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The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
FRANK SHAPTER SUES.
Wants $4,000 Damages for False
Imprisonment.

Frank Shapter who was one time q
captain in the Kansas national guard
has commenced suit in the federal court
against Rankin & Lemon of Ottawa for
$4,000 for false imprisonment
Shapter owned a laundry in Topeka
and failed. He then went to Ottawa
where he again started in business
Again fortune frowned upon him and he
was compelled to give up his business.
He was indebted to the firm of Rankin
& Lemon and he claims that they had
him arrested in Topeka and taken to
Ottawa on trumped up charge so that
they might serve papers upon him in a
civil action. He was in Jail some time
but was afterward released and the
charges against him abandoned.
Capt. .Shapter cleans that he was dam
aged $4,000 worth and he asks for a
judgment against the firm in that
amount,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
BIG M. w. A ENTERTAINMENT
Have 16 Foot Long Walnut Log 10
Feet in Circumference on Ex-
hibition.

waterville, Aug. 27.-The M. w. A
people are still talking of the entertain
ment of $500 people on Tuesday
The parade was a surprise to all on
account of its length and the beauty of
the floats.
A sample sapling from Cottage Hill
occupied prominent place. 1t was the
trunk of a black walnut tree. IS feet in
length and 10 feet in circumference, a
pioneer and a cripple from the Spring
Valley cyclone.
Speeches We're made by z. E. Murphy
of Leavenworth, Rev. Mason of Barnes
and Rogers of Cottage Hill. Music
recitations and singing enlivened the
programme.
Triumph camp has $50 members and
three new members were initiated after
the picnic, the work being done by Blue
Rapids camp.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
RAID FOUR NEWTON JOINTS
Sheriff Makes Descent Upon Sa-
looms and Gets Men and Liquor.

Newton, Aug 27-Yesterday after
noon four men were arrested by the
sheriff, charged with selling liquor. In
functions We're served upon them and
their places raided. E. E. Conrad, E.
Horan, George English and Henry Gal
lup are the men arrested.
When the officers raided Horan'S
place the bartender resisted, and the
sheriff at once pulled a revolver on him
and kept his hands up while his depu-
ties cleaned out the place. At Con-
RAIDS nothing was secured but bar and
ice chest. AT Gallup's the officers again
found resistance, but the use of a re
volver secured entrance. Over five
wagon loads of beer and whisky were
secured from Gallups and Horan's
places The liquor, with the bars and
other appliances, was taken and stored
in the basement of the county Jail. Gal
lup and English, his bartender, were
unable to give bond and went to jail.
Conrad and Horan each furnished bond
to the amount of $500. Conrad'S bond
was signed by some of the best citizens
of the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
WHAT DOLLAR WHEAT DID
Commander Botkin Praises Kansas at
the G. A. r. Reunion.

Buffalo, Aug. 27.-''We have quit rails
ing b. in Kansas. and now since Nc
Kinley has been elected we have gone
to producing wheat and corn
The speaker was Theodosius Botkin.
department commander of the Sun
flower state. He lives at Hutchinson,
in the Arkansas valley. To an inter
ested group of listeners he explained the
situation in his state.
Out our way just now silver is on a
par with wheat, both selling at 81 n
bushel, and farmers are bringing in
their crop of bullion with their wheat.
But seriously, gentlemen, dollar wheat
has punctured a big hole in the silver
balloon.
I'VE have raised in Kansas this sea-
son sc, 600. 900 bushels of wheat, which is
averaging better than any crop ever
produced in the state. Measured by the
bushel, there have been years when the
crop was larger, but according to weight
and that is how our farmers sell theic
wheat-it is weighing more and will
bring a greater return on the market
than any crop in the history of the
state. AS to quality, L may say it is
first class in every respect and will
bring top notch prices. We raise only
the best varieties of hard wheat.
One of our boys who is with US,
Comrade Randall of Sedgwick, will
thresh $500 bushels. The yield runs
from 25 to so odd bushels to an acre.
What do our farmers get for wheat?
Wen. say wheat is worth 81 in Chicago,
the Kansas producer gets 50 cents.
Are the farmers selling their wheat
at these prices?''
Yes. some of them. But the majority
are still holding. Tie sentiment has
gone through the state that wheat can
be held for $1.25 a bushel. When that
figure is reached the farmers will un-
load. And Il they all wait there is no
question that they can get their price.
why, there is no longer any such
thing as hard times out our way. Our
state is just beginning to hum, and as
an illustration of the great amount OF
money that is being deposited with the
banks. L may say that bankers are
actually refusing deposits of municipal
funds.
AS to the corn crop, the eastern half
of the state Will produce one of the
greatest corn crops ever raised. In the
western half. however, not more than
half crop will be produced on account
of some hot winds that prevailed while
the corn was in bloom.''
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
BOOTH-TUCKER'S SCHEME.
It is Getting Into Shape in California
and Much Money is Pledged.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-The citizens
colonization committee, working in con-
junction with the Salvation Army, has
taken into consideration the purchase of
500 acres of land near Soledad in Monte
rey county belonging to c. T. Rowie. The
owner has offered to sell it for $50 an
acre and will give the Salvation Army
and the colonists ten tears in which to
pay from it, charging but per cent inter-
est.
The proposition to buy the Soberanez
property offered by c. Spreckels. has been
abandoned, as one of the conditions that
it be plowed during August, could not be
fulfilled. The finance committee reports
promises of several thousand dollars in
subscriptions including one from Mr.
Spreckels.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
COOK AND BoARDER ELoPE.
Mrs Tyron, of Seneca. Arrested in
Kansas City After a Long Search.

