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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
PAVING BIDS.
Interesting Contest For Large Paving
Contracts

Bids were opened for paiving Tenth
avenue from Tyler to Lane street;
Terth avenue from Harrison to Topeka
avenue; Tyler street from Ntnth street
to Tenth avenue; Twelfth istreet from
Topeka avenue tC, Tyler street; Madison
street from Fourth to Fifth street; Mon
roe street; alleys between jackson and
Van Buren streets and Kansas avenue
and Jackson street.
The bids were referred to a commit
tee without aetiqn. They were as FOL
lows:
per lineaI foot
D. Swanson. paving, bid on all except
alleys, SL24 per square yard.
Baker & Bradbury, grading: Tenth
avenue Tyler to Lane street, 23% cents
per cubic yard; Tyler street, 22$4 cents;
Tenth avenue between Harrison street
and Topeka avenue and Twelfth street,
2512 cents; Monroe street. 22$z cents;
Madison street, 19z cents; alleys, 1754
cents
7. M. Salyer and Eric Nystrom. grad
ing only: Monroe street, % cents; Madf-
son street. 161a cenes; Tenth avenue,
Twelfth street and Tyler street. %
cents; alleys, II -cents.
H K. Winans, cuIsbing: all streets 50
cents per Hneal foot.
M F. Wall. grading only; Tenth
avenue, between Ha rrison and Topeka
avenue, "a cents; Twelfth % $40 cents;
Tenth avenue, Tyler. to Lane, 26 cents;
Tyler street, 25 cents; Madison street
Is $40 cents: Monroe street, 217z cents;
John Ritchie: Curbing 4c cents; paw
ing Tenth avenue fran Harrison street
to Topeka avenue $1.24 certs per square
yard: paving Monroe street, S1.25; paw
ing Madison street, SIPS; having Tenth
avenue Tyler street to Lane street,
SL23; paving Tyler street, SL23; paving
alleys, SI25.
H I. Cook. paving only: Monroe and
Madison street S1.22 $40 per square
qTi- a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
BRICK 90. no APPEAL.
Judge Philips Decision Invalidated
S2.OOO.OOO Tax Certificates.

Independence July 4.-W. A. NGyriclS,
who did the street paving at Springfield,
No, for the Consolidated Brick COM
pany of this place, out of which grew
the suit in which Judge Philips of Kan
sas City made his decision. is still in
this city. preparatory to taking the suit
to the United States court of appeals at
st. Louis.
It was generally supposed that Judge
Philips decision would put a stop to
street paving, but Mr.. Myrick and the
brick company are not discouraged in
the least. They intend to take the case
to the United States supreme court if
necessary and Mr. Myrick says that
some of the best lawyers in the country
contend that Judge Philips decision
will rot stand. Mr. Myrick and the
brick company here hold about $4,000
in tax certificates, which the decision OF
Judge Philips makes worthless The
decision invalidates about S2,00O,0 600 in
tax certificates which were issued for
paving done in the state OF Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
STONE LOSES HIS TEMPER.
Governor Strikes a Re
porter and Draws a Knife.

St Louis, Mo-, July 4.-Ex- Governor
william J. Stone became incensed at
the impertinent questions asked him by
Don Reavis reporter for an afternoon
paper yesterday afternoon and a scene
followed about which all political st.
Louis is talking. The reporters ques-
tions were for the purpose of trying to
secure from Governor Stone the admis
sion that his appraisement of certain
shares of stock had cost the StOckhOld-
ers of the MulIanphy bank, of which he
was made receiver, $780, 900, and were
most insulting in their nature.
The governor resented the insults and
elected Reavis from his Office in the
Union Trust building. He was beside
himself with rage Get out Of here
- you" said the governor. 50
loud that attention of other men
in the Office was attracted. The re-
porter went and the governor followed
him. In the meanwhile a crowd had as
semb1ed. III kill you, you -- - if L
catch you" shouted the governor again.
ReaviS wanted to settle the affair ami
cably, but the ex-governor wouldn't
have it and showed the reporter down
stairs.
Reavis in an interview, says that
Stone was preparing to cut him with a
knife when Attorney Moss ran between
them and prevented it.
In reference to the alteration, Gov
ernor Stone, when seen later said: L
regret very much that lost my temper.
The reporters questions incensed me
and caused me to act as I did. 1 first
struck him and then elected him from
the office. While I admit drawing a
knife, I deny that intended to shoot,
as never carry a pistol, and had none"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
LONG FOR HOME.
Gen. Funston Says Kansas Sol
diers Are HOmesick.
Feel That They Have Done
Their Full Duty.
READY TO RETURN.
Brave Men Feel They Are No
Longer Needed.
Wishes All Kansas Could Have
Seen Their Advances.

