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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
SAW ALYORD DO 1T.
A Clerk Testifes That He Witnessed
Alteration of Reports.

New York Nov. 10.-The further ex-
animation in the case of Cornelius L
Alvord, jr, the former note teller of the
First National bank, who is accused of
embezzling $780, 900 of the banks funds.
was continued yesterday before United
States Commissioner Shields
NJ. G. Hanna, of Brooklyn, an assist
ant bank examiner, was put through
long examination and cross -examina-
ton He examined various clearing
house proofs and testified to having put
various figures on them. Mr.. Hanna
was asked several questions concerning
his methods of examining a bank. 1t
was brought out in his answers that he
does not examine the visible cash or
assets of the bank to see if it compares
with the total amount. Mr.. Hanna said
that in his examinat ton he found the
erything else examined by him correct,
He did not examine everything connected
with the bank as It was not his duty to
do so, that being the duty of other ex-
aminerS.
John G. Garrison, a clerk in the note
sensational testimony Of the day. He
directly accused Alvord Of changing the
clearing house sheet and swore that he
saw him do So He said that he worked
in the same cage with AlvOrd and was
about twenty-five to thirty feet away
from him. Describing the examination
of the clearing house sheets by Bank
Examiner Hanna on October Is he said:
7 was about twenty-five feet away
and when the sheet waJ given to Alvord
I saw him turn his back to the next man
to him and make some marks on the
made some more marks and then hand
ed the sheets to Mr.. Hanna"
The hearing was adjourned until Tues
day next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
THOMPSON TALKS OF PLANS.
Owner of Sidney Lucas Has Two New
Derby Candidates.

Chicago. Nov. 10.-Richard Thompson
Of the firm OF Thompson Bros. which
was practically broke" before Sidney
Lucas won the American Derby. has
bought himself an SIS, 600 home in Brook
1yn and will remain there until he starts
to campaign his string next spring
Looking as if he had already felt a post
election wave Of prosperity. Mr.. Thomp-
son passed through Chicago yesterday
on his way back to Brooklyn from a
visit to relatives in Kentucky.
In discussing his plans for next year.
Mr.. Thompson said: Il think Sidney
Lucas will be a great handicap horse
next season. have turned him out for
the winter. as he was sick at the last
of the season I see we are accused of
racing the colt to death. but. as a mat
Her of fact. a change of water gave him
the fever, and race or two that he ran
before we knew what was the matter
may have aggravated the trouble.
I have two colts entered in the Derby
next season, and OF course, as their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
DRESSED IN SILK.
Oklahoma Girl Seeks Aims From
Poor Commissioner in Wichita.

Wichita, Nov. 10.-AIiss Nellie James,
giving Ell Reno, @. T., as her home. APP
piled to Commissioner of the Poor John
GOOdwine, this morning for aid.
She wanted him to furnish her 8. ticket
to Kansas City, where she claims to
have an uncle.
The woman wore a silk dress,
Gainsborough hat and patent leather
shoes.
She presented a stylish appearance,
and her face showed refinement.
She claims to have no friends in the
world except this uncle in Kansas City,
and he would not send her sufficient
funds to make the trip. Her money
was exhausted by the time she reached
Wichita.
She first applied to the police depart
ment for the ticket to Kansas City and
they sent her to Mr.. GoodWine
1t is thought Nellie James is an as
sumed name, that she is a member of
some rich family and that she has met
misfortuneS en- route and became
stranded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
NAVY COSTS MONEY.
Paymaster General Reports Expendi-
ture of $26, Last Year

Washington, Nov 10.-The annual re-
port of Paymaster General Kenny. of
the navy, deals in large figures He
shows that last year he spent $40, $50, 900
on account of construction and purchase
of ships; SO. 933, 600 for repairs to ships
81, 715,00O to keep ships in commission
including pay 1.5S9 600 for the marine
corps. and $685. for the naval militia
The paymaster general says that the
naval storehOuSe at Cavite has proved
Of great value as a supply base, and the
bureau intends to meet the demands of
the fleet for supplies without purchas-
ing on the station as far as possible
The refrigerator ships have been en-
ployed with the most satisfactory re-
suits and have been veritable boon to
the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
DEGRADED A BOY.
Wichita Man Charged With Obtaining
Money, Under False Pratansas.

