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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
TORONTO HAS SUNDAY CARS
Interesting Contest in Which All of
Toronto Fiercely Participated.

Toronto, Ont, May 1S-On Saturday
the citizens of Toronto voted for the
third time on the question whether or
not the electric cars should be permit
ted to run on Sunday. A clause ia. the
agreement between the street railway
companies and the city provided that
no cars should run on Sunday until
the people of the city declared by
means of ballot box that they should
do so. The first vote on the question
was taken about four years ago, when
a majority of 5000 was rolled up
against the proposed innovation. The
advocates of Sunday traffic were not
then very enthusiastic. A comparative
ly small vote was pOIled and it was evi-
dent the question was not ripe. A
gradual change came over the people
however, and when the second vote was
taken three years ago the majority
against the cars was reduced to 100.
Since that time the question has been
live one and has occupied a good deal
of space in the newspapers, both
secular and religious. The Toronto
dailieS, with one exception, have sup
ported the movement vigorously, while
all the Methodist ministers and nearly
all of other denominations have been
pronounced antis. The voting on Sat
urdaV commenced promptly at 9 a. M
Both sides We're fully organized and
went into the fight with a degree of
energy not eQualled in municipal or pO-
litical contests. The women took a
prominent part. a surprisingly large
spectacle of ministers of the cloth
hustling around after dilatory voters
was refreshing. A very large vote was
pOlled-
When the returns began to come in
the streets in front of the newspap per
Offices were blocked and the air was
filled with alternate cheers and groans.
The total vote polled was %, 3S7. For the
cars, 16 1873; against, 1864 Majority
for the cars, 479. OF the six wards in
the city only two, Nos. Five and Six,
in the West End. gave majorities
against the cars, the business and cen
trail sections going for them.
The regular Sunday car service will
commence next Sunday. The total re-
ceipts OF the day will be donated to the
city hospital The antis take their de-
feat very badly, and there is talk of
getting out an injunction. The sore
spot is that the agreement with the
city allowed the railway company the
opportunity Of voting on the question
three years hence in case of defeat. but
if the vote was in favor of the railway
there could be no appeal for twenty
five years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
MURDER OR DROWNIN
One Hundred Farmers Search
ing for the Body of VIM.
Maddox.

Over 100 farmers. assisted by Sheriff
Kepley and Undersheriff Lucas are
searching the Kansas river at Valencia
today for the body of VIM. Maddox,
who is supposed to have been murdered
by tramps on Saturday night.
Maddox is a brother-in-law of B. F.
Pankey. who lives in Topeka, and he
has for some time been foreman and
manager of the Pankey ranch, near the
west line of Shawnee county.
Foreman Maddox was married a little
more than year ago He was a young
man of ability and was entrusted with
the entire management of the ranch.
He was a member of the odd Fellow
lodge at Silver Lake, and Saturday
night was the time of meeting, and
Maddox announced his intention of at
tending. Three or four neighbOrs, who
were to accompany him. failed to ap-
pear. and the young ranchman started
to make the trip alone He had about
800 with which he expected to pay the
men on the ranch which his wife ad-
Vised him to take with him because she
was alone in the house.
Maddox put his horse in a stable near
the river and hired a small row boat
of Ross Kennedy to cross the river. He
attended the lodge and was urged by
Amos HOllister to remain all night. He
replied that business was urgent at
home, as some cattle were to be ship
ped, and at 10 o'clock started for the
river to cross, as he came, by the boat.
That is the last seen of Maddox.
His wife became alarmed when he did
not return the following day, and yes
terday active search was commenced
one oar of the boat was found in a
pile of driftwood, but no trace of the
boat or of the missing man was dis
covered His tracks were discovered
on the north side of the river. showing
that he had reached the river and taken
the boat to recrOss, but there all clues
end.
Either he was drowned or met with
foul play.
Mr.. PanIzey boots the idea that the
man would have left home. His home
life was happy and he was respected by
everyone. He never drank liquor His
theory is that Maddox was waylaid
when he landed on the south side OF
the river and murdered and robbed, the
boat turned adrift or used by the muir
derers to escape. The boat could cas-
lily have been piloted down stream by
the aid of a single oar.
oherif Kepley is of the opinion that
| the man was murdered. but he thinks
| in the river below the scene Of the
| crime.
The authorities at Lawrence have
| been telegraphed to watch for the boat.
which was new and unpainted.
Dynamite is being used in the river
| today IN the hope that the body may be
! raised.
Maddox was well known in Topeka
w. c. Stephenson has sold the resi-
| Sixth street. to w f. Cross for SO, 900.
! The house is a seven room, two story
| dwelling and there is a lot and a half
| of ground.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
AT HAMILTON HALL.
Gov. Leedy Will Announce His Posi-
ton on Law Enforcement

