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FLUKE FLEMING DIED IN
 THIRTEEN MINUTES.
Legally Executed at Dumas at 1:5o O'clock For an Outrage Upon q
 Negro Girl Near
 This City.

DUMAS, August 5-FIuxe Elem ming dropped through the trap door at l:50 o'clock today and died in thirteen minutes, without a kick. He died protesting his innocence.
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| LETTER \ !
 FROM JUNIUS.
HE ExcoRlATEs THE PO-
 LlTlcAL RING.
,It Is Not A Question Of Individual Right or Individual Wrong. But Case of the Peo.
 ple." He Declares,

Plum Bayou, Ark, Aug. 4, 1898.
 Editor GRAPHIo:-
 The burden imposed upon my mind by the shameful conduct of a few wiry politicians in the last cam paign forces n.e u ,nle4Yor it's al
 eviation by free and unrestrained expression of my sentiments.
 To me tAe times appear omninous aud threatening. A handful of un- scrupulous politicians inspired by confidence born of past and recent victories, stands confronted by Q disgusted and shamefully outraged people smarting under defeat of their express wishes, and knowl- ege of a .alpalable and unconcealed fraud. Thus the forces which united would constitute all invineible army marching in orderly procession and bearing the banners of triumphant Democracy, are hopelessly divided, and by division, courhng catastro- phe and ruin. It is not so much a question of individual right and in- dlyidual wrong. It is a question Of public virtue and decency. The most serious question, of who shall rule this county, the people or cot erie of political tricksters. Edgar Brewster has been most shametully treated, and abuse heaped upon an infamous wrong and injustice. his rights have been trampled under foot and be denied remedy. This is bad enough. But the case before you is more ominous than the cruel in- justice done one of your fellow citi- zens, and this pales into insigniti- canoe before the startling fact that you-the people, have been cheated of your right to select your officers. One man with a few interruptions schemers at bis heels, little jew at his right. by inning and deceit, arti6ce and tricks, can foist him. self upon the people against their wishes is very serious matter, and viewed with sober judgment, pre- sents an alarming state Of affairs. It is not a position of individual wrong or individual right, but a case of the people, and whether they are supreme in name only. How long can you hope to remain in authority when your authority islg nored? The time has come when that authority should exist other wise than in name. The hand of Mccoy las been seen throughout this entire campain and neophyte can see that his conduct has indi' cated determination to win at all cost and the PEoPLE be damned. When the time comes, and it is here, that the people cease to be heard in the selection of their off cers, their will and wishes may in future be most tlagrantly denied and turned down by any empiric pol. lllcian and little explanation and eupheism bridge the breach.
 Through long and tedious cam palgn Edgar Brewster labored and tolled, as an honest citizen, feeling secure ia the fact that the people would protect him in his rights, and That he would be declared the 0ominee of his party if he leceived sne largest number of the votes.
 Hls ambition WIS laut ible and the
 ooy sought TO advantage save that oe was entitled to by the honest
 name he has borne from childhood
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Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Veil, son and daughter, Master Fave and Miss Sarah, left last evening for Chicago, where they will be the guests of friends for few wt eks.
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Charged win a Killing.

Kaufman, Tex. Aug. -J. E. Over. ton Jim and Will Reed were arrested here on q charge Of killing The negro Charley Jackson, seven or eight miles east of here, last Friday night. The three parties waived examining rrial be- fore Justice C.. E Chilcoat ana all gave bond i'll the sum of 5000 each to await the action of the grand jury.
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STOP TAKING QUININE.

Toxicola Tablets are thousand tims.. better than Quinine and leave no bf- effects. They cure Chills, Billicusnes S. and sick headache like magic. Only aud so cents box at all druggists.
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Mir. and Mrs. sam Bluthenthal leave this afternoon for Chicago, where Mr.Bluthenthal goes in search of rec operation. and Mrs. Blnthen- thai to visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
Madden Talk Of Rnh1in.

