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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-20

Sometimes, without doubt, American
and British judges who arc held to IL close
accountability to tho letter of u law which
may have Ill it no Justice for u particular
case may well sigh for the latitude of an
oriental cadi. Sometimes, moreover. they
may rightfully bend the administration of
. tho law i'll the direction of absolute JUS
ticc.
An English paper, for instance, records
II peculiar decision in the suit of q llsurer
against poor woman. Tho man had lent
the woman money in such way that it
was to he paid in instalmcnts and with
monthly usurious interest. The woman
was unable To pay tho amount due.
The Judge satisfied himself thai tho
woman WAS honest and honorable and
that what sho had already paid in install
mcnts would cover the original loan and
a reasonable interest.
'Will you accept "a in discharge asked
the judge of the plaintiff. You will then
have had 10 per cent on the loan"
The plaintiff would accept nothing less
than tho full amount to which tho law
entitled him.
Then, - said the judge, although
cannot invaitiato the agreement, can
make an order which | think will lit tho
case. give Judgment for the full amount
This was the 'installmcnt system" with
vengeance, for at this rate of payment
the Insurer would bo 10 years in gcttip.,
his money. Youth Companion
----
There is % well established New JERSEY
law that man cannot DO put in Jail for
debt, but George Church. farm laborcr
living ut Sayrcvillc, near New Brunswick.
\. d., was arrested for not paying his poll
tax and lodged in cell. Church does not
own any property in Sayrcvllc township.
but he has been Il voter for Il good many
years, and the assessor put him on his list
as liable to the poll tax, which is 81 Il year.
John y. Davis, tho township collector i'm
Sayrcvillo, has always had hard work get
ting tho poll tax from Church, and when
Church persisted in avoiding him no de-
cidcd To have him arrested. Although tho
collectors in various townships have often
threatened to Jail men who did not pay
their poll tax. this is the iirst time that tho
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
INTO BANKRUPTCY.
Angel Matthewson of Parsons, Files
Largest Case in Kansas.

Fort Scott, Sept. 9.-The largest bank
ruptcy case filed in the United States
circuit court of this state since the pas
sage of the new federal measure has
just been filed by the attorneys of An
gel Matthewson of Parsons. According
to the petition filed, the applicants in
debtedness is 1852, 900, while his assets
are nothing compared to the liabilities,
he having turned in but $3.50 worth of
property, of which part is a diamond
shirt stud, which was saved from his
financial wreck.
Mr.. Matthewson was at one time,
but few years ago, one of the veal
thiest men in southern Kansas. He
located at Parsons many years ago, and
was for a time very successful, but,
like many others, he plunged into bus
mess ventures which proved unsuccess-
full, and his savings of years gradually
dWindled away, and now he is practic-
ally penniless Some years ago he
erected the largest hotel in Parsons,
which still bears his name, and other
business blocks. all of which he has lost.
He also esta blished and conducted a
private bank, which was one of the
soundest and safest in the country, but
during the crisis he was forced to the
wall, paying only small per cent on his
deposits, which resulted in much litiga-
ton.
He has many creditors, some of whom
are constantly harassing him, and it is
to free himself from these that he seeks
the protection Of the bankruptcy law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
RACES A SUCCESS.
Crowd, Time and Light Better
at Bicycle Track Last Night.

The weather was warmer; the crowd
war larger; the lights were better and
the time was faster last night than on
the opening night of the races .dedicat-
ing the new bicycle track in Topeka
The Topeka wheeImen have inaug-
urated on this new track an enterprise
which will develop the best track and
surroundings to be found in Kansas.
The track has already settled into al
most perfect condition and is faster by
ten seconds than any new track opened
in Kansas. The grand stand training
quarters and other cOnveniences will
when completed, be strictly up to date
and when the state meet comes to To-
peka next year, new mark will be set
in that direction.
The fastest and prettiest race on last
nights card was the mile handicap for
the 7. A. A. trophy cup. It was a big
field, and the riders punched on the last
lap making a hot and exciting finish in
2:20 As.
The summaries of the races follow:
Half mile boys race-KarI Henderson
won; Earl Caperon second: Ben Curtis
third. Time 1:19.
Two mile lap race-A. A. Faus won;
Frank Spetter second; Peter Wall third.
Time sos
Half mile handicap-N. B. Thompson,
20 yards, won; c. E. Sardou, scratch,
second; A. A. Faus, scratch, third. Time
1:O9 2-5.
Mile track record-Cup donated by ].
B. Doncyson. c. E. Sardou won. Time
2:271R.
Mile open-A. A Faus won; Peter
Wall second; Arnie Allen third. Time
2:36.
Mile handicap, t. A. A. cup-C. E.
Sardou, scratch, won; A. A. Faus,
scratch, second: N. B. Thompson, 25
yards, third. Time 2:20 As.
Frank Spetter met with the only ac-
cident recorded during the two nights
meet Just as he finished the two mile
lap race he lost control of his wheel
and ran off the track into the ditch
near the judges stand. His wheel was
wrecked sufficiently to keep him out
of the rest of the events but he was not
seriously injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
CLAIM CoRBETT LIED.
Mccoy and Manager Gray are Very
Angry at Him

