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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

eminent toward the Chinese in the Phil
other parts of the world mainly because
the Philippines are so near China and
large numbers of Chinese are already eS
tablished there They carry on the bulk
of the retail trade, have an extensive
quarter in Manila and send out travelling
statesmen, carrying packs to the remote
interior of the islands. Some of the Of
fetal reports including those of Admiral
Dewey have paid a tribute to the work
performed by the Chinese and Naval Con-
structor Hobson has recently reported to
the navy department on the value of
Chinese labor in naval and commercial
pursuits in the far east.
This has led the Chinese officials here
to believe that the exclusion laws would
not be applied to the Philippines. and they
are still hopeful that General Otis action
will be a temporary move, incident to mil
itary occupation, and not part of the per-
manent policy of this government toward
the islands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
PATCHEN BEAT GENTRY.
The Kansas Horse Not In Form at
Goshen.

Goshen, N. Y, Aug. 24.-The races at
Goshen driving park drew a crowd of
more than 1900 people. The $1,000
stake race between the great PAGERS,
John R. Gentry C2:O0h)and Joe Patchen
(2:O114) excited the greatest interest.
The first heat was declared a dead heat
in 2:OS. In the second heat Patchen
won in 2:09 and in the third he reach
ed the mile several lengths ahead of
Gentry who broke several times.
Patchen drew the pole at the outset.
The race, while an exciting one, was
disappointing to the masses who ex-
pected to see Gentry do better work
Toe Patoban 3ETawes, .-o I
John r. Gentry (Andrews) .......0 2
Time-2:OS 2:O9, 2:1115.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
EXAMINE TEACHERS.
Next Week an Exciting Time For
Pedagogues.

Examinations for state and county
teachers certificates will be held at
different points in the state next week.
Examinations for state certificates
will continue during the entire week.
but examinations for county certificates
will be held only on Monday and Tues
day. The places of holding the examin-
ations are the following:
State Observation-Disclosures Be
lott, Manhattan Winfield, Salina, Hol-
ton, Colby, Stockton, Eureka, Law
renee, Great Bend, OIathe, Lyons, Fort
Scott and Mankato.
County fcates-Hiawatha Ash
land, Kinsley, Ellsworth, Dodge City,
Hill City. Ulysses, Cimarron, Tribune,
Harper, Newton, Lincoln, Meade, Pa
ola, Minneapolis, Larned, Atwood
Hutchinson, Russell Stockton. Smith
Center. st. John, Wakeeny and Sharon
Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
ALL EYES on TOPEKA.
Fort Madison Manufacturer Would
Move His Plant

r. B. Franklin, representing the
Ideal Farm Implement company of
Fort Madison, Iowa, is in Topeka today
to see if Topeka wants his company TO
move it's plant here. He says the COM
pany wants to enlarge and would like
to come to Kansas.
Mr.. Franklin called on Secretary An
derson of the Commercial club, who
told him to get definite information
concerning his company into shape so
that it can be presented to the club
and this will be done.
The principal article manufactured
by the company is a machine which
cuts, binds and shocks corn. A public
demonstration of what the machine
will do will be given near Topeka with
in the next few days as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
CHARTERS GRANTED.

The state charter board held meet
ing this afternoon and granted charters
to the following:
Strahorn, Hutton, Evans Commission
company of st. Louis. Capital stock
5000. coo.
Western Cattle Brokerage company
of Kansas City. Capital stock $50 900.
Saint Francis creamery company of
Saint Francis. Capital stock 81. 900.
Auditorium Real Estate company of
Newton. Capital stock So 900.
Baxter Sash and Door company of
Baxter Springs. Capital stock IS. 900.
The First Baptist church of Meade.
The Zetagathean Literary of the
Wesleyan university at Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
HEARSTS SELLING OCT.
The Family Is Disposing of Mining
Inter SITS.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug PA spe-
cial from Deadwood, S. D, says:
The Hearst Observation-Disclosures
the great HOmestake mine of this city
is to be sold in London next month.
The details of the detail are all made
The mine is valued at about $4,000, 900
and is capitalized al S12, 500 600 1t has
paid dividends of 1928, 300 and is IN
derstood to have ground opened to in
sure dividends of SOS 900 monthly for
the next twenty years. The Hearsts
get about So, SOC, 600 for a third in
terest in Homestake alone and it is
supposed that the same interest in
Deadwood-T Terra and Highland will go
also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
ARRESTED I3 BOYS.
They Have Been Burglarizing Barns
and Cellars.

