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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

The statistics submitted at the meet
ing Of the National FraternaI Con-
gress at Chicago, show a benefit mem
bership in 1898 of 2,O62. 673, an increase
Of 219, 697 over the preceding year. The
amount of insurance in force in 1898
was SO. 62O, POI, 300, an increase of s143,-
OBJ SAB; the death losses during the year
were $50, 213, S6S. and the total benefits
paid out since the organization of each
separate society was 1928. SIS, 821. The
expenses of management in 1898 were
s2.7O66l4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
yellow Feve in nrexico.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The marine hos
pital service received cable advices today
announcing that the lower part of the
town of OTizaba- Mexico, is now inflicted
with yellow fever, and there are six spor-
adic cases there At COrdoVa, Mexico,
there have been sixty-eight deaths from
fever up to August 2e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
DEATH OF l.. b. KENDALL.
VIII Not Affect Grand Opera House,
of Which He Was Owner.

The death of Mr.. L. B. Kendall in Den
yer recently Will not effect the immediate
future of the Grand opera house in this
city Mr.. Kendall became the owner of
the house through a mortgage, and the
property is now in the hands of Mrs
Kendall who survives him
Mr. Kendall was father of Mrs. Eugene
Quinton of this city. He had been in i'll
health for several years. and his death
occurred at his home in Denver last
week He was brother of the late c.
F. Kendall of Topeka and was rated as a
wealthy man. The body was taken to his
old home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Havana, Aug. 30.-The commission
which has been engaged in distributing
the 100000 appropriated for the pur-
pose of paying off Cuban soldiers who
surrender their arms to the American
officials has returned to Havana 1t
reports that SO, 692 persons have re-
that the total amount of money distrib-
uted is 81, 526 800.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
LOST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS.
rFron The Boston Globe I

A letter was received in Fitchburg
recently which furnished startling news
to Frank H. Barter, of No. Is Brandon
avenue. It informed him of the where
abouts of his father, whom he supposed
had been dead for thirty-f1Ve years.
The letter came from Gloucester, and
stated that the writer was none other
than the elder Barter, and that he is
wait long before taking a train for
that city, where he looks for happy
reunion.
Just about thirty-hve years ago he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
CoFFExvILLE GAS MAINS.
Low Pressure Lines to Be Entirely
Reconstructed Before Winter

w. P. Brown of the Coffeyville Min
ing & Gas company has gone to St
Louis to purchase the new pipe re-
quired to relay all the mains and cross
sections of the low pressure gas lines
Six car loads of the pipe are expected
to arrive this week. The cost of the i'm
prOVement will be about S25, 900. The
work will be commenced between Sep
TENDER Is and October 1, and be pushed
rapidly to completion before cold
weather comes on.
The system will also be put to grade
and provided with drainage to keep out
the wafer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
MRS. KELLAM'S PLAN.
She Will Give Concerts For Charitable
institutions,

Mrs. E. P. Kellam is at work fitting
up the building at 529 Jackson street
with the intention of giving a series
of concerts for the benefit of different
charitable institutions.
Mrs. KeIlam has a piano there with
an automatic attachment for playing
it with which any one can manipulate
the speed and volume and produce
music from the piano the same as
player would The room will be fitted
with electric lights and fans and chairs
and as soon as all is in readiness the
concerts viii commence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
Erworth LEAGUE Meets.

Hutchinson, Aug. 3O.-The sixth an
nual conference of the Newton district
Epworth league will be held in Hutch
inson on Wednesday and Thursday of
this week. The meetings will be held
at the First NJ. E. church and large
attendance is expected. The first ses-
sion will begin Wednesday morning at
HIS o'clock with the organization and
appointment of committees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
GREAT FIRE.
Square Nile of Yokohama De-
strOyed.

