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The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
AT PETERS HOME
Over 100 Newsboys and Little
Arab BoOtblackS
Make Raid on Congressman
Peters Fruit.
HIS BIRTHDAY.
They Rode His Horses, Played
in the Barn
And Had the. Freedom of the
Big Rancho Generally.

Argentine, Sept. 6.-"Gee, golly, but
dis is picnic!"
Say, but if de ole mans birthday 'ud
come every day; o, my!'
Over 100 newsboys and bootblacks,
chiefly from the stockyards district yes
terday had full swing at Congressman
NJ. S. Peters home and grounds, just
south of Argentine. They had free ac-
cess to the large peach orchard and the
larger vineyard.
For the past twelve years it has been
the custom of Mr.. Peters to invite all
the newsboys of the stoclzyards district
to his home on the Sunday nearest his
birthday and turn them loose. AS his
birthday occurred last Saturday, yes
terday was the proper day. Mr.. Peters
was away from home on business and
had neg ected to issue the usual invita-
tion. But the boys remembered the
date It is a red letter day with them.
So early in the morning they came in
droVes, dressed in their Sunday best,
though it was evident that the atmoS-
phere of responsibility represented by
shoes and stockings was a sore trial to
most of them. There was Bull, king
of the gang, absolute monarch, whose
very nod brings submission from the
most refractory. There We're pixies
Feak,' King john Shorty Skin
n.y. Spider wild Biz and numer-
Gus other well known satellites of the
higher order. There were small tod
dlers with knee breeches; there were
grown men, and between the two were
all ages.
Immediately upon reaching the place
they took possession of everything in
sight, according to a time honOred Gus
tom. They were first taken to the vine
yard and ate grapes until they could
eat no more. Then they were taken to
the peach orchard.
Oats a shame eclaimed one indig-
nantly. why didn't dey tell US dere
was peaches, too? I'm SO full now dat
I guess I'll hab ter suck de juice
This statement was indorSed by all,
who felt injured because they had not
more room for peaches. Having sati-
ated themselves they secured boxing
gloves, and part of them repaired to
the barn, where numerous mills oc-
Cured Others rode the horses or rode
in the carriages and wagons, propelled
by others. Several played games with
little white cubes with black spots on
them.
''Chees dat, now, right quick ex-
claimed strong voice. It was Bull
sFeaking with his Qsual authority to
two youngsters who were induling in a
sure enough scrap. The fighting in
stantly ceased, because Bulls word
is law.
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Peters re
turned, and he took the boys to the
vineyard and orchard and hlled them
again.
After giving three cheers and a tiger
for Mr.. Peters the well-filled, happy
throng departed, to live on the memory
of the day for another year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
SORGHUM IN KANSAS.
Showing the Growth of the Industry
Secretary Coburn's Figures.

A bulletin pertaining to sorghuam has
been issued by Secretary Coburn which
says:
In 1893 when the first returns of the
non-Sac accharine SOrghurns inkansaS were
made to the state board of agriculture
the area planted to milo maize was IA,
004 acres, Kaffir corn 46,911 acres, and
Jerusalem corn II ,026 acres.
In the four years since, according to
Mr. Coburn's bulletin, milo maize has
fallen 25.5 per cent in acreage. and Jer-
usalem corn so per cent, while the in
crease in Kaffir corn has been 692 per
cent or 342-S3S acres.
The couties in 1898 having 1000 acres
or more of Kaffir corn were NeOSho,
leading win 2,S32 acres; Clark, 2,4S0;
Comanche, 2,405; Haskell, 2,005; Ness,
1.716; Greenwood, 1927; Dickinson, L.,
549; Stanton, 1921; Gray, 1858; Morris,
1,21S; Meade 1.210; Ford, 1.171; Grant,
1. $50; Lincoln, 1,099 and Ellis, 1,044, or
Is counti- all told.
This year there are II counties with
LOCO acres and upwards ranging from
LIPS acres in Graham to 22256 in
Greenwood. This years area is 81, ,S3S
acres. The leading counties are Green
wood, with 22,256 acres; Barber, 1,548;
Dickinson, IL, 731; Butler, IL, ia, and Re
So popular has this plant become that
it is grown in every county, and, ex-
cept in a very few, its acreage is of
considerable Importance.
If the total increase in acreage during
the past four years was equally appor-
toned there would be 3,093 acres in
crease for each county in the state.
During the four years from 1894 to
1897 inclusive, the saccharine sorghum
area increased 220, 1923 acres, or 166 per
cent. The total this year is 352, ,52S
acres.
The county having the largest plant
ing is Barber, with 13. .1S3 acres, follow
ed by Finney, 11.S73; Ottawa, $3.50; Re-
no. 9OS2; Russell, S,sS3, and Dickinson,
S.269.
Sorghum is grown in every county;
Sc he ,1,-ir,
hum now raised in the state is for for
age and grain; not at all for sugar
making, and only in a small way for
syrup.
While stock-growers are pretty even
ly divided as to which sorts are of
greatest value for their purposes both
the sweet and the non sweet are rapid
" gaining in popularity and becoming
important factors in their business.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
CHILDREN AT AUCTION.
a Sermon Without Preacher by the
Salvation Army.

