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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

utes, and one Of them viii say some
thing about spite work"
After having coaxed a guest to stay
to supper, the hostess goes out in the
kitchen, and grumbles about it.
After a man has made up his mind
to take a vacation his work IS doubly
hard until he is on his way to take 1t.
When a family can afford to hire a
man of all work, half of his time IS
taken up in carrying things back to
the dry goods stores.
When a woman reads that her doctor
has gone out Of town on a vacation,
she is scared to death that her family
may get sick before he returns.
An Atchison woman takes a hus-
band, seven children, five sons-in-law,
a daughter-in-law, twenty-seven grand
children, four nieces, two nephews, an
uncle and five cousins in prayer to the
Lord every night
We expected it. Junebelle Appleton,
who is visiting in the country, got lost
in a corn field Saturday, and lived on
corn until this morning, when rescu-
ing party found her. They have to have
airships to harvest the corn where
Junebelle is visiting.
1t is a fad to give a party If you are
sick, and invite those who are suffer-
ing with the same complaint. An
Atchison man will give a party tomor-
row at which Cruel, ginger tea, mustard
plasters, etc. will be served. Guess
what's the matter. There will be no
watermelon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Starts It's Second Furnaces.

Cherryva1e, Aug 2.-The Edgar Zinc
company has started up its second fur
mace. 1t began this morning, and the
whole works now employ about $50
men. These works are claimed to be
the largest and most thoroughly equip
ped plants for the manufacturing of
spelter west of the Mississippi. The
plant at present has three other fur
naces under construction and is con-
templating constructing three more in
the near future
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
HELD FOR THREE GRIMES.
Youth of 20 at Junction City Has a
Bad Record.

Junction City. Aug. 2.-Young Bald
win, Of Ogden, aged 20, who was arrest
ed here Sunday night on suspicion Of
having stolen money from a woman
in the eastern part of the county, and
also suspected of having robbed the
Ogden depot Of $2S, has confessed to
both offenses. Sheriff Houghton, of
Manhattan, took him to Riley county
this morning.
It is thought now that Baldwin was
the one who turned the switch that
wrecked the Union Pacific passenger
at Ogden. 1t is claimed that evidence
has just come to light showing that
Baldwin previously attempted to get
one or two small boys to turn the
switch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
GROSS In A BALLOON.
English Aeronaut and a Companion
Have an Exciting Trip Over the
Channel

London, Aug 2-Mr. Spencer, an
aeronaut, and a companion started on
a balloon trip on Saturday from the
Crystal Palace and landed between Ire
port and Dieppe, France.
While crossing the channel they were
obliged to jettison everything in the
car to prevent themselves from falling
into the water. After they had dropped
everything else they threw overheard
their anchor, weighing 70 pounds, after
which the balloon assembled to an alti-
tude of 1900 feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
BRIDEeRooM A SUICIDE.
Kills Himself Ten Days After Mar
riage Because Unable to
Quit Drinking.

Junction City, Aug. 2-William
Oliver. aged 80, born and raised in this
county. east Of this city, but recently
employed on the Sutton farm at Rus
sell, committed suicide at the Depot
hotel here. He left a letter addressed
to his sister, Mrs J. H Heffer, of this
city, stating that he was going to COM
nit suicide, saying that he was unable
to quit drinking and that he was a dis
grace to the family
Ten days ago he married Miss Polly
Cushmoyer, a young woman also en-
ployed on the Sutton farm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Congress at houston.

Wichita, Aug. 2.-E. r. Moses, chair
Transmississippi commercial congress
and Secretary Richardson, of Houston,
Tex, met here today with the local Off
GERS of the congress and was decided to
hold the next session of the congress
in Houston, Tex, on April II to 81, next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Mrs. nGoKibbsn In Colorado.

