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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
THE NEW FISH WARDEN.
The Sportsmen's Review Gives a His
tory of DIR. Shuts.

tory of DR.. Shuts.
The Sportmen'S Review of July pub
fishes the following:
DIR. J. w. Shuts of Wichita, Kans.,
has received his commission as fish COM
missioner of the state from Governor
Leedy, and has entered upon the duties
Of his office. This appointment is a re-
ward for the doctors indefatig eff
forts for fish protection in the past.
DR.. Shuts is a native of old Virginia.
He was for years a resident and practic-
ing physician in Ohio, and during the
years intervening between 1870 and 1880
he was instrumental in framing and
securing the passage of a law for fish
protection in that state. He removed
to Kansas and located in Wichita IL
years ago and at once realized the need
of f1sh-protectiOn in Kansas. He dill
gently went to work to secure the
much-needed legislation. For nine
years he was before each and every leg
iSlatiVe session at Topeka and finally
secured the passage of law for the
protection of fish in the streams of the
state; and here allow me to digreSS by
saving that we have some notably pis-
catOral streams in Kansas, notably the
Kaw, the Smoky Hill, Cottonwood, Ar
kansas, Verdigris, Walnut, Whitewater,
Elk, and other rivers, with innumerable
tributaries.
ION the passage of the fish law, DR..
Shuts was made fish warden of Sedg-
wick county by Fish Commissioner O.
E. Sad1er. The doctor entered upon his
duties with zeal and vigilance, and
during the first year of his wardenShip
made Is arrests, secured IL convictions,
and destroyed II nets and SeineS. Thus
his name became a terror to poachers
but an honored one among true sports
men. The doctor now enters upon his
duties as state fish commissioner, and
will select wardenS for the various
counties, who will enforce the law with
a vigor hitherto unknown. DR.. Shuts
is the embodiment of energy, is an ex-
perienced sportsman, and handles both
rod and gun with dexterity which
comes of natural trend and years of
practice.
The sportsmen fraternity of the state
congratulate themselves upon the gov
ernor's selection of fish commissioner,
and, as the doctor is not of Governor
Leedy's political faith, they all see in
the appointment a recognition of fit
ness.
For many years the fish in the
streams of Kansas have been hogged
and slaughtered, not only by poachers
who supplied the market, but by farm
ers residing along the streams, who OPP
crate trammel and barrel nets, owned
by individuals or by lotteries of neigh
unlawful implements of fish destruc-
ton. These farmers generally have
their lands posted, INC Fishing or Hunt
ing Allowed" These warnings, nailed
upon trees and fences, are generally
taken as evidence of a net hid away in
the granary or barn loft. Most farm
ers contend that they have a right to
seine or trap fish in streams that cross
or mark the boundaries of their farms,
but the new commissioner will enlight-
en- them on the subject, and by fish
protection and the judiciOuS stocking of
streams the people of the state may
reasonably expect a large increase in
the general fiSh-fOOd supply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
COLLEGIATE RIFLE SHOOT.
Oakland (CaL) Team in the Lead
Eighteen Competitors.

Oakland, Cal, July 2O.-The students
of the state university are anxiouSly
awaiting the full returns of the collegi-
ate rifle shoot, in which competed Is
teams of marksmen throughout the
country.
The California team scored 400 points
at the ranges. From the way the diff
ferent returns are beng received, the
blue and gold rif!emen are looked upon
by the students at Berkeley as the
likely winners of the championship.
The contest was arranged early this
spring by Capt. w. A. Starr of the Uni
Versity of California and Capt. w Will
hanson of Illinois. AS the score now
stands California leads Virginia by Is
points. Illinois by % points, Iowa by
so points, Tennessee by y points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
NEW ROCK ISLAND LINE.
That Road Said to be Behind Plan
to Enter St. Louis.

