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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

TFrom the Chicago News.1
The woman who seldom makes re-
marks is remarkable.
The game isn't wicked, even If it is
called base ball.
A single word sometimes reveals a
mans innermost thoughts
It's a wise person who knows just
what to do in an emergency.
When little man wants to make an
impression he puts on a silk hat.
Credulous people. like musical instru-
ments are frequently played upon.
The one step from the sublime to the
ridiculous is usually short one.
An old bachelor says that women talk
SO much they haven't time to think.
Many a man with but little Judgment
has lot OF them entered against him
in court.
Contentment is a virtue. but even in
the matter of virtues one should be-
ware Of counterfeits.
His ability to say mo- at the right
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
MUST WORK NIGHTS.
VIII Keep Contractors Busy to Have
Auditorium Ready.

In order to get the Auditorium ready. it
will be necessary to put on a night force
An extra lot of men are working today
putting in the seats and cleaning up the
floors, while the regular workmen are
busy putting the finishing touches to
their work. The lights in the dome,
which are in the shape of a sunf1ower.
were put in today. and the current was
turned on The effect was beautiful. There
are 40 incandescent lights used in making
the sunffower. The lights are set in a
brown center and are surrounded by yell
low petals three feet long 1t is fine
and very attractive piece OF workmanship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Can See the Books.

st. Louis. Sept. 24.-On application of
Attorney Sheldon of Chicago. Judge
Thayer of the United States circuit
court today issued order granting
the petition of the bondholders commit
tee of the Omaha & st. Louis railway
for permission to examine the books and
records of the receivers of that road.
The petitioners related that Receivers
Chapelle and Hopkins had been unwil-
ling to allow them to see the books.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
LESS THAN 1000
Armed Force on Duty in the Strike
Region.


Philadelphia, Sept 24.-In view of
conflicting reports as to the actual num-
Der Of soldiers on duty in the strike
region, it was stated at National Guard
headquarters in this city that exactly
1881 men are in the field. Two regi-
ments, the Ninth and the Thirteenth
held as reserve, brings the total num-
Der up to 3,O40 that are available for
duty in the Third brigade, which Gen.
Goblin commands.
Hazleton, Pa. Sept. 24.-The coal pro-
duction of the Hazleton region, judged
by the shipment of the Hazleton division
of the Lehigh Valley railroad has fallen
off 68 per cent since the strike was in
augurated- Last Saturday there were 256
loaded cars of coal hauled over that di
vision, which is 544 cars less than the
daily average of shipment.
Coke Bros & Co, which Arm has "a
collieries IN this region, and hauls all
Of the coal mined by them over its own
railroad, is not included in the above
figures.
The shipments are expected to show
another decrease today. Markle & Co.'s
production is picking up as more coal
was shipped from that company's mine
on Saturday than on Friday. One adj
ditional coal train crew was laid off
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Sacrificed Life For a Dog.

ST. Louis Sept. 24-Mrs. George Bar
ker of 3618 Easton avenue, a cousin of
Governor Stephens sacrificed her life
this morning while trying to save her
pet terrier dog from destruction under a
street car. The dog escaped unhurt
without her assistance, but the woman
was knocked down and fatally injured
before the motorman could bring the
car to a stop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
To Remove Headquarters.

Scranton, Pa. Sept 24.-The biennial
convention of the carpenters and join
ers of America began its second weeks
work today taking up constitutional
questions 1t was decided to remove
the national headquarters from Phila-
delphia to Indianapolis. This matter
goes to the subordinate unions to get
their vote by referendum. Atlanta, Ga,
was in favor for the next convention,
with Washington and Kansas City as
conDetitorS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
BUYING TICKETS.
Many VIII Hear Magnificent
Oratorio "Elijah."

The sale of auditorium tickets was
pushed today by the special committees
appointed for that purpose. At o'clock
only two committees had reported. They
had the territory between Sixth and
Tenth, on Kansas avenue, and the amount
sold was $50 worth.
The tickets are selling rapidly at STAINS
fields drug store and there will be very
large audience to hear the opening bill,
Elijah" on Tuesday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Death in a Queer Duel.

New York, Sept 24.-A1fred Cestnor
and Pasquade Omasure, both of ia
maica L. l., loved the same girl
Omasure visited the tailor shop where
Cestnor was employed and picked
quarrel The two sought the sidewalk,
where Cestnor with a razor and Oma-
sure with pair Of shears fought for
half an hour. Sestnor then dropped
from a dozen wounds He died before a
surgeon arrived. Omasure is in the hos
pital He cannot live
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
VIII Kinninger Hurt.