Wichita, Nov. 1O.-Wm- Gregg was ar
rested by Detective Harry Sutton and
locked up in the city jail on the charge
Of obtaining mCaey under false pretensss.
Gregg approached VIM Murphy. a II
year-old boy, at the Santa Fe depot last
Friday and offered him a position on his
ranch IN Mexico. promising to pay trans-
however, that Murphy would be compell-
ed TO buy his own saddle. The boy gave
all he had in his possession, SIS, to GrSgg
with the understanding that latter would
procure the saddle and return to the sta
ton within an hour. He never came back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
McGovern.s Chicago Week.

Chicago, Nov. 10.-Terry McGOvern,
the terror from Brooklyn. will arrive in
this city Sunday noon for a weeks en-
gagement at a south side theater and
Incidentally for his fight Tuesday night
at Tattersall's with kid" Broad. The
little champion IS in Toledo. O., this
week working for the contest, which is
to be at 126 pounds. the weight to be
made at o'clock in the afternoon This
will give Broad a considerable advan-
tage, for Terry can easily scale in at six
pounds less than that, Harris claims, and
still be strong. while Broad will have to
work hard to keep down to that figure
from now on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
McKinlev to Brvan.

Washington. Nov. 10.-President Nc
Kinley has answered Mr.. Bryan's mes
sage Of congratulation in the following
dispatch:
Executive Mansion, Washington, nov
9-Hon William J. Bryan, Lincoln,
Neb.: I acknowledge with cordial tnahks
your message Of congratulation ana e1-
tend you my good wishes.
civilian MCKINLEY
Mr.. Bryan's message to the president
reached Canton after Mr.. Mckinney ndu
started for Washington and was Ior-
Warded to him here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Medic-Missonri Game %

Kansas City, Nov. 1O.-The game
scheduled for today between the Needles
and the University of Missouri eleven at
Columbia has been declared off by Man
ager Wyatt, of the local eleven. The
Medics have had only two days practice
this week, and while they could have
put a good team in the field it was con-
Sidered best that the injured men be
given a chance to fully recover and the
other players an opportunity to rest
up before the game with Ottawa next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

self. That Is why
it so often happens
that just about the
time that Farmer
F a b n ok has
reached the place
where he can take
t h / II gs easy, he
breaks down.
No class of peo-
pie have been more
quickly apprecia-
tive Of the tonic
properties of DR..
Pierce's G o1den
Medical Discovery
than farmers and
stock raisers. They
have found it pre-
vents as well as
cures disease. It
keeps the stomach
in healthy opera
&c.. ~4t~~-.-T.A@l f1-n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
WHEAT PROSPECTS,.
Reno County Has Big Acreage This
Fall

Hutchinson, Kas., Nov. 10.-The agri-
cultural districts in Reno county are
now a pretty sight with the rich acres
of the splendid farms carpeted with
green. Next years wheat crop promises
to be another of the great ones Of which
the county has had so many. There is
a, good acreage planted and it has had
an abundance of moisture and is looking
very fine at present.
From present prospects when next
harvest comes again there will be many
new cases to record in this county where
the crop will sell for enough to buy the
land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
cHoYNsKrs HAND Is HURT.
La Grange Boxer Has III Luck in the
Fight in Denver

E1Snt II 0S4SSA-
Chicago. Nov. 10-Joe Choynski, the
Ia Grange heavy weight, returned to the
citv Yesterday afternoon from Denver,
where he fought big Russell, the Mime.
sofa giant Russell took advantage OF
re he'll for after it sounded for the end
Of the fourth round Russell deliberately
struck Joe and knocked him through the
ropes the fall making the La GraElsse
man almost insensible and unable 10
continue the battle
Choynsd has a badly injured hand as
the result of his fall This may make Il
impossible for him to go through. with
Vember q with Joe WalcOtt. although
Choynski said yesterday that he hoped
TO have a chance to show that the black
mans victory over him in New York
was in the nature of a huke- Should 1t
be found in a couple or days that
Choynski's injuries are likely to cripple
him for some time arrangements Will be
made at once for an all-Star card for
Tattersall's the night of the 21th-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

assigned to the pastorate at lola. Kan
sas, and win remove there. Father Dom
ohue has been in Dodge City for two
years past His income during two
years was increased from $50 to $3.50
a year. The members of the church last
week presented Father Donohue with a
purse of over $40 as slight token OF
their estimation Of his ability and their
esteem for him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Prisoners Zoe Lansine.

