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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
BLOW KILLS A DOCK HAND.
Foreman Hitchcock Claims He Struck
William Burke in Self Defense.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-In a rough and
tumble fight at the Allegheny and Lee
high Valley Coal company's dock, at
the foot Of North Water street, Archie
Hitchcock, a foreman engaged in su-
perintending the unloading of a schoon-
err, struck one of his Workmen, William
Burke of So Ontario street, on the head
with a club and fractured his skull
Burke died at $3.50 o'clock last evening
The self-confessed murderer was ar
rested later in the evening.
Burke rose to his feet and walked to
the East Chicago avenue police station,
where he registered a complaint. From
there he walked to the Office of DR..
Nathan ]. Smedley, at the corner of
Wells and Ontario streets.
The doctor, it is said by the police,
examined and pronounced it of a slight
nature and advised the officers to let
the matter drop. Early in the evening
the doctor discovered his patient had
become completely paralyzed and at
$3.50 Burke died.
AS soon as it was evident it was
case of murder the police sent men out
to search for Hitchcock. He was final
" arrested at his home in Austin. Cap
tain Revere of the East Chicago ave-
nue. station was loud in his criticism of
DR.. Smedley for what he said was an
incorrect diagnosis of the case.
Hitchcock says he struck Burke in
Self-defenSe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
AS oTRERs SEE us

The following croak is taken from the
Boston Transcript:
That some of the Kansas promoters
whom New England investors have
good reason to remember, take the
same view as that expressed by General
FaEr1ck A. Collins in recent interview
IN the Transcript, that the four months
PROVIDED for in the new bankruptcy
law In which creditors were prevented
from filing involuntary petitions. was
intended for the benefit of such as thew
u apparent from the Wool Reporters
kansas letter this week The CORE
spondent says: Cleaning up of old
debts by means of the bankruptcy law
IL IN progress now and many of the
POINTING promoters are making their
title clear by this means. Peter Emery
or Lawrence, who has been prominent
IN investment schemes, was one of the
nrat to ask for a clearing up of his
record He owes in round numbers,
$1O0UO0, large portion of it to eastern
hanks and insurance companies. AS
ne scheduled his possessions at about
$500, there is little hope for the creditors
IN an5 event. Rev. John D. Knox of
Topeka, who flew high, and was the
trusted investor of funds for people all
over the country, is another applicant
There are six hundred creditors, of
which sixty are preachers and thew
hold claims for over $500, 900. The only
availab bic asset for the creditors is a
plat OF ground in KnOx's third addition
to Topeka, valued at $50. Owing TO the
peculiar laws of the state, the home
stead is sacred, and cannot be taken by
creditors. The home of Knox is one of
the finest in Topeka, including about
nlnety-six acres of ground and a mag
nihcent house, all valued at $50, 900. Yet
he can go through the bankruptcy court
ana be freed of obligations"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
GOVERNMENT OF CUBA.
Will Be in the Hands of the Commits
sion for Some Time.

Washington, Aug. 24.-The most inn
portant subject before the cabinet meet
ing yesterday was the Instructions to
be given to the Cuban and Porto Rican
military commissions. A set of instruc-
lions in each case had been prepared
and were read at the meeting but as
they were found not to conform in sew
eral particulars to the views of the
cabinet they will be re-cast on some
what different lines during the next
two or three days and presented to the
president for his approval
1t is said that these instructions viii
deal almost entirely with matters of de-
tail. The commissions will be charged
with furnishing troops for the occupa-
ton of the cities and towns as rapidly
as the Spanish forces are withdrawn,
the collection of the customs and other
revenues and the maintenance of peace;
they will receive the arms and other
public property surrendered by the
Spaniards and exercise all of the func-
lions of government over the surren-
dered territory until such time as the
president shall otherwise decide. 1t is
believed that the commissioners to
both Cuba and Porto Rico will be -rea~
dy to sail for their posts of duty with
in the next few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
WORRY KILLED THEM.
Two Mothers Grieve over Absent Sol
der Boys.

