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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
INSURANCE CONVENTION.
Agents Will Meet in Detroit Friday
and Saturday.

Detroit, July 12-The third annual
convention of the National Association
of Local Fire Insurance Agents will be
held in the Hotel Cadillac, in Detroit
July Is and Is.
There will be a large attendance of
local agents from every section of this
country and it is expected that much
good will result not only for the person
al interests of the agents, but also for
the companies and the general public
A great number of interesting ad-
dresses will be delivered by men who
are thoroughly acquainted with the
business, and as the railroads will grant
special rates. a splendid attendance
will be on hand. Every local fire in
surance agent is invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
TRUSTEES ELECTED.
Central Normal College at Great Bend
in New Hands.

Great Bend, July 1.-THE enterpris-
enough money to purchase the Central
Normal college from the owners of the
mortgage and las1 Saturday Judge
Nimocks, J. Geo. Bringman and E. r.
Moses went to Kansas City and closed
the purchase Later the subscribers
met and elected the following board of
trustees: G.. w. NimOcks, D. T. Arm
strong, J. Geo. Brinkman, Joe TrOilet,
Theo. Griffith, H. Caro- and E. r. Moses.
The new trustees met but did not yet
elect officers.
The name of the college will continue
to be Central Normal college. The paid
up capital stock is $4,000.
No other arrangement or contract
has vet been made for the faculty but
in a few days some deals will be closed.
The college will open in September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
TH1NKs BE rs HooDooED.
Dodge City Mans Family Experiences
a Chapter of Accidents.

Dodge City, July 12-County Commits
sioner Lane has encountered a run of
bad luck the past few weeks. Going
home from the meeting of the equaliza-
ton board he was caught out in a
heavy rain which, as he was just TAX
ing the whooping cough, has resulted
in his being very sick.
One day last week he put one of his
little boys on a horse and sent him aft
er some other horses and one of them
kicked him on the leg, cutting the flesh
to the bone and inhicting very ser
ious wound; and another boy has foot
injured by stepping on a nail He is
beginning to think the fates have
special spite at him and is wondering
what will come next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.

when some men court trouble it re-
suits In marriage.
It's better to discover where an en-
envy is than where he was.
man may be heart and soul in the
war and yet bodily absent
The more a man puts in a slot ma
chine the less he takes out of it
The opportunity of life time sell
dom comes heralded by a brass band
This is the age of substitutes. but
none has been discovered for honesty.
The minister who writes out his ser
mons is more apt to realize their
length
Some men hatch up excuses to call on
their neighbors just about dinner time.
This world. would be a paradise if
people were as good as their pictures
look.
A woman's words are the milk and
her meaning the cream which slowly
comes to the surface.
The man who stays downtown late in
order to get a balance usually manages
TO lose it on his way home.
The woman who is a slave to fashion
should never marry a man who is
averse to the financial encouragement
of slavery.
A woman is always harping on her
ideal man to her husband, but a man
seldom says word about his ideal
woman to his wife.
When a man nearly breaks his neck
IN trying to dodge lightning bug
while crossing a street-car track it's
tane for him TO sign the pledge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
$4,000 EXPECTED.
MarysviIIe Will Entertain Kansas and
Nebraska Woodmen.

MarysviIIe, July 12.-The annual meet
ing of the Nebraska and Kansas Log
Rolling association will be at Marys-
vile, August IL This will be the larg-
est meeting of Woodmen ever held in
Kansas. Special railroad rates will be
arranged for.
Speakers of national reputation in the
order will address this meeting. Prizes
will be given for the best drilled team.
This is the first meeting the association
has ever held in Kansas. Marysville
being located centrally and in a locality
where the order is strong, the attend
ance promises to exceed that of last
year, when the meeting was held at
Crete, Neb., and the attendance was
o OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Following are the names of some of
New York's rich and the amount of
personal property assessed for taxation
against them: Cornelius Vanderbilt,
$500 900; F. W. Vanderbilt, 5000, 900; Geo.
w. Vanderbilt. $500. 900; w. K. Wander
biIt, $500, 600; W. W. Aston, $4,000, 900;
John Jacob Astor, $3.50, 600; Caroline w.
Astor, 500, 900; Russell Sage, $500. 900;
Robert Bonner, 1925, 900; Andrew Car
negie $3.50 1000; Adrian Iselin, $4O0, 900;
Morris K. Jesup, 500, 600: Henry Clews.
$50, 900; Joseph H. Choate, 100000;
Theodore Roosevelt. $4,000; George
Ehret, SIS, 900; Jacob Rupert, $50, 1000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
FOR STATE FAIR RACES.
Board Will Reopen List With $500
Glass Prizes.

