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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
TROLLEY CARS COLLIDE.
Thirty Persons Injured, Three of Them
Fatally, on a Pennsylvania
Electric Line.

Philadelphia, Aug. pa head-end
collision between two trolley cars oc-
CURED today on the Norristown, Chest
nut Hill & Roxborough railway, in Ply
mouth township, Morton county, a few
miles north of this city. Thirty persons
were injured.
The following are believed to be fatal
ly hurt and are in the Charity hospital
at NOrristOWn:
John Parson, Philadelphia, internal
injuries and several ribs broken; VIII
liam HartStine, West Point, Pa, in
ternal injuries and ribs broken; Mrs.
Bridget Nunan, seriously injured about
the body
Others badly hurt but not fatally in
jured are:
Mrs. Julia Meslin, Norristown, and
Miss Alice RIcGuigan, Philadelphia, who
are also in the hospital.
The railway is a single track road
with switches. The passengers of the
south bound car assert that the motor
man failed to wait at the switch for
the arrival of the car going north and
the accident resulted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
WARR1Na pEMooRATs.
Trying TO Settle Their Differe noes a
Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 21.-The
Democracy of Wyandotte county, which
has for the last four years been split
into three warning factions, is now IN
dergoing mending which the leaders
hope may result in a reuniting of the
elements.
A meeting with this end in view was
held Saturday afternoon in Kansas
City, Kan, which was attended by sew
eral representatives of each faction.
Little was actually accomplished, but
the promoters of the movement are
gratified at getting the men in the
same room. 1t is thought that the pres
the movement of reunion and recon-
struction because there is nothing ex-
cept local election. Nothing except
county Offices are to be filed this fall
and the leaders hope by getting to-
gether on these to be able to present a
solid front in the presidential and state
campaign next year.
Another meeting will be held next
SATURDAY..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
ORUsHED no DEATH.
Jack Mcfarland Caught Between
Steam Engine and Thresher.

Atwood, Aug. 21.-Jack Mcfarland of
Holmes, Kan, was crushed and in
stantly killed Saturday evening at 6
O'Clock while attempting to make a
coupling between the steam engine and
thresher owned by A. Liman. They
We're at work at the home of John
Focke. eleven miles northeast of this
city. Mcfarland was the sub-engineer
and in his attempt to make a coupling
ran the engine too far back and was
caught between the engine and feeder
and instantly killed
A coroner's jury was summoned,
which completely exonorated the
threshing crew from all blame He was
"a years old and carried 81, 900 insurance
in the Modern Woodmen. His remains
viii be shipped to his relatives at
MarySViIle, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

REELECTION OF a BACHELOR,
From the New York Press.l
Until Eve had children she was just
looking for trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

As far as comfort goes. there isn't
any difference between marrying for
money without love and marrying for
love without money. ---.-----
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
TO BUILD a CLUB HOME
Wellington Raising a Fund For
House of PUBLIC Benefit.

Wellington, Aug 21-The City FEEDER
alton of Clubs has succeeded so far in
raising nearly $500 for the purpose of
building their club house. All of this
amount except 500, which was raised
by giving public entertainments, has
been raised by popular subscription
The ladies want not less than 81, 500 and
can use any sum over that amount.
The club building viii be so arranged
that it may be used as a House of Rest
for farmers wives who come to the
county seat to trade; a place where
railroad men may go and While away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Her Skull Crushed.

Wellington, Aug. 21.-The 4-year-old
daughter of Tom Whaley, living seven
miles east of Wellington, was kicked by
a horse yesterday and her skull crack
ed in three places. The horse kicked
her in the back of the head, breaking
the skull. She was thrown against a
2x4 timber, and the frontal bone split
open, leaving her brain exposed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Crushed undsr the Cars.