Yokohama, Aug Is. via Victoria,
Aug. 30-The greatest fire in the history
of Yokohama occurred August u. when
a square mile of buildings was destroy
ed and sixteen lives lost. The property
loss is estimated at between five and
six millions. The famous Theater
street was destroyed from end to end.
The owned of the house where the fire
started was killed by a mob.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
Logan Republicans

Oakley, Aug. S0.-The Republican
convention of Logan county was held
at Russell Springs Tuesday and the
following ticket nominated County
clerk, L. H. Thomas; treasurer, J. H.
Saar; county attorney, Wilbur A.
Greene; sheriff, E. I. Burdick; register
of deeds, V. Jaggar; commissioner,
George E. Stretch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
ooNpEMNs TEE WAR.
Kansas Free Thought Association
Passes Pointed Resolutions

Ottawa, Aug. 3O.-The Kansas Free
Thought association, in session at
Forest park, today passed resolutions
condemning the presidents war policy
and demanding that the United States
cease from further murder and unjust
hostilities.''
Another resolution severely condemns
the Comstock law under which private
letters and scientific matter can be
meddled with at will by men in the
service of the United States postoff1ee
department. Another resolution pays
a glowing tribute to the memory Of the
late Colonel IngersOll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
BELLvILLE TO CELEBRATE.
To Hold Corn Carnival and Reunion
October 81

Bellevil1e. Kan. Aug. 30-At a meet
ing of the people of Republic county
held here yesterday it was decided to
hold corn carnival and old soldiers
and old sailors reunion at BelleVille
October 5, and Z
At the same time the Rock Island
company has promised to run an ex-
cursion from points east of the Mis-
souri, river, giving the people of the
east chance to see what Kansas is
like This excursion will be due to
arrive in Belleville on one of the above
dates,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
Neosho County Fair.

Erie, Aug. 3O.-The Neosho county
fair opened Tuesday at Erie with large
attendance and good attractions. The
best display of stock and largest num-
Der of racing horses are shown since
the organization of the fair in 1888. In
the 2:30 trot Alverda Akin won first
place in three straight heats; Happy
Jack second. Time, 2:26. Starter, o.
p. Updegraff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
Wabaunsee Republieans.

Alma, Aug. 3O.-The Republicans Of
Wabaunsee county nominated the fol-
lowing ticket Tuesday: Treasurer, Gil
bert Stewart, Maple Hill; sheriff Mar
ion Meredith, Eskridge; county clerk,
o. J. Rose, Alma; register, D. Z. Mill
son, Rock Greek; surveyor, WILDER S.
Whitlock, Kaw township; coroner, DR..
7. w. Hunt. Eskridge; commissioner,
j NJ. Eek. Alma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
M1leape system Adopted.

Scranton Pa, Aug. 30.-An agreement
was reached today between the Delaware,
Lacl1a wanna and Western engineers
committee and President Truesda1e. The
mileage system of wages takes the place
of the per diem system and the days
work will be twelve hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
Newark Arrives at Frisco.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 30.-The
United States cruiser Newark has ar
rived from the Atlantic seaboard after
a long and hard voyage. This is the
first visit of the cruiser to this port.
The Newark had a narrow escape off
the Horn. She ran short of coal White
in storm and had to put into a shell
tered place until boats could be sent
for assistance. The Newark made the
voyage from Acapulco to this city in
eight days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
ENDEAVoRERs MEET.
Five Counties Represented at the
Gathering at Emporia.

Emporia, Aug. 3O.-The tenth annual
convention of the Seventh district
Christian Endeavor society assembled
in the First Presbyterian church yes
terday afternoon. About 100 delegates
are in attendance, representing seventy
societies of all denominations in Nor
ris. Chase, Usage, Coffey and Lyon
counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Gen. Joe Wheeler has been assigned
to the command of the brigade former
w commanded by Gen. Funston. Now,
look out for some lofty exhibitions of
tree climbing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
HOW,S THIS
$3255 to New York and Return vi
Santa Fe Route

S32.5o 20 N eW Z OH and heJUTn VIA
Santa Fe Route.
On August 81 the Santa Fe will sell
round trip tickets to New York city
and return for train leaving here at
4:O5 D. m that day and for all trains OF
September l. 2 and g. Tickets sold at
this rate will bear liberal return limits
and viii be good for stOp-Over at
Niagara Falls, Washington, Baltimore
or Philadelphia.
For further particulars, space in
chair cars or Pullman sleepers, call on
or address T. L. King, agent, Topeka
depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Since Congressman Reeds private
secretary is to succeed him IN congress,
the public may now get the speeches at
first hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
BEER PLANT DESTROYED.
Fire Damages the Anheuser-Busch
Works at Galena.

