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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
Atchison's Bic Shoot.

The sporting papers are already talk
ing about the big annual shoot which is
to take place at Atchison April Il. 10, 16
aud II, under the management of Louis
Erhardf. At banquet held at San An
tonic. Texas, at the close of the big
shoot last week, one of the speakers said
the sh ooters would meet for their 1896
tour at Atchison in April The cash
prizes to be offered in Atchison this year
will amount to $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
OIL AND GAS WELL.

A Strong Flow of Each Found 175 Feet
Below Surface.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 21.-News has Just
reached this city of the finding of oil
and gas ut Brazilton at the depth of IT'S
feet. The we'll was sunk on Mr.. YER
den's farm and shows a bountiful yield
of both oil and gas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
WELL ABA NDONED.

The Drill Becomes Fastened at 500 Feet
and So Remains.
LA JUNTA. Jan 21.-Work has been
abandoned on the deep well that was
being bored by the Santa Fe company in
La Junta. The well was down about 800
feet when the drill became fastened and
all efforts to loosen it proved unavailing,
so the work was abandoned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
BLESSED by sCHLATrER.

Cripple Formerly. H. F. Black has Now
Discarded Clutches.
SHARON SPRINGS, Jan. 2L-H. F.
Black has just returned from visiting
Schlatter, the Denver healer. He was
apparently a cripple for life before be-
ing blessed. Now he has discarded
crutch and cane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
DEATH OF DIR. WILSON.

One of Hutohins on's Best Known Citizens
Passes Away.
HUTCHINSON, Jan. 21.-Dr. r. B. Will
son died at his home yesterday at 4:3O
o'clock from Inflammation of the bowels.
He had been sick only since Saturday.
DR.. Wilson moved to Hutchinson in 1887
and was highly respected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

have organized mining exchange.
James McKinstry is president. The sec
rotary was instructed to write the Me-
chem Investment company of Denver
and Chicago and make arrangements
with that company for investments. They
will deal in Cripple Creek stocks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
TAKES nERoWN LIFE.

In Fit of DOspondency Mrs. Baldwin
Cuts Her Throat.
WINFIELD, Jan. GA courier from
Atlanta brings the intelligence that Mrs.
Dave Baldwin has cut her throat with
razor. She severed the windpipe and
jugular veins, dying almost instantly,
Dependency was the cause. She leaves
several little children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
AN INFURIATED cow.
She Charges for a Dog and Injuries a Ma

LAKIN, Jan 21.-Frank McAllister
went TO his barn after night to milk a
COW with a young calf. His dog was
with him. The COW charged for the dog
and her horns pierced McAllister's chest,
tearing a large hole. He managed to es-
cape to the house, but will hardly re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
BUSINESS INCREASING.
Thirty-twO Prisoners From Texas Taken
to the Federal Pen

AAIIEEy-tW Z FIBOnoTs from IeXaB Taken
to the Federal Pen
LEAvENwoRTH, Jan. 21-Thirty-two
more United States prisoners from Paris.
Tex, have been turned over to War
den French of the federal penitentiary
This increases the population of the
prison to about 350
Most of the new prison recruits are
: abort term" prisoners. Larceny and
selling whisky 10 Indians were the two
crimes of which most of them were con-
Victed. Six or eight of them were con
Tleted OF murder of the lower degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
Is Green SIN It?''

621 Kansas avenue
Same room as Western Union Tel. Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

Stunted dogs are very much admired
by Partisan ladies. The demand for
them is met by at least forty profess
sional "dog-dwarfers, who bring up
the pups on alcoholic diet, which has
the effect of stunning them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
A Now Wrestling Star.

between Jack King and Deck of North
Topeka. Deck is a German who is said
to have travelled with Corbett and Null
doom and is thought to be first class
man. He is a man of about 200 pounds
weight His German friends would like
to see him wrestle King.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
TIMES WILL MOVE.
ID. r. Anthony Has Purchased n New Home
for His Paper.

