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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
EDITORS WAR SPIRIT.
Charley Lobdell Says He Can Furnish
Regiment in Kansas.

Kansas City, Kan, April 12.-Charley
Lobdell, editor of the Kansas City, Kan,
Tribune, and former speaker of the
Kansas house of representatives an
nounces that when declaration of war
is made he will march to the front with
a regiment of native-born Kansans, who
are anxious to prove that the sons of
Kansas soldiers and Kansas pioneers
are worthy their parentage and their
heritage.
This is not a scheme on our part to
get commissions said the gallant Kan
san. 1--WE are willing to serve wherever
assigned, and the matter of preferment
would not be considered. If the dread
alternative comes and a call is made,
Governor Leedy will find young Kansas
ready to go"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
SHOT AT DEAD BODIES.
Cadavers Used as Tests in an Expert
ment at Fl. Riley.

Fort Riley, April 12-Tests were
made on the range of the Lee rifles.
adopted by the government for the ma
Wy.
The tests were conducted by the same
surgeons and army officers who con-
Quoted similar experiments here about
two years ago with the Krag- Jorgensen
army rifle Picked sharp shooters from
the several troops did the shooting.
Two cadavers were used, one of a fat
negro and the other a very thin
white man. These were bound to
planks and placed behind white canvas
targets, at which the marksmen aimed.
DR.. ]. G. Griffith of Kansas City,
member of the board, stated after the
test that the rifle did not prove a sue
cess, as compared with the Krag-Jor-
gensen arm, either for penetrative pow
ers or humane qualities.
At a range of 1000 yards supposed to
be the distance at which the Lee rifle
will be used most frequently in naval
warfare, the steel jacketed bullets Of
the Lee rife failed to go through a
corpse, and one bullet failed even to go
through the right arm below the elbow.
From the humane standpoint the
weapon proved worse than the Krag-
Jorgensen, for the bullets shattered
bones into fragments instead of pierre
ing them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
AFTER THE FIEND.
Bloodhounds on the Trail of the Muir
derer of Myrtle Hufmaster.

Great Bend, April 12.-The feeling
against Baker, the murderer of 16-year-
old Myrtle Huffmaster, continues very
high, and the present indications are that
he will not live for six hours after he is
brought to this town. The feeling has
been greatly intensified by the funeral
of the brute's victim, and the town is
full of men, all talking of this one sub
ject and all determined that the brute
shall Immediately pay the penalty.
Two bIoodhounds were shipped to Ell
linwood and were Immediately put on
the trail of Baker, and the latest report
is that they have traced the fugitive to
Reno county and have fair chance of
making the capture at early date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
SEWING SCHOOLS SHOW.
Exhibition of Needlework to Be Held
in Richmond, Va.

New York, April 1.-THE New York
association Of sewing schools is making
preparations to show in the south, its
famous exhibit of domestic and foreign
needle work collected through the de-
partment of state at Washington from
the government schools of Belgium,
France, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland
and the board schools of London. The
exhibition will open in Richmond, Va,
Thursday, April IA. at the Masonic
Temple under the patronage of the La
dies Guild of the Holy Trinity church.
Rev. J. J. Garvatt, rector. Gov. Tyler
will make the opening address
On Friday afternoon, the second day,
Mrs Woolman of the Teachers col
lege, New York, will speak on lessons
to be learned from the exhibition.
Saturday will be children's day, and
free tickets have been widely distrib-
uted among the school children of Rich
mond and the neighboring cities.
From Richmond, the exhibits will be
taken to Hampton, where they will re-
main for three days, April n % and %,
and thence will go to Baltimore.
Among the important exhibits sent
from New York, are those of the public
schools, the church schools and the
New York state school for the blind.
Great interest is felt in the exhibits
from the southern schools, which are
now being collected by a special COM
mittee and will undoubtedly add great
value to the display.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
WICHITA'S PARK.
City Schools, Board of Education and
Fire Department Plant Trees.

