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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
HONOLULU CHINESE.
Want Kuang Hsu Restored and Capt.
tai Removed From Pekin.

Chicago, July ga special to the
Record from Honolulu. July 10. via san
Francisco. Cal, says.
The Chinese residents OF Honolulu
held an open air mass meeting Saturday
evening, July IA, to formulate their
views with relation to the political crisis
in China The meeting was attended by
fully 1000 Chinese.
Resolutions were adopted calling on
the governments OF Great Britain, j Japan
and the United States to lead the way
in q movement for the restoration OF
Emperor kuang Hsu, the preservation
inviolate If Chinese territory and the re-
noval of the capital from Pekin to some
other city less inpervious to the infiu-
ence Of western civilization, where the
emperor would be surrounded by less
reactionary and conservative influences
and where true reform in government
could be carried out A committee was
appointed to prepare a memorial In
consonance with the resolution and TO
secure, if possible, it's presentation to
all the powers Of Europe through the
diplomatic representatives of the United
States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
SHOT HIS WAY THROUGH
Desperate Negro Escapes New
Orleans Police.

New Orleans, La, July 24--Police
Captain John T. Day and Policeman J.
Lamb are dead and Policeman August
T. Mora Is in the hospital suffering
from three wounds. the result of an
encounter last night with two desperate
negroes, Leonard Pierce and Robert
Charles. The officers were attempting to
arrest the two negroes when the latter
opened fire A fusiIIade followed during
which Policeman Mora was severely
wounded
Pierce finally surrendered but Charles
though wounded escaped Charles was
traced and found later in the night by
a squad of officers The negro shot his
way through the officers, killing Day
and Lamb, and again escaped Inc
shooting has caused great excitement,
and a hundred policemen and vast
crowd of citizens armed with revolvers
and shotguns and rides are searching
for Charles, who will doubtless be killed
on sight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The following letter was received to-
day by W. s. Fulton from Paul Torring-
ton:
"Tigin, Siberia June %.
talk about hot weather and driv-
ing stakes and running levels for North
Topeka sewersi I assure you it's not in
IL with the layout here. You may have
heard that Russia and Siberia are cold
places, in fact synonymous with ice and
snow. but the past month has demon
stFated to my satisfaction the faliaey
of such belief or reports. the therm0nl-
eter having been around 80 to rs and
the bugs. mosquitoes and gnats most
energetic. have had a very nice trip
SO far and enjoyed il very much. A sort
OF vacation tour through England. Hol-
land, Germany, Denmark and Russia.
This Is a small station on the Trans
Siberian railway with nothing but peas
ants. houses and forests The country
is very beautiful at this time of the
year. The sun rises at $3.50 a m. and
sets at $3.50 p m.
You would amuse yourself looking
at the peasants and their peculiar dress
and manners. Go over to Little RussEL
in North Topeka some time and listen TO
them talk There you will have an idea
of what see all the time
What about the street fair? Send me
a photograph of the auditorium"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
NEW PLACERS.
Important Gold Discoveries Made
Near Juneau.

Seattle, Wn., July 24.-Juneau has
full fiedged placer mine excitement, ac-
cording to advices brought from the
north today by the steamer Resale
When the vessel sailed from Juneau on
July IS, a stampede was on to the placer
diggingS on Glacier Bay, a about $50 miles
distant. Some doubt existed as to the
placers being really new discoveries
Not q few believe them to be diggings
found and operated many years ago by
the Russians In any event finds are
that an experienced miner can make
considerably more than wages. Fully
zoo people. it is estimated. have gone
from Juneau alone to the scene of the
new discovery. The bars in the mouth
of the Glacier Bay are said to contain
gold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
These figures are regarded as moderi
MISS DANIELS BIG WAGER.
Theatrical Manager Offers to Bet &c.
900 at Three to One on Mckinley.

