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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
ALTGELD AGAINST GOEBEL
Illinois Man Takes a Hand in the
Kentucky Fight

Louisville KY, Aug. 1-Democrats
in this city were stirred up by the
publication in a local paper of severe
attack made on VIM. GOebel and Ken
lucky politics by ex-Gov. John p Ait
geld of Illinois. The letter was written
BY request of the editor Of the paper.
1t is as follows:
Chicago, Ill, Aug. Your tele-
gram received. If we are correctly IN
formed in regard to the conditions IN
Kentucky, the real question presented
there is whether fraud, trickery, thug
ism and crime shall be permitted to tr1-
umph and inasmuch as these elements
can always be controlled by corruption
lists the question brOadenS out and be-
comes one of national Importance. For,
if these elements are to triumph in
Kentucky, it means that they will have
a comparatively easy road to travel
in other sections of the union, and 1t
means that political conventions, in
stead of being run by the people, and
carrying out the policy and will of the
people, will be run by men who betray
the people, and will be controlled by
those interests that plumber the coun-
seViewed from that standpoint, it is
apparent that the very existence of the
Democratic institutions is involved, and
that consequently it is the duty of ev-
cry man who loves his country to DO
what he can to crush out these cOndi-
lions. But whether it would be advis-
able for me to go to Kentucky and
make speeches or not will depend on
circumstances. It will depend largely
upon what the people of Kentucky do
themselves. If they show a disposition
to rescue their state from the control
Of rotten politics, and they conclude
that I can help them, I will gladly do
what I can, and think a similar spirit
will be found all over the country On
the other hand. if the people Of Ken
lucky should in the end show them
selves to be Indifferent, then it is clear
that no outsider could do any good
there. Very respectfully, yours.
JOHN P. ALTGELD
''P. Shocking at the situation from
this distance, it seems to me as if a new
Democratic ticket for state officers
would be the salvation of Senator
Blackburn, for it would result in bring
ing out a full Democratic vote; where
as, if there is no new ticket put up and
the Disguised Democrats should remain
away from the polls, as they are liable
to, then he would be in great danger"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
BEAR MURDERS A CUB.
Finished Its Work by Holding the Cub
Under Watsr In a Tank

Trenton, N. J., Aug. IA few days
ago Park Superintendent Harry S.
Smith placed three cubs in the bear pit
at Cadwalader park with an old bear.
At first the old bear seemed to take
kindly to the newcomers, but soon be-
came annoyed at their playfulness.
The climax came when one of the
cubs bit the old bear on the leg. The
latter seized the cub in its paws, and
holding it in a vice-1ike grip bit it furi-
Ously- superintendent Smith and sew
eral guards attacked the old bear with
pitchfOrl1s and other weapons, but their
blows seemed only to increase the bears
anger toward the cub. It seized the cub
by the throat and then, giving it a last
bite, deliberately carried it to the tank
in the pit and held it under water until
life was extinct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
The Burlington Route a Good Rail

East-bound from the Missouri River
to st. Louis, Chicago, it runs the finest
trains, wide-vestibuled, Pintsch lighted
throughout, with the Burlington's cele-
brated free chair cars, dining cars
Pullman sleepers.
North-bound: two daily trains, per-
fectly equipped, to Omaha, Sioux City.
ST Paul.
Northwest: from fifty to five hundred
miles saved from the Missouri River to
the Northwest by the great time saver
the Billings Route
West: from the Missouri River to
Colorado and beyond, two great trains
daily.
1850 miles of standard railroad. The
pioneer in courteous treatment Of
travellers.
The main Travelled road-every ticket
agent has tickets reading over the
Great Burlington Route.
J. G. BRAMHALL
T. P. A, 1923 Main Street
Kansas City, Mo-
L. W. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager,
st. Joseph, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
KICKED THE MINISTER.
Alleged Brutal Assault stirs Up the
People of Pewee Valley, Ky.