DlTS-> YrOnS Oh S6A6cAs AIEGSGSo III
Kansas City After Long Search.
Seneca, Aug. 27.-SeveraI days ago
Mrs. Daniel Tryon and G.. L. Baxter
eloped from this place. Word was re-
ceived yesterday that they had been ar
rested in Kansas City.
The couple, with Mrs. Tryon's three
small children, was located in a small
house at Sixteenth and Stewart avenue.
Baxter is a single man. Mrs. Tryon's
husband is a farmer, living near Sene-
ca.
Mrs Tryon took up with Baxter about
a year ago. At that time he was a night
watchman in the Kansas City and
Northwestern yards at Seneca. Tryon
made frequent visits to the country and
it seems that during his absence the
wife and the watchman became well
acquainted. During all this time the
husband never suspicioned that his wife
was untrue to him.
On August Is Tryon came home from
a weeks trip to the country to find that
his wife had left town. She had taken
most of her household goods, their three
children, and their star boarder, who
was Mr.. G. L. Baxter, the man arrest
ed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
GRANDER THAN THE ALPS.
But it Cost Prince Luigi $4,000 to
Find it Out.

Seattle, Wn., Aug. 27.-Prince Luigi,
Duke of Savoy. and his party of five
Italian mountain climbers arrived in
the city the steamer City of Topeka
after having completed successfully the
hitherto impossible task of reaching
the summit of Mount ST. Elias. They
took many photographs and say that
the scenery is more grand than that of
the Alps. The prince made cash gifts
among his crew amounting to nearly
$4,000, and the total trip is said to have
cost him $25, 600. The party will leave
for the east tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
M'PHERsoN's FESTIVAL
Will Have a Two Days Celebration
September "a and 25.

Mcpherson, Aug. 27.-McPherson will
have its first autumnaI festival on Sep
tember "a and 25. There will be a gen
eral good time. There will be speeches,
music and various exhibitions and no
admission fee on any occasion, but ev-
cry day will be free.
The programme cannot be fully an
nounced. Saturday is set apart for old
soldiers day. Eminent speakers have
been invited.
The intention of the Mcpherson peo-
pie is to make these days pleasant for
all who come, and to see that no CATCH
penny tricks are played upon visitors.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
THE ENGINE MEDALLION.
Tt is Beauty and 5000 Will be Sold
Easily.

Mr.. w. J. Healy, secretary of the ex-
ecutiye committee in charge of the San
sample of the official double medallion
badge of the celebration, bearing on
one side a cut of the new Santa Fe
engine No. 75, recently built in Tope-
ka, and Immediately telegraphed an or
der to the manufacturers for 1000
badges. The cut of engine No. 20 is an
exact miniature representation of the
engine, and the number ''75' shows
plainly on the tank.
The first 1000 badges will be distrib-
uted at different points throughout
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
INGALLS, OLD SERVANT.
Samuel Dent, Post Office Employe
of Chicago, Passes Away.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Samuel Dent, who
for 20 years has been messenger in
the poStoffice, and who was the personal
servant of John J. ingalls, in the early
days of his political life, is dead. In
1877 he was appointed messenger at the
Chicago postoffice by Postmaster Palm
er. Mr.. Hesing transferred him to the
inquiry division, where he was employ
ed at the time of his death. He became
ill several weeks ago
Dent was ever alert to perform some
act of kindness, and no one in the Of
flee was better liked than SAM as he
was Familiarity called.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Rates to Endeavorers for Alfna.

