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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
YANKEE TRICK.
Played on the Confding Englishmen
by an Inventor.

London, Nov. 7-C1aude Vautin,a metal
Iurgist and inventor known on the Pacific
coast where he has lectured on mining
subjects, has left London, after a financial
coup by which he secured 10000 ($1O0. 0OO)
in Bank of England notes and American
Railroad securities The police. think he
tabfished luxurious offices on the strength
of expectations from his invention of an
ir7uroved process of extracting gold. He
also advertised himself as a consulting
metallurgist. His invention failing to
bring in the expected returns and his
creditors becoming inportunate, Vautin
ordered various brokers to buy large
blocks of securities for which he gave
notes. When the brokers discovered that
the notes were worthless Vautin had dis
appeared with his plumber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
PLUcKY LITTLE eIRL.
Falls Into so Foot Well But CIings
to a Rope and is Drawn Out.

Everest Enterprise: Last Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, while playing in
a yard in which was an old and aban-
doned well, so feet deep, little Myrtle
Gabriel fell into it. The other children
Immediately gave the alarm and the
mother notified the nearest neighbors
and crowd soon gathered
A rope was lowered to the child who
was heard crying for help. She caught
the rope and was being raised slowly
but when near the top her little hand
could hold no longer and she dropped a
second time. A loop was then made in
the rope and once again it was lowered
The girl placed the loop around the
back of her head and tightly clutching
it with both hands she was pulled safe
~ to the top.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS


At the Crawford theater tonight Heart
of the Klondike. a neIodramIla dealing
be seen for the first time. The piece is
the msBaeme3t Of DAVIS * cog ana
Young Of the Broadway theater, New
York city. While the firm of Davis &
KeOgh has a number of mel6dramas on
the road, the company presenting Heart
ability than any of the others. Miss Lot
tie Williams the soubrette Of the com
pany is said to be especially clever. The
prices range fT rpm Q dQr paT79uet seats t3
be repeated tomorrow night.
The farmer comedy, Isl Perkins with
Sam J. Burton and Lille Coleman in the
leading roles, viii be the attraction at the
combined band and orchestra is a feature
of the piece. The prices will be 10, 20, 80
and so cents.
The big, trayesty hit ''Gayest Nranhat-
ton of John F. Harley will be the at
traction at the Crawford theater Thurs
DAY evening. me extravaganza, which
run at Roster & Bials in New York. has
and is presented to the public brighter
song. Hiram Prindle, an unsophisticated
farmer farm r from si5oWhegsan Maine visits
city life, and incidentally to see his daugh-
by another daughter. He meets with the
usual people and adventures, which gives
varied wanderings carry the characters
Gus pan room OF the waldorf ana then
to the stage of Roster & Balls music hall.
Special scenery for the production, elabor-
ate IN detail, has been painted by Noegt-
lin, Operti and Dangerfeld. The music is
was identified with Francis Wilson's pro-
auctions, and is written in his character
constructed and the lyrics smartly worded
and teeming with timely topical ailuSions.
some of the best vocalists and vaudeville
artists Of the stage. The prices Will be
tomorrow morning.
1.-THE National Flower" the operetta
which was presented with success at the
Casino in Garfield park last summer, will
day evening of this week. Watson's or
chestra and the Modoc club will assist
in the production. The prices will be
10, 20 and 30 cents.
my Friend From India is booked for
the Grand Opera House on Friday even
ing.
The Topeka Dramatic club, which made
such decided hit last June. is to appear
IS, in a very bright and extremely funny
three act comedy by Hennequin, entitled
ly produced by one of Charles Frohman's
companies, and was received enthusiastic
is quite a heavy comedy for amateurs the
Topeka Dramatic club possesses some ex-
ceptiOnal dramatic talent, demon
strated last June, and are quite capable to
present this comedy in way that would
do credit to most professional companies.
This entertainment is to be given under
the auspices of the Ladies guild of the
Episcopal church, and the members are
big success. They wish to make it as
full dress as possible, and have secured the
consent of nine of the most popular young
ladies in the city to usher in full evening
dress. Many box parties are being ar
ranged, and when the curtain rises on
Wednesday. evening the Crawford theater
fashionable audiences ever assembled in
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
CURFEW ST. LOUIS.
Colonel HIGHLANDS Bill Passes the
City Council