Believing that the Kansas soldiers in
the Philippines have done their fun
duty, Brigadier General Funston has
written to the governor and other state
officers and friends in Topeka, suggest
ing that intercession with the presi-
dent to have the Kansas regiment sent
home at once will be appreciated.
Gen. Funston is very careful in his
communications to convey the idea that
the Kansans are not making themselves
liable to charge of characterization in
this matter, by making this request,
yet he says:
THE soldiers have done their full
duty. They have fought as no other
regiment has fought, and it is not
strange that they should now be worn
and weary.
They have stuck to their posts, every
man of them, and are entitled to relief
Now that so many regular troops are
here, 1 believe the Kansas boys would
like to get home.
Not a man of them has asked me to
take this liberty. 1 simply do it because
I am sure the men would appreciate it.
They have been at the front constantly
and bear the marks of the rough cam
paign."
Continuing Gen. Funston says: It
wish Kansas peOple-au the people of
that great state-could have witnessed
the advance of the Kansas boys. Moth
ing beWildered them. They were always
going forward; through jungIes; over
entertainments; wading streams; tear
ing down wire fences and battering
down earthwOrks; never hesitating and
never looking back. 1t was an inspiring
and glorious sight. The Kansas grit
was always in evidence and the pride
of Kansas should be, her gallant sons
who so creditably acquitted themselves
in these conflicts"
In no instance does Gen. Funston re-
fer to the gallant conduct of the colonel
of the regiment. He does, however,
commend Col Metcalf by saying: He
is a good soldier and an excellent gen
tIeman; he will keep up the standard Of
the Twentieth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
BONDS BOOMING.
Topeka Securities Are Con-
sidered Gilt Edged.
New Issue VIII Bear Four and
a Half Per Cent.
RATE KNOWN.
InstalIment Bonds Have Away S
Drawn 6 and 2. .
Council Ratifies Selection of
City Hall Site.

Topeka has made a new record. For
the first time in the history the install
ment bohds were sold to bear a rate less
than per cent.
The rate was slashed so that the new
issue of improvement bonds amounting
to about $150,00 viii bear a rate of four
and a half per. cent They were also
bought at premium of 81 per $1,000.
These include all the paving bonds
and the issue for the North Topeka
sewer. They are paid on installments
every year as the taxes are paid and
for this reason are rot so desirable as
bonds which are due at the end of
term of years
1t has been many years since the
city iss1ed $150,000 in improvement
bonds and then the rate was per
cent. A few years ago the rate was
cut to per cent and @he counclI
thought. that it was doing wonders.
Now Mayor Drew and the city council
step in and sell the new issue at Az
per cent
Mayor Drew sent circulars to all the
leading bond buyers in the country in
which he said that the bonds would
bear Iier cent interest but he hinted
that if any one would agree to take
them at. a less rate it would be ac-
ceptable.
The result was a perfect flood of let
ters and kilograms and a pilgrimage to
Topeka of representatives of many of
the leading fruAs. Among the tele-
grams received soy Mayor Drew was
one from the firrn of +. D. Shepard &
Co. of New York, offering to take the
issue at Az per cent an1 to pay a
premium Of 81 a thousand
Other. bidders for the bonds were
Harris & Co of Chicago, Eads & Co.
of Kansas City, H T. Wright & Co.
of Toledo, Splitter & 60. of Toledo, Den
nison & Pryor of Cleveland.
After the committee had reported in
favor of sellirg the bonds to Shepard
& CO. VI. G. FGadS and Herman Russell
protested against the action of the
council. They said shat they had bid
only on a 5 per cent bond and that
they were ready to make better offers
for the bonds at AZ than the firm of
Shepard & Co had made
Councilman IF. G. willard said that
all had an equal opportunity and either
of the gentlemen miFht have offered to
take the bonds at less rate than AZ
per cent.
Mayor Drew said he had sent the
same circular 20 all the firms.
The action OF the committee was then
ratified.
The city half bonds. were not sold. The
best bid for then was by FArsOn, Leach
& Co, of Chicago, who offered to pay
5000 premium with the cost of engraV-
ing and attorneys f. es taken out.
The committee considered the bid too
uncertain and recommended that all be
rejected and this was accordingly done
At the suggestion of Councilman VIII
lard the bonds iwill again be offered
Wednesday evening.
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the same thing a year from now and
his SUCCESSORS will do the same ad
4ufnitUm.
Crowds of young men, with their
pockets filled with large cannon crack
ers and carrying antiquated navy re-
vOlvers well rusted but oiled for the
occasion, started the rounds at mid
night TO serenade. One thing always
goes with a pocket full of big. red
crackers and rusty reVOlVers and that
is a large sized swagger and the idea
that individually he is all right and is
making more noise than anyone else.
traitor has been discovered. There
Is a Spaniard living within the limits
of the city for he dropped into the
weather Office yesterday and wanted to
know if there was likelihood of rain on
the Fourth. With an idea of humOring
the man the observer told him there
was no danger, although he confidently
expected it to rain, and then the man
grumbled- He wanted it to rain so that
there would not be so much noise. The
police are on his track and feel certain
he is General Weyler in disguise.
Patriotism is supposed to be confined
to young men and boys. Just like the
older people taking the children to the
circus, the older people help the young
sters celebrate. Not because thev like
the noise but Just to amuse the child
rem" they will get down on their hands
and knees and work over a little toy
cannon with as much determination as
gunner on a man o. war OF course
the cats suffer and are forced to seek
places Of refuge when some king of
BOyVille struts forth determined to
clear the street after the most improved
wild west fashion. He succeeds. pro
Vided IT is the residence portion of the
town. and the cats, anxious mothers
and little girls retreat to the safety of
the house
The older people who abhor the
Fourth can not truthfully say they let
a day pass without a little celebration.
It is not necessary for the older people
TO tie a tin can full of ffrecrackers to a
dogs tail to have fun, for there are
other WAYS. There is the man with the
well filed pOcletbOOk who buys the
ragged and barefOoted boys ali kinds
of explosives and let's them light the
fuses at the end of his cigar much to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
Midnight Serenaders Made the
Night HideOus.
WITHOUT SPEECHES.
Orators Do Not Seem to Be In
Demand.
Topeka Celebrates Without
Reading of Declaration.
Evenings Program at Garfield
Park.