Mrs. F. G. McKibben. matron of
Christ hospital, is spending her vaca-
ton at Colorado Springs. Mrs. McKib-
ben has been matron Of Christ hospital
for eleven years. Before taking charge
of the Topeka hospital she was nurse
and matron of hospitals in Philadel-
phia. She will be relieved from look
ing after the ills Of others and will take
a much needed rest while in Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
GLOBE SIGHTS

LF'rom the Atchison Globe.7
Every man deliberately does things
ne can't afford.
Some people are so contrary that they
like to stand out in the rain.
When most men tell a funny story,
they have to laugh themselves to show
the point.
Every time there Is a rain, someone
somewhere unpaclks a basket Of picnic
lunch, and cries.
listen to two people talk i've min
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
REFUSED A FEDERAL JOB.
An Alabama Negro Declines to Anger
White People by Being Postmaster

Mont gomery, Ala. Aug. 2-JohD Bishop,
coloredy- who was recently commissioned
to be postmaster at White Oak, Ala, and
who promptly declined the honor, has had
the Commission again offered him. the
official certificate of appointment having
been returned to him.
He sent it back again to the fourth as
sistant postmaster general. declining gain
to accept the place He is an intelligent,
law-abiding negro and knows that the
white people Of the community would re-
sent his holding the office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
GOES TO ELL1NwooD.
Central Kansas Log Rolling Associa-
ton to Be Held in September.

Hutchinson, Aug 2-The Central
Kansas Log Rolling association execu-
tive committee held a meeting here last
night to arrange for the annual log
rolling. There We're three candidates
for the place-E1linwood, Halstead and
Stafford. 1t took a hot contest of seven
ballots to settle it, Ellinwood getting
the association meeting. The time was
fixed for a date in September to suit
EIlinwood
The association is run in the interest
of the Modern Woodmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
OLD SOLDIERS REUNION
Will Be Held at Washington, Kas., on
AUGUST 3Oth-september 1st

Washington. Aug 2.-The annual old
soldiers reunion at Washington, Kan.
will be held August 80, 81, September
l, 1899. Elaborate preparations are be-
ing made to have a big time. Many
prominent speakers, camp fires every
night, plenty of tents, free wood, straw
and water. ample accommodations for
all. Old soldiers and sailors of every
war and everybody else are cordially
invited. Grand display of fireworks the
last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Stole All Their Brass.

Salina, Aug. 2.-Charles Vanderburg
was arrested Monday afternoon on the
charge Of breaking into the Western
Star mill and stealing about $500 worth
all the brass in the mill, even the hose
couplings. The stolen property was sold
to the Davis boys and to a travelling
Junk outfit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Postal clerks who run on fast mail
trains should be put in a class by them
selves. and be paid higher salaries than
the others owing to the extra hazardous
nature of their work The record for
yesterdays smash up on the Chicago &
Northwestern was one mail clerk killed
and four injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Clifford s.. the seven months old son Of
Samuel I. f1oWe, dled tnls morning at the
Mr. Howe is out of town but will arrive
here tonight.
Emma Olserman died this morning of
spinal meningitis at her home in North
Topeka The funeral viii be held Friday
afternoon at four o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Cooperative Canning Factory.

Cherryvale, Kan, Aug. "A cooper
ative canning factory is being con-
structed at Morehead. a small town of
about 100 people Ten miles north of here.
Some months ago a cooperative store
was formed and ran successfully and
since then a dining room has been add
ed and reported to be in a prosperous
condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Kansas will have no difficulty in fur
nishing the corn required for the exhib-
it of that cereal to be made at the
Paris exposition next year. Occupying
a position at the head of the process
sion of corn growing states, she is en-
titled to exclusive privileges in the mat
far
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Gone to Canada.

Winfield, Aug. 2-J. c. Pollock. Judge
G. H. Buchanan, DR.. G. NJ HOlcomb, J.
NJ. Brady and Earl Handley left this
week for Mr.. Pollock's hunting pre-
serves in Canada on a thirty days out
ing. They will go first to Pittsburg,
then to Niagara Falls, and then across
to Canada
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
BLAND's SUCCESSOR.
Democrats of the District Meet in
Convention to Name Him.

