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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
MORE FREE DELIVERY.
Four Additional Shawnee County
Routes Being Planned.

Postmaster Guthrie has outlined four
more rural delivery routes for Shawnee
county. 1t was expected that Special
Agent Hathaway would be mere TINS
week to go over part of them at least
and determine what could be done
about them, but Judge Guthrie received
a letter from Mr. Hathaway today an
nOuncing that he had received a tele-
gram from the department at Washing
ton to go at once to Missouri to settle
a dispute over a route there, and from
there he would go on to Washington to
be present at the conference of the rural
delivery agents, and could not return
to Shawnee county until some time in
July. He has just been laying out
routes in Jewell and Riley counties.
One of the routes which Postmaster
Guthrie has mapped out he wishes to
start from Station A in North Topeka,
and go to Silver Lake and return. An
other route is to start from the Topeka
postoffice and go out through Highland
Park into the western part of Mon
mouth township. A third route will
start from Station B near WaShburn
college go out west into Mission town
ship and back past the Grange and
Quinton Heights. The fourth will start
from Valencia and go southwest to
Dover postoffice.
At present there is a star route from
Topeka to Dover and it is expected that
the Valencia rural delivery route would
give a daily mail service to all the peo-
pie around Dover and those served by
the western part of the star route,
while the Mission township rural de-
livery route from Station B would serve
the eastern end of the star route.
These four routes, with the two that
have already been ordered, would prac-
tically give a daily mail delivery to
every farmer in Shawnee county except
in Rossville township and those in the
southern part to whom Judge Guthrie
will turn his attention after these 9TH
ers are established.
when my labors are done on this
mundane sphere said Judge Guthrie
today, Il want to leave a legacy to the
people of Shawnee county which can't
be stolen and which the people can not
fool away, rural free delivery
Some time ago A. E. Hickerson, one
of the officials of the League of Ameri-
can WheeImen, wrote to Special Agent
Hathaway, concerning good roads in
Kansas, enclosing a copy of the good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
FOUGHT IN THE ROADWAY.
Battle Between Sheriff, Ex-Prisoner
and His Wife.

Greensburg, June 23.-Sheriff B. F.
May had an exciting experience last
evening with an escaped prisoner. Two
months ago Peter StrOneSky, charged
with larceny, escaped from jail. Sher-
fff May was unable to locate him until
ernOn. and when nearing the town
he came upon StrOnesky and his wife
and child walking along the road.
The sheriff demanded the surrender of
the fugitive, jumped from his buggy
and attempted to arrest the man, when
a desperate hand to hand encounter
followed between the sheriff, Stronesky
and his wife.
In the excitement the woman threw
her three months old babe to the
ground, and like a tigress went at the
sheriff, who was struggling with her
husband. She tore the Sheriff'S coat
from his back and beat him over the
head and shoulders.
The sheriff has only one hand, and
with that he held the husband, who
fought like a demon for liberty. The
plucky officer held on, however, until
a farmer came that way. The fight had
continued for half an hour, and the
Sheriff was nearly exhausted.
The farmer hurried to the assistance
of May, and even then it required con-
siderable time to conquer the prisoner.
into submission. With blood flowing
freely from several wounds on his body
StrOnesl<y finally gave up the fight. He
was taken to a physician at Belle Yer
non, who dressed his wounds. He was
then chained and brought to Jail here.
The wife was sent to her home near
Belle Vernon. The babe is reported to
thrown to the ground by the Infatuated
woman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
NOBLE MASTIFF KILLED.
Cincinnati Dog Rescues Boy, But in
Doing So Is Crushed by a
Street Car.

Cincinnati, O., June 23.-'Rover," the
immense mastiff owned by Henry Won
derhaar lies buried on the river bank
just beyond the foot of Parsons street.
His grave is unadorned, but not forgot
life.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock an
East End electric car was rapidly APP
preaching Parsons street along Front
street. Suddenly, at the foot of Parsons
street, little 10-year-old Johnny Wonder
haar dashed through a gate in front
of the car. The car was going at
terrific rate and a cry or horror went
up. The cry was barely uttered when
the dog leaped through the gate against
the boy and knocked him off the track
The child's life was saved, but the noble
rescuer was seen struggling between
the car wheels and fender. The wheels
passed over the hind quarters of the
faithful animal. He was so badly in
jured that he had to be killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
BABIES TO DROWN NOISE.
Brooklyn Woman Has Novel Meth
cd of Retaliation.

