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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
A LIVELY EARTHQUAKE.
Mountain Split in Two by Shock in
Alaska.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-A special to the
Record from Vancouver, B. c., says:
The steamer Clutch which has arrived
from Skagway brought news that an
earthquake on August 10 shook Skag
way for seventy seconds and was even
more severely felt in Dawson. All the
way down the river the shock was APP
parent and at several places was par
ticularly well defined. At Dawson two
small government buildings in course of
construction weer toppled over. Ar
rivals from the Stewart river. half
way down the Yukon to Dawson, say
the mountain there was split in two.
One stream was damned up partially
by fallen rock and it turned into the
newly formed canon through the noun
tain. Five miles of this stream and
two miles of the second tributary of the
Stewart were left dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
FOREST FIRES RAGE.
Many Herders and Sheep in
Danger in Wyoming.

Saratoga, Wyo., Aug 20.-The forest
fires continues to rage in the mountains
between Battle Lake and Grand Encamp-
nent, and those towns and the numerous
mining camps and sheep camps are
threatened with destruction.
The herderS We're forced to drive their
nocks high up in the mountains to get
reed, owing to the scarcity of both feed
ana ana water on the plains below. and it is
been surrounded with their focks by the
names The timber is as dry as finder
and burns fiercely. Nothing can prevent
rain
1t Is estimated that the loss thus far
exclusive of the millions of feet of fine
TIMBER will be over $500. 900. Miners have
joined the forest rangers in the work of
fighting the fires. Their combined efforts.
however, seem to be of no avail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars For
Tourists

are the most comfortable, conmodfous
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 first-class Pal
ace SleeperS.
For time of trains and full informa-
ton call on or address
F. A. LEWIS. City Ticket. Agt.
Or ]. G. FULTON, Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
OPENING TONIGHT.
Falk & Veronee Company in "Lost
Paradise" at the Crawford Theatre.

The theatrical season in Topeka will
open tonight with the Veronee & F>a1k
Stock company, direct from Hopkin s
theater in Chicago. The bill for this
evening will be Lost Paradise" Tues
day night, Nat c. Goodwin's famous
success, lin Missouzie;" Wednesday
night, Pawn Ticket 21O;'' Thursday
night, Little Lord Fauntleroy," with
charming Baby Lund in the title role.
The company includes Miss Lillian Nor
timer, late leading lady of Hopkins
theater in Chicago: Edward Boring,
Jules Kusell and others. A notable fea-
ture at every performance win be the
specialties between the acts by Baby
Lund, Jules KuselI and John A. West.
Electric fans have been put in the
theater. which will make the house COM
Portable. The prices will be 10, 20 and
80 cents, and ladies free tonight only,
when accompanied by a person holding
a 80 cent paid ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
WHEAT A FAILURE.
Crop in Indiana Hardly Big Enough
for Seed.

Chicago, Aug. 2O.-A special to the
Times Herald from Wabash, Ind, says:
Reliable grain dealers from all parts
of the state have collected statistics
showing the total yield of wheat in In
diana for the present year is the small
est for many years, and not exceeding
5000 900 bushels against from $4,000, 900
to 40, 600. 900 for several years in success
sion prior to 1899. The crop is a prac-
teal failure. there being but little more
than enough grain raised for seeding,
and leaving a shortage for bread and
seed of at least Loco, 900 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
If You're Going East

and want to make early morning con-
nections at Chicago take Santa Fe train
No. 2, leaving Topeka at p. m. No
hurry; no worry. Your troubles end
when you get your ticket. Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers and free chair
cars. Dining cars. One fare to Chicago
and return August 24-27. T. l.. King,
Agent, Topeka depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Geo. r. Brindle and wife to Rebecca
J. Gregory, $1,000, lot 140 Sixth avenue
west.
Job Goods and wife to the A T. & S.
F. Railway company. 81, 500. lots 81 and
Kleins add, ex. 8. 2 feet lot 81.
Frank Gibler and wife to same $500,
lot 3 Klein avenue, N. Klein's add
Andrew j. Rhodes and wife to Laura
P. Roudebush, $500, pit. blks. IL and II
Sixth avenue Parkdale add.
Elk Farm Co. to NJ. E. Ward, $500, lots
COL and Lane street, Cross add.
s. A. Sells reenspan to Jas. E.
Mooney, 81 600, lot 434 Clay street, Kings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
NO RAIN PROMISE.
People Look in Vain for Signs of
Moisture.

