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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
VAST TASCOTT?
An Oregon Man Declares Prof.
Dyche Saw Him.
Strange Story That Comes
From Alaska.
A BIG WHITE CHIEF
Among the ChilcOt Indians is
TaScOtt.
Kansas Man Saw the Murderer
A BIG WHITE CHIEF
Kansas Man Saw the Murderer
of SHELL

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat pub
fishes a long story to the effect that
Prof Dyche saw Tascott. the murderer
of Millionaire Smell of Chicago, While in
Alaska. Says the Globe:
1t is about time someone again dis
covered Tascott, the murderer of Mil
Honaire Smell of Chicago" said T. b.
Eames of Portland, Ore, at the LindeIl
yesterday. Every newspaper viii re
member how many times Tascott has
been caught and how the HaWkshaWs
failed to land him in custody. Those
rewards reaching fabulous sum
forget the fgure-are still, / beIleYe,
open to ambitious sleuths. Periodically
a story floats down from Alaska that
causes a stir among the detectives, but
no one seems to care to hazard the time
and expense necessary to investigate It
This story is that there is white chief
among the ChilcOt Indians. Whence he
came or what his antecedents no traV-
eler seems to have been able to ascer-
tain.
When Prof. Dyche. the Kansas ex-
plorer, made his expedition last sum-
mer he met this chief, and have heard
it stated that the description as to age,
height, eyes and other essentials that
cannot be disguised tally with those of
the much sought after Chicago muir
derer I can't vouch for the truth of
this story. but it has formed the basis
OF a rumor which has swept along the
Pacific coast to the effect that TascOtt
has turned squawman and is living
with an Indian tribe in the interior OF
Alaska
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
ToPEKA's BALL TEAM
Line Up of the Men That Will Play
Atchison Thursday

"Matty'' Evans, catcher.
Stricklett, pitcher
Guy McFadden, first base.
Jimmy DriscOn, second base
Tim Conlin, shortstop.
kid McHugh, third base.
Philip Mayer, right field.
Spec Hubert, center field.
Jimmy Underwood, left field.
This is the way the Topeka base ball
team will line up for tomOrrow's game
at Athletic park with the Atchison
team.
The management held two trial days
Monday and yesterday for the purpose
Of seeing how the men We're going to
show up This afternoon an exhibi
ton game with the Palace team is
scheduled to be played just to get the
players in shape for the game tomor-
row.
It is the intention of the Topeka base
ball association to have just as good a
team here as the finances will admit of.
The team as now selected is thought
to be a strong one When it is found
that a man is not up to his work a
change will be made and a better man
secured for all the contracts are made
on this basis.
Atchison will play three games here
this week Stricklett, the Washburn
nitcher. will be in the box tomorrow,
and Frank Wingert, a well known
pitcher who played with Junction City
last year will occupy the position on
Friday afternoon
Two other pitchers have been signed
for the Topeka team. and of this num-
Der there ought to be a fine selection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
FIRST CLASH OF BATTLE.
Fight on the Tariff Bill Opens on
Boracic Acid.

Washington, May 26.-The senate
chamber was q, center of interest today
as it was expected that the tariff de-
bate would advance from the stage of
set speeches to the actual consideration
of the bill This was the programme
for the day as outlined by those in
charge of the bill.
The public interest in the discussion
promised to exceed that on the Cuban
resolutions, and the galleries were
crowded from the outset. The prelim
mary status of the bill, according to the
calendar, was that of unfinished BUSH
ness" which gave the bill right of way
at o'clock although it was understood
the measure would be taken up before
then if the morning business was dis
posed of before than hour.
The approach of the Victorian jubilee
served as the theme for an eloquent in
vocation by Rev. DR.. Milburn.
1.-The long and ilIustrious reign of the
gracious lady, Victoria, wife, mother
as well as sovereign he said, have
shrined her in the hearts and reverence
of true hearted men and women the
world round. May her last days be her
best and happiest. Guide the councils
of that realm and of our BELOVED coun-
try that hand in hand they may tread
the path of conservative progress to the
goal of Christian civilization
Among the petitions was one present
ed by Mr.. Smith of New Jersey from
the liquor dealers of q counties in New
Jersey protesting against the proposed
tax on beer.
The final conference report on the In
dian appropriation bill was presented
but not acted on. It provides for open
ing the Uncompahgre Indian reserva-
ton in Utah reserying to the United
States the asphalt and Gilsonite lands.
The bill was passed extending the
time for lettering the railroad across
the Illinois river near Grafton, III.
Also the bill authorizing a bridge over
the CIinch river at Kingston, Tenn.
Mr.. Allison if Iowa, secured the pass
age of a joint resolution appropriating
$225, 900 for deficiencies at the govern
ment printing Office.
The senate adopted the Chandler res
olution authorizing the sending of sup
plies to- the famine sufferers in India by
any suitable ship instead of conhdfng it
TO an American ship.
The final conference report on the
Indiana appropriation bill was agreed
to and then formal reading of the tariff
bill was begun and considered, para
graph by paragraph. The first fight oc-
CURED over the finance committee
amendment on page raising the duty
on boracicacid from to 6 cents per
pound.
Mr. Vest moved to reduce it to 8 cents
and Mr.. Jones of Arkansas supported
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
DOES NOT REACH HINDOOS.
Famine Fund is Diverted From it's
legitimate Use