Will Kinninger of the Santa Fe boiler
shop was hurt Saturday while at work
on a stationary boiler. He was under
meath some of the workmen and a ham,
mer was dropped, knocking a piece of
steel down which struck Kinninger on
the shoulder, making quite a bar bruise.
He was taken to the hospital where the
wound was dressed. He will be unable
to return to work for a couple of weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
SHOT HIS SWEETHEART.
Annie Grifin's Companion Confesses
the Murder.

Hamilton, Ont, Sept. 24.-George Pear
son. the companion of Annie Griffin. who
was shot and killed last night while driv-
ing from WaterdoWn, has confessed to the
murder and is now lodged in jail. He says
the head. Pearson at first said that two
men driving past in a rig had done the
the notice he broke down and ssid that
the girl and he had made up their minds
to XIII themselves and he shot her and
then attempted suicide, but his nerve
failed him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Sci Attire bv a Cigarette.

St Louis, Mo-, Sept. 24.-Rose Kelly
of 212S Chestnut street fell asleep last
night with a lighted cigarette in her
mouth. 1t dropped and set fire to the
bed clothing. She was awakened by d
terrible pain to find herself surrounded
by flames. Her screams attracted the
inmates of the house. The fire was
smothered by quilts, but the woman was
SO terribly burned about the head, face
and body that it is not expected that she
will recover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Marburgs Arrive.

A. Marburg and family are en- route
home from Germany. Miss Margaret
Jetmore has received a telegram from her
niece Miss Wilhelmine Marburg. stating
they arrived safely at New York Sunday
morning. They will be in Topeka the lat
ter part of the week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
ohamberlain's Cough Remedy q Great
Favorite.

The soothing and healing properties of
this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt
and permanent cures have made it great
favorfte with people every Where. It Is es-
pecially priced by mothers of small chill
dren for colds, Group and whoopfng cough,
as it always affords quick relief, and as II
contains opium or other harmful drug,
1t may be given as confidently TO a baby
as to an adult. For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
FALLS ONE THOUSAND FEET
Balloon Bursts High Up in Air, But
Aeronaut Is Not Seriously Injured

Lancaster, Pa, Sept. 24-WhiIe Carl
Bryan, aeronaut with Welsh Brothers
circus, was making an ascension at Eph-
rata his balloon burst at height of about
LOCO feet. The parachute which he in
tended using was reached, but could not
be opened until the was within sew
veral hundred feet of the ground and he
finally fell on some telephone wires These
broke and he dropped to the ground He
was not seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
stockhrnker Faila

New York, Sept. 24-Announcemen Is
made today of the suspension on the
stock exchange of Egbert Mills & Co,
nouncement of the suspension had abso-
lutely no effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Death of DR.. stille.
Alfred

Philadelphia, Sept. 24.-Dr. Alfred
Stil1e. who for nearly 20 years was pro-
fessor of theory and practice of medicine
at the University of Pennsylvania and
we'll known throughout this country and
Europe, died at his home in this city
today. DR.. Stille was 81 years of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Louisville, KY, Sept. 4.-Dr. Preston B.
Scott president Of the Association of Ply
sicians and Surgeons of the Confederate
Army and Navy, died today, aged GO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
OH Takes 3 Drop.

Lima, o., Sept. 24.-Lima crude oil
took a drop of five cents today, making
North Lima, IS cents; South Lima and
Indiana, SO cents This will materially
check operations in drilling new wells.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
wellington in Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept Ex-senator
Wellington opened the Democratic cam
paign here Saturday night in the pres
ence of a big crowd He was preceded
by William F. Mcknight, candidate for
congress, and followed by Mayor Rose of
Milwaukee,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

As an explanation of Senator Hanna's
declaration that there are no trusts, the
Philadelphia Record suggests that per-
haps the national Republican chairman
is Christian Scientist and takes this
method of banishing the combines from
the land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. f. Hartman of 1924 washington
avenue died last night at her home. Fun
eraI arrangements will be announced after
hearing from a sister in wyoming. Mrs
Hartman was the mother of Fred Hart
man. who is with the Mexican Central at
Tampico. Mexico
Word has been received i'm Topeka of
the death on September of Dr. ID. T.
Rodgers at Nome City, Alaska, of pneu-
monia Mr.. Rogers was the brother of
Fred. A. K, and c. P Rodgers of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

If P1att and Croker. would take the
people of the United States into their
confidence and tell them how New York
will vote in November, a large amount
of worry and money might be saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Otis did no better at suppressing the
Filipino rebellion, than Macarthur does,
but he was a greater success at sup
pressing the news.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Mrs. Hollister Hurt.