Emporia, Aug. 21-Fred Smith Of
Grand Rapids, Mich, while attempting
to board a moving passenger train on
the Santa Fe near the junction Satur-
day afternoon, fell under the cars and
had both legs crushed to a pulp up as
far as his knees. They will have to be
amputated. He was without means
and was sent to the poor house. His
father resides at Grand Rapids and is
named Casper Smith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
BEAT HIS WIFE
A Paola Judge Heavily Fines William
Linebough For Misconduct.

Paola, Aug. 21.-The largest police
court fine ever imposed in this city was
given yesterday morning by Police
Judge Robinson upon a plea Of guilty
charges of intoxication, wife beating
and using profane language toward his
wife. On the first count Judge Robin
son entered UP fine of IS, on the Sec
ond $50, and $25 on the third Being
without money Linebough will go to
the rock pile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
FOR a CITY PARK.
Dodge City Citizens Pushing the Work
Along.

GFrom the Dodge City Republican,
P. H. Sughrue, park commissioner,
has a few men yet employed in clean
ing up the park grounds Last week
the highest number of men employed
was twenty-five. The park presents a
much better appearance since the
weeds and the underground have been
cleared. The brush has been put in
some low places, and the earth will be
filed in. The back water Of the river
will be prevented, a dyke having been
constructed.
The last report of subscriptions to
the park fund showed $4,000 subscribed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

A member in the Twentieth Kansas
writes home that when a soldier re-
ceives his discharge at Manila, the pa
per relieving him of further duty is
placed along side of $3.50 in cash and he
is given his choice between the two,
but is strongly urged to take the money
and re-enlist. He says. furthermore,
that few yield to the pecuniary tempta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
TEDDY SEES M'KINLEY.
Had Long Talk With Him in Regard
to the Ohio Campaign.

Plattsburg, n. Y, Aug. 21.-President
Mckinley and Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock drove to Plattsburg Sunday
and attended services at the First
Presbyterian church.
Governor Roosevelt called upon Pres
ident Mckinley and they had a long
chat. Politics was not discussed by
them. except in one instance. They
talked over the Ohio campaign pretty
thoroughly. as Governor Roosevelt ex-
poets to start the campaign with a
speech at Dayton, about the middle of
September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
DANCE OF THE BRAVES.
Usage and Delaware Indians Celebrate
an Old Custom.

an Old CUSTOM.
Caney, Aug. 21.-The annual smoke
of the Usage and Delaware tribes of IN
dams began on Cotton creek, eight
miles south of here, yesterday. over
5000 clansmen, including nearly every
member of the two tribes, are in attend
ance. After the smoking of the caIu-
met of peace by the chieftains and
sachems, the Osages presented the
Delawares with fifty ponies richly ca
parisoned with gaudy hued blankets.
Tomorrow the Osages will execute their
famous sun dance" They will begin
at dawn and continue until every dan
GER falls to the ground from exhaustion.
The exercises win be concluded Thurs
day with a war dance, which will be
participated in by every member of
both tribes.
Several prostrations from heat oc-
CURED yesterday during the execution
of the green corn dance by the Della
wares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Steal $50 Head of Cattle.

Coffeyville, Aug. 21-Three negroes
named lobe, James and Manuel Jeffer-
son, are in Jail in the Indian territory
to await trial for stealing 100 head of
cattle from J. H. Kee, southwest of
Tulsa. The negroes had ordered cars
in which to ship the cattle, but a delay
occurred which enabled the officers to
stop the shipments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Charged With Forgery.

Larned, Aug. 21.-D. NJ. Aldrich. sheriff
of this county, has arrived home from
New York city with J. w. May, piano
dealer who had been operating in Paw
nee and Barton counties and who skip
ped out six weeks ago May is charged
with forgery and embezzlement. Messrs.
BOYD and Getty of this city, for whom
he did business, making the complaint
and causing his arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Franchise For Winner.