siss! Boom! Bangl The 1913 Fourth
of July was ushered in with appropri-
ate ceremonies just as the clocks struck
12 midnight. To be sure the noise COM
menced before that but the patriots
We're only taking a few fancy shots
right to be ready at the proper time to
make Rome howl" She has been howl
ing ever since
Just at midnight the lid was taken
off and the real, unbounded fun com
1nenced. This is the noisest Fourth Of
July since the war of 1872 for an old
man who was born July 4, 1872, says
he has heard them all since then and
probably right for he said the same
thing a year ago and will probably say
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
ERNE DEFEATS LAYIGNE.
Lightweight Championship Settled In
q Fierce Twenty Round Contest.

u E4eEC9 twenty IrSOuuu CONTEST.
Buffalo, n. Y, July 4.-Frank Erne
was given the decision over George
Lavigne after 20 rounds of hard fight
ing last night.
Lavigne's seconds were his brother.
Billy Lavigne, Jimmy Robinson of New
Orleans, Jack Hanley of Philadelphia
and Billy St. Mary of Saginaw, Mich
Erne's seconds were Frank Simper, and
Billy Huer of Buffalo. They were an
for the lightweight championship Of the
world. Timekeeper for Lavigne was
Jim Young of San Francisco.
Throughout the fight Erne proved the
superior but Lavigne was almost his
equal
In the last and goth round, they shook
hands in a gingerly fashion and La
vigne tried a lead for the head. Erne
broke ground, but came back immedi-
ateIy with right and left on the face.
Lavigne's cOuntenance at this moment
was anything but prepossessing, both
eyes being closed. Right and left blows
to the body brought Lavignes guard
down, and then Erne smashed his right
to the neck and hooked his right to the
face without a return. Game to the
core, Lavigne withstOOd this punish
ment and went to his opponent as if
he were only beginning the bout. Erne
was relentless, however, and forced the
pace, fighting his man as if his life
depended on the result. Lavigne never
weakened, but took his punishment like
and though beaten almost to a stand
still, he returned to his corner having
lost the championship, but none of his
many friends and admirers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04

pieces but like a eer3 he stands there
till his hiding audience del.lo rds his re-
treat. The fuse sputters ma ourns and
lust as it reaches the place for the eX-
plOsiOn to come all eyes are smut anu
ears covered. SizZt there is a sort OF
fzzle. the top of the immense frecracker
falls open and reveals the fact that the
cracker is loaded with sand Then
Uncle George is the hero of the day
Some people try to be sedate and un-
concerned on the Fourth and they al
ways come to grief. The solemn old
judge who walks down street uncon-
cerned. or apparently so, is sure to sur
render his dignity to a small boy Young
America willf not have even the te lant
of a bench oblivious to his exploits on
the day that belongs solely to him and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04