Tarrytown, N. Y, Aug. 24-Mrs. Ed
ward Caulkins of Tarrytown, died last
evening-the second mother to succum b
there within a few days to grief and
worry over her absent soldier boy.
TWenty-One-year- Robert Q. Caul-
kins enlisted in company G. Seventy
first regiment, at the opening of the
war. His mother opposed his enlist
ment. When she heard yesterday
morning that he had not gone to Mon
tauk with the rest of the company she
went into Mysteries and passed later
into delirium. Death resulted from
shock 1t is believed that young eau
kins, together with Miles Mccoy, anoth-
er Tarrytown boy, was left on duty at
Santiago.
Not long ago Mrs. Bernard H. En-
gelxe, wife of Major Engelke, of Tar
rytown, died of paralysis, the result of
continued worry over the absence of
her 18-year-old son, Brandt, also a mem
Der of company G, Seventy-frst regi-
ment. The lad arrived yesterday at
MOmauk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
DEATH BEAT DIVORCE.
Hutchinson Courts and Lawyers
Cheated Out of a Case

Hutchinson, Aug. 24.-Death stepped
between an officer of the law and the
defendant in a divorce case here in a
peculiar manner. Yesterday a petition
for divorce from H. B. LOOMS was filed
by Mrs. T. L. LoOmis. When the sheriff
went to serve the papers the defendant
was lying in the arms of the wife who
had renowned him, and as the officer
crossed the room, LOOMS closed his
eyes in death. He had been taken sud
denly i'll, and the wife reached his room
before the sheriff. She had forgotten
all of her grievances and the two hearts
were reunited in one moment and sever
ed by death the next. H. B. LOOMS
was for years a prominent attorney at
Panama, N. Y. For several years be-
fore coming here he was connected with
the pension department a Washington.
He was addicted to strong drink and
to this is attributed his sudden death.
His body was shipped to New York for
burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
NEW K. s. N. TEACHERS.
Regents Met Yesterday and Made a
Number of Changes.

Emporia, Aug. 24-The board of
regents of the Kansas state normal met
here yesterday. superintendent w S
Pickens, of the lola public schools, was
appointed assistant teacher in history
Mrs. Q. P. Morgan, for the past two
years kindergarten supervisor of the
Omaha public schools, was elected to
dergarten, and Mr. F. B. Abbott, for
the past three years in charge of the
Boston, Mass. manual training school,
was elected to the chair of manual
training. This last is a new depart
ment Prof Sue D. Hoagin was given
leave of absence to pursue advance
studies in the east. Prof. Cora Mars
land, of Olivet college, Olivet. Mich was
tory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
SICK LIST REDUCED.
Less Than 1000 Cases in the santia-
go Hospital

Washington, Aug. 24-The war de-
partment received the following last
night:
Adjutant General, United States,
Washington: Sanitary report for Aug.
%: Total number sick, 800; total fever
cases, 631; total new fever cases, "A;
total fever cases returned to duty, So.
Deaths August 10:
Major H. c. Bowen, surgeon Second
Massa chusetts volunteer infantry,
typhoid fever.
August 20: August Anderson, Com
pany F, Twentieth infantry, remittent
malariaI fever, with heart failure.
August q: Private Thomas Bogley,
Company c, Twenty-first infantry, ma
lariaI remittent fever and dysentery;
Sergeant Thomas Maher, Company H,
Twenty-first infantry, typhoid fever.
August p: VIM. Walthouse, civilian,
chronic diarrhoea; Private Robert Zig
Ter, Company I, Sixteenth infantry
typhoid fever; Private George Kent,
Company A, Thirty-fourth Michigan
volunteer infantry, typhoid fever; An
drew Little, Company G. Second Massa-
chusetts volunteer infantry, septecomla
and suppurative parotitis.
SHAFTER, Major General
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
NEW TEACHERS AT oLATHE
Board of Charities Prepares for the
Coming School Year.

