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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
HER TONGUE THE MEANS.
Ohicago's Woman Thief Descends
Upon Omaha's Exposition.

Omaha, June 2-Kittfe Wells, an expert
Chicago diamond thief, is known to be in
Omaha. She left Chicago a week ago
with the avowed intention of coming to
Omaha On her leaving Chicago the po-
her departure.
Her method of stealing diamonds is pc
culiar to herself She enters a store and
asks to see unset ones She pretends to
be nearsighted and holds the tray very
close to her face while inspecting the Jew
els. This is simply a ruSe, her method
is to dart out her tongue and with 1t pick
up a stone which she concealS in her
cheek. The unsuspecting clerk has seen
both of her hands, consequently returns
the tray to its place after the woman has
decided that she will not purchase.
The Wells woman is of slight build, quite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
MURDER, THEN SUICIDE.
Tragic Ending of Family Quarrel at
Gueda Springs.

Arkansas City. June 2.-Yesterday at
noon VIM. Piper shot his wife at Perry
Oklahoma. Piper is the man from
whom the child was stolen at Gueda
Springs last Friday. He went to Perry
yesterday and located his wife on a
claim three miles south of Perry with
the child in her possession. He made
an attempt to get the child and she
tried to protect the little one. Piper
drew a revolver and shot her twice,
being so near that the baby whom
she held in her arms had it's face
badly powder burned. After shooting
her he turned the revolver to himself
and fired two shots into his own body.
A dispatch from Perry says Piper died.
and his wife can not recover.
About a year ago Piper and his wife
separated, she taking the child with
her. Later he kidnapped the baby and
took it to his parents, near Gueda. Last
Friday she forcibly took the child from
his parents and went to Perry and yes
terday saw the ending of the trouble
when he fatally wounded his wife and
killed himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
j. w. Jacobs, of Galena, Killed
in a Mine Accident.
Small Boulder Fractured His
Skull.
AND MURDER.
Gueda Springs Family Row Ends
in Death.
Hutchinson Lawyer Is Held for
Murder.

Galena, June 2.-J. w. Jacobs of this
city was killed by an accident in the
crown Point mine Monday
Jacobs was working on the night
force when the accident occurred. A
tub of dirt was being hoisted out Of
the shaft when, in some manner, dt
caught on the column pipe and threw
boulder back in the shaft, striking
Jacobs on the back part of the top of
the head and fracturing the skull, which
caused conclusion of the brain and
spinal cord. The accident occurred
about o'clock at night and the I'M
fortunate man lived until o'clock next
morning.
When brought out of the ground he
was able to tell Hale Baugh, the night
superintendent, that he lived at Har-
LANDS boarding house in Empire, to
which place he was taken. Dr. John
Allen was Immediately called and
dressed his wounds and made him as
easy as possible, but said he could
not live. He never regained conscious
ness.
The principal owners of the Crown
Point mine are A. r. Kramer Mrs.
j. w. Hutchins, Hale Baugh and Grant
Clayborn. The mine has been shut
down until after. the funeral services
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
OHIO SOCIALISTS OUT.
Decline to Participate in the Miscel-
laneous Fusion.

Columbus, June 2--The state convention
of the Socialist Labor party decided
gainst fusion with the United Reform ele-
ment, which combined under one banner
some days ago There were about so
delegates in attendance. which was claim
ed to be one of the largest representations
the party has had at state convention in
its history There was little discussion
of the question of fusing with the other
minority parties, the sentiment being
overwhelmingly oppose to it at the start.
A full state ticket was nominated, as fol-
lows:
Stark county; supreme judge, Daniel w.
Wallace of Athens; clerk of the supreme
court Fred Pandorff of Hamilton; mem
Der board of public works, Thomas F
Smith of TuscaraWas: state food and dairy
commissioner Elmer E. Applegarth of Bel
mont
A straight Socialist platform was. adopt
ed, with a supplementary resolution re-
lating to the Cuban question. The Cuban
resolution, while denouncing the tyranny
of Spain and indorsing the war against
that nation, declares that There can be
no freedom of the people in any country
until the capitalistic and monopolistic
power is put down and a system of COM
mon ownership of property is establish
ed"
Cleveland was selected as the headquar-
tiers of the party during the approaching
campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
DIsREPUTABLE GANG.
McMahon's Circus Followed by Fakirs
and Robbers.