The seventh annual convention of the
Christian Endeavor societies of the
Eighth district will be held in Alma on
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week,
and a delegation of between 80 and 20
Topeka Endeavorers will be in attend
ance. The railroads have granted a
rate of one and One-third fare for the
round trip and the Topeka delegation
will occupy special car. which will be
prettily decorated. Miss Mildred J.
Shaw of this city is secretary of the
district organiza ton and has provided
an interesting programme for the two
DAYS session
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Racing at Fredonia.

Fredonia, Aug. 27.-Big attendance
fair weather and good racing at the
second day of the fair In the free for
all trot, purse S100, Michigan Jim won
first money, Lady May second and May
Lady third. Time, 2:32. In the three
minute pace, stake $500, Dora High
wood won first money, Frank Green
second and Mary A. third Time, 2:16A.
Seven heats were required to settle this
race. it not being finished until Z o'clock
u m
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
MANIFOLD'S BAND COMING
Will Also Bring the Fire Department.
and 500 Citizens of Beloit to
the Fall Festival

Beloit. Aug. 27-It is definitely set
tied that Manifold's Military band of So
pieces and not less than 20 of the Beloit
fire department will attend Topeka'S
fall Festivities.
Andy Manifold, leader of this noted
band, thinks that not less than 800 peo-
PIE from Beloit alone, and possibly
more, will visit Topeka that week
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Where,s That Cool Wauep

The cool wave which Weather Observer
Jennings promised for today missed con-
nection somewhere up north, and the
supposition is that it got mixed up with
a low" and couldn't get away. Today
the weather is sultry. Kansas avenue
thermometers at o'clock registered sc
degrees. AT 2:30 the temperature was ris-
ing gradually and the maximum will oc>
cur later There is no promise OF rain for
tonight.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
INGALLS, PEssIMIsrIc.
Thinks Gamb ers are at the Bottom
of the Wheat Boom.

Fort Scott, Aug. 27.-Ex- Senator John
]. Ingalls,, while in this city yesterday
afternoon refused to deny the report
that he would be a candidate for the
Republican nomination for state sena-
tor from Atchison county. He said he
He took a pesSiniStic view of the
present wheat boom, saying he thinks
the gamblers are manipulating it. Mr..
Ingalls, is now filling some Missouri en-
gagements. He was al Neosho yester-
day and will be at Savannah tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27

Iington, Col, last Thursday, and left a
telegram with the operator there to be
sent us Immediately. He came
down to Sterling, Kan.,a and stopped over
there with a few friends day and
night, then went down to Wichita and
arrived there the same hour that the
telegram reached us at Pratt, Saturday
at IL a. m. This is not very efficient
service, but we must endure it fire.
Quently
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
It Will be Ewing.

Despite the fact that William Martin
dale and his friends who were backing J.
H. Wiggam for postmaster in Emporia,
refused to credit the report that Senator
Baker had recommended w. F. Ewing
Mr.. Hoods candidate, Senator Baker says
it is true He said today over the tele-
phone: "I have forwarded my endorse
ment of Mr.. Ewing to President McKin-
ley"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
superintendent Hurley Injured.

Mr.. J. E. Hurley, superintendent of
the New Mexico division of tie Santa
Fe, who is well known in this city. is
confined to his home in Las Vegas as
the result of injuries received a few days
ago. While inspecting a new bridge
south of Las Vegas Mr.. Hurley fell
considerable distance and sustained
painful injuries which, although not
serious, will render him unable to at
tend to his 6nfies fO,. some time
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27

Wellington, Aug. 27.-Walter Younger
who left the employ of Billy Bolton
at Woodward, o. T., about a year and
a half ago to go to Cuba and fight for
the cause of liberty-was in the city
this morning on his return to Wood
ward, where he resumes his old position
as foreman of the News and Live Stock
INSPECTOR
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
NJ. w. A. at Beloit.

Beloit. Aug. 27.-The M. w. of A. and
Royal Neighbors of this section en-
joyed a big picnic here yesterday at
which several neighboring camps and
lodges took part. Addresses were made
by Col. w S. Tilton of the Downs camp
for the M. W. of A, and Grace L. Sny-
der of Cawker City on the part of the
ROYAL Neighhors
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27

will have a grand jury for the Septem-
ber term of court.
A petition has been filed asking that
a jury be drawn. and Judge Sturges or
dered it today
There is a great difference of opinion
as to the work of the grand jury here.
Some think it will return indictments
against the city officers for accepting
fines from joints. Others think the jury
will meet as ordered and move to ad-
journ without transacting any busi-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Trv Grain o! Trv Grain-o,

ASK your STOGS. !0uay 10 snow you
drink that takes the place of coffee. The.
children may drink it without injury as
well as the adult. All who try it, like
it GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives il without distress Il
price of coffee -15c and 25c per pack
age. Sold by grocers.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Wellington Girls Luck.

