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ton on the part of the States. To doubt in the case is to doubt the humanity of the States-to say that common sense is a stranger to the States most deeply in- tefested. There are doubtless many de7 tails to be settled before the Gulf States can form a common line of battle against a treacherous foe but there is statesmanship and straight common sense enough in these States to master all details. And if united action were needed now, we have faith that a con- ference of the executive officers of the States named could, without fresh leg islative action plan the work so that all parts of the coast would be guarded as they stand to-day.
 We heartily second the Picayune's timely proposition. Alabama being in the center, we would be glad to see her chief executive take the initiative in an effort to unite the States in defense of their coast districts. Let us have a Coast League which will bid defiance to the plague that is a menace even when 1t is not known and pressing danger. Let the five States keep con- trol of the health of their respective peoples. Security against pestilence can best be reached in that way. Fed eral interference is unknown in New York ana Massachusetts, and we can "get along" without it.
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anything be more crazy or criminal than this act; anything more ibrainleSs than the exeuse?
 viabse rtlputation for punrshgng offensss against the Jaw when they are perps- trated by the ignorant foreigners who work the coal fields. New let the state authorities show that they can be equally severe in dealing with this sher- iff' meib and its Se7ttsr-brained leadsr. We are mot quite sure whether Martin ought to be treated as murderer or as a maniac, but certainly the man who would sIiay his fellows on such mfse1a Die provocation is unfit to remain at large.
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SKAGUA

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 The town of Skagua, near White Pass. on the road to the Klondylse country, is one of the most lawhess places in exist ence The attention of the government has been called to it, and it will probably be raided by United States marshals. Oh, the hottest ever heard of
 In that cold, Alaskan cline, That we're always getting word of,
 Though 'tis seldom told in rhyme, Where they drink and steal and pillages
 In country far away, Is cold and clammy village
 SlSag-ua, is't. or Skag-u-a? There they plunder, fight and murder,
 And they're always drinking booze; Human strength can bear no furder,
 When tie blood begins to ooze, If you go there, you'll regret 1t
 And will leave without delay, For all crimes considered petit
 In the town of Skag-u-a. They will hold you up and rob you
 For the sum of forty cents; If they have the mind they'll mob you
 And will hold you in suspense. It has shocked our civilization,
 And we yearn to know the way Of the right pronunciation
 Sl1a3-vua- Skar-u- Skag-u-a-
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The physicians who were too coward ly to state the truth of the existence of yellow fever at Ocean Springs, but epidemic was dengue fever, should be properly reppimanded by th:- Mississippi state board of health, and the privilege to practice their profession should be taken from them.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

If Mobile had placed in her sewerage system thirty years ago as 1t should have done, 1t would have had less to fear from yellow fever. It is not an in dicaItion of the proper kind of progress that city of the ambition of Mobile should delay its sewerage thirty years after modern improvements had become an established institution of the coun- tIsU
The age-herald., 1897-09-15
Give Others q Chnnce.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Prof. Virchow and Nikola Tesla be- lieye the time is coming when men will live to be a thousand years old. Let us rejoice that it is not here now. The Rockefellers, Havemeyers, Goulds, As tors, Stages, Vanderbilts and Goelets have got too much the start of us now. In a thousand years they would own the earth. Hold back the elixir until we strike balancei
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Though the summer is about end Id many lives may be spared if plenty of preoa utdon is taken by giving the water the kind of a boiling That means some thing. The more 1t is boiled the heal thier it is. Don't forgt. 'th!s. It may save a life
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Should Keep Ahead.

From the Washington Post.
 When MT. Hanna declared that no man in office should owe the public any thing he doubtless meant that the pub lie official should keep ahead of the game and his accounts square.
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Make the quarantine regulation so se- v=re that not soul from the hot seas of the disease at Mobile, Ocean Springs cumstances gain an entE ance to this city.
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The goddess of wheat as pictured in many newspapers leaves the impression that she is 'uoo shoddy, having come in to her a.ches quite unexpectedly. Her dresses would indicate that wheat is worth $1O per bushel instead of one d-l- lar
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With yellow fever threatening many pants of the state 1t would be a first class scheme to clean up Birmingham and make it as prexentatle as are thousands of ellues in ths country.
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The Pennsylvania sheriff who shot the innocent and unarmed laboring peo-i pie now claims he was acting under orders from the coal operators. It is useless to say, more.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Now that Gel Pabst Of Milwaukee beer fame has married a daughter of Mir. Ienlp of St. Louis beer fame, it is safe to say both beers will in the future be known as Paibst and Lemps best.
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put an enid to the possibility of fever in this city 1t should ihaive a thorough clean- Ing and then be kerG clean for all time to come
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Water is the most hsalthful drink known to Cnankind, but at this time it will be many times more helalthful if It is thoroughly boiled.
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Perhaps UhsIa Texas cyclone was tha Hon. Roger o. Mills fin h.s battle az ainzt the people for another term in the sen ate.
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The watchword in Pennsylvania is now when Taboring man is found who IS not receiving enough wages to keep him and his family from starving, "ssho.t. lhlm on uhe spclt."
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

