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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
STORY ON REEDER.
Sixth District Congressman the Vic
tim of Cruel Joke.


The politicians are telling the fol-
lowing story of Congressman w. A
Reeder Of the Sixth district, which it
goes without saying is not true;
He went to Washington early this
summer and Joe Bristow of Kansas, the
fourth assistant postmaster general,
agreed to show him around and put
him onto the ropes. The first place they
went was into the office of Charles En-
DRY Smith, the postmaster general. They
hvere introduced and chatted for awhile,
and as Reeder arose to go he said:
Il beg your pardon, but didn't catch
your name"
Smith replied the postmaster gen
eral.
And what position might you hOld?"
''I am postmaster general"
''Ah, yes" said Reeder, as he backed
out awkwardly.
Bristow was blushing like a. school
girl.
ment and Mr.. Bristow took the Kansan
into Secretary Ayers private Office.
Reeder put his hat down on the desk
In front of Secretary Alger after the
introduction and the three chatted for
nearly stampeded Bristow by asking
the secretary:
What did you say your name wasp
''Alger-Russel A. Alger.'
And continued the new congress-
man, with the air of a man yet unen-
lightened, what are you secretary
OFF,
Secretary Of war; replied A1ger,
truthfully, for he was then.
During this seance Bristow stood first
on one foot and then on the other.
Before leaving the state, war and ma
Wy building they ran into Vice Pres1-
dent Hobart. There was another intro
duction, and this time he remembered
the name. Reeder, still thirsting for
knowledge, asked:
DO you reside here in the city, Mr..
Iobart?'
Part Of the time" replied Mr. Ho-
bart, but my home is in New Jer-
sey.''
isWen, I'm mighty glad to have saw
you replied Reeder, with cordiality
typical of the boundIess west. Later he
asked BristOw, What does that Teller
do?" and when told that he was vice
president and therefore didn't do any
thing he was greatly surprised
Then they encountered Senator Gull
1om, and after the introduction Reeder
asked:
Il didn't catch your name, senator
Mr. Cullogn,' replied the senator.
Then, after an embarrassing pause;
What state might you be FROM"
illinois, said the veteran senator
modestly.
Glad seen you continued Reeder,
do you know you look like the pic
lures of Abraham LincOln?"
Before the Illinois senator could re-
cover from his establishment Joe Bris-
tow had him by the arm and was lead
9ng him back to the postofhce depart
ment. They had an engagement to go
TO the White House together, but Bris-
tow pleaded to be excused on the
ground that he had a tremendous
amount of work to do. In reality he
what state he is from and what he is
president of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
DEAD NUMBER 20
As Result of the Trolley Acct
dent at Bridgeport, Conn.

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. IAN open
trolley car of the Shelton Extension
company twisted, bent and smashed al
most into kindling wood, lying in the
middle of Peck's mill pond at Oronoque.
about six miles north of here this
morning is the only visible indication
of the frightful accident Of yesterday
afternoon when twenty-nine lives were
lost and about a dozen people seriously
injured from the car tumbling off the
trestle which crosses the pond at this
point
Coroner Doten is making arrange
ments to conduct an immediate investi-
cation into the cause of the disaster.
Sheriff Doan was sent out this morn
ing to empanel a coroner's jury and it
is expected that work viii be begun this
afternoon.
1.-The cause of the accident" is the
chief topic Of conversation today and
all kinds of theories have been ad-
vanced and discussed
Engineer Starr, who superintended the
building Of the bridge, said today that
the bridge was perfectly safe in every
respect. In his opinion after a thorough
examination the motorman became be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

