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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
REAL FIGHTING PARSON.
Kansas Man EnIists With Oklahoma
Volunteers.

Guthrie, Ok, July s.-The examina-
ton of the enrolled men for enlistment
in Captain Harry Barnes company of
the Oklahoma. battalion was resumed
with rush. The men were listed al
phabetically. The examination was not
rigid; a mans general appearance seem
ed to be the test. Little attention was
paid to vision and hearing, many men
being accepted without any question as
to their eyes or ears.
Probably the most unique recruit ac-
cepted was J. S. Davis of Falls, Lin
coin county who has already been Civ
en- the name of the fighting parson."
Davis is a minister in the NJ. E. church
and has been employed in evangelical
work in Oklahoma for the last four
years. Until two years ago he had a
regular charge. Since then he has been
DlackSm1th1ng during the week and
preaching on Sundays. Davis is a san
dy, red-haired man, with keen gray
eyes, eyebrows that meet and a thin,
aquiline fighting nose" He already
has the reputation of a fighter, without
having fired a shot. It is told of him
that whenever roWdies became too OBJ
StreperOus in his rural congregations,
'ParSo1" Davis did not wait for a coun-
ell of war, but plunged into the midst
of the disturbance and threw the hood
lums bodily out of the church.
Mr. Davis was asked why, as a man
of peace, he had enlisted. He said:
well, it's just this way: We are in it
now and the quickest way to get out of
it is to go down there and lick those
fellows. 1 feel that I am called to fight
for my country. My wife thinks so,
too, and was the first to suggest it. She
said: John, I'm ready to go home as
soon as you are ready to enlist, and
think you had better get your things in
shape 1 have done so, and she will
go to her father, c. E. MaIcomb, at
Marion, Kan, and work in his real es-
tate office until I come back. am go
ing as a private. 1 am a Missourian
and used to belong to company B at
Butler, in Bates county,
"ParsOn" Davis is stopped from
pounding on his anvil, but his muscles
are as hard as iron. When he was ex-
amlned he was told to expand his chest.
He ran the tape out three inches and
was told to stop. He appeared chagrin-
ed because he was not allowed to ex-
pand six inches, which he did afterward
on the street. w. P. Baker, regimental
surgeon, is conducting the examination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
MEDDLESOME PARENT.
Interference in His Sons Family Gets
Him in the Supreme Conrt.

A suit has been filed in the supreme
court in which there may be found
warning for fathers with sons.
Flora Baker was a country lass who
lived with her parents on a farm in
Shawnee county near the Usage line.
James Eagon lived with his father,
John EagOn just across the county
line. James Eagon admired Flora Ba-
ker but for some reason the elder Ea-
gon did not approve of the apparently
mutual attachment. But James Eagon
married Flora Baker just the same.
The Oyung couple remained at the
home of the bride for three weeks and
then went to James Eagon's home. The
father refused to talk to his daughter
in-law and for some time there was no
change in the situation. Finally EagOn,
the elder, concluded that the flame of
love was somewhat less fierce than it
had been and ne proposed to his son
that he abandon his wife. He offered
to pay all his expenses as a student at
Baker university if he would do so. The
young man accepted the proposition
and went to school and the young wife
was sent back home.
Then Mrs. Eagon, the younger, arose
in her wrath and sued her meddling
father-in-law for SIS, 900 damages. She
was awarded $4,000 and now the case
has been appealed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
SIX HELD FOR MURDER.
Finale of the Chicago Building Trades
Council Trouble.

Chicago, July Six men are under
arrest at the Central police station
charg with participating in the murder
of John J. Ffnnegan, late president Of
the American Federation of Steam En-
gineers, on June 80 at the Building
Trades Council building. Five Of the
men-Wm. Cavanaugh, M. J. Sullivan,
Lawrence Cullen, Thomas Mcqueen, and
T O. White-were before Justice Eos
ter at the Harrison street station on
Monday, and their cases continued IN
til next Saturday, when the coroner Will
make an investigation The sixth, ar
rested by Detectives Roach and Brown,
is Joseph Sullivan, alias Red joe" All
are members of the StOnecutters' union.
will be made in the case
Detective John Hanley charges the
men with beating Finnegan on the
night of June 80 and leaving him in the
hallway at 1879 Washington street. Fin
negan died at the county hospital last
Friday. Cavanaugh, Cullen, and the
two Sullivans are charged with murder.
Mcqueen and White are held as access
sories.
John Weber, who went to the meeting
of the Hosting Engineers union on
Thursday night with Finnegan and
narrowly escaped receiving q similar
beating, has positively identified the
men as the guilty persons. The police
say they are confident they will con-
Wet the men.
Weber says that Cavanaugh, Cullen,
and Sullivan made the fatal assault,
and the other two were near at hand
ready to offer assistance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
PATRIOTIC CHOIR GIRL.
Refuses to Sing a Spanish Hymn in
Church.

