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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
THREE MEN KILLED
And Eight Badly Injured in a Brook
lvn Fire.

New York, June 13.-Three men were
killed. eight so badly burned or manned
that they are in the hospital and three
other men are missing, as the result of
a fire in the cooperage establishment
OF Paul Weidmann at North Eleventh
street and Wythe avenue, Williams
burg, Brooklyn. The property loss is
vaI1ously estimated at from $75,0G0 to
$3.50 GOO; The dead are:
AUGUST BENEDICT, SO years old,
burned so badly that he died immed
lately after being taken from the build
ing.
JOHN NJ. LOCKWOOD. Sc years of
timber
UNKNOWN MAN, burned to death.
The building was four stories high
and there We're over 100 employees in the
place at the time. Many of these leaped
from the windows.
1t is said that at least two score of
people dropped before the hremen had
arrived. When they came many were
hanging from the upper windows
August Benedict, a cooper, was hang
ing out of one of the windows with all
his clothing afame. He held on to the
ledge while the ladder was being run
to him. He was so badly burned when
he was taken down that he died half an
hour afterward.
John N. Lockwood had his chest
crushed by a falling timber and died in
the eastern district hospital.
The unknown man was taken from
the burned building and the body was
SO badly charred that Identification was
impossible.
The following injured are in the Nor
wegian hospital:
John NJ. Lockwood, jr.. "a years of
age, son of the dead man, chest crush
ed and body burned.
George Hemling, rs years of age,
broken ankle and numerous Commissions.
John Donifia, an Italian boy, 10 years
of age.
Frank Comma, II years old.
James Hazelton, 81 years old, and
August Smith, who disappeared from
the scene. He was not seriously in
jured.
Fireman Joseph Fee and George D.
Schenan were severely injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
sRYAN MUSE eET NEW YoRK.

The Democrats must look to the east,
largely, for their electoral votes this
fall aside from the usual solid south.
This is the consensus Of opinion of the
political wiseacres who have completed
analysing the returns from Oregon.
The Pacific coast states on the ques-
tion Of expansion seem likely to stand
by Mr.. Mckinley and possibly carry
with them adjacent states. That Mr.
Bryan will carry several western states
this fan none will deny. but that he
win secure enough with the aid of the
south to secure his election is not prob
able. Mr.. Bryan, as the nominee of
the Democratic party is reasonably
certain to count in his column in No
vember the following southern states:
Alabama, Arkansas. Florida, Georgia
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,
Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas and Virginia, with 129 votes.
But the candidate that wins must have
PA electoral votes. Where can the
friends Of the Nebraska man hope to
secure the other necessary 90?
To the solid south list can reasonably
be added 4 from Colorado, Nevada, g.;
Nebraska, 8; idaho, 3; Utah, 8; Mon
tana, 8; making "a additional. and car
rying the Nebraskan's vote up to 153,
still Il short of the goal.
In 1896 Mr. Bryan carried in addition
TO the list given, west of the Mississippi.
Kansas with 10, South Dakota, 4; wy
oming, 3, and Washington, T. But
many men of both parties think the p
votes in these states doubtful. so they
will be left from the Bryan column in
this count What may happen in no
vember will be another story. This
brings Mr.. Bryan up to the Ohio river
on the south and the Mississippi on the
west with II votes needed.
1t is useless almost to figure on Ohio,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan. Iowa
Minnesota. Pennsylvania or the New
England states leaving the Mckinley
column. But there is Kentucky with
- votes, Maryland with 8 and West
Virginia with that are much more
likely to go to Mr.. Bryan than to Mr.
Mckinley. This makes Mr. Bryan's
column creep up q more but still leaves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

The New York World after waging
war against Mr.. Bryan nearly four
years, has finally come out flat-footed
in support of that gentleman for the
presidency in an editorial which closes
as follows:
Mr.. Bryan, who, as the World said
two monhs ago. viii be renominated by
reclamation, represents the American
and therefore the Democratic side of
these living, burning, dominating is
sues. He is for this reason entitled to
and will receive the support of the
World and Of all who believe with US
that the only issue worth considering
in this campaign is the preservation
of the republic, the maintenance of the
constitution, and return to the prin-
ciples Of the declaration of independ-
anca-n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
CONTRACT DRAWN UP.
Commercial Club-Santa Fe Agreement
Made Today.

General Manager Nudge, of the Santa
Fe, today drew up the agreement, to be
signed by the officers of the Santa Fe
company and the officers of the Topeka
Commercial club in reference to the To-
cation of additional shop buildings in this
city.
In exchange for the land to be pur-
chased with the $4,000 raised by the Com
mercial club, the SantsN Fe agrees to at
once erect a blacksmith shop and frog
factory.
In consideration for securing the re-
naming land of the tract at $500 per acre,
the Santa F'e agrees to make certain other
improvements, principal among which is
the construction of a locomotive erect
m6pfhe after fhe coy ne ~ nntfies the
Commercial club that the land is needed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
POINTED PARAGRApHs.