Fulton, No, Aug. 2.-The Eighth dis
trict Democratic convention to nonai-
nate a successor to the late Congress
man Richard P. Bland, met here today
and after organizing adjourned till /
o'clock.
There are seven candidates in the
field. District Judge Shackleford of Sc
dalia seems to be in the lead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
STILL WARNER.
The People Are Still sweltering In
Kansas,

The hot wave keeps up with no signs Of
cooler weather. The degree Of humidity is
falling somewhat and that means The air
is growing warmer.
The minimum temperature today was z
and the maximum up to o'clock was 90
at that time. Humanity 49 with the wind
making about Is miles an hour, southwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Atchison (preferred) struck GA yester-
day on the stock exchange. The pros
pective bumper corn crop has begun to
take effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

The United States may find it advis-
able to issue checks to those countries
which want to be annexed so they can
tell when their turn comes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
Not Employed by Nave-MeCord.

c. r. Johnson, manager of the Nave
NcCord Mercantile company, saws that
Joseph De Baum, whose wife has sued
him for divorce, is not employed by his
company in any capacity. He says he was
employed in the office until May 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

AS soon as the president returns from
his vacation, it is the wish of the coun-
try that he resume his task of bouncing
incompetent officials connected with the
war department wherever he can find
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
ANCIENT SWEET PEAS.
Grown From Seed From the Tomb of
Mummy Buried 1000 Years Ago.

London Aug. AT the Windsor flower
show sweet pea vines are exhibited which
were grown from seed taken from the
tomb of an Egyptian mummy buried 1900
years ago. The blossom is of a delicate
pink and white in color, and is less than
the ordinary size.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Gomez is old and has not many years
to live; why shouldn't he take chances
on the presidency of San Domingo if he
feels like it?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

When woman reads that her doctor
has gone out Of town on vacation,
she is scared to death that her family
may get sick before he returns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
MIR. ROOT HERE.
Fraterna1 Big Gun Will Speak In
Topeka Tonight

]. c. Root, founder of the Woodmen
of the World and Modern Woodmen,
arrived in Topeka this afternoon He
will speak on fratsrna1 topics at the
I. o. 0. F. hall at 521 Quincy street to-
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Uncle Sam is so busy assimilating
new. peoples Just now, that it is possible
the Doninicans may be compelled to
wait
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

The failure of Pingree's municipal
railway scheme at Detroit seems to
have been a case of "Too much john
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

When a girl first gets engaged to G
man she wonders how she was ever
able to live so long without expressing
herself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

When a family can afford to hire a
man of all work, half of his time is
taken up in carrying things back to
the dry goods stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
False Alarm.

A false alarm of fire at o'clock call
ed the department to box Is at Kious
and Madison streets, North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
ABDUCTED a YOUNG G1KL.
is the Charge Made Against John Ritz
ter by Great Bend Mother.

Wichita, Aug. John Ritter. a.
cigar salesman forty years old, was ar
rested here yesterday afternoon and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

A mans own good breeding is the
best security again the ill-manners OF
other people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

A man always feels queer when a
woman tells him she is crying because
she is glad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACHELOR,

LFrom the New York Press.1
Babies are always a shock to a man
till they become q. habit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

'eWiu the coming man use both
hands? ~ asks a scientist. If he even
undertakes to carve an average spring
chicken he will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

The average girl has the idea that the
main duty in married life is to order
things for dinner and make a fancy
smoking jacket for her husband to
wear when he comes home from bust
ness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Curious Stranger say, bub, what
kind of a dog is that? Is it a pointer or
a setter?
Boy-Don't know. Ma says ats an
lawful dog" but pa calls it a dam
dog.'-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Don't marry a girl with the expecta-
ton that her father will set you up
in business. The father-in-law Of today
not only wants all he has but lies
awake nights scheming how to acquire
more
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

It's easier for an elephant to climb g
tree than 1t is for some men who are az
a hurry to get rich to be honest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Among the women a newcomer is
never considered neighborIy until she
has sent the hired girl to borrow at
least two nutmegs and three cups of
sugar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02

