silk,
best made, &c per spool.
American Indigo Blue Calico,
1t Is the best, &C I'D.
I2c Outing Flannel,
dark cOIors, &c I'd.
L0nsdaIe Bleached Muslin,
Yard wide BIeached Muslin,
41Ic yard.
Heavy UnbIeached Muslin,
yard wide, &C yard.
Furnishing Goods.
Mems Tennis Flannel Shirts,
25C kind, Iz1<c each.
Mems CeIlulOid COLLARS,
all sizes, &C EACH
Ladies' Calf Skin SHOES,
alas kind, Soc per pair.
Boys Long COttenade PANTS,
worth $I.oo, for soc pair.
WhitemOre's Gilt Edge z5C Shoe
Dressing, safety bottle IoC.
Everything going at prices no other
house will name.
A. H. SHARUM,
5sS KANSAS AVE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
FOR RENT-ROoMs.

FOR RENT-ROOMS
ETOR RENT Rooms and board in Drivafs
\ family, suitable for teachers. P. o. Boy as
FOR BENT-FurniShed OF unfinished bonss
{ rooms, bath and pantry CaI az 1o91
t9ionroe, between 2 and p. m.
KF0R RENT FINISHED house of eight rooms
s. References required. III Madison &c,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04

The Church of the United Brethren
in Christ of Willowdale township, Dick
insOn county, has been incorporated
and filed its charter with the secretary
Of Sfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
MINERAL WELLS.

THE BOON MINERAL WATER cures
a stomach, kidney and bladder troubles; pro-
cure analysis and consult your physicians; sold
in bulk or bottles. W. g. Boon, SIS Fillmore
St, Topeka. Tel. 2S5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
MONEY 70 Loan.

MONEY TO LOAN.
-~~~~-~~~~~-~-~-~~~~~~-~~~
M ONEY to loan on chattel mortgages r..
AVA Dietrich s Stanhilber. $40 Kansas ave.
MONEY LOANED on horses. pianos house
AA hold goods and AL kinds of chattel secuTi-
ties. l. Blscoe 52s Kansas avenue. rooms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04
WANTED-HELP.

w ANTED-G Good office boy. white. between
w y and l6 years old, must be honest.
bright and quick The boy applying must write
his own letter, giving WAGES desired per month,
school Address T. NJ. B. < Co, care of Jour
nal office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04

N G. Perryman of the treasury de-
partment has returned and Treasurer
AthertOn is expected to arrive today
from Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04

" ANTED-Y Young man. well educated. de-
" sires position in Office OF store. Have had
experience in both. Address L.. this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-04

SOCKS AND STATIONERY.
TFNHE kELLAM BOOK & STATIONERY co,
Il sos Kansas ave. Latest books. correct sta
tiOueFy. Newest wall paper. Artistic framing.
Tennis and base ball supplies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-10

bother with the bodies, he threw them over
board. One measured about twenty feet in
length and the other twelve. The snake were
carried by the tide up the Sound, and it was the
larger OF the two that was seen by the Captain
OF the Sound steamer. His imagination led him
to observe the extra length. and the undulations
made by the waves upon the limp body gave the
motions. The smaller snake was the one cast
ashore on BlaCkwells Island, and is now down
town. prepared and mounted. q typical anaconda.
True sea snakes eNist-the HUdi"IItiiT is u
existence, They spend their lives In the sea or
large rivers, never leaving the alter excepting
to lay their eggs, which are deposited near high
water line on sandy beaches. These reptiles are
only found IN the tropical seas. from the east
Cancer and the southern the Tropic of CART
corn, one species is found in the Gulf OF Next
CO and adjacent waters. This is the blncked hack
P'inmts p~cftCDi"r, which is of rather small di-
mansions, seldom exceeding a yard I'm length.
meek and prominent head, The tail is
elevated, compressed, and paddlr-like. The
nu-trils lifted with u valve which closes when
the animal IL under the surface, thus preventing
with short, recurved teeth. with the maxillary
homes bearing two stout groCyed poison fanRs.
The tongue is prnpnrtionally long and slender.
This family contain eight genera, comprising
fOriy-fuur species, some reaching n length ~
twelve, feet. The average length, however, is
about five feet. Little is knOwn about the habits
Of this family, owing To the extreme shyness Of
its members. \. few facts have been observed.
During calm weather they are often seen sleeping
on the surface of the sea. When disturbed they
immcdlAt"ly dive, leaving u long train OF hub
bles behind them. Being air breathers they
cannot remain under the surface for any length
OF time, but swim along under the water anu
reHpprar "A long distance from the former snot.
Specimens of various sizes are often hauled up
in the tshermen's nUts, and Cnusv great fear. as
they snap and bite I'm all directions. Specimens
captured in this manner hRve been sent to large
Eu6lnsiCHl gardens. hut thry either die en- route
or shortly after being placed in captivity,
Even when placed in most capRCious tanks. they
refuse the fish that swim around them, retiring
into u dark corner and ultimately dying uf
starvation, seemingly not su well able ~ endure
long fasts a. the terrestrial suAke-, that often
live eight months without food. The food ~
the sea snakes consists entirely OF fishes, which
are killed by the venom of the reptile before
being swallowed. Fishes with long and sharp
spines, as the Epigons and SlmiiS often fall prey
to the snakes, hut the spines cause no incOn-
lowed. and lie reptie begins with ths 6ssd
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-10