a boysF refornatory for a few DAYS and Is
boys all under IS years of age are break
ing stone on the rock pile for stealing
bath tub Innings. lead pipe and door bells
Frank Johnson is the. oldest and leader
resi- ne az viii smaIeI eG 310 %e Tbe
last place reported to be burgIarized was
Edward WilderS barn at 1922 Harrison
street. \ lot of lead pipe was stolen from
there; Johnson formerly. was employed
by Mr.. Wilder and left his place some
time ago. He went to his former employ
er for a recommendation and Mr.. Wilder
told him he could recommend him for
honesty. but that he was no good at
working. Now Mr.. Wilder is glad John
son did not accept that recommendation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
PoPULIsT PRIMARIES.
Mitchell County Ticket selectsd-A
Full Vote Cast.

Beloit, Aug. 24.-The result of the sec
ond primaries of the Peoples Party
held in this county to decide on nomi-
nees for register of deeds and sheriff
are not all in, but sufficient returns
have been made to insure the nominal
ton of A +. Adamson, for register
of deeds. and Jake Eresch, for sheriff
In some of the townships lighter vote
was polled than last time and in others
a heavier one. The tickets as now
nominated is: N. L. Wilson, treasurer:
Luther Cross, clerk; Jake Eresch,
sheriff; A. B. AdamsOn,s register of
Deeds H. L. Drummer, surveyor; L. P
Kaull, coroner, and c. NJ. Grecian,
commissioner First district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Fusion Ia AIlen County.

Gratis of Allen county held their conven-
ton here Wednesday and placed the
following ticket in the field: Treasurer,
Miss Chamberlain; sheriff, James
Rhodes; register of deeds, Sherman
Culbertson; clerk, c. c. Furgufson;
coroner, G. w Cox; surveyor, Charles
Tess Judge Lapham of Chanute was
endorsed for judge of the Seventh ju-
dicial district. J. W. Breidenthal was
present and addressed the convention.
The nomination of Miss Chamberlain
for treasurer makes the race for that
office between two women, Miss Wilson
being the nominee of the Republicans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
FOB FAR-OFF INDIA
A Party of American Bridge Builders
Leave to Fill Contract

A5aN6 TO ELL y 0OuEE
New York. Aug 24.-H. Y. De Hart
of the Pennsylvania Steel company, was
in town today to look after the sailing
Of a party of American engineers and
bridge builders which his company is
sending to India. The bridge builders
sailed for Rangoon, Burmah, British
India, by way of Liverpool.
Mr.. De Hart said that his company
had received the contract in question
from the Burmah railroad for two rea-
sons-low prices and quick delivery,
thereby beating the English bidders
The new bridge is to run across the
Gotkeik gorge, which is several miles
from RangoOn. It viii be 1900 feet long
and 325 feet high at its greatest altt-
tude. l. NJ. Gross, the engineer in
charge, carries with him both Ameri-
can and English flags and these are to
be entwined and unfurled at the high
point on the viaduct when it is finish
ed. Mr.. De Hart said that aside from
the material shipped by his company
on the vessel yesterday, another steam
ship sailing to India direct next week
would carry 1000 tons material direct to
RangOOn. and on the steamer following
it a week later 3, 600 tons would be dis
patched. Aside from the structural ma
terial there is a great amount OF cree
ton plant machinery, including an air
compressor which is used in riveting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
LEAYENWORTH BRIDGE.
Suit Brought to Foreclose the Mort
gage.