New York July 24-Maud Daniel, man
ager of the Wilbur Opera company, wants
make her case plain, has issued this state
ment:
providence, R. I, July II, 1900
IT have placed with Richardson & Hill.
brokers. of Washington street, Boston.
$40 600 to be Wagered on Mckinley's cleo
ton at odds of TO l. This money may
be divided into sums of $500 or more, and
/ will accept the above firm, your news
paper or any reputable man as final stake
holder This offer is genuine and Will be
substantiated by Richardson & Hill, who
are prominent brokers.
Il have thought that you might like the
above as an item OF legitimate news, and
that at the same time you might be able
to assist me in placing the bet. Respect
fully, MAUD DANIEL,
Manager Wilbur Opera Company"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

The auditorium roof is nearly completed
Robert Stewart is fishing near Waka-
rusa-
Topeka avenue Is sprinkled three times
a day.
Work has begun on the Madison street
pavement.
The county commissioners are in ses-
sion today.
\ floor will be put in the Seventh
street bridge.
Mrs. Harry Eckles. of Chicago. is visit
ing in Topeka
Chairman Morton Albaugh has returned
from Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Berry are the par
ents of a daughter.
Adrian Sherman has gone to Thousand
Islands for vacation
A new platform has been built at the
Missouri Pacific depot
George A Clark, secretary of state. has
returned from Colorado
County Treasurer Philips quarterly re-
port will be out in a few days
c. E. Jordan, of Seneca. editor of the
Tribune, was Topeka visitor yesterday
A song service will be given in the Rail
road Y NJ. c. A. parlors tomorrow even
meeting at the Salvation army tent to-
night
Thomas Riley. Rock Island brakeman
of Horton, is seriously Ill at Stormont
hospital.
A copy of ITO Have and to Hold" sold
for twenty cents at auction In Topeka
The city engineer and street commits
sioner will inspect all the city bridges
next week
c. w. Kouns, car service superintendent
of the Santa Fe, has returned from San
Francisco.
A baseball team has been organized by
sociation.
Attorney General GODDARD and family
have gone to the northern lakes on a va
Walter McKinnis and Miss Mary Moore
were married yesterday at the probate
judges office
J. W. O'Connor went to Strong City yes
terday to rush the stone for the federal
building addition
Some OF the councilmen are talking of
starting inquiry concerning electric lights
for outside districts
George F. Sharitt, clerk of the federal
court, has returned after spending vaca-
ton in the north.
to George Meir, of Topeka, and Minnie E
Member, of Kansas City
The appraisers appointed to find a vaiu-
Sheldon find 1875 collectible-
The city scales will be moved next week
The delay has been caused by the lack
of heavy tinbers, which are necessary.
A. K Wilson and Chas. J. Webb will
go to Wamego Wednesday to take part
in the dedication of a new Masonic hall.
James Dun as chief engineer of the Santa
Fe. will arrive Sunday from San Fran
CISCO
sLowpopohiram is the word used by
a street fakir in speaking of a. poor man,
and sshighpopohiram'' when speaking OF
rich man.
Iohn W. BrefdenthaI, like Bryan and
Mckinley is staying at home while the
convention is working to honor him by a
nomination
Mrs. ]. w. OConnor. of Chicago. is Wis
iting her husband, who has charge of the
construction of the addition of the fed
eral building.
DR.. H w Roby has returned from
Thousand Islands. where he attended the
nineteenth annual meeting OF the Ma
tional union
The water pipes are being laid for the
Sheldon drinking fountain. which is to De
placed at the corner of Eighth street and
Kansas avenue.
w NJ. Davidson, superintendent OF the
city schools. has returned from the meet
ing of the National Educational associa-
tion at Charleston. s C.
The rain last night was the heaviest in
many months. It a steady down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
SECURES ROYAL ASSENT.
Prince of Wales Favorable to Lady
Randolph ChurchiIPs Marriage.

New York. July PA dispatch to the
World from London says:
The Prince Of Wales has given his for
mai Endorsement and countenance to the
marriage of Lady Randolph Churchill and
Lieutenant CORVALLIS West, which. 1t is
said he originally opposed.
The Duchess of Devonshire was the in
termediary for the lovelOrn couple
The Duchess arranged a week end
party to which the prince accepted an
invitation. Upon her iutercession- his
royal htghness gave his assent to the in
clusfon among the guests of both the
young lieutenant Of the Scots Guards and
Lady Randolph Churchill
sent TO the marriage, which has been
set down for the first week in August
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
A ROYAL DIVORCE.
Cousin to the King of Sweden Takes
Advantage of North Dakota Law.

