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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
TRAMPs HOLD A TRAIN.
Union Pacific Unable to Get Train
Out of Junction City-14 Tramps
Arrested
-.he Junetfon Cftv Union saws:

he Junction City Union says:
About midnight of Wednesday, from
40 TO 100 tramps and men and boys
hunting work created a general Juror
thing like two hours Conductor Crit
fth's freight tried to get out and go
east. and it was not until the police
came to the rescue that the train pulled
out
Assistant Peso. night watch Bob
Cooper, Deputy Bolton, L P. FoIck.
George ValIie and Jack Bruster went
down and tusSIed with the intruders
for some time. Fourteen arrests were
made, and the remainder of the gang
scattered out through the COrnfields
and escaped Those held were fined
SO and costs.
The train was at the mercy of the
tramps- The air pipes were cut and
train otherwise crippled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
SALARY TO THE CHURCH
How a Wyandotte County Maj Will
Dispose of $4,000 a Year if Elected

Wyandotte. July 1S.-If John Caskey
is nominated and elected treasurer OF
Wyandotte county. Kan, he will es
tablish remarkabl precedent and one
which very few holders Of public offices
viii care to follow To a director of
the Washington Avenue Methodist
church Mr. CaSkey announced yester-
day that If elected county treasurer he
would turn his salary into the church
which now threatens to swallow that
beautiful edifice-
The startling announcement made by
Mr. CaSkey soon gained circulation on
the streets and II was the sole tonic of
conversation among politicians and
church people There is no doubt that
this candidate means every word he
says and the people who are Interested
in the future Of the Washington Ave
nue. church were a happy set of citizens
when they learned OF the pledge made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction civ
ILL., was told by her doctors that she
had consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her and she says it saved her life. Mr.
Thos- Eggers, 139 Florida street, San
Francisco, suffered from a dreadful
cold, approaching consumption tried
without result everything else and then
bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured
Ke is naturally thankful 1t is such
results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in coughs and colds. Free
trial bottle at J. K Jones drug store,
Fifth street and Kansas avenue. Reg
ular size so cents and 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
SUGAR LIKE A ROCKET.
Shot Up 10 Points on the Strength of
the Tariff News

New York. July 19.-There was Wild
excitement in the sugar crowd on the
stock exchange this afternoon as the re-
suit of the news from Washington con-
corning the tariff bill and the sugar
schedule. Dealings were on an enor-
nous scale and by leaps and bounds the
stock rose to 14415, whence it fell back
to 1922.
In the general list also there was a
burst of activity and buoyancy. Com
mission house purchases were large, the
shorts covered heavily and values ad-
vanced in all the leading railways and
other securities
Sugar stock advanced steadily in view
of the conference report on the tariff
bill and closed with net gain of 10
points against from one to three in the
standard shares
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
LIBRARY LOSES 5000.
Appellate Court Decision Hurt Atchi-
son Library

Atchison, July 19.-The Atchison Lii
brary association is in a fair way to
lose $500 by an appellate court decision,
rendered Saturday.
Several years ago Peter Busenbark
borrowed $500 from R. a. Park on some
West Main street property. which. from
the records, he appeared to be the own
er of His son. Newell Busenbark, also
claimed the title Of the property on a
deed which had been lost In the due
course of time Peter BuSenbark de-
faulted, and foreclosure proceedings
were begun Judge Eaton gave judg-
ment to r. A Park. in whose name the
library loan had been made. holding
that Newell BuSenbark had no rights
in the property. The appellate court
has Just reversed Eaton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.

BKECHAM,S PILLS, taken as directed.
VIII quickly restore Females tocomplets health.
They promptly remove distractions or i<rsgur
fariftes Of tie system. For q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

In 1896 the State Jour
nal erected for its exclusive
use as a permanent home,
a handsome double front
pressed brick building of
three floors. The location
is one of the most eligible
business sites in Topeka
the southeast corner of Kan
sas avenue and Eighth st.
The building is one of the
most complete newspaper
structures in the west and
has many unique features
among these are construc-
ton and arrangement by
which the four Linotypes
are seen in operation be.
hind plate glass facing Kan
sas ave-, and also through
a large glass window from
the business Office.
Don't advertise in the
State Journal unless you
feel confident that its daily
circulation exceeds 1000.
Any evidence apparently to
the contrary will be cheer
fully received and proof
produced to convince the
most skeptical that we do
not claim anything about
our circulation for which
we cannot vouch.
The State Journal has
been under the present
management for over elev-
en- years, and its daily cir
culation in that time has
increased from 800 to over
II, 600, or an average growth
of one thousand a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
DEBS AT SEAT OF WAR.
The Labor Agitator Reaches the " est
Virginia Coal Fields.