Stockton, June 2.-McMahon's circus
has been playing Lucas, Luray, Waldo,
and other points along the north line
of railroad this week. A very disrep-
utable gang of fakirs are either directly
or indirectly connected with this show
and there was considerable bad blood
engendered in the north part of the
county.
AT Lucas it was reported that the
circus crowd done up the local sports
to the amount of about 5000 on shell
and other fake games.
Sheriff Vanderbur, by request, went
to Luray, Wednesday, the day the show
was there. He forbid the games to be
played there. Three men who had bills
changed reported a shortage of about
s25 between them. The sheriff in each
of these cases got the money back for
the parties who claimed to be short.
The crowd made some threats to cut
the tents at night and Sheriff Wander
bur remained until the crowd dispersed
after the evening performance. The
circus people requested the sheriff to
remain with them at Waldo the next
day, as they feared trouble, but as he
had other duties to attend to he was
obliged to return home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

The following firms and business
men, having made contracts for adj
vertising with the Merchants Supply
Co., are giving Merchants Supply Co.
coupons, and invite holders of the
same to call at III E. Eighth st. to
examine stock and make selections in
exchange for coupons free of cost:
A. D. Clark, Wall Paper, 1872 Kansas
Ave.
Tayman & Oberley. Hardware. 7o2
Kansas Ave.
o. A. Keene, Druggist, sOs Kansas
Ave.
]. K. Jones, Paints. Oil and Glass, So5
]. T. Kirk & Co., Grocers. ss1 Kansas
Ave.
c. J. Snyder. Photographer. 722 Kan
sas Ave.
A. B. woolverton. Druggist. SS4 Kan
saS Ave.
Davis & Click. Grocers. 1Os E. Sixth
Street.
]. L. Van Houten. Wall Paper. 72O
Kansas Ave.
w. D. Kemper, Photographer, Kansas
Avenue, N. Topeka.
]. w. Priddy, Books and Picture
Frames, Eighth and Jackson Streets.
Kansas Tent & Awning Co., 215 Kan
sas Ave.
A. c. Klingaman, Druggist, 12o E.
Sixth Street.
A. M. Cross, Jeweler, A. d. Marston,
Manager, Kansas Ave, North Topeka.
]. G. Nussbeck, Stoves and Tinware,
308 Kansas Ave.
o. S. Townsend & Co., Bicycles. 11S E.
Eighth Street.
H D. Mosbarger & Co., 81 w. Sixth
Street.
H. Hiatt. Grocer. Fourth and La
a M. Cross. Jeweler, SIS Kansas Ave.
Spear & Co., Dry Goods, S27 n. Kan
sas Ave.
sullivan & Delahoyde. Art Dealers,
722 Kansas Ave. -
John spear. Variety store. 1888 N.
W. M. Wolff, Tailor, s2s Kansas Ave.
Capital cycle Supply Co., Bicycles,
Effinger & Frazer, Grocers. 21s w.
T A. Haskins, New and Second Hand
Furniture. 423 Kansas Ave.
g. NJ Chase & Co, Popular Price
Shoe store, 629 Kansas Ave.
Merchants Supply Co.,
III z. Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
IN SPANISH COLORS.
Chicago Bicycle Girl Chased by Howl
ing Wheelmen.

