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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
FOOTPAD'S RICH HAUL.
E. NJ. Champion Robbed of Nearly
$1,000 In Houston.

Houston, Tex, April 6.-This morning E.
NJ. Champion, assistant treasurer of the
Houston Street Railway company, drew
s., 900 in currency for the purpose of pay
ing off his hands.
He placed the money in an inside pocket
and went to the post office and, within
100 feet of the building, was struck from
behind. knocked senseless and robbed of
all but $40. The affair occurred in the
able to detect the culprit.
Champion was taken to the police sta
ton in a dazed condition, and while there
pulled pistol from his pocket and at
tempted to blow his brains out, but the
cartridge failed to explode.
Detectives think they have a clew, but
are reticent.
Champion has bruise on his head, but
it is not serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
SUGAR TRUST METHODS.
Threatens to Refuse to Sell to San
Francisco Merchants.

san Francisco, April Elm order to
meet the opposition of two firms which
are selling little grocery trade sugar re-
fined in Hong Kong, the sugar trust has
cut the price of granulated sugar to
15-16c a pound. This decrease has
been more than met, and now, accord
ing to the Chronicle, the trust has no
titled dealers that it will not sell any
cube or any other qualities of sugar to
those who buy oriental graduated. 1t
is estimated that if there is no advance
in present prices, consumers of sugar
will save over IS, 900, 900 a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
THE CZAR'S BIRTHDAY
Will Probably Be Chosen For Assem-
bling the Peace Conference.

Berlin, April 6.-when Andrew D.
White, the United States ambassador,
yesterday told the correspondent here
of the Associated Press in reply to an
inquiry on the subject that he knew
nothing of the report that he had been
appointed to represent the United
States at the peace conference his APP
pointment had not really arrived owing
to the fact that Mr.. White deliberated
for a long while. After speaking to the
correspondent yesterday Mr.. White sent
a cable dispatch accepting the appoint
ment and today he informed the CORE
spondent that he believes four dele
gates and one secretary will be sent
to The Hague by the United States.
The secretary. he added, will be New
Yorker, a friend of President Mckinley
and most competent man.
Mr.. White further expressed the be-
lief that the conference will meet on
the cars birthday, May Is, and said
that the report that the delegates would
be instructed in a certain way was
premature and that in any case nobody
thinks of asking the United States to
reduce the size of its army. Mr.. White
also remarked that the United States
is deeply interested in the arbitration
feature to be discussed at the confer
ence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
BIG WHEAT SHORTAGE.
Latest Estimate is 2O,OOO,OOO
Bushels Below Last Year.

Chicago, April 6.-The Daily Trade
Bulletin publishes today a summary of
estimates by it's correspondents on the
area seeded to winter wheat and the
percentage of damage by the unsea-
sonabIe weather during the past two
months. The reports show: East of
the Allegheny mountains the damage
was slight as the crop was fairly well
protected by snow. The same is true
of Ohio and Michigan. In Indiana con-
siderable damage is reported, While in
southern Illinois the outlook is unfa-
vorable. In Missouri considerable dam
age has been sustained.
Reports from Kansas are decidedly
unfavorable and the loss in that state
damage is larger than generally antici-
pated. In the northern part of Ken
lucky the crop is in rather good cOndi-
ton, but in the southern part of the
state and in Tennessee the severe win
ter weather made inroads on the grow
ing crop.
In Iowa the loss is fairly large, and
in Nebraska the outlook is decidedly
discouraging. In Wisconsin the dam
age was rather serious. In California
the prospects are excellent. A sum-
mary of the reports in conjunction with
late state reports indicate that the con-
dition of the winter wheat crop of the
United States is not to exceed rs, which
even on the increased acreage would
produce not to exceed 355, 600, 900 bushels
to 1850, COO, 000 bushels or 20, 000 900 less
than last year.
States east of the Rocky Mountains
will probably show a shortage of 3d.
which will be partly reduced by the
increased production in California.
Seeding of spring wheat is decidedly
backward in Nebraska, Iowa, Mime
sofa, South Dakota, North Dakota. and
in the Rocky Mountain districts and
the outlook favors a decreased area.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
VANDERBILT SAILS.
w. z. Will Spend the Summer in
Europe.