Wellington, Nov. 1O.-Sheriff c. ..
Shawyer left last evening with seven
prisoners for the state penitentiary at
Lansing johnson Turner and another
party will go along to help guard them.
The names of the prisoners are John
Beauceleigh, r. w. Joyce, Bader, F. A
Griffice Con Ryan, VIM. Williams and
Vim COWen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington. Nov. DIMENSIONS have
been granted as follows:
Original-Special. Oct. Bathroom sam
uel Cafferty. Topeka s.
crease-Wiliiam r Marshall. Hutch-
fuson, s12: Josiah Upton, Mcpherson, SO;
Henry S. Rudy, Kansas City, SO; FTeder-
lex A. Capper, Lyndon. $l2
Original Widows. Special Account, Oct
24-Amelia H. Undertake, Columbus. 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Warm BED For Tramns.

Atchison, Nov 10.-Sheriff Kin went
out to the school house near the old fair
grounds last night, in response to g. tel
ephone message, and arrested two
tramps who had broken into the temple
of education. Instead of being allowed
to sleep in the cold school house. they
slept in the steam heated county Jail
They will be prosecuted for trespass, as
the building has been greatly damaged
by tramps making it a lodging place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
DoNLIN MAY NOT RETURN.
Has a Chance to Become a California
League Magnate.

League Magnate.
st. Louis, Nov. 10-ssMixey'' DonIin is
playing sensational ball for the Santa
Cruz, Cal, team, and as that burg has
visions of entering the California league
next year. the fans" there have started
"a subscription, hoping to raise enough
iucre to induce Donlin to remain there,
1ional League ball Ap~opos of the mat
Ser the Santa Bruz correspondent of the
San Francisco Bulletin states:
Mike pitched and batted the Santa
Cruz team into first place in the league
race of 1893. and in the latter part Of
June the St Louis club purchased his
release After Mike left for St Louis
the team kept on losing. and finished the
season tail-enderS. Mike made many
friends here by his gentlemanly behav-
Sor, and it is a -cinch that the fans
would gladly subscribe the necessary
amount il Donlin could be secured -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Shot While Repairing a Ride.

Concordia. Kas., Nov ia. M.
Sturn. a farmer living on the edge OF
town. met with a probably fatal acct
dent last evening. With his son he was
trying to repair the lock of a rifle
Sturm holding the muzzIe near his alb
dCmen. The weapon was loaded and
exploded by accident The bullet pierced
eSDina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Indian Lands to Be opened.

washington. Nov. 1O.-The president
has issued an order placing under the
control of the secretary of the interior
for disposition under the law, all Of the
land included within the limits of the
military reservations of FIT Sherman,
Idaho, reserved under previous execu-
tive orders The land in question lis sit
uated on the Occur d'Alene lake at the
outlet Of the Spokane river, in Kootenai
county, Idaho, comprising in all nearly
900 acres
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
z. S. A. collsea Rushed.

Manhattan, Kan, Nov. flowing to an
increased number Of classes caused by the
great increase in attendance the faculty
Of the State Agricultural college. will not
be able to assist in Farmers institutes
after December 81. Places wanting fnSJl-
tute help from the college should arrange
to have it before this date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Grew Weary of Life.

Independence, Kan, Nov. 1o.-James
jackson Of this town committed suicide
here Friday by taking chloroform- He had
become respondent on account OF the
deaths of his wife. child and father. After
each death he attempted TO take his own
life, but was not successful until this at
tempt. He has been watched closely OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
Doctors at wichita.