Wichita, July 12-The board of direc-
tors of the Wichita State Fair associa-
look over the list of entries made in
the stake races. which closed July 1,
after consideration decided to declare
all off and reopen with S400 class purse
horses that are eligible at that time q
chance to compete for the money.
As hosemen all speak we'll of Wichita
of entries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
WYATT CASE APPEALED.
Question of Costs Is to Be Settled
Among Others.

The Wyatt habeas corpus case has
been appealed to the supreme court by
Attorneys Carver & Larimer
This is the more or less famous case
which resulted from an effort on the
part of the temperance committee to
take the dispositions of witnesses in
liquor cases in advance of the trial.
Dan Wyatt was subpoenaed before
justice of the peace to have his deposit
ton taken and refused to answer the
questions. He was committed to the
county Jail for contempt but was re-
leased on a writ of habeas corpus,
Judge Hazen holding that the plan of
taking dispositions was not a legal one.
The question of who is to pay the
costs of the case viii also figure in the
appeal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
FELL OFF A BRIDGE.
Warning to Boys Who Run Away to
To Go Swimming.

Solomon, July 12.-EarI Green. the
Oldest son of A. J. Green broke the ell
bow of his right arm. He ran off to go
swimming with number of other boys
and in climbing down from the tracks
on the Santa Fe bridge slipped off the
abutment and fell to the ground with
the above results. The point of the ell
bow is broken, making it a serious frac-
tlire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
COW STILL LIVES.
Osborne County Bovine Eats Clothes
Belonging to Bathers.

"a number of youngsters who were
bathing in the Solomon last Monday
afternoon says the Osborne Farmer,
were surprised to find some of their
wearing apparel missing when they re-
turned to the spot, where they had dis
robed. Upon investigation the thief
proved to be an old COW. She had eaten
a sock and was in the act of putting
shirt out of sight when the boys got
onto her game BY a strong pull and
a pull all together the boys succeeded
in compelling the COW to disgorge the
shirt; but the sock is gone"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
WILL HEAR CANDIDATES.
Graham County Colored Men Prepar-
ing for Emancipation Day.

Hill City. July Interpretations are
far advanced to observe Emancipation
day, August LIST, by the colored people
of Graham and adjoining counties at
Nicodemus.
These annual celebrations of the col
ored race have been a feature at Nico-
demus ever since the settlement of era
ham county, and as high as 1900 color
ed people have attended them. An in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
APPOINTS HIS WIFE.
B. T. Milton Follows Precedent Es-
tablished by Elrick Cole.

Garden City, July 12.-When E. G.
Cole was judge of the western division,
southern department court of appeals,
he appointed his wife as court steno-
grapher.
Judge B. F. Milton who defeated Cole
for reelection has followed the prece-
dent. and now his wife is the court
stenographer
J. E. Lucas has held the position I'M
til this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
SHORT CORN CROP
Is Indicated by the Government July
Report

Washington. July 1.-THE July grain
crop report of the department of agri-
culture says:
Preliminary returns to the statisti-
clan of the department of agriculture
on the acreage of corn indicate a re-
duction of per cent from the area
harvested last year. There is a de-
crease of $4,000 acres in Illinois: of
303, 900 in Iowa; of SCI 900 in Missouri;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
Ed. F. Jones Dead.

