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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
LIVELY TENNIS MATCHES.
Small Courts Caused Incessant Vol
1eving.

Philadelphia. Nov. 21.-Three squash rae
quet courts were opened last night by the
Merton Cricket club at Haverford with
a match between Eustice H Miles of
England, the amateur court tennis cham
pion of the world: Robert Moore, profess
sional of the Tuxedo club. of New York
The court in which the match was played
is Is feet wide 30 feet long, and is feet
rapid play. AS a. result the volleying was
so incessant and the scoring so slow that
at the expiration of twenty minutes the
time limit agreed upon, Miles had scored
twelve points and Moore eight. The for
mer was, therefore. declared the winner
Previous to the Miles-Moore contest, Al
bert Ellis, of the Philadelphia Racquet
club, played Moore a match, limited to a
period of twenty minutes and was de-
feated by the score of 1916 and 6-3 the
latter being the score of the second game
when time was called. c. J. Hickey of
the Philadelphia Racquet club. officiated
as referee and marker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
HAISCH'S NEW PLACE.
Topeka Man Is Inspector and Time
Keeper on q Transport

John ]. Haisch is now inspector and
official timekeeper of one of the govern
ment transports being rebuilt in the
Brooklyn navy yard.
The work on the transport will last
until the first of the year and after that
lieutenant in the United States volun-
teer infantry in the Philippines until his
superior. Major Duval of the commits
sary department, was ordered to this
country. In order to remain with him
Haisch resigned as lieutenant and en-
tered the comnissary department as
civilian He left Topeka with the Twen-
tieth Kansas and while in the Philip
railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
ONE WOLF SCALP.
County Commissioners Allow a Claim
For 81.

The county commissioners have re-
ceived one wolf scalp this month and a
request that the bounty Of 81 be paid
for the same.
Frederick Anderson claims that he
killed the wolf in Auburn township on
the farm of Nels Anderson. The claim
viii be allowed. Wolves are becoming
scarce in Shawnee county and very few
scalps are received by the commission
ers. The supreme court has just decided
that the wolf bounty law is invalid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21

Southampton, Eng, Nov. 21.-The Red
Star steamer F'rfesland, Capt. Nickalls,
which sailed from New York Nov for
this port and Antwerp. passed Hurst
Castle at H:39 this morning. in tow OF
the steamer Cluden. The Friesland rud-
der was disabled She was taken in tow
by the Cluden in the vicinity of the
Scilly islands on Monday last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
FIX FEDERAL BUILDING.
n. T. Wall Will Make It Presentable
For So. 1855.

The contracts for the repairs to the
federal building have been awarded
amounting to 1885.
NJ F. Wall of Lawrence will make
the changes to the steps and make nee
essary repairs amounting to $3,030 c.
A Moses, of Topeka, viii put two coats
of paint on the building for $S25. 1t is
promised that the inside of the building
will be cleaned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
why Not Turn Him Loose.

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. Ex-Governor
Murphy has commuted to four years the
sentence of John Eehols. who has served
three years of ten years sentence. His
Imprisonment was the result of convic-
ton for stage robbery and the commu-
tatiCn is prompted by the confession OF
King Ussery who says he was the guilty
party and adroitly arranged his plans so
that SUSPICION feIl on Echols
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
DEATH OF sCHALK-BURGER
The Report Is Discredited in London
Not in DISPATCHES.

London, Nov. 21-The reported death
of Gen. Schalk- Burger, acting president
of the Transvaa1 since Mr.. Kruger's de-
parture from that country is discredited
here. There is a mere rumor that he
died at johannesburg Nov. 9. but the
report lacks confirmation. Lord Rob
erts' dispatch from johannesburg this
morning does not mention the death Of
Gen Schalk-Burger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
DIES IN DEMAND.
Kansas Exposition Company Has Al
ready Disposed of Sixty.

