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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Santa Fe Route-CaIifornia limited

Leaves Topeka Sunday and Thursday
at 1913 a. m. and arrives at Los An
gaIes in fifty -four hours. Its equip
ment consists of luxurious Pullman
palace sieepers, buffet smoking library
ear. and dining car through. A limited
train in every sense of the word. Par
ticulars and literature may be obtain
ed from agent A, T. & S. F. Ry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
BIG PEvENUE IN DOGS.
Public Library Realizes q Goodly
Sum-Record Broken.

Wyandotte. Nov. 29-Since the Pub
lie Library association has taken hold
of the dog tax matter, there has been
a great increase in the number of dog
tax licenses The number yesterday
reached 2. O79 which is nearly 500 more
than have ever been issued in a single
year before.
Sarah Richards of the library assoc
citation has the matter of dog taxes on
her hands, and she is acquitting her
self in admirable style. Mrs. Richards
has had warrants issued for over 200
delinquent dog owners This has
served to scare the rest into action in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
KILLED AND ROBBED.
Fate of a Marion Man Found at the
CaueY Bridge.

Independence. Nov. 29-Saturday
while out hunting two boys found the
dead body of a man lying by the road,
near Caney. There was u large hole
in the back of his head, which was
probably caused from a load from
shotgun at close range, and everything
indicated that the man had been muir
dered From papers found in his
pockets il was learned that his name
was Abe Curchin, and that his home
was at Marion.
A Miss Murphy. who was at Caney
assisting in eVangelistic work, says she
knows the family and has heard of this
man. VINO was considered welI-to- do.
He is said to have been partially blind.
on his person was found a pOstoffice or
der for $40, issued at EmpOria, and pay
able at Chicago. No money was found
on his person. but an empty sack such
as money IS carried in, was found near
his body, indicating robbery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
ASTOR AT AR. r. MEETING.
Probable Extension of the FindIay,
TT. WAYNE & Western.

Findlay. O., Nov 29.-John Jacob As
tor and other directors of the Findlay,
Fort Wayne & Western railway are
holding a meeting here this afternoon.
The supposed object is to consider the
matter of the extension of this line east
ward from Findlay.
A survey has been made for an ex-
tension of the Findlay, Fort Wayne &
Western road from its present western
terminus at Fort Wayne to a junction
with the Illinois Central 20 miles south
Of Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
FOUND MONEY THEM.
Investigation of the Defunct Indiana
Banks Shows Enough Left for

English, Ind, Nov. 29.-Assignee Ar
mold has gone through the books of the
defunct banks and finds sufficient
funds to pay the claims in fun and
leave a surplus of S25, 600. The non
appearance of Cashier Willets in view
of this fact is a surprise to every body.
Fears are expressed for his mental con-
dition, as it is known that ne has been
subject to a great strain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
HIS ACCOUNTS ARE SHORT
And Revenue Collector Pratt is Re
moved From Office.

Albany. N. Y, Nov. 29-The Journal
is authority for the statement that
Louis w. Pratt, collector of internal
revenue for the Albany district, has
been peremptorily removed from office,
his chief deputy, Harlan P. Draper, be-
ing designated to act as collector until
a successor to Mr.. Pratt can be APP
pointed It is alleged that he is short
about $500 in his accounts with brew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
PINGREE'S NEW FIGHT.
Buys an Asphalt Lake so as to Fight
the Monopoly

Detroit, Nov. Ex-Governor Pfngree's OBJ
ject in getting possession of a Venezu-
elan asphalt lake is now asserted to be
for the purpose of breaking the asphalt
combine so that municipal ownership of
asphalt paving plants may be assured and
to permit the laying of asphalt pave
ments by local contractors instead of al
lowing the combine to monopolize the
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Pittsburg's Paid Fire Department.