Olathe, Aug. 24-The state board of
charities recently completed the full
list of teachers for the institution here
for deaf mutes. George H Putnam Of
Austin, Texas, has been employed as
principal. He has had considerable ex-
perience in his line of work, having
taught in the mute school at Austin,
Texas, eight years, and three years in
the schools in Minnesota
c. E. White of Far1bault, Mimi, a
graduate of the normal department of
the Deaf Mute college of Washington,
D. C., has been employed, and also Miss
Anna Gregg of Olathe, who has been
teaching here in the deaf mute school
c. B. ToWeIer Of Hoxie, Sheridan coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
vANDERBILTS IN THE WEST
May Build Direct Line From Los An
geles to Salt Lake City.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 24.-Accord-
ing to statements of well informed men
in railroad circles, the Vanderbilts are
preparing to complete a line from Salt
Lake City to Los Angeles. 1t is ex-
pected that work will be commenced
soon.
A contract has already been let for
the extension of the Oregon Short line
south through Utah and Nevada, via
Phoebe, bringing the end of the line
within 200 miles of the terminus of the
line running north from the Santa Fe,
west of Needles, and through the rich
mining districts of Vanderbilt in Cali
fornia.
The Vanderbilts have practical control
of the Oregon Short line, and also have
interests in southern California.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
WALES KNEE.
The Chances are Against It's Being
Stiff

london Aug 24-The Lancet, refer
ring to the recent injury of the Prince
of Wales knee. dfscourages the fear
that the prince will be permanently
lame, and says:
1.-The present condition of the princes
knee argues well for the future mobility
of the joint The royal yacht Osborne
left Cowes today for a channel trip. dur
ing which she will visit several towns,
where the doctors propose carriage ex-
ercise. Four sailors have been drilled
carefully as bearers to carry his royal
highness ashore without Earring him. 1t
win be a month before the prince will be
able to walk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
MAY HAVE BEEN INSANE.
o. n. Stone, Jailed for Forgery,
Thought to Be of Unsound Mind.

salina. Aug. 90. H. Stone of Mar
tinsberg, Mo, is in jail here on the
pass a $40 check on a merchant of this
city. Stone is a Mason and the local
lodge has interested itself in his behalf.
An attorney has been hired to defend
him, and his parents who live in Mar
tinsberg, have been notified of the
charge against him. A letter received
from them today states that their son
had several spells in the past, and his
parents think that he got into the pres
ent trouble while mentally unbalanced.
There is talk of having him tried for
insanity instead of being prosecuted for
forgery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
CANADIANS TURNED BACK.
On the Ground of Violation of Con-
tract Labor Law.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. PA number of
Canadian agriculturists who were going
to North Dakota and who have been
returned home by the United States
customs officers at Port Huron, have
laid their case before the Dominion
government and applied for compensa-
ton. The reason for their being re-
turned was that they had an arrange
ment with the Grand Trunk railway
for cheap return fare providing that
they worked with a farmer in Dakota
for less than thirty days. The certifi-
cate of service in Dakota, which was to
be signed by a farmer, was held by the
customs officer to be a contract and a
violation of the alien labor law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
1EEDY AT CHEToPA.
The Governor Delivers an Address at
the G. A. R. Reunion.

Chetopa, Aug. 24.-The sixth annual
G. A. r. reunion at Riverside park
opened yesterday with a speech from
Governor Leedy. His talk was mostly
historical He claimed our nation had
always favored territorial expansion
in a certain sense. He dwelt at length
upon the Louisiana and Alaskan pur-
chases, showing the wisdom of the men
concerned. He offered criticism of the
conduct of the war with Spain, and
praised no one who participated in it
as leaders 1t was a very plain common
sense talk, without politics or flights of
oratory. The attendance is large. w.
E Stanley speaks today. Special
trains are expected from Parsons and
CoffeyYille.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
STRANGE COINCIDENCE.
Son Nearly Killed by Horse Which
Killed His Father.