Chicago, June with a string of
bicyclists riding at her heels and shout
ing derisively at her and her costume
because of the Spanish colors it dis
played, Hazel Burroughs toppIed from
her wheel at Western avenue and Har-
rison street last night. She rushed into
j. ". Farrell's store, where for two
hours she raved in a paroxysm of hys-
terra and fright. At times two stalwart
policemen could hardly hold her. When
her condition improved a carriage re-
moved her to her boarding holse. 305
Indiana street.
Miss Burroughs costume consisted of
a bright red coat, with gold military
trimmings. 1t was lined with yellow.
completed the colors that were objec-
tionable to the patriotic sentiments of
Memorial day bicyclists. military
cap sat jauntily on her head.
Spinning around the race track in
Garfield park, a number of boys began
to follow, calling her 'Spaniard" and
hooting at the colors displayed by her
garments. To avoid their annoyance
she turned into Jackson boulevard with
a woman companion. The boys followed
and others joined, both men and wo-
men. A sprinting pace was not effect
ual in leaving her pursuers, and when
she turned into Sacramento street
their number had increased. East in
Congress street to Western avenue her
wheel flew, and her tormentors kept
pace with the fury which pursued Tam
O'Shanter. AS she turned into West
ern avenue the street to her hysterica1
mind seemed to be filed with riders,
following close behind or jostling at
the side of her wheel. Her companion
had been left far behind when she
stumbled and tottered into Mr.. Far
rellS store.
DR.. D. C Wells worked two hours
before the woman became rational.
hof iT10 oh mo
shouted defiance at imaginary pursuers,
and the policemen had difficulty in re-
straining her. The crowd outside slow
ly dispersed. The physician said last
night that the fright might cause her
long sickness.
Miss Burroughs companion, who re-
fused to give her name, said the young
lady had recently come from New York.
where the costume was not uncommon.
Miss Burroughs was too hysterical to
talk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
IN A QUANDARY.
Young Russell Harrison Knows Not
Whom to Obey.

Terre Haute, Ind, June Russell B.
Harrison, who was recently appointed
a major in the army, says he has re-
Tampa to serve on the staff of Gen.
Lee, but he can not go for a few days
because he is under Instructions from
Gov. Mount in regard to the selection
of the troops to fill Indiana'S quota un-
der the second call for volunteers.
A delegation of citizens will go to
indianapolis tomorrow to ask Gov
Mount to appoint t. w. Harper, who
is the attorney of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and consulting at
torney of the Engineers Brotherhood
colonel of an Indiana regiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
KANsANs ANNOYED.
goth Provided With a Field Court
Major Whitman in Charge.

San Francisco, June 2.-The Kansas
boys are annoyed because, on account
of their lack of uniforms, they do not
make as military an appearance as
some of the other regiments. In the
regiment are many of the best educated
best connected young men of the state
of Kansas, and they are impatient to
be supplied with blue clothes, that they
may not appear seedy. AS regards the
spirit and physique of the men and the
cleanliness of the men, the Kansas
regiment is one of the best at the Bay
District track. Today Colonel Little
held aninspection. He has recommended
that Major Frank Whitman be ap-
pointed judge of a field court to try
such persons as may be brought before
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
INTO THE RIVER.
W. B. Ham of Stockton, Drives Off a
Bridge.

Stockton, June Wv. B. Ham and
wife had a serious accident while re-
turning from Hill City last week. Their
team became unmanageable just as
they were crossing the Solomon river,
and turned the buggy upside down,
splitting them both into the river. Mr.
Ham was compelled to let the team go.
The team ran about two miles, when,
after wrecking the buggy in a bad
shape they stopped. Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
escaped with only some painful bruises;
They procured a spring wagon and
loaded up the wreck Of their buggy and
arrived at home, being delayed only
about two hours by the accident They
were quite lucky in sustaining no more
serious bodily injuries than they did.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
Spain's Revenue From the Phil
ippines Is Small.
But the United States Expects
to Do Better.
SYSTEM is PREPARED
For Administering the Rev
enues of the Islands.
1t Will Be Managed by Merritt
and Dewey.

Washington, June 2-Secretary Gage
will submit to the president in few days
a report recommending the esta b1ishment
of a revenue system in the Philippine ISL
ands. 1t is to be operated by army and
navy officers, under the joint direction of
Major General Merritt and Rear Admiral
Dewey.
1t is expected by the authorities that
Immediately upon his arrival at Manila,
General Merritt will commence active OPP
erations looking to the defeat of the Span
ish army in the islands, and when this
has been accomplished he will put into
operation the system for the collection of
revenues which will be sent to him by the
president
Treasury officials decline to state in add
vance of the action of the president what
articles are to be taxed, but 1t is under
stood that tobacco, opium and liquors will
be the principal items.
Some interesting data relating to the eco
nomic conditions existing in the Philip
pines have been collected by the treasury
department, and from them has been pre-
pared the report which Secretary Gage
will submit to the president. The latest
statement of the receipts and expenditures
of the government of the Philippine ISL
ands in the possession of the department
is for 1894 The authorities believe that
it gives an excellent indication of the con-
ditions now existing. Here 1t is:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
FOR INJURED SOLDIERS.
Orange, N. J., Women Will Equip an
Ambulance.