New York. June 23.-Mrs. Margaretha
Davis, SO Woodbine street, Brooklyn,
has been unfortunate in her attempts
to run a boarding house. One of her
neighbors gives music lessons and an
other runs a kindergarten.
The combination was too much for
Mrs. Davis boGrders, so she has hit
upon a scheme to make money and get
even with her neighbors at the same
time. She plans to open a nursery for
babies, which will make more noise
than kindergarten and music COM
bined.
Mrs. Davis decided on this method af-
ter an unsuccessful attempt to keep her
rooms rented. Her dodgers would re-
main a few days and then leave. So
Mrs. Davis organized the "Woodbine
Nursery of Brooklyn"
Il will have a little racket of my
own" she said. with a smile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
DUTIES HOISTED.
Venezuelan Congress Passes a New
Tariff Act

Washington. June 23.-Under date of
May % Mr.. LOOMS writes the state de-
partment from Caracas follows, con-
corning the new tariff:
THE Venezuelan congress, which ad-
journed on Saturday last, enacted a new
tariff law, but owing to the numerous
amendments made to the original bill, it
is not possible for me to get a corrected
copy for transmission this mail i can
be said however, that there will be an
average increase of Is per cent on exist
ing duties. a very few articles-f1our
among them-being excepted
In addition to the advance in duties
made by the new law. power is given the
president to add % per cent more to any
or all of the new schedules he may see fit
In short, the new law makes it possible
for the president to regulate the tariff
pretty much as he deems best. The new
duties will probably not be imposed for
fixed for putting the tariff into effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
FUNERAL LANDSDALE.
Final Tribute to the Lieutenant Who
Fell in Samoa.

San Francisco, Gala. June 23.-The
funeral of Lieut.. Philip Van Horne
Lansdale, who was killed at Samoa by
the natives during the battle between
the combined forces of the Americans
and British and the followers of Ma
taafa, took place today from st. Luke's
Episcopal church. Bishop Moreland de-
HVered the sermon.
The church was crowded with SYM
pathizing friends of the deceased and
the navy and army were largely repre-
scented.
The body of the brave lieutenant was
removed from the cruiser Philadelphia
under a naval escort similar to that
Monaghan. American and British flags
We're displayed at half mast in many
places, particularly along the water
Lawn cemetery, the naval officers, band
and men attending.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
FORBIDDEN IMMIGRANTS
May Stay If They Can Get by the
Officials.

Seattle, Wash, June 23-United
States Judge Hanford has rendered a
decision which raises an issue with the
treasury department. He granted
writ of habeas corpus to Yamasacka, a
Japanese, arrested by Immigration In
spector Walker on the charge of being
a pauper and entering the United States
clandestinely.
Judge Hanford ruled that while the
courts have no jurisdiction to review
the act of superintendent of immigra-
ton or the inspectors acting under him
in excluding immigrants upon their ar
rival, and before they have been landed
from the vessel, after an immigrant has
entered the United States and actually
set foot upon it's soil, and attained his
liberty, he can not be turned back ex-
cept upon a judicial inquiry into his
rights to remain in the United States
and further hold that the law makes
no provision for such inquiry.
After the discharge of Yamasacka he
was Immediately re-arrested by Inspec-
tor Walker, acting under orders from
the treasury department. 1t is under
stood that another application for a
writ of habeas corpus will be heard
Saturday morning.
From the tenor of Judge Hanford's
decision, it is likely that Yamasacka
will be promptly discharged. In that
event an appeal will be taken by the
United States attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23