Wellesville, Aug. 24.-John Pettibone
was able to go up town yesterday, for
the first time since he was injured in
a runaway over a week ago. John and
Frank Hill were hauling a trough in a
buggy, driving the same horse whose
actions resulted in the death of Mr..
PettibOne, Sr. Frank got out of the
buggy to open a gate; the horse became
scared, and ran, upsetting the buggy
and dragging it for $50 yards with John
beneath. For some days it was feared
the accident would terminate fatally,
but fortunately the young man is about
recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Seneca, Aug. 24-The Republicans
held the largest, most enthusiastic and
harmonious convention in the history
of Nemaha county. Resolutions COM
nending the national administration
and indorsing the nominees of the Re
publican party from governor down
were passed. The following ticket was
nominated: County attorney, S. K.
Woodwork: superintendent of schools,
7 G. Schofeld; probate judge, J. G.
Sherrard; representative, G. P Hay
den; district clerk, ]. D. Magill; COM
missioner, Van B. Fisher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
oaage Countv Republicans.

BurIingame, Aug. 24.-The following
ticket was nominated for Usage county
Republicans here yesterday: Clerk OF
court VIM. Ellis; county attorney,
John Mclaughlin: superintendent of
schools. VIM. Waddle; probate judge,
A L. Fuller.
A. A. GODDARD. candidate for attorney
general and T. M. Miller. candidate for
copgrass were present and addressed
the convention which was unusually
large,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

magazine for the men, teaching them
how to restain their wives love.
+
The sight that makes man long
most for the billiards. of winter is a
girl whose powdered face is marked by
streams of perspiration like the lines
denotipg railroads on the map.
You hear a great deal from the wo-
men of soulful yearnings for a higher
life, but the men are quite content if
they can get a bath tub and some one
willing to rub their backs in this life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
WILSON County Fair openg.

Eradonia. Aug. 24.-The fair opened
at this place today with the finest
prospects since the organization of the
association. The purses for the races
arc liberal and a large number of well
J~no111n horses are now here The
weather being perfect and financial con-
ditions easy, an unusually large at
tendance is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
STILL SEEKING REVENGE.
observation-disclosures Feud Recalled by a
Suit at Larned

Larned, Aug. 24.-The old feud of ex-
State Senator J. w. Rush of PRwnee
county and ex-District Judge S. W.
Vandivert of KinsIey is recalled by a
case here this week. Colonel w. H.
Vernon of Larned is being sued by
Rush, and an attempt made to disbar
him, on the charge that, while acting
as Rush's attorney in the old cases
tried by Judge Vandivert, Vernon con
nived with the opposition. Similar suit
may be brought against Judge s. r.
Peters of Newton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
ANOTHER CHAIN LETTER.
This Time Money is Wanted to Build
a Church in Tennessee.

Newton, Aug 24-Miss Myrta Mitch
ner has received a chain letter from a
friend asking her to send five cents to
Miss Farnes, Noah, Tennessee. The
letter stated the money raised was to
be used in building a church. The ser
les is to run to seventy mine, Miss
Mitchner's letter being numbered sixty
four. Each person who receives a letter
is expected to write to three friends
more and so on indefinitely. The letter
stated that if the series ran to seventy
nine, enough money would be realized
to build a good church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
GOES THROUGH WINDOW.
Car Door Strikes Flying Passenger
Train With Fatal Results.

columbus. Ind, Aug. 24-While the
north bound passenger train on the
Louisville division of the Pennsylvania
lines due here at 5:53 p. m, was passing
through Cementville, a, small town near
here, a door of a refrigerator car which
was standing on a siding few open and
demolished one side of a Pullman pal
ace car in which were seated three
score of passengers. The dead:
Lynn AIegal, aged 6 years, Memphis,
Tenn.
The boy was with his mother, Mrs.
J. J. MegaI, and the refrigerator car
door crashed through the window.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

There will be many vacancies in the
ranks of returning volunteer regiments.
even those who have not been outside
Of the United States. The records will
probably show that more soldiers have
died as the result of being placed in
camps which were a constant menace
to health than We're lost in battle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
TALENT WELL REPRESENTED.
Real and Aspiring Governors to Ad-
dress Old Veterans.