New York. June "A number of society
women have organized an Orange Auxil-
larry of the First New York Ambulance
Red Cross Equipment society
The local auxiliary intends to raise
money to purchase and send into the field
an Orange ambulance. and, if possible, to
equip an Orange ambulance launch for
naval use.
Mrs DOUGLASS Robinson: vice president
Miss Lily Page Ely; treasurer. Mrs 7. H.
Powers Farr; secretary, Miss Helen Page;
executive committee, Mrs. Richard NJ. Col
gate. Mrs. William Read Howe and Miss
Margaret PierSOn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
Burglar Cuts His Foot.

The Santa Fe depot at Rock Creek,
fifteen miles north of Topeka, on the
St Joe branch, was broken into yester-
day. Attempt was made to get the
money in the depot room, but it was
too securely locked up. The burglar
entered by kicking a window in with
his left shoe. In so doing he cut the
shoe and his foot so that blood was
spilled at the depot, and the injury was
SO severe that the burglar left the shoe
behind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
Early Summer
Days and
How to Enjoy
Them.

IF you never spent a few days
each year attending the Chautau-
qua Assembly at Winfield, sup
pose you try 1t this season. The
time will pass quickly, and pleas
antly and perhaps prohtably. The
Santa Fe will sell tickets there
and back for S5.75, June 13 to 10,
1898. Return limit June "a, 1898.
w. c. Carney, agent. A T. & S. E.
Ry., can tell you more. Ask him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
FIVE HELD FOR MURDER.
Coroner's Jury in Hutchinson Case
Creates a Sensation.

Hutchinson Kan, June 2.-The coro-
ner's Jury investigating the murder of
w. c. Boyd, brought in verdict today
holding Mrs. Nellie Postlethwaite. her
Oldest son. Harry, and Jack Burrell, as
PRINCIPALS, and E. c. Clark, a lawyer of
this city and Clyde Postlethwaite, the
14-year-old boy, accessories Mrs Pos
tIethwaite had testified that she killed
Royd ard that no one else had anything
to do with the murder. Evidence show
ed that the wounds which caused death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great med
icine: and have the satisfaction of know
ing it has absolutely cured thousands of
homeless cases. Asthma, bronchitis,
hoarseness and all diseases of the throat.
chest and lungs are cured by it, Call on
Swift & Holiday, druggists, and get
trial bottle free. Regular size, SOC and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed or price refund
ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
BUYING IN MEXICO.
Spanish Government Agents are
Operating on the Sly.

Mexico City, June at is reported
that the agents of the Spanish govern
ment are buying cattle and grain here
hoping to smuggle it out of the coun-
try in tramp steamers which will en-
deavor to run the Cuban blockade.
The matter will be looked into by
the government which is determined to
maintain strict neutrality. the
Spaniards are working very secretly
in the matter. Mexico has begun the
export of wheat to Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

See what T. w. Patton of Lane, Tex,
says of Beggs' German Salve. I have
been troubled for the past four years
with Blind, Itching and Bleeding Piles,
and tried everything / could hear of
without success until i began using
Beggs' German Salve. The effect was
wonderful; 1 was relieved at once, and
am now (after using two boxes) entire
ly cured Sold by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

