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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
MILWAUKEE DISPLEASED.
Residents Find the Census Will Fall
Below the 100000 Mark

Milwaukee, July 4.-There is great
disappointment among Milwaukee peo-
pie, who had hoped that the new census
would show a population of more than
100000 for this city A. g. Wright, cen
sus supervisor, says that the recently
be counted with Milwaukee. because the
annexation was not completed before
June l, when the census taking was be-
gun.
West Milwaukee will not be included
for the same reason Mr. Wright re-
fuses any figures, but the most sangu-
inc do not place them beyond 10000
without these two populous additions
and it is more likely to be something
like $50, O0O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
A CITY BACTERTOLOGIST.
DIR. G. E. Mum Appointed to This Po-
sition by Mayor Drew.

DR.. c. E. Mum, late of the United
States army, has been appointed city bac-
teriologist by Mayor Drew. He has the
honor of being the first to hold this posi-
ton in Topeka, as previous to this there
has never been an arrangement for city
meteorological work DR.. Mum is the
father of DR.. L. H. Mum, and removed
to Topeka several months ago from Den
yer.
The duty of the city bacteriologist in
Topeka. will be similar to that of bacter-
biologists in all the large cities He will
examine water, milk, etc. and so far as
possible use his knowledge in advancing
the health of the community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
CROKER AS A HERO.
Tammany Boss Rescues His Real Es.
tate Partner From Drowning.

New York, July 24.-Richard Croker
saved the life of Peter F. Meyer, his
real estate partner. the other day.
Croker is a first rate swimmer and
Meyer is a novice. The two went bath
ing at City Island, and Meyer soon got
beyond his depth. He found he was in
peril and yelled for aid. Croker at
once swan to the rescue and brought
his partner into shallow water.
The Tammany boss was at Brighton
today, and although the greatest efforts
had been made to keep the rescue story
quiet, it became public, and Croker was
soon the recipient of congratulations
from those who know him.
Croker, with his usual surliness, re-
pudiated the statement that he had act
ed as a hero, but the story is out now,
and the chances are that the boss will
be given a medal, If by any chance he
can be induced to accept it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
MAY NOMINATE TODAY.
Fort Scott Conventions Organized :
Mrs. Diggs Has Proxy.
Especial to the State Journal

[Special to the State Journal
Fort Scott, July pa. H. Atwood, of
Leavenworth, was elected permanent
chairman of the Democratic convention
this afternoon, w. H. Pepperell is Sec
rotary.
The Democratic leaders will make
fight to prevent the nomination of Dav-
i'd Martin by the Democratic convention
and they are confident they will sue
coed.
Annie l. Diggs will lead the fight for
Martin on the floor of the PopuliSt con-
vention, having secured the proxy of z.
H. Hewins of Shawnee county who was
called home.
The nomination of Breidenthal may be
made by reclamation late this after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
CHAMPION WOLF CATCHERS
Six Men Earn Large Bounties and De-
pIete Rapid City Treasury.

Hot Springs. Ark, July 24.-Ziebach
county has the champion wolf catchers-
That county is now attached to Penning-
ton and the wolf catchers brought their
pelts to Rapid City to secure their bounty,
as provided by law
SIX men brought in 56S pelts, Of which
493 were wolves and IS coyotes. At 81 per
head the coyotes brought $50. and at 50
per head the wolves netted the snug sum
of S1,479. They were all caught in fifteen
days, making each mans earnings nearly
S25 a day. At these prices the men declare
that they don't propose to allow the
wolves and coyotes to become numerous
in their neighborhood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

so much as squeezed a lemon in their
honor.
Let the girls spend all the time they
want in doing up their hair; in a few
years more they will twist it in a tight
little knot in order to have more time
to curl their children's hair.
Have you never remarked the manu-
featured air of saintliness that dis
tinguishes old ladies who have been
members of the same church a long
time. and who have nothing else to
recommend them?
The average man seldom attends
social function, beyond acting as pail
bearer when a friend dies, and when
his wife finally coaXes him to attend
party he acts very much as he acts at
a funeral, where his only experience was
acquired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
LOCAL MENTION.

The police were kept busy last night
and the patrol wagon was called out
five times to haul in six drunks, two of
them being women.
The police were informed last night
that Scott Grover who lives at 831
Kansas avenue, had run away from
home. He is IS years old.
Emma Vowel, who attempted suicide
yesterday by leaping from the Rock
Island bridge into the Kaw river, is
still under the charge of the police
matron, Mrs. Thorpe, and is quite sick.
When she RECEIVERS she will be sent to
Medicine Lodge, where a place has been
secured for her.
A colored man, George Washington
Sprague. appeared at the police court
this morning mad wanted to swear out
warrants for lot of colored boys who
had been stealing his melons. He had
rented three vacant lots in the west
part of town and planted them in
watermelons. In the neighborhood live
a number of small colored boys, but he
failed to take them into consideration
when he planted the crop, and now he is
suffering from their depredations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
New Train For Chicago via Santa Fe
Route

Leaves Topeka 300 D. M, arrives Chi
cago 7:40 a.. m. before departure of out
bound connecting trains for resorts In
the northern lake region, as well as
those of the St. Lawrence and the At
lantic coast, Carries Standard and
Tourist sleepers. Free chair cars Din
ing car. Other trains at 4:30 a. m. and
4:40 p m. T. L. KING, Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
K. G. Firemen Start for Paris.