Mrs. HOLSTER, mother of Mrs. Frank
S. Thomas, suffered a serious fall down
a stairway at her home, 401 Fillmore
street, Sunday night. A long scalp
wound, requiring ten stitches to close,
was the extent of her injury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The war in South Africa has now been
in progress nearly year. and although
Lord Roberts says that but few Boer
fighting men remain in the field, there
has been no reduction in the size of the
immense army under his command.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Senator Caffrey has declined the Third
party nomination for president for
family reasons" Perhaps Mrs. CAT
fery's state of health will not permit of
her assuming the duties of looking after
the White House furniture and cuisine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Beaten to Death with clubs.

Ironton. O.. Sept. 24-The dead body
of George W. Noble. a farmer living
alone on Buffalo Greek. was found in the
door yard of his home today. It was
apparent he had been murdered, as
blood stained clubs lay near the body.
The house had been ransacked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

If the stories Of scarcity of funds at
the campaign headquarters Of the Re-
publican and Democratic parties are TO
be credited, the issues many be determ-
ined on their merits and not by the
size of the money expenditure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The munger of the members Of the
Pennsylvania Republican State League
is shown in the resolution recently
adopted that, "All FederaIist positions
under 5000 should be removed from the
classified LIST
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Minneapolis Times: Mr.. Bryan says
there viii be peace in the Philippines if
he is elected and the commission de-
clares that Mr.. AcKinley's reelection
will bring peace in sixty days. Let us
have peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Syracuse Herald: This is the time of
the year when the party organ invaria-
bly, describes the mass meeting held by
the opposite party as a frost"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

1t is noticeable. that in his speeches
in the mountain states, Governor Roose-
welt avoids the silver question as studi-
ously as a Democrat would in New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The sultan may order the release of
that American citizen who is a prisoner
in his dominions. but when 1T comes to
turning loose any money, why that is
different
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
american vice Consul Sentenced.

Hamburg, Sept. 24.-Leon Bard, for
mer United States vice consul here, was
sentenced today to Is months imprison-
Inent for Incorporating %. 500 marks.
part of an inheritance which he received
for two American women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

There is no use Disgusting the fact;
a crisis is approaching in the barber
shop situation in Atchison- Every bar
Der employed in Atchison is now talk
ing of starting a. shop of his own.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 p. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1875, Denver HOO
o'clock next a. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
ouAKER REFLECTIoNs.

[F'rom the Philadelphia Record.1
Straw hats are no longer being talked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Emporia and Return $2.46 via the
Santa Fe.

Account street fair Tickets on sale
September oath to 9th, good returning
Ocfober 1st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Electrica fans are disappearing, BIT
the baseball fan is still with us.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

when doctors fail, try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation;
invigorates the whole system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
Sheldon Book 5 oenta.

Robert Hardy-Crucifixio of Phillip
Strong-Bennett Book store, 730 Kan. Av
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

time is of more use to man than his
ability to quote Latin.
Some one says that a woman never
talks when she is doing up her hair.
Perhaps it is because her mouth is full
Of hairpins at that stage OF the game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

When a boy has a love affair. he pre-
fers the hired man as a conf1dant to
either his mother or sisters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

An Atchison girl whose head is turn
ing because of her popularity. is re-
minded of what has happened to Ad-
miral Dewey. A number of girls in
Atchison who were once society bellies,
and who have been DeWeyized, are
also warnings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Your friends are less powerful in
helping you earn your bread and but
ter than your enemies are in taking it
away from you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Every one thinks that his parents
must have made a marriage of con-
venience; that it couldn't possibly have
been a love affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

An old maid escapes one severe criti-
cism: the neighbors don't abuse her for
the manner in which she is bringing
up her children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The coal merchant now realizes that
things are coming his weigh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Conscience and dentists make towards
of us all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Some men never think of marriage
until they begin to lose their hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The trouble with the unsuccessful
actor is that it's all work and no play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
There are dangers in matrimony-
among others, twins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

When a woman loves her husband, it
seems to just naturally happen; her
husband does not seem to have much
to do with it. The men we know
whose wives love them, and think they
are just right, do not seem to deserve
it any more than other men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Atchison people hear more poor
brass bands than the people of any
other town on earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