New York, July S.-NIiss Eta Tillman of
Matteawan, N. Y, is a deeply religious
young woman. She is intensely patriotic,
too, and true patriotism is the sister of
true religion.
Miss TiIIman has a fine alto voice and
is one of the quartette choir of the Pres
byterian church of Matteawan. Last
Sunday, in church, this American girl re-
fused to sing a hymn that was set to the
tune of the "Old Spanish Hymn" Even
Spanish music is repugnant to her loyalty
to her country
The Rev. Mr.. Peter Beekman, a visiting
clergyman filled the pulpit of the Pres
byterian church last Sunday. He asked
Miss Badeau the church Organist, to Sc
lect the hymns for the day, and one of
the hymns she chose is arranged to be
sung to the music of the "Old Spanish
Hymn
The moment in the services arrived for
singing this hymn; the choir arose Miss
TflIman. Miss Inez Weed, the soprano;
Charles Bingham, the tenor. and Howard
c. Duff, the bass. Miss Badeau played
few bars on the organ and the choir be-
gan to sing-but not Miss Tillman-
She stood in her place, her lips tightly
compressed, calmly returning the wonder
ing gaze of her fellow chOristers and of
the good church people, who instantly
missed her sympathetic voice and mar
4 viii sing no Spanish songs" said the
good American girl after the services,
"last of all in church. There, at least,
one should be sincere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
FEAR TYPHOID FEVER.
Red Tape at Camp Alger Causes
Much Trouble.

Washington, July Seen. Garretson,
commanding the Second brigade, First
division, at Camp Alger, Va, sent for
the colonies of the regiments which
make up the brigade for the purpose of
holding a conference.
The fear of typhoid still prevails in
the camp, and Majors Parke and De-
vine, acting surgeons, have been invest
igating conditions tending to produce
this malady. One of these surgeons
said yesterday that lone patient could
put the whole camp on it's back"
The water supply is looked upon as
the principal source of danger. Some
of the wells are sunk to a depth of S.
of 20 feet, but it is said to be possible
for the germs of typhoid to reach that
depth, owing to the sandy nature of the
soil.
The surgeon making the investigation
say that if when their report is made
Chief Surgeon Girard persists in hold
ing that the water is pure they will for
ward their report to the war depart
ment Gen. Goblin has promised to see
that this is done in case Col. Girard
maintains his position.
special commission has been ap-
pointed to investigate conditions in the
quarters of the New York cavalry,
which now has five men at Fort Myer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Time to Act.
WIEN THE BODY Is NOT AT IT'S
BEST LOOK TO THE KIDNEYS.
The Discovery of John Morrow Has
Placed the Means Of Re
storing Health in Every
bodY's Power.

When the human body is entirely free
from pain and the nerves are strong
and the senses keen, when severe mus
cular exertion is a joy and the individ-
ual labors hopefully to achieve the
success in life that ambition urges him
toWard-then is certain that the kid
neys are working properly and health
fully and the whole body reels the
good results. When the reverse OF
these conditions exist it is time to give
careful attention to the health
The kidneys are like a keystone IN
an arch. Their function is to keep all
parts Of the body in the harmony OF
good health. But when the kidneys get
out of order every part suffers. First.
usually, there is pain in the small OF
the back. Headaches, nervousness and
pain in urinatinE follow, and the sys-
tenn is all run d. ~n.
To check kidney disease In these ear
Hest stages or to cure cases of many
years standing, there is nothing better
known to the medical world than Nor
rows Kidneoids. The remedy discoV-
cred by John Morrow. the great Amer
lean chemist, is put up in little yellow
tablets, which, despite their small size,
have great power over the kidneys.
A grateful letter from a well known
grocer of Springfield, Ohio, Mr.. T. A.
Lewis, tells how the KidneOids act. Mr..
Lewis writes:
Il have taken two boxes Of Morrow's
Kidneoids and have been wonderfully
benefited. From the burning sensa-
ton and the retention of urine, I was
positive that I was suffering from kid
ney trouble. I had taken many RENE
dies without success, and finally decid-
ed to try Morrow's Kidneoids. The ef-
feet was almost instantaneous, and
am thankful that I was able to discov-
er such a cure. To those wishing re-
lief I can recommend this remedy"
Morrow's Kidneoids are now o. sale
generally. If not to be had Of your
dealer, they will be sent postpaid upon
receipt of SO cents per box, or six boxes
for 81 so, by the Herb Medicine Coz
Springfield, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