Wichita, Nov. 1Q.-The semi annual meet
ing of the Southern Kansas Medical So
ciety will be held in Wichita, November
IS. The conference will be an important
one and the indications are that it will
be attended by more than rs members
of the profession from all over the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

owner, I think they have great chance
but a person would have to be pretty
fortunate to win the Derby two years
in succession I shall race at Washing
ton park sure, although perhaps ]. may
start in a few eastern races to condition
our string
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Pittsburg, Nov 1O.-Omcials Of the
Amalgamated Association OF Iron ana
Steel workers announce the settlement
today of the strikes at the Riverside
Iron works Of the Tennessee Iron, steel
and Railway company. The resumption
of the two plants will give employment
to 1000 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Mcpherson, Nov. 10.-The poultry fan
ciers held a meeting last night TO begin
work on their coming poultry show jan
uary II. Work on the premium list ana
annual catalogue will begin at once and
efforts to have the largest and most cred
table exhibit in the history of the asso-
citation will be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Girard, Nov. 1O.-The Girard Canning
factory put up 10000 cans of tomatoes
and Is, 600 cans of apples this year, and
is still at work on apples Next season
the company wants to contract for at
least $50 acres of tomatoes and 200 acres
of sweet corn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Farmer Fahnstock thinks he owns the
stock he is SO proud of. But as a matter of
fact the stock owns him. He is the humble
servant of horse, COW and pig. He looks
after them better than he looks after him
sell, and feeds them before he feeds him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

the board Of health, states that the stu
alton is all the more alarming as the
cases are OF a most virulent form
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Pastor Leaves Dodge City.
Dodge City, Nov. 10-Rev. J. Donohue,
pastor of the Catholic church. has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Many people WORRY because they believe
they have heart disease. The chances are
that their hearts are all right but their
stomachs are unable to digest food Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digeStS what you eat and
prevents the formation of gas which
makes the stomach press against the
heart. 1t will cure every form of indigeS-
ton. At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

Try the new cigar "Growler."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

De Wits Little Early Risers are the
best liver pills ever made Easy to take
and never grippe At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10

"Growler'' handmade cigar 5 cents.
Try one.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-30
Likes ssusAsrn x.ry,ssa.

Mr.. NJ p. Kniola, Q prominent Polish
citizen. real estate dealer and agent of
the North German Lloyd Steamship
Company At Cleveland. Ohio, is in Bal
timore as the guest Of Mr.. ]. P. Jurgen-
sen, travelling passenger agent of The
North German Lloyd at this port.
Mr.. Kniola returned Saturday from Q
trip made in Southern Maryland as the
guest of President G. G. Shriver and
Treasurer James J. Ryan. of the Metro
politan Bank. who have purchased about
5000 acres of land in ST. Mary's county.
along the shores Of the Potomac river,
with view Of colonizing with active
purchasers.
Mr.. kniola's observations OF the eoun-
try lead him to think that he can infiu-
ence many of his countrymen to take mp
sections and show soon the effect Of
their presence He was impressed with
the location Of the country, the advan-
tages by water, and also what Is prom
ised by railroad IL there Is new spirit
injected into the section. The crops of
tobacco and corn he saw were promis-
ing. The chances for fisheries and oys-
tiers, the mildness af the climate and the
general lay of the country have inspired
him TO talk the prospect over with his
countrymen in the West.-SuR.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-30

Wednesday aext vii BE Convention
Day ~ Chesapeake Beach. In IN litter
view. pahliskei IN he ~Hndepenaent-
Mr. Camslier says II an sure of the
nomination. The Democrass Of the
Congressional Dizsrics are unanimous
Ter INC. therefore. she Chesapeake Beach
Convention win only be . matter Of
ferm."
The Trustees Of Charlotte Hall Aead-
eHsr have appointed Charles @. Jarboe,
of Leoaaraicwn. eommandans Of cadets
and Teacher 81 Physics and German, vice
Il. Q. Rsagely. resigaed. MIR. Jarboe ID
= graduate Of -. JONAS Collegs, Annap-
ellis. l. one of the brightest and most
eonpeiens yoang inca In the county. and
n selecting him the Trustees have Sc
cured teacher In every way fitted for
the position.
The Commissioner OF Leorardtown
have Determined 20 20 10 work and re-
pair and Improve the streets and side
walks Of the town. They hare bargain
ed with Capt Lawrence to repair Church
street and construct = sidewalk a. far
out As the Pablo School House, and
with Fond Greeawell 70 make other
needed repairs. A contract has also
been entered into with George p Loker
TO remove all rubbish and garbage from
the town and an ordinance enacted i'm
posing fine for throving paper rub
bish, etc on the streets.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-30