TFrom the Chicago News.l
True charity never waits until it is
It takes two drunken men to make a
pair Of tights.
If you ever attended circus you pro-
baby saw-dust.
All is not gold that glitters. Some
times 1t is diamond.
The man who always speaks the truth
IS sure to have other virtues.
1t is uually the dimpled and rosy
cheek that wins in this world.
In all well-regulated families the
hired girl has to get up and dust.
All a man has to do when he goes
shopping with his wife is to take notes
The man who smokes hams is more
important than the one who smokes
cigarettes
Some girls are tailor-made. but the
one who seeks an, offer of marriage is
ready-naid
But little history was written in the
dark ages. Probably the people couldn't
see to write.
It's surprising howfuIl of life is Of con-
trast- You are so good, you know. and
other people are so very bad.
An old bachelor says that an appro-
pirate design for the engraved portion
OF an engagement ring is spiders web
with fly in it.
A man can always tell when a girl is
trying to look at him like she had a
nameless longing in her breast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
TOPEKA HARVEST HANDS.
Rate Will Be in Effect But One Day,
Friday

Effort is being made by the A. T. &
S. F.. Rock Island, Missouri Pacific
and Union Pacific to reach an agree
ment to sell tickets for harvest hands
from Topeka to points west Of Moline,
Severy. Empo1fa, Council Grove,
Eureka. White City, Junction City,
Manhattan, Blue Rapids and Marys-
vile on the same rates authorized from
the Missouri river, half fare each for
two men on one ticket, one-third fare
each for three men on one ticket.
If successful it is likely the arrange
ment will be made to sell only on one
day, Friday, June 10. Consequently
all unemployed men in Topeka and
vicinity who intend to seek employ
ment in the harvest fields should be
prepared to leave here not later than
Friday, as the rate will not be made
after that date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

him short A votes. But New York.
which hasn't gone twice in succession
for the same presidential candidate in
more years than we can remember. has
IS votes. New York's vote was for Mr..
Mckinley four years ago. Indiana with
Is votes is also declared extremely
doubtful this fall. Should the Hoosier
state land in the Bryan column along
with New York the necessary pa would
be found. But the figures show that
New York is needed by Mr.. Bryan if
he expects to defeat Mr.. Mckinley. The
Democrats must look to the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
Melted $1,000.
Street Fair Profits to the Com
mercial Club.

Treasurer Greenwald of the street
fair committee said today that there
will be a profit of $1,000 on the pro-
ceeds from the fair.
There are several large bills to be
paid, but most of the claims have been
settled, and there will be a good mar
gin left when all are paid. When the
Commercial club gives another street
fair it will not be necessary to pay one
third of the gross receipts to a pro-
moter. The business men of Topeka
have learned how to manage a street
fair, and another one will net a larger
profit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Republicans are looking for an avail
able New York man to nominate for
the vice presidency. The situation has
become so acute that Governor Roose-
welt still feels called upon to decline
at frequent intervals. Cornelius N.
Bliss is generally regarded as second
choice. but he too IS hard to catch.
While prosecuting the search the lead
ers are forced to walk around many
aspirants for the place who persist
emily stand on the track. It looks as
though they may be forced to take
Long of Massachusetts at last, for
want of a better man. He is said to be
Mr.. McKinley's choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
THERE is A Low"
It is in This Region, and May Make
Trouble.

Tuesdays rain amounted to 25 hun
dredths of an inch The morning rain
measured 16 hundredths and the rain in
the night hundredths.
The forecast Tuesday for thunderstorms
was correct, but Mr.. Cox won't try it
again today. The forecast for Thursday
is fair tonight. Thursday partly cloudy
and warmer" The maximum tempera-
ture up to II o'clock this morning was IS
and the minimum 81. The wind was north
blowing u miles an hour. There is a high
barometer near the lake region and an
other in the northwest There is a low
in between and something may happen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

The agreement recites that it is expected
to build the shop during the year 1901.
The wheel works will probably not be
built until the following year, as the
Santa E'e now has a contract for wheel
work which does not expire for two years.
Mr. Nudge met the finance committee
of the Commercial club this afternoon.
and arrangements will be made at once
to secure and turn over the first section
of the land to the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
DONE BY WOMAN'S CLUB.
Organization Responsible For Seats
Along State House Walks.

The Woman's club of Topeka has been
granted permission by the executive coun-
grounds. The credit was given to the
park commissioners. when the fact was
first announced. The park commissioners
have had nothing to do in the matter.
The Woman,s club has worked hard IN
accomplishing this and to it belongs the
credit The seats have been ordered and
will within a short time be placed on the
grounds. They are made of iron and Will
be placed under the shade trees near the
nllhlic library and along the walks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Tt has been estimated that Great
Britain put 100000 troops in South At
RIGA and the Beers armed $4,000 soldiers
for the defense. The British army lost
1000 men and the Beers 10000. The
money cost of the war has been $780,
100000 by Great Britain and 81, 900, 900 by
the Transvaal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
a snrained Ankle Quickly Cured.