into this country and deliver him into the
hands of the authorities.
Whether the officers have acted upon
these suggestions or not they decline to
say, but almost simultaneously with the
receipt of this letter Chief Wilkie left
Washington. Since then all information
regarding his movements has been kept
secret. When inquiry was made yester-
Lieutenant Carranza,it was suggested tina t
he might appear in the city of New York,
taken to a military prison and convicted
by his own letter, which was secured
some time ago.
It is reported from Montreal that Lieu
tenant CSsrranza IeTt IN a snan ooat t ror
northern coast of the United States. As
soon the boat left the Canadian waters
he would be liable to capture by the
American authorities, and no one could
fenced to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
SHAVED WITH A SPOON.
New York Burglars Plan to Escape
Identification.

New York. July SIT was a spoon of
base metal, such as one would expect to
eat ones food with in Jail Nevertheless,
edward Deaney fashioned it into a razor
and shaved off his mustache with it. He
was arrested on Wednesday for burg
larry in North Plainfield n. J., and the
Newark police took steps to have him
identified as the man who had been let
ting himself into houses there by means
of skeleton keys.
The only means by which Deaney could
hope to confuse his Identity was to shave
off his muStache. But the trick awaited
him not. little girl who had seen him
enter house was asked to pick out the
rObber from group of prisoners.
That's the mani" she cried pointing at
Deaney, only he's shaved his mustache
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
WAR TELEPHONES.
Signal Corps Has Put Up Lines of
Communication.

washington, July S.-The officers of
the signal corps with Skaters army
are keeping pace fully in establishing
Geographic communication in every di-
rection where the army makes its move.
Today a dispatch was received from
Major Green, who is the signal corps
officer on Skaters staff, showing that
three lines of telephone wire have
been established and that they extend
up to within 200 yards of the advance
works of the American army.
The officials have an adequate supply
of telephones with them and are put
ting these instruments up as rapidly as
the wires are stretched. Major Green
dispatch was dated at the headquarters
of the army, near Santiago, and came
to the United States via Playa del Este
He adds that he found the telephones
in the captured Spanish intrenchments
of Santiago in perfect form.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
CROMWELL'S MACE.
Two Rare Relics Owned by a Chicago
Woman.

Woman.
Chicago, July 8-Mrs NJ. F. Sleeper of
ivory of unusual interest and value. The
first one in point of value is the mace
ment is twenty-five inches long and
weighs four pounds t On one ie side are
such a state Of preservation that genera
1t came into Mr.. Sleeper's. possession
over forty-1ve years ago. At that time he
brellas in Philadelphia, and procured the
mace through one of his agents, who was
sent to London to purchase silks and
At the inn where the. agent took up his
abode was discovered the historic piece Of
ivory, and the agent, who was always on
the qui vive for curiOs for Mr. Sleeper,
duced the innkeeper to transfer the own
ership, not without substantial consider
Al the time the old house of parliament
was destroyed one of the wOrkmen en-
gagged in trying to save something from
the museum picked up the mace, which
had silver caps on the ends with the in
scription telling its history. Wishing only
he gave the mace to his friend, the inn
keeper, VINO treasurer it until purchased
The affidavit of the innkeeper. was past
ed upon the mace when Mr. Sleeper be-
came owner of 1t, and although yellow
with age it remained until short time
ago, when it fell of. Mr. and Mrs. Sleeper
have never questioned the authenticity of
the article
The other curfo is a piece of elephants
tusk in which a bullet is imbedded, with
no trace of where it entered One of Mr..
Sleeper workrnen, in saving through the
ivory, broke his saw and discovered the
cause of the accident to be this bullet.
which must have entered the tusk when
the animal was quite young. as it is much
over 100 years since hammered bullets
were made-and such one is here imbed-
phia museum examined it over twenty
years ago and pronounced it very rare
ana valuable This piece has also been in
Mrs. SleeperiS possession over forty years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL.
New Workers Commend the Conduct
of the War.