Chicago. July ga special to the Rec
ord from Grand Forks. n. D, says:
The first divorce granted in North Da-
kota to a person of royal family has Just
been issued by Judge Ffske OF this city.
Is a cousin of King oscar of Sweden. The
vroTnan Princess Anna Josephine Char
Iotte ten years ago married Emil h Hal
vorson a young man OF good family.
though her social inferior The match was
opposed by her friends and forbidden by
the king
For eight years the young couple lved
came to North Dakota to secure divorce
and has lived here fncognftO over a year.
THE present address of Halvorson is I'M
known and he was not represented at
the trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
ACTION THIS WEEK.
Water Company Directors Will
Discuss Topeka's Proposition.

President Street of the Topeka Water
company writes to Mayor Drew that
the directors of the Topeka Water COM
pany will meet this week to discuss
the propositions submitted by the city
OF Topeka.
President Street says the agreement
between the council and himself would
be considered at the same time.
The letter containing this information
was read to the council last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
WATER FOR HORSES.
Water Company Putting Trough in
Potwin

The water company will soon put a
watering trough in Potwin near the
postoffice and supply it with water free
of charge to the city.
Councilman J. w. F. Hughes, from
the Sixth ward, is responsible for the
two fire MIGRANTS being put in service
there by the water company without
charge 70 the city He introduced a res
oIution to the city council requesting
the water company to put four hydrants
in service The resolution was adopted
and the water company Immediately
put two in service and will soon have
two more ready for use. Col Hughes
lives across the street from Mr.. O'NeilI,
receiver of the water company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
SALVATION ARMY
Praise DR.. Hartman's Free Advice
For Afflicted Women.

could not rest day or night, but suffered
constantly untold misery Tried remedy
after remedy, but found no relief until
Peruna was recommended TO me by
friend. have taken one and a half bot
ties and am today well and hearty
shall always praise Peruna. for / feel II
saved my life"
Mrs Sarah GaIIitz. Luton. Ia, writes
as follows in regard TO Peruna and Man
ain: Il was suffering with the change or
life. had spells of flowing every two or
three weeks which would leave me nearly
dead / had given up hope of being cured,
when 1 heard of DR.. Hartmans remedies
and began to use them I am entirely
cured and give all the credit to Peruna
and Manalin-"
Ii is al this time of the year that the
weak nervous woman is most Frustrated
and least able to perform the daily routine
of duties that falls to her share she mas
no ambition and her work dragS upon her
at every step. 1t seems never TO De COM
pleted, and she never feels able 10 90 on
with it
accomplishing and patient until she
breaks down completely and can go no
farther 1t Is to these tired. Hstless, I'M
happy women that Dr. Hartman 9HerS
such women will write to Dr. Hartman
giving a full account OF their troubles
he Will answer promptly free OF charge
and tell them what 10 do ana WhaL 70
take to make a new woman of themselves.
His advice costs nothing ana the medl-
cfnes are. not expensive Every woman
who follows his advice IS greatly bene-
fitted. and the great majority are com
rIeteIy restored to their youthful health
4 book Entitled Health and Beauty
viii be sent free to any woman
DIR. Hartman, Columbus. Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
4 Good Cough Medicine

Many thousands have haan ras4oras
nsaItn and happiness by the use ~
ShaIn oerialn's Cough Remedy II al
Incte4 with any throat or lung trouble
give IL a trial for it is certain tn nro1F9
peneneIsl- Coughs that have resisted ali
TO this remedy and perfect heslrb 49, So
rest FestoTsd- Ease! Gases that seemed hopeless.
failed 10 benefit have been Iar1, Le'oTls
cured BY its use. For sale 81 ali dr,sa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
VIII Not Sign Scale.

Youngstown. O.. July 24.-The Amerf-
can Hop company has notified Secre-
tary Mutt of the Iron Manufacturers as
ISOLATION that they will not sign the
scale presented by the Amalgamated
association and that they will take the
same position in the matter as the Re-
public Iron and Steel company. If a call
is issued for a scale conference it must
be for the purpose of modifying the
India napolis scale. otherwise they will
not participate. The outlook is against
early resumption by the mills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Georgia Troops for China.

