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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

the crime Of grand larceny and alleged
TO nave stolen a team Of ponies, pug
gy and harness The arrest was made
by the city marshal at the instigation OF
Mr.. Vandusen. He was taken to Derby
and kept over night, but was next day
discharged without having had hear
ing. The arrest was made without a
warrant, and the complaint states that
he was Inundated by the city marshal
by being paraded and searched in pub
lie as hOrsethief, and that Vandusen
also told persons that he had horse
thief arrested and in other ways hui
inflated him greatly by the arrest. He
CLAIMS that the arrest was made on
false and malicious charge, and in con-
siderat1on Of the damages and loss it
has cost him he asks the court to allow
him judgment against the defendants
in the sum of IS OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
KILLING PRAIRIE DOGS.
Inhabitants of Texas Plains Adopt 6
Novel Plan.

cent session of the legislature the western
members tried every way possible to Sc
cure an appropriation to Kill the millions
of prairie dogs that are laying waste all
the Panhandle and western Texas. They
failed and now they have gone to work
on their own account.
W. L. Grogan of Sweetwater, who was
IN the city today says that the people out
on the plains have rugged up big mouse
traps with long projecting noses. which
they sink into the prairie dog holes, leav-
ing the trap above ground. The trap is
large enough to hold eight or ten prairie
dogs. When the dogs start out Of their
holes they enter the projecting tube
which is inserted for a foot in the hole,
and upon coming out they are in the age
which has a trap door so that they can
not get back after once getting in.
Thousands of the dogs have already
been caught and the Inhabitants of that
section think that they may kill Off all
the dogs in this manner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
ovERLANp ,PHoNE LINE.
Men Begin Work on a Line Out of
Wichita to Ell Dorado.

Wichita, Aug 10.-Sixteen men by di-
rection of Manager Duggan began work
on the new telephone line from Wichita
to FL Dorado this week Two miles of
wire were strung from the corner of
Central and Hillside avenue, where the
work began.
The line will be run from Wichita to
Andover and Augusta and from Angus
ia to TOwanda and thence to Ell Dora
do, making total distance of about
and 10 600 people to Wichita
This line, which is to be completed by
September 10, will complete the work
nearby towns by phone, there being
lines already to Newton, Hutchinson,
Burton, Wellington, Kingman, Arkansas
City, Winfield and all the smaller in
termediate towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
POINTED PARAGRApHs.

LFrom the Chicago News.l
Some folks are as changeable as a s.
bill
When wise man makes a mistake 1t
teaches him something.
a detective says: 1.-The way Of the
transgressor is hard to find
Many men court distinction but the
wedding day dawns for the few.
When man starts out to cover his
tracks he makes a lot of new ones.
A true love letter is written with utter
disregard for future possibilities.
When we see a man strike an atti-
tude we always feel like knocking him
down.
No one has succeeded in securing an
instantaneous photograph of a lingering
kiss.
Some men resemble the bottom num-
Der OF fractions; the bigger they appear
the less they really are.
The rate of vibration of the rattle
snakes tail is said to be sixty per sec
ond- If you doubt it count for your
self.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
WANTS 5000 DAMAGES
RoIIie a. Bran Sues City Marshal of
MuIvane For False imprisonment.

Wichita, Aug. 1O.-Rollie H. Bran. a
solicitor for the FraternaI Aid assoeia-
ton in Sedgwick, Sumner and Cowley
counties, has sued w. A. Newman, city
marshal of Mulvane, and N. S. Vandu-
sen, for SIS, GOO damages for false i'm
prisOnment at Mulvane on July 80 Mr.
Bran claims that his reputation has
been injured and his good name affect
ed detrimentally by being arrested a a
horsethief and that his business as So
licitor for a fraternal order, in which
the utmost confidence must be courted
has been materially affected so that he
is no longer able to make a good living
for himself and family
The petition, which was filed in the
district court yesterday by Attorney J
V. Dougherty, states that on July 30
1889, he was arrested ana charged with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
A MANHATTAN SENSATION.
Mrs Leicester Charges Mrs. HoadIey
With Alternating Husbands Aztec
tions Sues For So, 1000.