LEAvKNwoRTH, Jan. BID. r. An.
thOny is the successful biddea for the
Missouri Valley Life Insurance com
pany building =: Fourth aud Shawnee
Streets
The price to be paid for the property
by Colonel Anthony is $4,000
1t IS announced the purpose of the sue
cessful bidder is to rem owe the Office of
the Times from its present quarters on
Main street into the Missouri Valley
building as soon as the necessary altera :
tions can be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
WEAR AMERICAN GOODS.

Mayor Strong Advises the TaiIOrs 10
Use Less English Cloth.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2L-Mayor Strong in
lecture to the merchant tailors, at their
annual dinner, strongly rebuked them
for not using American cloths. He said
they were cheaper and better than Eng
lish goods and that he always wore them.
Is Green SIN it?''
you know it"
Leavenworth nut or lump
Screened,
So 80.
521 Kansas avenue.
Same room as Western Union Tel Co:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
A Shifting WIND

CAuseS Tree to FAN in the wrong
Direction
BELoIT, Jan. 21.-G. KELLEY was
cutting down tree, when the wind snd.
fdenly changed in the opposite direction
and before he could get out of reach. the
tree was on him, Telling him to the
ground and knocking him insensible for
time The tree was not q large one
and when he came to his right mind
he drew himse If out from under it. He
was quite badly bruised about the head.
arms and face.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
The Rainiest Spot.

The rainiest spot in the United States
is at Mean Bay, Washington. The an
nual rainfall there is 123 inches. In
New York city it is 40 inches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
AkcADIAN COMMUNITY.
Nine Churches, ssvOn school Houses bu
Not a Saloon

FAIRvIEw, Jan. 21.-Farmer G. B.
Okeson resides on one of the best farms
in Brown county. Within radius of
three miles he can count nine churches,
all of which have been built within tn e
past few years. There are also seven
school houses within a circle of three
miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
Ellis County Court HouseBurned
at 5 O'clock This Morning.
Most of the Records in Vaults
Which Are Yet Unopened.
INSURANCE Is $4,000.
Miraculous Cure by Schlatter of
a Kansas Man
Other Kansas News of an In
tereSting Nature.

HATS CITY, Jan. 21-The Ellis county
court house burned here this morning at
6o'clock. The loss of records canuot be
ascerained until the safe can be opened.
The loss to the county will not be less
than $780, 900 as the building was a val
liable one. Insurance $4,000
SAW SNAKES AND BUGS.
In His Mad Frenzy "a Rum Maniac Runs
"Amuck."
SALINA, Jan. 21.-One of Salinas prom
inent citizens has been suffering with an
attack of deIirium tremens.
Harry Wallace and Sam ODER stayed
with him on Monday night. He paced
the room constantly in perfecy wild
condition until about two o'clock a. m.
He then went to the bureau drawer and
took out a pistol which they did not
know was there and covering them with
it marched them around the room 10 suit
his pleasure while he stood leaning
against the bed This was kept up for
four hours, Messrs. Wallace and ODER not
knowing at what moment he might
shoot At o'clock he grew tired and
laid the pistol down and it was quickly
gotten out of his reach.
At another time he rushed out the door
and was running up Santa Fe avenue and
yelling like tue maniac which he was.
He was finally captured and put to bed
under the influence of opiat6s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
USE MUCH WATER,

FIT. Scott Citizens Use 7os,s4O Gallons Per
Day.
FIT. SCOTT, Jan. 21.-The per capita
water consumption of Fl. Scott is enor-
nous. The report for the last half of
December shows use of 703 $40 gallons
per day. The railroads are responsible
for this excessive use. The three sys-
TENS alone consume 4, 800 900 per month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
Ten Per Cent For Salvage.

There is a street boy who hangs about
the corner OF Wisconsin and East Water
streets who is evidently quick to see and
seize an opportunity.
Just before the recent blizzard the wind
whisked off an old gentleman's fine silk
hat and sent it merrily bowling up Wis
consin street.
Here, boy,'' he called out, get my hat
for meI'
''What are you oferin?'' inquired the
boy.
''Get my hat, quick, and I'll give you q
dime.''
whats it worth?'' asked the boy.
''Seven dollars and a half. Why? Come,
get a move on you. It's brand new hat,
and I've only just bought it. Hurry now,
and III make it quarter"
81 guess not, replied the boy, placidly
turning away 81 ain 1T in the business of
furnishin gents wi 81 90 silk hats for a
quarter. Gimme 10 per cent for salvage,
boss, and away go. Do get itP''
The old gentleman gazed at him for
moment in helpless astonishment and
then nodded consent, and the boy whooped
after the hat and brought it back in tri-
umph. There is great future before
that boy. Milwaukee News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
"Es Green Elm It?''

