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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
OWNS AN OLD RELIC.
Abilene Man the Possessor of Col
orial Paper.
The Abilene Chronicle says:

The Abilene Chronicle says:
F. E. Nottoff of this city, ex-county
clerk, is in possession OF an old and val
bic piece of paper, found recently
among the effects of his father-in-law,
the late w. f. A. Meek. and to him
handed down by his father who got it
from his own paternal ancestor.
The paper, yellow with age, but yet
strong and durable, is linen and bears
q waternlarked crown and the letters
&c. R." 1t contains writing conveying
title to slave girl and reads as fol-
lows:
Re it known that I, Robert Gamble
of Richmond, have this day bargained
and sold unto John McCutcheon, of Au-
gusta county. one negro girl named
Jude, about 13 years of age, for the sum
of so pounds, which. negro girl 1 do war
rant and defend to the said John Nc
against the claim. title or demands of
all persons or any persons whatever.
Given under my hand and seal this
first day of April, 1871.
Attest: R. GAMBLE.
THOS. McNAE.
VIM McCUTCHEON
THOS. RUTLEDGE.
On The reverse of the faded sheet is
the following assignment:
October IA. 1894.
Dosine (do sign) over my right and
title of the within Billisale (bin of sale)
onto John Meek for value reed as wit
ness my hand this Il day of October.
JOHN McCUTCHEON.
Test
SAMUEL McCUTCHEON.
The John Meek. who finally acquired
the negro girl Jude was the grandfather
of the late w. f. A. Meek.
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JUDGE REED REPUDIATEs
The Single Gold Staudard-Win be
No Relief While it Prevails

Wichita, July 21-Judge Christopher
Reed of Kansas City and formerly of
Wichita, was in the city last evening.
mo, the people here are not feeling
the effects of the hard times more than
they are in other Places he said.
There are ten thousand unemployed
people in Kansas City, and you ought
TO know what that means"
Il would think ii would mean more
Bryan votes,'' answered the reporter.
The Judge rubbed the tips of his fingers
across his WebSterian fOrShead, and
continued:
That is just exactly what it does
mean. 1 am a Republican, but am
just that much of a patriot that I am
opposed to the single gold standard. 1t
means congestion of the money supply
and low prices, and low prices mean
hard times"
Then 1 should think you would sup
port the loyal Democracy of Missouri.
1t is right on the money question:
Il am not in politics and never ex-
pect to be 1 have always been of the
opinion that the practice of law and
politics do not go together. We were
speaking about the present conditions.
1t is my candid opinion that times will
be no better until the gold standard, the
trusts and the n1onopolies are destroy
ed. Why, even in Kansas City, three
of the largest banks have formed a
trust and consolidated. That means
well, you ought to be able to figure that
out yourself This is an age in which
reforms are needed. L believe there
are as great reforms to be worked out
in government and our civilization as
ever Jesus of Nazareth worked in re-
HgiOn. The law of evolution applies
to government and civilization as it
does to everything else. Government
and civilization are failures where the
people are oppressed and saddened.
Il believe that under the divine plan
men and women were intended to be as
happy as the birds that sing in the for
est trees. Any condition which does
not reward industry and find employ
ment for willing hands is wrong, radi-
cally wrong"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
AN ALASKAN COMPANY.
One Being Organized in Cincinnati
With 100000 Capital.

Cincinnati, July 21.-At a meeting
held here by a number of we'll known
business men. P. H. Wilson, builder.
was elected president and H A. Tho
burn, a real estate man, secretary and
treasurer. Wilson said the object of
the meeting was to organize a company
of 100, each to pay $1,000 and to pro-
coed to San Francisco, purchase an iron
vessel of sufficient tonnage to carry
men and provisions. which. 1t was sta
ted, can be done for $50, 900 and proceed
to the Alaskan gold fields. =.
It is the purpose to hold the vessel
al the nearest point to the gold fields for
Headquarters for the members of the
company and employees. An agreement
was drawn up, and II of those present
signed it, each agreeing to the payment
of 81 900. Others are being solicited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
DEBS' LIFE THREATENED
If He Goes Into Kanawah District
Swallowed by Pinkertons.