Manhattan, Aug. 10.-Suit was filed
here Monday afternoon by Mrs. VIM.
B. Leicester wife of Captain Leices-
ter of the Twenty Kansas against
Mrs. Cornela Hoadly, daughter Of G..
w. EIiginbotham, charging Mrs. Hoadly
with alternating her husbands affec-
lions and asking damages in the sum
of $1,000
Summons to that effect was served
upon Mrs. Hoadly to appear at Sep
TENDER term of court.
John E. Hessin has been retained by
the prosecution and Judge James
Humphrey of Junction City for the de-
tense. Both are prominent residents of
this citY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
DREW THE COLOR LINE.
Negroes Will Take Legal Action
Against a Restaurateur.

Quincy, ILL.,, Aug 1O-C. S. Hickman
probably will be involved in considerable
legal litigation as a result of drawing the
color line on Professor Robert A. Byrd,
principal of Lincoln school in this city.
The Reverend julius AIcClelland, presi-
dent of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Indus
trial school at DanVille. Ill. and the
Reverend Mr.. Griffith of Nuscatine, Ia.
all colored applied at his restaurant last
evening for supper.
AS a result of his refusal to serve them
they have instructed the state attorney to
bring action against Hickman under the
statutes.
Civil suits for heavy damages viii also
he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

The Gar of Russia must be prepar-
ing to play a star engagement if one
may judge by the amount of advertis-
ing he is doing. First he gets up a
disarmament scheme which was never
expected to work Then he permitted
the rumor to get abroad that he is
about to lay down the sceptre. AS soon
as this report had secured a good run
In the newspapers it was denied. The
cars press agent is a dandy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Fusion In Jewell County.

Mankato. Aug. 1O-The Peoples party
and the Bryan Democrats held their
county convention in adjacent rooms in
this city on the Sth. The Democrats
were allowed to nominate the candi-
dates for clerk and coroner. They en-
dorsed the Peoples party ticket which
also contained the said Democratic can
didates. The ticket is as follows: Clerk,
George F. Smith; sheriff. NJ. E. Myerly:
register, Harry Compton; surveyor. ].
seloWski
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
NJ. w. a. Log Rolling.

Lecompton, Aug. 10.-The third an
nual log rolling of Lecompton camp No.
1874 NJ. W. of A. will be held at Edge
wood park one mile west of Lecompton,
Thursday, August "a. There will be
speaking by prominent Woodmen.. A
match game of ball between the NJ. a.
A. of Lawrence and the NJ. w. of a.
team of Lecompton. At night the team
from the local camp will publicly initi-
ate candidate and everyone is invited
to come and see a stranger ride the
goat" and chop some logs"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Since issuing his declaration of de-
voting the remainder of his days to do
ing what good he can with his money,
Andrew Carnegie has given away over
half million. including $25O,O0O to an
English college. The other day he
gave Fort Worth $50. 600 for a new pub
lie library building and has followed
this UP by the offer of a similar sum to
San Diego. Cal, for a library providing
a site is donated and the library main
tanned as at present. And yet Topeka
has not received a cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED.
A Russian Count Arrested In New
York CITY

New York, Aug 10.-Count Pierre Al
exander Won Mohrenschild, who, under
name of Peter Peters, has been employ
ed by a New York insurance company
was arrested today on a warrant sworn
out by the Russian consul at this port.
The warrant charges that between 1893
and 1897 the prisoner was public Off
cial in the employ of the Russian gov
eminent, and that he embezzled 10000
rubles intrusted to him and fed to
America. The count was remanded to
await extradition papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
MILLS SELLS OUT.
Texas Former Senator Gets S35o,ooo
For Part of His Farm.

Austin, Texas. Aug. 10.-Ex-United
States Senator Roger q. Mills has just
sold part of his oil land farm near
CorSicana. to the Standard Oil company
for $342 900. There are a number Of big
producing oil wells included in the pur-
chase Senator Mills retains big portion
of the farm, on which are located many
oil wells that are bringing him in prince
~ revenue daily.
This farm was worth but a few thous-
and dollars before oil was struck, less
than two years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
RAIN IN KANSAS.
Southern Portion of State Receives a
Heavy Rainfall

The intense heat of Wednesday was
somewhat relieved in the southern and
central portions of the state by rain
yesterday evening and last night. At
Arkansas City and vicinity one inch of
rain fell, and in Sedgwick county the
rainfall averaged two inches. From
one-half to one and One-half inches fell
in many of the southern and central
counties
Intense heat is again reported this
afternoon over the state generally The
temperature ranges from 50 to los.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Farmer Drops Dead.

