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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
DoWieite Ducked.

Mansfield, Aug. 14.-W. O. Dinius, of
North Harvey, ILL.,, and o. Moot, of Lii
ma, Ohio, elders in Dowie's church in
Zion, drove here Sunday from Lucas.
Officers took them to Crestline, to avoid
trouble. They came back and were sent
again out of the city in a carriage by
the officers. David Strauch. a Dowie
follower, who drove them to this city
was thrown into the fountain in Central
park here this morning by a small
crowd. He said he was not afraid to
drive them here or afraid of the Mans
field mob
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
TO SPEND $4,000.
Government Will Investigate Pneu-
matte Tube Service.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE postmaster
general has issued an order directing a
general investigation as to the cost Of
construction, operation and utility of all
pneumatic tube systems for transmission
of mails. This investigation is designed
to enable congress to determine whether
the pneumatic tube service should be
owned, leased, extended or discontinued
by the government, and also to determine
the cost at which the government may
acquire existing plants or necessary
plants. There is an appropriation of s10,
900 for the investigation, which will be
conducted in a few of the principal cities
of the country, including probably New
York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, St.
Louis, San Francisco, and New Orleans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
California semi-centennial

Elaborate preparations have been
made for the celebration of the semi
centennial of the admission of Califor-
mia to the sisterhood of states, to be
held in San Francisco September 8 to
IL. The four days programme provides
for reviews of the United States troops,
naval parades, regattas, sacred con-
certs fireworks, all kinds of field sports,
receptions, excursions addresses and
spectacular features, while orators of
national reputation will explode verbal
pyrotechnics The railways have made
elaborate preparations to accommodate
all DESTROYS of participating or witness
ing the SEMI centennial celebration GER
emoines. The Santa Fe route, which
recently opened an independent line to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
TO IMPROVE A CAR.
Private No. 200 Used by Rock Island
Officials, Goes to Repair Shop.

Private car No. 200 the one kept at
Topeka for the use of the Rock Island
officials at this point has been sent to the
Chicago repair shops
While the car is in the shops at Chicago
it viii be remodeled.
One of the most important changes will
be the addition of a. kitchen. Another will
be that the windows in one end of the car
will be replaced with sashes about twice
as wide as at present, thus making an OBJ
Servation end to the car.
The kitchen will be a great Improvement
to the car, as the need of one has been felt
for some time. Besides the changes in
the interior, the car will be refurnished
and refitted anew. The work to be done
on the car Will keep it in the shop about
a month or six weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14

engines The terminal facilities to be
established will be sufficient to accom-
modate the three lines now centering
here, the Santa Fe proper, the Eastern
Oklahoma and the Guthrie & Western.
The Guthrie & Western is now a
Rock Island line, but the Santa Fe, by
agreement, win do the switching in the
local yards Trains of the three lines
F. Asp, the Santa Fe solicitor for Ok
lahona, says that the facilities will be
increased and that a full system of
shops may be located here ultimately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
FORMERLY OF OHIO.
Citizens of Coffey County to Celebrate
With a Picnic.

Burlington, Kas, Aug 1.-THE pro-
gramme for the Ohio picnic at Waverly
August 16 and II is out. The speakers are
bins President e. r. Nichols of the State
Agricultural college, Judge Manford
Col. w s. Metcalf Congressman j: NJ.
Miller. and Tom McNea1 The Burling-
ton company of the K. N. G. will camp
on the grounds and give exhibition drills,
and there will be bands and things Bal
loon ascensions parachute jumps and
sports of all kinds will furnish entertain
ment. Waverly is preparing for a big
time and a big crowd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Supplemental-Willia w. Kennard,
Augusta, 81.
Restoration and supplemental-Dan-
lei ]. Sutherland, Kingman, 81
Renewal and reissue-Squire z. Cut
Ter, Burlingame, $24.
Increase-James NJ. Carton, Arcadia,
IS; Bernard J. McCabe, Nat Mil. home,
Leavenworth, So.
Acknowledgements Kerst, Willis S.
Original widows, etc.-Susan F. Dam
hauer, Lyndon, So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
SOVEREIGN FOR BRYAN.
Will Conduct a Populistic Head.
quarters at Lincoln.