Galena, Aug. S0-Fire broke out in
the Anheuser-Busch cold storage plant
in the north part of town yesterday.
The work was that of an incendiary
and the building was a total loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

There is some good in every man if
we but search it out. Russell Sage has
given a picnic to the 1000 children and
this is said to a custom of his of many
years standing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

The fact that two Ohio boys have
been struck by lightning the second
time. upsets the old theory that it new
er strikes twice in the same place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

AS soon as the price of poultry began
to go UP, it was discovered that chick
ems applied to the patients feet is a
cure for typhoid fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

The number of prominent F'renchmen
who have changed their minds regard
ing the guilt of Dreyfus is astonishing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

No matter what side of an argument
a woman takes she will never give in;
and whether she was right or wrong,
the next time she argues the same
question she will take the side she
didn't take before, and cry If you tell
her so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

A woman calls it a thrilling adven-
ture when she talks through her bed
room door with a man she doesn't know
whether she trusts or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

When woman has something to tell
and won't tell it she is most as provok-
ing as when she hasn't anything to tell
and will tell it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

If all the anti-expansionists, oppo-
nents of trusts and free silver men can
be gathered into one party next year,
there will be warm work for the other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

A few years ago Mrs. Lysander John
Appleton had a doctor lance boil.
When she told of it later, she said it
was in a hospital, and that she had
seven different articles cut out of her
She has lately increased the number Of
articles cut out to nineteen, and the
neighbors are wondering how she can
do business with the few things left in
hnTt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
The Weather

The forecast is for unsettled weather
and probably cooler on Thursday The
maximum today up to O'Clock was 90,
the minimum sc and 80 at o clock. HUI
midity AZ. The wind east making miles
an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
M'LEAN NOMINATED.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio 300 p. m.-John r. Nc
Lean was nominated on the first ballot
receiving 4O215 votes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Shawnee county has contributed but
5000 to the Porto Rico relief fund. but
if every county in the United States
does as well the result viii be large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

The speeches Of President Mckinney
oDd Col Brvan indicate that both are
looking ahead into next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
Relief Ship For Porto RICO.

New York, Aug 30.-The United States
transport Fitzpatrick sailed today with 500
tons of relief supplies. food and clothing
for San Juan, Porto Rico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
$500.

Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Return
Via the Great Rock Island Route.
Tickets on sale September 6. and 5,
good returning September 3Oth.
MarshalPs Band Tonight
Concert at Garfield Park tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Here is a girl story: Twenty Atchi-
son girls started out to the park, to eat
a picnic dinner. One of them lost her
dime. and the entire twenty were COM
PEELED to go home, as they had only
dime each to pay their street car fare,
and no one could loan to the unfortun-
ate girl who had lost her dime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

The Democrats are determined 10
have more than one string to their bow
netx year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Some women are never allowed to
have their way about running things
except during a sickness in the house,
or a funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
MINERS HOLE TO WIN.
Operators Recognizing Labor Union
Crowded with Ordera

Pittsburg. Kan, Aug. 3O-The execu-
tive board of the United Mine Workers
of America has been busy the past
three or four days distributing tents to
the homeless striking miners who have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

Some girls act like they are afraid if
they didn't look in the mirrors all the
time they wouldn't know where to find
their faces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

There would be some sense in the
chaperon idea If she were taken from
crowded dance parties, and put in the
parlOr at home when the light is
turned low.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

[FrOm the New York Press.J
1t is better to wear your heart on
your own sleeve than in some woman's
/ bonbon box.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30
GLOBE SIGHTS

LFrom the Atchison Globe.1
''The committee is usually abused
as much as the city"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-30

They say General Otis does not
amount to much. The same thing is
true of so many.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-02-16
DISTURBED THE MEETING.
Boys Arrested For bad Conduct at Saliva
ton Army Hail.