The rain map issued by the weather
bureau to show last weeks rains shows
that all but few counties drew blanks.
The following rains are recorded: De-
catur county 30, Smith $50, Republic %,
Nemaha u, Brown inches. Doniphan
5.73, jackson 3, Wallace %, Ellis so. Ri
ley 1.39. Shawnee rs, Jefferson SO. Leav-
enworth 2.04, Wyandotte I, Jackson POS,
Douglas 1.25, Usage .O3. Franklin SO.
Rush SO, Barton .S3, Rice AS, Bourbon
40.
The forecaster holds out no promise of
rain. The forecast is generally fair
and continued warm tonight and Tues
day" The maximum temperature Sun
day was 90. The maximum today up to
IL o'clock was S. Last night was hot,
the lowest the thermometer recorded
was rs. The wind today has been blow
ing IA miles an hour from the south
west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20

Official Train to Chicago.
Via Santa Fe Route.

Department Commander Martin and
staff have arranged with the Santa Fe
Route for a special train to carry the
old soldiers and their friends to the Ma
tional Encampment at Chicago This
train will leave Kansas points Sunday
August 26, arriving Chicago early Mon
day morning. For tickets, folders. space
and information call on or write T. L
King, Agent. Depot, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
DEATH CAME AT ONCE.
San Diego Light Plant Engineer Gets
Powerful Shock.

San Diega, Aug. GOV. e. McCurdy,
assistant engineer of the electric light
plant here, was found dead in the
pOwerhouse. He received a shock of
about $500 volts. His hat was lying
by the dynamo and his body was TWEEN
ty feet away. A burned spot ON his
hand showed where the had touched
the pole, the shock throwing him over
another machine standing near. In his
fight through the air he apparently dis
arranged the gearing, for the engine
ran away and burned out the DYNAMO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20

headquarters was on his way to dinner
He heard the big bell ring He knew
which way the companies would go and
that they would pass within half block
of where he was. He caught the hose
wagon and helped just where he was
needed at the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
Missouri Editors Eastbound.

Buffalo. n. Y, Aug. 2O.-The members
OF the Missouri Press association who
are on a recreation trip reached Buffalo
from the west during the night and left
for Niagara Falls today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
THE CLIMATE OF JULY.
The Rainfall Was SO Hundredths of
an Inch Below Normal

The following is the climate and crop
service report of the weather bureau
for the Kansas section for July:
The first half of the month was warm
and dry. the temperature ranging above
the normal almost continuously, while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
THE g. A. II. SPECIAL.
FOR CHICAGO.
Via aGreat Rock Island Route.

Via "Great Rock Island Route"
Will leave Rock Island depot, Sunday,
Aug. 26th, 4:30 p. m. arriving in Chi
cago early Monday morning, Aug. 9th.
This train will be made up of Pullman
Palace and Tourist Sleepers. Chair Cars
and coaches. Personally conducted. For
full particulars see A. NJ. Fuller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
FREE TREATMENT.

To prove the merits of our remedies
we will send by mail five davs' freat9
ment, with medical advfcefree of charge
and expense Send for trial traot7 ,-aS,s
today Address HALLOCK DRITG 90
no Court st, Boston, Mass ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
ENGLISH GET TWO GUNS.
They Were Captured at ELEPHANTS
Neck, August II.

London, Aug. 20.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
Ian Hamilton captured two Krupp
guns at ELEPHANTS Mex August II.
Three British were wounded
Hamilton engaged the Beers all day
August -, at Roodekopjes and Crocodile
river. There were few casualties.
Rumble reports that 6S4 Beers surren-
dered in the Harrismtih district August
49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20

me no pain or incOnven-
eince, and I should have
forgotten about it had it
not begun to inhame and
itch ; It would bleed a
little, then scab over, but
would not heal. This
continued for some time,
when my jaw began to
swell, b c o m ing very
painful. The Cancer be-
gan to eat and spread,
until it was as large as a
half dollar, when I heard
of S. S. S. and determiu-
ed to give it a fair trial,
and it was remarkable
what a wonderful effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
THE OFFICIAL ROUTE
To National Encampment @. A. r.,
Chicago, is the Santa Fe.