New York, Sept. s-Jim Corbett is
accused of being falsifier by both
kid" Mccoy and the manager of the
Hawthorne Athletic club of Buffalo, be-
fore which organization the battle will
be decided October Is. Tt appears that
when Corbett reached this city the first
thing he told those of the Mccoy camp
who met him was that the club had
agreed to a postponement of the battle
until October Is. He said he had stopped
over in Buffalo and fixed it all up.
That was a matter of great annoy
ance to Mccoy, and his manager, w B.
Gray, but there was no argument about
it, both consenting. Gray, however,
was indignant to think the club had not
notified him, so he scorched the wires
with a couple of hot kilograms. In
reply the club managers said they had
in no way told Corbett that the fight
would be postponed until October Is
This statement was verified by all the
club officials, all of whom were present
while COrbett was in Buffalo, which
was only few moments. Gray thought
the matter over and decided it would
be best for all to let Corbett have his
way.
In an interview Gray expresses the
opinion that had Corbett not lied about
the postponement there would have
been no fight and that FitzsimmOns
would have been substituted for Cor
bett He does not think the latter has
any desire to enter the ring with Nc
Coy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
IMMUNES GET 1T.
Yellow Fever Breaks Out In
Fifth Regiment
OF Troops Recruited From
Those Who Once
HAVE HAD DISEASE.
Other Regiments at Santiago In
Good Health.
DestitutiOn Among Cubans is
Still Appalling.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept. Six cases
of yellow fever have developed in Col.
Sargent's Fifth immune regiment. The
victims have been sent to the yellow
fever hospitals, and as yet no quaran-
tine has been established against the
regiment, which is encamped on the
hills along the MORO road, about two
miles south of the city.
There is a great deal of sickness in
this regiment All the other regiments
now doing garrison duty are in fairly
good health.
The restitution among the Cubans is
still appalling. General Wood issued
ffty-two thousand free rations yester-
day. The capacity Of the free supply
depots is not great enough to meet the
demand, and a new one is to be estab-
nshed shortly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
j. S. BANKS SAYS
GOd Bless the DiscOverer of
MOrrOW's Kid-ne-Oids.

Why shouldn't Mr.. Banks feel this
way He is a barber and stands many
Tong hours on his feet This is an av1f11I
strain on the back. Try standins, On =
space Of three or four feet for two
nouIs ana see how you feel. For
ABOUT two or three years. saws he 7
nave Deen suffering with backache
sometimes lost time from work ana
sometimes I had to go to bed. took
several cures that were not cures AZ
an, ana mad treatment from doctors
Mhlcn gave but temporary relief.
neard Of so many being cured by Nor
Nv kld-ne-oids that I got a box at
ne swirl & Holiday Drug Co took
tnem according to directions and feIt
Detles IN two or three days I contin-
ueu Snelr use until today I am entirety
SuIeo or the kidney ailment God bless
ODDS" AAa-he-
mere Is no use suffering II You win
- ne same Don't stop when you feel
DsS.er Dut keep on until you are cured
Lrugglsts so cents. Manufactured bv
Gelds Ohio 3-'Ais-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
FIFTH DISTRICT REUNION.
w. D. Vincent and w. A Calderhead
Spoke at Junction City.