Billy Madden continues a believer in
Augustus Ruhlin the Akron beavvyveioybt
who was left at the post before a Conev
Island club by Tom Sharkey recently.
1t is not true, says Madden, THAT
Tommy Ryan stopped Rubin, and I can
2ssure you that Ryan would have to use a
club to succeed in doing such a thing
Ryan was in front of Rubin for three
rounds and did his very best, but became
SO tired that he could not have lasted two
more rounds. And yet If Ryan thinks
that he has a chance against Rubin, why.
we win give him all the money If he lasts
20 rounds, besides finding the place for the
contest. Another proposition am willing
to make to Ryan is that Charlie Golf will
light him, and the winner take all the
money"
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THE WAR sTRATEaIsT.
How the Boys Cured Kim OF His Prevail
ing Weakness,

How the Boys Cured Him OF His Prevail
ing Weakness.
In a certain down town office there is
an employee who takes the Iiveliest posi-
BILE interest in 4he conduct of the war. He
fancies he knows that affairs are not go
ing just as they should go, and he doesn t
hesitate to say so. He condemns most Of
the movements already made by the army,
and he isn't half satisfied with the conduct
of the navy In fact, SO ready is he with
comment and criticism that his associates
call him the Senior strategy board
Well, not long ago an itinerant photog-
rapher came into the office, and the boys
decided to pose for him in group. They
were all preparing for the ordeal when
one of the number stepped aside and has
tily lettered placard, which he cautiously
stuck up Just above the head of the strate-
gist
The photographer flashed his little flash,
and the deed was done. The next day he
strategist was there, and he eagerly looked
them over. Posing one before him, he
said:
essay, Bigsby is mighty good, and so is
Tatters, but mine-we1''-
For this is the signboard, right above
his head, that boldly confronted him:
Behold the war gOdi The only man
who knows just how the war should be
conducted. "
The strategist let the proof futter to the
floor. He looked around at the grinning
jol1ers.
Shy thunder" he said, "you can run
your old war now to suit yourselvesI
wash my hands of it. Go ahead and ruin
the country as fast as you can"
And he has scrupulously kept his prom
ise.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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6eurs In the strictest sense Of the word.
They find no medal awaiting them at
the end of the course, and even the indi-
vidual record they make is not recorded,
and it is not handed down for posterity to
emulate.
They work not as individuals, but as
teams. A team composed of four men
will be mated with another team of equal
complement. The sum of the four best
individual efforts of one team, judged
against the sum of the rival team, will de-
eide the winners. A medal or suitable
trophy of some kind win then be awarded
to the winning team. The prize has to be
won over again each year.
At Fort Riley, Kansas, is a cavalry and
light artillery school. Colonel Arnold has
been the commanding officer Of the fort.
Here, as in all the other military posts,
there is what is known military Off
GER" To him falls the duty of training
the men and arranging for the three days
carnival of field sports once d year.
Special events on these occasions are the
foot races They consist of three relay
running races, 450 yards fat, 800 yards
fiat and 400 yards over hurdles.
In order to Undue an idea of military
usefulness into the minds of the athletes
they are made to carry a stick four inches
long, bearing on it a number. The num-
Der represents a message.
There are none of the shorter dashes
considered. Uncle Sam wants his ath-
letes to be tough and hardy. He teaches
them that endurance and grit are the prin-
cipal factors of athletic composition. The
sprints, such as the 100 yards or the 220,
simply mean a test of short winded agility,
and therefore are not desired.
The second class of events includes the
running broad jump and the pole vault.
Here again the absence of the lighter work
in the selection of the army events, such
as the running high jump and the stand
ing broad, proves the robust nature of the
course of training In case of war vault
ing and running jumping may come in
handy.
In these yearly contests Uncle Sans
athletes also indulge in bicycle racing and
two steeplechase races, one a mile long
and the other mile and quarter long,
with the tug of war completing the list Of
regular athletic numbers.
But here the resem blance of their events
TO those of the citizen athlete ceases. In
place of the other civilian events they sub
stitute bareback wrestling, broadsword
contests, tent pegging against a watch,
light artillery contests and polo pony rae
ing.
Each soldier athlete is clothed in a uni
form issued by the quartermaster' depart
ment, consisting of flannel shirt, blue
trousers and leggings and uniform or bar
rack shoes. In the running or dismount-
ing events the trousers are of white cam
vas, and any suitable shoes are worn.
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A THEATRICAL BUDGET
London Partial to American
Plays and Players.
OPERA PROSPECTS NEXT SEASON.