Louisville, Ky..A 11.-Pewee Valley,
near this city, is in high state of in
Douglas Forest, by A. Foreman, man
ager of the Village inn. Mr.. Forest is
in a critical condition and his physicians
believe he canOt recover. The assault
is said to have been without justifica-
ton and cowardly, as the aged minister
IS in delicate health, while Foreman is
a big man.
The citizens of the Valley held an in
dignatiOn meeting last night and steps
were taken towards the prosecution of
the innl1eeper. The trouble was caused
by the minister deciding to change his
place of residence. This angered Fore
man, who, it is alleged, attacked the
old man, knocking him down and kick
ing him in the face and sides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
THREW COINS AT BOYS.
It Cost McCune $16o to Allow His
Temper to Get the Best of Him.

his anger to get the better of him at a
picnic at York Furnace, James NcCune,
an eccentric character of Martie is out
S160 in gold. He is accustomed to save
his pennies and finally convert them in
to So and SO gold coins, and his many
queer habits have made him the butt of
many juvenile pranks.
At the picnic some boys slipped stones
into his pockets, and on discovering the
trick McCune became furious and
chased his tormentors, hurting at them
the stones in his pockets. In his ex-
element he forgot about his gold pieces,
and before discovering what he was do
ing had thrown at the boys twelve SO
and eight IS gold coins He became
like an insane man upon discovering
what he had done. for none of the
money was recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE.
Guilty of Murder In Porto Rico Ma
tive Newspapers Protest.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. II
The provincial court has passed the
death sentence upon Henry James, an
American, who, as the evidence brought
out in his trial showed, was guilty of
murder in having fired into a crowd,
killing a boy. The native newspapers
protest against the execution of the
sentence. Their contention is that the
death penalty is against the traditions
Of Porto Ricans, declaring that the act
of the state in taking the life of a eiti-
zen is equally as criminal as the Of
Tense of the person so put to death.
Only one death sentence has occurred
in Porto Rico in ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
Tours In the ROCKY Mountains.

The Scenic Line Of the World" the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad offers to
tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts, and to the
transcontinental traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains.
all through tickets available via either
The direct line to Cripple Creek, the
greatest gold camp on earth Double
daily train service with through Pull
man palace and tourist sleeping cars
between Denver, San Francisco and
Los Angeles, and Denver and Portland
The best line to Utah, Idaho, Montana
OREGON and Washington via the ogden
Gateway Write S. K. Hooper, G. p.
& T. A, Denver, Colorado, for illustrated
descriptive pamphlets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
National Encampment,- @. A. b at
PHILADELPHIA

Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Baltimore and Ohio official route for
Missouri veterans.
Has three daily trains leaving st.
Louis 500 a. m, sos p. m, 2:35 a. m,
running through Cincinnati, Cumber-
land, Martinsburg, Harper's Ferry,
Washington and Baltimore. The COM
Portable route. the picturesque route,
the historic route.
Rate, one cent per mile. Passengers
can return via another route, by pay
ing a slightly higher rate.
For all information and G.. A. r. edi-
ton Book of the Royal Blue" address
G. B. WARFEL,
Assistant G. p A,
St .oIlia No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
WIPED OUT A TEXAS PEST.
Prairie Dogs Caught by the Thousands
In a New Kind of Tran

Austin, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE prairie dogs
in the Texas Panhandle are being eradi-
Gated by means of a new device for
catching them which has been adopted
by all the ranchmen and farmers of
that section
On one large ranch over 1900 were
captured and killed last week. The
trap is placed over the animals mound
from the hole. This pest has been de-
strOying over so per cent of the grow
ing crops and grass in this section an
nuaIIy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
Funston Avenged His Horse.
TManila Co. LesIie's Weekly.l

LAIdlIIIId NuI- L1s5IIs ; W EEAIy-I
Col. Funston sat on his horse, watch
his Kansas boys fire at the enemy at
CalOocan when an orderly came up
with the commanding generals compli-
ments, and an order to stop firing.
Cease firingl" shouted the colonel.
Only a few of the nearest men heard
him. and the firing kept on.
Cease firingi" ordered the colonel
again, and this time the bugle gave
forth the peal and the firing, after scat
tering, stopped altogether Just then a
ball from the Insurgents drilled the
neck of the colonePs pony. Quick as a
flash Funston whirled around, fire in
his eyes.
Commence fring!" he shouted, at
the top of his voice give 'en - at
900 yardsl"
1t took three or four rounds Of am
munition all along the line to avenge
that horse, though the colonel still rides
it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
Professional Rider Decides to Follow
the Races With Tod Sloan.