ever come up to the Georgia brand in
point of popularity.
The country roads will be attractive for
driving in another week If no rain comes
New hay on the market is worth from
50. rs to s4.25 per ton.
John Dudley, custodian Of the. state
flowers every Saturday to each of the
four Topeka hospitals
Aaron Myers, a. former Washburn stu
dent, who has been Practicing law in Bal
ing here permanently.
Charles H. Trainer, formerly a resident
Of this city, but recently employed at the
COLORADO Springs Gazette office, has gone
to Chicago to reside.
The assortment of beer and liquor signs
on the 80 Ga 59 PARK 5en99 Rns p9
when they see them
Mrs. Leslie Carter will be seen in
season. Topeka stands a good chance of
securing the attraction.
Gath, the new five cent cigar, prom
5000 displayed in his window.
Mr.. Walter Pyles and Mr.. Harry Irwin
Santa F'e- viii leave in a few DAYS for
California to s! spend their vacations.
sleeping cars occupied By the Cryptic Ma
jolly enough for a Pullman porter.
J. M Frank is remodeling the building
of the rooms with a grocery store
Dr. H. c. Linn, formerly of Topeka,
has been appointed a member of the town
site board of Wagner, / t. and has left
Washington to take up his duties
Weather Observer t. B. Jennings is go
ing with the Cryptic Masons on the pill
grlmage to Pixies peak. The weather
will therefore go smash for a week.
George r. Waters of Fort Pillow post
of this city, has been appointed an aide
de-camp on the national STAFF for the
Grand Army encampment in Philadelphia.
The Wells Fargo company will Proba-
ply build a new. stone freight depot to
take the place of the old frame depot at
the Santa Fe station some time this fall.
The wire which is suspended between
the iron posts at the north and south en-
frances to the state house grounds mows
down a goodly crop of Wheelnan every
night
Rev J. NJ. Whitehead, Rev. c. S. Shelf
field and Rev. w B. Hutchinson of this
city will attend the meeting of the Kan
SaS RIVER Baptist association at Silver
Lake.
Mr.. NJ. o. Frost left Sunday for a trip
through the east. He will attend the
Grams union at Des Moines, Ia, before
returning.
The number of women who have Climb
ed TO the top of the state house done dur
ing the past few days Of excessive hot
weather IS surprising. Crowds OF them
go up every day.
A pile of sand on Kansas avenue be-
tween seventh and Eighth streets was
strung out to Seventh and Quincy this
morning when the water was turned on
to flush the cutters.
The Topeka tennis courts are in better
condition than ever before. The weeds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

custom house at Palomas, Chihuahua, a
few years ago.
Santa Teresa" he says, was i'm
plicated in that rebellion, which was
crushed in its incipiency. Every rebel
captured on this side of the line had a
picture of the woman in his possession
and on the back of the picture was in
scribed one of her prayers"
After the Palomas raid the Mexican
government made an effort TO appre
bend her, as she was looked upon as a
dangerous character. She escaped to
Ell Paso, however, and remained here a
year or more. While here she was Wis
tied by thousands. About a year ago
the woman disappeared from this local
ity and it afterwards turned out that
she had gone to Sonora and had taken
up her abode in the edge of the YaQui
villages, where she was safe from mo-
lestation by the Mexican government.
1t is believed she melted the Yaquis
to revolt. The woman is described as
frail and delicate looking. She I'M
doubtedly possesses great magnetic
powers. Harold and others are conf
dent that her presence in the Yaqui
country had a great deal to do with the
uprising now assuming alarming pro-
horizons
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ington to ask President Mckinley and
Secretary Alger to locate a military
camp near Atlanta, and also to select
this city as the federal prison site. 1t
was charged that Mayor Woodward
was accompanied by woman on this
trip, became intoxicated before reach
ing Washington and was unable to call
on the officials.
The mayors friends now say that the
committee enjoyed several social games
on the train, that some cold bottles
were opened, and that some of the men
who are now clamoring for his scalp
were also drunk. He threatens to name
these men in his defense.
The Reverend Doctor L. NJ Brough-
ton instigated the original charges
against the mayor. The discussion in
the council was spirited. One of the
men intimated that corporate interests
which had been opposed to the mayor
selected the men to invite the mayor
to drink. and that his present spree was
GUST Woodward from Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
ASKED TO RESIGN.
Atlanta Council Charged the Mayor
With Drunkenness.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. THE city coun-
ell Of Atlanta held a special meeting
Saturday evening and adopted resOlu-
ton demanding that Mayor James G.
Woodward submit his resignation at
once. The resolution decided that he
has neglected his official duties and
broken faith with the council touching
his promise of one month ago to alb
stain from excessive use of whisky and
thereby destroying his influence and re-
decting upon the fair name of the city.
Mayor Woodward has been asleep at
his home twenty-four hours, after "a.
four days spree, and when he was
aroused and told of the councils ac-
ton, he said that he would not resign,
and that he proposes to show that he
has been made the victim of designing
enemies. He asserts that he was per-
suaded 70 drink for the purpose of GUST
ing him from Office, enemies in the dis
guise of friends joining him in social
drinks.
Should the resignation not be submit
ted, as asked, the council will. begin
impeachment proceedings
Several months ago Mayor Wood
ward headed committee of twenty
leading citizens and started to Wash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