New York, April civilian K. Van
derbit will sail for Europe today and
may not return until fall. It is report
ed that he will meet ]. Pierpont Morgan
abroad and that they will consult with
various large financial interests there
about the plans for New York Central
consolidation, the Union Pacific organi-
cation and other subjects, but Mr.. Van
derbilt's friends says he is going away
simply for pleasure. 1t is understood
however, that Mr.. Vanderbilt will visit
his racing establishment in France
Some years ago he bought and shipped
to France some exceptionally fine
American brood mares. He has now an
extensive racing establishment in
France and it is said that his colors
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
MAKE BIG DITCH.
Bids Opened For Work on the YazoC
Canal

Vicksburg, Miss, April 6.-Bids for
the excavation of 100000 cubic yards
of earth in the Yazoo canal were opened
by Major Willard yesterday. Nine bids
were received, the lowest being that of
yard. The highest bid was 221a cents by
Carney & Piper of Memphis. Five hun
dred and twelve thousand dollars is
available for the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
PROHIBITION DEFEATED.
s. b Dodge Turned Down as Mayor
of Beloit by Is Votes.

Beloit, April GA. B. Cotton, the pro-
Inhibition nominee for mayor, defeated S
H. Dodge, Republican candidate, and
present incumbent, by Is votes. Sam
Dunn, Republican, beat w. W. Nc
Cracker, Prohibition nominee and pres
ent incumbent, by 80 votes. Miss Katie
Holt, Republican, defeated, Miss Chloe
Pace, Prohibition nominee, and present
incumbent, by 119 votes The rest of
the Republican ticket had no opposi-
fiOh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
MRS. M'KINLEY AN HEIRESS
To Body of Land in the Ohio Oil
Region.

Canton, O.. April 6.-Mrs. Mckinley, wife
of the president her sisters and the heirs
of the late Geo. D. Saxton own the oil and and
vicinity of the Scio oil field. They did
not know it until informed by man who
wanted a lease. In looking up alb
stract it was discovered that the present
owner owns only the surface, James Sax
ton. father of Mrs. Mckinley, when he
sold it over thirty years ago having re-
served the mineral and under the surface
rights. A contract was made with the
SaxtOn heirs to sink a test well and if oil
is found to operate under royalties to the
heirs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
BREAK THE ENGINE.
Emporia Waterworks Closed by q
$1,000 Accident

Emporia, April 6.-The main shaft of the
big engine at the waterworks pumping
station broke yesterday. The engine was
at once shut down and no loss occurred
other than the break in the shaft. ]. ].
Edwards, chairman of the waterworxs
committee, says that the damage may
amount to over $1,000. The engine is
Manufacturing company of New York.
They have been wired and probably man
will start to Emporia to see what the city
can do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS.
The Woman's Foreign Board to Meet
In Topeka April IS.

The Woman's Foreign Mission board
of the southwest, headquarters at ST
Louis, and embracing the PRESBYTERIAN
churches located in Missouri, Kansas,
Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklaho-
ma, Indian Territory and Arizona will
hold its twenty-second annual meeting
in the First Presbyterian church of To
peka beginning Tuesday evening, April
25, with Y. P. S. G. E. rally
1t will continue through the 9th to
Which the public generally are invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
HUMOR CURE
For All Who Suffer from Skin
and Scalp HumorS.

To successfully treat torturing and disfg-
uring scalp, skin, and blood humors, with loss
of hair, requires humor cure, and such il
CUTICURA REsOLvENT, greatest of blood puri-
6ers and humor expelling remedies.
1t extends its purifying influence by means
of the pores to the surface of the skin, allaying
irritation, Inflammation, itching, and burn
ing, and soothing and healing external hui
mors, because of its power to neutralize
HUMoR GERMS which float in the blood and
circulating fluids. 1t purifies the fluids of the
bowels, liver, and kidneys, and maintains
them in a normal condition OF health, thus
removing common cause of yellow, notify,
greasy skin, pimples. blotches, and black
heads. Hence CUTICURA RESOLvEST used on
every occasion possible. with CUTIoURA (eint-
ment) and CUTICURA SOAP, externally, is the
readiest means of realizing that greatest Of
human blessings, as a skin without blemish and
a body nourished with pure blood"
Sold everywhere Price, Soc and ell PorrER D. C.
CoRr, Sole ProPs, Boston. HeW to Cure Runners, Tree
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
DAGUPAN EVACUATED
By the FiIipinos Under Fire From the
Charleston.