Winfield, Aug. 1O.-George Copeland,
a farmer living five miles southwest Of
this city, dropped dead Tuesday after
noon of heart disease. He was 26 years
old and was just married the day be-
fore. He was a jeweler by trade and
formerly lived in Winfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
CAPT, cHR1sTx HOME
Has Been In the Hospital at Frisco
For Several Weeks.

Waverly, Aug. 1O.-Charles NJ. Chris
ty, formerly captain of Company E,
Twentieth Kansas, has returned home.
Captain Christy was wounded in the
arm at Caloocan and then had the
smallpox. He resigned as captain and
went to San Francisco several months
ago and has since been in hospital
there. Mr. Christy is still in a, bad con-
dition When he left here he resigned
the office of county attorney. He will
resume the practice of law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Building and Loan CO. Quits.

Junction City. Aug. 10.-The Junction
City Building and Loan association de-
Of the association and discontinue. New
business has not been sufficient to justi-
fly continuing. The association was or
gained in 1886 and has loaned 500. 000
The assets are now $15,8 800 and nabili-
ties $13, 900 Six per cent interest viii
be paid investors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Cleveland & Co.. wholesale grocers at
Houston, have failed. A voluntary
bankruptcy petition was filed in the
federal court here. The liabilities are
SAL, 971; assets, S754, 199.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Linn County Republicans

Mound City, Aug. 10-The Republi-
cans of Linn county held an enthusi-
astic and harmonious convention here
Wednesday Resolutions were passed
Endorsing President Mckinley and his
conduct of the war The only contest
was for register of deeds. The nomi-
neeS are: Treasurer, Frank Baird;
clerk, James A. Cady; register, J. T.
Holmes; sheriff, c. NJ Morrison; sur
veyOr, Colonel James F. Harrison; cor
oner, DR.. s. H. Brooks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Burlington to Have a Creamery.

Burlington, Aug. 10.-Burlington will
soon have a creamery. Stock to the
amount of $4,000 has been subscribed
and more is pledged. The creamery
will be built on the latest plan with an
ammonia, cold storage plant in connec-
ton. There are many COWS in this
vicinity and the undertaking is practi-
cally an assured success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
SUES MEDICINE LODGE.
Bondholder Swoops Down Upon the
Town For Unpaid Coupons.

Wichita. Aug. 1o-wilIiam H. vorie.
who holds some of the bonds Of the
city of Medicine Lodge, has commenced
proceedings in the United States dis
tr1ct court to collect a large sum from
the city 1t seems that the city has de-
faulted in payment of interest on its
bonds since April, 1896, and Mr.. Vorie
thinks that while times are good is the
best time to compel the city to pay.
There are 121 counts, representing $50
each, included in the petition filed in
the federal court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

If the census bureau would display
the same haste in making public the re
turns that it does in collecting the data
the public would doubtless appreciate
it. A census is Of little value to the
people if they are compelled to wait for
the information collected until it is time
to take the next one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Aguinaldo need not waste any of his
good money in the purchase Of an island
to which he can retire after he is thor
oughly whipped. If that is all he wants
the United States probably would be
willing to give him one if he will move
onto it and stay there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
A Standing Offer Against Jointists.

ConeyYfIle, Aug. 1O.-The temperance
people of Edna, a small town Is miles
east of here, are offering rewards for
the arrest and conviction of joint keep
ers- In the local paper they publish a
notice in which they make a standing
offer of SIS reward for anyone who will
accomplish this for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

People who complain of the heat
might feel it less if they would turn
their mind toward fighting in the
Philippines in this weather. That's
what 1000 of our boys under Cen
eraI Macarthur were doing yester-
day-fghting and wading through
mud to do it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
EXCITEMENT TOO GREAT.
Bridegroom Drops Dead the Day After
Marriaea With Heart Trouble.

Winfield, Aug. 10.-George Copeland,
a farmer living five miles west of this
city, dropped dead Tuesday afternoon
of heart disease. He was IS years old
and was just married the day before.
He was a jeweler by trade and former
~ lived in Winfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

The number of people who believe
that there can be no ''cut and dried re-
form in anything appears to increase
with the passing years. More and
more Of them seem to be settling down
to the belief that great changes can
only come gradually and through evolu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
PROMISED COOLER.
Weather Department Says May Be
More Comfortable.

