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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
RUsH-VANDIVERT FEUD.
Breaks Out Again at Larned-Ex-
Judge Sued for $4,000

Larned. July 1.-THE old feud be-
tween J. W. Rush and ex-Judge Vandi-
vert has broken out again and the citi-
Zens of Larned are lining up on the
side on which their respective sympa-
thieS tend.
The latest phase is a suit brought
by J. w Rush against Judge Vandi-
vert for $25, coo for false Imprisonment
permanent injury and impairment to
health, injury of reputation and stand
ing in the community where he lives
and the world at large. total destruc-
ton of business and credit and render
ing him insolvent and a bankrupt and
in addition to the above that he was
forced to employ attorneys at a great
expense. Associated with Vandivert in
the action are w. H. Vernon and G.
kinsley, s. r. Peters of Newton, E. A
Austin of Topeka and c. n. Sterry of
Los Angeles, Cal.
In addition to the above, Mr. Rush
sued him for 5000. This, it is charged
was for money that Vandivert borrow
ed in December. 1895, to go to Old Mex
leo to see a bull fight.
c. J. Chaddick also brought suit for
S3S, the value of a suit of clothes pur-
chased before the holidays last year
o. F. and E. r. Norwood are about
to commence suit against J. c. Fry, his
bondsmen and others for taking pos
session of and destroying the Norwood
stock of dry goods, through which the
First National bank lost several thous-
and dollars.
In connection with this suit crops out
the fact that anyone who holds a re-
ceiver's certificate against the First
National bank can get it cashed for
100 cents on the dollar on presentation
This is due to the efforts of Mr.. J. w.
Rush.
Judge Vandivert had been out of the
city some time, when suddenly appear
ing last week service for the various
suits was secured upon him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
ATE UNDER FALSE PRErENsE
Tramp Jailed at Hutchinson for Sc.
curing a Meal

Hutchinson, July IA man was
placed in Jail here Saturday for OBJ
tanning something to eat under false
pretsnSeS.
Friday evening he appeared at the
Grand Central hotel and announced that
he was hungry. had no money and told
of two little children who were starry
ing.
Bruce Shadduch, proprietor of the ho-
tel fixed him up a nice basket of food.
But it was soon discovered that he was
fake and his children were myths
Then the righteous wrath of the no
tel keeper overlook the glib tongued
tourist, and he was hurled into the
grasping embrace of the law. He was
held today while the case was investi-
gated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
TARIFF TROUBLE BEGINS.
There Has Been Smooth Sailing Be-
fore Compared With What the
Conferees Have Encountered.

Washington. July 12.-The tariff con-
ferees have struck some snag in their
work. The minor matters were easily ad-
justed but on all important features there
has been no agreement and the outlook
today was that several reports would
have to be made before an adjustment
could be reached. The house conferees
are standing sohdly by their bill and the
senate conferees are no less tenacious
The senate conferees have laid before
the house members the condition in the
senate where there is no actual majority
of the Republicans and where other than
Republican votes are necessary to pass
the bill or adopt conference report. They
asserted than in "a the Democrats were in
better shape in the senate than the Re
publicans now as they had an actual ma
jority, yet the house was finally COM
PEELED to accept the senate bill in order
to pass it.
The members of the house are standing
by their bill nevertheless and have told
the senators that they cannot eccept the
senate amendments on many important
items. The more important features of the
bill are not settled and the conferees find
trouble on it was outside the sugar. coal.
wood and lead. The lumber has been in
dispute and the house conferees have in
sisted that the house rate on white pine
must be accepted and they have been sup
ported in this by Senator Burrows. of
Michigan. The house rate was 81 and the
senate reduced it to 81.
The senate conferees say that if the
house rate is restored, it will provoke a
long discussion in the senate and that no
one can tell when the bill would get out
of the senate again.
Straw mating which the senate put on
the free list is an item of contention. The
house conferees have refused to accept
even the rate which was originally report
ed in the senate bill and stand for the
house rate. Burlaps, cotton ties and 9TH
items which were placed on the free
list by the senate met with great hos
tility from the house conferees and SO
offered by the senate members has been
accepted. The house conferees are also
insisting upon higher compensatory duties
manufactures of cotton on account of
the duty of 20 per cent on raw material.
The senate conferees in addition to
presenting the present political complex
ion of the senate have pointed out the
difficulty that will occur if several re-
ports of partial agreements and disagree
rnents are made. They told the house
members that it will lead to endless dis
sussion, that they have no power to force
a vote and that there is not a majority in
the senate to keep the senate in session
in case of a filibuster against the confer
ence report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Dose of Cocaine Proves Fatal.