New York, Sept. 6.-Ten children, five
boys and five girls, were sold at auc-
tiOn by the Salvation Army at PrOhi-
bition Park, Staten Island. The auc-
tion was under the direction of Briga-
der Halpin.
When the residents of the Island
heard of this report of orphans and
friendless children being sold to the
highest bidder for the profit of the Sal
walton Army, they became so exercised
that the brigadier was visited by a
committee of women, who demanded to
know how he dared defy the laws of
New York as we'll as every law of COM
mon humanity, by actually selling chill
dren.
Are these children to be foroibly
taken from their parents and sold or
have they any parents at all?" asked
one of the visitors.
The brigadier explained as best he
could and the women finally departed
only half satisfied.
1.-The children sold are all children of
we1l-to-do and affectionate parents, who
did not object to their sale, for they
were sold to Jesus. That is modern
slavery that all of us willingly bear.
We had an auction block and an auc-
tioneer. The children were brought in
and placed on the block. Then the bid
ding began First there was Self Ease,
dressed in all the frills of indulgence.
He made a bid for the children, Offering
a life of Incidence and SelfishnesS, in
difference to the sorrows of others and
a generally comfortable life Then
Wealth came dressed as banker, car
rying a bag of gold. He promised the
children wealth all their lives After
him came Fame, offering worldly glory;
then Art, Fashion and Education, each
Offering brilliant careers. Last of all
came Christianity, simply dressed in
white, and she offered love for God and
man. OF course she got the children.
She was the highest bidder, and the
children were turned over to Christian
ty Thus we delivered a sermon with
out a preacher. After the auction we
had a prayer meeting and the congress
adjourned said. Col Brewer.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
CARNEGIE JUBILANT.
Thinks America Has Started on a
Career of Prosperity.

London, Sept. 6.-Andrew Carnegie is
jubilant over the business outlook in
the United States. "I am satisfied the
republic has started out at last upon
career of genuine prosperity which will
drive to the background all agitation
for a reduced standard of value, which
has been the cardinal impediment in the
way of her prosperity. The recent fall
in silver and the promise of an aug
mented supply of gold coming gives me
confidence that the silver issue is dead.
When 1 return I expect to find the coun-
try more prosperous than it has been
since 1890, under Mckinley, who is the
most popular president since Lincoln.
He will soon be recognized as Mr.. Lin
coins worthy successor, and like him
true man of the people,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
IN A SANTA FE CAR.
Workmen Tearing Up a Boxcar at
Ottawa Find Package of Stamps.

Ottawa, Sept. 6.-Carpenter Schnoke,
of the Santa Fe shops, made an inter-
esting find in an old box car. The car
was in the shops for repairs, and these
necessitated the removal of the lining
in the interior.
In tearing away portion of the
Sheathing, Mr.. Schnoke observed a
bundle of paper snugly tucked in at a
crevice; removing it he found a big en-
velope addressed to, Postmaster, Mall
vern, Kan, containing a large mum ber
of United States postal stamps of spe-
cial delivery and newspaper varieties,
to the value of about SO. The envelope
had been torn in removing it, but it was
intact enough for two inscriptions to be
read; one was in ink, giving the date,
July 1, 18S9,'' and the other in print,
the date "10-15-'S5''
Mr. Schnoke gave the package to a
postoffice official, who will forward it
to :, ashington.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
HEARD THE wH1P-PooR-w WILL.
Nothing so Painfully, Shivery Pleas
ing, Saws a Kansas Editor.
The Clay Center Times says:

The Clay Center Times says:
We have supposed all thsse years that
the cry of the whip-poor-will as oe-
scribed in the love story books only eN-
listed in fancy, possibly heard OCCASION
ally in England, in India or on some
of the far away isles of the sea where
the porches all front east and the air
is perfume laden constantly.
But last Sunday night, from some
where out east of town. along about II
O'Clock there ffoated over the tree tops
and through the air and against the
hills to the south in echo, a call SO
plaintfve that it kiadled sentiment in
q heart that has been below an appre-
citation of anything save corn-beef and
cabba ge these many years Nothing
an earth there is, few sounds in heaven
there can be SO pleasant, so painful, so
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
WOMEN ON THE ROCK PILE.
Sentenced Under an Ordinance in
Force at Jeffsrso on City.

jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. 6.-An ordi-
nance has been passed by the city coun-
ell of this city which allows women to
be sentenced to the rock pile, and to-
day, for the first time, the ordinance
was put into effect. Two disreputabie
oolored women, Laura Williams and
Mary Barnes, were given ten days on
the rock pile by Police JuCge Routs-
gong for disorderly conduct They re-
fused TO work. but were compelled to go
to the rock pie ana sit in chains This
is the first time in the history of this
city that a police ju6ge ever senterced
a woman to work on the streets and it
has created quite a sensa ton here.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
ALEAUeH,s SO CENT WHEAT.
The Kingman Editor Doesn't Like to
Hear of Dollar Wheat.

Kingman. Sept 6.-when anyone
speaks of dollar wheat to Mort Albaugh
he pretends to not hear what is said.
Besides being a politician, he is a sue
cessful farmer.
This season he raised a magnificent
crop of wheat. When it was all stacked
and ready to thresh he was called to
Indiana on business. Prior to leaving
he contracted all of his wheat to To-
cal grain firm at so cents per bushe1.
Even at that figure he made a good
thing out of his crop and went east,
feeling quite prosperous. By the time
he got back home wheat was going like
hot cakes at IS cents and the market
rising each day
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
HELD HIS MAIL BACK.
Lechtner Takes Novel Method to
Collect a Debt.

Leavenworth, Sept. 6.-The postmas-
ter at Ruble, Geo. Lechtner, was ar
raigned before United States Comnnis-
sioner Bond Saturday on the charges
of violating the national postal laws.
He furnished bond in the sum of $500
and his hearing was set for the 9th day
of September at l o'clock.
Postmaster Lechtner is alleged to
have adopted very peculiar methods to
collect an old account. AS postmaster
he refused to deliver any mail to Aaron
Hicks until that gentleman paid a lit
tie Indebtedness due the postmaster. A
complaint to the postal authorities re-
suited in the arrest of the postmaster.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Republican Newspaper Men to Meet
There Today.

Emporia, Sept 6-The Republican
editors OF the Fourth congressional dis
trict will organize today at Emporia-
The editors will meet in Music hall and
viii be the guests of citizens. This ev-
ening the editors will be entertained at
dinner by w. A. White, after which the
following gentlemen will talk: E. W.
Hoch of the Marion Record; ]. S. Car
penter of the Council Grove Republi-
can; w. F. Hill of the Westmoreland
Recorder; Mr. Ellis of the Quenemo Re
publican; @. v. Eskridge of the Empor-
ia Republican; ]. NJ. Satterthwaithe of
the Douglass Tribune; Grant Shaw of
the Florence Bulletin; c. A. Buck of
the Toronto Republican, and Mr.. Mick
ey of the Usage City Free Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
COUNTRY FLOODED
With Bogus Tickets-The Erie Road
Sufferer.

Lima. O., Sept. 6.-The Erie road is
on the trail of a gang of ticket forgers
and their conductors have been notified
to look out for bogus tickets. The tickets
are made out for points between Buff
falo and Chicago, and are the class sold
during the G. A. R. encampment.
According to the notices the officials
have found one broker in Chicago who
has solu such tickets. The tickets are
Guilty that the irregularity can be dis
covered. The country is said to be
flooded with tickets and that the Erie
is not the only road affected by the
fOrgerS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Died ir the Street

JAS Russell. a colored man who lives
at 1161 Lincoln street, died from hemOr-
rfla ge of the lungsa Satucday afternoon
at . o'clock, as he was on his way from
his home to the residence of Mrs. Amelia
Brown, 1859 Buchanan street. He was
seized With a severe coughing spell.
which caused the hemorrhs sc. He fell
in the street and bled to death in less
than FIVE m ninutes- He had been in i'll
health for several months. Anbu-
lanees weze sent for and DaMosS &
Penwelrs vehicle arrived first and took
the remsains to 1851 Lincoln street.
Russell was % years of age.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Greensburg G. A. R. Encampment

Greensburg, Sept. 6.-The three days
encampment at the grove ten miles
south of here under the auspices of Joe
Butterfield post, G.. A. r., broke up late
large Rev H F. Poore L. NJ. Day and
Prof. Dauhm addressed the people on
Thursday. Base ball, races and dane
ing constituted the amusenents.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Congressman Botkin at Larnad.