Holton, July Ed F. Jones died at
his home in this city early Friday
morning, and the funeral conducted by
the Rev Edwin Locke of the Methodist
church, and DR.. ]. A. Swaney of Tope-
ka, occurred Saturday afternoon. Sew
eral months ago a slow but malignant
ailment, similar to Bright's disease,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Boston complains that she is not get
ting her share of the contracts for fur
nishing supplies to the army. The trou-
bic with Boston is that she was so busy
watching for an attack by an imagin-
the race
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

The bill to allow the soldiers in the
United States armies to vote for con-
gressmen next November failed to pass.
Tt got through the house all right and
was sent to the committee on privileges
and elections of the senate, which re-
ported recommending its passage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

The marriage of Hawaii, the Pacific
princess. to Uncle Sam was accom-
pIished in spite of the objections of
friends and relatives Of the contracting
Darties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
Bitten bv a Rattlesnake.

Irving, July 12.-Mrs. Chas. Krater-
field, living southwest of town, while
working in the garden was bitten by a
rattIesnake one day last week. She was
Immediately brought to town and treat
ed, so that no i'll effects followed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

fastened it's hold upon Mr.. Jones, and
although being of a strong and robust
constitution, he gradually succumbed
to the raVages of the disease. His death
had been expected for several weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Cervera did not hear of the affair at
Manila until he was captured. That
was a rather large-sized chunk of hard
luck story for one day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
HAWAIIAN GARRISON.
The Duty Will Devolve on the First
New York Volunteers.

Washington, July 12.-Secretary AL
ger has issued orders attaching the
Hawaiian Islands to the department of
California.
The first New York volunteers, Col.
Barber commanding, will be assigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Naval experts estimate that the de-
struction of Cervera's ships caused a
loss Of SIS, 600, 600. Spain might better
have kept the money and invested it in
material for bull fights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Cervera is so far the only Spaniard
who has shown any disposition to tel
the truth about a battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

From president to governor is some
thing of a fall, but Mr.. Dole doesn't
seem to mind. He even appears to pre-
fer being a governor in the United
states to being president of Hawaii.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

The Cincinnati Enquirer sees in the
taking of the Ladrone Islands the
foundation for a comic opera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

The annexation of Hawaii is about
the biggest jump the Star of Empire
ever made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

for the time being at the garrison at
Honolulu. Col. Barber is considered an
especially good officer for the position.
General Otis has charge of the trans
portation of the troops to the islands
and hopes that by the 18th or a little
later to secure four coast vessels with a
capacity of 1900 men,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

It didn't take the United States long
to Jump up to the second place among
the naval powers of the world. If nee
essary we could just as easily become
first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

It is notable that the Texas has not
run aground since the war begun
Probably she hasn't had time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

The Terrible Turk was not able tc
wre$tle successfully with French sea
manship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Tt is said of General shafter that he
likes nothing better than q. fight, unless
it be two fights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

1t seems to be about time for General
Gomez to sail out of the harbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

teresting programme is being arranged.
Congressman N B. Mccormick and
w. A. Reeder, Republican candidate,
and w. G. Hoffer, Democratic candi-
date for congress, will all be present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

Spain is losing ground literally as
well as fguratively.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12
scott,s Tca Cream.

Parties a speciality Phone 622. Mail
orders promptly attended to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

A woman is always harping on her
ideal man to her husband, but a man
seldom says a. word about his ideal
woman to his wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

When some men court trouble it n
suits In marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-12

When a man nearly breaks his neck
IN trying to dodge a lightning bug
while crossing a street-car track it's
time for him to sign the pledge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18