wildered as the car commenced to
travel fast down the incline and finding
himself in a dangerous situation lost
his head and turned the current on in
stead of reducing it.
The revised list of dead is as follows:
JOHN CARROLL, Bridgeport, con-
MRS. ARTHUR HOLMES. Bridge
port.
MRS. JOSEPH RUGELLS, Stratford.
JOSEPH HOTCHKISS, Bridgeport.
o. B. WELLS, Bridgeport.
MRS. FRANK BALLOU and two
children, aged 5 and years, Stratford.
VIM. H. HARVEY AND WIFE,
DANIEL GALvINAND JOHN GAL
BESSIE TOOMEY, Bridgeport.
SELECTMAN ELIAS E. BRADLEY
AND WIFE, Milford.
SYDNEY A PITT, Bridgeport.
PETER RING, Bridgeport.
HENRY G. COGGSWELL. Bridge
IRVING DORUS. Bridgeport.
PATRICK MDERMOTT AND WIFE
JOHN A. FLYNN, Bridgeport
THOMAS M'LALLY, Bridgeport.
WILL OSBORNE. Stratford.
MARGARET BRENNAN, Bridge
port.
MRS. M'DONALD. Bridgeport.
HOWARD BALDWIN, Stratford
TWO UNIDENTIFIED BODIES at
Stratford mOrgue.
INJURED.
Arthur Holmes, Bridgeport: left leg
crushed at knee, internal injuries; con-
dition serious.
Fred Hillercus, Shelton; scalp wounds
and internal injuries.
Charles Delaney, New York; son-in-
law of Mr.. Coggswen, internally in
jured.
Frank R. Knapp, Bridgeport, fracture
of the left leg and knee, collar bone
broken and body extensively lacerated-
Condition critical
Mrs Sydney a. Pitt. Bridgeport, right
leg fractured above and below knee, in
ternally injured.
Matthew Olbein. Bloomfield, fracture
of right wrist and scalp wound In
ternally injured.
George Garfield. Derby. bruised.
VIM Mccullough. Ansonia, internal
ly injured; will probably recover.
Mrs. NJ G. Farrell. compound frac-
ture of right leg, requiring immediate
amputation at the knee: strained back,
cut ankle and injured internally; cr1ti-
cal.
Bertha Rugg, aged s, arm broken
Edwin Rugg, aged g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
WOMAN STARTED 1T.
Santa Teresa Responsible For the
Yaqui War.

St. Louis, Aug. IA special to the
Republic from Ell Paso, Tex, says:
Santa Teresa, the Mexican woman,
who has long been revered as a saint
by the natives of Chihuahua and So
nora, and who is believed to possess the
power of healing the sick by the laying
on of hands, is believer to be more or
less responsible for the present outbreak
among the Yaqui Indians
George Harold, an old Texas ranger
now a policeman of FL Paso, saws that
he is confident that Santa Teresa is re-
sponsib1e for the outbreak Harold was
one of the officers who rounded up the
ringleaders that raided the Mexican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

Shirt Waists.
White ones that are mussed and
soiled will be half and less than half,
while the fresh and clean ones are
marked at prices that will sell them
selves. Colored Shirt Waists worth
up to $3.50 can be had for 81. Col
ored Shirt Waists worth up to ST. Is
can be had for 75c; dollar ones for
Soc, and Soc ones for 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
Suits for Travelling.

OI4HIO IOA oVCIIIAS0
Stylishly made and pretty cloths.
Prices, $3.50 up to S22.5O. These,
of course, are very much below the
opening prices.
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Skirts.

White P. K. with tunic founce,
that were $500, can be had for $3.50.
White P. K. Skirts with strapped
seams that were $3.50, now $1.OO !;
$1.25 ones, 75c. Linen Skirts with
white strapped seams, down from
$1.75 to 89c $3.50 Linen Skirts,
with tunic Aounce effect, down to
$1.OO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

The soothing and healing properties OF
CF5mterlafn'S Cough Remedy, its pleas
ant taste and prompt and permanent cures
have made 1t great favorite with the
people everywhere. For sale By all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

Sc salt cellars for. ......... lie
Glass sauce dishes for. $500. Sc
Wine glasses for ....~ &c
Egg glasses for. Sc
15c vases for ......... &c
1Oc spoonholders for. ...... Sc
15c jelly stands for ........ be
Zoe glass sauce dishes for =. sc
1Oc measuring glasses for =. sc
25c glass vases for. $500. Zoe
zoe glass cream pitchers 1Oc
Zoe covered sugar bowls. 1Oc
25c glass-top butter dishes. Toe
Zoe glass bowls Toe
45c water pitchers ........1 5c
Toe pitchers ...........25 c
75c cracker jars .25c
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
DnlAwAar CRY n1aa soHoot COMMEMORATIVE