Gov. Leedy will be the center of at
traction at the temperance mass meet
ing at Hamilton hall tonight. At the
meeting a week ago Gov. Leedy COM
planned because he was not given an
opportunity to speak, and tonight the
committee has decided to give him the
coveted opportunity He will accord
ingly make one of the principal ad-
dresses at the meeting.
Maj. J. K. Hudson will preside, and
it is thought there will be a large
crowd, for the people are very anxious
to know the position Gov. Leedy will
take. He has persistently refused to
say anything definite on the question
of prohibition and law enforcement
The other speakers will be Bishop
John H. Vincent. Charles S. GIeed and
H. @. Larimer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
CHAPMAN In JAIL.
The Sugar Trust Witness Has Two
ssCeIls' and All the Luxuries-

Washington, May 1S.-ElvertOn D.
Chapman, the sugar trust witness who
refused to- answer questions as to
whether he had acted as a broker for
any senators in speculatiOnS in sugar
trust, occupied a cell at the district Jail
last night and will continue therein for
25 days. Chapman surrendered himself
at4 clock yesterday in accordance with
an understanding previously reached.
The commitment papers were given
Deputy Marshal Cook, who, in private
carriage, escorted the banker to the dis
trict Jail. There he met Warden Leon
ard and soon took possession of his cell.
He was very cheerful and inclined to be
jocular in conversation. Two cells have
been assigned him, one for sleeping pur-
poses and the other as sitting and Of
flee room. Rugs cover the floor and
there is a table, brass bedstead and
chairs
The Jail will furnish him his ordinary
fare, while soups and fancy dishes, ,serv-
ed by a private waiter, will be sent to
him from a hotel. Mr.. Chapmans SEN
tence is for 80 days, which, with the re-
bate for good behavior, makes an act
ual period of % days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
DO YOU EAT SAUSAGE?
If You Do. Don't Eat Any While You
Are in Chicago.

Chicago, May 18.-AdditfonaI develop
ments in the murder mystery surround
ing the death of Mrs. Louisa Leutgert,
the imprisoned sausage manufacturer
wife, has led to the firm belief that if
Leutgert killed her he did so without
s.Ry help. There will be no attempt to
find any other accOmplices or make fur
ther arrests
Another witness was found today.
who is said to have told the officers
that he heard screams coming from the
sausage factory the night she is be-
Iieved to have been killed. Work is go
ing on in the big factory building and
the surrounding lot to find any trace
of the crime that is believed to have
occurred there The police have put
several detectives at work III the base
ment and on the first floor OF the
structure, where the watts are situated.
in one of which Mrs. Leutgert's bOndy
is supposed to have been destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
RUSSIA SETTLES IT.
Grave European Situation Improved
BY Quiet Threat of Force.