A PrOmising Organization VIII Make a
Tour OF the Principal CIties-BOth Eng
fish and Italian-EarIy Days of the
Davenports.
American plays and American talent
continue to eaptivate the theater goers of
London. "a Stranger In New York. is
now having a successful run, and Miss
Amelia Stone is on the top wave Of sue
cess. She is a native of Detroit, where she
was educated and studied singing under
Signcr Tagliere. Her professional debut
was made in her eighteenth year as Anna
bel in ''Robin Hood, - with the famous
Bostonians, and in the three years which
have passed since then she has played Lit
tie Willie in a "Trilby'' burlesque, Isabel
Dane in "A Trip to Chinatown" and the
Vivandiere in A Milk White Flag" A
mild protest against "a Stranger In New
York" comes from the London Sketch,
which says: lone cannot imagine that
any sane London manager would present
at a west end house such a paltry thing
of shreds and patches, a mere framework
for a variety entertainment which makes
one ask Indignantly why maynt one
smoke and walk about, why should we
pay such prices and why is there no inter
val for gossip between the turns? Admit
that Mr.. Gilfoil's picture of a gray headed
old sinner is very clever, clever enough to
remind one of Mr.. Richard Mansfield in
"A Partisan Romance. its very cleverness
rendered the work revolving; admit that
Miss Amelia Stone is pretty woman, fair
singer and very vivacious, that Miss Lou
Use Cunning has charming voice and
that the company has been admirably
drilIed-an this is poor compensation for
ugly dresses, bad music, stale jokes, an
atmosphere of drink, drunken revelry, and
practical joking. In a word, our native
productions of the same order are vastly
better than the Hoyt from all points of
view. Yet such is the mania of the mo-
ment, the Anglophobia of the London
public that perhaps what would have been
scorned as a native production may be re-
Ceived as an Importation -
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office of the city clerk.

Topeka, Kansas, July 81 1898.
city clerk of the city of Topeka until
Monday, August /, 1898, at O'Clock p m.
all the work necessary to complete the
following city improvements, as per spe-
cifica tons now on file in the office of the
For paving with Shawnee county vitri-
street from the south line of Fifth street
to the north line of Sixth avenue, all in
''- INsTRUGTfoNs TO BIDDERS.
First-Pr0posals under different names
viii not be received from one firm or as
Second-Each bidder will be required to
Of the city Of Topeka a certified check SI of
deposit of ten per cent of his bid, as a
guarantee that he will enter into the con-
tract if awarded to him, according to the
terms Of his bid, within five days after
the cer1ncat1on of the award.
Third-In all bids made by a firm. the
individual names of the members must be
giving the Christian names; but the sign
ers may, If they choose, describe them
a given name and style as a firm
Fourth-The place of residence of every
bidder, with county and state, must be
given after his signature, which must be
written in full
F'ifth--Anyone signing a proposal as an
it legal evidence Of his authority to do so
nneations should be explained or noted in
the, proposal over the signature of the
seventh-Ar prices must be written as
well as expressed in figures
Eighth-A failure to comply with any
of the above instructions will be consid-
ereG as of sufficient ground for rejecting
airy bid, but the right is reserved to waive
such defect.
Ninth-Proposals should be directed to
the city clerk of the city of Topeka and
endorsed Proposals for Paving in the
Tenth-Proposals must be made in full
conformity to all the specificatf tons.
Eleventh-Proposals shall l specify the
rate per square yard for paving, which
shall include all the required material
foundations and labor to complete the
same.
allowed for crosswalks or wood headers.
shall accompany each bid. Every sample
shall be plainly labeled with the date of
the bid, name of the bidder, and place
from which it was brought. Such sam
pies will not be returned to bidders, but
under all circumstances will be retained
not. No. proposals for paving viii be cone
sidered If not accompanied by samples.
Speclhca tons, form OF prOpO~aIs, bond
and contract can be obtained by applying
and said proposals must be upon printed
forms only, properly filled out in strict
cCrdance with the general SDecffcat lions.
Payments will be made upon estimates
by the mayor and city council either in
cash or internal street Improvement bonds
of the city of Topeka, the council may
elect. The whole of said work afOre-
said, shall be commenced and completed
at such time or times as shall be deSig-
mated at the time of awarding contract.
The council reserves the right TO reject
(SeaD S. s NfeFADDEN,
City Clerk
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Reason For It.