London, May 26.-Lord Radstock, secre-
tary of the society for the Christian sue
cor of India, has received a letter from
the Rev. J. o. Denning, American
clergyman at Naringhpur, relative to the
dishonesty and incompetence of the ma
tives, who are administering the famine
fund.
Mr.. Denning says that owing to the
action of the Hindoo members of the To-
cal district committee not a single half
penny has reached the poor Hindoos. He
adds that the members of this committee
opposed all relief of children on the
ground that the only orphanage is
Christian and that to help the children
would be helping the Christians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
BAKERS ENDORSEMENT.
the Kansas City, Kan, Post
office Fight.

Washington, May Ex-senator Baker
has not yet endorsed ex-Mayor Barnes
for postmaster at Kansas City, Kan, but
great pressure is being brought to bear
on him, and he will probably give his APP
prevail. Barnes has the endorsement Of
every Republican in Kansas.
Senator Baker says he will be govern
ed by the wishes of the people of Kan
sas City, Kan. If they want Barnes, he
will offer no obstacles, especially as
Barnes has the president on his side, but
he wants to be sure that Barnes is the
choice of the rank and file of the Repub-
leans of Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
PERISHIN THE DESERT.
Miner Without Food for Three Days
Escapes-Two Companions Lost.

San Diego, Cal. May 26.-J. Deitrick,
a desert prospector, has arrived at Ban
ner in this county, almost insane from
having been without food for three
days and a, half. From the story which
he tells. it is quite possible that two
men, who were with him on the desert,
are now dead.
Deitrick and James Kerr had been
prospecting for over a year on the des-
ert At Piahho they picked up an old
prospector named Anderson. The three
arrived at Salton on the 18th instant.
From there they set out for the San
Jacinto mountains. Last Thursday
Deitrick went on ahead of his COM
panions, but they failed to follow. He
went back and found their trail, which
led out on the desert toward Yuma. He
followed the trail for 80 miles, and then
turning back, made his way, nearly
dead to Banner. A searching party
will go out from here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
GLEN ELDER COMMENCEMENT.


Glen Elder, May 26.-The sixth an
nua1 commencement exercises of the
nigh school class was a success. Prof
Geo D. Carney has been the principal.
The graduating class for 1897 are Eu-
gene Vallette, Viola Borst, Charles Por-
ter; Mabel Fulton, Ida Witherspoon,
Ralph Nelson, John Pierson, Maggie
Nash and Henry German. The pro-
gramme was as follows:
SalUtatory and Essay-"Our Motto. -
Maggie Nash.
Essay Looking Forward" Henry
0ration-"A Kansas Hero" Viola
BOrst.
Reeitation-L'The Burning of Chica-
Glass Prophecy-Ida witherspoon.
F1ssay-"Chance in History" John
Pierson.
E.ssay-t'Kind Words the Music of the
World" Mabel Fulton.
ation-'sThe Evils of War; Eu-
gene Vallette.
Grafton with Va1edictory-"G Greece. .
Ralph Nelson.
Prof W. B. Flanders of Downs adj
dressed the class and presented the di-
plOmaS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
OLD SOLDIERS REMEMBERED.
Beautiful Memorial Services for the
G. a. r. at Baloit.

