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The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
MRS. SUTTON DECLINES.
Lady Commissioner of the Floral
Fiesta Too Busy to be Queen.


Mrs. c. S. Sutton today declined to act
as Queen of Topeka's Fall Festival She
was chosen by the secret committee of
five appointed to make the selection, and
the place was rendered her last evening
in "a letter from Mayor C. A Fellows,
president of the Committee of Fifteen.
In declining the honor of serving as the
first Queen of Topeka's annual week of
festivities Mrs. Sutton stated that she
had suggested the feature of Queen and
court in relation to the Fall Festival her
position was one which would not allow
her to consider the acceptance of the
place. Further than this Mrs Sutton has
the work of arranging the Floral feature
of the Festival in hand, and it would be
impossible for her to devote the time
necessary in preparing to serve as queen.
The committee of five felt that it was
just that Mrs. Sutton be rendered the
place because of her efforts both last year
and this year for the success of the Fes-
tival- The selection of queen will now be
made probably within the next ten days.
The letter of Mayor Fellows to Mrs.
Sutton is as follows:
Mrs. c. S. Sutton, City:
Dear Madam: The committee of five
appointed to choose Queen of the Fes-
tival, and which, under the resolution of
the Committee of Fifteen, was instructed
to report the result of the deliberations
of it's members to the president of the
committee. has this day through it's
chairman communicated to me its choice.
With great pleasure I have the honor to
inform you that you have been selected,
and by the committees instructions 1
hereby tender you the royal throne The
committee desired me to say to you that
the trying and important duties of the
short but eventful reign of our Festival
week should fall to one whose executive
ability had been tested and found equal
to any occasion.
1t is sincerely hoped that you will not
decline, and that 1 may have the honor
of submitting at an early date your
written acceptance to the comrpittee
which made this report.
Whether or not this selection of queen
should be made public is subject to your
pleasure. Respectfully.
c. A. FELLOWS.
Today Mayor Fellows received Mrs.
Suttons reply 1t is follows:
Mr.. Chas. A. Fellows President Commit
tee of Fifteen.
Dear Sir: Your valued favor of the 7th
inst. has been given careful consideration,
and while highly honored by being chosen
as Queen of the Festival, the active stand
I have taken in suggesting the novel
feature of the queen and court, place me
in such position that I must decline the
high tribute you have paid me.
You will doubtless have trouble in
selecting some lady from among the
many charming women of Topeka who
will be able to serve you and lend dig
nifty and honor to the throne.
I will be pleased to give to the
lected any advice or suggestions desired as
to my ideas and intentions to the cere-
monies.
1 trust you will realize the delicate po-
sition in which I am placed and accept
my declination in the spirit it is intended.
1 remain, yours faithfully.
SUZETTE E. SUTTON.
Topeka, July 9, 1897.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
DEATH OFM. ANDERSON.
Father of T.. J. Anderson Passes Away
at His Sons Home.

Mr.. Martin Anderson, father of Maj.
Tom Anderson. died this morning at IL
o'clock at his sons residence, 215 Clay
street. For several weeks he has been
afling and the end came today, the sys-
tenn having really worn out with age.
The deceased was an old pioneer of
Kansas He was born in Columbiana
county, Ohio, September II, 1917. In
June, 1857, he moved to Kansas and la
ter moved to Holton, where he spent
most of his time during his residence in
the state In 1858 he served as probate
Judge of Calhoun county and in March,
1859 he was instrumental in forming the
first Republican organization in Kansas
"a fact of which he was very proud. In
1866 he was elected state treasurer For
the past few years he has made his
home with his son, Maj. T. ]. Anderson,
general ticket and passenger agent of
the Rock Island.
The funeral will be held at the res
idence Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The interment will be in Topeka ceme-
terry.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal


WHEAT-Opened dull and nearly fea-
tureless with prices almost precisely
where they were at yesterdays closing
September 664@66asc. Receipts in the
northwest We're very light, 122 cars
against 263 last week and AIS year ago,
but this was offset by the influence of
the Liverpool cables which to the sur
prise of spectators came A012d lower at
the opening. There was some buying at
first but traders seemed afraid of a
bearish crop report tomorrow and the
support soon died out. A later feature
was the increase in July offerings, due
proba bly, to the expected arrival of $50, GOO
bu. No. red, new. After advancing to
661aG665sc, September declined to 66c and
reacted again to 66Ac. Trade during the
morning was the dullest of the week.
CORN-Was quiet in marked contrast
to the activity of the past few days
Temperature west was high. but crop
news favorable as a rule. Local receipts
amounted to 446 cars. September opened
252sc and declired to 271sc.
OATS-Quiet and un;nteresting. The
feeling was firm, shorts being inclined to
cover. Local receipts were 253 cars. Sep
tember opened unchanged at 1S4c and
advanced to 1890.
PROVISIONS-Were helped by the i'm
provement in prices at the yards. Sep
tember pork opened SC higher at Lib,
advanced to $3.50 and reacted to $7771h
September lard opened unchanged at
4-1212. September ribs opened 212c higher
at $4.471a and sold at 81. .4514. .471s.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.
Politicians at Loss to Tell What the
Result Will Be.