New York. Aug 11-Edward c. Bald.
the professional bicycle racer, has prac-
tically decided to abandon the field in
which he has excelled for several years.
He will leave for Europe aboard the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse with Jockey
Tod Sloan. The noted cycler con-
templates following the horses on the
other side under the tutelage of the
midget pilot of thoroughbreds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

vote myself to private business. making
a pastime of my horses
Mr. Croker said substantially the
same thing in 1897" suggested the re-
porter.
Mr.. Whitney laughed and replied:
Il mean what say. Yes, / shall go
to Saratoga within a day or two, but
not for politics No, | will not discuss
how the Democrats should act to win,
nor viii I express any preference for
the presidency or any other Office"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
An Work

And no play isn't good for anyone. Just
quit and have an enjoyable days outing
at FIT. Riley, Thursday. Aug. II. Special
train leaves over the Union Pacific at
7:S0 a m Leaves Fl. Riley D. m.
Round trip, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

Go to FIT. Riley with the special ex-
cursion train over the Union Pacific,
7:3O a. m, Thursday, Aug Il. Leaves
returning P. m. Round trip, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm Cuts, bruises
stings. sprains. DR.. Thomas Electrical
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-11
BALD QUITS CYCLING.

q. q. CLEMENS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
FABRIC OF FALSEHOODS.
Mercier's Talk About Franco
man War in 1894,

Berlin, Aug. 15.-Ihc statements made
by Gen Mercier regarding the imminence
of war between Germany and France in
1894 are branded lies III the foreign Of
fee here. All the diplomats who were in
active service at that time Indignantly
deny the statement. Count Won Bue-
low. minister of foreign affairs. and
Lieut.-Gen. Won Gossler, minister of war,
said:
Gen. Merciers statements are a gross
ahric of falsehoods. The incident be-
tween CasimirPerier and Count Won
Mucnster did not cause strained relations
between Germany and France The Ger
man government ut no time thought of
the possibility of war with France ON ac-
count of the DreyfuS affair."
London, Aug. Diplomats in Lon
don are astoniShed at the effrontery of
Gen MERCER in reiterating under oath
the exploded fiction of the hair breadth
escape of the continent from Il Franco
German war. At the time of the first
DreyfuS trial it was common knowledge
in every embassy in Europe that Mai
Schwarzkoppen was prepared to deny un-
der oath. with the sanction of the Ger
man government, that he had ever had
any illicit dealings with DreyfuS. He
had prepared Il pamphlet thereon. ready
10 issue some eighteen months ago. after
the Zola trial. but the Berlin authorities
did not think it advisable. because Italy
had ordered Lieut.. Col. Pannizardi to
preserve silence in the affair.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
Now REGARDED
AS AN OUTLAW.
Warrant for Guerin's Arrest Issued
Police Awaiting Orders
from Our Government.