St. Louis, Mo, Nov. 1.-THE "curfew
bflI'' designed to compel children under
the age Of Is to be off the streets after
q. m. in winter and p. m. in summer
has been passed by the city council. The
bill was originated by Colonel A1exan-
der Hoge1and, of Louisville, Ky, presi-
dent of the Boys and Girls National
association.
Mayor Zeigenhein assured Colonel
Hogeland that he would sign the bill
and it will then become a law. A num-
Der of the larger cities have adopted
Colonel Highlands curfew ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Some of the Nicaragua canal commits
sfoners are said to be convinced that the
construction of the big waterway must
be undertaken by the government in or
der to be successful. The past history
of the enterprise will go far toward
bearing them out in their view
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

ton of the State Y NJ C. A promises to
sions win be held in the First Presby-
terrain church and will open Thursday
night. The following is an outline of the
THURSDAY EVENING.
Review Of past years work-George NJ.
Some Positives in the Lives of Young
Men, Rev. Buell. Lave, D. D., Warren. o.
FRIDAY.
Prayer service.
Permanent organization.
Reports from associations.
Prayer service.
The Work of the Educational Depart
ment, CECIL L. Gates, field secretary in
ternational committee, New York.
ment,@ James Naismith, NJ. d, professor
of physical training, Kansas university.
Song service.
Platform Observation-Disclosures by Cecil
Gates New York ~, and e others
Bible study and prayer service.
Sectional conference for delegates from
city and railway associations to be con-
Quoted by Fred B. Shipp, secretary rail-
road department information committee,
Sectional conference for delegates from
college associations, to be conducted by
c. @. Kitchener, secretary college depart
ment, international committee, New York.
!The Vai1e a Of State State S Work," Bruno
H99bbs 1 Kansas IS, C 155a x
Miscellaneous.
Song service
Address for Young Men in
Cities" H. M. Beardsley. Kansas City, Mo.
president Young Mems Christian associa-
SUNDAY.
Conservation meeting.
Mems mass meeting.
Boys mass meeting.
First NJ E. church-Address-" Work for
Railroad Men by Railroad Corporations"
Fred B. Shipp, New York.
First Presbyterian church-AddreSs-
association Work Among the CoIored
Students of the World" c. c. Kitchener,
New York.
Farewell meeting.
The sessions will be open to both men
and women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Manhattan 2e-Junction City 0.

Manhattan, Nov. THE State Agri-
cultural football team defeated the
Junction City eleven here Saturday af-
ternoon by a score of &c to 0. The col
lege scored five touchdowns and kicked
one goal The bad work in goal kick
ing was due to a strong wind blowing
across the field The snap of the col
Iege team carried the Junction City
lads off their feet. They played fast
ball and scored almost at will. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
NO BUY WATERWORKS.-
London Council Votes for Compulsory
Purchase of AL

London, Nov. THE London county
council this week decided by an over
whelming majority in favor of the COM
pulsory purchase of all the London wa
ter companies involving many millions
of pounds sterling. Such a bill, how
ever, will meet with desperate opposi-
ton in parliament, where the vested in
terests are exceptionally strong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
FIERCE PRAIRIE FIRES.
Are Causing Much Destruction in
Western Kansas.

Lakin, Nov. 7.-Prairie fires are rag
ing fiercely in north Kearny county.
Commencing in the northeast part of
the county the fierce winds of the past
48 hours have caused it to spread in a
dangerous manner to cattle herds as
well as to other property. b F. Han
son, in east Kearny, and J. T. Carter, in
the west, are serious sufferers from loss
of hay, and several parties in south
Wichita county have lost quantities of
feed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Yates Center After Gas.