Chicago. July 24.-Chief Hale Of the
Kansas City fire department with 80
men, arrived today en- route to New
York, and thence to Paris to compete in
the latter part of next month After
that Chief Hale and his men will make
an exhibition tour through western Eur
one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Some Washington diplomat. connect
ed with our own government, wants to
know if the Americans viii open their
gun factories and exhibit war plans for
the benefit of other foreigners, who
might apply their information as Lii
Hung Chang has done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
M'KINLEY'S CALLERS.

Canton. O., July 24.-The' Mckinley
callers are increasing at a rapid rate,
and are coming from all quarters.
Those who come to pay their respects
are still in the majority, but those who
come for favors are growing in num-
Der. For the past few days the presi-
dents time has been largely absorbed
by the Chinese question, which he is
directing from here, and often the call
erS have long waits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
The State Journal Is Selected as the
Official Paper.

At meeting of the city council in
committee of the whole last evening,
the State Journal was unanimously
agreed upon as the official paper for the
ensuing year An informal ballot was
first taken, and the majority were found
to be in favor of this paper. Had the
member of the council, who was I'M
avoidably absent, been present, the
Journal would have received still an
other vote Upon a second ballot the
compliment is thoroughly appreciated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
$1e,ooo,ooo for improvements.

Chicago, July 24.-At a special meet
ing of the stockholders of the Indianap-
oils and Ohio railway held here today
the issuance of $12.0O0,O00 fifty year per
cent bonds was ratified. The money will
be put out as required for improvements
and purchases
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
New Fast Train to Chicago via the
Santa Fe.

Leaves Topeka at 800 D. m, and ar
rives in Chicago at 7:40 a. m. This train
carries free chair cars and Standard
Tourist Sleepers to Chicago In addi-
ton there is No. leaving Topeka at
4:40 p. m, arriving Chicago at $3.50 a. M
These trains make all eastern connec-
lions, also those for the Michigan and
Northern Lake resorts.
T. L KING. Agent,
Topeka, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
CIRCUS rs COMING.
Wallace Shows Will Visit Topeka
August IL.

The Wallace circus will be the first to
visit Topeka this year. 1t will be here
August II. and Mr.. r. NJ. Harvey, the
press agent. is here today making ar
rangements for billing the city. He says
this year than ever before. This circus
has not visited Topeka for several years.
The Ringing Bros show is the only
be here in September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Girl Fractured Her Arm.

The 7-year-old daughter of John Roll
hauser, the East Fourth street tailor, fell
and fractured her left arm n three places
this morning The girl was playing in the
barn, and fell several feet, striking on her
left side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The archives at Washington. in a few
years. will contain a long and uninter-
esting report labelled: From the spe-
cIal envoy of the United States; investi-
cations of the Chinese situation" The
president has authorized the appoint
ment of such an official.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

LFrom the Philadelphia Record
Even the unsuccessful author gets re-
turns. provided he incloses postage.
Si1icus-''Poets are born" Cynicus-
Yes; 1 suppose we have to bear with
them"
The fellow who goes to sleep in church
merely has a nodding acquaintance
with the clergyman.
A couple of deaf mutes up in Ken
sington have been engaged for ten years
and they are still in love.
Scribbler-"why is the weather man
so stuck on himself?" Spacewright-''He
predicted a cool wave, and it came"
Riches take unto themselves wings
when man with lots of money be-
comes an angel for a theatrical COM
pany
Nell-"He is such a tiresome story
tellerl And then he tells such risque
things" Believes; his stories are
about as broad as they are long,
Mrs. Nuggins-"Isn't it terrible the
trouble We are having with Chinai"
Mrs. Buggins-'sWhat's the matter?
Has your servant girl been breaking
things again?"
You women" said the stingy man.
don't know what 1t is to get money by
working for it, "Oh, I don't know"
replied the stingy mans wife; Its pref
ty hard work for me to get any"
what makes you think" asked the
member of the cabinet. that you would
be an ornament to the diplomatic
corpse Sir" replied the other, with
conscious pride, for four years di-
rected a church choir
Just look at these eggs, dear" ex-
claimed Mrs. Newlywed at the break
fast table; such a bargaini They were
marked down from 81 cents to IA" And
then she wondered why Mr. NewlyWed
didn't want any breakfast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Troops to Quell Strike.