Train with Department Commander
and Staff will leave Kansas points
August 20. Special equipment provided
for Topeka passengers. Sleepers and
free chair cars. T. L. King, Agent,
depot will reserve space, Sell tickets
and supply folders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20

it had from the very beginning the sore began to
heal and after taking few Bottles disa ppeared
entirely This was two years ago; there are still
signs of the Cancer, and my general health
continues EOcd--MRs. r. SEIRER, La Plata, Mo.
0OV blood pa ss' and nd the he
- - only one guaranteed
~ purely vegetable. Send
- 49, ~z| for our free book on
Cancer, containing valuable and interest
ing information about this disease, and
write our physicians about your case. We
make no charge for medical advice
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.

Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
$1,000 for the Round Trip.
Tickets on sale August q, Sep
TENDER and Is. final return limit Oc-
tober 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
n1rr, raoIrGHTs FOR YoUR INTERESTS.

I-pint bottle Olives .25C
DeViIed Olives, per bottle - DC
I-gdiIOn Jug CdtSup. -. -. .45C
I-gdIIOn Jug Mustard ...... Abe
Clipped Beef, per can DC
Vienna Sausage, per can. l5C
COrned Beef, per can SC
MdCarOni and Cheese, per can. Sc
Chicken TdmdIGS, per can 80. I5c
1OneIeSs Herring, per can 80. lOC
Star package Coffee 49, SC
2 lbs. Bulk Coffee Csc
Fancy Santos Coffee, per lib. III SC
Java Blend Coffee, per Id. -. zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings
sprains. DR. Thomas. Electric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
COLORADO FLYER.

Via "Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 D. m. arriving
Colorado Springs 1926, Denver HOG
o'clock next a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
$1,000 for the Round Trip.

Tickets on sale August 21, Sep
TENDER and Is. final return limit Oc-
tober 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
A Birthday Dinner,

Mrs. John G.. Howard entertained at
an informal dinner Sunday in honor of
her son Arthur's twenty-first birthday.
The guests invited for the occasion
were, Miss Bessie Burdge, Miss Wini-
fred Clarke, Miss Florence VanTassel,
Miss Bessie Ricketts,, Mr.. Leslie Ben
nett, Mr.. George Clark, Mr.. Carl Sawin
and Mr. Edgar Clark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-20
For Mrs. Branstrup.

Mrs Branstrup of Indianapolis, was
the guest of honor at a dinner given
Saturday by her hostess, Mrs. George
o. Wilmarth, at her home on West
Eighth avenue. Mrs Wilmarth's guests
were, Mrs. c. ]. Brown, Mrs. Willis
Gleed, Mrs. John Sargent, Mrs. Emma
Evarts, Mrs. ]. s. Collins, Mrs. John
Hodge, Mrs. NJ. A. Low and Mrs Ed
I'd Earbsf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-12-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

John W. Hickey. who has been held
by the New Bedford police on suspicion
OF having been implicated in the out
RACES at the Nash road railroad cross
ing, Nov q. was released Saturday.
The charges on which he vas held were
raDc on Sophie NJ. Plate. assault on
stephen f. Manchester ana assault on
Lewis Parry. lie proved his inn"-
ccncc.
Five men held up an Ogden avenue
electric ear ut Randolph and canal
streets. Chicago. Friday night. but
were beaten off after 4 furious battle
with the crew and several OF the ~
passengers. Edward j. Wright, prcSi-
dent of q commission house on South
Water street. was robbed of a Satchel
containing more than $500 in currency
and checks.
According Ia present expectation. the
Southern Pacific new coast DIVISION.
will be in operation before the end OF
this month. Less than four miles re-
main to be completed and all but one
of the seven Viaducts have been finish
Cd Vice Pres. II. =. Huntington. chief
Engineer William Hood and Genera!
Manager Kruttschoitt have returned
10 San Francisco, from an inspection
tour of the new line They stated that
all of the rails will be laid before Dec.
- if not earlier.
The Great Northern Railway has
completed contract with the Ley
land Line whereby they charter five
boats of that line for five years to
carry grain between Quebec and
Great Britain. This will enable the
Great Northern to run weekly SER
vice between Quebec and England. The
Great Northern now announces that
some of the largest steamers now run
ming to Boston will be brought to
Quebec next season for their export
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-12-03
POLO NOTES..