Atchison, Aug. 21-The Winner fran
chise for an electric line through Atchi-
son county was granted by the county
commissioners at an adjourned session
Saturday evening. W. E Winner of
Kansas City, promoter of the franchise,
was present. Some notifications of the
franchise were amended by the county
attorney, but they were of a minor ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Phillips County Republicans.

Phillipsburg, Aug. 21-The Repub1-
can county convention was held here
Saturday night and the following OIL
GERS were nominated: Treasurer, J. D.
Cheadle; county clerk, J. F. Rambo;
sheriff H. N. Yerton; register of deeds,
w w Reynolds; surveyor, Samuel
Newton: coroner Dr. c.. E. Nelson;
commissioner, First district, c. z.
Breasted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Nioholson ROT a oandidate.

Council Grove, Aug. 21.-M. B. Nichol-
district by the fusionists, says he will
not accept the nomination. His law
practice demands all his attention and
he could not afford to take the office
much less the nomination. Mr.. NichOl-
son has received a letter from his
father in Nova Scotia with information
that the family has fallen heir to
large estate by the death of a relative
in England. Mr.. Nicholson will go east
soon to settle up the estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Fnaion Ia Reno County.

Hutchinson, Aug. 1s.-The Populists
conventions here yesterday. The Dem
ocrats nominated candidates for coun-
ty clerk and sheriff, which were in
dorsed by the Populists. The fusion
ticket is: Elijah Rayl, sheriff; Thomas
Foley clerk; G. w. Hardy, treasurer;
Carl Mitchell, register Of deeds; Alva
O'Hara, surveyor, and DR.. Julian, cor
Ouer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Middle-ofthe-Road Convention.

Independence, Aug. PA call was
issued today for a AIiddle-of-the-Road
September 2, for the purpose of nomi-
mating a county ticket. 1t is signed by
J. F. Mayo, chairman, and w. c. Hav-
erstick, secretary This is the outcome
of the strong feeling against fusion in
Montgomery county, which caused the
bolt in the fusion convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
DYING FROM FEVER.
Kansas Boy Sends Home Gloomy Re-
ports From the Philippines.

Atchison. Aug. 21.-A letter has been
received at Atchison from John Miller,
who is in the Philippines with the
Twentieth regulars, stating that the
soldiers are dying off terribly because
of the climate, and that many of the
soldiers in his regiment are in a fright
full condition.
He claims that unless the soldiers
are soon sent home the death rate Will
be very large. He writes that it is a
terrible country, and no country for
Americans to live in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Some newspapers appear to enjoy
grim satisfaction in calling attention
to the fact that the amount of money
paid for pensions is decreasing. The
decline indicates the work which death
is doing in the ranks of the old soldiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
smoTHERED no DEATH.
An Eleven Year Old Boy Found Dead
In Wheat Bin.

Pratt, Aug. 21.-Roy, the 11-year-oId
son of Jas. Naron, of Iul1a, was missing
and was finally found dead in wheat
bin in an elevator, where he had
smothered to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Pensions For Kannana.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Decentralization Seymour Hoge, So;
George n. Morse, Frankfort, Sc; Tim
othy Mahoney, Ellis, Sc; Eli w. COnlson,
Gendo, IS; Charles H. Parrish, Blue
Rapids, Sc; John W. Westfan, National
Military Home, LeavenWOrth, Sc.
storation-Wilford J. Ungles, Ar
ungton, Sc.
Increase-Francis NJ. Jones, Willard,
So to $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

The meat trust and the coal trust
are affording excellent Illustrations of
how large combinations of capital for
the control of industries cheaper the
product to the consumer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Death From a Kick.