Cincinnati, O., July PA special to
the Commercial Tribune from Wheel
ing says:
Debs spoke at Riversville last night.
1t tranSpireS today that DebS has been
Swallowed by two Pinkerton men, and
that he has been threatened with death
if he goes to Kanawah He will go,
however. Thursday. A gang of $50 Ital-
ians are to arrive at Paramount today.
They were to have worked on a new
railroad, but will try mining. In the
Kanawah valley there is no aterial
change. The success of the organizer
at one point is offset by the defeat at
others. Sixteen hundred cars of coal
were shipped yesterday, the biggest
shipments in seven years. There have
been threats of holding up trains at
Kenova and over in Ohio. and more
watchmen have been placed at danger
Gus places.
Gov. Atkinson thinks the strike will
become general and hopes the men will
win. He says he has not been consult
ed about using the militia and that
none but the most violent outbreak
would call for its use.
The Glendale mineres near Wheeling
came out and they thre2 ten to march
up the Boggs Run mine and this will
cause trouble. There is no cessation of
coal shipments nor any interference
with trains loaded with coal passing
Paramount. W. Va. July 21.-Fifty
miners heard Eugene V. Debs speak a
Riversville last night. but only a few
of them came from the Montana, the
most important mine in the region ex-
cepting the Monongah- Debs' speech was
the same eloquent appeal to the man to
lay down their picks and throw their
fortunes with their striking brethren.
His words We're received very enthusi-
astically and the miners present seemed
deeply interested No attempt was
made to organize the men, as Debs
thought there were not enough miners
present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
WITHOUT SILVER MONEY.
Curious Experience of Enid, o. T., One
Day Last Week.

Wichita. July 21.-J. L. Isenberg of
the Enid Wave was in the city yester-
day. Mr.. Isenberg told of a curious
condition in Enid last Saturday. To-
wards evening silver money went out
of circulation. Mr.. Isenberg wanted to
get a 50 bill changed and it kept him
racing an hour to find man with sill
YER On his journey he met other peo-
pie on the same mission. He called on
q local banker for an explanation and
the latter told him that the farmers
had simply traded the town dry of sill
Yer and carried all available change
home in their pockets. 1t was a fact
that Enid had to telegraph for silver
money that evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
KENs1NGroN TO CELEBRATE.
Has Big Corn Crop and Will Have
q Birthday Jubilee.

Kensington, July 21.-A meeting of the
business men will be called at an ear
ly date to take action to celebrate Ken
Singtons ninth anniversary.
The celebration will occur some time
in the latter part of September. On ac-
count of the partial loss of crops in the
last three years the people thought 1t
best to give up the celebration This
year good wheat crop has been har-
vested and at this time the crop of
corn promises the largest in the history
of Smith county. Kensington is sit
uated on the Rock Island road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
VETERAN CELEBRATES.
j. W. Simmonds of Cedarville, En- Ger
tains Friends on Getting His
Pension.

Cedarville, July 21.-John w. Sim
monds, former resident of this place,
now Of Kensington, Smith county, has
been notified by the interior depart
ment that his pension claim of many
years standing had been allowed. Mr..
Simmonds will receive about $4,000
back pay.
Mr.. SimmondS is here among his old
friends and comrades celebrating the
joyful news, and provided them with
lunch. Entertaining remarks were
made by r. M. Picker and w. r. My
erS of Smith Center and others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Fusion in Greenwood County.

Eureka, July 21.-The POpulist CEN
trail committee in session here yeSter-
day decided upon August 10 as the date
of the county convention and settled
the division of offices with the Demo-
Gratis and free silver Republicans. Ac-
cording to the contract the Democrats
are to be allowed to name the nominees
for sheriff and register of deeds, and
the free silver Republicans the treas
urer This leaves the PopulistS to
name the nominees for county clerk.
surveyor and coroner, the three minor
offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Lake Shore Presid 9nt Ill.

Cleveland. o.. July 21-Gen. D. w.
Caldwell, president of the Lake Shore
6, Michigan Southern Railway COM
pany, is critically i'll at his residence in
Lake avenue. The general is conscious
only part of the time and his condition
is so dangerous that the end may come
1T any time, although the doctors hope
% pull him through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
GOING TO BOMBAY.
Miss Livermore of Smith County, VIII
Garry the Gospel to Heathens.

Smith Center, July 21.-Miss Melva A.
Livermore of this city, who graduated
from the Northwestern Methodist uni
versity in Evanston, ILL.,, in June last,
will leave Smith Center about the mid
die of October for Bombay, India, and
expects to be gone several years
She goes there in the interest of
Methodism as a missionary, and will do
evangelical work in preaching and
teaching the gospel. Miss Livermore
was raised in Smith county and for a
number of years taught school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

built gates at the Montana mines and
had their men fastened in, but such
proved untrue. Every effort was used
to keep the men away and many spot
tiers were employed.
Altoona. Pa, July 21.-The striking
miners who went TO the mouth of the
Callatiz mines today and beat drums
with the intention of getting the nom
union men out, were arrested ond were
clicked up by the deputies on duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
strvker's Quest:ons Perplex.