Paris, Mo-, July 2O.-A large and en-
thusiastic mass meeting of the citizens
of Paris was held at the court house
last night to confer with J. e. Hough-
land and other promoters of a proposed
line of railroad from Eldon, Ia, to JEFF
ferson City, Mo.
Meetings had been held at She1bina,
SheIbyville, Edna, Memphis and other
points on the proposed line, and the Of
ficials stated last night that they were
so favorably impressed with the coun-
try along that line a preliminary sur
vey would be made at once. Sub
scriptions will then be solicited from
the people along the route, payable
when the road is completed and trains
running.
The general impression is that the
Rock Island is behind the project, with
the ultimate object of entering St.
Louis. 1t has shops at Eldon, Ia, from
which point a line south to ST. Louis
would pass through some of the richest
country in the state of Missouri The
people along the line are convinced that
the projectors of the road mean bust
ness, from the fact that the survey and
all preliminary work is being done at
their own expense, and because they
do not ask for dollar until trains are
running. Such a road would divert
much of the grain and stock that now
goes to Chicago to the St. Louis mar
ket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
GENTRY's FAST MILE.
PAGES the Course at Detroit in 2:O415
Kansas Colts Good Work.

Detroit, Mich, July 2O.-About 5000
persons saw John r. Gentry and Rob-
ert J., pace exhibition miles at the
Crosse Point track yesterday after
noon. Gentry made one mile in 2:0412 !;
Robert J., was a second slower. The
track was in fine condition, but the air
was rather oppressive.
Red Seal finished third in the first
heat of the 3-year-old pace, which was
won in .2:13, and second in the next
heat, which was made in 2:13A. In
consideration of Red Seals showing
last week, when he demonstrated his
ability to go in 2:10, the judges decided
to change drivers, so they took Erwin
out and put Goers in his place. The
Kansas colt had been going to a break
on the first turn in the previous heats,
and GOerS was cautioned to go slow
with him. This he rather over-did, as
it was 81 seconds to the quarter, with
Patchen Boy ten lengths in front
half home in 1:O275, but he was a little
too far back to win the heat. This
third heat was about two seconds fast
er than any of the others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
QUITTING DOWN OFFICES.
Chicago Road Will Abolish Division
Superintendents and Create
One New Office.

st. Paul, July 20-The Chicago Great
official changes involving an entire re-
adjustment of it's operating department
"a unique arrangement that officials
everywhere will watch with interest.
1t is proposed to abolish all the di-
vision superintendent and create in
stead a new office for Assistant Super
intendent Berlingett, who will get the
title of superintendent of transporta-
ton.
His headquarters will be at Oelwein;
and that place will be the operating
center of the system. The division su-
perintendents are J. c. Ford of OelWein,
B. F. Egan of Des MoineS and J. Kelly
of Chicago. These officials will be as
signed to other duties. One of them,
probably Mr.. Ford, will become assist
at ST. Paul. Orders will probably be is
sued about Aug. effecting this change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
DUBUQUE.
Dubuque
EASTMAN FOR BOLIVIA.
The Emporia Republican Leader May
Succeed Thomas Moonlight

It is rumored that D. w. Eastman of
EmDoria is to be made minister to
Bolivia to succeed Thomas Moonlight,
the Leavenworth Democrat, who now
has that mission.
Mr.. Eastman is said to have been rec
commended by Cy Leland and the story
goes that the element in the Republican
party which fought Governor Morrill,
year ago, particularly Potter and his
following, have Endorsed EastmanS
candidacy. Mr. Eastman has been
connected with the banking business at
Emporia for many years. Several years
ago he was candidate before Repub-
lican convention for the nomination for
treasurer of the state. When Governor
Morrill, was elected he expected to be
given a place on the board of railroad
commissioners. Subsequently, he was
a candidate for bank commissioner and
was again disappointed Eastman then
fought Morrill, with a will, and it is be-
lieved that Leland, in his effort to get
the contending Republican forces of the
state into line, has urged Eastmans
apDOintment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
M'KANE MAKES A TABLE.
It Goes to the Prison Department as
| Sample of Convict Work.