Pittsburg. Nov. 29.-The city council
has passed an ordinance placing the
fire department of the city on a paid
basis. The chief and f1remen are to
receive salaries and are required to be
services. A fine team of horses has
been purchased and is now being
trained for the purpose of making the
runs to fires which have heretofore
been made by men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
81. Paul. Chieago Rateg cut Again.

Chicago and St. Paul and Minneapolis
have been cut again. the tariff coming
down from IS to 81, effective in both di-
rectiOns The Milwaukee was the road
to announce this latest cut, and in Civ
ing notice of the reduction it is said
that it had found that the brokers in
st. Paul were supplied with the tick
cts of one of its competitors. which
they were selling for 81. The number
of these tickets in the hands of the
brokers was. in the opinion of the pas
senger officials of the Chicago, Mil
wau1ee and St. Paul. positive proof
that there was a deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Santa Fe's Increased Earningsg

Chicago, Nov. 29.-The income of the
Santa Fe system from operation for
the month of October was $1,145, 148 an
increase of 1856, POI over the same
month of last year. For the four
months of the fiscal year to October
81, the income of the road from opera
ton has been $3,175,745, an increase of
1881, $50 over the corresponding period
of the nreceding wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Hatfield Dismisses His Case.

Glen Hatfield, the young man who
had the Rev. G. z. MOrrisOn's personal
effects attached for a debt which ne
claimed the Texas preacher had con-
tracted with him, has dismissed the case
and paid the costs. This releases the
goods and they have been given in
charge of Chief Steele.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
MADE THE coFFIN TOO SOON.
a Great Bend Carpenter Marries His
Deughter-in-Law After Prepar-
ing Her a Stroud.

Great Bend, Nov 29.-W- M Cara o
carpenter of this city. who asto1ish-
ed people last winter by MAKING two
collins, one for his wife and the other
for his daughter-in-law. both of whom
We're at the time not expected to live
was Saturday married to the daughter
fn-law. Jessie H. Gage
Last spring Mr. Cages wife died and
vas buried IN the coffin prepared for
her. After her death the daughter-in-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Brother OF Senator Plnmb.

The Phillipsburg Dispatch says:
Charles Plumb of this county, brother
of the late Preston B. Plumb. walked
a distance of sixteen miles Tuesday to
visit with friends, Notwithstanding the
fact he is in his ninetieth year. Mr..
Plumb is hale and hearty, and neither
acts nor looks more than fifty years
old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
To be Warmer Tom orrow

Weather Observer T. B.Jennings says
that tomorrow the air will be somewhat
warmer, and the indications are that it
Will be a clear day This vicinity is
now in an area of barometer normal for
this time OF the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Water Scarce at Neodesha.

Neodesha, Nov. Blowing to the dry
weather the entire flow of Fail river is
used to run the refinery at this place
After the water has been used it is
again returned to the river through q
drain leading south from the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29

law gradually improved until now,
while still an invalid, she is in no
danger
About three months ago Mr.. Gage
left here, going TO Oregon, and many
limited that the reason for his going
was that he could not get along with
his daughter-in-Iaw, but he now re-
flutes this piece of gossip by marrying
the girl.
The marriage has created quite a
sensation and the couple are con-
demned by all for their hasty action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Dead At a Football aame.

Atchison, Nov. 29.-Clem Riley, aged
16 a student at st. Benedict's college.
was running toward the college football
field to practice in game Saturday af-
ternOon when seized with an attack of
heart failure and died in a few minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
STILL AT THE MESSAGE.
The President Has No Time for Visi-
tors

Washington, Nov. 29.-President AIcl<in-
ley has not yet completed his message
and is still engaged upon some important
features of the document. Owing to Civ
ing so much time to the message he saw
few visitors today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
RAILROAD NEWS.
Suit Involving $25O,OOO
Against the Santa Fe
Filed in the Supreme Court of
Missouri.
CHICAGO LINE CASE.
Seven Months Occupied in TAX
ing the Evidence.
Contention a Difference as to
the Definition Of Hardpan.