Lyndon, July 12.-Dr. ]. I. Sweezy,
a prominent physician of this place and
coroner of Usage county, died this
morning from an overdose of cocaine
administered by himself Saturday
evening he complained of being worn
cut and oppressed by the heat, and said
he would spray himself with cocaine
before retiring. About midnight he
was found in the hallway of the hotel
at which he boarded. in a delirious con-
dition. Medical aid was Immediately
summoned and everything possible was
done to relieve the intense suffering of
the unfortunate man, without avail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
FUSION IN SUMNER.
Popplist Central Committee Denounce
Elk. Governor Lewelling.

Wellington, July 1.-THE Populist
and Democratic central committees in
session here Saturday agreed upon a
standard.
The Democrats are to have the office
of county clerk. Both committees had
a large attendance. The Populist COM
mittee passed ringing resolutions in
dorsing Senator F'orney and Represent
atives Hackney and Harbaugh, APPROX
ing the veto of the senate railroad bill,
calling upon Governor Leedy to call the
legislature together as soon as posi-
BILE, denouncing the governor for ap-
pointing a Sedgwick county man grain
inspector at Wellington. and calling
upon him to remove Lewelling, who
is severely arraigned, from the state
railroad commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

BLUE ADMINISTRATIONS asking for
more than $4,000 worth of repairs, and
new bridges have been filed with the
county clerk. All had to be refused for
Task of funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
BoTKIN GETTING PENSIONS.
The Kansas Congressman Working
for His Constituency.

Washington, July 12.-Congressman
J. D. Botkin is takin especial interest
in the pension claims of old soldiers
The following pensions have been al
lowed through his efforts in that line:
Charlotte E. Banfill, Garden City, So
per month from July 3, 1895; John l.
Branson, Kincaid, IS; ]. H. Champion,
Mound City, Sc from November 9, 1891,
Harrod Winfield. IS from June 10, 1895;
Thos. Higgins, Fort Scot, 81 increase.
Geo. H. B. Hopkins, Prescott, $12 from
June u. 1896; Josiah Loonis. Basset-
LoveIace, 81 from 1865, 81 from 1889. Sc
from 1890 and $40 from November, 1890
]. W. Stiffier, Carthage, Mo, Sc from
March Z. 1896; John r. Towles, Parsons.
son, Winfield, $12 from June p, 1895;
Alfred r. Wayne, Mound City, IS from
August, 1896; Julia a. Wade, Winfield,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

Sudden End of Honeymoon.
Atchison, July 1Z-Andrew AIcKeey-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
FANATIC TAKES HIS LIFE.
Half -Crazad Religious Enthusiast
Commits Suicide at Eureka.

Eureka, July PA. a. Watson, a
half-crazed religious enthusiast, COM
mitted suicide Saturday night by shoot
ing himself in the head with a revolver.
The tragedy occurred in room of Ho-
tel Greenwood, and was not discovered
until Sunday morning
Watson resided at Reece, ten miles
west of this place, and was formerly
station agent for the Missouri Pacific
railroad. Some months ago he began
to preach, claiming to have received a
special divine revelation and created
considerable local excitement The pub
ed. but he some followers. His family
consists of a wife and three children
Watson left written directions as to
the disposition of his affairs. and new
ly prepared statement of his reasons for
self-destruction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Hughes Divorce Valid.