Wichita, April 1.-THE public park
of this city was dedicated today and
Arbor day observed also.
All the branches of the city govern
ment,t the board of education and schools
took part in the planting of trees as
signed to them. There were eighty
eight forest trees planted and 263
evergreens, making 351 in all.
The police department had "a forest
trees, the fire department IS, the city
council II, Mayor Ross 6, the board of
education r. All Hallows Academy
and the principals of the public schools
2.
These 351 trees cost 800. The city
departments, colleges and schools all
paid for theif own trees. 1t was order
ed that the children in the public schools
might contribute to pay for the trees
assigned to the schools and in order
that all who desired to contribute might
have an opportunity, scholars were on
ly allowed to pay 1 cent each.
The trees were planted as located on
a plat which will be preserved in the
city engineers office, so that they may
be located in future years, and they
will be known as the trees of the par
ties who planted them.
w. E. Stanley delivered an address
during the exercises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
THEIR BIG PICNIC.
Grocers Considering a Locality Big
Enough for Their Annual
Demonstration.

The Grocers' association met last
night at Weber's hal Ito formulate the
plans for a monstrous picnic for the
benefit of the auditorium. But few of
the members of the association were
present, and as no one there knew any
thing about picnics, it was decided to
adjourn the meeting, and to call a meet
ing of the board of directors for next
Tuesday night, April 10, at Weber hall
1t is expected that at that meeting the
plans will be completed for the giving
of a mammoth picnic, the proceeds of
the same to go toward the auditorium.
There doesn't seem to be any place big
enough to hold one. 1t has been pro-
posed to hold it in the woods west of
Wards creek, along the Rock Island
track and directly north of Potwin. If
the Rock Island would put side track
here for excursion trains, these woods
could be frequently used for picnicS.
They front on the river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
TO BE A FINE SHOW.
Mayor Fellows Gives Unqualified
Praise to the Omaha Exposition.

Mayor Fellows has returned from a
trip to Omaha and he is delighted with
the prospects of the coming exposition.
People do not properly appreciate
what Omaha is doing. At the World
fair things were spread over so much
territory that it was difficult to see ev-
erything, but at Omaha they have
profited by the experience at Chicago
and the buildings have been built more
compactly. The Omaha exposition is
not going to be far behind the fair at
Chica go, either.
cent site for the building. The view
from the balcony will command the
city and the grounds and could not be
better. I have no doubt that it will
be completed in time to have it ready
at the opening of the exposition"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
HORRIBLE DEATH.
Little Wichita Girls Clothing Ignites
and She is Fatally Burned.

Wichita, April 12.-Sadie Baldwin.
aged years, who was SO badly burned
Saturday afternoon, died Sunday after
noon. The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon.
While playing near the stove her
clothes caught afire and she ran around
the house several times with her clothes
blazing before her screams brought her
mother and neighbors to her aid and
caught her. The fire was extinguished
but not before the girls back, Leg
front and side were burned to a crisp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Mail Lis
II 4d Ba SCI a55 St. J. 8. SPROAT The Grocer
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co., before 20
o'clock in the morning.