Beloit, May 26.-There was an unus-
uaI large attendance of comrades Of
the G. A. r. and kindred organizations
to hear the Rev r. H. Barnes, pastor
of the Episcopal church of this city,
deliver his memorial sermon, and it is
the theme of the G.. A. r. yet
CoOper's Opera House was elegantly
decorated with potted plants, cut flow
ers and flags.
The service was the shortened form
of evening prayer used in the Episcopal
church service and was conducted by
the Rev. Reese P. Kendall, with the
Rev. r. Fl. Barnes as preacher. St
PauFs church choir. consisting of 20
members in surplices, rendered the mu-
sic.
Rev. r. H. Barnes took for his text
Second Timothy 2-3: "A Good Soldier
of Jesus Christ" It was noticeably free
from all political reference and undue
praise. The reverend gentleman de-
sired only to give to all men the honor
due to their deeds. and. while he gave
to the common soldier all credit he did
not rob of or give undue praise to any
of the great generals The service as
whole was highly satisfactory to both
soldier and citizen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
TO DRIVE EIGHT TROTTERS
Lawson N. Fuller Will Try to Go a
Mile With Them in Less Than
1855 1-2.

New York, May 26.-Following his an
nuaI custom, Mr.. Lawson n. Fuller will
attempt on June u, at Fleetwood park to
trot eight horses attached to a light wa
gon for fast time. Last year Mr.. Fuller
sent six trotters over the mile in 2:5612.
Russell Sage will sit with the driver
when he tries to break this record.
If the attempt is successful some gem
tleman whose name is unknown will
make a very handsome gift to the Man
haitian hospital.
The four teams are now at a Washing
ton Heights stable. where they have been
sent from Vermont.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
AIRSHIP FOR INDIANS.
Young Braves of the Puma Tribe Will
Launch a omemade Continuance.

Phoenix, Ariz., May 26.-The air ship
craze has invaded the Puma Indian res
ervation. After a big pow-wow, which
lasted many days, the young men of
the tribe set to work early last week
under the direction of two of the chief
medicine men, to construct an aerial
navigation ship from a model found in
one of the illustrated weekly papers
that reaches the reservation. Work
has progressed to the point where the
thing has assumed definite shape and
design.
The ship is a canoe shaped affair and
the propeller is a huge revolving wheel
very much like that which appears IN
the Illustrations of most of the stand
ard air ships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
CAPT. REED ACQUITTED.
He was Charged With Failure to Pro
vide Proper Food for His Men.

New York, May 26.-The jury in the
case of Capt. Edwin J. Reed, who has
been on trial in the United States cir
of having failed to provide proper food
for the crew of the ship, T. F. Oaks, Of
which he was master on the voyage
from Hong Kong to this port, brought
The Oaks arrived at this port on
March % last 238 days from Hong
Kong. Six of the crew, including the
chief officer, had died on the passage
and u of the crew were removed to the
marine hospital suffering from scurvy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
CUNNING FOR THE GAR.
A Young Man Who Wanted to Kill
Him and be Hanged Like a Hero

Berlin. May 26.-The LokaI Anzeiger of
Aix-La-Chappel today publishes a dis
patch from st. Petersburg saying that a
young artisan has been arrested in the
park of Tsarskoe-Selo, seventeen miles
south of st. Petersburg, where the sum
mer residence of the emperor is located.
with a dagger and a revolver in his pos
session.
The prisoner said he wanter to murder
the czar, become famous and be hanged
like other heroes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
IS IT PURE GOLD?
Chemist Brice Claims Govt Experts
Made an Unfair Test.

Washington, May 26-Mr. E. @. Brice,
whose claim to a process for creating
gold and silver from chemically pure
anthony and other base metals has
been under investigation by a commit
tee Of mine experts with only negative
results, has made application to the
commissioner of patents for another
test In his request he asserts that the
old commission did not follow his direc-
tiOns in important particulars.
The ingredients he says were not
used. which he told them were inimicaI
to his process. and that he himself pro-
duced gold from chemically pure an
timony, sulphur and iron after the com
mission had failed with the same ma
terials, and that they declared that by
whatever process gold and silver might
be obtained from any materials it
simply showed that there was gold and
silver in the materials before the pro
cess was used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
FIRE AT PRATT.
Fire Company Not Assisted by Citi-
zens by Reason of Former
Crankiness

Pratt, May 26.-The Blue Front livery
barn including large number of head
ers and binders was burned here yes
terday. The horses We're saved.
When the hotel burned here in Feb
ruary men who attempted to assist the
company were ordered to keep hands
off, and as a result no help was volun-
teered, and it was not until the barn
was completely wrapped in flames that
enough of the company were on hand
to handle the hose cart. The fire de-
Partment is one-haIf block from the
fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
Ball PLAYERS for Toronto.