Judge Hazen today refused to reopen
the James L. Hughes divorce case
Hughes second wife secured a divorce
while he was out of the state. He took
their child and went to Louisiana after
Judge Hazen had made an order that
the child should not be taken out of the
county. Before he returned Mrs.
Hughes secured a divorce and he asked
Judge Hazen to set aside the decree.
Hughes was a prominent farmer living
three miles north of Topeka but he has
lost most of his property and his mari
was divorced from his first wife several
wears ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
GEO. ]. BARKER MOVING.
The Lawrence Represen tative Will
Open a Law Office in K c., Mo

Barker of Lawrence, member of the
present house of representatives from
Douglas county, is moving to Kansas
City Mo, where he will open up a law
office.
Judge Bankers removal from the
state clears up the political atmosphere
in the Second congressional district. He
has been prominently spoken of as
candidate for the Republican nominal
ton for congress in that district and
would have made a formidable candi-
date
The Republican nomination for con-
gress in the Second district, it is thought
win now lie between Chas. F. Scott of
lola, and J. d. BrowerSock of Law
renee
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TO FEED 10000 SHEEP.
Immense Feed Yards to be Located
Near MarysviIle

Marysville, July IL. Juckes of
Kansas City, Mo, representing sheep
feeding firm, is about to locate a feed
ing yard in the vicinity of Marysville
and is negotiating for 10000 bushels of
corn. 10000 bushels of oats and 600 tons
of hay to feed to the sheep.
This firm, one of the largest in the
United States, has sc, 600 feeders on the
western range, and they will be fed in
Kansas this winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Wichita Man Missing.

Wichita, July 12-Relatives of North
Postlewaite notified the authorities to-
month ago and they are unable to To-
cate him. He started to Boyd, little
town in Barton county, to visit rela-
tives, but they report that he never
reached there. A short time before he
disappeared he was robbed of several
hundred dollars, presumably by a
stranger whom he permitted to share
was crowded. This stranger, who claim
ed to be a real estate man, disappeared
the same day Postlewaite left town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

OBERLIN-There has not been any hot
winds in Decatur county yet. All kinds
of crops are immense. The farmers and
all others are feeling good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
A sunstroke Victim. Dead

A. W. Reed, a brother of w. H. Reed,
the furniture dealer. died yesterday
morning from the effects of a sunstroke
received last week. Mr.. Reed was pros
trated during the hot weather of last
week, and was una BILE to rally from the
shock. He was 20 years old and leaves
a family all grown. The funeral was
held this morning from his late resi-
dence, 1919 Kansas avenue, and the re-
mains were taken to his former home
in Sabetha Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
INSANE WOMAN SHOOTS.
Cawker City Woman Fires a Pistol at
a Neighbor and is Sent to
the Asylum.

Cawker City, July 12-Early last
Saturday morning, Mrs. Terrfll. who
imagined she had some sort of griev-
ance against Mrs. L. L. Ensign, armed
herself with pistol and proceeded to
the residence of Mrs. Ensign and shot
In the window at her. barely missing
her victim. Mayor Goepel was sent
for and on arrival found Mrs TerriIl
with the pistol still in her hand and
promptly relieved her of the weapon
Upon examination by the probate
Mrs Terrill was adjudged insane and
was taken to the asylum at Topeka Her
eldest boy was sent to the reform
school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

DOWNS-Ex-Sherif G. B. Ruggles has
returned from a stay of several weeks at
his colony in Colorado. Mr.. Ruggles, al
though president of the colony, seems dis
posed, as a matter of ordinary caution, to
keep his farm in this county to preside
over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Because She Hadn't "BOiled''
Shirt Ready for Him.
ONLY Is YEARS OLD.
Cousin to a Noted Count Dies a
AXteu.
Other Kansas News of a Gener-
al Nature.

independence, July 12.-Albert Ffske
was placed in jail here Saturday charg-
ed with attempting to murder his moth
er at CoffeyviKe.
Young F'iske is 16 years old and had
been demolishing his mothers premises
with an axe because she did not have
ready for him a boiled shirt to suit his
taste and was trying to chop her head
off when the officers gathered him in.
The boy doesn't seem to realize his
offense and appears very Indifferent. He
will be sent to the reform school,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
MENAND MONEY FOR STRIKERS
Tenders of Both Received From All
Over the Country.