A suit was filed in the United States
circuit court today to foreclose a mort
gage on the Leavenworth bridge across
the Missouri river. It is brought by
John Fl. Shanklfn, of Trenton Mo, as
trustee for the bridge bOndholders.
The LeaVenWOrth Bridge company
came into possession of the bridge in
1880, purchasing it from the Kansas &
Missouri Bridge company. The Leav-
enwOrth Bridge company issued bonds
to the amount of $500 600 on the pro-
perty. OF this amount $1,000 has been
paid. The bonds were to fall due in
1917, unless the interest on them was
defaulted. There has been no interest
paid since June, 1886. and there is now
81, $50 interest in default. The suit is
for this and $3.50, 600 due on the princi-
pal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
SKIN GRATING.
Clara Burgers Injured Hand Patched
With Her Own CuticIe.

Clara Burger, the young lady who had
her right hand horribly mangled be
tween steam rollers at the White Star
laundry some time ago, had several
square inches of cuticle transferred
from one of her legs to the palm of the
injured hand at the Stormont hospital
this morning.
The heat of the rollers killed the
flesh of the palm at the time the hand
was crushed, and for this reason it was
necessary to scrape it away and graft
new skin. Only the thumb and one joint
of the little finger We're saved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
ONE DAY EARLIER.
New York Finds Dewey In an Accom-
modating Frame Of Mind.

New York, Aug. 24-Acting Mayor Gug-
genheimer. today received the following
Vile Franche. Aug. 24.-Randolph Gug-
genheiner, Acting MayOr.-Win arrive
Thursday IS as requested. DEWEY.
This will enable the reception committee
to hold the naval parade on Friday and
the land parade on Saturday and obViate
the necessity of having a day intervene
between the two paradeS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
stabbed al a Ban Game.

Abilene Aug. 24-John Cornican of
Harrington was arrested yesterday,
charged with assaulting John Burke,
another boy Burke was umpiring a
ball game, when Cornican interfered
and Burke attempted to throw him out.
Cornican drew a knife and stabbed
Burke so severely that for days his
death was expected. He is recovering
now and will prosecute his assailant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
TENNIS MATCH.
Frank Willard and Bennett Wheeler
Challenge the Champions.

Devotees of tennis are promised a
rare treat in the forthcoming match
between Frank Willard and Bennett r.
Wheeler and John E. Lord and Fred
Freeman to be played on next Satur-
dav. Lord and Freeman announced
when they won the trophy cup and
medals that they would accept no chal-
Ienges unless the aspirants' combined
ages eoualled theirs. Wheeler and
Willard are just a year older than
Lord and Freeman and their combined
weights are just one pound more than
the combined weights of the champions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Z. b. Watrous to Be Married.

Burlington, Aug. 24-The engagement
of Mr.. Lester D. Watrous, manager of
the Standard Oil company at Sedalia,
No, to Miss Daisy Belle Scales, of Sc
dalia, is announced. The marriage is
set for September II. Mr.. Watrous is
q Burlington boy and is a son of John
Z. Watrous, a prominent gold Demo-
crat. He managed the business of the
Standard Oil company here and at To-
peka, Kan, before going to Sedalia-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Fusion Tn Rawlins County.

Atwood. Aug. 24-The Democratic
and Populist central committees of
Rawlins county have met and perfect
ed arrangements for fusion between
the parties this fall The Democrats
will nominate treasurer and register of
deeds. and the Populists the balance
of the ticket. At the November, 1898,
election the Populists and Democrats
elected their entire ticket, with the ex-
ceptiOn of county superintendent, by
majorities ranging from twenty-five to
$50. A careful poll of the county gives
the fusion ticket a clean majority OF
100 votes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
BAD FOR WHEAT.
Wet Weather Injuries the Oregon Crop
Fully IS Per Cent.