Washington, July s.-John c. Calhoun,
vice president and DR.. James NJ King,
chairman of the Empire State Society
Of the Sons of the American Revolution,
have presented to the president a mem
Orial in behalf of the society. It be-
slowed praise for the presidents splen-
did mana cement of the war with Spain
and eulogized the impartial and unsec-
tional army and navy appointments
made by him. It referred to the ap-
pOintment of Gen M. G. Butler and
Gen. Fred D. Grant as instances of the
fact that sectionalism has been thor
Oughly wiped out.
On behalf of the Empire State soci-
ETY. DR.. King will, at Camp Alger, pre-
sent Gen. Butler with a beautiful horse
and trappings. Mr.. Calhoun has also
sent to Gen. Grant a beautiful sword.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
WHERE Is CARRANZA?
Chief of Spanish Spies May Be in Gus
todY.

Washington, July s-The mystery of the
disappearance from Montreal Of Lieuten-
ant Carranza, chief of the Spanish spy sys-
TEN, is possibly due to the work of John
Wi1kie, chief of the government secret
service bureau, who, it is surmised here,
may have captured him Carranza left
Montreal Monday. and Chief Wilkie
disappeared from Washington at about
the same time
About week ago Chief Willxie received
from citizen of Canada proposition to
entice Lieu. enant Carran za-Rcross the Can
atlian border to a point within the limits
of the United States. where he could be
captured by officers of the secret service,
or to kidnap him bodily and bring him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O. It is a delicious. appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t
IS not a stimulant but a health builder,
and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about Il as much as coffee. Is and 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
DODGE WAR TAX.
The Manufacturers Will Bring Suit
Against Chicago Express
Companies

Chicago, July S.-The directors of the
Illinois Manufacturers association nave
determined to appeal to the courts IN or
der to compel the express companies 10
place revenue stamps on receipts ana oIiis
facturers this obligation falls upon the
maker of the instrument and not on the
shipper, and legal steps VIII De taken 10
settle the question.
The express companies insist that the
simmer must afhx the stamp, inasmuch
as the law on the subject appears to be
a trifle vague.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
GOES TO HER FATHER.
Daughter of Joe Wheeler Will Minis
ter to Him.

Tampa, July S-Genera1 Joseph Vince
ler's daughter Annie, who has been in
training as a nurse since the war began,
has gone to Cuba a Red Cross ship to
take care of her father.
Fighting Joe's" age, he is g. years old
makes the heat and exposure of battle
doubly hard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
BY-GONE DAYS.
Frank Whitaker Exhumes Some Re-
ninders of Old Times.


Frank Whitaker, in looking over some
old papers of the family, found a card
advertising a hotel which was started 4n
Topeka in 1866 and was located on the
site where the postoffices now stands. 1t
called the Topeka House. The pro-
prietors were James J. S. Carney & Co.
Mr.. Garvey was a brother of W. G. Gar
vey, station agent of the Santa Fe.
The card is printed in blue and red ink
and contains the following:
1856. 1866.
TOPEKA HOUSE.
Immediately opposite the state build
ings, Topeka, Kansas.
OmnibuSeS for the depot, and stages
for all parts of the state, leave the
JAS. j. s. CARNEY & co.
Proprietors.
~...............
He also has in his possession a copy OF
the Topeka Daily Blade of the issue Of
September z, 1916; This paper was edit
ed by J. Clarke Swayze, who was after
ward murdered in quarrel The paper
changed hands from time to time and
changed name, and the State Journal is
the Hneal successor of it.
Mineral Water.
The finest in tie west. Come and try
Ct. J. w. PHILLIPS
s12 West Eighth ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

We will do your laundry work on
short order WithOutout extra charge
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

The electric fans now operated in
Santa Fe Route dining cars are desir-
able and seasonabIe accessories to an
already unsurpassed service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

suffering with typhoid. Complaint i
made that tho government has supplied
no lime or other disinfectant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