Larned, Aug. 21.-Thomas Bobby, a
well known farmer of this county, who
lived eight miles south of this city, was
kicked in the stomach by a colt Fri
day afternoon and died Saturday night.
Mr. Bobby was 65 years of age and had
been a resident of Pawnee county for
twenty years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of J. E. Holman took
place Sunday at four o'clock from the
residence of his father, 522 Madison
street.
Mrs. I. z. Gorham, formerly of To-
peka, died Saturday at her home in
Kansas City. She lived here % years
and five years ago moved to her last
home She was the mother of Mrs.
Charles L. Sain of this city. She was
prominent in the Rebekas of Kansas
and was a past grand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Perhaps the coal trust like the meat
trust, is going into the business of cap
turing the European market and Tor
that reason is forced to sell at a higher
price to the home purchaser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
AeY1UM TROUBLE OPENS.
Editor of the Wathena Star Sued For
Alleged Libel

Troy, Aug. 21.-Poo1 Grinstead, editor
of the Wathena Star, was sued for
libel in the district court here late yes
terday afternoon by Senator J. c. Full
ton.
The alleged libel was a story which
Grinstead published in his paper to the
effect that Senator Fulton accepted
SO, 900 for his vote to locate the new
asylum at Parsons. Fulton being
member of the location committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
BIG RANCH DEAL.
Marion County, Kansas, Man Sells
Texas Property For $4,000.

Fort Worth. Tex, Aug. 21-F. N
Bourne, of Kansas, has just bought
from Frank TOmlinson, of Marion coun-
ty, Kan, the Fish ranch and cattle, To-
Gated in Lynn, Dawson, Trinity and
Gaines counties, and consists in all OF
1888 sections of land. In the deal were
$500 head of cattle, including calves
Together with this property the Dave
O'Keefe ranch and cattle were sold.
The entire deal amounts to $18S 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

The time has arrived for European
agitators to attribute the troubles of
their countries to the influence of Wall
street. The money center of the world
has shifted. but the earth continues to
make its daily revolutions in the same
old vvaU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Dickinaon County RepubIicans.

Abilene Aug. 21--The Republicans
of Dickinson county held their conyen-
ton Saturday, nominating S. A. Cooper
for sheriff; r. B. Jacobs, clerk; J. r.
Van Worst, register; c. H. Koepke,
treasurer; A. c. Roming, surveyor; H.
B. Felty, coroner, and 3. d. Fry, COM
missioner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

to his wife, and asks nothing for him
self.
When a Waterman at railroad
crossing sees that the occupants of an
approaching vehicle are lovers, he
doubles his vigilance
What has become of the old fash
toned boy who plugged the water melon
every time his mother wasn't looking,
in order to get a bite?
The invitations to a late wedding in
Atchison were all verbal, because the
man had no middle name that would
look imposing on a weddii g card.
Taking a baby through it's teethirg
season is not near so hard on a woman
as carrying a love affair through the
pretty summer girls in town.
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,
From the New York Press.l
Until Eve had children she was just
looking for trouble.
Some girls melt and run all over a
man and then make excuses for being
so cold.
Most men get married the way they
play the races; they take the long
shots and then curse the favOrites for
winning.
As far as comfort goes. there isn't
any difference between marrying for
money without love and marrying for
love without money. ---------
The first drink makes some men act
like they were fifteen cents poorer; the
third like they were ahead of the game
and the seventh a millionaire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

requisition on the governor of Missouri
for the accused
Mcdonald lately wrote a story about
the DobbS-NeW murder case, and
Doves name was in some way mixed
up in it. Dove felt himself aggrieved,
hence the action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

If Gen. Otis popularity continues to
increase with every batch Of returned
volunteers, as it has up to date, the
island of Luzon will scarcely be able
to hold him-that is if the new war
secretary discharges his whole duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
ON CHARGE OF LIBEL
a Warrant Is Out From Eureka For a
Kansas City Star Reporter.

Eureka, Aug. 21.-A warrant was is
sued here today for the arrest of A. B.
Mcdonald, a reporter for the Kansas
City Star, on charge of libel The COM
plant is sworn to by Jesse Dove. The
sheriff went to Topeka today for a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
MAY USE AUTOMOBILES
The Wichita Council to Consider the
Project.