Bread. TBS cts, Gem bakery.
"a pictures Csc at Courtney's, N. T.
Wall Paper. 300 patterns to select
from, cents per roll up.
Cromwell & Jeffers.
Up to date Picture Framing. Latest
styles of Moulding.
Cromwell & letters.
Shoes at the Blue Front at bargains that
will force you to buy, for 60 days. Shoes
must be sold.
Shoes. shoes for cash, 90 day sale Prices
Shoe Store, SIS North Kansas avenue
DR.. Marian A Swift returned last even
ing from Shelbina. Mo.
Miss Hattie Greenway is the guest of
Miss Alta Hurd of Granville.
I. F. Small of Des Moines, Ia, was the
guest of North side friends yesterday.
First clas6shoe making and repairing
by Phi. Dan1elSOn, No. 829 Kansas ave
The Noble Grand division of Rebekah
lodge No. 81 will entertain this evening
for the Vice Grand division.
The Topeka Wheelmen Track associa-
ton buttons have made their appearance
at the bicycle stores on this side.
Mrs. Rebecca Booth came up from
Granville today to attend the HASTINGS
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Wizer.
Mrs Noel Sly, who has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. Smith of Harrison street,
for the past two months, returned to her
home in Ellis, Kan, Saturday.
The ladies of the Baptist church who
are under the leadership of Mrs. Ogden
will meet Thursday afternoon with her
at her home, 1029'Jackson street.
Mr.. Dennis Page and Mr. George Shultz
have returned from Washington, Ia, where
they were called by the serious illness of
their sister, who is now convalescent.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Kansas
avenue NJ. E. church will meet Wednes-
day afternoon in the church parlors. All
the ladies are invited to be present.
William Green. who has been suffering
from Sciatica for the past fortnight,
passed fairly good night and his con-
dition reported as being somewhat
improved this morning.
Bessie Dolman, daughter of Denver Dol
man, who had her arm broken a couple
of weeks ago while playing game of
grounds, is able to be back at school.
Since this accident the playing. of this
dangerous, game has been prohibited by
Inc Ladies' Duplicate whist club met
1a 1, afternoon with Mrs. G: G. Bow
Putnam M Sl$ quincy fe street Mrs Mark
ana MISS Lizzie Wilson for Mrs. V. B.
NlstIeri Friday evening the ladies will
entertain at dinner at the Union Pacific
hotel, after which the party will adjourn
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A w. Parks
played, the ladies being against the gem
tlemen.
HASTINGS-DUMME
Miss Sarah Dnmmer of Tecumseh and
married this afternoon at the home of The
brides uncle. Mr.: D. A. Wizer of 5i5
pastor of the Baptist church, performed
the ceremony in the presence of a few
relatives and intimate friends The bride
with trimmings OF white satin, and white
hat and gloves She carried a bouquet
the congratulations of those present, Mr.
and Mrs. Hastings left for Granville
farmer, has pretty home awaiting his
bride.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
E. W. Hughes Easy Payment House

A beautiful line of Brussels and in
grain carpets. a fine line of China and
Japan straw mattings. We have just
received an elegant line of rugs and
lace curtains in the very latest pat
terms, nice line of dishes, lamps, glass
ware and bedroom toilet sets, all sold
also prepared to make and lay carpets
on very short notice, in first class style.
E. w. HUGHES
1O7 East Fifth street, opposite Postofice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

Cuban sentiment in this city will have
ample opportunity for expression in the
melodramatic situations of Liberty and
Love- which will be seen in the hands
of Lillian Lewis and her company at the
Grand Opera House tonight. The piece
deals with the present Cuban struggle.
The prices will be IS, 80 and % cents.
''The New White Slave will be given
it's second performance since the opening
engagement in this city by the Graham
Earle company at the Crawford theater
tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
MRS. MEREDITH IN CHARGE
Will Conduct Series of Entertain
nents for MarshaIPs Band

successful Cinderella performance given
at the fair grounds last summer, has been
seTis of DS Naa ; pane 70 give
field park this summer. The entertain
ments will all be for the benefit of the
band The entertainments to be given
are Arabian Nights Fall of Babylon.
Juvenile Mikado and The Pickanfnnv
Minstrels- Mrs Meredith expects to en-
gage speciality people to assist in the pro
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 1920 a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
. can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited. leaving Kansas City
at D. M, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M. reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. M, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. M, which reaches Topeka at $50
d. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Attention, Mothers.

Washington. April 12--The board of man.
ayers of the National Congress of Mothers
ming to attend the congress to be held in
no Nay to oe asusiye to inn
National etlS CONGRESS of Mothers. wa Washings
ton D. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Two More Tnrn ITn ALIVE.