You know it,"
Leavenworth nut or lump
Screened,
$3.50.
621 Kansas avenue.
room as Western Union Tel Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
NO REsPECToR OF PERSONS.
Thieves Rob = Justices store of $500 in
Goods.

Goods.
PLEAsANToN, Jan. 21.-Thievss entered
the store OF Justice Brown and carried off
gOode to the amount of$2OO. Entrance was
effected by the front door. The goods
taken were boots, shoes, dress goods,
gloves, suspendsrs, knives, forks, razors,
etc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
RIue hines Chean.

The old only and original Leavenwortt
Coal, either nut or lump. Screened, de
liYered in any part of the city, at $3.50
per ton.
GREEN COAL Co.,
621 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
SPLURGY MRS. MACKAY.

Even Death FurniaIaes Her an Occas-
ION to Make an Exhibition.
NEW YORK, Jan. 21.--A dispatch to the
World from London says: a private let
ter from Paris says that MIR and Mrs
John Mackay will sail by the La Tau-
raine next W ednesday with the body of
their dead son.
a mortuary chapel will be arranged on
board, at which constant prisons will be
offered for the repose of the soul of the
dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

Corn and oats quiet and featureIess
but rather Erm on account of light esti-
mated receipts for tomorrow receipts for
tomorrow.
Provisions There was strong PORK
market at the opening and the May OPP
tion nearly touched $11.00 and eased off
later on realiz;ug Buy pork on breaks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
TO Investlgate Fowler,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The house COM
mittee on judiciary today took steps to
Investigate the action of Comptroller
Bowler in Withholding the sugar bounty
appropriation. a substitute for Mr.
Boatner's resolution, drawn by Mr.. Ray,
of New York, was adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
NEW SANTAFET TINE CARD.
Times of Trains Will BE Consider
ably Changed by H.

Times of Trains VIII BE Consider
ably Changed by H.
The new Santa Fe time card. which
will go into effect on February 2, and
which is now in the course of prepa-
ration by the officials of the operating
department. in this city, will change the
time of seven trains running through To-
peka.
The schedule which has been arranged
changes the time of the following trains;
-Westbound; Train No. 113, which now
leaves Topeka at 040 a. n. will leave
at 10. 10 a. m; train No. 3, now leaves at
1I05 a. NJ. will leave at .5S a. m: train
No. 8, now leaves at 11.20 a. IN. will leave
at 1915 p. m; train No. /, now leaves at
AGO p. N. will leave at 4.O5 p. m.
Eastbound; train No. 4, now leaves at
800 p. N. will leave at 3.35 p. m; train
No. 6. now leaves at 4.30 p: N. will leave
at 4 % p. m.
Atchison and St Joe train No. 106,
which now leaves at 4 80 p. IN. will leave
at 4O5 p. m.
Although California limited train No.
3. will leave Topeka fifty-three minutes
later than it now does, it is expected
that it will reach Albuquerque New
Mexico on the present schedule time,
which will necessarily increase its
speed.
Is Green SIN ie?''
''You Enow it,"
LeaVenworth nut or lump
Screened,
$3.50.
621 Kansas avenue.
Same room as Western Union Tel Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

The only old and original Leavenworth
coal. either nut or lump, screened, de-
livered in any part of the city.
At $3.50 per ton.
GREEN COAL Co,
62l Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
TO LEAVE TIE STATE.

Judge Lucion Earle VIII Move to Los
Angeles.
MCPHERSON, Jan. 21.-Judge Lucien
Earle and family anticipate locating in
Los Angeles, California. in the near fu-
ture. Judge Earle has been a resident
of Mcpherson for years aud was Judge
of the 25th judicial district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
Blue BIazes Cheap.