The governor of Mississippi may be tive to accept the senatorship made va carlt by the death of the late Senator George
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

David Bennstt Hill will find congenlal companionchip with Governor O'Fer- rall and William H. Harrity.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

The Seth Low ekyrocl1et seems to have been fined off too early in New York for any practical good. It made a noise and looked beautiful, but that was all
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Senator Foralxer is burning TO sky rockets for Mir. Hanna's sake.
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The Biggest.

From the Dallas News.
 While every State has its band of ca- lamity howlers, New York has the big gest Croker of the lot.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Filth mad fever go hand in hand. To
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ADVERTISING RATES.

< Remittanccs can be made by express, postoffiee money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD, Birmingham, Ala.
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A caterpillar in a month will devou 5000 times fits own weighl in food.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

According to the latest stats fcs, tn women in Sweden outnumber The ma by 148,669.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Eastern Business office The Tribune Building. New, York City; Western B4Si. tsa s. c. Beckwith Special Agency Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
The age-herald., 1897-09-15

Pockets in Tadies' dresses first appeared in England during the reign of Edward III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29
High Priced BumbIebees.

Many years ago the farmers of Aus
tralia imported bum blebees from Eng
land and set them free in their clover
fields. Before the arrival of the bees
clover did not flourish in Australia,
but after their coming the farmers had
no more difficulty on that score. Mr.
Darwin had shown that bumblebees
were the only insects fond of clover nee
tar which possessed a proboscis sufi-
GENTLY long to reach the bottom of the
long. tubelike flowers and at the same
time body heavy enough to bend down
the clover head so that the pollen would
fall on the insects back and thus be
carried of TO fertilize other flowers of
the same species. According to a writer
in Popular Science News, the humble
bees sent to Australia cost the farmers
there about half a dollar apiece, but
they proved to be worth the price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29

the witness answering. Her answer was:
Yes"
The objection was sustained and the
answer ruled out.
DR.. E. Won Quasi, who was the next
witness, stated that he had been called
to see Mrs. Schlegel on Tuesday, No
vember "a. and treated her.
state what the disease of Mrs. Schle-
gel WASP asked Major Woodson.
Mr.. O'Grady objected, on the ground
that a physician could not testify to
what he had learned in his professional
capacity from a patient. He cited the
law on the question, but the objection
was overruled.
She was suffering from nervous
spasms and was in great deal of pain.
She was very much excited" said the
witness.
Several witnesses were called to tes-
tify to the good reputation of Schlegel
a quiet, peaceable, law-abiding citi-
zen.
]. V. Jones of 300 East Eighteenth
street had known defendant for ten
years. His reputation, he said, was
good.
Henry c. Kumpf had known Schlegel
for fifteen years. He said:
IF was to pick out a representa- tive,
quiet, peacea BILE, sober, industrious, law
abiding citizen in Kansas City, I would
select John Schlegel."
NJ. c. John Meier testified that he had
known Schlegel for fifteen years. There
is not a stain upon the good name of
John Schlegel," he declared.
Ridenour-Baker Grocery Co., stated
that he did not see how the reputation
of any man could be better than that of
John Schlegel.
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EAGLES
Rose Tint
&c CIGAR.
Life of the Sultan.