Wellington, Aug. 27.-Several Well
ington girls who took claims in the
strip at the opening have been reward
ed for their industry and pluck this
year with a bountiful harvest yield.
Miss Minnie Bell has about ], 800 bush
els of wheat from her claim near Black
well. Miss Laura Klein has about 1000
bushels from her claim in the same vi
C.ita
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
MARSHALL CO. REPUBLIcANs

Blue Rapids, Aug. 27.-The Republi-
cans of Marshall county will meet al
Marysville on next Saturday to nomi-
nate a county ticket.
The Blue Rapids .pOstoff1ce matter will
be an issue in this convention.
The feeling grows that Senator Stocks
is steadily gaining ground.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Leavenworth Bakers Com bine.

Leavenworth, Aug. 27.-The bakers of
the city are now pledged to stand by an
agreement to sell 26 eight ounce loaves
of bread to the trade for 81, and IS
ounce loaves at 5 cents piece straight
until such time as they shall agree to
change the price. This combine, they
claim, was made necessary on account
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
CLOUD CO. DEMOCRATS.
Nominate Ticket but Leave a String
Out for Fusion.

Concordia, Aug. 27.-The Democrats
of Cloud county met in county conven-
ton yesterday. They nominated a
straight county ticket and decided it
to vote it from top to bottom.
The committee was empowered to
make any change on the ticket with the
view of strengthening the party
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
By the Union Pacific.

81 so to Kansas City and return Sun
day. Special train 5:27 a. m.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
NO Change in OTTAWA Hosnital

Ottawa, Aug. 27.-Since the Santa F'e
Railway company has decided not to
make any material changes in the
hospital building this year, DR.. Wright
will not make an eastern trip as he had
planned, but will remain at the hos
pital and continue in charge of affairs.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
Mennonites En- Route to Texas.

Newton, Aug. PA colony of Mem
nonites passed through here today on
their way from northern Nebraska to
Southern Texas, where they intend to
buy farms near together and form a
colony. There We're 81 wagon loads of
them, and they seemed to have plenty
of money.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
After Santa Fe Train Robbers.

Guthrie, August 27.-Superintendent
Kinney of the Santa Fe secret service
has located the robbers who held up the
Santa Fe passenger at Edmond. The
job was done by local talent who fed
to the Sac and Fox country. Kinney's
men are in pursuit
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
For Selling whisky to Indians.

Elgin, Aug. 27.-J. H. Lawson, pro-
prietor of the Lawson House, was ar
rested today and taken to Wichita on a
charge of selling whisky to Indians.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27

Kansas and used as samples in taking
orders. The executive committee ex-
poets the sale of the badges to reach
at least 5O9O
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
R.anna of pr1ces on stocks.

Furnished by the W. y. Michael Com
mission Co. Brokers in Grain Provisions
and Stocks, no West Sixth Ave. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
ORDERS A GRAND JURx.

Cloud County District Judge Follows
the Will of Petition.
Concordia, Aug. 27.-CIoud county
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27
santa Fe,s special Train

For Kansas City leaves Topeka $50 a.
m Sunday. Only $1.50 for round trip.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27

Poor Telegraph Service.
The Pratt County Union says:
A member of our family was in Ar
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-27

ia pDIN Ladies' COLLEGE d German
conservatory, Mexico, Mo.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Ass1sraxr err soLlciroR.
Henry Z. Conrad NAMES Medtord II. Cahool
fnr Thai PnsttioU.


Henry &, Conrad. city solicitor elect,
has appointed Medford II. Cahoon to
be tho assistant city solicitor. Both
men will assume their positions the
first of July. Under the new law
passed by the last General Assembly
tho salary of the city solicitor will be
raised from 81, 200 to 81. 500 year, and
be has the appointing OF an assistant
at salary OF 5000.
Mr.. Cahoon. who will be the assistant
city solicitor, is native of Delaware,
having been born and raised in Kent
county, lie graduated from the Con
ference Academy at Dover and after.
wards spunt number of years in Mis-.
sour, where he has two brothers For
four years he was Assistant United
States District Attorney at st. Louis
He took up his residence in Whining.
ton abmit two years ago and was adj
mitted TO the bar OF New Castle county.
Recently he was admitted to practicn
in the Federal courts. MIR. Cahoon is
member OF Grace NJ. L. Church. a
director Of the Young Mems Christian
Association, and is interested in re-.
ligious work. He is married and hae
several children.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
A Ron4sric WEDDING.
Parents Objected. But Now AlI's Well and
Everybody ia S,ltlsfied.