Macon, Mo, Nov. 29-The greatest
case ever tried in Missouri, as far as
extent of record is concerned is now in
the supreme court of the state on APP
peal from the decision of Judge Eli
son of this city by the plaintiffs at
torneys.
In January, 1889, the defendant rail-
way was engaged in the construction
of a line from Kansas City. Mo, to
Chicago, Ill The work from Grand
River Charlton county, to Elmer, Ma
con county, was given to the firm of
Williams, MacRitchie, NichOl & Will
Hams of Chicago. Their contract eX-
tended through the counties of Chart
ton, Linn and Macon, and comprised
about 40 miles. AS the work advanced
progress estimates were made by the
railways engineers and monthly in
stallments paid the plaintiffs. To-
ward the close, however, the plaintiffs
insisted that they were not being al
lowed enough for their work as they
were getting into hard pan, which
should be classed as loose rock. The
plaintiffs put an engineer of their own
on the work to make estimates in Op-
position TO the railways engineers.
They went ahead and completed the
work, and their estimates showed a
balance due them of $1S80 against
$4,000 as shown by the railways engi-
neerS' estimates.
The discrepancy between the esti-
mates was so large that efforts to
avoid litigation were futile. On the
18th of April, 1888. the plaintiffs filed
a lien upon defendants road to cover
the amount they claimed to be due.
After Mr. Schofield had been select
ed as referee, the taking of testimony
was begun. Every farmer and section
hand that had been anywhere near
the road during the construction
period, was subpoenaed on one side or
the other to testify as to the hardness
of the soil. The trial on the quantum
meruit occurred in the federal build
ing at Hannibal The taking of evil
dence continued from February, 1894,
until August of the same year.
The main feature of the contention
was a misunderstanding between the
parties as to the definition of hardpan
According to the contract, the plain
tiffs We're allowed 80 cents for loose
rock excavation on division and 16
cents for earth. On division $ the rates
were so cents for loose rock and II
cents for earth. The plaintiffs insisted
that the terms loose rock and hard
pan" were Synonymous. The referee
allowed the plaintiffs on this cOnten-
ton an increase of 500, 900. The review
ing court struck it out because he
found that the engineers had passed on
the subject and determined the mater
ial was not hard pan.
The amount involved in this litiga-
ton, including interest and costs, is
something over $250000 at present. and
bids fair to exceed that sum consider
ably before a final decision is reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
SHOT BY A WOMAN.
The Victim Before Death Asks That
She be Not Prosecnted.

Grand Forks, n. D, Nov. 29.-Ole Hal
version, who was shot at Inkster by Miss
Mary Luxton on Saturday night. is dead.
He was conscious until DEATH and begged
that Miss Luxton might not be prosecute
ed, as he alone was to blame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
New Mo. Pacific Agent for Anthony.

Turon, Nov ga. L. Sturtz, who
has been Missouri Pacific station agent
at this place the past seven or eight
years, will be removed to Anthony,
Kan, the first of this week to take
charge of that station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
oklanoma Convicts Proatable.

LeavenWOrth, Nov. 29.-One source
of profit at the state penitentiary at
Lansing is the revenue derived from
the care of Oklahoma prisoners. The
cost of maintaining Oklahoma's con-
victs at Lansing for the quarters end
ing June 30 and September 80, was ST.
44S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
RevivaI Meetingg at Independence.

Independence, Nov. 29.-Revival
meetings are being held in the United
Brethren church and a great deal of
interest is shown Rev. Mrs. Maxwell
is conducting the revival, and the
church is crowded every night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Extra Hours for Santa Fe shopmen.

The Wellington Mail says: Com
mencing today the shop men at the
Santa Fe round hose in this city will
put in Is hours a day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
Wor Al the Hon ors.