Kansas City, Aug. 14-James r. Sow
ereign, at one time the most noted labor
leader in the United States, was in ths
city yesterday. He is on his way to Lin
coin, Neb., and stopped here for several
hours at the Centropolis hotel. Mr.. Sow
ereign was the predecessor of Samuel
Federation of Labor.
He is now to enter politics and will take
an active part in Mr.. Bryans campaign.
To friends yesterday he asserted that he
is to conduct a sort of Populistic head
quarters at Lincoln, Neb;. from which IS
to be issued Populistic literature by the
folio and mile. Mr.. Sovereign registered
from Sulphur Springs, Ark, and he is no
longer a potent factor in the labor world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
JOHN G.WOOLLEY HURT
Prohibition Candidate for President
Falls Down Stairs.

Chicago, Aug 14.-John G. Woolley, cam
didate for president on the Prohibition
ticket, is suffering from painful injury
to one of his shoulders, the result of fall
ing down stairs at hsi home today. Mr..
Woolley was starting down the steps from
the third story when his foot slipped and
he fell headlong. The upper arm bone had
been wrenched from the socket, and some
difficulty was encountered In getting it
back to its right position. Mr.. Woolley
expects to be able to go to Missouri
Wednesday night to fill some engage
ments to speak. An engagement which
he had at Mound City, Mo, has been can
celed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
ROCKY FORD MELONS.
First Shipment Given Out of 1000
Cars to Be Used.

The first shipments of the Rocky Ford
melons have been given to the railroads.
The season lasts about six weeks. In
this time about 1000 cars of melons are
sent over the Santa Fe.
To prepare the cars for this is some
thing of a task. Each car requires about
L, 900 pounds of ice before the melons are
loaded; 5000 pounds of ice is used in
cooling the car and after the car is
cooled an equal amount is used in re-
icing it, 1t is then ready to be loaded. In
shipping the car to Chicago about 5000
pounds more of ice is required.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
CITY OF ARGENTINE SUED.
James and Della Webb Want Dam
ages for Personal Injuries.

Argentine, Aug. 14.-An because Mrs.
Della Webb stepped on a loose plank
on an Argentine sidewalk and was hurt
by it flying up and hitting her from be-
hind, the Silver City now has $4,000 in
damage suits pending against it in the
district court at Kansas City, Kan.
Mrs Webb wants $4,000 for the
bruises that she received and her hus-
band, James Webb, wants $4,000 more
because the victim was his wife. The
case will be tried at the next term of
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
John E. jenkins Resigns.

John e. jenkins has resigned his posi-
ton with the Union Pacific at Topeka and
Rock Island at Chickasha, I. T. He left
for Chickasha yesterday and will enter
upon his new duties. Mr.. Jenkins has for
the past five years served as cashier for
the Union Pacific at their freight depot in
North Topeka F. w. Mills, who has for
several Years been assistant has been pro-
NOTED to the place made vacant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Illinois Big Wheat Crop.

Springfield. Ill, Aug. 1.-THE state
board of agriculture issued a bulletin to-
day stating that the winter wheat crop
of Illinois amounts to 20, 677 600 bushels.
the largest since 1896. The quality is ex-
celent. and at the price Or August 1, 68
cents, its value is S14 16s, 900. the best re-
turn since 1894. Allowing for seed and
food consumption at home, items aggre-
eating 1S,106.O00 bushels, there is a sur
plus OF 100000 bushels for shipping. The
corn area amounts to S,O51 600 acres an
increase of 1,110.OOO over 1899.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14

Miss Matte L. Guild, of Chicago, III.
Miss Matte L. Guild, President Illi-
nois Young Peoples Christian Temper
ance Union, in a recent letter from Chi
cago, ILL.,, says:
"l doubt if Peruna has a rival in all
the remedies recommended today for
catarrh of the system. A remedy
that will cure catarrh of the stomach
will cure the same condition of the
mucous membrane anywhere. have
found it the best remedy l have ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Burglary at Larned.