DEtAwARE CITY HIGH school COMMENCEMENT
The Eighth Annual Commencement ex-
ercises were held Thursday evening in the
NJ. e. Church which was prettily decorated
with palms. other pofted plants and the
class colors. The relatives and friends of
the young graduates filled the church and
the Delaware City orchestra furnished
music in its usual delightful and, skillful
manner. While the orchestra played the
members of the School Board, ministers,
teachers and graduates marched up the
centre aisle TO the platform. Rev. H. s.
Thompson opened the exercises with prayer
which was followed by an address by the
president of the Board. The reading of
essays was the next interesting feature, the
essayisis being Eugene Householder. Anna
E. Hemphill, William o. Wingate and
Bessie Swan. William s. Hilles. Esq. then
made an earnest, stirring address which
held the attention of every one interested
in education. He paid tribute to our little
State, our country and our State College.
Certificates were awarded which were
designated as diplomas" The address to
the graduates was given by Rev. Arthur
T. Lewis and the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. H. 8. Thompson.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
DOES NOT SAY SO

The "Smyrna Times" says that Con
gresham Hoffe( ker months ago urged
the appointment Of Willis as census
director. Here is what the "Times'
says:
tsEx Congressman J. S. Willis is tc
be the supervisor of the census fol
Delaware. He is a Presidential apr
pointment, while the clerks are appoint
ed by Director Merriam, an equal
number from each of ihe two parties
Republican and Democrat. The ap-
pointment is considered set back to
Col. du Pont. Congressman Hoffecker
lad months ago urged on the President
his promise to give Mr.. Willis an APP
pointment, then thought to be con.
sulate, and when told by Director
Merriam that the President had intend
ed to appoint Mr.. Willis to the super
visorship of the Delaware census, Con-
gresham Hoffecker said that relieved
him of further concern. 1t is stated
in the Wilmington papers that James
W. Robertson would have been the
choices Of Col. du Pont and the Re-
publicans of that city, while Union Re-
publicans through the Congressman
would have urged John Satterfeld, of
Dover. ."-Wilmington Sun.
Notice the "Times" does not say
Mr.. Hoffecker urged Mr.. Willis as
Census Supervisor. The 'Sun" never
tell the truth except by accident. Its
office is to mislead, to deceive. No one
seems to father Mr.. Willis's appoint
ment, and it is not surprising; of all the
recent appointments this will be the
most unfortunate, when made.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
THE Laurel FIRE

An account of the devastating fiie at
Laurel with the losses reported appears
on our first page. 1t was sad fire to
many who lost their all. In few
years when the town shall be rebuilt
with handsome brick structures, wild
ened streets and other modern improve
ments the fire may be termed blessing
but to the sufferers such a statement
to-day sounds harsh and cruel. And
so it is. 1t is strange that necessary
lessons must be taught with means so
sadly cruel. Experience is, however
the only teacher many men will heed.
All have heard of the lack of water
facilities at Laurel though among the
largest and perhaps the wealihiest of
the towns In the State. Some of the
business men of the town have tried
for several sessions of the legislature
to secure water works but they. were
opposed by conservative" citizens.
They were defeated six years ago, and
again four years ago, in these efforts.
Last winter authority was given to
bond the town for $40, 900 for water
supply though violently opposed by
those who had defeated the scheme
previously, and to-day Conservatism"
is in large measure responsible for the
fact that all the business portion lies
in ashes and ruin. Here is a lesson for
other towns at the expense of Laurel.
1t IL generally believed that gamblers
are responsible for the fire; gamblers
gathered secretly in an unoccupied
room. The careless smoker and cigar
stump tell the rest of the story. Near.
ly ever town has its gamblers. Mid
dletown has. They are known to the
officers Of the law. Their place and
time Of meeting are also presumably
known. Their danger not only NOR
ally but in every way to the town
should be apparent. Here are lessons
to be learned.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, powder to be shaken into the shoes.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives
instant relief to corns end bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Cures swollen feet, blisters and callous
spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure
for ingrowing nails, sweating, hot, aching
feet. AT all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Trial package FREE by mail. Address,
Allen s. 0lmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
SEVERAL times during the past yeal