Richard Davey, in his book, "The
Sultan and His Subjects, says:
LAS to the sultan himself, his life is
of the simplest and most arduoug. He
rises at and works with his secreta-
ries until noon, when he breakfasts.
After that he takes a drive or a row on
the lake. within his vast park. When
he returns, he gives audience to the
grand vizier, the sheik ul-islam. and
other officials AT O'Clock he dimes,
sometimes alone, not infrequently in
company with one of the ambassadors.
Occasionally his majesty entertains the
wives and daughters Of the ambassadors
and other Pera nOtabilities at dinner.
The meal, usually very silent one, is
served in gorgeous style, a la Franchise,
on the finest of plate and the most ex-
quisite of porcelain. The treasures of
silver and the Sevres at YiIdiz are hors
de ligne, both in quantity and quality.
Very often in the evening Abdul Ham
i'd plays duets on the piano with his
younger children. He is very fond of
light music, and his favorite score is
that of La File de Nine Angot.' He
dresses like an ordinary European gem
tleman, always wearing a frock coat,
the breast Of which, on great occasions
is richly embroidered and blazing with
decorations -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29
wAMEGo AND COUNCIL GROVE
Programme of the Circuit Bicycle
Races-Wheel Notes.

Entry blanks for the Kansas circuit
races at Wamego, D. A. Rogers, sec
rotary, and Council Grove, A. G. Pol
lard secretary, are out. The events and
prizes are as follows:
WAMEGO, AUGUST 9.
One mile open, amateur, first prize,
shotgun, S27; second, pair of tires, SIP;
third, vase lamp, 81. One mile profess
sional, first prize $25 in gold; second. $40;
third, So. Two mile, amateur, tandem,
first prize two diamonds, value $25; sec
Ond, two prizes, S12; third, two prizes,
Sc. One-third mile, POttawatomie and
Wabaunsee county championship,
medal, $25. One mile open, amateur,
2:50 class, first, stop watch, $22; second,
value $40; third, value So. Two mile
handicap, professional, first prize, $25;
second, $40; third, IS. Five mile handi-
cap, amateur, first prize, value $50; sec
ond, $12; third IS. Consolation race,
amateur, first prize, value $25; second,
value $3.50; third, value So. A thor
oughbred st. Bernard pup, value SO,
will be given to the first man lowering
q track record.
COUNCIL GROVE, AUGUST 13.
SO; second, value So: third, value 81.
One mile, handicap, amateur, first prize
value S25; second, value SO; third.
value 50. One mile open, professional,
first prize, cash S25; second, cash $40;
third, cash s.. One mile, tandem, anna
teur, first prize, value $50; second value
SIS. Two mile, handicap professional
first prize, cash $50; second, cash $40:
third, cash So. Three mile, handicap,
amateur, first prize, value $50; second,
value SO; third, value $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29
Troubles in the Office of Years Stand
ing Finally Settled.