Larned, Aug. 14.-Louis Shaffer and
Arthur Geerc, young men about %
years old were arrested here for bur-
glary and grand larceny. They broke
into w. L. Kinesley's granary Thursday
night and stole sixty bushels of wheat,
which they hauled to Great Bend and
sold to Moses Bros. When arrested they
practically admitted their guilt and Of
fered to pay for the wheat, together
with all costs and expenses, but the
county attorney is disposed to make an
example of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Leave Leavenworth for Orient.

1eavenworth, Aug. accompanies Z
and d, First infantry, will leave Fort
Leavenworth over the Burlington today
for San Francisco, two hundred and
sixty men. Captains Getty and L. E.
Pickering commanding respectively
The train consists of a baggage and
box car and nine sleepers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst form
of slavery. George D. Williams, of Man
chester. Mich, says: MY wife has been
so helpless for five years that she could
not turn over in bed alone. After using
two bottles of Electric Bitters she is Won
derfully improved and able to do her own
work" This supreme remedy for female
diseases quickly, cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache, backache,
fainting and dizzy spells. 1t is a godsend
to weak, sickly. rundown people Cure
guaranteed. Only Soc Sold by A T.
Waggoner, druggist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14

companions he was wading and fishing
when he slipped off into the water ten
feet deep. His companions were rescued
after they had gone down twice, but
help could not reach young Turley. I'M
mediate search was begun for the body
and it was recovered one hour after the
accident had occurred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Not to Marry Manchester.

Cincinnati, O., Aug 14.-Friends of Eu-
gene Zimmerman, of this city, have re-
ceived a telegram from him at Taladega,
Alabama, denying the report that his
daughter Helen and the Duke of Man
chester are engaged to be married. A
similar denial has been telegraphed by
Miss Zimmerman, who is visiting in the
east, to friends in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Reagan to Return.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 14.-Judge John II.
Reagan, chairman of the Texas stats
railway commission and the only surviv-
ing member of Jefferson Davis cabinet
in which he was prominent, today an
nounced that he will resign his position
next January and retire permanently
from public life. He says he will devote
the remainder of his life to writing his
memoirs. Judge Reagan is so years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
BETTER FOR TELEGRAPHERs.
Operators on the Baltimore & Ohio
Secure Advance in Wages.

Pittsburg Aug. 14-After several con-
ferences with the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road officials, the Order of Railway Teleg-
order, a readjustment of wages and con-
ditions, which will mean an advance and
betterment to the majority of 1000 or more
Ohio system. In some instances the adj
vance will be between IS and SO a month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
SHOPS FOR GUTHRIE.
Santa Fe Road to Make Extensive
improvements.

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. IA corps of
surveyors began work today in the
Guthrie yards of the Santa F'e railroad
preparatory to the location of railroad
shops here. A round house and a coal
chute are soon to be constructed and
several miles of switching tracks laid.
The round house will accommodate six
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you If you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf-
ferers have proved their matchless merit
for sick and nervous headaches. They
make pure blood and build up your health
Only Csc. Money back if not cured. Sold
by A II. Waggoner, druggist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14

the city of the Golden Gates, has is
sued circular letter descriptive of the
contemplated festival. In many re-
spects it is intended to be an improve
ment over the Trans Mississippi expo
sition held at Omaha, and will compare
favorably with the Worlds fair at Chi
o9On
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
PASSION PLAY PICTURES.
Entertainment Services Held in the
Opera House.

Junction City, Aug. 14.-Rev. Mr.. w.
c. McCracken. rector of the Episcopal
church of this city, occupied the opera
house last evening with the first of four
free religious entertainments
After the responsive service of the
church, views of the great Passion
Play We're shown. The experiment
was a great success. Over one thous-
and people were present and fully 200
failed to gain admission The services
promise to grow in popular favor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Mason Returns From skagway.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. IA special to
the Times from Port Townsend says:
1.-THE City of Seattle arrived at noon to-
day bringing considerable gold from
Skagway. Senator Mason Of Illinois,
was a passenger."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Drilling for Gas Near caney.