Yates Center, Nov. IF. H. Hirsh of
Kansas City has been granted a fran
chise to furnish gas to the city for
eighteen years and will put his drills to
work at once. The city is right in the
gas belt but no effort has been made to
develop it, except the coal hole which
was drilled during the boom times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Never before, perhaps, has q state
campaign in Kansas been carried on
with so marked an absence of charges
of corruption of voters and schemes to
influence the result by dishonorable
methods. There has been the usual
crop of campaign stories put out by
committees about party leaders of the
opposition but nobody pays any atten-
ton to such any more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

B. Sherwood of Chicago. The Sappho
club is doing excellent work, and Miss
Walsh is frequently in receipt of letters
asking about it's methods. and plans.
Owing to her wise and energetic leader
ship, and the delightful personnel of it's
membership. the Sappho club has gain
ed for itself a wide reputation and has
a most promising future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
FOURTH ONE DEAD.
High School Students Suffer From
Eating Frosted Melon.

Abilene, Nov. 1.-THE fourth death
has occurred among the group of five
county high school students who board
ed together and were taken i'll with ty-
phoid fever after eating a frosted wa
termelon. All went to their homes
and have suffered a great deal. Samples
of the water they used at their boarding
house have been sent for analysis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Some alarm is being expressed lest
Van Wyck, if successful tomorrow, may
become a formidable candidate for the
presidency. The southern and western
delegates will probably take care of
that matter. l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Taking the market value Of the new
bonds as a. basis some enterprising
mathematician has estimated that the
people have cleared $4,000. 900 on the
transaction. Isn't it about time to de-
clare a divfdend2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Eudora Woman Aoofdental1v Shot.

Eudora, Nov. THE wife of Doc
Mathews, who lives north Of town. was
severely injured last evening by the
accidental discharge of a gun left stand
ing against the wall, and which was
knocked over by the daughter while
sweeping. The charge lodged in her
back. She will recover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Haskell 1e-Denver a. G. s.

Denver, Nov. THE Indian football
team from Haskell institute, Lawrence,
Kan, Saturday defeated the team of the
Denver Athletic club. Score: Indians,
Il; D. A. c., 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Having sunk in 1900 fathoms Of wa
ter, the Maria Teresa is probably be-
You'd the reach even of HObson's air
bags.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Pulled . ann Throneh q Fanna.

Eudora, Nov. 7-sam Hale, the 13-
year-old son of J. F. Hale, a prominent
farmer seven miles southeast of here,
was shot Saturday evening by the &C
cidental discharge OF gun in his hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

The question sgttating the minds OF
many Republicans in Pennsylvania is
how to beat Quay without beating the
party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Senator Quay may need the help OF
his old friend Dudley-him of ''blocks OF
five" fame-befcre the balloting is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

The expense of raising the Maria
Teresa might be deducted from the sum
TO be paid to Spain for the PHILIPPINES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

The German emperor heems to have
found a little time to devote to business
during his trip to the domains of the
sultan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

The Omaha exposition managers made
s4Oo 900 out of the enterprise not count
ing the stealings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Having established the remarkable
record of conducting an exposition
which paid it's way the Omaha man
ayers are now talking Of a continuous
performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Perhaps after all the proper place for
Spanish war ships is at the bottom of
the sea where our admira1s. and later
the elements, put them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Everybody desiring a sure thing on
the election should place his money on
Zoe wheeler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

which he was pulling through a wire
fence, the charge tearing off a portion
of his right hand and lodging in his
right breast. The boy will probably
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
GLOBE sTGHrs

TFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
Don't say you work like a sIave;"
say you work like a FOOL
Seven out of ten men who see an
@Esn plano. will create a disturbance.
FYhen a man Is sick. his wife thinks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

IF the election should go against the
Republicans they still have Alger 10
Law the blame on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Rheumatism Gone
Complication of Diseases After
Having the Grip
Better Tn Every Way Since Taking
Hoods SarsapariIIa.