While the City Court was occupied In the
jury trial of the Langlois Nquor case Mon
day two State cases were tried before
Justice T.. f.. Davis at his office State )
Attorney Brown prosecuted.
Frank Coutermarsh was brought before
the justice on a charge of having dis
turbed the conduct of the Salvation Army
meeting on Sunday evening. He plead
guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of
81 and costs under the provisions OF the
statute regarding the disturbance OF re-
hgiouS services.
Edward a. Bills was also brought into
court. having been arrested yesterday
morning on the charge of having resisted
Special officer Gregory, who ARRESTED
Coutermarsh at the Salvation Army hall,
The testimony OF officer Gregory showed
that on his attempting to remove Coulter
marsh from the room Bills interfered and
tried to pull the prisoner away from the
officer. Gregory secured help and mean
while Bills went home. He was bound up
with bail fixed at 500
Alex Shackett was in City Court yester-
day morning, charged with an assault Ip-
on Edward Francis and a breach OF the
peace. He plead guilty and was fined
81 and costs OF SS0l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-02-16
We RMONT BEE KEEPERS.
Programme of the cath Annual Cenvon-
ton to be Held at MiddIebury.

The twenty-fourth annual convention of
the Vermont Bee-Keepers' Associa ton
Will be held a t the Addison House Middle
bury, February % and q, 1899,
Following is the order Of exercises:
Thursday afternoon-1.3 80. Convention
called to order by the president; reading
minutes of last meeting, roll cali; appoint
mentS of committees; reports Of secre-
tary and treasurer. 200 Management of
an Ap!ary for extracted honey w. q.
Larrabee; 800, Address by Prof. Geo. f.
Perkins, subject: Relation of other in
sects to bees" 400, reports Of members;
question box; receiving new members and
annual dues.
Thursday evenng-7:O0, plain section
and fence. Shall we use them?" j. f.
Crane; $50, Report Of work done at Ex-
pertinent Station Apiary the past season."
II. l.. Leonard; $50, Travel Stain" qucs-
ton box.
Friday forenoon-s.9o, report of commit
tees; election of officers 900, House
Apiaries," r. II. Holmes; 9Aj, Founda-
ton; General Discussion I0:5j How to
get tho most benefit from experimental
work" o. j. Lowrey; II 90, Would it be
practical for Vermont Bee-Keepers to es-
tablish hea1uarters for the purchase Of
supples?" Geo. w Fassctt; question box;
unfinished business
The C. V. 4. r. Co., and Rutland R r.
Co., grant convention rates of fare and
one third from the following named and
intermediate stations to Middlebury and
return Rutland, Ticonderoga, y. Y.
Burlington, St. Adams Cambridge juno
ton, Barre. and Roxbury.
The Boston and Maine Il. r. Co, will
place tickets on sale for the round trt
from Morrsville, $3.50; Hyde Park, s. = +,
/ Johnson, $3.0j.
All tickets good going Feb % %. and 2is
sood returning until the 25th, inclusive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-02-16
JURY FOR COUNTY COURT.
Men Who viii Try Cases at the Term Re-
ginning March y,