Toronto, May 26.-Manager Arthur r.
win is on his way to Baltimore and
Philadelphia to look for players for the
Toronto team He has already secured
pitcher CASTOR, who will report in Buff
fal0. and he will also sign another
tvrirIer. an infielder and a catcher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26

him and criticised the committee for
adding to the profits of an English
company which was about to purchase
all borax lands and plants in Nevada.
California and Oregon. Mr.. White
(Dem., CALI said facetiously that he
wanted to share in the distribution Of
favors and said the English negotia-
tions had failed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
TO LEAVE KANSAS.
q Rocks County Colony Will Move
to Utah.

Stockton. May 26.-s. N. Hawkes., I.
n. Pepper, Frank NcNulty, A. E Will
son and w. A. Bingham, prominent
Rocks county people and business men
of Stockton, will look at the country
west of Kansas with a view of Iocat-
ing.
A part of them will stop in Utah and
the Others will go to Idaho. They will
be accompanied by several farmers of
Books county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
State School Book Commission.

The work of the state school book
commission is progressing. The COM
mission expects to complete the adop-
ton of all books except physical ge-
ography and natural philosophy at the
present session, the ten day limit for
which, prescribed by law, expires Fri
day evening. The commission will be
in session until that time, and a second
session may be called Immediately to
complete the work in hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
FROM KANSAS TOWNS
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

annual convention of the Eighth Chris
tian Missionary district of Kansas will
be held at Cimarron, Gray county
Kan, on July ?, 8 and a. A D., 1897
Excursion rates on the railroads. Let
every disciple and all others in sympa-
thy with the church of Christ attend
State President Harlan will be present
and deliver an address.-Milton Brown,
President Eighth c. NJ. District.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
SAYS N'NALL IS RIGHT.
lola Register Tells of the Trouble the
"Clarkson Rate" Made lola
Ne Iola Register saYs:

The lola Register says:
Webb McNall, state superintendent of
insurance, has addressed letters to all
the fire insurance companies doing bus
mess in Kansas notifying them that
they must abandon the ClarksOn rate
book or quit. And that is all right
1t is a fact that for years one man
has absolutely fixed the rate of insur-
ance that should be charged against
every piece of property in Kansas. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
PRESIDENT RIPLEY HERE.
Came in on the 4:3O Train This After
noon.

President Ripley and Vice President
Paul Morton of the Santa F'e arrived
this afternoon at 4:30 to attend tomor-
rows rate conference with the state
board of railroad commissioners. Traf-
fic Manager w B. Biddle is also ex-
pected to attend the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
a. Q. sTAoY,s PAPER.
VIII Start an Independent RepubIi-
can Sheet at Newton.

Newton, May 26-Some time next
month, a new paper viii be started in
Newton. It will be called the Record
and will be published every Saturday.
J. G. Rogers and A. G. Stacy will be
the publishers and A. G. stacy will be
the editor. It will be independently
Republican. The new firm will put in a
complete new outfit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
FREE CLINICAL COURSE.
Philadelphia Doctors Will Make it
Pleasant for Visiting Physicians.

Philadelphia, May pa large num-
Der of physicians from many of the
western states and territories and from
intermediate states have already arrived
in Philadelphia to take advantage of
the clinical courses which have been Of
fered at the various clinical institutions
of this city by the Philadelphia physi-
clans who are attached to them.
The opening session of the American
medical college association will be held
on Saturday. The meetings will con-
tinue on the following Monday, on
which day there will also be meeting
of the national confederation of state
medical examining and licensing
boards.
At this meeting an address of vel
come will be delivered by DR.. A. H
Hulshizer a member of the Pennsylva-
MIA state board of medical examiners
and a response by the vice president of
the association, Dr. c. A. L. Reed of
Cincinnati.
There are a large number of interest
ing papers to be presented at the var
ious sessions which will continue until
Friday of the following week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26