Total Observation-Disclosures. 81, 908, 2S7
From the above table it is evident that
benefit her very materially. Her income
amounted to 500, S75 a year, after all ex-
receipts were employed in paying the ex-
penses Of the army, navy, religious and
penses included the maintenance of schools
of public instruction for Spanish children,
penal settlements and the support of the
telegraph and cable and railway systems.
The exterior expenses were divided by
the Duke of Veragua, the HneaI descend
ant of Columbus; Marquis of Barboles,
also a descendant of Columbus; the Mar
quis of Bedmar, who is the heir of the as
sayer and caster in the mint of Peru, and
ceive pensions, of which the Philippines
have been, required to pay portion.
$611, 145 was spent in public works this ex-
penditure must have been made in Spain.
a bridge was destroyed. the Community
living in the Immediate vicinity was forced
the structure. This sum was doubtless
misappropriated, as were other funds
which were reported to have been expend-
ed.
SPANS receipts were obtained from any
contract was rented out at cost of $4S3,-
400 annually; The natives spent all the
tax collector soon saw that this was legit-
innate sport for dutiable purposes. A cock
and the company buying it paid $149. O39
for it. The unsophisticated natives were
also pied by means OF lotteries and rafHeS.
the profits of which amounted to 500. S62
annually These are the official figures.
What the real results only Captain
General Weyler and his predecessors and
successors can say.
Spain claimed that she collected $12, 600
from the recognition of vassalage collect
ed from unsubdued mountain tribes.
General Merritt will abolish lotteries and
raffies. There will be no further tax on
cock fighting. Instead of an opium con-
tract there will be tax on opium and to-
bacco, which will closely follow the Span
ish rates now imposed.
Spain sold S548, 400 worth of stamps and
stamped paper annually, but the Ameri-
can rates will be put into opera ton, so
that this source of revenue is expected to
produce lesser sum. Through the hon.
eSty of American officials, however, it is
confidently believed that a sum will be
turned into the Amerfcan treasury from
the collection in the Philippines, which will
go far toward supporting the army and
navy in the east and to pay part of the
expenses of the campaign against the Phil
tppines. 1t is also proposed to enforce
certain navigation taxes, and the navy
will act jointly with the army in collect
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
Stop that barking BY the use

Stop that barking BY the use Bal
Iard's Horehound Syrup. It arrests
the cough, allays irritation of the
throat and relieves congestion OF the
lungs in a day. It is safe and pleas
ant to take and never disappoints. Csc
and soc. Geo. W. Stansfield, 632 Kansas
avenue. and Miller's Pharmacy, corner
Sixth and Topeka avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

I have been a sufferer from chronic
used all kinds of medicines for it. At
last I found one remedy that has been
a success as a cure. and that is Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.-P. E. GRESHAM, Gaars
Mills La For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
ONLY One Night Co Denver

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs ats trains through all
these points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

Pimples and Blotches on the face are
most unsightly to look at and disfgure
an otherwise handsome face. Are you
aware that these can be entirely re-
moved by using Beggs' Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker? Sold by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
The Only Line to Denver

Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers
and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

Ladies' Shirt Waists Hundred so that
the colors will not fade. by Fearless
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
A First Glass Train
III E. Eighth St

cor evervbody-the train that leaves
ToneIa 7:3O a. M daily via Santa Fe
a local train running only between To-
neI1a and Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
Mineral Water.

The finest in tie west. Come and try
g. J. w. PHILLIPS.
612 West Eighth St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

Collars and cuffs Hundred to look like
new, by Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02

Not how cheap but how good Is tbs
way we try to do Or work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 ard ia West Sth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
The ONLY Lime to Denve

The Only Line TO DenVer
Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers
and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
THE GUNBOAT NASHVILLE

handsome and dresses very stylishly.. Her
hair and eyes are black. She always
wears a profusion of diamond ieWelrY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-02
The Fall Of Havana.
The first individual presenting IN
person at our store on or before
June 10th,

a correct guess or the nearest guess
to date on which Havana will sur-
render to Uncle Sam will be en-
titled to any article IN our store, not
to exceed five ($5) dollars IN value,
free of cost.
In the event of its sorrendering
before the above date, only those
guesses coming IN prior to the "a
hours before the city Is taken will
be entitled to registration on Our
books. Name and address IN foil
must accompany each guess, other
wise no notice will be taken of 1t.
Merchants Supply Co.,
Ill East Eighth St, Topeka