Sheriff Reeves drew the jury, which will
try cases at the coming March term Of
court at the county clerks office Tues
day The jurymen are summoned to APP
pear at the court house at O'Clock in the
March. The change in the date and hour
with the provisions of a new statute pass
last fall. The jurymen are as follows:
Bolton-O. C. Atwood
Burlngton--A. l.. Barrows. Leonard y.
Willard, Edward Besette, William p Con-
ger, James L. Russell, F.. A. Bowles, John
G. Bacon, Albert Killam and Fred c.
Beaupre.
Charlotte--Albert II. Ball and f. b.
Smith.
Colchester-Arthur Dcsautels and Morris
+. Douglass.
Essex-E. r. Russell and Clark II.
Small.
Hinesburgh--Perry r. Miles and Thomas
S. Reed.
MISUNDERSTANDING Swinger and Ly-
man Hill.
Jericho-Ira Hawley and o. H. Brown.
Mlton--J. e. Blair and George Prentiss.
Richmond-G. Albert Edwards and A. T..
Stevens.
Shelburne--H. II. Reed and Frank II.
MaComber.
South Rurling ton-Tfenry A. Bixby.
St, George. A. Jmmo.
Underhill--Levi A. Gushing and f. j.
Corse.
Westford-.F. +. Smith and r. G. Gale.
Williston-Teras Isham and Albert Bliss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-02-16
PROBATE COURT.
summary of Business Transacted For Ii
Two Weeks Ending Feb. Is. 1890

Estate of Russell II. Davis, Essex APP
pointments: Administrator, commission
ers, appraisers. Application for license to
sell filed.
Estate of Bernard Halloran, minor;
Burlington. Guardian appointed, Elihu Il.
Taft.
Estate of Ellen Henley, Richmond ad-
ministrator appointed.
Estate of George w. Patten, Williston;
application to sell filed
Estate of e. W. Baker, Colchester; adj
minstratriX appointed.
Estate of Harriet w. Brown, Underhill
administrator and appraisers appointed.
In re Lizzie Bushey. Bolton adoption
and change of name.
Estate of William Burnet. Underhil; APP
pointments: Administrative, commission
ers, appraisers.
Estate of Mrs. f. V. n. Fisher, Colches-
ter: administrator appointed
Estate of Eben Powell, Milton; hea ring
and allowance of administrators account.
Estate Of Lyman Barber, Essex; distri-
button made.
Estate of Antoinette b. Barton, Char
lotte; commissioners report recommitted
for further finding. Heirs and creditors
consent to settlement and decree filed in
writing.
Estate of Frank II. Alexander, in trust
by Abbc Il. Curtis will, Burlington; set
Element of trustee allowed and trust con-
cluded.
Estate of Mary A. Cook, Charlotte; APP
pointments: Administrator commission
ers appraisers.
Estate of Mary n. Hill, Burlington; H.
cense to sell granted.
Estate of Louisa Browncll, Wlliston;
application to sell filed.
/ Estate Of James Halloran, Burlington
appointments: Administrator commits
sioners, appraisers.
Estate OF Celinda A. Hazard, Charlotte;
administrators inventory received.
Estate of Marden Plat, minor Burlng-
ton; license to sell granted
Estate Of Charles Osgood, Milton; adj
illustrators final settlement allowed.
Estate of Herbert q. Tomlinson, Rich
mond administrators inventory received
Estate of Margaret Morse. Burlington
administrators inventory received.
Estate of Albert Schobert, Winooski; ad-
| minstrator's inventory filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-02-16
CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER.
Arguments In the Case Against George
Fsrrin Made Yesterday.

There were two important cases in City
Court yesterday The first was that OF
the State versus George Ferrin, the motor
man upon the electric car by which the
young child of John Buckley was killed q
few weeks ago The testimony in the case
was taken some time ago and the argu-
ments were made before Judge Russell
yesterday The charge is manslaushter
Arguments We're made by Attorney Cush-
man, who represents the State in the
case and by A. c. Whittemore for tie de-
PENDANT. The judge took the case under
consideration and it now awaits his de-
ciSion.
The second case was an action bro hit
by Henry Ballard against John j. T. At
to recover $3.50 and interest for six months
as fees for legal services in the Fourier
nMrder trial in County Court. Judgment
for the amount named and interest was
entered by agreement and an appeal ia
ken Mr.. Ballard was assisted by w. L..
Burnap and Robert Roberts appeared for
the defendant.