Seattle. Wn., April pa letter recefv-
ed here from Dyea, Alaska, states that
Geo. J. Milton and Matt Schona of ST
Raul, who have been reported as among
those killed in the Chilkoot pass ava
lanche, are alive. They narrowly es-
capped being caught in the avalanche.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
ONLY One Night to Denver.

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route Pullman palace sleepers and
other line runs its trains through ali
these points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
1000 Coal miners Strike.

Massilon, o., April 12--President W m
MORGAN of the local miners union has
ordered out 1000 men of the district, the
operators not having made the changes
in the screens decided upon at the Chi
cago convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
TO ALL NEWS AGENTS.

Orders for any increase of regular
supply of papers should be mailed to
reach the State Journal mornings. All
Geographic orders must be prepaid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 800 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at CLIO p m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at o. M, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
d. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
To Abolish Grade Crossings.

Albany, N. Y, April Ex-Governor
Black today signed the bill appropriate
ing 800, 900 to put in operation the act
to abolish grade crossings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
A Train for Topeka

The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka
every day at 1880 a. m, is designed pri-
marily for the accommodation of To-
peka people and it's journeys begin and
end here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 12.-For Kansas:
Cloudy and colder with rain in east
portion; Wednesday generally fair,
winds shifting to northerly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Why Not

Take the Union Pacif1c's new 500 a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, YOU
can leave Kansas City at D. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. M, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at o. m, which reaches Topeka at g.: 80
n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Remember

The Santa Fe plug runs every day in
the wear and was provided solely for
the accommodation of Topeka people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
The Rock Island FLYER

Leave Topeka every night at $50 D. m.
arriving Colorado Springs HOS, Denver
11:3O next a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Ed Little returned today from Abilene
and brought with him a roster of 46
young men of that place who are ready
to enlist in the state militia in the event
of war;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

| The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka
| every day at 7:30 a. M, is designed pri-
marty for the accommodation of To-
| neka people and its journeys begin and
| end here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 ard ia West Sth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
The Rock Island Five,

Leaves Topeka every morning at 7:30.
arriving at Kansas City 9:15 a. m, re-
turning, leaves Kansas City 7:10, arriv-
ing at Topeka $3.50 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Your hair. can be saved. Beggs' Hair
Remover will do it as it acts directly on
the scalp and hair follicals. The effect
is wonderful and permanent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Mr.. NJ. F. Rigby is building an addi-
ton to his store at 609 Kansas avenue
which will be fitted up as an ice cream
parlor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
1O7 East Fifth street, oppo

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

Orange and Lemon Peel, per ID -.
Tbs Cal. Nectarines ..-.
BIB Layer Figs Observation-Disclosures.
5 Tbs Dates ..................
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
TO THE BARGAIN GIVING. 900.

prevail the eho tzk or&manT wayon ht
to on the hh
On of merchant other than will gryo
oO0Z1r> for oopaehas
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-06
a Doy's ArtSace.

Il was over East Cambridge way. Mrs.
Cormley was q woman OF vigor. relates
Time and Hour. She ruled the neishbor-
hood with Z rod Of iron. Her strident
voice proclaimed the law, and all obeyed-
all save one.
One day johnnie, whose home adjoiued
that Of Mrs. Gormley. was sent BY his
mother to rescue q hen that had fallen
into a cesspool at the rear Of the house.
This had accidentally been left open.
Johnnie d.d not like the Job He saw
Mrs. Gormley at her open window. with
sleeves tucked up. kneading . batch Of
bread with . degree Of violence that prom
Used light and creamy 1oaves. He went
over aud told her that one OF her hens
was In the pool She made dash. threw
herself upon the ground. reached down
and hauled out the nuttering bird, get
ting literally spatteFed. Then she made
for the pump and proceeded to wash the
hen.
A liberal stream soon revealed its .den-
tity. 1t was not hers. 1t belonged to
her opposite neighbour. her enemy. the
shoemaker. No words can describe her
wrath nor her yell OF indignation. She
threw the bird from her and returned to
the house. Johnnie ii today . stalwart
man. bearded like q pafd. He has seri-
Gus work in hand. and many come and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-06

