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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
SHOOTS TWO INNOCENT MEN.
Bonner Springs Man Assaulted by
kTramps Does Promiscuous Shooting.

Bonner Springs, July 17.-Ben Mil
stead, a Bonner man, shot two men at
$3.50 O'Clock Saturday evening at the
Union Pacific depot at this place. Meth
er of the injured men was a party to the
trouble that caused the shooting. They
were bystanders and both were strang-
ers here. The one worst hurt is a one
armed man who gave his name as Will
liam Post, from SuffrOn, N. Y. He is
fatally wounded in the right breast.
The other is a. tramp, Charles Russell,
who says he has no home, but has reIa-
tiVes al New Madrid, Mo. He was on
his way to LinwOOd or Lenape to pick
potatoes for a Mr.. Miller. He was ap-
preaching the station house from the
west when a stray shot struck him in
the right kidney. He may live, but it
is doubtful
Young Mr.. Milstead and a Mr. Large
were coming toward the depot from the
west.
Three men were standing on the plat
form and as Milstead and his cOmpan-
ions drew near, the former walking on
the track, one of the three rushed at
him, struck him a heavy blow in the
face, telling him. Then he was kicked
in the face. The assaulting party called
to his companions to come on, and eX-
claimed, He drew a gun on me today
and Ill have revenge" AIiIstead got up,
drew pistol and fired pointblank at the
man who struck him, but, although the
party was not ten feet distant, he miss
ed and the fellow ran
Post was standing within two feet and
to the left of Milstead, who, probably
thinking him one of the gang, threw
the gun to Posts breast and fired. Post
sank to the platform and MilStead
turned the gun again on the man who
struck him and who had stopped about
about thirty feet distant. He again
missed his aim. the ball lodging the
back of the tramp, Russell The three
of the assailing party ran west and dis
appeared.
MiIstead had been drinking, and the
4 rfrTr
him that he failed to recognize Post
as an outside party to the trouble. Both
wounded men were placed on trucks at
the depot, where physicians attended
them. Young Milstead's parents were
nearly Frustrated with grief when they
were apprised of the part their son had
played in the affair
Milstead was arrested and placed in
the Kansas CITY. Kansas Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Striking Coal Miners Arrested Charg-
ed With Violating a Restraining
Order.

Fort Scott, Kan, July 17.-Judge VIII
Iiams of Arkansas, sitting in the federal
court here today issued bench warrants
for the arrest of a striking coal miner
named DenisOn at Yale and VIM. Per
deaux, another striker. at Pittsburg.
charging them with contempt in viOlat-
ing the federal court restraining order.
1t is charged that Denison made three
attempts to kill ex-Marshal w. H.
Robertson of this city who is command
ing the guards at the Missouri Pacific
StOckades at Yale.
The court is hearing applications for
temporary injunctiOns against all the
strikers. The strikers are defended by
an attorney. District President Wright
of the Mine Workers union and Patrick
O'DOnnell, an agitatOr, who were cited
to appear for contempt have not ar
rived but are expected this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
A BLOODY FIGHT
Between Officers and Folsom
Train Robbers.

East Las Vegas, N. M, July IL
Meagre details were received here this
morning of a pitched battle between a
sheriff's posse and the gang of outlaws
who held up a Colorado & Southern pas
senger train at Folsom, N. NJ, few
days ago. The ARRAY occurred near
Cimarron. W. J. Farr, a member of the
posse was killed. Mr.. Farr lived at
Walsenburg, Col. Cimarron is situated
inland from telegraph lines.
Deputies Love and Smith of Springer,
n. NJ. were probably fatally wounded.
". 81. Reno, chief of the secret service
department of the Colorado & Southern
railway was also wounded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
GIRL SUICIDED
Because Not Permitted by Her Hus-
band to Announce Marriage.

Rushville, Ind. July lit develops
that Blanche Literal, who committed
suicide and was buried today, left
note addressed to George Hommel. a
local bartender, in which she said she
took morphine because Hommel would
not permit her to announce their mar
riage. which occurred in April.
The girls family claim the Literal
girl signed herself Mrs. George HON.
mel. Governor Mount granted Joseph
Literal, father of the girl, a ten days
parole to attend the funeral Literal
arrived last night and will return to
Michigan City at the end of his parole
and serve out the rest of his sentence,
p days. He was sent up for trying to
kill his oldest daughter, Bertha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
WILL NOT QUIT.
Paving Petitions Still Being Received
by the Council

In spite of the fact that it is probably
too late to secure any more paving this
year than that already petitioned for
there are a number of petitions which
will be presented at the meeting of the
city council tonight. They are for the
following blocks:
Taylor street from Sixth avenue to
Seventh street.
Eleventh street from Harrison street
to Topeka avenue.
Sixth avenue from West to Horn
street.
Alley between Van Buren, and Harri-
son streets and Tenth avenue and EIev-
enth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