Independence, Aug. 1.-THE gas COM
pany at Caney, Kan, southwest of here,
has let the contract for the drilling of
gas to supply that town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Pension Examining Surgeon.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 14-Dr.
Thomas kirkpatrick has been APP
pointed a pension examining surgeon at
Garnet. Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars For
Tourists

are the most comfortable. commodious
means of travel for large parties, in
tending settlers, homeseekers, hunting
parties.
These cars are run on the Union Pa
cific daily from Kansas points to Cali
fornia and Oregon points. and are fit
ted up complete with mattresses, cur
tains, blankets, pillows, ETC., requiring
nothing to be furnished by the pas
sengers. Uniformed porters are in
charge of these cars, who are required
to keep them in good order, and look
after the wants and comforts of pas
sengers These cars are new, of mod
ern pattern, and are nearly as convent
ent and comfortable as frst-class Pal
ace Sleepers.
For time of trains and full informa-
ton call on or address
F. A. LEWIS, City Ticket. Agt
Or J. c. FULTON, Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14

Lawrence. Aug. 14-Harry Turley,
aged IL years, was drowned in the Kaw
river here Monday evening. With three
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14

In India the land of famine. thousands
die because they cannot obtain food. In
and die because they cannot digest the
food they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di-
gests what you eat 1t instantly relieves
and radically cures all stomach troubles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-14
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
$1,000 for the Round Trip.

Tickets on sale August q, Sep
TENDER 4 and Is, final return limit Oc-
tober 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-24
Last Nights Ward Caucuses

The last OF the ward caucuses were
held. last eve ming. ana the candidates f'r
the coming election will T." very nearly
those who are serving at til" present
time. In Ward , AT ne Winter Street
schoolhouse. there We're p large num2vt
present. but the caucus was one Of htle
excitement Tho following ticket wa
nominated BY acclamation: Alderman, L.
q. Plaisted: counciimen, 4. +. Pickering
J. +. cole ana George A. cobb; constlhl..
Jesse r. Eabb; warden, s. ". Townsend.
ward clerk. q. c. Hartman. With tny
exception of G.. Z. Pickering, who ha-
served in both branches of the city GaV-
eminent, the ticket is the same as l1+t
year. Mr.. Pickering takes the place ci
Frank Eadclif. who has moved away
from the city.
In Ward !. there Wee a large numH,r
present at the engine house. Som
changes Were made in the ticket. Tho f..-
lowing beng nominated: Alderman " II-
ter X. Wak.h ,id; c,uncilmcn. Frank Nu-
drrWs, a. l.. Weymouth ana W. ). II.
vcns; constable, Il. r. Dunlap. warden
Henry oliver; ward clerk ". Ray Kinds
Mr. Wakefield has served in the ojy
council for two years ana will taxi t.r
place of David Douglas. Who h@S rNri
twp years. Mi. Andrews a. 2 cnGuciI-
man has done good work in that body. III
past year, ard his nomination. though 81
ballot was unanimous. Both Mr.. Wey-
mouth and w. $. Stevens are new men.
but will prove Of great service t. the
government in every way. Il. +. Dunlap
has served the city for - years as con
stable and this Will make his li;h term.
There Were four other candidates against
him, Joseph Martin, 5. ID. Soule, Charl $
Q. Knox ANA William Bookings.
In Ward 3 there Were many present but
the old ticket was nominated. AI lut
Alderman Haley We're nominated hs a.
cllmation. Thr ticket: AIdermar. M. ~.
Haley; coun linen, Charles Lawrence. M.
y. Brrrhcr ana }. ". Peacock; ward, d.
NJ. w. Eastman; ward clerk, 4, II. Ca-
pcn; constable, Thomas McCIcar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-24
The DAY We CELEBRATE.
Washing,o7's 5ir.hdiy Observed in Most En-
yab!e Manner by The u vN