Atchison, July 21-As result of the
difficult examination questions issued
by the state superintendent of public
instruction only p of 60 persons were
successful in the examination at the
Atchison county institute yesterday,
most of those who passed having a per
cent barely above So This gives the
county scarcely enough teachers to fill
the schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
RAINS DAMAGE WHEAT.
Many Fields Ruined by Water il
North Dakota.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 21.-Specials
from Fargo, Grand Forks, CroOkston and
other Red river valley points say that too
much water is falling for the good of the
wheat crop. At Fargo 4.46 inches of rain
fell in two and one-half days.
Many fields of wheat on low places will
be uncut and the loss will be heavy. The
rains in South Dakota are considered
highly beneficial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
BIG Muddy Cutting Again

Atchison. July 21-The Missouri river
threatens to continue it's raVages in the
vicinity of East Atchison and the gov
eminent will be asked to spend $4,000
for protection at once. If the river
encroaches on the Missouri bank again
the Atchison. Topeka e Santa Fe will
not be able to reconstruct its lines be-
tween East AtchisOn and Rushville
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
WILL LIGHT ROYAL GORGE.
Electric Lights to be Placed in the
Famous CANYON.

Canon City, Colo. July 21-The Off
Gals of the Denver & Rio Grande Rail-
road company have decided to illumin-
tricity, the lighting fluid being furnish
ed from this city.
This is to be done for the benefit of
travellers whose business makes it nee
essary for them to pass through the
gorge in the night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
FIND INDIAN RELICS.
Company Organized to Search an Old
Battle Ground Near Glen Elder.

Glen Elder. July 21.-It is well known
that NJ desperate fight was had with the
Indians at the mouth of the Limestone
creek where it empties into the Solomon
river near Glen Elder in the early set
that an old flint lock musket, Indian
boats and arrow heads have already
been found on that spot.
One day last week tomahaW was
found with a wooden handle q bout one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Mail From Alaska Slow.

Independence, July 21.-Mail was re-
ceived yesterday by Joseph Romig from
Bethel, Alaska, dated July "a. 1896 This
mail should have been here last au-
tum1, but it laid over all winter at ST.
Michaels and was brought to San Fran
cisco by the steamer Excelsior, having
on board the gold miners from the Yu-
KOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Gov. Drake,g BURT is Serious.

Des Moines. Ia, July 21.-The condition
of Governor Drake, VINO fell recently.
striking an old army wound in his left
hip, has not improved as rapidly was
hoped. His family physician from Cen
tervilIe, has been called to consult in tho
case 1t is thought it will be some time
before he can use the limb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
New Kansas Postmasters

Washington, July 21-The following
postmasters were appointed for Kansas
yesterday: At Bunker Hill, Russell
county, w. Bays, vice I. Hoopman, re-
moved, and at Larimer, Montgomery
county. J. Harden, vice L. Cham ber-
lain removed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Atchison Druggist Fails.

Atchison, July 21.-Frank Bonheir1,
retail druggist, failed yesterday. The
liabilities are considerably larger thar
the assets The principal creditor is
McPike & Fox of Atchison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Wolf scalps as Cash

Wa-Keeney, July 21.-About 800 was
paid out by the county for wolf scaInS
the past quarter. Six merchants of
this city accepted them from their Gus
toners as cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
ADY WILL RETURN.
Newton Attorney Likes Colorado and
Will Go Back.

Wichita, July eli. W. Ady spent
yesterday in the city. His residence
in Colorado seems to have changed him
but little, and he, as well as his wife
and children. are delighted with their
new home, Colorado Springs, to which
they Will return at the end of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
in length in a well pre-

and a half feet in length in we'll pre-
served state.
A company has now been formed here
which elected VIM Ray captain, to
prospect in the locality, and they Will
thoroughly search the spot for other
Indian relics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

BELO1T-The marriage Of L. d
BeaI. formerly agent of the Missouri
Pacific at Glen Elder, to Miss Eva Lis
enby of Springfield, Mo-, recently one
of the teachers in the public schools of
Norton has been announced. By this
and home. Mr.. Beal will do an alb
stracting business, having opened an
office here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Wolf Scalp Bounty.

Russell, July PA cancellation of
warrants shows that in the last three
months $251 was paid by the county for
coyote scalps and 1927 for maintenance
of the poor.
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week. For some time after his re-
movaI to Colorado he did not make any
gain in his general health. but of late
he has been giving his entire time to
professional work. which out there con-
sists very largely of legal questions
growing out of mining interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
FROM KANSAS TOWNS
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

ATCHISON-A grain corporation OF
immense order for lumber to S. H. Full
lerton, an Atchison lumber manufac-
turer, for the purpose of constructing
a gigantic grain elevator at Manches-
ter. The lumber will fill three ships
and the price to be paid is 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Waconda Springs Resort,

Beloit. July 21--It is estimated that
2,000 to $4,000 people have visited the
Waconda Springs resort in Mitchell
county since the first of May The
Missouri Pacific has run excursions
every Sunday for the benefit of pleas
ure seekers. The resort is historically
known as the Spirit Springs, it being a
great Indian resort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

the Kansas normal college whereby
Prof F. J. Harroun of Yuma, Col, has
come into control of one-eighth inter
est in the institution. Prof Harroun
is to be principal of penmanship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Stafford Cooking Club.