Larned, Sept. 6.-Congressman-at
large J. D. Botkin is to open the cam
paign for the Populists in this county,
Wednesday, September 8. Preparations
are being made to have organized del
egations present from every precinct in
the county Many representative Pop
uIists from adjoining counties are ex-
pected Speeches will be made in the
afternoon and evening. One of the
features of the occasion will be big
barbecue dinner by the ladies of the
Pawnee County Farmers Alliance.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
EPIDEMIC AMONG HOGS
Over 700 Die in the Vicinity of Solo
mon in a Short Time.

Abilene, Sept. 6.-Farmers from Solo
mon say all the hogs in that vicinity
are dead or dying with a strange dis
ease.
1t is said not TO be cholera and is
without cholera symptoms. 1t is rather
q fever which deprives the animals of
all appetite and they gradually weaken
and die.
Many farmers have lost heavily. Mel
Vanderbilt has lost about 225 hCEs, A.
p. Collins about 125, S. Mccullough over
100, John Riordan 80 or 40, W. A. Pom
thus 80 or 40, fully rs have died in Solo,
mon and from the Wescott ranch the
carcasses have been hauled off by the
wagon load.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
He DIDN'T GET HIS FEE
Wichita Lawyer Sues Policem an for
$40 for "Infuencs" and Loses

Wichita, Sept. 6.-The case of S. E.
Williams, a colored lawyer and poll
tician, against Jeff Thompson, a color
ed metropolitan policeman, was heard
Saturday before Justice Walker.
Williams sued for a $40 fee, which he
claimed was due to him for the inf1u-
ence he exerted with the police board
in getting Thompson on the force.
Thompson denied having entered into
any contract for Williams influence.
Williams said that he laid down" on
the board and that they had to appoint
Thompson. Williams lost the case and
had to pay the costs.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Travelling Men to Build.

on foot among the travelling men of the
city to erect a cottage of their own at
Island park and it is probab petition
asking permission of the city council
will be presented at tonight's meeting.
1t is their intention to use it as head
quarters during public gatherings, more
especially during the assembly.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Fusion in Marshall County.

Marysville, Sept. 6.-The Democrats.
PopUlists and free silver Republicans
of Marshall county held their cOnven-
tions here Saturday and a complete fuS-
ion was effected. The following can
didates were nominated; County treas
urer. H. NJ. Johnson; county clerk, Jas.
Montgomery; register of deeds, Robert
Stuart; sheriff, B. T. Johnson, Jr.; sur
veyor, H Armstrong: coroner, DR..
Phlehn; commissioner, NJ L. Dun
can. The attendance was very large.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington. Sept. 6.-Pensions have
been issued as follows:
Original-David F. Holtz, Strong; Will
liam J. Kimbali, Ell Dorado; Franklin
Stanley. Clafin.
Restoration and Reissue-John j.
Ferris Cdeceased), Kansas City
Increase-George w. Skinner, Esk-
ridge; James T. Reeves, LongtOn.
Original, Widows, etc.-Nettie E. Fer
ris, Kansas City; Ida Moore, F'redonia; ;
minors of Thomas J. Whiteside, Pal
myra; minors of William Quarterman,
Chase.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
At Manhattan College.

Manhattan, Sept. 4.-The board of re-
gents met yesterday at the college and
employed Miss Louise Hochleitner for
the position of superintendent of sew
ing. Other important business was
also transacted. The prospects now are
that there will be a large attendance at
the college the coming year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
AN INDIAN FARMER.
Sells His Wheat and Sends His
Daughters to Leavenworth School.

Leavenworth, Sept. 6.-J. B. Trumbly
arrived here today from Pawhuska, L.
T., to place his two young daughters
in st. Marys college.
Mr.. Trumbly is a wealthy Usage In
dian farmer
Mr. Trumbly raised 1900 bushels of
wheat this season. He sold 1000 BUSH
els of it a few days ago and received
for it 9012 cents delivered at the rail-
road station. The remainder he has
stored in elevators and declares he will
not part with for less than 81 per bush
p1
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Abilene Retains Old Books.

Abilene, Sept. 6.-The board of edu-
cation held another and final meeting
and voted not to cancel its contract
with the American Book company, but
to use the old books, not accepting the
state text books. Many patrons re-
Quested that no change be made be-
cause of the expense
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Ford Co. Republicans Nominate.

Dodge City. Sept. 6.-The Republican
convention met Saturday afternoon
and nominated the following ticket:
Sheriff, Waldo Tarbox; county clerk,
John Rapp, Jr.; county treasurer, B. p.
Martin; register of deeds, S. P. Rey-
nolds; coroner, James Hawkins; sur
VeYOr J, G, Fonda.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Boxcars for a Depot.