Funston and is probably as well in
formed about the moods and ambitions
of the young warrior as any one in
Kansas. He makes the following pre-
diction concerning General Funstons
future:
LAS to General Funstons future,
many predictions have been made as to
giving him political preferment. This is
proposed as a reward, though why it
should be so considered is difficult TO
tell. The service of the public by a
good and competent man is a favor to
the public more than to the man. If
the country needs General Funston and
asks him to serve it farther, he is like
ly to be willing to do so, but it is not
probable that he will ever seek nomina-
ton and election to office in the usual
way. If successful he would add moth
ing to his fame, and would receive far
less financial remuneration than he
could get in business. 1t is likely that
when he is no longer wanted as SOL
der or as a military governor or agent
he will select some settled business and,
for a change, try the charms of a quiet
life"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss Harriet Houston of Kansas City
Is visiting Miss Mary Sweet at her
bon1e on Toneka avenue. Miss Hous-
ton is a cousin of Mrs. w. L. New
conner.
in Valley Falls Thursday, after few
DAYS visit with Mrs. D. z. Paxton on
Western avenue.
Mrs. VIII Hord and daughter Esther
will leave next Tuesday for Denver to
spend the summer.
Misses Mabel and Helen Wilson will
entertain Saturday evening compliment
tary to Miss Katherine Pratt.
Miss Mildred Parker will return to
her home in Atchison, Saturday, after
a visit with Miss Gertrude Felt.
Mr. Charles NJ. Kemper of Leaven-
worth is the guest of Mr.. D. P. Pax
ton
turned from a several weeks trip to the
northern lakes.
Some of the members of the Row"
on West Tenth street, are planning to
meet once a week during the summer at
the different homes for an informal
evening. Wednesday evening they were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Wilton, and have been in
vited to meet next week with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Scott.
Miss Alice Lakin will leave Monday
for Chicago to attend the commence
ment of the Chicago University. Miss
Daisy Lakin is one of the graduates.
Miss Jeanette Wheeler of Lawrence
is the guest of Miss Edith Davis.
Mr.. Milton Reitz has gone to Pueblo
and other points in Colorado for a sew
eraI weeks trip; on his return he will
go to Costa Rica.
Mrs Whittelsey of Chanute is in the
city visiting her daughter, Miss Grace
Whittelsey.
Mr. Bert White of California, former
" of Topeka, as spending a few days in
the city.
The Golden Rule club is giving a
charity tea this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. George Speer on Monroe street.
Miss Elizabeth Lee entertained two
tables at whist Thursday evening; her
guests were Miss Clyde Hornaday, Miss
Edna Millice, Miss May Downing, Mr..
viii Clauser, Mr.. Charles Decker, Mr..
Ralph Clauser and Mr.. Boy Millice.
Miss Florence VanTassel will leave
the first of the month for Meadville,
Pa, to spend the summer.
Mrs D. L. Lakin and daughter Alice
and son Samuel attended the wedding
of Mr. Burr Lakin in Atchison, We'd
nesday.
Misses Edith and VERNE Miller of
New York city are in the city guests Of
Miss Ida Knauer on Harrison street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
SPANISH CODE MUST GO.
Sweeping Reforms Planned to Ameri-
canize Porto Rico.

Washington, June 23.-According to
the view advanced by the Insular COM
mission there is only one way to Amer
icanize Porto Rico, and that is to take
Spanish methods by sweeping and sum-
mary reforms. 1t was first thought
best to make haste slowly, educating
the Porto Ricans up to American meth
work reforms. The commission, after
an exhaustive examination of the situa-
ton, believes this would be disastrous
to the islanders and would postpone
their amlgamation indefinitely.
A complete code for the government
of the island has been prepared by the
commissioners, and it involves tearing
up the Spanish governmental system,
root and branch. The commissioners
propose to extend the federal law of
the island, make the common law of the
United States Immediately applicable,
and supplement these with q criminal
and civil code borrowed from some
state.
1t was at first proposed to teach Eng
Hsh to the teachers in the public schools
but the commission plan faNOrs a short
cut by importing bright American
teachers with some little knowledge of
Spanish and Latin, and teaching the
children English at once.
Commercial necessity, it is said, will
force English upon the adults. 1t is
proposed to establish an American pub
lie school system absolutely unsectar-
ian, and then enforce compulsory edu-
cation either in public or church schools
with English as the language. Church
and state are to be divorced at once,
and the Anticipated judicial system will
be completely wiped out.
Spanish will be the language of the
lower, courts temporarily, but all courts
of appeal will do business in English,
with interpreters for those who can not
understand. All this is to be done under
the military control, and it is believed
the president will approve the code pre-
pared by the commission within a short
time, SO that when congress meets it
will be possible to make the experiment
tai code permanent with only the modi-
fications suggested by actual results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
NEW CABINET GOES IN.
And the Project of Police Offers His
Resignation.