The Kansas Semi Centennial EXPOSE
ton company is receiving many re-
quests for the small round dies used in
advertising the exposition.
Sixty of them have been sent to news
papers and requests for $50 have been
received. A large number will be made
and all who will use them on stationery
can have them by requesting them Of
H. NJ Philips. The dies are about an
inch in diameter and bear the follow
ing: kansas Semi Centennial EXPOSE
ton. Topeka. 1904"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21

Albany. n. Y, Nov. 21.-The court or
appeals today handed down q decision
granting new trial to Dr. Samuel r.
Kennedy. the New York dentist, charged
OF the murder OF Emline G. Reynolds
better known as Dolly Reynolds. Miss
Reynolds was found with her skull
crushed in a room at the Grand hotel in
New York city on the morning Of Aux
ust IS. 1899. DIT. Kennedy was sentenced
to be electrocuted the week beginning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
MAI. ANDERSON INVITED.
Requested to Join Old Soldiers in
Washington.

Major 7. J. Anderson and W. W.
Martin have received invitations to go to
Washington and form in line with the
old soldiers during the Inauguration OF
President Mckinley.
Major Anderson has been compelled to
send his regrets for the reason that he
viii not be able to leave the city. Mr..
Martin will probably go. and it Is not
unlikely that some one else Will go in
place of Major Anderson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
Favors Postal Savings Banks.

Washington. Nov. 21-Portland. Me-.
was selected by the National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry. for holding the
next annual convention The Grange
adopted a resolution setting apart the
third Sunday In June to be observed by
members Of the organization throughout
the country as a Grange Memorial dny.
The extension OF the rural free delivery
of malls. establishment Of postal saw
ings banks and the popular selection OF
senators was unanimously endorsed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
STUDENTS AFTERTURKEYs
Farmers Captured Kansas University
Boys on a Midnight Lark.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 21.-Four stu
dents Of the University Of Kansas drove
eight miles into the country last night
to raid a turkey roost. The farmers were
aroused. a vigilance committee notified.
and the boys were caught about 1
o'clock this morning. They were turned
over to officers. brought to town and
lodged In jail till daylight. when they
were released on personal recognizance
to appear later In court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
Carpenters Wanted.

All carpenters in Topeka are cordially
invited to attend an open meeting at
Trades Council hall. this Wednesday ey-
ening. Rev. D. NJ. Fisk will address the
meeting Non-union men will be made
welcome.
w. H. CUMMINGS
Recording Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
r1r. w. w. StrasIer Cured by Peruna
of Systemic CatarrI1 after Three
Physicians Had Given Him Up.

Mr. W W. Stras1er Cory. Pa
writes; 4 had tried three of the best
physicians in Indiana county, and spent
q great deal of money all to no effect.
My friends said I could not get well. I
had about given up all earthly hopes. I
weighed one hundred and thirty pounds.
1 accidentally saw the name Peruna.
immedia tely commenced taking it, and
continued taking it until I had taken
twelve bottles I then weighed one hun
dred and eighty pounds. and never felt
better in my life. / am a walking mon
ument Of the virtues of your Peruna-"
Address the Peruna- Medicine Co, Co
lumbus, o., for a free book treating on
catarrh in its different phases and
stages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21

stomach, without any previous warning.
refused to perform its functions and I
soon lost strength; food was forced
through my stomach by using cathar-
tics
with flesh wasted away, strength ex-
hausted so that it took all my energy
to even get into a bath tub, hopes all
gone, I saw Peruna advertised wrote
to DR.. Hartman, who told me that ca
ta.rrh had possession of my head, throat
stomach and kidneys.
II began to take Peruna- In a short
time ate nourishing food, and the
piles kidney trouble and constipation
all disappeared. Flesh, strength and a
splendid appetite returned and I went
to work"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21

Pure Linen Paper 15o.
Per pound Bennett's Book store, 730
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
A Dinner Party.

Mr.. w. F. Evans will entertain a. few
of his friends at a dinner at the Topeka
club this evening at 1880. His guests
will be: MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Hagan,
Dr. and Mrs. L. Fl. Mum, Miss Edna
Darrah of Leavenworth, Miss Florence
Rossington, Miss Virgiline Mulvane,
Miss Vera Low, Mr.. David A1ulvane, Mr..
Archie williams and Mr. Dean Low
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
rexas state Convention.