SEVERAL times during the past year
the TRANSCRIPT has published SER
mons or extracts from sermons by Rev.
Joseph Brown Turner. pastor of Dover
Presbyterian Church. The subject has
been bribery at elections as it has pre-
sented itself to the attention OF the
reverend gentleman at the State Capt.
tai. Among other public duties per-
formed with devotion to faithfulness
characteristic OF Rev. Mr.. Turner have
been those pertaining to the office OF
school director. On Saturday last the
Addicksites conceived the idea of re-
buking Mr.. Turner's fearless denunciai
tion of bribery by defeating his re-
election as a member of the chool
Board, rather they bad conceived the
idea before and undertook to carry IL
out at the school election last Saturl
day. They were defeated though the
vote was yery close being 10S tc 106.
Every Delawarean opposed to bribery
must rejoice at this another defeat of
sinful and selfish Addicksism in Della
ware
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
DELAWARE CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Patterson ATTENDED
the funeral of relative in Philadelphia OF
Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Belville is in Philadelphi,
with her sister, Mrs. Caldwell, who is i'll.
Mrs. Sarah McClain, of Philadelphia
spent Wednesday with her sister.
Miss Bessie Mills, of Wilmington, spen
Tuesday in town.
Mrs. Lavinia Smith, of Philadelphia, and
her daughter, Mrs. Bartlett, were in toWr
on Saturday to attend the funeral of ]. R
Pennington.
Harry C. Clark has the contract for build.
ing the permanent barracks at Fort Mott.
About thirty soldiers came to Battery
Point from Fort Mott on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Price and daughter,
of MilIlngton, were in town on Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Glare, of near Oxford, Pa, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza Gardiner.
Mrs. s. Dunlap spent Monday in W.T.
mington.
DR.. F. Belville has taken out letters Of
administration upon the estate of the late
j. r. Pennington.
Mrs. Hattie Travis, of Glassboro, N. j.,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. T. Cleaver.
Rev. George 8. Gassner has been placed
in temporary charge of the seamen's Mis-
sion in Philadelphia.
The Misses Colburn and their friends are
enjoying frequent sails on Mr.. Colburn's
yacht the Venitza.
Rev HI. 8. Thompson preached Baca-
laureate sermon in the M. E. Church Sunr
day evening. Rev. L. A. Oates assisted in
the service. The teachers s-four in number
school directors, and graduates marched
int, the church from the chapel to the
seats reserved for them. The church was
well filed.
The board walk leading from the Metho-
dist Church, is again in a dangerous condi-
ton.
Mrs. William Morris, Of Philadelphia, /
attended the funeral on Saturday.
The Clyde carried a limited number Of
passengers on Wednesday With two ex-
septicns The Is new one, even the
'aptain Is q stranger as Captain Yankirk
was unable to assume the duties
Mr. and Mrs. &. W. Dawson, Of Newark, |
pent Wednesday u the Piers stopping ~ I
lrisnd's ln town toE tea on their wag home.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
eJe STEIN 600.
INCORPORATED
incorporated Under the Laws Of Delaware
CAPITAL STOCK, $3.50, 900
Divided into 10000 Shares at S.
per share. Full Paid and
Non-ASSessable.

The COMPANY is formed for the purpos
tallow, leather, wool, furs, fertilizers. glue
etc., of doing general abbattoir, cold storage
and provision business, and acting as com
products.
The company has control and owns the
property and an old ana firmly established
business formerly belonging to J. CEIN e
CO., concerning the value of which there Is
no speculation, but absolute certainty, based
on the results of many years of success.
The officers and directors are substantially
the same gentlemen who have owned and
managed the business in the past, and have
been connected with the business m any years
and are capable, experienced and trustworthy
and will remain with the Company. The
business of ]. Stein q Co., during the last
1--WE years has earned an annual average
net profit of over ONE hundred per cent.
The company mas absolutely no Liabilities
There Is no bond or mortgage debt.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-01
published by request).
THE SOLDIERS PRAYER

'Tis night on Luzon's torrid plains,
And poisonous insects round me creep;
The winds are hushed dread silence reigns-
Now I lay me down to Sleep"
While raven night with sombre wings
Is brooding Ger the mighty deep.
And gloom enshrouds all earthly things.
"Ipray the Lord my soul to keep
And should my spirit wing its fight
Before the light of morn shall break.
o, guide me to the realms of light
IF should die before wake,
Hear Thou, o God, my earnest plea:
II then the golden thread should break
This prayer my mother taught to me-
Il pray the Lord my soul to take.
J. W. DurToN,
Oakland, Cal, May 2lst, 1899.