Columbus, O.. July 12.-President
Ratchford of the Mine Workers return
ed here today. He found messages
from Samuel Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor E. V. Debs, T. V.
Powderly, the Labor League of West
ern Pennsylvania. NJ. J. Carrick of the
Painters and Decorators Union of
America, L. r. Thomas of the Pattern
makers National league and w. D. Ma
hon of the Street Railway national or
ganiZation, each rendering men and
money to go wherever Mr.. Ratchford
directed. Mr.. Mahon was present in
person.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Teachers, Examination Zoo Hard.

Abilene, July 12.-The examiners of
applicants for teachers certificates de-
clare that the questions sent out by
State Superintendent Stryker were the
most puzZling ever known and if the
papers are vigorously marked less than
half the applicants will pass. In Geary
county only II out of So were successful
The raising of the standard for third
grade certificates to an average of 80 in
stead of 20 ner cent is looked on as an
injustice, as a large number of certifi-
Gates were granted in April on the 20
per cent average.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Tramps' Drunken Orgies

Horton, July ia gang of about
twenty tramps have been camped the
past week down near the Rock Island
ice house. They were apparently well
supplied with money Several kegs
and cases of beer were taken to their
camp and a continuous drunken brawl
and fight ensued. Two of the leaders
were finally landed in Jail and the rest
left the community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
WILL SLOWLY WARM UP.
But Tomorrow Will be Cool Day
Only Went to rs Today.

Weather Observer Jennings says that
the cool wave will stay with us another
day, but that by tomorrow evening it
will be somewhat warmer. Today on
Kansas avenue the temperature at 2
o'clock was IS degrees. The minimum
temperature for the night was reached
shortly after 8 o'clock this morning when
it was 60 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
County Clerks Come to Topeka.

The state board of equalization will
commence its work for this year on
next Wednesday, equalizing the prop
erty tax over the state. The board is
composed of State Auditor Morris, State
Treasurer Hef1ebower and Secretary of
State Bush The board will be in ses-
sion about two weeks, and during that
time many of the county clerks over the
state will appear before it THE coun-
ty clerks never transact much bust
ness" seid State Auditor Morris but
they like to come to Topeka because
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

SION
They, together with the free silver
Republicans, will meet in a joint con-
vention at Wellington about August L
and nominate a candidate for judge.
Sumner county has 10 delegates, Cow
ley IL All persons who voted for
Bryan can participate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Parting Gifts to Col and Miss Smith

Leavenworth. July 12.-The Leaven-
worth club Saturday afternoon, bust
ness men and other friends gave Gov
ernor Smith of the Soldiers home, a full
set of the Encyclopedia Britannica
bound in morocco. Ex-United States
Senator Caldwell made the presentation
speech. At the home the Kelley chap
ter gave the colonel's daughter, Miss
Daisy, solid silver loving cup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
LEVEL MUST VACATE.
The Sugar Mill Island Not Subject to
Pre- mption.

District Judge Hazen decided today
that the island opposite the sugar mill
belongs to Mrs. Emma Pape and Frank
Level who preempted the property will
have to get off. Level found that the
land had never been surveyed and he
accordingly filed his claim to it in the
land office and built a house and has
since lived there. Mrs. Pape brought
suit to eject him and the suit was de-
cided today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
FROM KANSAS TOWNS
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

LARNED-At the last meeting of the
Fishing club, Lee Ainsworth swore to
catching a six-pound catfish and was
voted the champion gold fish badge, till
some member can prove larger fish. In
his affidavit the claimant of the badge
of honor must state the weight of the
fish, when, where and how caught, kond of
bait and formula used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
COUSIN TO A COUNT.
Samuel Castellane, q Noted Pioneer,
Dies at Axtell.

Axtell, July 12.-Samuel Tumas Cas-
tellane who died at his home near here
Friday morning, was the son of a re-
evolutionary soldier and the youngest of
a family of II children.
He was born in New Jersey, July 6,
1916, settled on his farm in Kansas in
1870. He is a first cousin of the father
of Count Casstellane who married Miss
Anna Gould.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
BODY FLoArED 80 MILES.
Colored Boy Drowned at Leaven-
worth Last Week Found at z. C.