Stafford July 21.-The young ladies
of this city have organized a cooking
club. At the first meeting each mem
Der furnished a dish of some kind. They
will meet once each week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
DESTROYED by Hurricane.

Paris, July IA dispatch from Bourges,
capital of the department of Cher, says
that the northwestern portion of that de-
cane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
CITY of Ainana is Pulled Off

Alpena, Mich, July 21.-The steamer
City of Alpena. which grounded on Avery
reef last night, was pulled off early this
morning without damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
DEATH OF r. T. CLANCY.
He Leaves a Wife and Four Children
Other Deaths

r. T. CLANCY died this morning at 10
o'clock at his residence, corner of Sixth
and Fillmore streets. He was 60 years of
age and has been i'll for some time with
stomach and liver trouble. He leaves a
wife and four sons, all living in this city.
The 4-months-old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Rodgers died last night of cholera
infantum. The funeral Will take place to-
day from their residence near Valencia.
Katheren Fafler, aged 81 years died last
night of rheumatism. She Will be buried
at 4:30 from her late residence, S31 North
Buchanan street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

PITTSBCRG-The recount of the
vote cast for street commissioner last
spring was completed today, and al
though between 200 and 300 ballots have
been thrown out on both sides, the ma
jority stands at exactly three for Rus
sell over Smith, as at the beginning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

GALENA-Dr. J. W. Hutchinson, one
of Galena's oldest citizens and a thirty
second degree Mason, died this morn
ing. He left between $25, 900 and $780,
600, besides $4,000 life insurance, to his
wife and married daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
New Kansas Postomce.

Washington, July 21.-A new postoffice
has been esta blished at Blanche, Elk
county, Kansas, and Emma T. Carter
appointed postmistress.
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"Divine" Healer in Parsons.

Parsons, July 21.-Schrader, the di-
vine healer, is in town. He is stopping
at Mrs s. E. Cravens 1918 Crawford
avenue, where he has room and VIII
attempt to cure the afflicted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Gov. Leedy to Speak at Downs.

Downs, July 21.-The people of this
city will celebrate their eighteenth
birthday, July q. Governor Leedy and
eX-COngressman Calderhead will be the
sneakers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21
Parsons COLONY for Alaska

Parsons, July 21--The gold fields of
Alaska are attracting people from all
over the country and Parsons will send
her quota of fortune hunters. A. E.
Talbot, who has had some experience
in mining in Colorado, is organizing a
colony to 60 to Alaska.
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DODGE CITY-The three men who
assaulted the brakeman on No. and
cut the air hose when ordered off the
train at Spearville last week were
bound over to the January term of
court. They were unable to give bail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

WICHITA-W. E. Stanley, an attor-
ney of note, was thrown from Sullzy
while training colt this morning and
it is feared that a bruise at the base OF
the brain may be dangerous.
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Ell DORADO-The roof of the Old
wooden mill in Riverside burned off this
week. The building was used as an
ice house by J. S. Caldwell and NJ. G.
Wells and about 100 tons of ice were
melted. The building is owned by NJ
A. Miller, now of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

Shirts. collars and cuffs 1aundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry, l12 and ia West 9Th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-21

Being highly concentrated, only small
doses of Ayers Sarsaparilla are needed.
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nTOO LAVE no CLASSIFY.

EOR SALE-1S96 Columbia bicycle; still
Il in crate. A bargain to buyer. Call
on D. c. NelIis, 116 w. 9Th st.
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ARKANSAS CITY-A nj

ARKANSAS CITY-A number of la
dies met at the home of Mrs. A. B.
johnson and organized the Arkansas
City Lyceum club. The club contract
ed with William w. Wilkerson, gen
eral manager of the Redpath lyceum
bureau for six entertainments for the
coming winter
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Change at Fort Scott Normal.
Fort Scott, July 21.-Another deal mas
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NEwTON-Judson Fitzpatrick post.
G.. A R., has been given a government
cannon by the government. The can
non now is at Rock Island. 1t will be
shipped here and set up probably in
the East park.The freight will amount
to 500
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-10

case Of Edmund Hart. for assault and
battery on F. w. Mckinney.
The case of Alex. Harris, for as
sault with a deadly weapon on E. Gil
sey, was postponed until August 18th.
The cases of the 20 Chinese gam
blers, caught by Captain Fernandes
and others in the old Chinese theater
Sunday, We're postponed until August
11th
AIohikea, former driver of hack No
10. had his license taken away from
him for breaking certain carriage reg
ulations.
Sentence was suspended in the
cases OF Piilani and Makaoi, for selling
spirituous liquor without a license.