Caldwell, Kan, July 29.-The fnduc-
ton into office today of J. W. Nyce as
postmaster ends one of the most trOu-
blous experiences that can be found in
the departmental records. The trouble
began December 81, 1888, when Walter
Donaldson, then assistant postmaster,
absconded with about So, 900 of the post
office funds.
ter, refused to make good the shortage,
and the department sued Balls bonds
men for the deficit. In the meantime
his bOndSmen sued him in the district
tached several thousand bushels of
wheat which Ball was holding for spec
ulation. A compromise was then agreed
upon and the case in the United States
court was settled. At the expiration
of Balls term w A Stevens was ap-
pointed by Cleveland. who held the Of
fee until December Z, 1896, when the
department found him short in his ac-
counts. His bondsmen at once de-
posed him, placing r. D. Metcalf in
charge for them. This state of affairs
lasted till February Is. when the Londs-
men and AIetcalf had some difficulty
and the bondsmen resorted to the pro-
visions of the law. that on ten days
sible, and an inspector was assigned
to do duty.
Accordingly, Albert o. Swift, an in
spector from the Nebraska district,
uing up to today, when Nyce was
checked into the position after most
bitter opposition. Donaldson, after
eluding the officers for nearly two
years, was finally captured at Girard,
KAN, in the summer of 1894. He con-
fessed his guilt and was sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary- He
served his time in the Leavenworth
prison, getting three months off for good
behavior. and was released July l.
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Furnished by the w. a. Michael Com
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
Kan:
today with price in favor of the bulls
Cables were disappointment to the
bears and in consequence there was some
some selling OF long wheat and reported
that the United Kingdom sold some
two days Continent has again been good
buyers and news from other quarters is
Indications point to an increase in the
visible next Monday of two million busheI
crease. Receipts at primary points ver,
nearly double last year. On the break
wheat pit sold quite line short whaat
and rapid advance was caused by their
Puts September wheat 729sG 72a4c. calls
September wheat 741sGI 75c: puts Septem-
puts September pork $40, calls Septem-
Der pork 1882
Liverpool wheat steady. 1880 lower
London wheat cargoes off coast nothing
gong GONG, on passage nomlnaliy unchanged
DUH for Americans. Paris wheat, July &c
higher August sc higher.
Chicago: Heavy rains on Atlantic coast
light local showers in lake regions. bal
anee Of country fair with temperature a
trife higher than yesterday morning.
Receipts hogs: Chicago % 900 head,
Kansas City 10000 head. Omaha $500 head.
chicago receipts today: Wheat 172 cars,
grade lU9; corn 1Sl cars, grade 443; oats 323
cars, grade 81.
Chicago: Notwithstanding decline yes
terday, cables this morning are unchang-
ed. no doubt will be somewhat of a sur
prise to the trade. If state of things con-
tinues it will be evidence that the parties
on other side are running Independent of
US and are willing to pay all advances on
wheat.
French cables higher. large line long
wheat sold yesterday may make good
mean business.
Liverpool wheat quiet September and
December Il d lower.
Weather: Kansas City and vicinity fair
tonight and Friday with continued high
temperature. For Missouri and Kansas
falr tonight and Friday and no change
Northwestern receipts: Ninneap polls this
year 220 cars. last year I67 cars: Dulutb
this year l53 cars, last year 154 cars; total
this year 3l3 cars, last year 321 cars
,Parls wheat steady to 10c higher: flour
SEPTEMBER tfI1, "a December I'D higher.
changed, December sd higher
% Exports 81 19a gn ports: Wheat 90. $50. -four
25.042' corn 336, $50, oats 39S, 1856 wheat and
flour equal 1S6, 800 bu. -iO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29
RELIEF FUND AUDITED.
Finances of the Woman's Relief Corps
in Good Condition.

Emporia July 29.-The auditing board
for the Woman's Relief corps, Depart
ment of Kansas, was in session here
President Margaret H. Griffith. The
board consists of Mrs. Emma Wright
of Pittsburg, chairman; Mrs. Cassie c.
Fletcher, Clay Center, and Mrs. Evalyn
Bradford, ConcOrdia. The department
secretary, Mrs. Belle c. Harris, En-
poria: the department treasurer, Mrs.
Lydia 4. Logan, Towanda, and Mrs.
Minnie D. Morgan, member of the de-
partment council, were also present.
The relief and other department
funds, except the general fund, are in
excellent condition. During the past
year, however,t the general fund was de
pleted. not only of a surplus of about
$500 from the previous administration,
but all the receipts of the year, as we'll
as about 5000 in debts to be paid in the
present year. Most of this money was
expended in the interests of the Mother
Bickerdyke home at Ellsworth.
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Chicago livestock Market.

Chicago July %.
HOGS-Estimated receipts hogs %. 600:
left over 1000 Market strong to shade
higher. Lights 50. e0d3.S5; mixed $S.571sgp
3-75; heavy So. 371kG3 10; rough s.. 37lSa3. As
CATTLE-Receipts $500: steady. Beeves
$3S5a5.10 cows and heifers 81 906t3. Is:
Texas steers 8. 9oG4.00; stockers and feed
ers 50. 20G14 40
SHEEP-Receipts 1900 Steady to weak
er. Natives $3-00d4 Is; westerns S3.00a4O0:
lambs 50. SOFAS 20
,HOGS--Ofricial receipts yesterday 80. 1ss;
shipments $3.50
CATTLE-Official receipts Yesterday
16 800; shipments 4167
SHEEP-Oficial. receipts yesterday 49,
45l; shipments 221.
Estimated receipts hogs Tomorrow II ON
head.
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TODAY'S HARRIET REPORT
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal
Chicago. July %.

chicago, July 81
wHEAT-Foreign markets refused to
follow the lead of Chicago again today.
Liverpool was unchanged to I'D lower and
Paris advanced &c. Receipts were III
cars, of which 152 were new wheat at
Chicago and 373 cars at Duluth and Min
neapolis, against 395 last year. The Price
Currents estimate of the new crop was
considered bearish. showing an ex-
portable surplus of 1S5 million bushels on
the new crop: but this was more than Off
set by the report of foreign acceptances
a the seaboard yesterday amounting to
1900 600 bushels. Wheat opened strong
and the advance was well maintained.
September opened &c higher at 7314c, sold
up to 73Ac and back to the quarter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-29
CATTLEMEN ORGANIZE.
Clark County Stockmen Will Unite
Their Interests