Junction City, Sept. 9.-The Fifth dis
trict G. A. r. reunion, which is held in
Junction City this year, was formally
opened at 3 o. m. yesterday. Mayor
Daugherty gave the address of welcome
to which Captain John K. Wright, pres
ident of the association, responded.
Both speakers were heartily received.
The attendance is good, with every
train bringing G. A. r. men and their
families to swell the crowd. Last night
congressman w. D. Vincent and w. A
Calderhead spoke at the campfire. This
will be the big day.
The 81, 900 G. A r. monument erected
in the city park will be unveiled and
dedicated. Captain Joe Waters is the
orator for this occasion Ten thousand
people are expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
JIM RoLLo IS A SLAYER.
Has Not Lost His Nerve But is Run
ming Fast Trains.

ming Fast Trains.
Not long ago and in fact soon after
the accident to the fast mail engine,
when the side rods were broken and
Fireman Foley met his death, it was
announced by Conductor Simpson that
Engineer James ROllO, who was on the
wrecked engine, had lost his nerve
and would quit railroading. As every
railroad man knows, when an engineer
loses his nerve he is ever afterwards a
branded man in the service and is rele-
gated to freight service. For once let
an engineer on a fast train lose his
nerve and he never regains the posi-
ton he has lost.
Il understand it was said that I
would quit railroading," said, Engineer
James RoIlo. ''I desire to state that
there is not a word of truth in the
statement. In the first place do not
know that have lost anything and in
the second place the unfortunate man.
Charles Foley was the only fireman
that was ever killed while under my
charge or ever hurt. No, Jim Rollo's
nerves are all right and he has no in
tentiOn of quitting" he said as he
moved away with the same old light
in his eyes.
A nervier man than Jim RolIo unless
it be the other two men who run on the
fast mail run, never graced the right
side of a cab and when he denies ''los-
ing his nerve" that should settle the
matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
PT0nunc!ama1t0
To All and Singular the Resi-
dents of the City of Topeka
and Adjoining Country,

One of the Stockholders of the New
York Mercantile Co, who served under
Gen. Jas. H. Lane during the Free
State war in Sc. and in the Union army
during the Rebellion, and who has al
ways been ready with his purse and
sword in assisting any people in fight
ing for liberty, assisted the Cuban in
surgents in their endeavor to throw off
the Spanish yoke-for which he received
bonds and souvenir dollars of the Re
public of Cuba.
The dollars were. turned over to US to
be given away to our customers. They
are PAS grains 900 fine. They are valu-
able as a souvenir, and when Cuba be-
comes a republic will be worth dollar
for dollar with our money.
We have given away good many.
Still have some on hand.
If you have not already obtained one,
better come and get one. They do not
cost you anything. and we have extend
ed the time to Dec. 81, 1898.
In case our supply of Cuban Souvenir
dollars is exhausted and we are unable
to procure a further supply we will pay
out the dollar of our daddies.
Consequently, if you need to purchase
SO worth of Dry Goods, Shoes, ClOaks,
Millinery, Granite or Tinware from now
to the S1st day of Dec, 1898, and you
purchase them of US, you will be a dol
lar ahead.
Now, therefore. save your sale tick
cts; when they amount to the sum of
so present them to our cashier, who will
give you a Souvenir Cuban dollar. If
you do not wish to retain it, we will ex-
change it for goods. dollar for dollar.
With every soc purchase we will pre-
sent you with a handsome Cuban and
American metal flag stickpin, while they
last
With every box Of DR.. Raub's elegant
Toilet Soap we present you with a fine
picture, suitable for framing.
Cut this out and retain it for refer
ence. We do exactly as we advertise,
in all cases. Our prices are as cheap, if
not cheaper than any in the city.
Our milliner will be on hand soon
with a splendid assortment Of Fall Hats
and we will be able to please the most
fastidious. and at reasonable prices
We quote some Of our prices. Com
pare them with others:
Ladies' Fine Dongo1a Dress Shoes,
lace or button, s1.4s pair. Chnd's Don
COLA and Kangaroo Calf SOC pair.
Misses Dongola Shoes, patent trimmed,
s5c pair. Best quality, all standard
prints, sc a yard. An extra quality SOC
Corset to close at Csc each
We have just received a new lot of
Parasols. A handsome 26-inch Gloria
cover, steel rod, CSC. An extra fine 26-
inch silk cover, steel rod, with sterling
silver trimmings on handles, S1.25, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
STARS AND STRIPES
Hoisted Beside the British Roya
Standard on Salisbury Plain.