Paris, Aug. 15.-The warrant for the
arrest of NJ. Guerin, president of the
Anti Semitic league, who, with sympa-
thIzcrS, has been barricaded since Satur-
day last in the offices of the league, has
been placed in the hands of Magistrate
Fabre. Guerin is now regarded as an
outlaw in state of rebellion since his
notification of the issue of the warrant.
He cannot claim the right of a citizen
OF exemption from arrest from sunset to
sunrise, and the persons guarding the
headquarters of the league. numbering
about forty, are in the same box. Strict
orders have been given to arrest every
one attempting to enter or leave the
building. Three of Guerin's friends who
attempted to leave the place this morn
InE We're arrested. They all carried six
chamb"red revoly@rs and hatchets and
what the Frcnchmcn designate as
'American knuckle-dusters. otherwise
braSS knuckleS. The prefect of police is
still awaiting orders from the govern
n"nt III regard to the action to be taken
against Gue"in. The leading Jews of
Europe are arranging for Il meeting III
Switzerland i'll order to form an interna-
tonal association for their defense
against the crusade of the Anti Semites
and to protect the Jews in France after
the DrcyfIS court t-martial is ended.
At the annual banquet of BonapartiSts
today. NJ. Mignot presiding. telegram
from Prince Victor Napoleon was read.
saying he relied on the various commit
tees to act cnergetically under the pres
"nt grave circumstances. The reading
of the telegram was greeted with shouts
of 'NIvc Fcmpereur" "Niye GIlerin.
The young RGyaiists also assembled at
a banquet at ST. Maur today. in honor of
the name day of the Duchess of Or
leans. Violent attacks were made on
the recent measures of the government.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
REV. PAUL GEYER
DIES SUDDENLY.
The Former Vicar General of La
Crosse Diocese Victim
of ApopleXY.

Eau Claire, Wis, Aug. 10 Special.
-Rev. Paul Geycr, pastor of the German
Catholic church of the Sacred Heart in
this city, formerly vicar general of the
diocese of La Crosse, died suddenly of
apoplcxy at o'clock this morning He
had been awakened by his distress and
called the hOusekeepcr, Hannah o keefe,
who summoned DIR. Selhach and Father
kccfer. Nothing could he done to save
him. He was about o3. greatly beloved
by his parishiOners. He was widely
known. Father Geyer held mass last
night and heard confessions till five min
utcs past midnight
Fond du Lac. Wis, Aug. 1I.-l Spe-
cial. james Griffith, one of the pioneer
residents of this county, passed away at
his home in RoScndale at the A." of 30
years. He was born in Monmouth, Eng,
IN 1900. For tifty-four years he had re-
sided III this country. spending all of thAt
time, with the exception of three years
children, James and Elijah and Mrs.
Roy Duel. RoSendalc; Mrs. Thomas Ed
mundS. McCloud. KaS.. and Mrs. Jennie
Sheldon, Winchester, Kas.
Baraboo, Wis. Aug. ID Special. =
Mrs. Edward Harvey, aged %, died yes
terday from cancer in the stomach.
Black River Falls Wis, Aug. ID
died at his home last night; aged go
years. lie WAS a native of New York
and came to Wisconsin i'll 49,. During
his entire life he was Il great temperance
worker He east his first presidential
vote for William Henry Harrison.
Mrs. Ernest Festcrlin=, aged - years,
is dead. \ husband and two children sur
yivc.
John Hofr died last night
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
FIGHT WITH KNIVES.
BarbariC Method of Settling a
Quarrel Over Property-One
of Them will Die.

La Sale, H., Aug. ia feud of long
standing between Henry Barber and Jo-
seph Armstrong, brothers-in-law and
prominent citizens of Sheridan, broke
out in street fight with knives, and as 4
result Barber will die
The trouble originated in the division
Of the property of the late j. S. Arm
strong. Il wealthy farmer. The men met
III front of a restaurant on the busiest
thoroughfare of the village and began
fighting almost at once. Armstrong drew
Il knife and attacked Barber, and Il bat
tie with knives followed. 1t ended with
Barber being struck down in Il dying CON
dition, one cut on his leg being eighteen
inches long, extending from hip to knee
Armstrong was arrested at once.
Both men are prominent, Barber being
a candidate for nomination for county
treasurer at the last election and Arm.
strong a grain dealer known on the Chi
cago board of trade. The prominence of
the participants and the condition of
Barber. coupled with the fact that thu
men are relatives. have placed the town
in n frenzy of excitement
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
Barron Man Runs Up Against smooth
Men in Chicago.