Ashland. July 29.-The cattle men of
this county have issued a call to meet
in this city July 81 to form an organiza-
ton to protect their interests.
Some of the features will be the es-
tablishment of a court of arbitration to
which shall be referred for arbitration
and settlement all questions of differ
ences between its members, thus saw
ing the improbable litigation and vex-
atoms of personal animositieS. To
guard herds against Texas fever or 9TH
er conta gious diseases. To make a uni
ted effort to advertise Clark county as a
desirab BILE market for Stockers and feed
ers. To offer rewards or otherwise as
sist to detect and punish cattle steal
ing.
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CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Wholesale Arrest of Galena Citizens
Mob Talk

Galena, July 29.-Since the finding of
Frank Galbreath's body. two weeks ago
in an abandoned shaft on West Seventh
street, Deputy Sheriff Charles Rains
and Constables Roe and Radley have
been trying to run down the perpetrat-
ors of the murder.
Yesterday they arrested Ed Staffie-
back his mother, Mrs. Wilson, and her
husband. Charles Wilson, George and
Cora Shaffleback, Anna McCombs and
K. Carpenter. The people arrested are
a tough lot Excitement is running
high and the prisoners were hurried
overland to Columbus for protection.
They will have a hearing today, provid-
ing a mob does not interfere.
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GRAIN NOT RUSHING IN.
Farmers Holding Their Wheat for
Higher Prices.

Salina, July 29.-There has been some
wonder on the part of grain dealers
that more wheat is not being marketed
in central Kansas. The loads of grain
one sees coming into SaIina at present
are extremely few and far between. The
dealers who expected a big rush to
market as soon as harvest was over are
disappointed There is some grain go
ing in from farther west, but not nearly
so great a rush as was anticipated.
The Missouri Pacific is sending in
some wheat from west of Geneseo, two
train loads going in yesterday over the
cutoff. The largest shipment from
any one point was from Clafiin, which
shipped sixteen cars Yesterday.
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COUNTY FUNDS LOANED OUT
Sedgwick County's Late Ex-Treasurer
Favored Politiciars-HalIowe
Borrowed

Wichita. July 29.-The report of the
committee appointed by the probate
court to appraise the estate of the late
John A Doran, ex-cOunty treasurer
has been filed and shows that a consid-
cradle portion of the city and county
funds, for which DOran failed to ac-
count, went into the pockets of a num-
Der OF politicians.
Doran's net salary was 81. 500 a wear
while the many worthless persona |
notes that his estate holds show that he
loaned and spent money like a prince
His total estate is valued at only $S3S.
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kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City. July %
WHEAT-Fairly active. practically I'M
changed: No. hard 6SG69c: No. 3. 6TG6Sc;
No. l. $4,000: No. red 7O1zd71l5c; No. 3.
69dT011c: No. f. 65d67c.
CORN-Fairly active, about steady; No.
2 mixed 227kG 23zc.
OATS-Fairly active. weak; No. 2 white
17Q1719c; two cars old choice 20c.
RYE-Norlinally unchanged.
HAY-Active, steady: shade higher:
choice timothy, new 800; choice prairie,
new So O0GI5.5O.
BUTTER-steady; creamery 11@1Sc;
dairy SG10c.
EGGS-About steady. &c.
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a. Sunstroke at Peabody.

Peabody, July 29.-Ed Watts, a car
penter on the new opera house which
is being erected here, was sunstruck
Monday afternoon and was unconscious
all evening, but today is considered out
of danger. Monday afternoon the Their
mometer registered 108 in the shade.
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OPPOSED To DITCH WORK.
A Barton County, Kan, Farmer Tries
TO Stop Irrigation Laborers.

Great Bend, July 29.-Yesterday while
the Koen ditch workmen were on S. ].
Shaw's place the renter occupying the
land tried to stop them AS Koen had
Shaw'S consent 10 attention was paid
to the man. Finally Shaw appeared
and although he had given Koen his
consent last Friday he tried to stop the
ditcherS. Work, however, went on and
Shaw came to town for officers and had
Koen's foreman arrested. What the
outcome will be is hard to saw