Grave European Situation Improved
BY Quiet Threat of Force.
Constantinople, May 1S.-There was
sudden and unexpected change in the
political situation shortly before noon
today. Russia quietly showed her hand
and thereby forced Germany and Tur-
key out of the game, to all intentS and
purposes. Last night and early this
morning, Turkey, supported by Ger
many was practically defying Russia,
France Austria, Great Britain and It
ally, insisting upon the annexation of
TheSSaly in addition to huge war in
demnity and seemingly was determined
to march upon Athens. The ministers
received official adVices from Sofia to-
day announcing that orders had been
issued for the partial mobilization of
the Bulgarian army possibly at the in
stigatiOn of Russia. There was a hur-
ried consultation of the ministers. The
war party was for further defiance but
in the end pacific counsels seemed to
have prevailed, for at 11:35 a. m. orders
cease hOstilitieS
The peace negotiations will now be
undertaken in real earnest and the
Greeks will most likely be spared any
further humiliation.
Lamia, May 18-7 a m-The Greeks
have abandoned Damokos.
Athens, May 18.-A private telegram
received here this morning announces
that the Greeks have abandoned AIrny-
ros, which has been occupied by l. 500
Turks. Gen. Snolensk is retreating on
KephalOsi
Athens, May 18.-CoL Vassos and Linn
bricis start for the front today with the
whole of the garrison of Athens
WHITE FLAG GOES UP
Athens, May 1S.-The Turks have
hoisted the white flag at Arta. from
which is judged that the Turkish com
mander has received Instructions that
an arrnistice has been agreed upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
THIS WAS HOG DAY.
Hogs Pouring Into the Market From
All Parts of the County.

did you know this was hog day?"
said Dr. Roby to a Journal reporter
this morning. well. I didn't, either,
until 1 started on my morning calls this
morning, but while out driving count
ed sc wagons loaded with hogs, all
bound, I suppose, for the packing house
Since coming to my office have seen
a dozen more pass, and I decided that
today was some kind of a swine family
anniversary"
The receipts of live hogs at the Wolff
Packing House yards have been unus
ually large today. The prices are good
and as this is the time of year that
farmers like to get rid of their hogs,
they are taking the opportunity of the
market. Hog loaded wagons commen-
ced to arrive in Topeka early this morn
ing, and up to noon dozens had passed
down Quincy street in the direction of
the Wolff company yards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
700 HUNDRED MERCHANTS
Sign q Memorial that the War in
Cuba Be Stopped.

New York, May 18--The memorial to
the secretary of state from leading
business men in New York Philadel-
phia, Boston and other cities. asking
for intervention on the part of the Uni
ted States to end the war in Cuba, has
excited intense interest in the business
world. It is probable that by the time
the document IS ready to be forwarded
to Washington it Will represent several
hundred millions of capital. Seven hun
dred New Ork merchants who have in
terests in Cuba have already signed it.
The memorial originated. as already
stated, with Lawrence Turnure, of
Lawrence Turnure & Co. the American
Representatives Of the Spanish bank in
Cuba, and among the first signers were
august Belmont & Co, James Edward
& Co, Mulera, Schamm & Co, Mosle
Bros, and a host of others. all having
direct business interests in the island.
The island is today on the verge of
bankruptcy, said Mr.. Turnure ''Ameri-
can property is going to ruin and un-
speakable barbarities are being perpe-
trated- This government should no
longer remain inactive"
The great point made in the memOr-
ial and the reason for the presentment
OF that document at present is that if
something is not done by the govern
ment now there will be no need of its
being done later One year more of war
and American interests and invest
ments in Cuba Will have been totally
destroyed.
As a matter of fact now. the trade he
tween the two countries has been re
duced over rs per cent. as pointed out
in the memorial and the value of prop
erty investments in the island is but
one remove from the zero point The
rainy season in Cuba is about begin
ming. and after two years abandonment
to the rains and wind houses and plan
tatiOn machinery are in q condition tC
be made utterly ValueleSs by a few
months more of exposure If the wal
does not stop before next year every
piece of American property on planta-
tfons must be replaced in toto
Merchants in other cities have beer
0uested to send back their sigma lures
BY what individuals or upon what date
the document will be submitted to the
secretary of state has not been decided
All signers have agreed to prevent pub
lication of the memorial until it is in
the secretary's hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
COUNTIES LOSE PEOPLE.
Western Counties Still Suffer From
Continued Emigration.