London, Sept. 9.-The stars and
stripes were raised with the British
jack and the royal standard on the
marquee erected on Salisbury Plain
during the march past of the troops at
the end of the army maneuvers, as a
compliment to Captain Fred Bates the
United States military attache, Henry
White, secretary of the United States
embassy, and Mrs White, who went
there by a special train with Lord VOL
seley, the commandments of the
British forces, Prince Christian. the
Duke of Connaught and other notabili-
ties.
The foreign military attaches seemed
to be surprised at the sight of the Amer
lean flag.
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SARGENT WILL QUIT.
Head of Locomotive Firemen Will
Labor on Industrial Commission.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Frank P. Sargent
of Peoria, the grandmother of the In
ternational Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and the Illinois appointee on
the industrial commission, says he will
refuse a reelection at the international
convention of the brotherhood which
meets in Toronto next week. Mr. Sar-
gent says:
I shall retire from the grand lodge
at the end of my present term, Deem
Der 81. The work on the industrial
commission viii require all my time. In
leaving the grand lodge shall not lose
sight of my obligation as a member,
appreciation of what the order has done
for me-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

NOTICEAThe Committee of Fifteen
Fail Festival Association will receive bids
at the office of the secretary. Room IS.
Columbian building. Topeka. Kansas, for
furnishing five hundred wall tents and
not more than twenty headquarters"
tents. to be used for the G. A. r. reunion,
September 26 to 80 inclusive Said tents
to be delivered on board the cars at Tope-
ka. All bids will be opened at the regu-
lar meeting of the committee. No. 627 Kan
sas avenue, Tuesday evening, September
13 1898, at o'clock, at which time the con-
tract for furnishing said tents will be
awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
The committee reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
T. J. ANDERSON, President.
c. A. MAGAW, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
RATES TAKE A TUMBLE.
Packing Houses Get Benefits From
Western Roads.

A reduction of rates on packing house
products by all western lines will prob
ably occur September Is as a result of
the notice given to the Western Freight
association yesterday by the Chicago,
St, Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha rail
road that on the date stated it would
make a reduction of 8 cents per 100
pounds on dressed meat shipped from
Sioux City to st. Paul and Minneapolis.
a good reason is given for the reduc-
ton by the Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apOlis and Omaha railroad. 1t cites the
fact that the present tariff rate on dres-
sed beef from Sioux City to the AIissis-
sippi river, a distance of 300 miles, is
only 1872 cents, and declares that mani
testify a rate of 231z cents from Sioux
miles. is unjust. Therefore, it announ-
ces that it will reduce the rate to 2O35
cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
RAILROAD NEWS.
NeWtOn's Middle Division Band
Will Play On.
Railroad Men Have a First Glass
Musical Organization.
SANTA FE BUYS A LINE
Rock Island Earnings Show De-
crease In Net Income.
Rates on Western Packing
House Products Tumble.

Newton, Sept 9.-The Middle Division
band viii continue to exist as an Orga-
nization. It was thought for a time
that it would be broken up by the with
drawal Of several railroad men as mem
bers. This matter was finely arranged
and the railroad men will continue to
play with the band
1t has been decided that the band viii
practice at least once every week and it
has about been decided to play only at
nights and on Sundays or on days Of
public interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
PINcHED BY THE CARS.
mporia Car sealer Brought to Santa
Fe Hospital

Emporia Gazette; Yesterday evening
A. J. Hamlin, day car sealer in the
Santa Fe yards, met with an accident
which may cripple him for life. He
had just finished checking a train and
stepped on the switch engine when the
sWitchmen started to break up the
train The slack between the engine
and the first car was pulled up and in
some way Hamlin came between the
two. His right hip was pinched, the
flesh being bruised and mashed. Dr.
Jacobs, the company physician was
called. Mr.. Hamlin was sent to To-
peka on the third section Of train No. G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
ALGER STARTS OUT
To Make a Tour of the Various Army
CAMPS.
40 East Sixth st.,

Washington. Sept. s.-Secretary Alger.
accompanied by Mrs. Alger. his son Cap
tain Fred Alger, Major Hopkins. his aide,
and Quartermaster. General Ludington,
left Washington at 1910 o'clock last night
for Niddletown. Pa. The secretary will
spend this forenoon in an inspection of
the camp at MfddletoWn. and will then
proceed on his way to Detroit where he
viii leave Mrs Alger and his son. who is
still i'll from the fever following his serv-
ice before Santiago. The secretary will
then proceed to make an inspection Of a
number Of army camps. going as far
south as Jacksonville, Fla
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
WOODRUFF'S FUNERAL.
Mormon President Laid to Rest With
Tmnrassiva Ceremonv.