Paramount, W. Va, July 19-Eugene
V Debs from Chicago, arrived here
this morning at 1925 O'Clock and Will
hold a meeting at Monogah at O'Clock
this afternoon returning here for a
large meeting tonight, when IT is
thought nearly all mines will follow the
lead of Monogah- Operators here are
surprised at the result of yesterday 5
meeting and great excitement prevails.
Fairmont, W V, July 19.-In COM
pany with W D. Mahon, Debs visited
Mayor Kendall and assured him he
would violate no law. With that as
Surance the mayor welcomed him to
Fairuont, but added that the laws were
rigorous on the subject of incendiary
talk and if he counselIed intimidation
or Interference with the miners he
would be liza BILE to arrest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
CHILD BRUrALLY USED.
Little Fort Scott Boy Made to Wear
Log Chain.

Fort Scott July 19-Some three
months ago a family named McPeters
moved into the house at the corner
Fourth and Andrick streets.
In the family is a little boy. seven or
eight years old, who has been seen by
many persons in the neighborhOOd
wearing a heavy log chain fastened to
his limbs.
Stories are also told of punishment
inflicted upon the child and the neigh
bOrhOod is worked up over the affair.
A reputable citizen of the neigh bor-
hood says that this state of affairs had
been going on for some time and no
one seemed to care to say anything
about it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
WILL FUSE IN BROWN.
PopuIists, Democrats and Free Silver
Republicans Get Together.

Hfawatha, July 19.-At a meeting here
Saturday of the committees of the Pop
uIists. Democrats and free silver Re
pubLcans IL was decided to hold one
county convention this fall. Ed s
Beckwith and Grant W. Harrington
from the Peoples party committee, John
Meyer and Clyde Mannigal from the
Democratic committee and Judge Jas
Falcon from the free silver RepubIi-
cans were appointed to call a silver con-
VentiOn to meet at Horton July 81 to
nominate a county ticket The basis
Of representation is one delegate for
every ten votes cast for William J.
Bryan last fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
SUMNER COUNTY PAID UP.
For the First Time in it's History Nc
July Tax Warrants are Issued

Wellington, July 19-For the first time
since the organization of the county, no
July personal tax warrants were issued
from the county treasurer's office this
year. There are only three persons in
the county who are delinquent in their
personal taxes and those persons are
all considered good. The aggregate
amount of their taxes is only Sc. Is which
was paid by County Treasurer Maddy
today and the warrants cancelled.
Other Kansas counties and eastern
traducing newspaper especially will
take notice that Sumner county doesn't
have TO issue delinquent tax warrants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

manages to get along pretty we'll in
the short grass country by keeping sew
eral irons on the fire
He runs the Santa Fe Monitor, has
the county and city printing He is
mayor OF the town and also its post
master To add to his revenue and get
even with the merchants who won't
patroniZe his newspapers he runs a
cash grocery where you can get golden
drip syrup, according to his pay locals
for 40 cents per gallon Incidentally
he furnishes seed wheat to farmers on
shares. pays taxes for non-residentS
and dabbleS a little in real estate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
CIearing Out Independenee joint.

Independence, July 19--WhiIe the re-
cent grand jury was in session local
jointists could not be found, but they
were indicted When the question
arose as to the cOnstitUtionality of the
district courts they returned. John
MoseIi and CIate Miner of this town
and Esau Summers, Frank StradIey
Elder Powers. William Monroe and
Benjamin Foote of Cauey have been ar
rested and are out on $50 bail each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
FRIENDS AT WICHITA.
Kansas Society to Meet There 5000
Strong October TIA

Wichita, July 1e-W J. Kennedy.
president of the Friends society of
Kansas. has engaged the auditorium
and Y. NJ c. A building for overflow
meetings for their annual meeting to
be held here October Z to IA inclusive
They expect about 5000 Friends to be
here to attend the session. For the
past twenty-three years the meetings
have been held in Lawrence. In order
To allow the members from southern
Kansas and Oklahoma to attend. they
decided that Wichita was the place it
being more centrally located
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Growing a Substitute for Coffee.

perimenting with a new coffee berry
this year He sent away for the seed
and has about 40 hills of the plants,
growing thriftily. The plants are about
waist high and full of pods, and prom
Use a good crop. 1t is said the berry
makes a satisfactory and healthful sub
stitute for coffee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Snake Charmer After Supplies.