The old only and original Leaven-
worth Coal, either nut or lump screened,
delivered in any part of the city, at So sc
per ton.
GREEN Coal Co.,
621 Kansas ave.
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Who ever heard of such a thing !?
Screened lump coal for $3.50 per ton.
Topeka Coal Co. Both phones, 482.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
First Car OF kamr Corr

CONWAY SPRINGS, Jan. 21.-A car
load of kaffir corn was shipped from
here to the east yesterday By J. c. Hall
the first car load ever shipped from
this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

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, 1896-01-21
Kansa. CRY aInrkats.

| KANSAS CITY, Jan. 21.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts 5000; shipments, 1,400. Market
steady to strong. Texas steers
| $2.75@3.70; Texas cows $1S5@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

The daily STATE JOURNAL at news
dealers anywhere in Kansas. Ten cents
Ger week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

LEAvENwoRTH, Jan. Civ. C. Trent
has been arrested charged with burning
school and other Lansing property. Trent
is said to be an ex-convict
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
CRIPPLE GREEK STOCK.

Autchinson Men Incorporate a Mining
Stock Exchange.
HUTCHINSON. Jan. 21.-Twenty-five of
sac prominent business men of the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

Try Us on collars We can make
them look like new. Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 aud ia W. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

We mend and sew on buttons free of
charge. Peerless Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
A Sure Sign

2
"Any amusement in this town tonight"
asked tho stranger.
81 reckon there's goin to be a lecture, 4"
replied the grocery man. i've been sellin
eggs all day. Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

Give us a trial-Peerless Steam Laun-
dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

NxTANTED-At4 400 east sth st. % or 50 ieet ~, q
w grocery counters and shelving. Hluss ~
good and cheap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
IS WINED AND DINED.

Jerry Simpson the Guest of the Sim
Gls Tax League.
MINNEAPOLIS, Ninn., Jan. 21.-Jerry
Simpson is the guest of the Single Tax
league. He was given a BANQUET
last evening. The guests heard Mr.
Simpson with close attention. and his
sallies and neatly turned rejoinders pro-
duced numerous laughs.
Is Green SIN If2''
"You know il"
Leavenworth nut or lump
Screened,
50 so.
621 Kansas avenue.
Same room as Western Union Tel. Co.
We can keep you cIean-Peerless
Steam Laundry, liz and ia W. Eighth.
we mend and sew on buttons free of
charge. Peerless Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21
SIS Green .sIn It?,,

Leavenworth nut or lump
Screened,
So. so.
621 Kansas avenue.
Same room as Western Union Tel. Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-12-26

Somebody going off at half cock tells
the world OF farmers that peas are not
reliable, because he sowed them for ten
years successfully on the same piece OF
land and then they ceased TO grow well.' %
Rotation OF crops is the resort when one
will not do well on any given piece OF
land. II must be observed in the best OF
soils. Corn will not grow perpetually
on bottom lands even and yield as well
as 1t would If rotation was practiced
with grass. Insects multiply above or
below the surface, and a peculiar kind
of worm is the result when legumes are
grown too long on any one piece Of land.
The grasses will grow continuously, as
Lawes and Gilbert nave demonstrated,
but no legume Is certainly reliable.
while we have seen the clovers grow
with the grasses for many years in sue
c~ession. where they were not pastured
too closely.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-12-26
The Cause of Rheumatj,,p.

The cause Of rheumatism is lacIic acid
In the blood. To his acid are due the
aches and pains, the swollen joints, the
sharp, agoniZing twinges. Rheuma-
tism affects the limbs. arms. back and
hips, causing misery day and night;
stiffness Of the joints, lameness. swell
ings, agony. Rheumatism can be cured
only by purifying the blood. Do not
waste time and money on linaments or
n applications. Do not daily with
unknown medicines. cure rheumatism
at once, surely, safely, promptly. per
'manently. by purifying the blood with
Hoods Sa~rsaparilla. Thousands Of
cures Of this and other blood diseases
conclusively prove that Hoods Sarsl-
parilla has wonderful curative power.
The great merit OF Hoods Sarsaparllla
has given It the first place among medi-
cines. II is the reason for its wonderful
cures. 1t is the explanation Of its enGr-
NOUS sales Hoods SarsaparIlla stands
not only upon It's record Of cures in the
past, though this Is unequaled by any
other medicine. but Ii is today curing
thousands Of cases Of catarrh, rheuma-
tism, scrofuIa. dyspepsia and many
other blood diseases. 1t is today the
medicine which the people take to give
then health. strength. pure blood. good
appetite ans digestive power.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-12-26

~IOkE-MAkINC TRADE.
A Fl~ourisbing Gothamite Industry of a
Very Peculiar Nature.