Chicago. H., Aug. 15.--Goorge Hutch
ingS, Il farmer from Barron. Wis, sold
some cattle i'll Chicago, Saturday. and
with $50 in his pocket, went To Lincoln
park yesterday afternoon. While i'll the
animal house he WAS approached by a
stranger, who introduced himself as
James Forrrestcr. Hutchings found him
agreeable, and, when Forester asked
him to accompany him to one Of the sheds
near by. he accepted, inasmuch az he was
told he would he shown a way to make Il
fortune III a short time. In the shed the
farmer and Forester met two other men
who We're friends of the latter. After Il
few minutes, three little shells Were pro
duccd. and with these, HUtching$ was
told, he could become wealthy in his ma
tive town.
Not in Barron the farmer said. 4
know all about those shells. | have read
about them in tn" Barron papers
Then he turned and ran. Forester
was after him in a moment. and, it is
said. seized 500 which lutchings had
in his hand. Park Policeman IIcnncn-
berg saw the chase and arrested Forrcs
ter but the other two mcm in the shed
escaped. Hutchings accompanied the Of
fcor and prisoner to the station, and
there he was told that Forester was
Shcrin. a noted crook.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
HOME FROM ALASKA.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. ID. Thomas of CHI p
pcwa Falls Have Returned.

Chippewa Falls. Wis. Aug ID Spe-
cial. J. u. Thomas and wife of this
city have returned from Alaska, after
over Il wear in the extreme North, most
of which was spent in ATTITUDES from
300 To 1000 miles north of Dawson City.
The ThomascS left with gold mining aS
their object, but after striking the north
crn FL Dorado decided that numbering
WAS the more profitable and certain. and
have been operating a portable saWmill
during their stay in Alaska. following the
proSpcctorS to til" extreme North. They
left Dawson June t. coming down the
Yukon to 81. Michael in Il roWhuat. Mrs
Thomas Is one of the few American
women who have Wintrrcd so far with
in the Arctic circle, and while not par
ticularly in love with the home of The
frost king. is enthusiastic on Alaska and
its prospects. They report that Il great
many of the miners have been di>lP
pointed and that n number from the
Northwest will return pcnnl"SS. They
have not dcci,icd to return t. Alaska. and
VIII not make definite arrangements for
Sanp time
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-19
WHIPPED THE REBELS.
Third Infantry Attacks a Strong
Force of Insurgents.
cuFII THE FILIPINOS.
- states Troops Defeat
Body of Insurgents at
Quiugua.

,-9o Aug. 15.-Scouts belonging to
rb,rd infantry, located at Baliuag,
II -ored strong force of insurgents
a...,c5,d III the vicinity of that town.
rb.r attacked the rebels, and the fight
-.5rnad until re-enforcements came up
Ill tya field pieces of the Third artil
The insurgents were then shelled
n their trenches and driven back to
". hills The American loss was one
g5.ls5 ana two wounded.
III. rebels continue TO threaten the rail-
,,a3 track At various places. A band of
,b.,ty was discovered tearing up the rails
/. M vicinity Of the bridge at Bigaa. A
as,-aI IF The Sixteenth infantry surprised
,bs gang and drove them from the line,
l1snr nue of their number.
force of United States troops from
o.ine4g f0ur miles northeast of Malolos,
s,4 from RaIiuag. near Bustos, about six
r,ilas northeast Of Quingua, encountered
E.ay TIE insurgents, estimated at about
-al hrf way between BustoS and Quin-
raa In thg engagement that ensued the
i.I.njnos we're severely punished and
s.affqref the Americans lost one man
Gsn Wheaton with the troops at Calu-
Igt made 4 reconnaissance on Angeles.
abauf faur miles 10 the northwest, where
II found 5oa Il the enemy. He silenced
tAeI- ire aHi then returned to Calulut.
Th. aited States warshipS Baltimore
ard Concord have made an unsuccessful
a,tsr,nt .s tow off the United States
.ra7sparf Hooker formerly the Panama.,
which ground in the north channel off
fa-rpgI0r island D week ago. 1t is now
believed ta he impossible to float the
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