D. Coburn of the state board of agricul-
ture, for 1897. from II western Kansas
counties. compared with 1896, show net
loss of population during the year of 953.
Seven counties show a gain of 76S, ap-
portioned as follows: Comanche 8; Ellis
2s1; Cove 1O2; Graham PA; Kiowa 81; Sher>
idan 29; Stafford II.
Ten counties showing a decrease of 1721
total net loss of 953 are as follows: Fin
ney 1872; Greeley 172: Haskell 11S; Hodge
man 216; Lane 2; Logan 349; Ness 1O9;
Pawnee 235; Rocks 2S3; Thomas IS.
The official returns from these couns
ties for 1897 and the census of 1896 fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
New Reformatorv Supt.

Capt. c. D. Arnold of Cherokee coun-
ty will be the new superintendent of
the Hutchinson reformatOry, succeed
ing J. Q. o. Morse of Wellington. The
board has not held meeting and elect
ed Mr.. Arnold, but the appointment has
been agreed upon by the governor and
members of the board of mana gers. The
appointment of W. T. Hopkins. editor
of the Herington Tribune has been
agreed upon for assistant superintend-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
BIG IMPROVEMENT
Santa Fe to Add a Large Building to
It's Plant Here.

The Santa Fe company will soon be-
sin work erecting an immense car shed
in this city, large enough to shelter 80
freight cars. which would require at the
least calculation more than three thou
sand feet of space Freight cars aver
age sc feet in length.
The sheds will be used to shelter cars
while undergoing painting and repair
ing.
Although the expenditure of the mon
ey has not yet been authorized it is said
that work will soon begin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
TODAY'S APPOINTMENTS.

Washington, May 1S.-The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate:
Justice-Wm. w. Morrow of Califor-
MIA to be United States circuit judge
for the ninth Kentucky judicial dis
trict; Morgan Thomas of Kentucky to
be solicitor of internal revenue
Navy-Past Assistant Engineer F. H
Eldridge to be chief engineer in the ma
w.
Interior-Samuel G.. Morse of Wash
ington to be agent for the Indians of
the Neah Bay agency in Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
Harrison Kelley Getting Bettar

EX-Congressman Harrison Kelley
who has been seriously i'll at his home
in Burlington, is reported to be improv-
ing with the proba bility of recovery
decidedly in his favor at this time Gov
Ieedy was summoned to Mr. KeIIey's
bedside Saturday. He returned to the
city today and reported Mr. KeIley's
condition greatly improved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
wichita Bank Dividend.

Washington. May 1S.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has declared a divi-
dend of 10 per cent in favor of the cred
itors of the defunct State National bank
of Wichita, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
Ladies',

The Levi Millinery company has a
special announcement on the third page
of this issue which will be of great in
terest to everybody in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18
BAYoNETs AND BREAD.

The Former as Necessary as the Lat
ter, Says Senator Mason.
Washington, May 1s.-The Morgan Gu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18

stored to Mrs. Palmer's head'in time for
her to join in the procession to the
czarfna's audience room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-18

dence of J. NJ. Hollinshade, at SIT West
Sixth street. to w f. Cross for SO, 600.
The house is a seven room, two story
dwelling and there is a lot and a half
of ground.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-13

Mrs. Stephen Robbins is the wife Of a
prominent farmer living on q large and we'll
kent plantation just at the edge OF Monroe,
La They have resided in this community
but two years, having moved here from lllt-
nois The change was made for the benefit
Of Mrs. Robbins health, her physicians hav-
Ing advised her that it was the only hope Of
her ever rcgaining her lost health.
"Threc years ago this last winter" said
Mrs Robbins. " i was very sick with that
most treacherous disease, the grippe. | had
"a very severe time with it, but was able to
get out after being confined 10 my home
several weeks. l think went out too
soon, for L Immediately contracted cold
aud had q relapse, which is a common occur
renee with that disease. For several more
weeks ] was confined to the house and after
this [ did not fully recover until recently.
j was able to get out again, but was quite
q different woman
My former strong constitution was wreck
ed and / was dwndling mass of skin
and bones. My blood was thin and l had
grown pale and sallow. My lungs were so
affected that ] thought I was going into con-
sumption. During my illness had lost thirty
pounds in weight. / tried 10 regain my
strength and former good health by trying
different medicines and physicians, but noth-
inc seemed TO help me. My appetite was
gone, and when / ate the food il would not
say ON my stomach.
The only thing my physician said for me
10 do was to take q change of climate, and on
his advice / came here. At first ! seemed
benefited but to my sorrow it proved to be
only temporary, and in a few months ] was
i'm my former condition. The color had left
my checks, ! had no energy, and life was a
misery. / had become a burden to myself
and family. Finally happened to read in
q newspaper of how DR.. Williams Pink
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-13