The business Of joke making and
short-verse writing is a trade in itself
and has its center in New York. In al
most every city or large town there are
n or two bright wits who have crack
ed some exceptional jokes which some
comic paper has printed and paid for.
In many places there is some local
punster whose efforts are the pride of
his narrow circle. But only in New
York does this work center itself. When
i speak of joke writing as a business
with some | mean it literally. There is
a coterie of about forty writer's, most of
whom live in New York, who do moth
ing but write for the comic papers.
They do not wait for a happy inspira-
ton, but make the inspiration come to
them. They write jokes and verses for
their living. and with some of them it
is a very good living indeed. These
are the men the comic papers depend
upon for most of their material. and at
least ten of them make from $40 to $50
a week lust joke writing" Some of
these are we'll known to the general
public from their names over verses or
short sketches. But some of them
again, who write merely short "squibs,"
are known only to the editor.
1t Is no uncommon thing for any one
of these men TO turn out from so to 200
jokes (brand new, warranted not to
fade) a week, and 10 bits of verse. The
professional joke writer frequently sits
down without an idea in his head. Some
turn of speech comes to him-he writes
down his joke on a small rectang ular
bit of paper, just the size to slip into an
envelope conveniently. That joke or
his train of thought suggests another,
and on he goes until in two hours he
may have written twenty-five jokes.
Then the business part of it comes in.
BY a system of special bookkeeping he
enters the head of each joke in a book
and places opposite the title of the pa
per 10 which the joke is sent. As q
general thing he will put twenty-five
squibs which. he has just finished in an
envelope with an addressed and di-
rected envelope" inside, and start the
package on its tour around the world
of humor.
He sends it first to the paper which
pays the highest price aud then in regu-
lar order from weekly to weekly until
he has exhausted the list and gotten
down to where they pay as little as 10
tents per joke-a starvation price for
the professional humorist. Suppose the
first paper to which he sent the pack
age took three jokes. When the others
came back be checks off the three as
"taken" and paid for" if the paper in
question pays on acceptance-and most
of them do to the leading writer. The
rest he sends to the second paper, which
may perhaps take four. The remain
ing jokes are again checked of and the
package started again. There are as
many as twenty-five papers and periodi-
Gals which pay for original jokes, so
tina. the humorist has an excellent
chance of getting rid of all jokes of a
series at scme price. OF course, he is
continually sending out new patches
to the first paper OIL his list and thence
to the others. so that his name and
his humor are continually before the
editors.-N. y. Advertiser.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-12-26
OKLAHOMA TRAGEDY.
A Man Drained With am AK and q
Woman Wounded.

ST Louis. Dec. ia special to the
Globe Democrat from Guthrie, Ok,
says the body Of a man about 40 year,
OF age, and that of a girl about II years,
were found yesterday morning lying in
the roadway beside their covered wagon
near Perkins, ok. The man had been
Drained with an axe, but the youns
woman, although badly wounded, was
still alive. AT IL o'clock last night.
news received by telephone from Langs
ton that a negro named Clemens was
accused of the crime. and that a posse
OF one hundred white men had dragged
him into the woodsh 10 lynch him
Sheriff Painter. of this county, was
asked To come to Langston with enough
men to quiet the mob. He left at mid
night with several deputies. The crime
was committed in the cotton belt OF
Lincoln county, in the midst OF a large
negro settlement. and the whole popula
ton of the surrounding towns Is reported
to be up in arms. David Boyd is said
to be the name of the man murdered
but it is not known whence the trav.
elers came.