forming . mt remarkable CREATIONS it plunged
days later. on the east coast OF wells
Island, as two keepers were strolling along the
beach. they observed in the water a large ser
pent, undulating slowly from side to side. They
secured assistance and returned to the spot.
They found the creature on the beach dead.
Upon measuring the reptile it was found to be
twelve feet in length. and was pronounced bv
all a sea serpent. The snake was sent to DO
mounted to ii New York taxidcrmist. and this.
Captain of the Sound steamer. convinced
many persons that the Sound was ten
antef by vcritable sea monsters. Thus closed
last summer with its sea serpent stories. seeds
ready to give growth to more of the same kind
during the ensuing season.
Last winter while walking across Four
teentn street | observed Il LARGO sign on n dime
museum announcing the exhibition of a genu-
inc stuffed sea serpent. Being anxious TO see
the object my steps were directed within the
door, and, soon standing before II huge glass
case, | found the Object of interest, in reality a
large South american boa constructor. much
distorted with supertluous stuhlng material
and surrounded by sprays OF brightly colorec
seaweeds and shells. Shortly after this occur
renee. while speaking with n friend who keeps a
large animal store. | learned from him the story
ing into port the Captain of n steam vessel
from Brazil discovered that two large anacon-
das had died on the voyage, and not wishing to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-10
SOME TRUE SEA SNAKES.
INTERESTING REPTILEs THAI DIFF
FER EROM "sEA SERPENTS.v

They Haven't Fine. None IL More Thnn 1s
rect Long. and They Are Not Found In
Iempernte Rcwions-Some Arc Nenemou-
H. =. Ditmnr-'a Lecture on Serpents.
RI. Ditmars, the snake expert at the Ameri-
can Museum OF Natural History, read a paper
on Sea Snakes at the last meeting OF tho
Linnman Society. Mr.. Ditmars knows pretty
much al there Is to be known about the ser
penis and reptiles that are found on land. and
he has a collection OF live snakes that Ia OK
tensive and rather alarming. lie has also n
number OF specimens OF water snakes carefully
preserved In alcohol, the substance which. It Is
popularity believed. plays a large part in all ao-.
counts of sea serpents.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-10
THE NEW ANNUNCIATIoN.
ANGEL OABRIEB TALKs Nv FIR ESoH
orr OF MILE COUED0N,s Urn.

Some or the Talk Il Nonsense. but Many
ThinGs Come Truo-Psris Worked Ur
Over tho Case - Doctors. Priests. and
Journalists xnmine the yi.ion.rv -
sci sntae Mes rhink Hsr No,,b.-
Hy-t--'csi Nor n Humbus = The vir-
EIh Mary Appears In La vendse.
II seems that France 10 especially fayor.d
BY heaven Just now; women are In communica-
ton With spirits, and are prophesying every.
where. ~ Is In Paris that this first began, and
The town or skepticism and free thinking hes
been carried by sto I'm. Men forget over IL
the conflict between the Senate and the Min.
istry and all political questions. We hear no
more OF tho dangers with which the Triple
Alliance threatens us. not even the Russian
alliance IL spoken of. but a constantly re.
nowcd crowd besieges the doors OF a house In
a rather poor-quarter. where. in a modest nth
story Hat. n young woman gives consultations
on the future which she says are inspired by
the Angel Gabriel. The crowd has become SO
great that the police are Obliged to take
measures to keep the line in order. and
the prophecies herself has given notice that
she will only receive fifty persons a day by
letters of audien e, like q Minister. and per.
sons who have asked for An interview lately
have been put Off until the end of June. Still
more, doctors and scientific mon Of all kinds
have become interested, and, though their con-
illusions vary n good deal. as was to be ex-
pected. they agree on one point, the perfect
good health and the absolute good faith OF the
prophecies.
It is to Mr.. CASTOR Marie Of the Libre Parole
that the public owes the knowledge of the ex.
istence of the prophecies. For six months
past he had received. from time to time, letters
from unknown persons asking him to go to. 40
Rue Paradls. whore, they wrote, q young girl
foretold the future for nothing. He believed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-10
The Test of Brute Friendship,