Thc observance rf Wa-h!HEtnn.s BIRTH
aay hy G"i- Hedl i;"-iinrnt N"- -5, MI MI
C-. W1= un@ "i iEr m"@- notable social
events TIT 'hr Annals "i the T"+u5 Home.
Ihc exercises thIl place at the ciub
L.Ig,. yul NM llll was urptti'. h .rurlt,j
,,.itb ..,,.,,I t.,.t,.r,,l yr,.,r...,n.,,t. .r
..nrJ ,I.r,-- U..rf,.. I'LL. .t.rrn .s.. r,u
WIS. nII.I with m4,nb.~- of tb... order and
invited guests. r,rarada Louis I-,Irt. H.
win, presided. called ts,. c.mp3uy :, OF
la, and ,.r.s.1.ni chi rhar,. I Cr.i5,
,I,,. ..-,n,.,p.,..r. If ,.7 R,.,i p..,i,,,,,
VIII, mad, , bri.f and busj1oss,tk. nd
dress Tn,n followed an order Of ext
ciscS rrrl.,o with interest ana pJeasur,-
Chaplain Il. 5 Holt n HeaI Regiment,
delivered + SEuit and able Grafton. tac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-24
The Colonial Party.

MIS- Eora Grant Nice very pleasantly
entertained thu members Of Samuel Gran.
Chlpter. Daughters OF the American
Revolution. ana friends at the home IA
Ter father. William Grant, Farmingdll".
Friday evening At q Colonial party n
was the intention to have the party.
Thursday evening. hut owing to The storm
ana the electric cars not running. but a
few were able to attend and the event
was continued to Friday evening.
ON entering the large and spacious
house. the guests were greeted by a col
ored boy. dressed in fun livery of the
DAYS of the Revolution, and shown to the
dressing rooms. The hall was decorated
with American Tags ana red, white and
blue bunting. ON both sides III the halls.
the rooms were very Hastily arranged.
many candles furnishing the light.
The evening was passed in a most So
oiaI way. Musical selections were .-l-
GCrrl hy Louis" Robinson of Augusta,
with Miss Relnr as accompanies. Re
frcshmrnts If slndwichca ana coffee,
confectionery ana Other daintiys W,rr
served. the dresses Mi the ladies' 3 .r
very beautiful. The great rar; of tArm
were uf the tylc Of lang eco" ANA uc..
very fine.
The part, broke np II late hour, ,lI
hagin% pa sal - most delightful evening
Amou.; those ~, sent were: Miss Ft"u."
Leonard. Miss Clara Walker E.lUupd
Wi!cox, Mrs. John +. Hill. Augusta; Mrs
Thomas Iampard, Augusta; Hon. and
Mrs. Georgr Stafford, Iiallowel,; Hon. ami
Mrs Ben Tcnncy. Hallnwell; Mr.. ami
Mrs OTIS NJ, l. ID Merchant. lir j. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-24

apron is yet unhung and consequently
the elevator cannot be started. Scrap
ing continues, but as yet only a small
portion of the field has been planed.
Very little marking has been done. a
large area has been scrlped, extending
almost half 4 mile south Of the houses
Work had to be suspended on the
new Rich houses owing u the storm
but there We're endeavors to hasten
matters as much as possible, Friday
The carpenters are making good head
way. The usual number of men We're
at work on the fields. The engine ana
1iler has been placed in good order
and tn" belt to the chain gearing VIII
be soon placed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-24
Leader Without a Party.

Th- Democratic brethren gathered III
City h7ll, last evening. for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidates for
M yrr. al iorm, n-at-laIge. city marshal
street commissioner. ana the various
ward officers. but after a long confer
cnce. adjournment was made without
forullity If organizing. 1t may be
: ana that there are very few Democrats
in tn" city So far as known. there.
VIII he - opposition whatever t. the
Republican ticket In a few years
PAST Ward has been a stronghold, but
the leaders there seem to have lust
spirit this year. Tho only name used
IN connection with the mayoralty was
that of stephen J. Ii-sarty but H.
4" ms now to D" a leader without 4
party.