A WOman's Strong Constitution Wrecked.
Effects Of a TreaCherOus Disease.
A Wonderful Case.
From III HnNettn. Monroe. u.

Pills for Pale People had effected a miracu.
ious cure with the same disease which
neighbOr of mine had in Illinois.
On the strength Of this testimonial ! de-
cided at once TO give the medicine trial. /
accordingly sent for box of Or. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People and gave the
pills a thorough trial. ] did not notice any
change till [ had tried the second box. /
was discouraged a little with the result Of
the first box, but knowing that should not
expect a sudden cure Of such o chronic case
as mine, / tried the second box with the re-
suit that Immediately began getting better
] used five boxes Of these pills and was COM
pletely cured, as you see me to-day, weigh
ing more than ever before"
As evidence of the truthfulness Of her
story Mrs. Robbins volunteered to make
the following sworn statement;
81 hereby affirm that the above statement
is every word exact and true"
MRS. STEPHEN ROBBINS.
"Monroe La. March 2, 1897"
Subscribed and sworn to before me, a
Notary Public in and for the Parish Of Winn,
State Of Louisiana, this the I'd day Of March,
1897. AMOS r. JEssUPs, Notary PUbhc
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain. in a condensed form, all the ele.
ments necessary TO give new life and rich.
ness to the blood and restore shattered nerves.
They are an unfailing specific for such dis.
eases as loComotOr ataxia, partial paralysis,
ST.. Ntus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia rheuma-
tism, nervous headache, the after effect of Ia
grippe. palpitatiOn Of the heart pale and
sallow compilations all forms of weakness
either in male or female. Pink Pills are
sold by all dealers, or will be sent postpaid
ON receipt Of price, 80 cents a box, or six
hoXes for $3.50 (they are never sold in bulk
or by the 1907 by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-13
NIAGARA FALLS.
Low Rate Excursions via Pennsylvan.
Railroad.


Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company WI.
run series Of ten-day excursions to Niagara
Falls, leaving Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington on July %, August and 49,
and September 4 and 49, An experienced
tourist agent and chaperon accompany each
excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return passage
ON any regular train, exclusive of limited
express trains, within ten days will be sold
at $40 from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington and all points on the Delaware Divi
sion; S07O from Lancaster; $500 from
Altoona and Harrisburg; S8.25 from Wilkes
barre; $3.50 from Williamsport; and at pro
portonate rates from other points, A stop
over win be allowed at Buffalo, Rochester
and Watkins returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor ears ant
day coaches will be run with each excursion
For further information apply to neaTes
ticket agent or address Geo. w. Boyd
Assistant General Passenger Agent BroaC
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-13
Personally-Uonducted Tours via Pennsyl.


That the public have come to recognize the
fact that the best and most convenient
method of pleasure travel is that presented
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company S
personally y-condueted tours, is evidenced by
the increasing popularity Of these tours.
Under this system the lowest rates are OBJ
tanned, for both transportation and hotel ac-
commodation An experienced tourist agent
and chaperon accompany each tour to look
after the comfort of the passenger.
The following tours have been arranged foI
the season of 1897 -
To Niagara Falls, excursion tickets good to
return within ten days will be sold on July
%. August . and 19, September and 1G, at
rate of $40 from Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington. These tickets include
transportation only, and will permit of stop
over within limit ut Buffalo, Rochester, and
Watkins ON the return trip.
Two ten-day tours to Gettysburg, Luray
Cavcrus, Natural Bridge, Virginia Hot
Springs, Richmond, and Washington, Sep
tember % and October - Rate, S65 from
New York, 1858 from Philadelphia.