When it comes to paying bills. 8
great many people seem to dwell in the
land of promise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

A woman will do anything to keep
a good cook. Are not good husbands
as important to keep as good cooks?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

We have noticed that the man who
always claims to kill lots of ducks
when he goes hunting is unreliable in
other respects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

When a neighbor girl comes to stay
all night with his sister, a boy always
acts smart.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

IF'rom the Philadelphia Record.l
Straw hats are no longer being talked
through.
Conscience and dentists make towards
of us ALL
The coal merchant now realizes that
things are coming his weigh
Electric. fans are disappearing, but
the basebzll fan is stiil with us.
Some men never think of marriage
until they begin to lose their hair.
The trouble with the unsuccessful
actor is that it's all work and no play
When it comes to paying bills.
great many people seem to dwell in the
land of promise.
Hoax-.Policemen don't waste many
words, do they?" Joax-.No; they rely
on their clubs. and they are not debating
clubs. either"
1.-THE men who are always talking
about getting out of politics." says the
Manayunk Philosopher, ''still continue
to get all they can out of 1t"
Tommy-sPop. is there a fish called
the sea robin?' Tommy's Pop-.'I be-
lieve so, my SON." Tommy-.Then
suppose each enc has its own perch
Blobbs-s.why does old Skinfint wear
cotton in his ears? Does he have
chronic earache?" Slobbs-'T guess he's
afraid he might hear what people say
about him."
Employer-'T thought you told me
that you were the best scholar in your
class at college. You don't seem to
show it, New Clerk-'I didn't say
scholar; I said sculler.'
1 never trust a man who sees
Dishonesty where'er he tarries.
The up-to-date Diogenes
OFT steals the lantern that he carries
The football season now draws near,
With all its mass of hair.
Photographers are busy, but
The BARRIERS in despair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The men seem to be slipping away
more and more from petticoat rules.
For instance, in the matter of acting
as god-fathers at christenings: there
was a time when a man hardly dared
to refuse a woman who asked him to
hold a shrieking baby, and promise
before a lot of people to see that the
baby learned the catechism and walked
in the straight and narrow path. A
brave man, here and there, began re-
fusing until now the women do not
dare ask the men to- be god-fathers.
and unless the children's fathers can
be dragged to the church to stand and
humble the god-father's vows, the
preacher is obliged to say them him
oil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Knights of Columbus meeting this even
Ing at III West Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

It's a wise person who knows just
what to do in an emergency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Hoax-stPo1icemen don't waste many
words, do they?" Joax-"No; they rely
on their clubs, and they are not debating
clubs. either
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

A single word sometimes reveals
mans innermost thoughts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

Everybody reads the STATE journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

When a little man wants to make ar
impression he puts on silk hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

The game isn't wicked, even il it is
called base ball.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

TFrom the Chicago News.1
The woman who seldom makes re-
marks is remarkable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-24

1.-THE men who are always talking
about getting out of politics." says the
Manayunk Philosopher, .istill continue
to get all they can out of it,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-12
cured of catarrh and removed large
growth from nose.
MRS. SARAH s. MAY,
Red Cross Nurse Kentuekv Post

MRS. SARAH s. MAY,
Red Cross Nurse, Kentucky Post.
St. Cloud, st. Charles Hotel, on
Friday, April q.
Little Falls, Buchanan Hotel, on
Saturday, April %.
East Grand Forks, Central Hotel,
on Monday, April 80. s..
Moorhead. Columbia Hotel, on
Tuesday, May l.
Breckenridge, Hotel Hyser, on
Wednesday, May2
Fergus Falls, Grand Hotel, on
Thursday, May 8. FL. ..
Alexandria, Letson House, on Fri
day, May 4.
Sank Centre, Sank Centre House, on
Saturday, may 5.
Minneapolis, 329 Boston Block,
May 6 and 7.
Red Wing, St. James Hotel, on
Tuesday, Mays.
Wabasha, Hurd House, on Wednes-
day, May 9.
Winona, Winona Hotel, on Thurs
day, May 10.
Minneapolis, 329 Boston Block,
May IL, IL and Is.
Mortified, Archer House, on Mon
day, May IA.
Owatonna, Arnold House, on Tues
day, May Is.
Austin, Fox Hotel, on Wednesday,
May Is.
Minneapolis, 800 Boston Block,
May II and Is.
Duluth, Spalding Hotel, on Satur-
day, May 19.
Minneapolis, 329 Boston Block, on
Monday, May 81.
Consultation and examination, 81. 90.