Missing volumes in sets of Beacon
Lights Of History can be supplied.
Call at the State Journal Office or drop
a card there with address and hour to
call You will receive prompt attention.
JACOB STOTLER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-02
SCARCITY OF LAB0RERs.
North Dakota Farmers Offering From
So to $3.25 a Day and Board

st. Paul. Mimi. Aug. 2.-The scarcity
Of farm labor in the great wheat fields Of
the northwest made itself apparent today
when the railroad offices received appeals
by wire and mail asking for their aid in
behalf of the farmers. whose crops are
threatened because they can not secure
laborers to harvest the grain.
The employment agencies are advertfs-
ing all over the country, but find very
few available men. The wages offered
run from 81 to So. day and board.
He-I wish could be a kissing bug a
little while.
She-Oh. well, there might be a little
kissing bee, you know.-CleVeland
Leader.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11

possible exception of the actors fund
benefit in New York City. The surpass-
ing success of the affair has more than
satisfied its promoters, who say that their
expectations have been more than real
lied.
Managers Marx and Leahy were ap-
pointed a committee to wait on the mer-
chants with view to inducing them 10
advertise in the souvenir programme;
Press Agent Ralph Pincus is preparing
beautiful souvenir of the autographs OF
all the artists who will appear at the ben
eft. 1t will contain the names of some
of the brightest lights in the theatrical
profession and will be sold to the high
est bidder on the night of the perform
ance. 1t will be placed on exhibition at
the Orpheum as soon as completed.
Manager Meyerfeld was elected treas
urer of the managers committee:
A letter was received from the Theatri-
cal Employees Protective Union, which
numbers 100 men, who have volunteered
their services for the benefit. They have
postponed their regular meeting next
Thursday for the purpose of handling the
stage in the most perfect manner.
Thanks were rendered to Louis Roesch
q Co. for their contribution of a liberal
supply of printing and TO Messrs: Gold
stein & Co, the costumers, for their offer
to furnish all costumes necessary for the
benefit free.
The managers will hold daily meetings
until the day of the benefit and will meet
this morning at IL o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11

and after a lulI again the Mayor.
Twenty-fives began piling up until $500
was reached by his Honor.
Have l nine seventy-fve?
Nine seventy-five," nodded the lady
in the white hat. =,
Nine seventy -five-going, going
very slowly-going, going-gone!
The hammer struck the anvil and the
first box was sold. Half dozen OF the
managers crowded around the lady to
get her name. They got their heads
close together while the audience
cheered. Doc" Leahy at last caught
the eye of the auctioneer and said
something that could not be heard ten
feet away for the cheers. Finally Mr..
Easton got his chance.
Mrs. A. S. Townsend is the pur-
chaser, but she will not take the box"
he said, unless she be allowed to pay
$1,000 for it,
Three cheers for Mrs. Townsend -
yelled man a few rows back. " 'Ray!"
The three cheers were given and
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11

services to prepare an address to Chinese
merchants in their native language,
Colonel J. X. Whitton is trying to
make arrangements with the railgoad
company for excursion rates from san
Jose.
TO subscribe to the reception fund. lhe
following letter was read. showing that
active efforts Will be made to get a good
ly sum for the cause:
BERKELEY August 10, 1899
Dear Sir: The five gentlemen whom you have
asked to raise funds for the soldiers welcome
among the residents of Berkeley wish to
knowledge the receipt of your communicate
OF yesterday. They will gladly undertake tie
duty.
meeting was held this morning and the fol-
lowing officers chosen: Ole Vincent, chairman
and treasurer: Charles E. Fryer. secretary.
Popular subscriptions have been opened ami
return postal cards sent to leading citizens
requesting contributions. Any advice you mar
care to give the committee can reach il through
me at the address below. Sincerely yours.
CHARLES E FRYER.
Delta Epsilon Hall, Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11