Leavenworth, July 12.-The body of
the colored boy picked up four miles
northeast of Independence Friday morn
ing was identified yesterday as that of
Hugh Scott of this city. Young Scott
left his home a week ago with three
companions to go swimming In a creek
near LeavenwOrth. His companions
saw him drowned, and a search was
made for the body, but to no avail. That
was the last seen or heard OF him until
the body was found Friday so miles
from where he was drowned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

er. aged 4s years, a prominent and
wealthy citizen, died today of kidney
and liver complications. The deceased
was married on July 1 of this year to
Miss Bertha Scheible. They had been
engaged for a long time and their we'd
ding had been frequently postponed on
account of Mr. McKeever's health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
WHITE PLANTED THE TREES
Which are Being Made Into a Barn
on His Farm

Huron. July 12.-John A White, one
of our most prosperous farmers, is
building a new barn, size 26x36.
The most peculiar feature of the barn
is that when finished it will contain IS
different kinds of lumber. of which
seven were made from trees planted
and raised by Mr.. White himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Rate War at Troy.

Troy. July 1.-THE Grand Island rail-
road first advertised a rate of 65 cents
for the round trip from here to St Joe
Sunday, the usual excursion rate being
90 cents. The Rock Island railroad cut
this TO so cents, it is said, because they
had no notice of the reduction The
Grand Island met this cut and the Rock
Island then went to 25 cents, where it
stood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Commander Botkin on the Reunion

LeavenwOrth, July 12--COmmander-
in-chief Botkin of the state G.. A R. is
a guest of c. L. Knapp. He conferred
with the Carnival club about the Octo-
Der reunion, which, he says, will be the
largest ever held in Kansas. He has
been assured by Commander PIatt of
the Missouri department that the lat
ter and staff and many posts will at
tend. Mr.. BOtkin believes that politics
should be excluded from the reunion
and that a militia day would contribute
to the success of the affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
Elmont Band Offers Services.

Secretary Swayze of the committee
today received a letter from Mana ger
Pence of Pence's band of Elmont Of
fering the committee the services of the
band free for floral day at the Fail Fes-
tivaL The hand participated in the
Festival last year. 1t is made up of %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
M'PHERsoN's FESTIVAL.
Topeka's Example Being Followed by
One of the Smaller Towns

Mcpherson. July Eat the last
meeting of the Commercial club it was
decided to have a tournament or fall
festival with various contests games
etc 1t is to be held about the first of
october, and it is proposed to have also,
and old settlers picnic in connection.
The whole programme will be arranged
soon and due notice will be given ac-
cOmpanied by an Invitation to the peo-
pie of Mcpherson county to come in
and have a grand time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
No New Trial for Hubbard.

Judge T. F. Carver refused TO give
A D. Hubbard, convicted of embezzle-
ment, a new trial. Hubbard was in
court, but was not sentenced. His at
torneyS are preparing to take the case
to the supreme court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
National Convention Epworth Leagu,

Meets in Toronto, July 1918. Santa Fe
Route will sell round trip tickets for
$26.40 for all trains Of July IL and II and
for train No 2, July Is. Additional par
ticulars may be had by applying to agent
Santa Ee Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12
TrampIed to D ath by a Horse.

city of the death of Ray Thompson,
living northeast of Parsons, on Friday
by a vicious horse. The boy was en-
deavoring to break the horse and had
succeeded in putting a saddle upon his
back, but scarcely had the lad mounted
the horse when he was thrown to the
ground and trampled to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-12

NEWTON-Ran Ullman of Potwin. was
held up two miles north of here Saturday
afternoon by John Stuart of Lexington,
Mo-, and robbed of $3.50. Ullman came to
town and informed the authorities
Stuart was captured near the place of the
robbery and brought here and lodged in
Jail.
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NORDICA HAS A RELAPSE,
Prima Donna's Physicians Say She is
Not Making Satisfactory Prograss-

London, July 1.-THE condition of
Lillian Nordica, the prima donna who
has been seriously i'll a the Hotel Savoy
for some days, is grave. It was thought
yesterday that she was out of danger
but her physicians say that at mid
night last night she was not making as
favorable progress towards recovery as
expected.