Manila, April 6.-The United States
cruiser Charleston, which has been cruis-
ing along the west coast of Luzon to the
north, sent a boat inshore near Dagupan
to make soundings. The insurgents OPEN
ed IRE, WoundinS United States officer.
me cruiser thereupon bombarded the
town. the insurgents eXacua ting il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Awakened Wanakoneta.

Wapakoneta. o.. April 6.-Sheets' bank
a Botkins, five miles north of here, was
entered by burglars at an early hour and
the safe blown open The strong box was
uninjured, but the explosion blew out the
whole front of the building and aroused
the whole town. The safe-blowers stole
team and buggy and hurriedly drove
AWAY. Their identitY is not known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Caramel Factory Burns.

Reading, Pa, April "a fire which orig
mated in the Hershy building, owned by
Milton Hershy of Lancaster and occupied
by the Lancaster Caramel factory, of
which he is proprietor, did over s1OO, 900
worth of damage this morning. The flames
spread rapidly and communicated with the
building of Bard. Reber & Co, hardware
dealers. The Hershy building was COM
pletely destroyed Bard, Reber & Co. lose
$4,000 their stock and their building
is damaged to the extent Of $4,000, par
TALLY insured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
$50 Marines For Cavite.

Philadelphia. April 6.-F4fty marines will
leave the League island navy yard tomor-
Joined by 200 more in New York and pro-
coed to San Francisco. From there they
will sail for the Philippines to join the
marine garrison now forming at Cavite.
This is the first installment of 1000 men to
be sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
SWALLOWS A WATCH.
Three Year-Old Boy at Baraboo, Wis,
May Die as Result

Baraboo, Wis, April 6.-Robert Os-
borne, 3-year-old son of l. T. Osborne,
Swallowed a small watch and chain last
evening. The timepiece has not yet
been recovered and fears are enter
tanned for the lads life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Wheat Is Dead

St. Louis April "a Post-Dispatch spe-
cia1 from Mason City, Ill, says: Nearly
al the wheat through central Illinois, from
DanVille to Havana, considered the best
portion of the state, is dead. There was
a large acreage sown last fall Farmers
are discouraged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Alger in Porto Rico.

Ponce, Porto Rico April 6-The United
States transport ingalls,, having on board
General R. A Alger, secretary of war,
and his party, arrived here at O'Clock
last night, 48 hours out from Kingston,
Jamaica All are well on board the
transport. The secretary and his party
will visit the town today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Rheumatism Cured.

We guarantee Regans rheumatism
Remedy to cure any case of Rheuma-
tism in so days or money refunded. Sold
for 81 per bottle by Swift & Holiday
Drug Co.. w. II. Wilson, and Arnold
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
CattIa For OkIahnma-

Eagle Pass, Tex, April 6.-Prolonge
drouth in south Texas is compelling stock
men to send their cattle to Oklahoma.
Three train loads left here for that terri
tory last night and two more today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Securing Recruits at Wichita.

Wichita, Kan, April 6.-Lieut. John
T. Haines of the Fifth cavalry has
opened recruiting station in Wichita.
Out OF Is applicants ten have been ac-
cepted. The men expect to go to Ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
nae Kaiser Is Convalescing.

Berlin, April 6.-Emperor William is
recovering from the severe attack of
rheuma tism which for a week past has
neceSsitated his remaining part of the
time in bed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
WIFE BEATING SUSTAINED
BY Judge In the Police Court of st.
Louis.

ST. Louis, April "a decision was
rendered by Judge Peabody in the city
police court today that under certain
conditions a husband has the right to
beat his wife. The case was of one
Bernard Kretzer, charged with bSating
his wife because she would not agree
with him in the management of their
children.
Judge Peabody said in passing judg-
ment:
I'm this case the wife was more
guilty than the husband for trying to
contradict and thWart her husbands
will in the presence of the children and
setting them bad example which he
had a right to rebuke. There are times
when a wife irritates her husband to
such an extent that he cannot control
himself and uses his hand or fist. AS
long as no serious harm is done don't
believe in punishment"
The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. have
opened a job department on their sec
ond floor where they keep all the soiled,
stained or otherwise damaged goods TO
be found in their entire establishment.
Whenever they advertise any of this
class of goods it is ALWAYS under Job
Department" heading. Remember this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Wheat Drops in Chile.