The growth of Loyola College, Balti-
more, during Father Morgan's manage
men. as president illustrates the value
Of his work. From about 90 students
eight years ago the attendance has grown
to go. Many of the scholars are schol-
aiship boys. Father Morgan was speci-
ally active in getting scholarships
founded at the college, thus opening up
its course Of training to many boys who
would otherwise be unable TO take il.
The extension Of the college building,
including the large addition carrying it
TO Monument street, was carried out
under his plans, snd the College Exten.
sion Society was formed to raise funds
to pay for this Improvement. The ad-
dition was dedicated last year by Cardi-
nal Gibbons and has about 5000 feet
Of door space. Father Morgan succeed
ed as president Rev. Francis A. Smith,
who went on mission work and was
killed about three years ago In q bicycle
accident in Boston.-SUn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-30
Eillvills Items.

Reported for the Beacon
The rain through this neighborhood
last Wednesday and Thursday was
great help TO tobacco and corn and en-
abled farmers to fallow for wheat. Near
ly every one began ploughing Saturday.
The rain dis not do any damage here,
nor did it loves the temperature any to
speak Of
DIR. Shattuc, of the Geological Survey,
with his party pitched half a dozen tents
Saturday in the field near Spalding's
mill. / understand the survey is to re-
wise, and when necessary, correct the
contour map of the county made by the
0. s. Government in 1890, and to mark
also the character of the soil in the diff
ferent parts Of the county. They will
not mark the lines of properties. II is
expected the map will be published next
year.
Some one is still at work cutting down
the pine and other trees that have grown
upon the old railroad grade. Il il not
understood here that this work is done
by the r. r. Company nor in the inter
est Of the company but by or In con-
nection with those parties who opposed
the recent sale and who are opposed to
the building Of the road by the old CON-
pany.
Judge Dunno has been viewing land
in this neighborhood trying to find a
suitable site for colony. So far he has
examinedthe county pretty well between
Hollywood and oakvillc, visiting also
the different landings ON the river-Sot-
terly. Jones wharf, Forests wharf
and the intervening country.
Mr.. Joseph c. While. of Hollywood,
lost valuable horse by death last week.
Rev. Mr.. Turner. Episcopal Minister
from Prince Georges county, with two
daughters are visiting the family of Mr..
John w. Williams of Oakland Farm. !"
Miss Maggie Combs, of "oid Patux-
ent'' farm, is visiting Miss Ellen Ford
and Miss Helen Combs, Medley's Neck.
Misses May and Fannie Williams. of
Oakland Farm" are visiting friends at
Woodville. Prince Georges county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hutchins, Of Phil
adelphia, are visiting their mother. Mrs.
Floyd and their sister, Mrs. Ida Hutch
ins. of "Sotterly.n
Miss Bessie Reeves, of Baltimore, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Cough, at River
side Farm.
Miss Nellie Slye. of Sotterly. who re-
Gently returned from school in BaIti-
more, Is visiting friends in Mechanics
vile.
Miss Addie Bond, of Calvert county,
has been visiting Miss lucy Cough, at
Riverside Mansion, near Jones wharf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-30
Fifth District Happenings.
TReported for the BEACON. I

hSPOkbCQ AOE TIC DCACOu.t
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Burch, their daught-
er Louise and Mr.. Emmet Burch, Of
Washington. are visiting at the home of
Mr.. B. F. Chappelear near Charlotte Hall.
Miss Helen Myers, Of Washington, is
visiting Miss Bessie and Marie Burch at
pheasant Oak"
The Misses Barron, of Washington,
and Miss Martha Chappelear are visiting
Miss Mamie Chappclear near Charlotte
Hall.
The rain of last week, although very
slight. did great deal Of good TO the
crops In this vicinity.
Mr.. George Fl. Burch lost q valuable
colt last week.
Mr.. T. B. Davis and Brother, have
moved into their new store at New Mar
ket.
Mr.. Claude Z. Guy, of Clements, paid
q flying visit to this neighborhood last
week and on bis return was accompanied
by Mr.. lie Roy Nutwell. of Charlotte
Hall. RAe-TIME