San Francisco. Nov 29.-Loui Lok-
lin native of Trinity county in this
state won all the honOrs at the terminal
examinations held by the Chinese gov
eminent at Picking. and is entitled by
his standing to hold a responsible pO-
first in a class of 300 pupils and was es-
pecially commended by the Emperor of
China.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29

Olof Ekberg. merchant tailor, 71s
Kansas avenue.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-29
OLD INDIAN CEMETERY.
Wyandotte Historical Society to LOOK
After the Burying Grounds

WyandOtte. Nov. 2s.-since the death
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless
and invariably reliable. are the quail
ties of One Minute Cough Cure. tt
never fails in colds, Group and lung
troubles. Children like it because it is
pleasant to take and II helps them.
e. Reuss, City Drug store. LOG z. Com
merce street.
HOT STUFF. that Rio Grande
Coal. Sold by ]. G. MEHAN; quick
sale, small profits. Tel 2S3. 12-24-1m
There will be a meeting of the
Business Mems club next Tuesday
night in its rooms. on Losoya street,
for the purpose of electing directors
and officers for 1897.
BURT ASHFORD, AUCTIONEER
Money advanced on consignments.
Outside sales at auction a a speciality.
101 East Commerce street.
TO cure all old sores, to heal an in
dolent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles,
you need simply apply DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve according to directions.
Its magic-like action will surprise you.
e. Reuss, City Drug store, log z. Com
merce street
-LOST-About Dec. %, at or near
John TESTS store, North Flores street,
brindle bull pup, named Mckinley"
with leather collar. Return to Hugo
& Schneider Co., or 513 Water street,
and get reward, $3.50. 1-S-4t.
The Daughters of the Contndcracy
will give an entertainment on General
X. +. Lees birthday, January 10Th. at
Turner hall. Mr.. VIM. Aubrey will
deliver an address on the life of Cen
eral Lee, after which there will be
music and dancing. Admission %
cents. IN At
San Antonio now enjoys the luxury
of an electrO-plating establishment.
The grippe still retains its hold up
on many of our citizess.
The Sunset Wood Co. will
save you money on corn, oats.
1ran and hay. l0-12tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10
N U N Y 0 N s
IMPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
R E N { D | { s
FOR CHILDREN

With them in the house there is no
doctor to hunt or wait for when DE-
LAYS ARE DANGEROUS. Munyon's
Guide To Health will tell you what to
use and how to SAVE DOLLARS IN
DOCTORS FEES. Sickness often
comes suddenly, and every mother
should be prepared by having NUN
YON'S REMEDIES where she can get
them quickly. They are absolutely
harmless, and so labeled there CAN
BE NO MISTAKE.
Munyon's Collie and Crying Baby
Cure cures bilious collie, painters collie,
collie in children, and gripping pains of
every description, promptly relieves
hysteria, sleeplessness, pain from
teething, and quiets crying babies.
Price % cents.
Munyon's Sore Throat Cure effects
a prompt cure in diphtheria and every
form of sore throat. Price 25 cents.
Munyon's Fever Cure will break any
form of fever 1t should be admins
tered as soon as the fever appears.
Price % cents.
Munyon's Worm Cure causes the
prompt removal of all kinds of worms,
pin worms, anal worms, intestinal
worms and tape worms. Price 20
cents \
Munyon's Whooping Cough Cure is
thoroughly reliable. 1t relives at once
and cures promptly.
Munyon's Group Cure positively con-
trolls all forms of Group. Price %
cents.
A separate cure for each disease.
At all druggists, mostly 25 cents ti-
al.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon,
1,505 Arch street. Philadelphia. Pa. an
swered with free medical advice for
all disease.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10
SUNDAY SHORT SNAPS.