Hoods SarsapariIIa.
The grip and other forms of serious
illness often leave the system in
thoroughly deranged condition. In
such cases Hoods Sarsaparilla is just
what is needed. Read this.
ssThe grip left me with a complication
of diseases. was constipated, grew very
thin and became discouraged. My wife
procured bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla
and began taking it. After taking sew
eral bottles gained in weight and felt
so per cent better. The rheumatism with
which had been troubled left me and
Hoods Sarsaparil1a gave me strength
1 have great faith in it's curative power"
WILLIAM CALBECK, Peabody, Kansas.
Hoods sa ps11iia
Is the best-fn fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists 81; six for 95.
Aaf sill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

10 dhe1 4 - Lound a trlpe N Afr1
lutely no idea of morality or immoral
ity." That's interesting" said the mild
lunatic; but what did they do for
plays ?'-Puck-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Hoax-"Jones gets a great deal of
credit for the way he keeps his family
clothed. Well, they wouldn't be
so nicely dressed If he didn't. "-PhiIa-
delphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Marked Zero: Teacher-'eWhat does
the word marsupial mean?'' Tommy
Carrying a pouch Teacher-"Give an
example of a marsupial." Tommy-"A
tobacco smoker ''-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

In Doubt-"Are you in favor OF keep
ing the PhiIippines?'' II dunno. I jest
know I amt in favor of keepin' 'em If
they amt able to keep themselves. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

One Objection: McLubberty-'OP
loil1e to take a trip around the worruld.''
Mrs. McLubberty-"Sur thot yud be
foine!" McLubberty-'Yis but t'ink av
the cost av gittin' home ag'inT'-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

One Noble Aim: 1.-The only objection
have against the young man, my dear
child, is that he has no noble ambition
no high or worthy object in life" why,
papa, how can you say that? He wants
Inei'S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

He-"UnIess you marry me shall go
to the KIondike." She-"ThereI Papa
and now you've proved it"-Chicago
News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Chicago Drummer with pardonabls
pride)-'Yes, sir, speaking about lodges
we've got thousands of Ell1s IN Chi
cago." Incredulous Customer-''Why
don't you put some of 'em in Lincoln
Park, then? You've got a darned poor
display there. ,,-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

and in each scrimmage some one was
laid out. Smith of Kansas, who has
foul tactics was put on out of the came me
for smuggling. The Nebraska. men left
the field in a badly crippled condition,
one of them, Stringer, being carried
away with what is thought to be a bro
ken ankle.
Benedict. the right half back. was the
particular star of the Nebraska team,
and he was responsible for most of the
ground gaining. In this he was ably
assisted by Kingsbury, who played at
right tackle. Woodward Hess and
Harrison distinguished themselves for
Kansas. The ball was very often in
the Nebraska territory, but the kan
sans did not seem to be able to ad-
vance it beyond a certain point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
Worse Than Death.

Worse Than Death: "How Is that
man who tried to drown hinself?''
He'll pull through, with nothing worse
than having swallowed a lot of river
water. Nothing worse2 Great Scott!
What could be worse than that2''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

''No, Willie. DEAR said mamma, mo
more cake tonight. Don't you know you
cannot sleep well on a full stomach %
''Wen,'' replied Willie, Il can sleep on
my back. "-Philadelph Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.

Lucerne, Switzerland, has just decid-
ed to erect an electric street railway and
build new gas plant. The former pro-
position was carried by a vote of 1881
against 500, and the latter by 2.140
against "a ballots.
Last year Manchester, England, made
a profit of 500, 900 from its municipal
electric light; Bradford made $50, 600, and
Edinburg made s17,50O. In no case, as
yet has municipal ownership proved
Improbable.
The Baltimore Sun says that the city
of Jacksonville, Fla, gets about $1,000 o
month from its municipal plant for com
mercial electric lighting The plant cost
800 600. 1t furnishes the city with light
worth about $17,8O0 a year.
Dewsbury CEngland) town council
has instructed the burg electrical engi-
neer to prepare a report on a scheme of
municipal tramways, and have also
decided to oppose any extension of pow
ers sought by private companies.
Duluth, Mimi, has issued 1855, 600
worth of bonds at per cent to pay for
the plant of the gas and water COM
pany which the city voted to own and
operate. The bonds are to be sold by
popular subscription in any number
from one up.
Chicago under the system of private
ownership of electric lights, paid $3.50
year per light, while under public own
ership the city pays but 500 per year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
ALL SORTS.