Portland, Ore, Aug 24.-The Oregon
ian says that while reports of damage
to the wheat crop have been exagger-
ated, it is now estimated that fully 25
per cent of the wheat of the Willamette
valley has been rendered unnerchant-
able by the wet weather and that only
a small portion of the remaining rs per
cent of the crop will grade up to the
number 1 standard.
Reliable reports indicate that the
damage in the Columbian basin is also
heaVV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Matones Advance d Priee.

Chicago, Aug. A.-The Tribune says:
Matches have advanced in price from
20 to % per cent within the last so days
and dealers say that there is reason to
expect under present conditions anoth
er advance before the end Of Septem-
Der During June and earlier in the
year. the independent match manufac-
turers were at war with the Diamond
Match company and prices were de-
moralized, the cheaper grades selling
as low as 63 cents a gross.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Indians Must Attend School

Coffeyville, Aug. 24.-The Usage In
dams have been notified that at the
coming annual payment, September 3
to II, at Pawhuska, payments will be
withheld from all families, all of whose
children between and IS years of age
are not attending government boarding
schools or other institutions of learn
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
John Macdonald at Cimarron.

Cimarron, Aug. 24.-The Cray County
Normal institute has been very gener-
Ously supplied with lectures this ses-
sion. Among the very best was one
delivered before the institute at the
NJ. E. church Tuesday evening by John
Macdonald, editor of the Western
School Journal. His subject was Rob
ert Burns" The lecture was at once
humorous, Interesting and instructive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
The Weather.

The weather has moderated IS de-
grees since yesterday and the maxi
mum today up to 2 o'clock was 50. The
rainfall was nearly half an inch. At 2
o'clock the thermometer registered 81,
the minimum was &c. the humidity So
The wind was making 8 miles an hour
north. Rain 3S one hundredths.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

In Commissioner Evans preliminary
report of the operations of the pension
bureau of the fiscal year ending June
so, 1899, the fact is disclosed that for
the first time in 20 years there is a
decrease in the number Of pensions.
The decrease in the number of veterans
for the year is put at 2,195. and the
disbursements were the smallest in
several years. The pensioners are now
dying at the rate of IS. 600 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

New York World: The beef trust is
logical In hard times it keeps up the
price of meat because cattle are so
scarce. In good times it just advances
the price peg or two because the peo-
pie eat so much that it is impossible to
supply the demand. It is easier to
catch a weasel asleep than it is to
catch a trust without a good, sound
reason for it's extortion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

A curious thing about a woman is
that she can feel absolutely honest
about her dishonesty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
MRS. LEASE CHANGES.
Is For Mckinley and Against Bryan
Since She Became a Spiritualist

Boston, Aug 24.-Mrs NJ 3. Lease
of Kansas, who is addressing spirit
ualist camp meetings at Lake Pleasant,
says that McKinley's reelection can
not be prevented.
She will stump against Bryan, as
serting that he has always been a fol-
lower, never a leader, and was forever
ma king cOWardlY cOmprnn1iSaS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Double Traok F.nished.

The Santa Fe stretch of double track
between Florence and EmDoria was
completed last night. The additional
track was started about a year ago,
and completed with the exception of
nine miles between Strong City and
Safordville. This gap has now been
closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
~ ther Gaao1ine 80.

The fire department was called at u
o'clock to the house occupied by F z.
Lain at 913 Crane street. Mrs. Lain
was preparing dinner on a gasoline
stove and attempted to fill the reser-
voir thinking the burner was not lig t
ed The gasoline caught fire from the
flames and her hands We're severely
burned. The damage was triding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Paases q Forged Check.

Newton, Aug. 24.-William Harris,
laborer, was bound over to the district
court in the sum of 81, 600 for passing
a forged check on a shoe dealer here.
drunk and was lodged in jail. While
he was sleeping off the effects of the
liquor it was discovered that the check
was worthless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

Perhaps the reason that Otis has ac-
compIished so little is that much of his
time is taken up in watching the news
paper fellows to prevent them from
sending home accounts of the real sit
uatiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Gas Found at Chanute.