Tho hardest test Of the friendship OF a pet
animal is 10 call It away from its food while e
Is vet hungry-not order It from its meal. but
merely call IL. a real friend Of q dog, Tor in
stance, viii not have 10 call a dog; IL will come
gentle master has been away for a week The
demonstration of Joy will be of a most lively
character. But the approach OF a cruel master
makes a dumb creature finch and shrink away
In fear and trembling, and cAresses are re-
ceiyed with bowed head and QulVsrinG boaT.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-10

Mr.. Ditmars began HIS talk to tho ,Linnman
that the name sea snake has been much abused
and made the object of many fictitious stories.
Not long ago there appeared n newspaper
account OF the acceptance by German scientists
of typical sea monsters of such bulk that one OF
them could easily construct todeath and swallow
n small whale. With this remarkable account
were illustrations of the monsters, showing them
to be furnished with many fms and powerful
tails. Who COMPOSED this body OF scientists was
not mentioned by the paper. The creatures
Mr.. Ditmars continued:
MANY similar accounts have tended to make
the sea serpents objects OF dread and wonder.
The Boston Natural History Society discovered
a supposed typical sea snake. with fins upon it's
back. The society applies the name Scoliophis
dtldntic,s to II. 1t turned out to he "A stranded
specimen of the common black snake. II. con-
%strtct"r. and the fins proved to be the protuber-
ances OF a diseased spine. During the latter
part OF last summer the Captain of one of the
large Sound steamers running from New York
to Boston stated that when a short distance up
the Sound his attention was called to q violent
commotion in the water some distance ahead OF
the vessel, and on looking closer he discovered a
monster serpent. some seventy-fve feet in
length, OF u dark greenish color. The mon
ster's body WAS we'll supplied with power.
full paddles and n fan-shaped tail. After per-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-21
CITY IN BRIEr

l.aiiin has bis boxing partner, DAILY,
here with him.
The Immense neNy pump OF the Raj
eigh Water Works company has ar
rived.
Frank johnson, who was cut by
Aiken Myatt some weeks ago, IS able
to be about again.
The first 1896 bi-weekly fertilizer
bulletin was issued yesterday 1t IS
special bulletin No. !.
sThe lady who sews with her toes
has been giving entertainments IN
hotel parlors this week.
Mr.. George ". Waring has completed
his work here. and returned to his
home in South Carolina.
Father Price of this city, has been
delivering a series of lectures in Oxford
on the doctrines OF the Catholic church.
Chief Justice Faircloth has resigned
as 4 director in the Bank of Wayne IN
Goldsboro, in which he is a large stock
holder.
Col. W. 3. Woodward, of Whining
ton. Wednesday evening installed the
officers Of Sir Walter Raleigh Division,
No. 3, Uniform Ranks, knights Of
Pythias.
Mrs. w. G. Randall, wife Of the artist,
arrived yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
dali will reside in their old home,
corner of Polk and Wilmington streets.
Their many friends are pleased to well
come them back to the city.
Bailey, of Mecklenburg," IS now a
resident of Houston, Texas. He writes
TO friend here: Il am Grover Cleve-
land gold-bug and expect to fight the
siIyerites to the death even II / have to
vote Republican. This is the kind OF
man + am"
The News and Observer yesterday
fled a message to its Fayetteville cor
respondent at $40 and received the an
swer at 1922, or four minutes later.
Quick work, this. But that is the
motto of the Postal and its efficient
manager, Mr.. Crews
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-21
Durham, Y. c., Feb. IS, 1896.

Durham, N. c., Feb. IS, 1896.
Mr.. Jno. r. Hollingsworth, Manager,
Raleigh, n. c.:
Dear Sir: / hereby beg to acknowl-
edge receipt of check on the National
Park Bank, of New York, for $I,9G0.00,
balance due in full payment OF claim
under policy No. 1887, issued by the
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
on the life of my late husband, Charles
II. Lewellin. / also desire to express
my thanks for the prompt payment of
same The advance payment Of 500
ia order to assist me, was, / must say,
a great kindness on the part or the
Association, and an action that de-
serves the highest praise. am pleased
to commend my friends intending in
surance to this noble institution, pro-
viding, as it does, safe and economic
insurance.
MARTHA III. LEWELLIN.
Mutual Reserve paid ......... $1,000
Old Line Co. would have paid. 951
Gain by insuring in Mutual Re-
serve ........5.. ..a.. -. @A,o45