When a. man over fifty marries, he
should pick out a woman who is a good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
MAN FRoM SHORT GRASS
Never Saw an Electric Light, and Not
a Street Car For 80 Years.

over the line in Decatur county Mon
day. He has made a success of life on
a. western farm, and turned out this
spring out Of debt, with 48O acres of
land 300 head of hogs, 100 head of cat
tie, 1000 bushels of corn, and all the
stuff he will need. He has several hun
dred acres in splendid corn this season.
Last week he sold Is head of steers for
$3.50 or near $50 each. Mr.. Hackney
has resided on his farm for 20 years,
and for 50 years has not seen a street
car and never saw an electric light It
is his intention to attend the Masonic
excursion to Pixies Peak next August
and rub the moss off and see things and
let the boys have fun with him.-At-
wood Citizen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

An AtchisOn worm has become a but
terfly. and does nothing now but fit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

the principal products OF the country
vet many of the natives are now paying
some attention to raising peanuts. 1t
IS a great country for peanuts. Camp
Dewey was located in d peanut field. 1t
was a regular prairie of peanuts, and
the boys who liked the fresh roasted
had a feast.
The better class Of natives are very
fond of music and some OF them are
highly cultured musicians. They play
the violin principally. There are many
string bands in Manila. The intelligent
class of Filipinos are not bad people to
associate with"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
An Unnatural Father.

Larned, July 17.-Rhinehart Fixner,
who recently removed to this county
from Barton county and located in
Logan township, was arrested Friday
afternoon by Sheriff Aldrich and lodged
in jail. He is charged with an un-
natural crime by his daughter, a young
woman about II years. of age. The
family are hard working Germans, and
belong to the religious sect known as
Dunkards, but having been residents
of this county only a few months, have
but few acquaintance here. Fixner will
have a preliminary hearing today be-
fore Judge HOYt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
HUNGRY OFFICE SEEKERS.
Thirty Republicans Are Candidates
For Three Offices at Paola.

trail committee called their county con-
vention today for August 10, delegates
to be chosen by the Crawford system
Three offices are to be filled, register of
deeds, sheriff and treasurer. There are
now thirty Republican candidates, most
of whom have been canvassing the
county five weeks The Democrats
called their convention for August s.
voting IA to for a ticket which in
cludes everybody favoring W. J. Bryan
No candidates have yet announced
themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
St. Paul Bank Closed.

St Paul, Mimi, July 1.-THE Ger
mania State bank, capitalized at $780,
600, was closed today by State Bank
Examiner Pope. After sustaining a
heavy run two and a half years ago the
bank was closed in January, 1897. How
ever, with the new capital the institu-
ton was reorganiZed and has been do
ing business for nearly two years. The
closing of the bank today was a sur
prise to the general public. The last
statement showed deposits S499 .0O0
cash on hand, SCI, 900; total assets. SSH
4Oe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

TFrom the Atchison Globe.1
A farmer can get a rain this year by
saying he needs it.
The cheaper the man, the tougher the
story he viii tell or believe.
When a woman takes an interest in
a very young man, he thinks it is love.
When a man over fifty marries. he
should pick out woman who is good
nurse.
An Atchison worm has become a but
terhy, and does nothing now but fit.
Honestly. now. isn't the kissing bug
the ordinary two legged creature we
build jails for?
Everything cannot go to suit you.
and since you know this, 1t is foolish
to grumble so much
If there are no flies on you. it may
be that the credit is not due to your
activity, but to the screens.
It is every woman's secret fear that
her husband may get mad, and 'scold
about something before company.
The people who combine experience
with superstition. know that there are
six days beside Friday when it is I'M
lucky to marry.
Out here in the west, young people
dig potatoes, and find it fully as health
full and picturesque as playing golf. 1t
is certainly less idiotic.
When a girl reads of a heroine in a
novel she longs for some trouble to
stir the monOtony of her life, so that
she can show the Stuff She is Made of.
At least one thing can be said to the
credit of the Town Bad Man of Atchi-
son: he never repeats the bad stories
;, hit lo
thing said Of anyone, he always re-
peatS it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

in other towns and half a dozen more
and Missouri the coming week More
recruits apply at sub-stations than at
Fort Leavenworth. Colonel Craig, the
commander of the regiment, is expected
Monday. when the first company will
be organized. The soldiers will camp
on the Fit. Leavenworth reservation
until they are drilled and ready to go
to the Philippines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
BUFFALO THE VICTOR.
Defeats Philadelphia In Hamilton
Whist Finals.