the danger of his white mustacha.
Then as the day wears on, he goes out
to some house where there are a lot Of
children, and grown folks too. perhaps.
ana takes along a hrecracker nearly as
big as a joint Of stOvepipe. He SOL
EMMY announces that he is going to fire
IT off right in the front yard The
children scream and run into the house.
me older people cover their ears with
their hands and try to walk srea7f11-
TO the back of the porch while the man
with the hrecracker is all the time get
ting ready. 1t takes a Wonderfully
aong time to prepare and when ne final
y announces that all is ready he holds
tne fort alone except for the faces peek
tlg out from around the corners and
through the curtains
he lights the fuse. The cracker is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
RAISER SEES BISMARCK.
Consults With the Son of the Iron
Chancellor.

New York, July A dispatch to the
Herald from Berlin says:
Prince Herbert Bismarck's visit to
Travemunde is eagerly discussed. His
enemies say that the kaiser refused to
receive him.
The Klein Journal, which pretends to
have special court information, says
the audience was prolonged; that Prince
Bismarck refused the Washington en-
bassy for private reasons, but said he
would be willing to accept the London
embassy.
The truth is that the audience took
place behind closed doors and the kaiser
took the opportunity of hearing Prince
Bismarck's opinions on politics in gem
era1 and especially on the canal bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
VOLUNTEERS COMING.
California and Colorado Troops About
to Start Home.

Washington. July 4.-The war depart
ment has received the following message
from General Otis:
Manila. July 4.-Adjutant General.
Washington: California infantry and
artillery, numbering 1400 and dis
charged men take Sherman now loading
at Negros. Warren takes Colorado,
100; now preparing papers; difficult
to lighter transports in typhoon now
prevailing. Grant unloaded; in four
days will take on Idaho, North Dakota
and Wyoming, 65 officers, 500 men with
other discharged men. OTIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04

as soon as the deeds can be transferred
the property will belong to the city.
The building committee was instruct
ed to formulate plan for having archi-
tects submit complete plans in competi-
ton from which the council may select
the most desira bic.
Chief Wilmarth is making plans for
the new fire station which will soon be
submitted to the council.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04

seIection-yson of the Day. ..Maclzie
Ragged kapscalliOnS' .......-..-.-... Bell
The Famous" minuet: Paderewski
WaItz-''Song of the Sea" ........-.. .Leinz
March-'UHcle Remus'' ..........- Barnard
''Intermezzo' ........--.-.-...-... Masca gni
Star Spa+ngled Banner .......-..--...-Key
During toe afternoon the bicycle and
foot races viii be given on the track and
the cake walk will be given in the band
stand at 4 o'clock. The balloon ascen-
sion viii be at 5. At o'clock the fol-
lowing programme will be given, follow
ed by the fireworks; The Modocs will
give their opera, The Filipino in the
Casino at o'clock.
March from The Fortune Teller.
Selection from ..Princess Bonnie, Iier'''rl
The Darkies' F'rolic'' ic''................-. Bray
At s O'Clock the Modocs will give the
burlesque opera Filipino" with the fol-
lowing cast of characters:
Admiral Dewey ....-..S. H Wentworth
Colonel lightweight" III. S. Lawrence
"ButteFine' ---.-------..-.Dr. J. H. SOiecki
Ensign" ,--....-.-..C Captain a. A. RowleX
Fireman ........--......M NJ. ID. Hend erSOT
Able Seaman -. Senator T. j. Anderson
Lieutenant Hobson' .-..... Frank Squires
eAguinaldO'' .--..-...-.........Ed Ed S Martin
Admiral Deidrich' ..-..- J. G. Rodemyer
'-PhlIopena' ---.-.-..-... Frank Weightman
Where They Will Speak.
The following Kansans hope today that
the rain Will interfere with the Fourth of
July celebrations at which they are to
make speeches:
Tom NIcNeaI at Haddam, Washington
county.
J. R Rurton at Galena
Governor Stanley at Girard.
Henry Allen at WamegO.
J. S. Dawson at Scott City
J. G. Wood at Belle Plaine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
AFTER BEER TRUST.
Attorney General Monet Under
takes Another Job

Cleveland, O., July 4-The hearing
was begun yesterday in the suit of At
torney General Monet against the
Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing com
pany, otherwise the trust, to ascertain
whether 1T can be smashed under the
antitrust law of the state. The nrfn
cipal witness was George H Gund. of
this city, president of an independent
brewing company, who described the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
EsrIMATEs APPRoVEp.
Contractors Receive Allowances on
Account.