81 M@5PRy P sFaRt co :o B4@Aa saSRs Bros Bros
s' sons ss5 afaa aeVnenann 90 Co.. Co.. SIS cHett
Levi Strauss & Co, 500; schweitzer. & Co;
s25; Bauer Bros. & Co, SIS; G: H. Myer and
Carlson, Currier & Co. $40; Jules Levy &
Bro, $50; scheyer & Bros, SO; Son Bros; & Co.,
Meaney, $40: Steinberger & Kalisher. $40; G.
c. Hall & Co, s10 Triest & Co., s25; Mandel,
Daniel Mcleod & Co.. Co., So Louis Kline & CO.
go; B. Hart $40; Mendelsohn Bro BT3s copory $1U D.
sio; kahn Bros, Klein { Co. s25; B: Reiss
& Son, $40; California Notion and Toy Com
pa ( Ltle H eg5e sad H0bsrt bs estate 3oG Central
Gaslight Company S5o j. C. . 5o9ns9a 5n % 56
arq Kanfner nj ewa s5 Wa Waneenheim. ren sternheim
Co. s.; the Pacific Syndicate, 800. 1,,.o 6.
se TogkS Toy Sonta ss So &c. g. b b BadTn <
Co.. $40; Easton Eldridge & Co. $40; BALDWIN YIN
Howell Co. $40; Boardman Hooper & Co. $40;
shainwad Buckbee CO. $50; M Madison ISo fsS &
Burke $40; D. NJ. Gum & Co. SO; ,slezA McAtee
Brothers $40; ]. w. Right. s.; Davidson som &
Leigh So A. NJ speck & Co, 50; Stein 6d Simon
& Co. $50 Goodyear Rubber Co., 500; Charies
l. Fair 800; Mangrum & otter, S25 John Reid.
Sg Ge9Tge onSblan a. ss Guiiixson Brothers 81 5o
H H Brown, So; Zeno Mauyais Music 80 60. O.. 20
G. NJ Balthaser S. Dixon Brothers: - SC3,,T %; X.
schweiger & Co, 500; Anglo-California BANK.
XII Ksiv MeGde 6 Liebes son. Midway Plaisanee s25
Aliens Press Clipping Bureau, SIo; Chanper
of Commerce. 500; Gladding, Mclean x Co.,
$780, total. S574S 10.
The Allen Press Clipping Bureau sent
a letter saying that it will make news
paper clipping book giving a full history
of the reception to the volunteers. Inc
offer was accepted with thanks.
julius Kahn and Frank Vail reported
the collection of SAT- in cash and cnecks.
A committee consisting OF Grove AyreS ,
H Sonntag and julius Kahn was appoint
ed to confer with the Arion Musical so
ciety of New York for u concert TO be
given for the benefit of the fund. The
society is now making a trip throughout
the West in its own private car, and,
| hearing of the reception to the Volun-
| teers sent word to Chairman de Young
! that the members would gladly give a
| concert when they returned to the city.
| The San Francisco Arions have Volun-
! teered to assume charge of the affair,
and H. Plagemann addressed the com
! mittee on the proposition. Mr.. PLACE
! mann thought that the concert could be
given on next Tuesday evening. The So
| ciety will arrive this evening, but all their
/ time will be taken UP until Tuesday.
| Mr.. Plagemann stated that 300 singers VIII
take part and the concert will be on an
! elaborate scale. -
c. S. Tflton was appointed by Chairman
de Young to solicit subscriptions IN the
City Surveyors office. Iippman Sachs
reported the collection of $l17O in his dis
trict. ,
the Fireman's Fund contribution has
been headed with 500.
DR. John Endicott Gardner, Federal
Chinese fnSDectOr. has volunteered his
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11

sale of seats went merrily on until 3
O'Clock, when the cashiers tab showed a
total in premiums of $5564 80, just 1864 so
more than the managers anticipated from
the entire benefit They were congratu-
lated on all hands and, as became them
had nothing but good words to say of
their aids. Wendell Easton and his CO.
adjutor, Colonel J. L. Lyon, a Grand
Army veteran, were given large need
of praise, as were also their assistants. :.
the admirable system which allowed the
auction to, proceed without a particle Of
mate knowledge of all the details and the
unttring zeal with which they they carried out
Miss E. klotz and Miss NJ. Babcock per-
formed the stenographic work in master
full style. Besides these the following
assisted B. II. Nelson, manager of the
real estate department; A. H; Quartman
manager Of the house house renting depart
to Mr.. Easton, and Clerks j. Dunno, F. j.
Knewing and g. o. Johnson.
Orpheum Theater. likewise did excellent