careful about the price. He gains
every advantage Of cash buying and
you get the benefit.
Tommy Smith, Of Toledo, Ohio,
and Kid Cole, Of Chicago, are to give
q 2O-round 60 on its merits at Doer-
schers hall. Davenport, tomorrow
night. Smith is the champion at
115 pounds in the states of Ohio.
Michigan and Indiana.
Manager M. C. Rice, Of the Lon
don, with characteristic enterprise,
has gotten ont patriotic souvenir
button showing the lost Maine sur
rounded by the nstionsl colors. The
London Is presenting these appropri-
ate buttons to its friends.
The board of directors of the
Wodern Woodmen convene in Rock
Island tomorrow. Editor F. 0. Van
Calder, Of the Woodman, OF SYRIA
ouse, ILL.,; G. s. Smith, of Elrov.
Wis and W. ]. Whittier, Of Blue
Hill, Neb.. are in Rock Island to be
present at the meeting.
The Blue Grass saloon case, Hart.
well ct al. vs. Mueller, was tried be-
fore Judge Brannan Saturday after
noon, and was taken under advise
ment. Hsrtwell sat between Attor-
neys George E. Hubbell and Sam
kenworthy, of Rock Islsnd, while
Mueller's attorneys were A. P. Nc.
Guirk and George W. Scott.-Daven.
port Democrat.
An event which will prove a source
OF great delight to the people who
appreciate rich natural music will be
the appearance at Harper's theatre
next Thursday evening Of Slayton's
original jubilee singers. These COL
ored people are famed throughout
the land, and their coming to Rock
Island is to furnish an extraordinsrv
treat, to say nothing Of the cause for
which they sing-the Second Baptist
church here and the Lincoln Mem.
orial church at Springfeld.s
The Bloomington Leader in q
writeup Of the formation Of q local
lodge OF the Fraternal Tribunes there
last Friday says: "Last night Miss
Susan M. Derr, Of Rock Island, gen.
eral deputy supreme tribune and
organizer, administered the obliga-
ton OF the order to a lumber OF lead.
ing citizens and business men of our
city. The tribune was named David
Davis. In honor Of our distinguished
citizen. the late Hon. David Davis.
Miss Derr, the organizer for Mclean
county, is q young lady Of superior
business tact, intelligence, refine
ment and christian character. She is
q niece Of Hon. H. H. Armstrong and
granddaughter Of the late Hon. j. W.
Armstrong"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18
A BANQUET IS PLANNED.
Establishment Committee of tho Wood.
men Day Arrangements Acts.

HusoEsstntnous Commltt0o OF the WOOD
men Day Arrangements Acts.
The entertainment committee In
connection with the Woedmen day
cornerstone exercises held an i'm
portant meeting at the Harper house
Saturday afternoon. A. C. Dart being
elected chairman and B. F. Peek, of
Moline, secretary. Various subcom-
mittees were appointed. the most
important OF which was one on
banquet to Hon. w. j. Bryan
and other distinguished men
who will be in Rock Island April ~,
this committee being composed Of
A. c. Dart. Of this city; Dr.. ]. A.
Daniels, Of Davenport, and William
Butterworth. Of Moline. The com.
mittee met at once aud arranged
with Manager Charles McHugh for
banquet at the Tower inn Wednes-
day night at q a plate. Other SUBJ
committees designated are as fol.
lows: On arrangement for accom-.
modations for visitors, A. M.
Blakes!ey, Rev. c. C. Taylor,
DR.. W. T. Magill; reception,
c. j. Searle. 4. W. Hurst; to arrange
with Capt. Blunt for opening of ar.
senal on Woodmen day, DR.. E. L.
Kerns, E. W. Hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18
VIE.
Thinks

Lond
member
intervie
crisis a
the two
ly halai
cisive q.
said 81
. the wa
| will ha
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18

washington, APfh
troops OF the Sixth cavalry from Fort
Myer passed through the city early
this morning on their way to Chicka-
manga. They passed in review be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18
PLAYING At BATTLEDOOR
Continued from First Page.

This vote was test vote and Turpie's
amendment carried-51 to 81 BY politi-
cal parties the vote was cast as fol-
lows: Yeas-Republicans. II; Demo-
Gratis. IS: Populists, :: silver Republic
ans. .. Nays-Republicans. SO; Demo-
Gratis,
Upon the final vote the alignment of
parties was somewhat different from
that on the Turpie amendment. An
analysis Of il follows: Yeas-Republic-
ans. "a; Democrats, 81: Populists, :; sill
yer Republicans. @67. Nays-Repub-
leans. 10; Democrats, 2-21.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18
Veterans Organize q Compapv.