Waco, Texas, Aug. 10-The demo-
cratic state convention Immediately
after convening took up the amend
ment of a free pass plank in the Plat
form, which was introduced by ex-ioy
Hogg, last night and adopted. The
motion was carried to reconsider the
vote and roll call vote was ordered
The amendment passed the second
time by good majority, although Of
only local interest, it tended to allay
feeling against the Hogg men who
were turned down by rebuke from
the ex-governor last night. Gov Hcgg
apoiogized for the harsh language to
the convention.
The following state ticket was nom
mated: Gov. j. D. Sayers, Bastroph
county; Lieut. Gov. James N. Brown
ing, Potter county; attorney general
Thomas S. Smith. Hill county, com
missioner of land Office, Charles Re
gan, Brown; comptroller, Il. NJ. Love
Limestone; state treasurer, John w
Robbing, Wilbarger; superintendent
of public instruction, J.. S. Kendall
Harris; chief justice, supreme court
R. R. Gains, Lamar; associate justice
of supreme court, A. A. Williams, Cal
weston; justice of court of criminal
appeals, John N. Henderson, William
son.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
PopuIlsts Congratulate themselves,


PopuIlsts Congratulate Themselves.
Chicago, Aug. 10-The executive
committee of the populist party tolay
decided to call meeting of the ma
tional committee at this city, August
9th, when the question Of filling the
vacancy on the presidential ticket
occasioned by Towne's declination
of the nomination for the vice-presi-
dency will be disposed of. The COM
mittee issued the following address:
To members peoples party, Greeting:
The executive committee OF tile peo-
pies party takes this method of ex
pressing to you its qualification on
account of the absolute harmony
which exists between the allied par
ties. There is no discord anywhere;
on the contrary commehdable spir-
it Of rivalry exists between demo-!
Gratis, populists and silver RED }bllcassl
as to who shall make the hest recon
in support of our unrivaged leadcf
William ]. Bryan. We nave not felt
authorized to fill the vacancy on oiira
ticket occasioned by the declinati8a:
of Charles A. Towne and have called
the national committee to mees in. .thl8
city Aug 27th. 1900. We trust there
may be a full attendance OF the com
mittee. Meanwhile, rest assured no
discord will grow out of the vice-pres-
idential situation. Members of the
party stated Stevenson will be endora-
ed by the full committee when il
meets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
a MlMlsrER,s coop WORK

a had a severe attack of bilious
collie, got bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
took two doses and was entirely cured"
says Rev. A. A. Power. of Emporia,
Kan. my neighbor across the street
was sick for over a week, had two or
three bottles of medicine from the doc
tor He used them for three or four
days without relief, then called in an
other doctor who treated him for some
days and gave him no relief, so dis
charged him. l went over to see him
the next morning. He said his bowels
were in terrible fix that they had
been running off so long that it was al
most bloody fiux. 1 asked him If he
had tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and he said,
No. ! went home and brought him
my bottle and gave him one dose; told
him to take another dose in fifteen
or twenty minutes if he did not find re-
lief, but he took no more and was en-
tirely cured. think it the best medt-
cine l have tried" For sale by X. d..
Goodall, Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Harvev,a Mountain Home,

This resort is famous for its COM
fort, cleanliness, superior table. abun-
dance of rich milk and cream, as
we'll as for its unrivaled scenery and
numerous nearby points of interest.
The best trout fishing is accessible by
short excursions to either branch of
the Gallinas. Hermit's Peak and grand
canon are of easy access. Burros
are furnished to guests for daily rid
ing. Seven miles inside Of the Pecos
national park and is reached by easy
trail; expeditions can be QUILTED and
guide secured at the ranch.
For transportation inquire of Judge
Wooster, East Las Vegas, or Charles
Ilfeld's, Las Vegas.
1857 H. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10

ed the enemy beyond the Amur river
capturing two guns. The battle was
continued as far as Jgest. During
the evening OF Aug. 7th. the Chinese
assumed the offensive on both oul
flanks. They were driven back with
great loss. Rennekhampf has been
reinforced with infantry. artillery AMI
cavalry. The railroad north of Taslli
Tsao is in the hands of Chinese who
destroyed the station of Hal Cheng,
Aug. 9th and damaged tho line. Hal
Cheng was recaptured after an obsti-
nate fight. The mountain foods inter-
fere with the reconstruc-ioa of the
line"
New York, Aug. ia dispatch 10
the Herald" from Chefco says: 1t
is reported the Russians have destroy
ed the native city of New Chwang.
Shanghai, Aug. 1O-Fiye Catholic
missionaries were recently murdered
near Chinanff.
Washington. Aug. 1O-It is author
itatively stated the United Stares
government will accept Count Walder:
see as commander of the internation-
al forces in China if the necessity
exists at the time of his arrival In
that country for the international
forces to begin a campaign.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Killed BY a Rather.