A romantic wedding, which Occurred
on Thursday night, June 10th, has just
come to light. Both parties are resi- :
dents of this city and are we'll known.
Wesley Kane, baggagemaster on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington g. Baltimore
railroad between this city and Phila-
delphia. had been calling upon Miss
Allie Robinson, daughter OF Mr.. an
Mrs. Nathan L. Robinson of No. 400
East Seventh street. The parents 0f
the young lady did not object to Mr..
Kane's attention TO the young lady, but
did not care for the couple 10 marry,
owing to the difference 10 their ages,
and the wish of the mother to keep the
daughter at home, her other three
daughters being married. Mrs. Robinson
stated to reporter of Every Evening this
morning that she kept boarders and
Allie was great help.
The young people finding that there
was no possible chance of surmounting
the objections, met on Thursday even
ing and proceeded to the residence Of
ths Rev. John France, No. SOL Frank.
lin street, where they we're united in
the lionds of matrimony.
Mrs. Kane sent word of her marriage
to her parents, but failed to 90 home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kane went to the board
ing house of Mrs. James l.. Bolton,
where they now reHide
All parties concerned are now salts
fed,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
TEMPORARY INJUYC1IoN.
Local Morocc" Firms Temporarily Restrain,
From Using the Patent Tannare Process

Local Morocco" Firms Temporarily Restrained
From Using the Patent Tannsge Process.
In the United States court Friday
Judge Dallas Of Philadelphia granted
temporary injunction restraining the
Ford Morocco Co., Charles Baird 4 Go.
and the William L. Clerk Co. OF this
city from using the patent tannage pro.
cess, which the Patent Taunage Co. OF
Philadelphia claims to own. No time
has been fixed for argument.
The case was argued on January LIST
before Judge Dallas and be has been
holding the matter under advisenlent
ever since. The Tannage 20. sought
to restrain the Wilmington companies
from using the process without paying
royalty. f. Blumenthal &; Co., they
concede, has the right to use the
process.
Charles Baird, president of the firm
of Charles Baird g. Co., stated Friday
afternoon that the business of his com
pany would not be affected, as the
patent process has not been used by
than for some time. He thought tn.
same condition prevailed at the Ford
factory. Mr.. Ford was out Of town and
nothing could be learned from his
office. ..
At the office of the William B. CLERK
Co, it was also learned that the husi
ness of that firm will not bs interfered
with
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
CoMMENcEMBYr WEEK.
Exercises of the Middietowu Academy an
High School,

Exercises of the Middielowu Academy and
High School.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Middletown, June 10. - The COM
mencemert of the Middletown a cademy
and High School was held this week.
The baccalaureate sermon was preach
ed in Bethesda Church on Sunday
morning by the Rev. Isaac L. Wood.
The graduating exercises were held
in the public school building on Wed.
nesday afternoon, when essays as fol-
lows were read: THE Dress is Not the
Man." Miss Blanche Armstrong mot
Leaves, but Fruit" iss Mand Smith !;
"On the Shores of the Mediterranean, {"
Walter Green; Great Americans, I"
Miss Fannie Burstan; History of
Slavery Lee Corrie, ''If | Rest |
Rust" Miss Dora Culberteon.
AT the commencement exercises,
which were held in the Middleton
Opera House on Thursday evening, the
following programme was rendered :
Music. orchestra 4 march, pipils
choruses, "Battle Hymn of the Re-
public, Red, White and Blue'' and
Hail to Columbia;'' music, orches.
ira; scriptura reading, the Rev. Isaac
J.. Wood; invocation, the Rev. Francis
II. Moore; vocal duet, Misses Grace
Parvis and Jeanette Schreitz recita.
tion, 'The New Teacher" Miss Ger
trude McCrone; double quartet, "The
Sailors Glee," Misses Blanche Coch.
ran, Daisy Naudain and Ada Cochran,
Mrs. j. Gaylord Bragdon, DR.. W. 4.
Barnard, II. &. Budj, DR.. Richie and
De Keller Stamey; vocal solo, Miss
Parvis; presentation of diplomas, prin.
| cipal; vocal solo, William Harding
Brady: address, the Rev. Henry Baker,
D. D.; benediction, the Rev. W. j.
| Wilsie; music, orchestra.