Albany, July 20.-John Y. McKane,
the former Gravesend boss, now nearing
the end of his term in Sing Sing prison
has been employing his time in that in
stitution in a very interesting fashion.
The DEPARTMENT of state prisons has
just received a proof of McKane's for
ner handicraft in the shape of a fine
ly finished oak table made by the Coney
Island Gear" The table is 10 feet long
by six feet wide, and will probably be
used by the department to hold a cabi-
net containing the records and other
data of prisoners, including McKane's
own.
McKane has about despaired of a
pardon and it is said in the prison de-
partment here that the news of his re-
ported shortage of over 100000 in his
Gravesend account has greatly lessened
his desire for liberty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
LATE SPORTING NEWS.
Billy Madden Goes East With
His Pugilists.
Has Steve O'DOnnell, COTE and
Heavyweight Rubin.
Gentry PAGES an Exhibition Mile in
2:o4 1-2, Beating Robert J.-Bos-
ton Defeats Cincinnati.

San Francisco, July 2O.-"Billy" Mad
den, the well known pugilistic manager,
has gone east with his string of fight
ers.
He has with him Steve O'Donnel1, who
defeated Alex. Greggains, middle
weight; Goffe, who disposed of O'Mal-
ley. and Gus Rubin, the stalwart Ohio
brutser, who boxed draw with JEFF
fries.
Madden considers that he has a pair
of promising fighters in Rubin and
Goffe. He intends to ma tch his colts so
as to give them a chance to gain ex-
perience before they are sent against
the tOpnotchers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
INDECENT BOYS
Go Swimming, Then Run About the
Neiehhorhood Nude


Neighhorhood Nude.
Farmers living east of Topeka on the
Twelfth street road are indignant at
the actions of a number of Parkdale
boys who are in the habit of congre-
eating at a place known as the Deer
Creek swimming hole" about two miles
east of the city on the Twelfth street
road. They say that during the past
few days the boys have been acting
indecently while people were passing
along the road
The swimming hole is but short
way from the road in a hollow sur
rounded by trees, and the boys have
been in the habit of running out from
among the trees in a state of nature
Saturday they chased two small girls
for some f distance tTl when ne IT, the girls
renee and party of farmers started
for the swimming hole. When they
reached there, however, the boys were
on their way home and although a
chase of over a mile ensued the boys
escaped. The farmers would probably
have dealt out summary punishment
had they caught the boys.
The matter has been reported to Sher-
iff Kepley and a stop will be put to the
outrage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
RIGHT IN THE ACT.
Flashlight Photo of the Fish Dyna-
mjters Was Taken.

Dayton, O., July 2o.-State Game and
Fish Warden L. K. Buntain, who is
tireless in the pursuit and prosecution
of violators of the game law, has adopt
ed the use of the camera and flash
light in the detection and apprehension
of midnight fishermen who seine the
waters and otherwise break the law.
At Peach Tree bend, on the Miami,
four miles north Of the city, he thus
were dynamiting fish last night. The
fellows were busily engaged when the
dark and weird surroundings were sud
denly lighted by brilliant flash, and
the terrified faces of the poachers were
indelibly printed on the camera lens.
The picture will be used by the warden
in the prosecution of the offenders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20

corder covering the % miles of railway
which the Randsburg Railway compa-
ny intends building
The mortgage includes in addition to
the roadbed, the franchise, rolling stock,
buildings, personal property of all kinds
and real estate that the railroad now
owns or hereafter may acquire. The
purpose of the mortgage is to secure the
payment of $500, 900 in 20 year bonds
that the directors of the railway have
ordered issued.
The Rochester Safe and Deposit COM
pany has taken the entire issue and by
the terms of the mortgage is made as
signee of the railroad.
The railroad, when completed, will ex-
tend from Kramer on the Santa Fe in
a northerly direction to, or nearly to,
the mining camp of Randsburg,and will
tap very rich section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
GORDON'S OLD VIOLIN.
Herder Killed by Kenneth McRae
Left a Stradivarius of 1921.