About 8 o'clock Mon1ly morning
Cammie, the eleven-year-old step
daughter of George Bixler, while
playing in the back yard OF their resi-
dence at Magdalena, Socorro county,
was severely bitten in the leg by a
rattlesnake Her cries brought her
ffteen-year-old brother to the scene
and the boy Immediately dispatched
the snake with a rock. The rattlcr
proved to be an old one, having thir-
teen rattles.
The girl was carried into the house,
and DR.. C. G. Cruickshank was sum-
moned from San Marcial, but before
he could reach Magdalela, the child
was dead, having suffered terrible
agony for two hours.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO.
AUGUST 10th, 1888.

]. Felipe Baca would soon get mar
ried.
Eighteen large coops o. old hens
arrived from Kansas.
Richard Rankin had been named as
|dog-catcher by the city solons.
j. w. Lynch G Co., sold a small
herd of cows and calves for $s5 per
head.
Misses Carrie and Josie Stoops had
gone to Indiana, their native state,
on a visit.
Capt. Ed Friend was getting up
rattle and had disposed of large
number of chances.
Mrs. Conductor Stimmel made her
husband happy by putting in an ap-
pearance from Colorado.
Anuy Lester, the engineer, was i'm
proving rapidly and would soon be
able to hop around again,
Mrs. S. S. Mendenhall had receiv-
ed news of the death of her father,
John Ramer at Bethany, Mo.
Columbus Noise was the poet laur-
cate of the New Mexico bar, with
forty-one cases in court here.
j. D. Dewell. editor of the New
Haven, Conn, Journal" was with a
Boston excursion party at the no:
springs.
The proposition to vote 100000 in
bonds for Santa Fe county had been
carried. a debt that has since been
|repudiated.
Conductor Dad" Tabor had been
thrown back to the short run f,om
Las Vegas to the summit of the Glor-
ieta mountains.
it was known to but few that c. C.
Gise had held a commission as GER
geant major of the second regi aent
MN. V.M for two weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Boer plot pIscoyered.

London. Aug. 10-A dispatch. from
Pretoria says the Boer plo-. discover
ed Thursday, included the recapture
of Pretoria. the shooting CT Lord Rob
erts and inducing the hurghers tc
rise en- masse. A number suspected
as accomplices TO the conspirators
have been conducted across the bor,
der. British authorities are awaken
ing to the danger of allowing the BocE
sympathizers to remain in Pretoria
and the issue of passes to burghers
has been stopped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10

court at Albany. yesterday for writ
Of habeas corpus for Nicely. This
Judge Wallace denied. "Juago Wal
lace did. however, said Lindsey.
ALLOW an appeal to the United States
supreme court and issued an order
directing the marshal to keep Nicely
here pending the appeal" The a9-
peal will be argued next October I'VE
have simply raised constitutional dues.
tion,' said Lindsay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Head Of tennessee Res.aned.

Chicago. Aug. 1O-J. NJ. Head. may
or of Nashville. Tenn, resigned as q
member Of the national democratic
executive committee. Norm IN n
Mack. of Buffalo, has been selected
by National Chairman Jones TO fill the
VACANCY
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Nicely Bound over

New York, Aug. 1O-John ID. Lind
aay, counsel for Charles F. w. Neely,
accused of embezzlement of Cuban
postal funds, against whom there have
been proceedings for extradition to
Cuba, said today he made application
to Judge Wallace of the United States
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
powers, Case.