Atchison, July sc J. Lester, q
snake charmer who has been living in
the Missouri bluffs a few miles below
Atchison for some time left last week
for Arizona. Mexico and the Indian Ter
ritory to replenish his stock of ophid-
ians- He will make the trip on a COM
mon road cart, and will give exhibit
tions with his snakes at towns along
the route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Big Fee for a Kansas Master

Fort Scott. July 19.-Judge Williams
of the federal court has allowed Deputy
Clerk S. P Mosher a fee of 81 900 for
selling the Fort Scott water works at
special masters sale. This is the largest
fee allowed in the history of the Fort
Scott court The plant brought $141 =
cancellation of bonds and receivers
certificates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Prof Franklin Home to Marrv

Lawrence, July 1e-Professor E c.
Franklin of the state university has
returned from an extensive STAY in
Costa EIca- where he has been in the in
tereSt OF extensive mine properties
Professor Franklin will probably re-
turn to South America shortly after his
marriage, which takes place next
Thursday The bride-to-be is Miss Eff
fie June Scott, sister of Chas. F. Scott.
the well known editor of the lola Reg
lister.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
THE BEAR GROWLS.
Russia Orders the Sultan to Get Out
of Thessaly at Once

Berlin, July Ie.-Acording to a special
dispatch received here the Emperor
Nicholas has telegraphed the sultan de-
handing immediate evacuation of
ThessaIy and threatening that other
wise Russian troops will cross the
Turkish frontier.
1t is said here semi-officia1Iy today
that all the powers except Great Brit
ain have consented to this course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
OIL WELL ABANDONED.
Standard Oil Co. Goes 2,412 Feet at a
Cost of $4,000, Then Quits

Neodesha, July 19-The big well. the
Forests W. d Ford No. 1, located in
the northeast corner of the refinery
site. was abandoned Saturday at a
depth of 2.412 feet
Fourteen months ago the drill was
first set to work on this we'll.
The we'll has cost between eleven and
twelve thousand dollars about 2 300
feet of extra heavy casing being used.
Three flint strata. including the red
granite, dry white limestone and gray
flint, each about ten times harder than
the last. rendered progress very slow
during the past four months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Wichita Eloper Escapes.

Wichita, July 19.-The wife of T. E.
McBee, q well-to-do farmer living six
miles south of here, eloped Friday with
Albert HObeck. who was formerly en-
ployed on the McBee farm, taking her
youngest child with her. Saturday
they were found in a hotel at Hutchin-
son and taken TO the police station.
Mrs McBee went into the Office and
engaged the officers in conversation
Nobody was with Hobeck- He raised
the window and escaped and has not
been recaptured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
After MeIvern Jointists.

Lyndon, July 19.-George A Durtand
of MeIvern, was convicted of selling in
toxicating liquors on two 90 counts in
Justice Weben's court in this city last
week, and fined $500 and given 120 days
in the county Jail The trial lasted al
most four days, there being some so or
60 witnesses. He failed to give $500 bond
to appeal and is in Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Collector Sutton Gives BOND.

Newton, July 1s.-M. W. Sutton, the.
new collector of Internal revenue for
Kansas, was here Saturday getting his
bond in readiness The bonds for 500, 900
and his surety is the American Fidelity
and Deposit company of Baltimore
Sutton says he Will shortly go to Leav-
ton of deputies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Long Travel of a Pen Point.

Atchison, July 19.-Word comes to
Atchison of novel experience of a
Lancaster woman Mrs. s F Bailey
ran the point Of a pen in her elbow Il
years ago. and though an operation was
performed al the time. the point could
not be found. Her arm has been pain
boil appeared on her thumb. The point
of the pen was discharged Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Heavy Rains at Strong City.

Strong City, July 19.-Chase county
was visited by a good rain, which be-
gan falling about p. m and continued
throughout Sunday afternoon AL
though the corn crop is damaged. it will
insure at least one-half crop. and be Of
inestimable value to pastures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
VIOLATE TIE FISH LAw.J
Two Wichita Men Arrested and Fined
SO Each.

wichita July 1e-SeveraI arrests
have been made, both for violating the
state fish law and for peddIing without
a license. Al Latin and J. B BledsO
were tried Friday afternoon before Jus
tice Enoch and a jury and were found
guilty They were each fined so and
costs but took an appeal to district
court and gave bond for their appear
ance there for trial
The case in police court against the
same men was dismissed Saturday by
Judge Hatton at the request of DR..
Shuts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Gaines Retakas His Ahilane Paner.

Abilene, July 19.-The Abilene Monf-
tor, leased by J. R. Lane from H n.
Gaines on the ground that Lane had
ent has been taken possession of by
Gaines on the ground that aLne had
not paid rent. Lane left Tuesday with
the editorial excursion to Wisconsin,
leaving the paper in charge of his sis
ter. The Monitor is the organ of the
Dickinson county PopuIists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Brick Works Ston.