Chicago, July 17.-Buffalo beat Phila-
delphia in the last round Of the Ham,
Auditorium Saturday night. The Ouak-
er City team lost by three tricks. The
victory gave Buffalo the Hamilton
trophy, the championship prize of the
American Whist league.
Earlier in the evening Buffalo de-
feated Heyer of Racine by four tricks.
In the A w. L challenge trophy
finals the result lies between st. Paul
and the Athenaeum of Toronto, which
played a 24-deal match The probabili-
ties favor the victory of St. Paul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Santiago Day at Havana.

Havana, July 1.-THE anniversary OF
the surrender Of Santiago de Cuba is
being observed here today on several
ships and over the American club and
other buildings flags OF the United
State are flying. Tonight a banquet will
be served to army officers, who partici-
pated in the Santiago campaign between
June Is and July II, to officers of the
navy who were on the Santiago block
ade and the correspondents who were in
Cuba during the war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Recruits at Leavenworth.

Leavenworth. July 17.-Recruits for
the Twenty regiment of volun-
teers are coming into Fl. LeavenWorth
fast and 121 have been accepted. Only
about half of those who applied to the
regular army surgeons here were ac-
cepted and they were generally rejected
because of defective chest measure
ment and short sightedness. Four re-
cruiting stations have been established
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Steamer For the Neosbo.

Council Grove. July 1.-THE recent con-
struction of the large stone dam across
the Neosh no river at this place to improve
the supply of the water works has rem
dered the river navigable for several
miles Messrs. Perkins and Williams
have taken advantage of this and have
just launched their new steamboat, the
Pride of the NeOsho," which now makes
regular trips to the head of navigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Sale POSTPONED.

The Lawrence & Emporia railroad,
which consists of a roadbed overgrOwn
with weeds running from Lawrence to
Carbonate, and a few rusty rails piled
up along the right of way, was to have
been sold at auction today, but the sale
has been postponed until July 81 H 2.
Dillon is special master of the road and
will make the sale, which will be held
a Lawrence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
LARGE SICK LIST.
Over 800 Privates, Besides L Officers,
Of Duty In Kansas Regiment.

The report of the Twentieth Kansas for
the month of May was received today by
S. NJ. Fox, adjutant general. In the regi-
ment 1877 men are sick, while eleven Of
ficers are on the sick call
The report says: Lawson B. Whiteker,
reported dead is alive and well"
The report contains a detailed account
of the movement of the regiment during
the month of May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Drowned WhiIe Bathine.

Emporia July 17.-AnseI L. Johnson sta
ton agent for the Atchison, Topeka and
about seventeen miles east of here on the
OTTAWA branch, was drowned Saturday
about 10 o'clock while bathing He for
merly lived at Pennington four miles
from Atchison. His wife was expected
from the east on Tuesday next. He has
a brother who is station agent at Quene-
mo, Kan. He was a Mason
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
MI. CLANCY Returns.

John T Clancy returned today from
a two weeks business trip to his old
home in Ohio. Mr.. Chaney's mission
was in no sense political and he laughs
at the story some of his friends circu-
lated to the effect that he had gone east
to have a conference with Mark Hanna.
He could not have seen Mr.. Hanna any
how for he happens to be in Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Kalamazoo P. M. Dead.

Kalamazoo. Mich, July Thames Mon
roe. aged 80 years. postmaster of kala-
mazoo and ex-mayor, died last night. For
many years he was a leading Republican
politician and was chiefly known as Sen
ator Burrows right hand man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Mrs. TAYLOR Sues

Martha R. Taylor today comme0eed an
action in the district court against the
Rock Island railroad company on &C
count of the death of her husband,
Daniel r. Taylor, who was killed while
trying to crawl under a freight train
in North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Special Low Rates to Pittsburg and
Boston.

Via Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Ry. One fare for the round trip from
Chicago Return limit August 31st.
3rd, 4th and 5th. Boston tickets on sale
August 18th and 18th. Further infor-
nation may be had by addressing B.
P. Humphrey, r. P. A, Kansas City,
A. ]. Smith. G. 2. A. Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Dewey has fled a claim for the prize
money to which he is entitled for the
destruction of the Spanish fleet at
Manila. This course seems likely to
prove a much quicker way of providing
himself with a home than it would be
to rely upon his friends at Washing
ton who are raising a fund for that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
A Kansas Newspaper owner to Enlist.

Independence, Kan, July 17.-Frank F.
Mcbride, the son of W. H. Mcbride, ex-
superintendent of insurance, has sold the
Parsons Evening Globe, which he has
been publishing, to Harry Bird, who as
sumed control this week. Frank Mcbride
has enlisted in the Thirty-second United
States volunteer regiment, now forming
at Fort Leavenworth, and will go to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
To Nominate a Sheriff

Newton, Kan. July 1.-THE Republi-
cans of Harvey county have called a con-
ventiOn to meet In Newton July 81, to nom
mate a candidate for sheriff to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of W. E
Means, the present incumbent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Bad Negroes Arrested.