Vancouver. B. c., July 24.-Two bat
talions of the Duke of Connaughts
Own have been ordered to Steveston to
the scene of the salmon fishermenS
strike, and a fight is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Hay Will See Mckinley.

Cleveland o., July 24.-Secretary of
from Washington, to attend the funeral
this afternoon of his wifes mother,
Mrs. Amasa Stone. After the funeral
services Secretary Hay will leave for
Canton for a conference with President
Mckinley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

A Boston man was robbed of s., $40 on
a train out of Boston. Yet, the Boston
papers become frantic over the. des-
peradoes of the west when a Kansas
farmer is touched" by a lone highway
man for a few hundred dollars of loose
change
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Charley Gault Married.

Charles Z. Gault and Miss Emily
Black were quietly married and have
left for Les Cheneaux Islands on a we'd
ding trip
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The New York ice trust stock has
made its holders $1l per share richer
Turing the last week, by dividends, but
far poorer in their shares in mans hui
Enanity to man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The Union Labor party promises to
score in Kansas this year. John Breid-
enthal to be nominated this week for
governor was the first Union Labor
agitator to stir the placid bosoms of La
bette county politicians years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
Department Store Fails.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 24.-Albert c.
Hartman was today appointed receiver
to take charge of the interests of Her
man Helm in the Helm department
store. A statement shows the liabili
ties to aggregate $117, 1872 and assets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

One of the saddest things about ma
tional campaign is the eagerness of
men, who are otherwise sensible, to
proclaim to the world that they have
'changed'' since the last election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

It is announced that Admiral Remey
Is a native of Burlington. Iowa, and is
famed for contributions for the benefit
of the school from which he graduated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

In spite of the recent hot weather
some Topeka people have been persist
snt in the use Of skates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The law holds both maker and cfrcu-
lator of a counterfeit equally guilty The
dealer who sells you dangerous counter
felt of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve risks
your life to make a little larger profit
You cannot trust him. DeWitt's is the
only genuine and original Witch Hazel
Salve. a well known cure for piles and
all skin diseases. See that your dealer
gives you DeWitt's Salve. At all drug
stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
$500
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
via the Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale July % and "a. Good
returning until August "a. Account An
nual Convention Young Peoples Chris
tan Union at Denver. We also have the
last Colorado excursion of the season,
leaving here August 2, 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

The report that Senator Hanna would
place the Sultan Of Su1u in the political
campaign in Utah probably originated
at Democratic headquarters
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

1t has been demonstrated by experiences
that consumption can be prevented by the
early use of One Minute Cough Cure
This is the favorfte remedy for coughs
colds, Group asthma, grippe and ali
throat and lung troubles. Cures quickly
At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

By the way has anyone noticed the
flag CT Spain among the allied powers
around Tien Tsin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The tour of the Cuban school teachers
now in this country examining the work
of American schools, although the
schools are all enjoying vacations, is
announced as very profitable and edi-
fvi1e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

After a man is defeated for office, he
hunts up a reporter. and says he i:
thankful he is out of politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Although Mr.. Croker claims to have
helped put 16 to 1 in the Democratic
platform he is not urging its imprint on
campaign banners in Tammany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Women love a clear. healthy complex
ion. Pure blood makes - Burdock
Blood Bitters makes pure blood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Recent rains increase the enormity Of
the Kansas crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

So many people show a reporter a
black horse and ask him to believe that
1T is snow white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The oldest of crowd of girls.
though she may be only 49, is always
made to feel as if she is wrinkled
spinster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
$500
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
via the Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale July % and "a Good
returning until August "A. Account An
nual Convention Young Peoples Chris
tian Union at Denver. We also have the
last Colorado excursion of the season,
leaving here August 2, 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

We have noticed that chaperons are
usually sent with girls who need them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Just about seven-eighths of the peopl,
Should cut out that part about forgiv
ing ones enemies, before they repea
the Lords prayer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.l
The worlds a stage, and every man
Is afraid of his understudy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The question. ITO whom do you owe
your success in 1ife?" should be prompt
ly answered by most women by THE
curling iron.',
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

There is great Indignation: an Atch-
tson woman has had guests visiting her
goT week. and her richest kin hasn't
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

The fellow who goes to sleep in churcl
merely has a nodding acQuaintanc
with the clergyman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

A couple of deaf mutes up in Ken
sington have been enga aged for ten year
and they are still in love.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

From the Philadelphia Record.1
Even the unsuccessful author gets re-
turns, provided he incloses postage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