Chanute, Aug PA strong flow of
gas was found in city prospect well No.
at 800 feet, equal to the first well,
which has increased to 300 pounds since
gas was first found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
MoKinIev 81 serenadad.

flattsburg, n. Y, Aug 4.-The 18th
regiment band serenaded President and
Mrs Mckinley again this afternoon.
Later Mr. and Mrs. Mckinley went for a
drive around the grounds. This after
noon the president reviewed the 18th regi-
1nent. Tonight at o'clock the presiden-
tial party will leave for Long Branch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

During the campaign of 1896 the Nc
Kinley orators declared that if their
candidate were elected prosperity would
follow. The. Bryan orators urged that
an increase of the currency would sure
" lead to prosperity. Both of those
events came to pass thus closing every
avenue through which the general
might escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Snndav school Rallv.

day schools in Coffey county fifty in
number, have arranged for a big picnic
rally and convention, to be held at the
fair grounds on September 6. A fine
programme has been prepared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

Silver will be the paramount issue
in the next national Democratic plat
form. but trusts and anti-imperialism
will be the issues on the stump.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
WORK OF SMALL BOYS.
Start Fire In a Barn and Narrowly
Escape Death.

Montrose, Aug 24-Mont WooIsey,
livirg two miles east of Nontrose. had
his large barn destroyed by fire Tues
day evening. Fire was built in the
barn by a couple of his little boys. who
were playing. The children We're res
cued by the neighbors, but the barn,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Camp Meeting at oimarron.

Cimarron, Aug. 24.-The Methodists
of the Cimarron charge will hold a
camp meeting at Cimarron September
1926. Rev. Stephen Brink, conference
evangelist of the Southwest Kansas
conference will assist in the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

Col Bryan has said that his being a
candidate next year depends largely
upon the platform. He then has the
triune party of Nebraska show his fol-
lowers in the remainder of the country
what the platform should be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

President Schurman, on returning
from the Philippines, advised pursuing
a kind policy toward the Fnipinos
and Secretary Root Immediately or
dered the enlistment of ten more regi-
fuenfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

It is said that Secretary Root and
General Miles do not agree on plans
for ending the war. The best way to
end the war is to end it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

Nowadays a woman is content to
brag about her grandmother's cooking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Miners, Wages Raised.

Leavenworth, Aug. 24.-The wages of
Leavenworth coal miners were adj
vanced today from 80 to 80 cents a ton
for mining.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

The purchase of millions of Mauser
cartridges by Dom Paul indicates that
he has no intention of relying solely
upon prayers in his trouble with Great
PrFfofu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

together with much farm machinery,
grain, harness, etc, was destroyed. The
house was saved only by strenuous eff
forts. Mr.. Woolsey was away from
home at the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

The situation in the Transvaal is an
other indication that Anglo-Saxon ma
lions are destined to do tleir future
fighting at long range.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

It would be about as sensible for men
to try to live up to their big feet like
women do to their noses when they
are tipped up.
A woman brags most about the
brightness of her boy. next about her
husbands fine mind and next about
how little she eats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
Ducked an Evangelist.

Abilene, Aug. 24.-Farmers and their
boys, disappearing of sentiments ex-
pressed by firebrand camp meeting
evangelists north of town last night,
raided the meeting. seized one of the
preachers and nearly drowned him in
a stock tank He promised to leave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

The peace congress recently held
within the borders of Holland seems to
have had little effect on the Inhabitants
of that country. They are fighting
among themselves already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

Commercial Tribune: The Kansas
corn crop is great. The state could
furnish every man, woman and child
in the United States with a barrel of
corn and then have enough left over
to give every man, woman and child
in England a couple of bushels apiece.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Rosa Nelson, aged Is
years, took place this afternoon at 8
O'Clock from the Swedish Lutheran
church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-24

What makes the war in the Philip
pines interesting is the fact that
neither party is fighting Spaniards.