The following estimates were submit
ted by the city engineer and approved
Favor of H. L Cook, for paving North
jackson street, $1,SS7.6O.
Favor of John Ritchie, for paving
Huntoon street. S4,O612 %.
Favor of John Ritchie for building
sidewalks. 81, ,499.1S.
Favor of ]. S. Morse fo~ building ad-
dition to the electric light plant, s136.22.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
Lamp Works Burn ed.

New York, July 4.-The largest plant
of the Beacon Light Lamp company at
New Brunswick, n. J., was totally des-
kroyed by fire early this morning The
loss is about S1O0,o 600 and is partially
covered by insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
BISHOP NEWMAN SINKING.

Saratoga, N. Y, July 4--Bishop John
P. Newman's condition is unchanged.
He is gradually sinking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
SITE RATIFIED.
Council Formally Accepts the City
Hall Site.

The city council formally ratified the
action of the special committee with
reference to the city hall site.
There was no opposition whatever and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-04
FROM MORN TILL MIGHT.
Garfield Park the Scene of Fun Till
the Last Car Leaues

MarshalFs band commenced the all davi
eelebration at Garfield park this morning
viii be given:
March Bride Elect ...,.....,...... .Sousa.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-31
Miscellaneous Happenings COnden-
Sed For Virginian-PiIot Readers,
MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE
VThnt Is Going an IN nnd .Aromni
munttcs Gathered, Siftcd md
gold In Few WOrds-inc Pa>i, the
Present amt tie Future Revealed.
Related aud Torr.hauoWcI.

his feet hanging out. Tho horse StaitNA
off and his FOO, got caught IN tho wheel.
quickly OF else his ~ would have been
broken.
Dr. Joseph Gu,hrie. OF the L. $. y.
loft last night for BcrdcntOWn, where
he Will join his family
1t was the intention Of alb ut twenty
members of the local l.ou.n of the
knights Of Columbus leo attend the in
stituttOn of "a LODI" "a thai order IA
washington next Monday. Labor Day.
Yesterday information was received
here that the institution OF the Wash
inSton lodg- had been lmG Unnitcly post
runcd, which. as a. matter at course.
puts of indefinitely lhe visit OF tn
local knights.
Mr. l.. -. Gwa,hncy. president of tn
emithlicid r,lerh me- Company, was in
Portsmouth yesterday Inspecting his
line.
me shower yesterday AFTERNOON laid
the dust which was a bltssins
Rev. Mr. hani.cnshp has notified his
congregation hat h" VIII return 10 the
city On Fr.dn" OF ,hs week..
Mr. r. e. sykes has gone To- Ashville.
y. G.. on a pleasure trip. lie viii bc
absent several days
Mir George King and family have re-
turned from NanSoWund county. Whei
they hpvo h,on suwc time.
Miss NoNi callahan of Washington,
l.. g.. is i'm the city cn a visit
Thc All American Baseball club wont
To Wilm.nsi :. g.. yesterday ,o play
Cit.
mo stone rayc,s worked all night
Tuesday night rriaylng tile Is. me work
IN the horse TungWaY at tho ferry.
There has been iNp a'c.dt MS at tha
opcra itvusc since Wgrk on i, ooni
lucnccd ava holh uf them came near
being serious onos.
\ horse attached to g wagon ran
The National tribune., 1899-08-03
PERSONAL.

Maj Geo. H. Hopkins, who has been
Secretary Ayers confidential man, will
follow his chief into retirement, and resign
his commission in the Army. Maj Hop
kins went out as boy in the 18th Mich,
which had such glorious but bloody bap-
tism of fire, within a few weeks after its
organization, at the battle of South Noun
tain. He served through the war with
that regiment, and returning home, be-
came very successful business man in
Detroit. He and Gen. Alger became very
closely associated, and when Gen. Alger
was elected Commander-in-Chief Of the
Grand Army of the Republic, he appointed
Hopkins his Adjutant- General. When
the Spanish war came Secretary Alger
urged Hopkins to give up his business
and come to his assistance, which Hopkins
did, and was commissioned Major. Now
he goes back home. Comrade Hopkins,
besides being very capable and efficient,
has genial way about him that made him
many friends in Washington, who deeply
regret his departure.