Atlanta. Ga. July Accompany NJ of
the Fifteenth infantry under command
81 captain John Cotter. left Fort Nc
Pnerson today on a special train over
the southern railway for San Francisco
and thence to China
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
MISS sHEEHAN CONFEssES
To Swindling the < & Z of s. Out of
Q Large Sum.

Chicago, July 24.-Miss Margaret
Sheehan, former financial secretary of
Illinois council 400 Knights and Ladies
OF Security. a fraternal insurance order,
pleaded guilty today TO a charge of con-
spiracy to defraud that organization of
$3.50. 1t is said. that hoping for leni-
ency, two more of the persons indicted
will plead guilty
Pauper cadaverS were used as a. basis
for the collection OF money alleged to be
due on policies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Was It a Miracle ?

THE marvellous cure of Mrs. Rena J.
Stout of consumption has created intense
excitement in CamHnack.s Ind writes Mar
ion Stuart, a leading druggist OF Muncfe
Ind. She only weighed 80 pounds when
her doctor in Yorktown said she must
soon die Then she began to use DIR.
Kings New Discovery and gained 81
pounds in weight and was Completely
cured" 1t has cured thousands of hope
less cases. and is positively guaranteed to
cure all Throat. Chest and Lung diseases
Soc and 500. Trial bottles free at Wag-
goner's drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
CAPE TOWN HALLWAY.
English Have Cleared the Line
NorthWard of Roers

London, July 24-An official dispatch
received here from Cape Town today,
and dated Monday. July %, says.
The railway nOrthward is now clear
OF Beers The line is slightly damaged,
but will soon be clear. Captain Fowler
proceeds tomorrow to repair the tele-
graph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Mules Prom Havana.

New York. July 24-The steamer Mex-
leo arrived today from Havana. having
among her passengers twenty-four
United States teamsters. who have in
charge mules for the army. The mules
are slowed between decks on the Mex
leo. Seyenty-seven passengers Of the
Mexico were sent to Hoffman Island for
observation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Tourist Rates ID Colorado and ~,

Tickets viii be sold from points of
Missouri Pacific to Denver, CoIo~s "a
Springs and Pueblo, Colo. ana SsIt
Lake and Ogden, Utah, June 1sf To San-
TENDER 18th. at greatly reduced ratss
See nearest ticket agent or write
h G. TOWNSEND, c. ?. & T
=. E NIPPs, Agent. --7' NO
Topeka Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
SILENT SIX YEARS.
4 Dumb Girl Receivers Her Speech
and Dies in a Week

Lands of Ephrata. who recovered her
speech a week ago, after a silence of
nearly six years, is dead In January.
1894. she lost her power of speech, and
the efforts of physicians failed to re-
store il. About ten days ago she called
her sister, the first words she had ut
tered in six years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
YELLOW FEVER IN CUBA
Among the American Soldiers in
Pinar Del Rio.

Havana. July 24-Yellow fever has
broken in the barracks of the Seventh
United States cavalry and the First
United States infantry in Pinar del Rio.
There have been nine deaths during the
present month and eleven cases are now
under treatment in the hospitals. To-
day Gen Lee ordered the camp moved
three miles into the country and quar-
antine will be strictly enforced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
wales Given a Diploma.

London, July 24-The Prince of Wales
Is now a fellow of the royal college Of
surgeons The president Of the college,
Sir William MacCornac, headed depu-
tatfon that presented his royal highness
with the diploma at Marlborough house
this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
she Swallowed a Lizard.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 24-Some time
ago Anna M. Jones Of Marcus Hook
Pa, accidentally swallowed a lizard
while drinking water. Frequently the
reptile climed up into her throat, but
had successfully resisted all attempts
at ejectment Last night after com
planning Of a choking sensation, she
suddenly exnirei
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
BIRD WILL RETIRE.
Three Candidates Now Seek City At
torneyship.