Short of Space-'Is your fiat crowd
ed?" Crowded? We can't yawn with
out opening a window."-Chicago Rec
ord.
Rare and Curious-''Wha Is a pEe-
nomenon, Uncle AIeck?'' "A phenom-
enon as a. chestnut without a worm in
it."-Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Kansas. Position. Nebraska.
Simpson .....-.left end .Strfnger
Hamin .......left tackle ..G Gilbert
Woodward ....Ieft guard Hansen
wilcox -. ..... center ..Melford (Cap0
Nose (Cap.) right guard Turner
Smith ........right tackle .Kingsbury
avery right end ..... FoIlmer
owen quarter back Elliott
Tucker ...--left half back -. Williams
Hess right half back Renedicf
Harrison .......fulI back Erwin
chdowns-Kingsbu Erwin Ben
ed1ct Woodward. Goals from touch
Gowns Melford, 3; Mosse, 1. Umpire
Mcdonald. Referee-Fultz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

my Friend From India is booked for
| the Grand Opera House on Friday even
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

The turkey owes his popularity clear
1y to sentiment. AS a matter of fact,
turkey meat is dryer than a chip and
very tasteless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07
STATE Y. NJ. G. A.
To Meet in Emporia Nov. 1918
National Speakers to Be Present.

Emporia, Nov. THE coming conven-
ton of the State Y. M. c. A. promises to
be of unusual interest. The principal SEES
siOns will be held in the First Presby-
terrain church and will open Thursday
night. The following is an outline of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-07

Review Of past years work-George NJ.
Herrick. Topeka.
Some Positives in the Lives of Young
Men, Rev. Buell. Lave, D. d., Warren, o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-20
Badly Burned.

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. May 19.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. j. W. Kenny OF Lick Run was
seriously burned Tuesday night about
the face and breast. No one was pres
ent when the accident occurred. but it is
supposed a coal oil lamp exploded and
threw the burning oil on him. His cries
for help brought assistance and the
flames were put out with difficulty.
Mr.. John Manning. OF Covington. Va.
and Miss Maud Lemon, or Ronceverte,
w. Va, were married yesterday after
noon in Clifton Forge by Rev. V. w.
Wheeler.
Cards are out announcing the approach
ing marriage OF Mr.. A. c. Ford and Miss
w. Rives Cosby. OF Millboro Springs, Va,
in Windy Cove Presbyterian church June
LIST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-20
POCAHONTAS INDIGNANT.
Disseminated Against by Quarantine
When There Is No Disease There.

POCAHONTAS. VA. May Especial.
A small pox excitement prevails around
Pocahontas and surrounding country as
II we had a plague that was sweeping
every one OF its victims to eternity, and
yet no one has died from it and we
haven't a single case In town and have
not had for three or four weeks.
Every precaution is taken TO prevent
the spread OF this disease and not
one case has been carried from here
and persons visiting Pocahontas are
protected in every way. The business
interests of Pocahontas have been sim
ply outraged by the West Virginia au-
thorities, in requiring the Norfolk and
Western railroad to stop all passenger
service on said train, especially since the
West Virginia citizens are the ones from
whom we contracted this disease and to-
day there are three cases in the district
Guaranteed against US to one in Nir-
ginia.
The people feel they are due some con-
sideration from the railroad inasmuch
as there is so much more Of this disease
In Mcdowell county than any where IN
Virginia.