Observer Jennings capitulated yester-
day afternoon to General Heat and re-
treated to Colorado. At two o'clock
today the thermometer recorded 95 the
maximum.
The lowest was "A at seven O'Clock.
Wind northwest making 8 miles an
hour. Forecast says cooler weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

If the lecture season continues good
for the remainder Of the season Colonel
Bryan may be able to supply all the
necessary campaign funds Tor next
year from his own pocket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

1t has been suggested that Mr.. Astor's
change of citizenship was made for the
purpose Of placing himself in position
to win the hand of some rich American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Today's Fire.

The fire department was called at
O'Clock to ia Tyler street. Some boy!
were burning refuse and the fire spread
to the barn belonging to A. c. Heating
It was totally destroyed. Loss $25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

dustrial parade preceded the laying of
the stone Leander StilweIl, judge Of
the district, was the days orator. "A
great crowd was in attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Yates Center Court House Begun.

Yates Center. Aug. 1O@The corner
stone of the Woodson county court
house was laid here Wednesday with
elaborate ceremonies under the auspic-
es of the Masonic order. A large in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

LFrom the New York Press.I
A woman talks about her bath tub
with the same freedom a man talks
about his shaving mug.
When a 1sO-pound woman loses a
pound and a quarter she tries to act
like she was going into a decline.
Maybe the reason most women talk
so much and so fast is because if they
didn't they might have to think.
pale and glum from the night before
she is sorry he hasn't got happy fam
lily life.
A man can take crooked facts and tell
them straight; but there never was a
woman who could take straight facts
and tell them anything but crooked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

December is approaching and moth
ing has been heard yet from IhoInas
Bracket Reeds resignation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

When a woman comes home from
town, and runs over to a neighbours
with a bundle in her arms, it means
that she got a bargain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Leave Your Rusineas

Just for one day and take your family
with you to FIT. Riley on the knights
& Ladies of Security excursion Thurs
day. Aug. II, at 7:30 a. m Leaves FIT
Riley 8 2. m Round trip, $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

This is the season when every man
is RECALLED at dinner with the story that
his kitchen is the hottest on earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

When a man makes an appointment
with a book agent, he asks his clerks
to remind him to leave for home be
fore the time rolls around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Subscribers of the state Journal away
during the summer may have the paper
mailed regularly each day TO any cayts au a
month No subscriptions taken for less
than thirty cents. Address changed as
often as desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
Take a Day Off

1880 a. m. Leaves FIT. Riley p. m. Spe-
cial excursion train over the Union
Pacific Round trip, $3.50.
A myriad twinkling stars bestrew the
sky,
A soft, sweet breeze creeps in out Of
the west;
The yachts, with bony masts, at anchor
lie,
The moons jewel on the calm seas
breast.
Kind Nature has outdone herself to-
night,
To bring such ample perfectness
about;
The world is streaked by wavering rays
of light
But the mosquitoes are so COMPOUNDED
thick that it is necessary to stay
inside and perspire and look out.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

All kinds of fresh fish tomorrow.
Mullins meat market. Sixth and Jack
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Young men must save themselves
societies can't do it. A young mar
who has the right stuff in him is dis
gusted every time a society tries t
save" him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

If you want real joy. build a fire by
a roadside, steal some roasting ears.
and cook them in it. Roasting ears are
never so good any other way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
GLOBE SIGHTS

[From the Atchison GIobe.1
We are occasionally shocked by see
1g a thin white waist worn over a
lack corset.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Be properly surprised when a gossip
tells that Mr.. A. is flirting. If you are
not, the gossip will add that Mr. A.
has run off with another woman, and
beat his wife before he went. The
ambition of a gossip is to astound and
startle, and he will keep on talking
till he does.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Fresh ginger snaps, TIC pound. Whit
telsey Mer. Co., grOcers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Some families seem to be made up
entirely of children: you never hear of
the father and mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Your headache is probably caused by
imperfectly fitted glasses. Consult
Chas. Bennett, Optician, $50 Kan. ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

Lemon waters. Toe pound. WhttteI-
sey Ier. Co., grocers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

LFrOm the Chicago News.l
Some folks are as changeable as a s.
dill.