Neodesha, Sept. 6.-Box cars at pres-
ent fill the place of the Frisco depot
burned at Neodesha last week. Rail-
road officials have been in the town
surveying the ruins, but no plans re-
garding a new depot were divulged.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Stole a Senator's Cow.

Newton, Sept. 6.-State Senator r. T.
Battey was in the city this morning to
make complaint against Emil Mercet
of Florence, who stole one of the SEN
ator's COWS recently, brought it down
here and sold it to w. H. Godfrey. The
cow was valued at SO.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
LOST HER POWER.
A Woman Snake Charmer Dies of a
Eattlesnake Bite.

Clay City, ILL.,, Sept. 6.-Mrs. Nellie
Reno, the snake charmer with Clark
Bros circus, who was bitten by one
of her pet rattlers, died this morning in
great agony after two days of horrible
suffering. Her husband was arrested
for compelling her to handle the snakes,
but was released upon dying state
ment from the woman which probably
saved his neck, as lynching was talked
of
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
News AGENT Tries to Die.

Belleville, Sept. Crank Andrews,
tween Kansas City and Phillipsburg,
took morphine with suicidal intent Sat-
urday night Immediately after leaving
the latter place. When the train reach
ed this place he repented and asked to
be assisted to live
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
NEW BANK FOR HUTCHINSON
Strong Financial Institution to Start
to Handle Cattle Money.

Hutchinson, Sept 6-This city is to
have a new financial institution. 1t
is the ST. John Trust company, with
paid up capital of $40, 900.
Two banks of Stafford county and the
bank of MacksVille have united to
make loans on cattle and buy and sell
cattle paper. The new company will
move to Hutchinson at once.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Sen. Harris Called to Washington.

Lawrence, Sept. 6.-W. A. Harris,
Washington today by a telegram from
Senator Foraker, fixing a meeting of
the subcommittee on Pacific railroads
for September Z. The meeting is to de-
wise means to prevent the sale until
congress meets.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Pullman Gets Big Contract.

E. Ingalls, of the Big Four and the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroads has con-
c1uded a contract with the Pullman
Palace Car company to construct as
early as possible 1000 box freight cars,
1000 each for the Big Four and the
Chesapeake and Ohio, at a cost of ST.
600 600.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Rallard'S


Rallard's Snow Liniment cures
Rhematism, Neuralgia, 1ea dache Sick
Headache, Sore Throat. Cuts, Sprains,
Bruises old Sores, Corns. and all pain
and iafia mmatiOn. The most penetrat-
ing Liniment in the world. Try it, Soc
Geo. w. Stansfeld, 632 Kan. Ave, and
Miller's Pharmacy, Cor. 9Th and Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Fusion in Finney County.

Garden City, Sept. GA citizens con-
vention, composed of all opposed to the
nominees of the Republican party, was
held Saturday. The following ticket
was nominated: Treasurer, H. V. Law
renee; register of deeds, H. Nc. D.
Roman; sheriff, John Edwards; county
clerk, Jeff Hanna
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
BRYAN at Atchison.

Atchison, Sept. 6.-W. J. Bryan will
speak here at Forest Park September
10 under the auspices of the Democrat
ic county central committee.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06

ct crave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in a husky voice: and
then he took a dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with his
oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is
unequaled for throat and lung troubles
G. ". Stansfield. 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Oil and Gas at Fittsburg.

discovered today on the farm of T. r.
Perry, adjoining the city on the north.
The flow of gas is quite strong and Mr..
Perry will at once sink a we'll to test
the quantity and force of the supply.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06

announced himself as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for congress
from this (the Third congressional dis
trict next year. This is antagonistic to
ex-Congressman S. S. Kirkpatrick, to
whom has been generally conceded the
nomination
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Fruit Sells Cheap in Finney.

GarGen City, Sept. 6-The fruit crop
here is immense, bringing thousands of
dollars into the county; peaches selling
at so cents, plums at 25 cents per BUSH
ell, the lowest price ever known in
southwestern Kansas.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
Two Days Carnival at MCPHERSON.

Mcpherson, Sept. 6.-McPherson will
hold its first annual Fall Festival Sep
tember "a and %. Friday, the oath is
the Industrial and Race day and Car
nival night Saturday, the 25th, is
Floral day and Old Settlers and Old
Soldiers daY.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your
liver and sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers. G. w. Stansdeld
G32 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-06
EDITORS Ar EMPoRIA.

pathetic. so full of tears. so shivery
happy as the call of the whip-poor-wi