Salt Lake, Sept 9.-The funeral Of Pres
tdent Woodruff Of the Mormon church
took place in the tabernacle. President
George Q. Cannon presided.
Joseph F. Smith spoke and was follow
ed by a number of other high officials of
the church. Thousands were unable to
get inside the tabernacle. and remained in
<he yard and adjoining streets.
The procession to the cemetery included
national guards. city. county and state
officials and educational and church So
cieties of the city. There were six pail
bearers, all grandsons Of the deceased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
SHOW A DECREASE.
Rock Island Income Deprecated by
Operating Expenses

A decrease of s52,O49 is shown in the
net income of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific company for the month of
July, compared with July of last year.
The decrease. however, is largely ac-
counted for by an increase of SIG, S54
in the operating expenses and taxes.
Other figures in the statement issued
yesterday shows the passenger earnings
for the month to have been $45S, 1925, an
increase Of $76.154. Freight earnings
amounted to 81, los, 1854, an increase of
S13, 073. Gross earnings were 81, 81, 734,
an increase of So. 926. The surplus for
the month is $279, 435, a decrease of $32,-
400. The net income for the last four
months increased $2OS, 673.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
MCPHERSON Lights Turned On.

MCPHERSON, Sept. 9.-The city council
compromised the case with the water
works company, and last night, for the
first time this summer, the streets were
lighted by electric lights. The present
arrangement will continue till the own
ership of the waterworks is determined
in the federal court, when a new con-
tract will be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
FIRE STOPS WATERWORKS.
Pratt Disabled This Week-salvatio
Army Reaches There.

Pratt, Sept. s-The engine house to
the city waterworlzs was ruined by fire
Wednesday morning. 1t is a brick
structure and the walls were not very
badly damaged. The city mayor and
engineer went to Wichita after repairs,
and it is thought that the plant will
be in operation by Saturday. The fire
started in the coal, and is thought to
have been caused by combustion.
The citizens have raised quite a sum
and have brought in a Salvation Army
for a two weeks stay. Meetings are
being held in large tent and better at
tended than any religious services that
have heretofore been held in the city.
This is the first time that a Salvation
Army has ever invaded this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
mcpherson Escapes Book Trust.

Mcpherson. Sept. ct has been dis
covered that the city of Mcpherson has
no contract with the school book trust
which they can be compelled to keep,
and under the recent decision of the
supreme court the city schools will use
the text books provided by the new
state law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
SANTA FE BUYS A LINE.
Only 10 Miles Long But It is of I'M
portance.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 9.-Yesterday
Special Master in Chancery Thomas P.
Martin of Fort Worth at Washburn
sold the Panhandle railway, extending
from Panhandle to Washburn, Is miles
long, for s66,240. The buyer was z.
Wilder of Topeka, for the Santa Fe
The road has been operated as part of
the Southern Kansas branch of the San
ia Fe system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Wabaunsee County Old Settlers.

Wamego, Kan, Sept. 9.-The Wa
baunsee County Old Settlers club held
its second annual meeting at the home
of Bryon Gotten, in Wabaunsee county.
OF members, honorary members and in
vfted guests from Manhattan, Alma and
Wamego there were about 100 present.
A picnic dinner was served in the grove
after which officers were elected as fol-
lows: Captain William Mitchell, presi-
dent; A A. CottreIl, vice president;
George s. Burt, secretary and treas
urer.
We will do your laundry work on
short order without extra charge.
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

City Of Mexico and Return S4s65
By the Santa Fe route. Tickets on sale
September 8 8 and 10. Depot phone 6S2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
FLORISTS.

MRS. J. r. HAGUE, Florist, successor to
r. J. Groves. s17 Kansas ave-. Phone Coz.
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@~-~c-O~~o-~o-~~c1-S- @cN~Sc~O~~-~~~-~-~~c-~-~o
JAMES p. HAYDEN. Jeweler and Op
ticfan. Complete stock of watches, dia
monds, silverWare, etc. Eyes examiner
and spectacles properly fitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS

THE J. c. DARLING CO.. 734 KAN. AY.
High Grade Rubber Stamps; prompt work.
low price. Catalogue free. Phone 292.