Wellington, Aug. 24.-The Sumner
County Veterans association an
nounces that they have secured Hon. J.
D. Botkin to speak on August 81, and
w. J. Bailey to speak on September l.
Governor John w. Leedy will address
the reunion on the Goth. W. E. Stanley,
Republican candidate for governor. will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
Earl Of Ave COMM Over.

London. Aug. 24.-Among the pas
sengers on the White Star line steamer
Britannia. Captain Haddock, from
Liverpool to New York tomorrow will
be Archibald James Leofrie Temple,
earl Of Ava, eldest son and heir Of the
MARQUIS Of Duherin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

ty. Kansas, was appointed to the posi-
ton of boys supervisor.
One of the new teachers who resides
here, Miss Cora Clayton, was married
on Sunday to George Hackett, who is
engaged in the grocery business here.
They procured the license and had the
ceremony performed in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
sa1ina settles old DISPUTE.

Salina, Aug. 24-The litigation which
has been going on for several years be-
tween the city of Salina and the water
works company was finally settled at
last nights council meeting. The com
pany accepted So, 900 in full payment OF
a bill of sic, 900 and reduced it's hydrant
rents from $6,O50 to 81, 500 per year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Blanco has emphasized the fact that
he has not surrendered by refusing
permission to newspaper correspondents
to enter the city of Havan. Perhaps he
wants to get away before the discovery
Of the author of the Maine disaster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Young Mr.. Brice evidently is lacking
In the persuasive powers of his father
He failed to make any impression on
General Blanco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Ohio Democrats have no intention of
being thwarted in their determination
to have an old fashioned row, by the
minions of the law. They are there
fore holding their state convention out
side the city limits of Dayton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

A frst-class opportunity for another
war for humanity is likely to be af-
forded by the expulsion of 10000 Arme-
mans from Russia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

The demand for an increase Of taxes
shows no signs of becoming epidemic
among New York miIlionaires. Col.
Jack Astor is the only case yet reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Bar silver shows another advance of
a half cent an ounce The busheI of
wheat and the ounce of silver are about
together again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

when Johnny comes marching home
again. let it be hoped that he win have
shoes on his feet. He has been without
them much of the time if reports be
true
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
Shah win Visit Sultan.

Berlin, Aug. 24-The Frankfurter lei
tung declares that the Shah of Persia
has announced his intention of visiting
the sultan at Constantinople.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

If the next statistical report of ex-
ports shall include Spaniards, it will
make a great showing in amount if not
In value
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

After the government has finished
paeifying Cuba. it might turn it's atten-
ton to Arkansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Old Geronimo is to visit the Omaha
exposition. It should be arranged tc
have General Miles there at the same
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

One of the strong arguments offered
for retaining the Philippines is that
they would be the death of the cigarette
trust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

The Boston Traveller begs for the re-
turn of the few Massachusetts soldiers
that are left.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

The G. A r. will meet in Cincinnati
September $40 1898. They will leave
here in special train via Santa Fe Sep
TENDER 5. The round trip fare is SIG 10.
Santa Fe agent will give you particu-
lars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

The word 'jingoism' has now given
place to imperialism
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
Colorado Summer Rates.

s24.OO for round trip with stop-overs
on sale from June 1st, good until Oc-
tober 81, via Santa F'e route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

When a worthless man isn't staring
at the clock, he is gazing at the Their
mometer.
A fortunate man is one who isn't re-
minded every time his wife smiles of
dentists bills.
We are annoyed until we are 80 by
the example we should follow, and
annoyed after that time till death gets
US of the example we are setting
others.
=
Every girl who marrfes an out-of-
town man claims to be marrying a man
of wealth, and Time always confirms
the doubts of her friends who are Mis-
EOurians.
"A man doesn't realize that his daugh-
ter IS old enough to read until he
catches her reading a novel, and then
he blames his wife for not selecting the
girls reading matter.
So many women are earning the lv-
ing for the family, that the need of the
times is a. Ladies' Home Journal sort Of