Georgetown. KY, Aug. 10-.At ths
conclusion of testimony of ex-Treas
urer Walter Day, the defense in the
Powers case rested, Ehe common
wealth expects to conclude its rebut
tai proof by tomorrow light.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
The Beers Plot to Recapture
Pretoria and XIII Gen. Rob-
erts if FoiIed.
POPULIsT COMMITTEE CALLED
Ex-Governor Hoee ApoIoeIzes to
the Convention for Strong
Language.
THE EMBEzzLER BOUND OVER

London, Aug. 10-Baron Russell. of
Killowen, lord chief justle.s of Eng
land, died this morning. lie had been
i'll some time. Yesterday an opera.
tion was performed which resulted in
his death. Lord Russell suffered from
gastric catarrh.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Not the Widow, Says the Judge.

San Francisco, Aug. 10--In the de-
cision rendered today Judge Trout
holds that Mrs. Craven is not the
wido0 of the deceased millionaire and
not entitled to any allowance out Of
his estate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10

Upon petition of Pedro Perea,
executor of the estate Of Maria de Je-
sus Perea, Mariana Perea and Berni-
clio F. Perea, were appointed apprais-
ers of said estate by the probate court
in Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
Deaths From Heat.

Chicago, Aug. 1O-Up to 1870 to
day three deaths were reported as
result of continued excessive heat
AT 1880 the government thermometei
registered 80 degrees.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
ieat Prostratlons.

New Aug. 1O--Todl ~ promised
b - IN hottest day OF the year. At
Iock Dis afternoon the temper
aj:s.z stefed "a. I7he-e were
aanY Nations but only. one death
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
The Underwood Typwriter

The Underwood embodies the
greatest improvements madezin type
writer construction in the last decade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10

VIII Simmons and wife, of Maxwell
City, went to Watrous, where they ex-
pect to join a camping party.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
EoR FINE PHOTOS

Go to Ragan, west side. For thirty
days only. August 1st, to September
lst.
Our best Platino cabinet worth $4.OO,
now ...........,...,.. $3.50.
Gloss or aristo. worth $3.50, now,$1.75.
fhe best work for the money in the
city. 227-mo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10

some OF which
are: Isible
writing. per
manent align.
ment, mecllan-
ical perfection
billing speed,
simplicity pa
per feed It
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
gIhs Want Column

Brings business. Ifyou want
to buy anything, rent any
thing, sell anything. the best
and quickest results are TO be
had through The Optic wants.
.ooo0c0ooo00oe
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10
ehOes for Men and Women.
~ Stylish, ServiceabIe, Low Priced.

You be suited in this shoe of Want stylish
shoey Most every style is here Want comfortable shoes?
See line of 'FootForm and ultra shoes for
and FootForm "Walk-Over' and ''Schwab Specials
for Want to money your purchases? We will
sell them just cheap buy the shoes in New
York. Boston any other city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-08-10

are used in The Optics Job
Department, so you can depend
on It that your work. will be
turned out with an up-to-date-
ness not to be excelled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-17
WAlISEIElD.

G. i. Eddy has sold his place in this
village to T.. l.. Joslin, and is to give pos
session June LIST CLARION Allen has NOV
ed here from Barre and is TO occupy
rooms i'm tho house of William Palmer's.
Edward LaBclc has the masons at
work plastoring his new house and laying
the chimncys lie expects to have the
house ready to occupy about June lst.-
l.. and ID. Somerville are putting in new
stills and "A new roof on their barn, prac-
tically making 1t a new structure III. W.
Rcden and Harry McAllistcr were sub
poenacd last week to appear before the
United states Court at Baltimore, Md,
as witnesses in the case of one redmond,
a commission merchant who had sWindlcd
them as we'll as many others out of the
proceeds OF but tor sent him. They started
on their trip Friday nght.-Therc were
no services at the Congregational church
last Sunday at the pastor, Rev. Mt Gan
ley was away on trip to Maine-Mr.
ana Mrs Henry Ferris of Northheld visit
ed their son, ut the Waitsfeld House over
Saturday and Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. j.
~ Richardson of Richmond former resi-
dents here. visited relatives in town over
Sunday. --Fordyce Bushnell of Worcester,
Mass, was in town few days last week,
being called here to see about setting Il
monument for his father.-Mr and Mrs.
II. r. Crossett of Waterbury visited
friends in town "A few days last week.