The Republican primary which will
be held tomorrow is regarded by Re
pubHcans as being the same as an cleo
ton. The nominations are made by the
Crawford county system which does
away with conventions and the candi-
dates who receive the greatest number
of votes are the nominees.
The polls in the city will open at p.
m. and will close at z D. m. In the coun-
fact that the polls close at such a late
hour there will probably be nothing de-
cisive heard before Sunday. The can
didates have all been working hard and
it would take a true prophet to tell
what the result will be.
If the ruling of the central commit
tee is followed out silver Republicans
will not be allowed to vote but it is
probable that many election boards will
pay no attention to the resolution.
The polling places in the city are as
follows:
First ward, 1910 N Kansas avenue;
w. E. Stewart, supervisor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
M'KINLEY'S VACATION.
His Summer Outing Will be Taken
on the Shores of Lake Champlain.

Washington, July 9.-President Nc
Kinley will spend most of his summer
vacation on the shores of Lake Cham
plain. He will leave Washington on
August 1 and go direct to Lake Cham
plain. Plattsburg, N. Y, will be his
nearest town.
His party will consist of the members
of the presidential family, Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart, Secretary Alger
and family, Secretary and Mrs. Porter,
and probably of several other members
of official society. The president will
make quite a prolonged stay, lasting
several weeks at least. He has no
plans perfected beyond this, but has
said he would take a western trip in
July, provided congress adjourned in
time.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. c. c. Baker and daughter Nellie
will leave next Wednesday for New
York to spend the summer. Mr.. Baker
will accompany them as far as Chi
cago. Later he will go to New York
and accompany them home.
Clearing sale prices, Furman's.
Misses Gussie and Bernice Fuller will
leave the latter part of next week for
Colorado.
Bargains in Summer Footwear, Fur
mans.
DR.. F. V. Woodward of Hutchinson is
visiting his sister Mrs. U. B. McCurdy.
Mrs. D. A. Clements and son Dan
went to Leavenworth yesterday for a
few days visit with Mrs. John Joerger,
after which the two ladies will go to
Madison, Wis, to spend the remainder
of the summer and Dan will remain
in Leavenworth.
Sale prices on Tan Shoes, Furman's.
Miss Margaret Bear is visiting in
Lawrence.
Miss Ada Head of Galveston, former
1y of Topeka, passed through here We'd
nesday on her way to New York to
join the r. E. Graham Dramatic COM
pany.
Summer Footwear, cut prices. Fur
mans.
Mrs. Richard Johnson and Mrs. J. S.
Coe will leave the middle of the month
for Colorado.
The best bargains at Furman's.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events i'm Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

The favorite mode of entertainment
at present is the trolley party. Two de-
lghtful ones were given last evening
one by Miss Marjory Wheeler and the
other by Miss Nellie Baker. The ev-
ening was perfect for such an entertain
ment and it is needless to say that the
young people enjoyed themselves to the
utmost.
Miss WheeIer's party occupied one
open car, which made the trip over sew
eral of the main lines, after which they
stopped at her home on West Tenth
street, where refreshments were served
on the lawn. Mrs. Wheeler and Miss
Margaret Dudley chaperoned the party
The invited guests were: Misses Louise
and Helen Smith. Miss Mildred Scott
Miss Louise KeIlam, Miss Ruth McClin-
took, Miss Helen Thompson, Miss jean
cite Lord, Miss Hazel Fassler, Miss Bes-
sic Hayden, Miss Lois Teft, Miss Kate
Fleishman, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss
Emily King, Miss Ellie Smith, Miss
Grace Smiley, Miss Essie and Dell
Chamberlain, Miss Eleanor Wheeler;N Mr.
Dorr Norton, Mr.. David Sibley, Mr..
Seth Chase, Mr. Kurtz Kellam, Mr.. Joe
Wilson, Mr.. Burton Nudge, Mr.. Harry
Seabrook, Mr.. Albert Patten, Mr. Will
Trapp, Mr.. Charles Foulks, Mr.. Paul
Palmer, Mr.. Terrence Ewart, Mr.. Brad
ford Johnson, Mr.. Ben Johnson, Mr.
VIII WikdaI, Mr.. Roland Medlicott, Mr..
John Mcfarland, Mr. Clarence Dennis,
Mr.. Geo. Bodley and Mr.. Leslie Guild.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
GONE DAFT.
rContinued from First Page.1