There is no pain or discomfort when
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is used
It relieves that itching increased by
scratching. It is prepared with scien-
tffic accuracy and professional knowl-
edge, and is the kind that cures blind,
bleeding. itching and prOtruding Piles
with no pain or loss of time. Geo. W.
Stansfield, 622 Kan. Ave, and Mfller's
Pharmacy. Cor. 6th and Topeka Ave.
Santa Fe Route dining cars are equip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Santa Fe Route dining cars are equip
ped with electric fans.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-11-26

entirely to Improvement IN tone and conf.
dcnce, though the active feeling influences
dealings In both financial and mercantile
lines. Several substantial developments
present themselves this week, notable
among which arc n number of advances
In prices. exceptionally few declines there.
'of, growing strength In the pig iron situn.
ton, unprcccdcntcdly large bank clcarings
and remarkably good reports as to export
trade, not only in the line of foreign pro-
ducts. but in enlarged trade In manufac-
turcd products. Distribution of mcrchan-
disc shows little change from recently pre-
ccding weeks. but the growth in conf
dcncc Is reflected in very general reports
Of improved collections on past business.
Business failures in the United States this
week number 800. as against 1871 last
week. 235 in this week a year ago. 3OS
In 1S9G. 1923 In 1906. and 205 In 1904. The
total number Of failures In the Dominion
Of Canada this week is ~, rs against 30
In the preceding week. 81 In 1897, AZ In
1896, ~ In 1S0J and % in 1901"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-11-26
LIVELY FIGHT WITH ROBBERS
Five Men Surprised While Trying to
Omen Bank Vuult In Ohio.

Five Men Surprised While Trying to
Open Bank vauit In ohio.
Five men undertook to rob the Citizens
Bank at Weston. Ohio. but were fright
encd away by a. NJ. Ncifel. living oppo.
site the bank. who had been aroused by
the noise of slcdgcs and drills. AS Ncifcl
opened the bank door the four men inside
opened fire on him. Instead of rctrcating
he cmpticd the six chambers of his own
weapon. badly woundng one of the
thieves. who was aided in getting away
by his companions. a short distance
away ffth man was waiting with a team
and buggy that had been stolen from the
local livery stable. AS the firing began
the citizens poured out of their homes and
some forty shots were fired. a pool Of
blood and II dropped revolver marked the
place where the buggy stood. Tho five
men lcapcd into the vehicle and drove rap.
Idly away.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-11-26
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattlc, common to prime,
$500 to 5000; hogs, shipping grades.
$500 to S3.I5; sheep, fair to choice, $3.50
to $3.50; wheat. No. . red. 68c to 67c;
corn. No. 9, 32c to 33c; oats, No. 2, 24c
to 2Gc; rye, No. 2, soc to 52c; butter,
choice creamery. Gle to 23c; eggs, fresh,
zoe to 23e; potatoes. choice, soc to 4Oc
per bushel.
lndianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$3.50; hogs, choice light, $500 to 1919;
sheep and lambs, common to choice. $3.50
to $3.50; wheat, No. 2 red, 68c to 00c;
corn, No. 2 white, 32c to Sac; outs, No. ?
white, &c to 20c.
st. Louis-Cattie. $500 to $3.50; hogs.
$3.50 to 1915; sheep. $3.50 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2. Coo to tic; corn. No. 2
yellow, 3lc to S3c; oats. No. 2, NC to :Sc;
rye, No. 2, Gle to sec.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $5.25; hogs,
$500 to 1916; sheep. $3.50 to S4.25;
wheat, No. 2. 60c TO Tic; corn, No. /?
mixed, 34c to Soc; oats, No. 2 mixed,
?1c to Zoe; rye. No. 2. 65c to &c.
Detroit-Cattle. $3.50 to $3.50: hogs.
1926 to $3.50; sheep aud lambs, $500 to
$5.25: wheat, No. 2, Toe to 12c; corn, No.
2 yellow. 34c to 35c;, oats, No. 2 white,
PIC to zoe; rye. 65c to 56c.
TOledO-Wheat, No. 2 mixed. Tic to
13c; corn, No. 2 mixed, 33c TO Soc; oats,
No. white, 25c tO-?7c; rye, No. 2, Ole
to 53c; clover seed. new, $40 to $4.75.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. 2 spring, 60c
to G7c; corn. No. 3. 32c to 34c; oats, No.
2 white, 28c to Csc; rye. No. I, Sic to 53c;
barley, No. 2, 4Oc to 4Sc; pork, mess,
$3.50 to $500.
Buffalo-Cattle, good shipping steers.
$500 to 1878; hogs, common to choice,
$3.50 to 1915; sheep. fakNto choice weth-
crs, $3.50 to $4.75; lambs. common to
extra. $500 to $3.50.
New York-Cattle. $500 to 1915; hogs.
$500 to 1900; sheep. $500 to $3.50;
wheat. No. 3 red, Toe to TIC; corn. No.
2, ~ 70 t0c; oats. No. 2. ~ 70 Sic;
bstter: essanss:, 1ee 70 ne; ssgs West
ssa. - y ~ 8s t&