Paris, June 23.-The new cabinet
ministers took possession of their offices
today. The project of police, NJ. Blanc,
had a long interview with the premier,
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau, during the day
and it is asserted he handed the latter
his resignation. The progressive Re
publicans have held a meeting under
the presidency of M. Meline.
Considerable diversity of opinion was
developed. One faction decided to OPP
pose the new cabinet, owing to the
presence of NJ. Millerand in the minis
try. The socialist deputies are also at
variance regarding the entry of General
de Gallifet into the cabinet and a por-
ton of that party has decided to found
a new group to be entitled "Revolu-
tiOnary Socialists"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
CANTEENS WILL STAY.
The War Department Has Settled the
Matter Finally.

Washington, June 23.-The acting sec
rotary of war today said that so far as
the department was concerned, the
question of the maintenance of canteens
at United States army posts, is settle
in favor of maintaining the present sys-
tenn. Reports from officers in all
branches of the service showed that
from every standpoint the army canteen
as now operated is infinitely better for
the interests of the soldier than the old
system of post traders and low grog-
geries on the outskirts of the posts. The
regulations under which the canteen
operates are already formulated and
there will be no need for further action
by the department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
Our north show window
tells the story on
Shirt Waists
Those priced at $1.19 are
really the $3.50, $1.75 and
81 grades = an overstocked
manufacturer got fright
ened - that is all.

Are daily receiving large
shipments Of Ladies' Wash
able Dress Skirts, the very
latest creations; comprising
such stylish fabrics as Gov
erts, Crashes, Ducks and
Yields. We carry the most
complete line of any house
in the state. We are selling
hundreds upon hundreds.
Come and examine this line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
TURNING TO BONE.
New York Man Who Is Undergoing
Ossification.

New York, June 23.-William A. Bloomer
is rapidly becoming petrified or ossifed at
st. Lukes hospital where he has been a
patient for two years. Bloomer entered
from rheumatism, due to exposure. His
knee joints were much swollen, and it
was only with great difficulty that he was
able to move them
Since entering the hospital the disease
has gradually extended until Bloomer is
practically helpless He can use his fin
gers a little and can turn his head slight
", but his voluntary movements end
there. He suffers eXcruciating agony,
which he bears with fortitude. He has
calculated that at the present rate of
progress the disease is making he VIII live
until about January 1 of next year.
Bloomer was formerly chief engineer on
the staff of the supervisor of New York
harbOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
ONA SPANISH WRECK.
Workmen at Santiago Find Gold, Sill
yer and Paper Money on the
Almirante OQuendo.

Santiago de Cuba, June PA num-
her of Cuban fishermen who were work
ing yesterday on the wreck of the Span
ash cruiser Almirante Oquendo, strip
ping the hulk Of brass and copper fit
1ings. found So 900 in specie and IS, 900
In Spanish currency. The paper money
was found aft by a diver. 1t is badly
damaged by the action of the water,
and has little value except as a curios-
Gty.
The specie, consisting of 81 200 in gold
and 81 500 in silver. was found in a bag
the deck of the vessel. 1t is evident
that some officer was compelled to drop
1T where it was found while he was at
tempting to carry it ashore after the
warShip was beached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
STANDARD OIL CASES
Will Come In Ohio In October Per-
hapS.

Columbus. O., June 23.-The supreme
court today passed on the motion of
Attorney General Monet in which an
early hearing was asked for the Stand
ard Oil company case. At the time
Attorney Neal resisted the motion, in
SiSting that the contempt case be heard
first. The court in passing on the mat
ter ignored the contempt case and gave
the state until July 10 to file its brief
in the main case, the Standard COM
pany to have until October / to make a
reply and the state to make it's reply to
this by October Is. The court will then
take up the matter and fix a date for
the hearing of the main case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
NORTH TOPEKA.