Money was no object He owed 80 Al
gave his creditor q note fOe 0.0oe. due In
thirty days when the tine canne around
he pa3d ND without muFDor.
AZ another time Gates Was short. and
he soad hal his holdings In No. u Ei0ox-
ado. This amounted 70 One-eighfh. He
Gos s7.000 II was easily worth GAoee ac-
cordinw 10 the pay that was found . few
days later, and when Gates had made an
other '.turns he bought his friend ont at
Q handsome advance In The price. Gates
found relief from ennut by shooting
craps at t5-so0 . throw.
Following = . list Of the members OF
the Gates party. which u Registered at
the Butter:
Dr.. w0oaf II the hacker Of the expedi-
ton which was taken north on the steam
err Navarro hast fall. The river steamer
Dryer Was launched with - tons -
freight aboard and taken to the Holy
Cross mtsston. 500 miles from the mouth
OF the Yukon. for the winter. She VIII b
one Of the first beats TO reach Dawson
thu summer. DR.. Woo.f has received adj
vices from the interior from members q
the party Indicating that they travelled
oEr over the Ice TO Rampant City and
Circle City and are working In the mines
at different points along the Yukon.
/. l.. Marks In Gates private secretary.
Miss Minnehan will nll the position Of
stenoGrapher for Swift Water In his
trading company. and the other young
LADIES' with the party are friends Of the
Dawson magnata.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-06

- rr>.HA
49, 49,. = =. l' Ns.s
- D~e~e3 1o
The max vana1ae-D1a of ground In The
uaria ak least. the ene that has corr
uAnded flAe hinhe1k peope y located ~ the
conner - broad and wan streeeAL Me-
YeRk City In the heart of The great AnAn-
eeal district. Several years - ~. Wukes
segtahaiahed rgcord for hteh-pstced r.
atty BY paying 31e40oo for - square feet
a. ground on this nE1e e >slA0 Per square
tooe.
TAe immer.ity OF this rate Of valuation
CON boot he appreciated ~ measuring on
square foot Of space ana then compaF-
tnx IT. dimensions with those Of - IN
anoney. Such . comparison win show that
4 Ar. WILKES had paid Tor his pfoperN
IN q bills he Weuid have been able TO COW
q HI entire lot with eighty-two layers o.
grsenhacks. Or he could have paved II
With four tieFl oR silver dollaW placed edge
10 edge 40 closely - they would lie. Doubt
loGo n the worthy Dutch burghere or New
Amsterdam could return TO earth they
vorld BE- assounded 20 learn the value OF
the hnd an which they pastured their
cows - years ago.
Thuu9h no other piece Of ground has
Commanded an equal price per foot. there
are several other plats In New York City
vhlch are Quite equal 70 the Wilkes prop
erfv - value, For example, q considers
Ns-.n "a pine streets one block above
- Wyrres nroperty. vas sold last year
for 81 ner snuare foot. and the opposite
correr ~ the same street. including SOA3
sset "a. horrht ~ the Hanover NATION
al n.nE FOR n 80 .0oo The lot on the co..
nor AZ proad vav ana Maiden lane and
~ a.. - 49, rc,rr.Hecial cable Compa-
NJ. h,,,,S,nv 3, Rrnad sfreet are also prop
ar,;ss that cM,ld IS covered ffty deep
r,sth aoIiar h,I,s out al their purchase
rr,re
prohah,v TN. larsest amount ever paid
To- .he ate ~ single building was that
given bv the. Broadway Realty Company
eor .hs IN, an v,hich the Bowling Green
h..,,s;r. hs. he.r erected This skyscrap.
:. .h,.,, !. tha larreaf An the city. ex-