dence disclosed that took place on the
part of his father and mother for their
lives, and escape without a scratch of
any kind upon his person?
This board, after a thorough invest
igation, and mature deliberation, is of
the opinion, that Willie Sell is innocent
of the crime of which he was charged
and convicted, and for which he has
suffered eleven years imprisonment. We
believe that justice, justice pure and
simple, would only be meted out by
saying to Willie Sell, go, go out in the
world with the charge of murder under
which you have rested SO long, entirely
wiped out.
Therefore, we most respectfully and
earnestly recommend that your excel
lency grant said Willie Sell an uncon-
ditional pardon"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
TROLLEY BRIDGE AFIRE.
A Spaek Lights the Inhammable
Woodwork but Fire Extinguished

Last night at II o'clock as North
Topeka trolley car passed over IL, :
Kansas avenue bridge, either a spark
from the electrical machinery or
match thrown down carelessly by
passenger, ignited gas which was es-
Gaping from a gas main just under the
trolley car bridge. The woodwork of
the bridge was set afire, but was soon
discovered. Word was sent to fire 10
partment headquarters and to the To-
peka railway office.
The chemical engine from station No
responded and extinguished the
blaze.
The gas pipe has been leaking at
point 200 feet from the north approach
of the bridge for several days. The
damage by fire. was small. Assistant
Manager Charles Hixon and a crowd of
employees started from the car barns in
an open car. There were no cars in its
way and the run down the avenue was
made in quick time.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Chicago Livestock Market.

Chicago. July 9.
HOGS-Receipts 1900: left over 1000
Market 56713c higher. Lights $3.4563. .621s; ;
mixed s. 425z@S-6o; heavy s3.2o6S. .571l:
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; steady. Beeves
S3.49tI5.00; cows and heifers s. .8Od4 35;
Texas steers $2.8044. 10; stockers and feed
$3. 30d4. 25.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900 Market steady.
Native sheep 50. .2513. 80; westerns 81 90d6
$40; lambs So. 00615. .35
HOGS-Oficia1 receipts yesterday % 12O;
shipments $780,
Al; shipments 2.523. -
81 EEiEP-OfficiaI receipts yesterday a.
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow IL Ooe
head. ." 1''o0e
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09

Second ward, first precinct, all east of
R. r. track, Griffin's store; t. S. Will
Hams, supervisor.
Second ward, second precinct, all west
of r. r. track, Fourth and Madison;
Ed HaweS, supervisor.
Third ward first precinct, all east OF
Western avenue, H. H. Parker's store,
Tenth and Kansas avenue; c. S. Elliott,
supervisor.
Third ward, second precinct, all west
of Western avenue, corner King and
Clay; L. H. Greenwood, supervisor.
Fourth ward, first precinct, all east
of Polk street, Rains livery barn; S.
Rain, supervisor.
Fourth ward, second precinct, all west
of Polk street, livery barn, SIS West
ern avenue; F. R. Waters, supervisor.
Fifth ward, first precinct, Shepards s
store, Seventeenth and Topeka avenue;
N. J. Burdick, supervisor.
Fifth ward, second precinct, Hoff-
man House; c. A. Smith, supervisor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
SUNSTROKES.
Three Reported in Topeka All Late
in the Dav.

J. J. Segrist, an employe of the Santa
Fe car repairing yards in this city, was
Frustrated by the heat late yesterday
afternoon. While working. in the yards
Mr.. Segrist suddenly grew dizzy and
fell to the ground unconscious He
was taken into the shade by a fellow
workman, and DR.. EgeIston of the
Santa Fe dispensary sent for. Later
he was removed to his home at 1901
North Van Buren street, where he is
now severely i'll as the result of the
prostration.
A number of the employees of the
Santa Fe shops were compelled to give
up work yesterday afternoon and today
on account of the heat. None was
rendered unconscious but were simply
unable to go on with their work.
c. E. Pierson, a workman at J. M.
Baird's, was overcome by the heat
while working on a tin roof He was
taken to his home West Second
street and attended by physician
George Bert, young farmer living
east of the city, tumbled out of his
buggy yesterday afternoon near the
Hotel Throop on account of the heat.
He was carried into a drug store and
treated. He was able to drive home
in a few hours.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
NORTH TOPEKA.