Wichita, Aug. 21-Ex- Mayor Cox has
presented a scheme to the city council
to establish a system of automobiles
here instead of street cars. In order to
get rid of the abOminable car service
here the council may take it up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Pratt County PopuIlsts.

Pratt, Aug. 21-The Populists Satur-
day nominated the following ticket:
Treasurer, W. E. Fahs; clerk, John
Mawdsley; register of deeds. A. c. Ma
gruder; sheriff, J. c. Gibbons; sur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Cherryvale Log Rolling.

Cherryvale, Aug 1.-THE ninth an
nual log rolling of the Southeastern
Kansas Log Rolling association NJ. w.
of A will be held at Cherryvale, Kan,
September IA, 1893.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

their idle moments resting and read
ing; foyer for visitors from neighbor-
ing towns; a meeting place for the var
ious women's clubs, and in fact House
of Hospitality for everybody except
common Ioafars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Final Won bv Paret

Newport, r. T.. August 21.-The great
battle in the final round of the all COM
ers tennis tournament between Dwight
F. Davis and J. Parmely Paret, was
fought on the Casino courts here today
before an enthusiastic audience. Paret
won Is; $40; 6-3; 2-6; 6-3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
The Weather.

The prediction is for warmer weather
in northeastern Kansas and the prob
abilities are that it will be hotter in
stead of warmer. At two o'clock the
maximum up to that time was reached
and the thermometer stood at 80. The
minimum was 81; humidity 40. The
wind was making miles an hour
southeast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Prof. Schurman seems to think that
China will be of more value to US than
will the Philippines. One thing at
time, professor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Perhaps it has already been noticed
that many babies have been named
George Dewey, while few have been
called William Mckinley, William
Bryan or Russell Alger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
DEATH OF G. NJ. JONES.

Away Suddenly at His Home.
Wichita Aug. 21.-Charles NJ. Jones,
a well known 33rd degree Mason and
chief of police of Wichita, died here to-
day after a brief illness contracted at
Pixies Peak during the recent cryptic
ceremonies there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

People who are dissatisfied with
Dewey's home coming should remem-
Der that he proved himself so fast in
Manila bay as to earn the right to be
slow if he pleases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Here's a story of woman who mar
ried a man for a joke" she said.
rs that SOP" he exclaimed. Wei,
I've always held that practical jokes
ought TO be prohibited by law. No one
ever knows how serious the conse-
quences may be.'-Chicago Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Although John Philip Sousa has al
ready a reputation for striking music
it is announced that he is learning to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Du Patty de Clam seems determined
to make his name significant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

The Boer government is purchasing
s1aules. Does Dom Paul expect to have
the British kicked to death?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

The women say that short skirts are
bound to come, and that men must get
used to them. As if the men objected!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

An entirely satisfactory man is one
who gives his heart to God. his money
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-11

and demonstrated that the finest and
best varieties could be grown to per
lection on the high, exposed hillsides
of Orleans county. Last week | was
again in Derby and had the pleasure
of seeing the doctors orchards. |
was agreeably surprised to find such a
growth and development. The trees
are thrifty and sturdy looking all
through his orchards.
DR.. IIoskins' present location is
some two miles back from Lake Mem
phremagog on high, gently sloping
land With rather light, sandy loan
topsoil undertake with clay subsoil,
two or three feet below the surface.
This gives an ideal condition for fruit
trees: soil easy to work, naturally
warm and responsive and afford
ing the roots of the trees ample OPP
portunity to spread and reach out and
down to the moisture that is held by
the SubSoil Clover cultivation and
constant care has kept the trees grow
ing evenly and thriftily. DR.. Hoskins
has done a great deal for northern
Vermont by his practical efforts to
supply home grown fruit, and his
many friends all over Vermont will
join me in wishing him many years of
life and comfort on the farm he has
made SO fruitful. G. w. S.