There will be numerous candidates for
the office OF city attorney next spring.
W. A. 6 Bird Will complete his third
term His assistant, d. T. Gregg viii
be a candidate for the place. ". +.
Schoch and Charles Gault who were
candidates a year ago. viii again seek
the nomination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Miss Clara Ward. Captain in the
Salvation Army, In a letter from
Ogden. Utah. writes:
GAS a tonic find that Peruna is
much TO be recommended. 1t IS GER
tainIy the best medicine know of to
build up anyone worn out with work
or broken down In general health"
Mrs J. A. Bashor. Knoxville, Tenn,
writes: My health was completely broken
down and has been for almost g. year !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
TAMMANY'S FUND
VIII Throw $2,5OO,ooo Into the
Campaign This Year.


New York. July 24.-Tammany's cam
paign fund this year will fall little short
Of s., SOC, 600. 1t may even exceed this sum
if the leaders decide that they need the
money and deem it wise to exert their
power to collect it, Here Is the prelimin-
AIRY estimate of the funds. which win I'LL
the Tigers campaign chest:
Assessment officehOId6fs- ~, co. ~
Assessments on protected in
terests ........-................ 1000. 900
From other sources ................. 500, 600
Total .........S2 500 90
These figures are regarded as moderate
by men who familiar with TaInrnany
sources of income The city spends be
tween S70,000.0 90 and $50 100000 a year in
salaries and wages. The usual rate of as
sessment is per cent. This, of course,
can not be enforced upon the entire salary
and wage schedule.
Laborers and school teachers, who alb
sorb a large amount, are practically ex-
empt. Much of the money goes to Dor
oAghs outside of Manhattan and the
Bronx, and is assessable in Kings, Queens
and Richmond by the organizations there
A bout $40 900, 900 goes to officeholders In
Tammany's jurisdiction who can be reach
ed by the political assessors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Mine Owner q Suicide.

Prescott, Ariz.. July 24-aarrv Arfnott
locator and part owner Of the Little An
ME group Of mines in the Big Bug dis
trfct. has committed suicide bv "a king
strychnine- Dependency due to ilI-heaIth
was the cause. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
BOOK AUCTION.
Special Ladies' Sale Thursday After
noon at $50 O'clock.

Every lady attending the auction sale
Of books. sos Kan Ave. Morrison's old
stand. viii receive a ticket in the draw
ing of Eve very handsome prizes thas
will be given away at the close or the
afternoon sale.
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$1,000
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
via the Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale July % and "a Good
returning until August p. Account An
nual Convention Young Peoples Chris
tan Union at Denver We also have the
last Colorado excursion of the season,
leaving here August >, good until Oc-
tober 81
The Santa Fe is the only line running
an observation car to Colorado Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

New York. July 24-The United States
transport Sedgwick from Matanzas,
with a battalion of the Second infantry
on board arrived of the Highlands ali
noon.
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LIKE LITTLE RUSSIA.



The following letter was received to-
day by W. s. Fulton from Paul Torring-
ton:
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1900-03-08

Den geamten iieht es frei, iid ibre
Deputies nab 9elieben gu mdblen, bod)
miro beren @ehalt burb Die @ountD=
Commit iIliondre beIfimmt.
Sb bas neue 8eieb, tpelbes cine gr=
fparnib bon etipa 1000 fir Die
@teuersabler oes gountp's besnedt. iih
bewdbren Miro, bleibt absumarten.
Seoes Sing bat befanntlib feline snei
'Seiten, uno 10 aud oieles Beieb.
9enn ipenn bisber Die geamten bel Der
Nieoerleauns ibrer 5teaunsen oarauf
bebaht tparen, idmmtlihe porliegenoen
@efddfte nod Grdften auf;uarbeiten
uno su erleoigen, um m6glihlt piele
@ebiibren besieben su tOnnen, 10 biirfte
in 3ufunit cine Nrt Shlenorian plab
greifen uno bic geamten aenei9t iein,
ben nnangenebmeren She'll
Der Nrbeit ibren je,peilieen Nahfoleern
su iiberlaiien, unb oas tpiiroe feline
Nahtbeile unb 6hattenieiten BADEN.
Das neue 8eieb finbet auf Die iebt
in @tellung befinbliben 0eamten teine
Nnmenoung erit ibre Nabfolger per.
ben bapon beriibrt.