Cheyenne, July 20.-Among the posses
sions left by Robert Gordon, the young
Scotchman who was shot some weeks
since in the sheep camp of Kenneth Nc
Rae, is a violin I76 years old.
1t is small size, made from fine tenac-
1ous and elastic pine, found chiefly on the
southern slopes of the Alps. 1t is a fine
instrument in a splendid state of preser-
walton, without split, crack or any other
injury. The old musical relic bears the
Inscription, "Antonius Stradivarius, 1721,'
in old English text letters, on the inside.
This celebrated violin maker, who lived
to the ripe age of So years, made this in
strument sixteen years before his death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
r H z

Emporia .....0 2 o o 1 o IA 10
Topeka .....O o u IS
Batteries: Emporia, Ingram and
Faulkner; Topeka, Colburn and Evans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Where Mckinley Transacts Business.

washington, D. G., July 20.-Presi-
dent Mckinley transacts all his BUSH
ness in the cabinet room at the White
idea of using the big apartment which
President Lincoln set apart for office
purposes in the historic old pile. Those
who have any suggestions to make to
the president nowadays are uShered
into the cabinet room as soon as he gives
the word, whether by day or at night,
and they usually find the president sit
ting at the head of the cabinet table,
waiting for them. This apartment is
about one-third the size of the presi-
dents office, and, in fact, is more of a
hall room than anything else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Chean Rates East

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
Chicago for S10.50 and to St. Louis for
$40 July 18th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and 30th, August I'd, 9Th,
9Th and 18th. PrOportionately cheap
rates to all eastern points. For further
information call on F. A. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent, 525 Kansas avenue, or J.
c. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Kansas Federal Districts.

Newton, Kan, July 2O.-Judge S. R.
Peters declares his belief that just as
soon as congress meets next winter
there will be passed the bill to create
two federal districts in Kansas and
that he will then be a candidate for ap-
pointment to the southern district
judgeship. 1t generally is accepted
here that in case the bill shall pass,
Judge Peters will be the judge and Lit
Crum of OsWego the marshal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
SPAIN HASN'T HEARD.
Knows Nothing of a Demand for In
demnitY in the Ruiz Case.

Madrid, July 20-The Duke of Tetu-
an. minister of foreign affairs in the
course of an interview at San Sebastian
today, declared that he had received
NO news regarding the alleged demand
by the United States government for
Indemnity in the case of DR.. Ruiz. the
American citizen, whom it was declar-
ed was murdered while confined in
Spanish prison in Cuba.
d The duke added that Senior De LONE,
abe Spanish minister at Washington,
had cabled nothing in regard to the
matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Sews Husband in Sheet and Whips
Him.

st. Louis, July 20.-Daniel Whalen in
obliged in liquor Thursday, want home.
tried to whip his wife, and there was all
sorts of trouble in the WhaIen house
hold, and the liquor finally got the best
of Daniel and he went to bed While
asleep his wife sewed him up in a sheet
and gave him a sound thraShing. To
get even he filed complaint in the po-
lice court this morning and placed a
pair of black eyes and other bruises in
evidence against his wife, but, to his
surprise, despite the sheet episode, the
judge sent Whalen up for 10 days and
his wife home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Firemen Holding Three Days Ses-
sion at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati O., July 20.-The Bro
therhood of Locomotive Firemen began
a three days meeting here today. This
meeting will have collateral attend
ance of the kindred brotherhoods and
orders of railway engineers, conduct
ors, switchmen and trainmen. Today
will be spent socially at the lagoon,
where the officials of all lines centering
here will meet them. Tomorrow (Wed-
nesday) will be the strictly business
day. All proceedings will be in exec
utive session. Thursday, the last day,
will be given up to excursions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
THE WESTERN LEAGUE.

bdILGIIGS
and frost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
sparrows Kill ofLocusts.

Akron, o., July 20-Dr e. W. Clay
pole of Buchtel college says that the II
year locust pest was confined in this
state to a district between Colum bus
and Lake Erie. The English sparrow
alone prevented them from becoming a
great Scourge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Shop Hour Schedule Reduced.

Atchison, July 20.-The employees of
the Central Branch shops, who began
working ten hours day last week,
were put on nine hour schedule today.
The allowance for the Atchison shops
was found to be insufficient to pay the
entire force for ten hours work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Omaha Civil Service Violation.

Washington, July Ex-senator Pritch-
ard announces that the civil service in
vestigationS by the senate committee on
civil service reform will be discontin-
ued until fall. The subcommittee will
visit Omaha in October and take testi-
mOny in the case of some alleged viola
tons of the civil service law there and
upon their return may resume their
hearings in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Atchison 8; Junction CITY o.