Picture frames made to order; $50
Kan. ave. PostoHice room
Want to buy two houses in North To-
peka to move. Ad. houses, care Journal.
Mr. H. S. Fisher and daughter Greta
have gone to E1lIzhart, Ind, to spend a
month with relatives.
Mr.. Andy Bryan of Madison street
was overcome by the heat yesterday,
and although better today is still un-
able to work.
Dan Murphy, who is working on the
house A. J. Berry is building on his
farm was overcome yesterday by the
heat and is still unable to work.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Market Gossip.

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, ITO West Sixth Ave, Topeka.
Kan:
Liverpool steady. A@1Ad lower; corn
steady. 14G12d lower; Paris wheat and
-four 10 lower
London wheat and corn off coast steady,
nothing doing. On passage wheat firm
but not active; corn, less offering; Eng
lish country markets frmer.
The feeling on the curb last night was
somewhat easier, yet the sentiment was
such that would lead to believe that
crowd We're more favorable to higher
time and something unusual too. Gables
show a decline and it may be may
have a weaker opening.
Liverpool: July and September Ad low
er: corn 1sd additional lower.-9:45
Chicago receipts today: Wheat cars,
grade 0; corn 446 cars, grade 251; oats 253
Northwest receipts: Minneapolis this
year 81 cars, last year IT'S cars; Duluth
this year 50 cars, last year 240 cars; total
this year 122: last year as.
Chicago: This morning the weather map
showed some improvement in the north
west. Cables We're a trifie easier vet
buyig fonr cotnental account, not to ex-
tent as for the past few days, and scalp
case there was disposition their part
to cover some wheat which led to a slight
upturn early. Reports here of some sell
ing also for continental account. which
would Indicate they have no disnosition
to pay fancy prices for wheat. Corn has
had somewhat of a tired feeling all day
News regarding weather in corn belt has
been conflicting and that keeps market in
an erratic state. From one section in
particular news is strong that one could
see very much higher prices iulmedtat teIx
while on the other hand in ives tern part of
the state, reports are of such a character
crop, that could see nothing but
much loWer prices
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
NOT ANOTHER CONSULSHIP
Will Mckinley Give Out Until Con-
gress Adjourns Except the List
Now Prepared.

Washington, July ct can be an
nounced on authority that with the pre-
sentation to the senate of the large list
of diplomatic and consular nominations
which has been prepared and will go to
the capitol tomorrow or Monday
the president will decline positively
to make auother appointment to places
CT this character until after the al
journment of congress. This noTjce is
inspired by desire to spare useless
opportunities by, seekers after diplo-
matte and consular places and also to
afford the president some relief
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Kansas City Produce Market.

WHEAT@Cash about steady: July
shipment 1ad1c lower: No. 2 hard 60T6lc;
July delivery 5912c; No. 3, 5S13G59c: No. 4.
55d57c; No. red 64@6412c; No. 8. 6215G63c;
No. T. 56G5Sc.
CORN-Dun fractionally higher; No. ?
mixed 24024Ac.
OATs-Quiet, but rim; No. white 200
22c.
RYE-No. 2, 29c
othy SIS. 90; choice prairie Sc. O06I6.50.
BUTTER-Firn, receipts light; cream
cry 110131ac; dairy 8d1Oc.
EGGS-1ac lower. receipts heavy, de-
mand poor, &c.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Mic. Chiles' Trial.

The trial of Nick Chi1es for maintain
ing a nuisance on East Seventh street
was concluded today in police court.
Over 100 witnesses We're subpoenaed by
the city Most of the testimony relied
on for conviction was furnished by po-
lice officers, who had drank beer in Nick
Chiles' place. Judge Atehison fined
Chiles $100 and sentenced him to 80 days
in iail. ChiIes Immediately filed an ap-
peal bond and will try to beat the case
in the district court. The city prose
cutor, Mr.. Brown, was assisted in the
case by Attorney A. H. Vance, while w.
Ianlison was counsel for Chiles.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
TROOPS TO COME.
Fort Riley and Probably Fort
LeayenWOrth Regulars
Secured.