Lawrence. Kan, July 1.-Two negro
boys, David Cooper and George Black, of
the Smoky Row settlement, were ar
rested Sunday for trying to burn a house
here a few days ago. They confessed to
the charge and gave a list of five barns
and two houses they have set fire with
in the last three years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
Bras BAND ZOE Florence.

Florence, Juy 17.-Florence is organiz-
ing a brass band of Il pieces that goes in
to training this week under charge Of
Prof. Alfred Davis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

The pain suffered by Richard Croker
as the result of Gov. Hogg's stampede
of Tammany, has been softened by his
winning a race in England by the. aid
of Tod Sloan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Omaha Bee: In his speech at Den
yer Mr.. Bryan asked his auditors to
tell him why the people and not the
telegraph companies are compelled to
pay war tax on every message sent.
That is easy The people have no
special lobby at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

The remark is being made that Tom
Reed has dropped out of sight He
must have left a large hole where he
disappeared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

The bones Of Paul Jones may rest
in potter's field but his soul, like that
Of John Brown. goes marching on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

At the Warrensburg, Mo, normal
school they have discovered a sure way
to kill a cat. They cut it in pieces in
the name Of science.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

If the administration should encOun-
ter squally weather next year, every
body will at once point to Alger as
the Jonah.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

In lighting over her warmed over ex-
position, Omaha is likely to lose much
of the benefit which she derived from
the original show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
REFLECTIONS OF A BAoHELoR

IF'rom the New York Press.l
Love in a cottage is all right, only
it's hard on the cottage.
When a man is in danger OF falling
in love, the best friend he has is his
liver.
Some mems idea Of heaven is a good
deal like their favOrite saloon, only a
little bigger.
Half the men. when they propose. do
it to see what the girls they propose to
will say; the other half do it to see
what other girls will say
woman smiles to herself she is think
ing how fine her husband is; the wo-
men have an idea that when a man
does it he has been up to something.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

The question of a new and shorter
name for the automobile seems to be
attracting more attention than the one
of a new and shorter name for the
ao,7vtr-v
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Collars and cuffs Numbered to look
like new by Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and ia West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Get our prices before you have rubber
tires put on your vehicle. Rehkopf's
Carriage factory. 207-2O9 w. 9Th St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Joe Wheeler is still hanging on to
two seats: one in congress, and one in
a tree
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Perfection Starch the best cold starch
on the market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
No Riding Necessary.

The Ottawa depot of the Santa Fe is
so near Forest Park, attendants do not
require conveyances of any character.
Round-trip tickets $1.59, on sale July IS
%, inclusive. limited to July 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

IN His Steps" 15c at the Bennett
Book store, $50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

When a woman takes an interest in
a very young man, he thinks it is love.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Lowest prices on rubber tires. Rehk-
opf's Carriage works, 207-209 W. Sixth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

subseribers of the state Journal away
during ths summer may have the paper
mailed regularly each. day to any ao5
month No subscriptions taken for less
than thirty cents. Address changed as
often as desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17
GLOBE SIGHTS

LFrom the Atchison Globe.1
A farmer can get a rain this year by
saying he needs it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

The cheaper the man. the tougher the
story he win tell or believe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

Out here in the west, young people
dig potatoes, and find it fully as health
full and picturesque as playing golf. Il
is certainly less idiotic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-17

The people who combine experience
with superstition. know that there are
six days beside Friday when it is I'M
lucky to marry.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-10
FOXES ARE NUMEROUS.
One Avon Farmer Has Lost 237 Chick
 ems This Year.

One Avon Farmer Has Lost 237 Chick
 ems This Year.
 The farmers who were complaining of the ravages of skunks a few weeks ago are now loud in their denunciation of the loss of their fowl by foxes. Key hard is more numerous this year than ever. He seems to enjoy his liberty without molestaticn to any great ex- tent by hunters, and as a result he is fat and sleek and is living on the best chickens to be found.
 It Is only rarely that a hunter gets a shot at fox, and 1t takes a hound a long time to run one down, the chase sometimes lasting three days, and even then Reynard frequently escapes. The result is that he has increased in num- Der and has begun to cause the farm CTS a great deal of annoyance as well as considerable financial loss. One far mer living in Avon has lost 237 chick ems SO far by foxes this year.
 An adeal of the sagacity of fox can be obtained from the story of one farmer who had been watching for him for several nights. Two foxes came near his place the other afternoon and one darted across corner of a lot near where lazy hound was lying in the sun, The dog soon awoke and getting the scent started in pursuit While he was gone the other fox went to the hennfry and carried off a nice fat chicken