Fifteen thousand FIVE hundred and
eighty people attended the games on
THANKSGIVING day.
The Olympia Band of Augusta has been
engaged to play at the polo game. Mon
day, Dec. 10, 1T the Coliseum. Gardner.
The matter about cages has been set
tied, and Gardiner viii have 4 new set
of cages rs soon as they can be made.
A chance for the ladies of Augusta and
Hallowell TO see 4 clean. fast game. Mon
day night. Dec. 10. Maine Central eXcur-
sion trains will leave Augusta at $40 T.
NJ. also the Olympia Band.
The Rockland team under the manage
ment of John Wiley will bc at the Colt
scum. Wednesday night, Ia cross sticks
with the 1iardiners. Watch ioI u red-.ot
game and also watch the Gardiner team
that night
All arrangements have been, completed
for the excursion 10 the polo games at
Gardiner. Monday night. Dec. 10. The
train will leave Waterviilc at 80: Wins
Augusta. $40; Hallowell, \l3, arriving IL
Gardiner, S.21.
Manager Fred Doe of the Lewiston POLO
team has signed Higgins rush, and Con-
way. haifback of the Pawtuckct team.
and they viii leave Pawtucket. Z. J..
Monday, for Lewiston. This probably
means that the Pawtucket team will b
disbanded, for although il was stated
Saturday night. that there was 4 possi-
bility Of the teams continuance i'll case
substitute for Cunningham and a new
seems little indication Of it's re-orSaniza-
ton. Should Pawtucket disband. II viii
Of course receSsitatr a read1iStnent ~
the present schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-12-03
EARNEST PROTESTS
Against Lootine of the pckin Obserya-
tory by the Germans.

Ticn Tsin, Dee. .. Via Shanghai
Protests and requests have been for
wardcd to Field Marshal Won Walder-
see by the representatives Of the
powers urging the prevention Of thr re-
moval OF astronomical instruments
from the observatory at Pekin. Most
of the principal Instruments have been
prepared for shipment and labelled for
Berlin or for Paris.
The Chinese themselves do not pro-
test because, rs members of Ii Hung
Chang's staff put it. their objections
would be useless. as whatever they say
or do in the way of protest only
elected uncivil treatment.
Tho observatory is universally recog-
nized as one of the most Interesting
sights in Pckin. Most of the instru-
ments now out OF place are over l5o
years old. Many of them are magniii-
cent hronzes and although not Of mod
ern type. can still be used for the pur-
pose of astronomical observation.
The number of Chinese returning has
the last few days; apparently they are
friendly.
The provost marshal of the various
nations are being dfily informed as to
the hereahouts OF returning Boxers
but only those are arrested against
whom there is conclusive evidence of
having killed native Christians.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-12-03
CAPITAL. JOTTINGS.

The funeral of Rear Admiral Frederick
navy. was held. Saturday, at st. John $
Episcopal church at Washington. Inter
ment was at Arlington.
The population of Wisconsin. as Off
cialIy announced, is c.6e9.6i2. against L.
6S6 $50 II years ago. an increase OF 20 per
cent. The popula ton of Indian Territory
is ?9l $50, against 1s0,lSl in 1899. an increas
of ll1.J per cent.
The United States mint at Philadelphi1
made in November l2.35j.00o coins. valued
at S2.25i, t5s.l4. OF this. $ll6.Gs.4 was OF
gold. and was for the government OF
Costa Rica The rest was III American
silver, nickel and copper The value OF
silver coins was 81 IS.ey1, and OF base
metal $22o. 10.
John Addison Porter. former secretary
to the President. i'll 1T Pomfrct. Conn. i
rapidly growing worse. The alarmnE
symptoms of the last few days Seem |"
increase and while another operatio
might prolon9 his life. he is now to-
weak 10 stand il. There is not the slight
est hope. the physicians say, Of his ulti-
mate recovery
The convention Of the League Of Repub-
ican College cubs ended. Saturday. n
President, Harry Kirkland of Harvard
vice presidents. \. Il. Maxwell OF The
[ University Of Nebraska. Il. l.. Cross o;
Leland Stamford University. and Madison
Bell of Emory College. oxford, Ca: sec
retary, Gaylord r. Hawkins of Prince
ton: treasurer. T.. r. Hamilton Of tho
Illinois College. \ letter of greeting wa
received from President Mckinley, AMI
resolutions were adopted. ..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-12-03
CALLED THE WHITE DEATH.
a Remarl able Mist That Comes S ID
denly ana With Deadly Effect
t.Ainslee'S Magazine