A telegram was received late today
from Congressman Chas. Curtis say
ing that he had secured an order for
United States troops for Topeka's Fall
Festival
This means that the troops from Fort
Riley and possibly Fort Leavenworth
will be sent here to take part in the
soldiers reunion to be given in connec-
ton with the Fall Festival.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09

DR.. Westerfield wishes to remind his
friends who should go to the primaries
tomorrow that it is customary to give
an acceptable officer second term;
that during his year of service his du-
ties have been performed in a manner
that has brought no criticism.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Kansas City Livestoek Market.

Kansas City. July g.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000. Best grades
steady. others strong. Texas steers IS. .25
G4.35; Texas cows s2-15d3 IS. native steers
S3-25G4.90: native cows and heifers $3.50
40: stockers and feeders s.. .80G440; bulls
s. 21o03.10
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09

HOGS-Recelpts IzUUJ MarkeI.- slIoIIS
Of sales S. 35d3. 10; heavies $3.50 As:
packers SO. .25613. 40; mixed $3.3o0p3.4212;
lights $3.15d3.3T1a; yorkers $3 $50 3.3712:
pigs So. 156D3. 30.
SHEEP-Receipts 1000. Market strong
Lambs $2.50d5.10; muttons $2.50Q3.S5-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
T. A A. w. Races.

All Topeka's fast riders at Fair
Grounds Saturday. NJ. Stevenson and
c. c. Claudy against time. paced by
triplet.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Topeka's Champion.

20 fast riders will compete for T. A
A. cup This promises to be the hottest
contested race on the programy-le
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Ricvcle Rae q ).

15c admits you to all. Programs free
Grandstand free.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
T A A w. Races

All Topeka's fast riders at Fail
Grounds Saturday. NJ. Stevenson. anG
c. c. CIaudy against time, paced by
triplet.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Todav,s Ranee of Pricea

Furnished by the w. A. Michael COM
mission Co, Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, ITO West Sixth Ave. Topeka
Kan:
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-09
Bicycle Race

Bicycle Races.
15c admits you to ALL Programs free.
Grandstand free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
ANS "a q S@gsSE1R - =
ABOUT ELLINWOOD.
The Advocate says:

Born:-To Mr. and Mrs Sam Burch.
field on Wednesday, March 10th a
boy.
This is the time of year when a man
prepares for garden one day and gets
housed by a blizzard the next.
It's hard to hold subsection a lot
of ad 7enturers who have everything to
gain and nothing to lose by riotous
disobedience of the law.
jos. BIasiar, who has made his home
at Alden during the last two years, has
moved back to this city and will make
it his permanent future home.
The principal reason why man
likes TO be patted on the back by others
is because nature has SO arranged him
that it is impossible for him to do ii
himself.
G. II Christensen Of the south side
is suffering from an attack Of Erysipe-
las. It was provoked by accidentally
bruising his cheek by coming in contact
with the point of sharp stick.
Rev. r E. Keys, pastor OF the M. E
church in this city, and Miss 4Nary
Wharton of near Chase. were married
at the residence of the brides parents
last Thursday by Rev. L. A5ernaty
of the Chase circuit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18

ford steers last week for S44 % each,
4 cents pound.
w s. Vincent sowed oats Monday.
He says the ground is 10 fine -condi-
ton to receive the seed.
If Editor Stoke, of the DEMOCRAT,
don't get that load of cobs that was
promised him by delinquent, there
will be bloody war.
1t is understood that the company
will put neat fence around the lawn
at the depot. This will add much to
the beauty of the grounds.
Minnie Lowery, of Albion township,
was thrown from Ter horse last Sat
urday. Her uncle, Al Avery, found
her in the road, senseiess. She is
better at present writing.
Kind words are appreciated but the
man who hands in the dollars for subs
scription, advertising. etc, is the man
who has the warmest place in the
cauntry editors heart.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-03-18
CL AFLIN GLEANINGS.

From the Banner
We hear that Mort Little and wife
are going to move on farm south of
Great Bend
1t is said that one Ellinwood firm
had out a shingle one day last week
bearing the sign, Free Eggs"
A. M. Traylor arrived here from
Missouri Monday night. He is here
to superlntend his sale of personal
property.
Mr.. McKillop of Manchester, Kans.
was in town Monday and said be was
going to take charge of the Logan
Creamery in 3 short time.
All the Editor did this week was to
sit around the fire with his hands upon
bis knees. and In his loud vehement
tones just sneeZe. sneeZe, sneeZe.
It seems that some of the dancers in
the vicinity of Bethel church north
east of here are somewhat worked up
over a statement uttered i'll the pulpit
by Rev. Barr Of Hoisington to the
effect that all persons who participate
in dancing are dirty hounds