Atchison, July 20.-Atchison and juno
ton City played an excellent ball game
yesterday. The pitching of Jones was
the feature of the game the Vi sitors be-
ing unable to do anything with mis- de-
livery. Jarvis, for Junction City, was
hit for 81 bases in four innings and had
to retire. He was succeeded by Dummy
Taylor, who let the home team down
with one hit and one run. ScoreG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Reasons Why Cham berlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy is the Best.


l. Because it affords almost instant
relief in case Of pain in the stomach,
collie and cholera moPbus.
. Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases of
dysentery and diarrhoea.
5. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure chronic diarrhoea.
A. Because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious collie.
s. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure epidemical dysentery.
g. Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon in cases
of cholera infantum.
e. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
g. Because it produces no bad results
9. Because it is pleasant and safe to
take.
10. Because it has saved the lives of
more people than any other medicine in
the world.
The % and soc sizes for sale by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
MAYORS WIFE A SUICIDE.
She Had Been Married Less Than a
Year.

Asheville, N. c., July 20.-Mrs. w. J.
Cooke, wife of ex-Mayor Cooke of this
city, committed suicide at her home
here today. She was Miss Minnie Lyme
of Cynthiana, KY, and was married to
Mr. Cooke less than a year ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Swept Away by the Current.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 20.-While ford
ing Lick Run, near Snowden, Pa, last
night, wagon, in which were six occu-
pants, was swept away by the strong
current. Four OF the occupants sue
ceeded in reaching the shore in safety.
but James Boyd and wife of Elizabeth
Pa, were drowned. Their bodies were
recovered this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
DISASTER AT TIMBUCTOO.
French Cavalry While Chasing Ma
tives Suddenly Find Them

Paris, July 2O-At today's meeting of
the cabinet, M. Lebon, minister for the
colonies, announced that a force of
French cavalry from Timbuctoo while
pursuing a band of robbers met with
serious disaster.
Two European officers, two non-com-
missioned officers and two native Sa-
phis were killed or are missing,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Conron Bros. Removed.

Conron Bros, piano dealers, have re-
Seventh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
Repairing Wichita Streets.

phalt company is getting all ready to
commence it's repair work on North
Main street. 1t is thought about $4,000
do in conSiderat ton of receiving in full
the arrears now owing them on the
Market street pavement, which now:
amount to s.. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
WEALTH THE PEOPLE.
Personal Property Returns by Coun-
ties Are Nearly ALI In

The personal property returns of the
different counties in the state, with the
exception of Meade and Reno counties,
have been compiled in the state auditors
office The returns show the following:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20

R.H.E E.
Atchison ..o 10000 1-9 10 2
Junction City. . % o o o 0 o o o 90 2
Batteries: Atchison, Jones and Lo-
man; Junction City, Jarvis, Taylor and
Montgomery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20

Beggs' Little Giant Pills cures Con-
stipation, Sick Headache, and the many
other complaints caused by indigestion.
Druggists sell them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
State of the Cash

Washington, D. c., July 20.-Today's
statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
1921, 305, $40; gold reserve, $143, 26S, 0S5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20

You may hunt the world over and
you will not find another medicine equal
to Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
1t is pleasant, safe and reliable. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
FRIGHTENING MOORS.
q. s. s. Raleigh Making Demonstra-
tions All Along the Morocco Coast.

London, July 2O.-A dispatch from
Tangier says that the United States
warShip has gone to make a demonStra-
ton at the principal ports along the
coasts of Morocco. She has on board as
the American representative Vice Con-
sui CarlOtte with Dragoman AbrineS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-20
CINCINNATI.
r Fl r.
Cincinnati

| Cincinnati ..OOOOO 9OoO3 8
| Boston .............2 o 2 1OO1 % "A
Batteries: Cincinnati, Dammann, En-
ret and PETIT; Boston, Nichols and Ber-
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MILWAUKEE.
ST. PAUL.
MINNEAPOLIS.

Minneapolis .2OO3 BOOBIES s
Columbus ...........O 2 8 5 0 l I'll Is 2
Batteries: Herman and Boyle; Batter,
Walters and Buckley.