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Tex, April
6.-There has been a heavy fall in the
price of wheat in the Chilean market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

We mend and sew on buttons free
American Steam Laundry. Tele. BAL
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-11-16

Between Austin H. Swack-
hamer, complainant, and On Bill, &c
The Trustees OF the Method Order of Pubiica-
idst Chapel in North Wood ton.
bury, defendants.
1t satisfactorily appearing TO this Court that
the defendants 1.-THE Trustees of the Methodist
the bill Of complaint in this cause mentioned Is
unknown, and that none Of the officers or
directors of the SAID defendant corporation can
be found within this State 1t is on this Second
day Of November, eighteen hundred and ninety
nine, motion OF A II. Swackhamer the com
piainant ordered that the unknown owners Of
all that certain lot or piece of land situate with
In the bounds of the City OF Woodbury., in the
County of Gloucester, aud state of New Jersey
and bounded as follows, viz
Beginning at a stone for corner TO Captain
Angles land standing In the line OF Howell 3
iand, and thence running BY said Angles land
south thirty degrees and hftsen minutes west
three chains and twenty seven links 20 g stone
in the lineof said Angles land in the northeriy
line of new street or alley laid out py the said
James Mann ,theace along the same South sixty
nine degrees and forty -hve minutes east seven
ty-six links and half TO corner Of said James
Manns lot, thence by the same north thirty
degrees and fifteen minutes east three chains
and twenty-seven links to stake for & corner
on the lire OF Howels land aforesaid, and
thence along the same moth sixty nine degrees
and forty five minutes west seventy-six and a
/ half links to the place of beginning.
| Containing twenty FIVE hundreths Of an acre.
| be the same more less, do appear, plead.
answer or demnr to the complainsnt's bill on or
before the THIRD day of May next, or that in
\ default thereof. such decree be made against
them. as the Chancellor shall think equitable
and just
And it is further ordered that this order sh all
within twenty days hereafter be published In &
newspaper printed at Woodbury., in this State,
and continue therein at least once week, to
within ten days of the expiration of the time
herein limited to appear, plead, answer or
demur ALEX, 7. MCGILL.
1916 80 6mos. c.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-11-16
CLARKsBORo.

Mr.. VIM. Wills and family moved to
Phila. last Tuesday.
Mrs. Singiser, of Mechanicsburg, Pa, is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Scott Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas stratton, of Mt
Royal, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. Packer at Bridgeton.
The masquerade party held at VIM.
Kesting's on Wednesday evening of last
week, was much enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. VIM. Hollis, of Alexander, Va, has
been the guest of his parents for several
days.
Mrs Charles Higgins is visiting her sis
ter Miss Lizzie Branin at Salem.
Several friends of Miss Lille Shute, gave
her surprise party on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Cyrus Brown aud wife spent Friday
with Mrs. Urah in Phila.
The Epworth League social held at the
home of Mr.. Nathan Hoffman last Friday
evening was a pleasant affair. The chill
dren gave number of recitations and read
ings. Martie Kircher gave two excellent
Rotations She has quite a talent in this
line which il cultivated would make her a
fine elocutionist. The vocal duet by Lulu
There was an admission fee of five cents by
which small amount was added to the
treasury. After the peanut hunt which
caused a great deal of merTiment among
the children, refreshments were served
Master Sammie Shute won the prize in the
chase for peanuts, finding n,
A poverty social, for the benefit of the
Sunday School. will be held in Mantus
Grove school house on Saturday evening
An admission fee will be charged according
to the dress but will not exceed 10 cents
Ice cream and cakes will be for sale. Pho
nograph and musical entertainment will
| be given.
Professor Smith, of Pennsgrove was il
| town last week.
Extra meetings, conducted by Miss Glars
Boyd, an evangelist of Philadelphia, is be.
| ing held in the NJ. Z. church nightly. Mis-
Boyd will continue the meetings next week
The topic for discussion at the Micklet0r
Grange this week is "Are the American
People as Nation too Ambitious?" Fol-
two evenings past Mrs. Sue Smith has beer
giving very interesting talks on her recent
trip to California. These talks are mucl
enjoyed by the members.
! Miss Lois Croft, of Camden, has beer
visiting Miss Nettie Smith.
VIM Bishop, minister of Railway, at
sended meeting in the Friends Meeting
| House last week.
Mrs William Ogden has been visitin.
her daughter Mrs. Clayton Thomson.
Mr.. Frank Henry who has been sufferin,
with a slight attack of scarlet fever is abb
to be out.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-11-16
swEpEsBoRo.