'fWhat in the world has induced Brown
to join the ranks of the bicycle scorchers2
He used to be such an easy, quiet sort of a
rider -
"Why, you see, he feels that if there is
another call for troops it will be his duty
to volunteer"
"Well?"
''Wen, he has read that the examining
surgeons reject 95 per cent Of the scorch-
ers. Thus he will be able to make a repu-
tation for patriotism without going to
war. Chicago Post.
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MILITARY ATHLETICS.
Tests Of Endurance which Strengthen
Our Boys In Blue.

Tests OF Endur9nee " hIch StE@nBbneM
Our Boys In Blue
There is in the United States army an
established system of gymnastics intended
to develop the physical condition of the
soldiers 1t is not so elaborate as the Eng
Hsh system, as shown IL the picturesque
candlestick tableaux, but it is much more
practical and efficient. The physical per-
lection required by the regulations Of the
army alone would insure a great degree Of
athletic excellence, and the outdoor life
which the country's defender goes through
also adds to this physical perfection Com
bined with this, year in and year out the
men train for the Official field days in
order to acquit themselves creditably in
the eyes of their officers.
The encouragement they receive from
them is their only reward. They are anna
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He Could Pass.

Recruiting Of1cer-You don't look as
if you could stand the hardships of a cam
paign.
Applioant-Sir, have been a stranded
actor, and I
Ofioer-Enoughi Sergeant, give this
man uniform and a gun and send him
to the front at once.-New York World
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Harry don't know what TO make of
that Miss Dandy. She is awfu1ly cool with
me. She doesn't treat me at all the way
she treats the other fellows.
Harriet-Don't you know, silly, a girl
is always cool with the fellow for whom
she has a warm regardG-Boston Tran
Ecriph
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''What is delaying the weddingP" in
quired a guest at the ceremony which
united an American fortune and a EurO-
pean title
Possibly" replied Miss Cayenne,
"they forgot to put revenue stamp on
the dowry and the count refuses to accept
the oheok. Washington Star.
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A CIew.

''I've just found out, - said the flag lieu
tenant, what that gunner's mate yonder
did before he enlisted"
''What2' asked the quartermaster.
''I happened to be standing near him
when he pulled the lanyard during the
bombardment this morning and every
time he did it he yelled, 'C-a-a-a-s-hl
Change In a minuteP "-Chicago News.
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Prnnhecv Fulhl1ed.

''If the Yankees should AEht US. they'll get g
surprise,
For they'll find we're decidedly clannish''-
So the naughty don said. Eyes, they'll open
their eyes
At the wonderful feats of the spanishi''
The words of the naughty hidalgo came true,
When the YanHs saw the enemy vanish,
For we saw, as the SPaniards in mortal fright
few,
Tia wonderful feet OF the SPANISH
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Very NeceaaarR.