o. all the natural phenomena pecuiiar
70 the Rocky Mountain region none is
more strange or terrible than tn ',rs-
ttrious storm known to the IND IA, -
never Yet had an oppur:uniit OF inveSu-
eating II, because II cones 1T the most
unexpected timy' ;Cd may keep away
from 4 certain l,Catity for years. Well
read men who have been through il say
th" - really n frozen fog. But where
tC" comes from is more than anyone
can say. This phenomenon occurs most
frequently in the northern part of Colo
RADIO. in Wyoming and occasionally in
Montana.
About two years ago a party of three
women and two men were crossing North
Tark in 4 wagon in The month Of Febru-
airy The air was bitterly cold but dry
;ls Il bone and mctionless. The sun shone
with almost startling hriliianey. As the
snow they did not experience the least
cold. hut really felt most comfOrtabie
ANA rather enjoyed the trip Mountain
peaks ~ miles away coIid be seen as ds
tinctlN as The pine trees by the roadside,
Suddenly one oi the women put het
hand up Ia her face and remarked thI.
something had stmg her. Then o,ncl
members Of the party did the same lhis, lh
although not a sign OF an insect couid oe
seen. All marvelled greatly at this. A
moment later they noticed that the dis,
tant mountains re- disappearing behiht
cloud of mist. Mist in Colorado III ~ f,e
flEiFN surely litIt must TT sunni
take. but there was no mistake, becitus,
within lu minutes a gentle wind began !"
brow and the air became hlied WIN n''r I
particles Of something that scintiiiaa,r:uu
like diamond dust in the sunshine. sun
the people drove on until they came 10 q
cabin where n man Signalled To tnehi a., ~,
stop. With his head tied up in bnaie
Of mlfliers he rushed out and handed lne
driver 4 piece of paper on when VIZ
written: Come into the house uuicR, ~ =.
this storm will kin all OF you. Don ''''"
outside here ....r
OF coarse no time was lost in Get'i,Is
under cover and putting the horses III w M
stables. But they were a little iatt ao
in less than an hour the whole party W. ~
sick with violent coughs and fever. Be-
fore the next morning one Of the "oIn.n ,,i
died with all the symptoms OF pl,e y, "
monia The others were violently ~ ,,or or
ii. but managed 10 pull through 'i''i
long sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-12-03
COMMON tGROUNDS
For Formulation Of Demands
Upon the Chinese
Being Reached by Powers, in Line
With United States Plans,
NO DEMANDS WHICH CHINA rs
UNABLE TO FULFILL.

Washington, Dec. administrator
officials continue sanguine that the
ministers in the demands TO be made
upon the Chinese imperial government
in satisfaction for the Boxer outrages.
The state department is in cOmmuni-
cation with the ministers and ambas-
sadors of tho United States to the
European courts and advices which
have come from them from time to
time lead the officials here TO hope
that the powers will be brought TO the
position maintained by the United
States in dealing with the Chinese viz:
That there shall not be demands made
upon the Imperial government which
il is unable TO fulfill.
our government has perSistently held
To this view in the progress of the
negotiations between the ministers at
Ptkir and il tho principle of this con-
tentiOn can be maintained in the COM
Chinese plenipotentiaries a decided ad-
vantage will be had ut the start.
The attitude of our government on
this subject has been made clear 10 Mr..
Congcr. The meeting between him and
the German and British ministers. yes
t"rday. ut Pekin presumably was in
compliance with the minister's latest
instructions from Washington.
Nothing has been heard from Mr.
Conger by the state department for
several days.