Mrs. James Skirven, of Baltimore, Md,
has been spending few days with her
uncle, Samuel A. Croft.
Mrs. Emma Bellville, of Wenonah, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs Lydia Talman
and other relatives here.
Mrs. Clayton Eastlack is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Alonzo Vanneman at Bridgeton.
Miss Emma Adams, of Phila., has been
the guest of her sisters. Mrs Mary Daley
and Mrs Joseph A. Rulon here.
B. r. Motfett and wife spent Sunday
with relatives in Camden.
Mr.. Mannel Stratton, of Philada., spent
Sunday with John F. Meley and family.
Evart NJ. Zane returned home on Tues
day evening from Brooklyn, n Y. where
he has been spending few days.
Mrs. Harry McCollister entertained on
Thursday of last week, Mrs. Chas. Woehle,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. John
Winterbottom, of Wissahickon, Pa.
Mrs. Sarah P. Batten and Mrs. Eueline
Batten. of Woodbury., have been the guests
of Miss Edith Batten, and Mrs. John S.
Batten here.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Bamford, of the
18th U. S. Infantry stationed at Cuba, Miss
Randall and Mrs. Morford, of Germantown,
Pa, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gwynue, of
Salem, visited John c. Rulon and family
last week.
The Junior Epworth League held a
delightful entertainment at the home of
Mr.. William Holman on Saturday evening.
There was only the slight difference OF
q -.
the Junior Epworth League to the Auburn
church and the amount reported in our
notes last week. The League donated 81
to the rebuilding fund of the church.
Mrs. William L. Moore, OF CIaremore,
Indian Territory, with her two children,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Moore here
William Moore is expected to come on and
visit his parents later which no doubt will
be great pleasure to himself and his many
friends here.
Mrs. Julia Neafsay, of Woodbury., spent
last week with her sister here.
Mrs. Mary E. Black has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Louis Trimnell, al
Malaga.
Miss Margerie Davis, of Richmond, Va.
is visiting her cousin Mrs. Edgar Bolton.
Mrs. G. D. Lippincott, Mrs. John S
Batten and Mrs. /. H. Vanneman attended
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Lower Di
vision, held recently at Salem.
The Farmers Institute to be held here
this week promises to be Of more than or.
binary interest, Judging from the excellent
program prepared.
We understand that the large organ in
Trinity church is to be removed from the
gallery and placed in the body of the
church near the pulpit.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-11-16

An attempt was made last night to rob
the Williamstown post Office. A hole
large enough to admit mans hand was
bored in a shutter, and the bolt drawn,
then corner was cut in the glass with 8
diamond and the window catch turned, and
entrance effected.
The blowers on the night shift at the
factory, passing the Office at o'clock, saw
light moving around and went TO inves
tigafe, and the man fled. They followed
and the man finally made a stand and
threatened to shoot if pursued further
Discretion being the better part of valor
under the circumstances, the men turned
back.
Investigation of the office showed moth.
ing taken, but the offices stock of postalI
and stamped envelopes were packed, ready
for removal
There is no cline to fhe rohfers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-11-16
Meme rfsi.

The following resolutions were adopted
by Harrison Conclave. No. 1l3, Improved
Order Heptasophs OF Mullica Hill, n j.,
November 6, 1888:
WHEREAS. Our brother, William Burning
departed this life in NulIica Hill, the
alst ult., after short illness, therefore
be it
ResolUed, That while we bow in sub
mission to the will OF Him who doeth all
thing well, we mourn the loss of ouI
departed brother, who was kind husband
loving father, warm friend, and true
hearted Christian. and we extend oul
most heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
widow and children.
ResoFred, That these resolutions BE-
spread upon the minutes. and a copy be
forwarded 10 the bereaved family, and also
be published in the Consultation and GLoU.
cEsTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
AARON M. RIDGwAY, Archon,
J. II. MoUEcE, Sec'y.
VIM. F. IREDELL, Treas,
E. L. STRATToN, Financier.