Google-That auotioneer has a lot of
wind.
Halyard-He needs it.
Google-Why?
Halyard-Becauseh his sales are small
Town Topics.
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''Spain seems to do everything back
ward -
Yes, they even teach the young ideas
how not to shoot. New York World.
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Not Yet.

Yeast-Poorman says he is convinced
now that the world does go round.
Crimsonbeak-Well, he doesn't look as
if he'd got very much Of it yet.-Xonkers
Statesman
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ThoughEfuIs

''Named your boy YETI"
eyes. Called him Dewey s.
HWhat is the S for?''
"I dunno yet whether it is for Sampson,
Schley, or Smith for his mothers father"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The Mission Teacher-And why were
Ananias and Sapphire struck deadT
Swipesy-Guess twas fer shoutin Span
ish war news.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Nemesis.

Edna-Blinber stole a ball bearing
chainless wheel, didn t he2
Mildred-Yes, dear, and now he's wear
York World
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other Methods.

"well, baby, did dear papa sing you to
sleep last night like mamma does?''
Nom. He played he wuz big black
bear an scared me TO sleep. 'i-Detroit Free
Press.
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FaIaa and Trua.

AWAY, false womanP'
chow inconsistent and f1ckle men are
Two weeks ago you were assuring me
that I was the real thing. "-Indianapolis
journal,
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"Did you read about Vesuvius throwing
hot stuff into Cuba?"
''Vesuvius2 Great gunsI Have they tow
ed that old volcano clear across the ocean?'
Detroit Free Press.
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through the large cities, opening the sea-
son in Washington in October. Romualdo
SapiO has been engaged as director in
chief Of the company, and his wife, Mile.
Clementine de We're, is to be the prima
donna She will sing in both italian and
English, and these performances will mark
her debut in English opera. Last season
she replaced Nine Melba in the company
at the Metropolitan. For some years pre-
vious she had sung only in concert. She
was brought first to this country by Signor
Campanini The other singers in the
company viii be chiefly Americans Two
of the tenors are natives of this country
who made their regulations abroad, and
another Is an italian who has not yet been
heard here. The principal basso is an
American who has been singing in Eu-
rope. The rest of the artists will be en-
gagged here. The repertory OF the oon-
pany will comprise the regular grand
operas, and these will be sung in the two
languages 1t is also promised that two
new works VIII be given. There have not
been in some years travelling organizations
OF so complete character and none headed
by prima donna of the reputation of
allie. de We're.
Fanny Davenport is not so old as many
people imagine She was born in London
April 10, 1850, while her father was en-
gagged as support for Macready, the distin-
guished actor who is chiefly remembered
In this country by reason of the fierce ami
mostly that was stirred between him and
Edwin Forrest, which led to riotinR in
New York. Mr.. Davenport, who already
had something Of q name in this country.
went to London in 1S47 for the purpose OF
seeking his fortune While in this quest
ne found wife, and Oh returning to the
States few years later brought not only
the WIFE, but three little daughters, with
him One was ohristened Fanny Lily
GYPSY, but she had the good sense to use
ehe simple name Fanny on the occasion
OF her hrsu stage appearance, and similar
good sense has been one of her character
1stics through life ARTHUR CRIsPIN
New York.
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"Spain discovered U.s."
Eyes, and she made a mistake in not
keeping posted about us after our discov-
ny. Chicago Record
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TO say Nothing Of Other WardI

Hewitt-Gruet is going into politics. I
see. Is he POPULAR
Jewett-Popularl He couldn't carry a
hospital ward.-New York journal.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

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Journal, July 21st, 1882
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PROPOSALS.

For Paving with Shawnee vitrifed
Brick on Sand Foundation Madison
Street From Fifth Street to Sixth
Avenue, all in City of Topeka