You women" said the stingy man,
don't know what it is to get money by
working for it." ''Oh, I don't know"
replied the stingy mans wife; Its pref
ty hard work for me to get any,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

SiI1icus-"Poets are born" Cynicus-
Yes; 1 suppose we have to bear with
them'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Scribbler-'Why is the weather mar
so stuck on himself?' Spacewright-"Ht
predicted a cool wave, and it came"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Mrs. Muggins-"Isn't it terrible the
trouble we are having with Chfnat"
Mrs. Buggins- What's the matter?
Has your servant girl been breaking
things again?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Nell-"He is such a tiresome story
tellerI And then he tells such risque
things" Believes; his stories are
about as broad as they are long"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Riches take unto themselves wing
when a man with lots of money BIZ
comes an angel for a theatrical CON
pany.
, 1900-02-20

Senator Nelson, from the committee
on public lands, yesterday reported
favorably Senator Warren's bill grant
ing $4,000 acres Of land to aid In con-
tinuation, enlargement and mainte-
nance of the Wyoming Soldiers and
, 1900-02-20
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.

The Union Pacific pay car will ar
late.
Gus Berg and Mr.. Shipley each ship
ped a carload of horses yesterday to
Statesville, N. c.
The Aid society of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. J.. B. Will
son, 100 Third street, tomorrow at 2
o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet with Mrs.
w. ]. Garlock "Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. 81.
Fourteen cars of cattle from Win
nemucca, New, consigned to Council
Bluffs parties: were fed in the Laramie
yards today.
The family of Mrs. and Mrs. John
Marks are rejoicing over the arrival
Of a new boy, who made his appearance
last evening.
Two box cars at Medicine Bow were
broken into Sunday night by some par
ty or parties unknown and a number OF
pairs of shoes stolen.
Colonel e. P. Snow, secretary of the
state board of sheep commissioners, ar
rived in Laramie on No. 3 today and
returned to the capital on No. 4.
The. hose belonging to the Laramie
| fro 1onortr,op Uoc uiyopro fhnrnuUh
test yesterday under the supervision Of
Chief McRae. Five or six defective
lengths We're discovered and discard
ed.
Thomas Heaney Of Cheyenne has re-
linquished his claim to the Hartville
townsite, upon which he filed as a
homestead last summer. Mr.. Heaney
says there will be a big strife over the
matter of settling title to the townsite,
and as he has little invested, and to
fight the case would be expensive, he
decided ito withdraw his claim.
Hon. c. F. Fishback of Rawlins was
a w~est-bound passenger on passenger
train No. 3 this morning, en- route home
from Denver. Mr.. Fishback was ac-
companied by his wife and two young
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Hiland
of Rawlins. Mrs. Hiland is confined
to a hospital in Denver and the chill
dren are being taken to an aunt In
Rawlins.
A favorable report was mad eby
the house committee on mines and
mining in congress yesterday on Rep
resentative Mondell's bill to apply a
portion Of the proceeds of sales of pub
lie lands to the endowment and sup
port of mining schools in the several
states and territories. The report says
that the magnitude of mining interests
in the nation renders this class Of
schools proper subjects for federal aid
and encouragement.
Senator Nelson, from the committee
on public lands, yesterday reported
favorably Senator Warren's bill grant
ing 10000 acres Of land to aid In con-
tinuation, enlargement and mainte-
nance of the Wyoming Soldiers and
, 1900-02-20
PERSONAL

Samuel Coen of Lookout is a Lara
visitor today.
S. F. Phillips is in from his ranch
neal Wyoming.
Mrs. John Percival left for Omaha
on train No. 4 today.
L. E. Stilson of Rockdale left today
for a visit to Denver.
Mrs. Klinkenbeard of Medicine Bow
is visiting in Laramie.
Engine Inspector d. H. Brees went
to Medicine Bow on No. 8 today.
Miss Ollie Knadler returned this
morning from a short visit ito Chey-
m
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Nash left on the
noon train today for their home in
Denver.
Frank Denig left for Rock Creek on
No. 8 today, where he has secured a
position as operator.
Assistant Superintendent J. w. Hay
went over to Cheyenne on No. 4 to
bring the pay car over the hill.
George w. Perry, editor of the Raw
Inns Republican, was an east-bound
passenger on No. 4 today, en- route to
the meeting Of the National Press as
ISOLATION in New Orleans.
, 1900-02-20

stats ArchlVes and Hlstorica.
, 1900-02-20

Do not forget the illustrated lecture
upon our fossil fields by Prof. Knight
in the Presbyterian church Friday ev-
ening Feb. 90. Do not let the people
Of foreign lands know more about the
wonders Of II beautiful state than we
do ourselves. Come and both lear and
see. Admission % cents. Children
under IL, Is cents. The proceeds of
the lecture are for the Ladies' Aid and
Christian Endeavor societies.