Lawrenceville. Ills, April IS.-A large
crowd of old veterans and patriotic citi-
zeEs Of Lawrence county met at the
court house here Saturday and organ
lied company of volunteers. One
hundred and ten men were enlisted
and elected ". H. H. Mieure captain.
ana Lewis MontJar first lieutenant. The
company will tender its services to fight
Spaip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18
These Mon viii Not Strike.

Cleveland. April 1s.-The old employees
Of the Cleveland Wire Works company.
who were discharged when the new
wire trust took possession Of the plant,
have been notified Of reduction Of 81
per cent in wages, to take effect when
they resume work. The men will accept
the reduction rather than take the risk
OF not regaining employment at the
works
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18
Visible Grain Supplv.

Chicago, April 1s.-The visible
supply Of wheat is 90. $4,000 corr,
"a s24. 600; oats, 1886 900; rye. s..
O96. goo; barley, 1905, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18

New York. April Is "A
righted Caracas special says
dent Crespo, Of Venezuela, y
friday in q battle with Horn
i.he rebel leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-18

Spring humors, boils. pimples,
eruptions, sores. may be completely
cnred BY purifying the blood with
Hoods SArssparilla. 4
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-08-13
Mother and Son.

floods Sarsaparilla has cured
me of rheumatism and neuralgia
when l could find no relief from
anything else. My son also suf-
fered for years from neuralgia
and boils, but since taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla he has had no symp-
toms of these diseases" Mrs.
Annie McGowen, 8 North 10th
Street, Temple, Texas.
Hoods Pills are easy to take,
easy to operate. Cure indiges-
ton, headache.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-08-13
There Are Other Pebbles"


But do not for a moment think
that the Anchor Saloon is just
like them. Liquid refreshments,
to be refreshing, require a certain
dash of skill and experience In the
mixing. Carlyle and Andrews
make a great success in this de-
partment and stand ready to salts
fly patrons in the matter of Seattle
beer on draught, as well as all the
best brands of whisky, viz: John
Dewar's Scotch, o. p. S., ETC., and
from a full line of other liquors
and wines cannot fail to fill even
the most exacting and varied
demand.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-08-13
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
Transfers and New Appointments Made
by Commissioners.

Transfers and New Appointments Made
by Commissioners.
The Com missioners of Educa
ton had session Thursday after
noon. Professor Alexander took
the chair as Minister Cooper was
unable to be present.
The following transfers were
made: s. r. Dowdle, from the
position of assistant at Makawao,
to charge of school at Kaunaka-
kai; Miss Christina Finkler, from
Kaumakapili, Honolulu, to Ke-
kaha, Kauai; Miss Edith Mabel
Sumter, from Kekaha to Kauma-
kapili; Miss Maggie Davidson,
from position of assistant to that
of principal of the Manoa school;
William McClosky, from Olaa, to
be principal of Hilo Select school
Mrs. McStay, from Hilo Select
school, to Olaa; Miss Hadley,
from Lihue, Kauai, to Lahaina;
Mrs. s. ID. Heapy, from Lanai to
Waikiki, at her own request; H.
M. Coke, from Paahoa to Maka
we'll.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-08-13
Big Luau in Lahaina.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Nowlein
gave a big lusu at the home in
Lshaina, Maui, Wednesday last,
in honor of Captain and Mrs.
Ahlborn. Lahaina had not seen
such mammoth affair of the
kind in many years. There we're
present over hundred invited
guests from various parts of the
island. The fun continued until
far into the night.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-08-13
Notice.

A DIVIDEND will be due and paya.
BILE to the Stockholders OF the HOMO.
KAA SUGAR CO., on MONDAY, the
18th inst, at the Office Of i. A. Schaefer
Il Co.
III. RENJES, Secretary.
Honolulu, Aug. II, 1898. 9SS-2t.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-08-13
Furnished Room To Let

A large, pleasant front room in pri.
vate house for rent. Apply at No. 779
Fort street. 9S4