OTTAWA-John Coleman, of Ire
mont avenue, was arrested this morning
on a complaint sworn out by neighbors
charging him with brutally whipping
his 11year-old daughter Anna. He was
arraigned in police court this morning
and fined 81 and costs, amounting to
$6.75. The evidence showed that he
shamefuuy treated his daughter by
whipping her for persisting in attending
meetings of the SaIVatio ARMY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26

Don't advertise in tEe
State Journal unless you
feel confident that its daily
circulation exceeds 1000.
Any evidence apparently to
the contrary will be cheer
fully received and proof
produced to convince .ho
most skeptical that we do
not claim anything about
our circulation for which
we cannot vouch.
The State Journal has
been under the present
management for over eley-
en- years, and its daily cir
culation in that time has
increased from 300 to over
1000, or an average growth
of one thousand a year.
The State Journal has q
larger circulation than any
other daily paper published
in the great state Of Kan
sas. It requires forty-three
(43) carriers Exclusive of
newsboys), to circulate the
paper in Topeka and sub
urbs.
The State Journal re-
ceives the full day leased
wire Associated Press re-
port, is a member Of the
American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association, has 4
Linotypes, fast Web Per-
fecting Press, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
It is the Hottest Day.

The oppressive weather of this after
noon is due to the fact that the air is
laden with moisture. The government
thermometer reached the highest point
this season at 2:30 this afternoon, SO de-
grees. The rainfall last night was but
2-10O of an inch but Weather Observer
Jennings says that the indications are
that there will be more rain tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
RENo's CROPS.
Larger Acreage Of Crops Than in '96
Bright Prospects.

Hutchinson. May 26-That this will
be successful year for western Kan
sas is shown by the assessors returns of
Reno county just filed:
March l, 1896, the population of Reno
county was 25,59S. March 1, 1897, it is
26, 416, gain in the year of 818
The assessed value of real estate in
1896 was IS, ABS 121. Real estate is only
assessed on even numbered years so
there is no change in 1897 But the as
sessed valuation of personal property
March 1, 1886, was $479, oil; March /.
1897, it was 1851, 197, an increase of SO
per cent.
Bushels corn raised last year. T. 1O1, $40
Bushels wheat raised last year. S29, 40
Bushels oats raised last year.. AIS, 215
The farmers wives of Reno county re-
ceived $234,21S for their butter, eggs and
poultry last year.
And fruit, read how many fruit trees
there are:
Apple ............3 BOP 173
rear ....-...-.-- ............-..... Is, 495
Peach .-..-.-....... ...........265 222
rum ...........--..- .............. 80, 835
Cneffy .----.-... .......... As 129
One year ago Reno county farmers
had out :, 408 acres of broom corn. This
year they have more than doubled that
reporting 5,213 acres. There are 1874
acres of alfalfa and IL 124 acres of KAT
il corn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26

WELLINGTON-R Receiver w T Nc
Bride sold the Aetna mills yesterday to
Joe e. Kramer of Caldwell for SIS, 900
cash. Mr.. Kramer will take possession
of the mills just as soon as the Hunter
people can Vacate the property, and will
run it to its fullest capacity, about 400
barrels per day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
Kansas City and st. Louis Each
Win a Game.
The Pirates Win From the
Champions.
REDS LOSE AGAIN.
Brooklyn Putting Up a Re-
markable Game.
The Indians Beat Philadelphia
Out.
LOUISVILLE.
RH.E.
Boston

Boston ..............1O111s OO*-7 $ i
Louisville .........0 0 0 / o . o O-1 4 Z
Batteries-LeWis and Bergen; Louisville,
Hemming and Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26

ABTLENE-Judge Moore sentenced
James McNaspy, the Harrington broker,
found guilty of forgery in the third de-
gree, to nine years in the penitentiary-
five years on one count and four years
on another. NIcNaspy's attorneys gave
notice of appeal to the supreme court
and he is in jail awaiting the securing
of an appeal bond. He has been given
until Monday Tor this purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-26
PEORIA.
R.TI.E.

Peoria ............O1 0OO1o10oE3 5
BurIington ......0 0 / o / 0 Q / 2-5 3
Batteries-Hansen and Dugdale; Kitson
and Williams.
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ST. LOUIS.


St. Louis ............2 8 1910 O-812
Washington ;--......1 0 Q O0 2 -
Batteries-St Louis, Donahue and Nc
Farland; Washington, Swain, German
and Farrell.