St Louis. July 19--Acting on the ad-
vice of coal companies which distribute
the product of mines in the Illinois dis
trict tributary to St Louis. nearly all
the brick making companies in St.LOuiS
and vicinity have practically suspended
operations on account of the lack of
fuel kilns now burning will be fin
ished. and with one OF two exceptions
none of the LEGAL companies will fire
new kilnS until the strike is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Lawrence Full of Tramps-

Lawrence. July 19.-When police
court convened Saturday there were
brought before Judge Manley 35 buns
and tramps who had been arrested dur
ing the night for railroad tresspass and
vagrancy. a great many of them had
come to town because the circus was
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

counts for alleged sales and one under
the nuisance act One of the causes of
this complaint is alleged sales to a per-
son after his brother had protested
against sales being made to him This
young man came TO town some days
ago and became intoxicated and was
arrested and fined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Assistant State Printer.

BeIoit, July Estate Printer John
s. Parks has selected as his first assist
ant w G. Dickie, assistant cashier of
the BeIoit State bank Mr.. Dickie will
assume the duties of his new office at
once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Sending Arms to Crete

New York, July ia special to the
Herald from Constantinople says: In
spite of the presence of the European
troops the Anglo-HeIlenic revolution
airy societies keep sending agents and
arms into Crete. This must necessari-
" lead to delay in the negotiations for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Destroys 100 Bushels of Plums.

Garden City. July 19.-Friday during
a slight rainfall. quite a heavy hail
storm played havoc among George T
Inge's plum crop, which was just be-
ginning to ripen- His loss on this crop
Is about 100 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
BurIingame o. NJ. B. Raided.

Lyndon. July ia constable from
Burlin game arrived at the county Jail,
in this city, Saturday, with two men
who were operating the o. NJ. B. lodge
a Burlingame. This is the second time
this lodge has been closed. The two men
will have their trial at Burlingame to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

WICHITA-The street car company
has been bothered by boys jumping on
to the cars and stealing rides Patience
ceased to be a virtue and last night
Ford Medley, a coIored lad, was arrest
ed for jumping on Medley IS in the city
Jail awaiting his trial which is set for
4 o'clock It will be made a test case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Mankato Jail Emptv.

Mankato. July 19.-The Jewell county
Jail is standing empty Not a solitary
person has been in for the past month.
The county has a population of l., 600
and only ten inmates in the county
pOOrhOuSe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
FROM KANSAS TOWNS
General and Personal News From All
Over the State

GARDEN CITY-T. H. Kaufman of
north Sherlock township reports that
the grasshOpperS are very bad He says
they are eating the leaves off the apple
trees and bark off the green twigs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Homing Pigeons Fast F1ieht.

Wichita. July 19.-The homing pig
cons relea sed a Wichita at g. 35 reached
Sterling Al few moments after noon of
the same day. They were all young
birds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
,lackleg Plague Among YouneCat.le

Garden City, July 19.-The continued
loss of yearlings from bIackIeg is max
ing stOckmen quite uneasy and it is
likely that much of this kind of stock
now held in this section will be sent to
market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
HUTCHINSON

HUTCHINSON-Th Populist county
central committee for Reno county met
here Saturday and fixed August q for
the convention The meeting was
stormy, but a ma jority favored fusion
with the Democrats and silver Republi-
cans The sentiment was unanimous
for W. J. Bryan for president in 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

Ell DORADO-The Ell Dorado band
will be recognized The Saturday
night concerts by the band last summer
were treats to FL Dorado people and the
band should be encouraged and like
concerts given again this summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
~ENTEP

LINCOLN CENTER-The Populist
county convention Saturday ratified the
ed eight delegates to the TescOtt judi
ciaI convention. August ID. instructed
for David Richie. No other candidate
was mentioned and the resolution went
through without opposition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

EMPORIA-Owen Oiiver,wFo had his
right arm smashed by falling under the
wheels of a freight train he was try
ing to- board, had his arm amputaSed
Saturday above the elbow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Poo-BAH OF SANTA FE
Editor of the Santa Fe Monitor Lives
Royalty in the Short Grass
Country

Santa F'e. July 1s--John J. Miller of
Santa Fe is one of the fellows who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

FORT SCOTT-W NJ Rice, who has
recently been appointed immigration
commissioner at Vancouver and Victor
ia left today for Kansas City on his
way west He has not decided when he
will move his family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
WITHOUT A RIVAL,

Annual Sales more than 5000, 600 Boxes
CSC. at Drug Stores, or VIII be sent by US.
Agents 3. T. ALLEN CO.. Se5 Canal ST.. New
York, post paid. upon receipt OF price. Book
free upon application
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19
Mcpherson Jointist Arrested.

Mcpherson. July 19.-WiIliam E1dred
was arrested Saturday for violating
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

ATCHISON-Edith SpangIer the g.
year-old daughter of ALI Spangler of
Auscotah, was accidentally shot on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

NEWTON-The poles for the tele-
phone line to Halstead have all been
erected, and the work of stringing the
wires will be commenced this week. In
side of a week the line will be ready
for operation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-19

Wednesday and died Saturday after
noon The child found a revolver
about the house and shot herself while
trying to discharge it