George. Cuss. a druggist of Chetopa, is
visiting friends in town.
George are visiting friends near Silver
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Kline of Kansas
City are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs John
The B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist church
ing at the e home Of JIM Mr. ana Mrs. Wiiiam
Van Ness.
Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimball Printing COM
pany, 835 Kansas avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Morrow and family
will leave the LIST of July for Blackwell
Q. T.. where they will make their future
c. F. Wolcott of AtchisOn. who travels
for the Simmons Hardware company OF
L. A Ryder. -
Mrs. Louisa Crauel, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs; Otto kuehne and
her home in Denver.
=, Charles Gertiesen, local agent, for the
Of wheat are arriving from Oklahoma
quality.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nystrom and Miss
Annie Nystrom will give a reception Mon
Nystrom.
Matthias Jacobs, a Russian. has deposit
to transport his nephew, who is en- route
now stranded in New Orleans l G''o'' anu -
MsGom Games of the the firm m of letters
Sunday, is now able to be down to the
store. He is carrying his right arm in
sling, the lgaments having been torn
loose
John Schmidt, a Russian who has been
squatter on railroad ground on this side.
has purchaser three lots at the corner of
Fairchild and Jefferson streets and is
building himself a comfortable dwelling
thereon.
The marriage of Mr.. Louis Nyst-om.
son Of Mr. and Mrs. John Nystrom. and
Miss Emma Olson, was solemnized Thurs
day at high noon at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. August OIL
son, APO North Fifth street, Kansas City
Kan. The ceremony was performed by
Baptist church OF Kansas City. MO. and
was followed by elaborate wedding
breakfast. Mr.. and Mrs. Nystrom left
on the evening train for Topeka and will
be the guests for several days of the
groom parents, 1913 Jackson street. Their
home Will be in Kansas City, Kan.
Marshalps Band Tonight
Concert at Garfield park tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs James L. King was the hostess
at a charming card party, Wednesday
morning which she gave in honor OF
Miss Katherine Pratt of Towanda, Pa
The mornings are really the most
pleasant part of the days this time or
year, and Mrs. Kings pretty home was
cool and fragrant with its decorations
of American Beauty roses, nasturtiums
and other summer blossoms. At
o'clock a delicious four course luncheon
was served on the card tables
High five was the game of the after
noon and the prize, a sunburst of car
nations, was won by Miss Myrtle Davis.
There were about 20 guests present.
A Pleasant Garden Party.
Mrs. Charles Holman. president of the
Association of the Daughters of Beth
any, entertained the members at a de-
lightful garden party, at her home on
from until 6.
The rooms were decorated with
profusion of sweet peas, and the ban
niSterS were wound with green. Lit
tie Gladys and Dorothy Scott and Nor
ma Holman served punch in the hall
during the afternoon.
The porch and lawn were decorated
with palms; hammOckS were swung be-
tween the trees, and chairs, rugs and
cushions were scattered everywhere for
the comfort of the guests. Refresh
ments We're served on the lawn. There
were about so guests present.
A Surprise Party.
On the afternoon of June %, twenty
two ladies of the Auburndale Magazine
club, with a few friends, met for
birthday surprise party at the home of
Mrs. Trueman Cook. The hostess was
indeed surprised, as the cheerful COM
pany took possession of her pleasant
rooms, bearing bouquets, baskets of
fruit and materials for raspberry
punch. A social hour followed, and af-
ter refreshments were served, the presi-
dent of the club, Mrs; NJ M Bllnn, IN
the name of Mrs. Cooks many friends,
presented, as a remembrance of the
day, a copy of Owen Meredlth'S Lu-
ellie"
The ladies present were Mrs. ]. Paine,
Mrs. Pollard, Miss GARNER, Mrs. Tuck
er, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Williams, Mrs
Paramore, Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Whitaker,
Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Bhnn, Miss Ebey, Mrs
Bradshaw, Mrs. Bum, Mrs Uric, Mrs.
VOORHEES,, Mrs ROudebush, Mrs. Thomp-
son. Mrs. Brintnall, Mrs. Bowers, Mrs.
Rodemyer, Miss Spielman-
Lane=Helbert.
On Wednesday evening at o'clock,
the marriage of Mr.. Joseph Ross Lane
and Miss Georgia Ethel Helbert took
place at the home of the brides aunt,
Mrs. H. G. Helbert on Fillmore street.
Only the relatives were present; the
ceremony was performed by Rev. NJ. L.
Thomas of the First Baptist church.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of
white satin trimmed with brocaded
satin, ribbon and pearl passementerie;
she carried brides roses. Miss Maggie
Helbert cousin of the bride acted as
bridesmaid; she wore a pretty pink or
CANDY and carried white flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Lane will remain at the
ThrOop until Sunday when they will
leave for their home in Oklahoma; Mr..
Lane is a prosperous stockman. Both
Young people have the best wishes of
their many friends and relatives in To-
Deka,