The ticket fiXers are watching each
other.
VIII the Democratic chairman call
Il convention, or are they not Oily
dallying with the ticket fiXers for Il
place?
The Fourth ward is particularly
full of Independent voters
=
Voters who look for a strong
ticket before they vote. are likely to
smell corrupt mess before they get
through with it.
The "Gossipper' would make a tip
top private secretary to his honor.
No one has suggested new charter
for several days.
The Light has a private tip from
Austin, that if we go to asking for Il
new charter that the legislature is
more than likely TO abridge the pow
erS in the present charter, and that
they will take n special whack at the
high salary list.
The Allison contingent in San An
tonic are too busy figuring for Wash
ingtOn pie to give a thought to sup
porting n Republican city ticket.
Col. Denver is now laying low wait
ing for an opening.
-
"V'2"tcd." nv the honest. irteIli,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10

gent voters, an anti-slush fund ticket
for city officers"
Places for sale" ought TO be the
sign over the headquarters of the
combine ticket makers.
When it becomes publicly Known
that a candidate has purchased his
place on n ticket the voters ought to
spot him.
The city is full of Republicans. but
we will never have a Republican
party if we go to sleep every four
years.
Col. Newcomb's Republicanism is
unqueStioned and his superior knowl-
edge of the city government is uni
verSally acknowledged. He would
make a splendid record as mayor.
The ticket-makers reyolve in Il small
circle; the great body of the people are
not consulted, but they will vote.
The aZtecs are registering lively;
how about the Caucasians and ne
groes?
The opponents of the Republican
candidate for mayor will have to run
up against strong platform and n
man with the ability to carry it out.
There will be shaking up of the old
dry bones about the abodes of the Off
cial combines.
When New York City wanted real
reform they elected Republican
mayOr-San Antonio should follow
suit
1t is not all who claim Lord"
Lord" that are chosen. Neither is
it the false Republicans who only eX-
claim and never stand up to the rack
fodder or no fodder. who are accepted.
The Grandjean ghost stands senti-
mel over the Callaghan administra-
ton.
The attempt to make Oscar Berg
strOm the Scape goat in the Grandiean
case, is on par with making Pan
coast scape goat for the sewer trOub-
les
No more bonds will be voted by the
taxpayers to pay past due indebted
ness la Elmendorf. or to make any
more mud streets Ia Callaghan. Take
warning in time gentlemen.
You may fool the people for eight
years. You may fool the people for
two years. but you can't fool the peo-
pie all the time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10
TEXAS COTTON REPORT.
By Alamo Brokerage Wire.

b9 AIdHU bTOktTdSt WIG.
New Orleans, Jan. 9.-Texas inte-
rior movement as compiled by the
Galveston cotton exchange, week
ending January Sth, 1897: Receipts
of thirty towns this week 6,03G bales,
against $685. last week. Houston
2T,T0S against 35,21S. Shipments, 80
towns, IL, 551 against 1859 last week.
Houston 27,650 against 1897.
Stocks. so towns, 53,00S, against co.
766. Houston 52,511 against 52,453.
Total receipts. 33,744 against HEB.
Shipments. 39201 against 51.556.
Stocks 105,519 against 1929.
Note-Stocks at Alvarado reduced
from 1,730 last week to 476 this week
by actual count.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10
NOTICE TO LEGISLATURE.

l hereby give notice that will re-
new my claim before the next legis-
lature for $4,000 due me for services
performed for the state in securing
the payment of the frontier defense
claims from the United States govern
ment, also in behalf of Henry Schwet-
helm and others for a claim of S10,-
$50 for services performed as minute
men.
12-13-tf. JAMES P. NEWCOMB.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10
FOREIGN GRAIN MOVEMENT.

BY Alamo Brokerage Wire.
Chicago, Jan. 9.-Closing Liverpool
cable: Spot wheat. demand firm and
unchanged. Futures firm, good de-
mand sd higher.
Corn: spot and futures steady and
unchanged.
Out inspection: wheat $4,000, corn
and oats none. Argentine wheat ship
ments, official for week. 5000, COM
pared with 5000 the week previous,
and 10000 last year. Corn: shipments
2,240,000, against 272,000 the week
previous.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-10

Soothing, and not irritating,
strengthening, and not weakening,
small but effective-such are the quail
ties of DeWitte's little early risers, the
famous little pills. z. Reuss, City
Drug store, log e. Commerce street.