"At one time suffered from severe
sprain of the ankle" says Geo. E. Cary,
editor of the Guide, Washington. Va.
after using several we'll recommended
medicines without success, ! tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to
say that relief came as soon as I began
lowed Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Regardless of the fact that he found
it necessary to shoot a good many of
them, General Otis regards the Fill
pinos as far superior to the other Ash
atics in character and intelligence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
MAY DRAW 81 A DAY.
Judge Hazen Settles Question OF Fees
of Coroner's Juries.

Judge Hazen has handed down a deci-
sion IN the case of l. NJ. Carter against
the county deciding the controversy over
coroners jury fees.
Carter was a juror two days and re-
ceived his fee of 81 on the grounds that
jurors were entitled to 81 for every in
quest. Carter claimed that he was en-
titled to 81 a day and sued for the other
dollar. Judge Hazen decided in his favor.
Hereafter eoroner's jurors will receive 81
a day whether they hear the evidence in
one inquest more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Those people who have organized a
new India relief committee to act in
dependently probably think the starv-
ing HindoO will assimilate his food
more readily if he is made to under
stand exactly where it comes from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

The nations of the world know the
value Of an American when anything
is to be done. therefore one has been
selected to lead the international forces
for the rescue of Pekin from the box
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Last spring E. J. Evans, Cairo, ILL., was
SO run down in health had to give up
work Was also troubled with boils and
eczema. He writes: Doctors did me no
good but before l had finished one bottle
Of Beggs' Blood Purifier. I began to i'm
prove and am now a well man. R. w.
Squires, Pharmacist 1872 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

1t was very courageous on the part
of Mr. Pulitzer to declare for Bryan
before he knew whether or not Mr..
Hearst would be nominated for vice
-..---s41-..4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

The man who induced Dewey to be-
come a candidate for the presidency is
as hard to find as the man who struck
BllY Patterson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

away should a foreign nation think a
demand made by the United States
exacting and the moment propitious for
it to refuse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
Anproved bv Bundesrath.

Berlin. June 13-The bundesrath today
approved the navy bill and the measures
1lroviding means to carry out the pro-
iected plans as already passed by the
reichstag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Uncle Sans cash balance has
dropped below $50 millions, but he still
has enough money to do business on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Reports show that over fifteen hundred
lives have been saved through the use of
ono Minute Cough Cure. Most of these
were cases OF grippe, Group, asthma,
monia It's early use prevents cons ump
ton All drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

There seems to be nothing left for
Mr.. Bynum but to accept something
Equally as good"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

light was dim Tell me, darling" he
implored, why do you call your little
brother Timer" Because time will
tell" she replied, as she struggled from
his embrace and peeped under the sofa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Is there a boy so young that he hasn't
his mind made up that the greatest sign
of disgrace would be to put on a girls
clothes? An Atchison woman found
that whipping, threats, and punish
ments off all the usual kinds had no
effect on her four year old boy, so she
made a Mother Hubbard for him, and
he becomes the best boy in town at the
threat that she will put it on him, and
compel him to play with the girls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

There is a new disease in town
known as whistitis. It is confined en-
tirely to women who play whist. and is
said to be a sort of nervous prostration
resulting from the excitement incident
to rustling for prizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

It can no longer be said that there is
nothing new under the sun. An Atchi-
son father speaks approvingly, and
with considerable pride, Of the young
man who is keeping company with his
daughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

When the women have dresses made
on purpose for a reception, it can pro-
perry be referred to as brilliant"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

What makes you think she's q man
masquerading as a woman" asks the
detective chief. Because she refuses to
talk" replied Detective Muchwed, who
had buried three wives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

When a womans attention is called
to her wrinkles. he takes ONE conso-
lation in the reflection that her husband
isn't growing younger, either.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13
GLOBE SIGHTS

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
When a man needs a tooth pulled,
n numerous dental signs are!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

The relatives Of an Atchison woman
believe that she has had the hardest
kind of luck: she has had seven chill
dren, and every last one of them looks
like him"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

OF course every girl is said to be pop
ular but not one girl in fifty knows
what it is to have two invitations for
the same event.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

An Atchison couple, married two
years, till have kissing sore lips
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

After all there is nothing more relia-
bly, valuable than a good big mule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

When the census enumerator asks a
woman if she mas a COW, it is half
hour before he gets on to the next CUES
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

Every poor farm should be located
near town, so that the people may Of
ten see what they are coming to if they
continue to throw their money away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

it's because of what I owe him now that
1 can't sleep"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

LFrom the Philadelphia Record1
The doctors motto is; Have pa
tience."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-13

A gossip is a person who believes tn
stories he inVents.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14
An unfortunate accident happen

An unfortunate accident happen
ed to DR.. j. w. X. Shaw and to
one of Mr.. Percy Benefits children.
Between 6. 80 and Z o'clock on
Wednesday evening, the Doctor
says he was drawing quietly along
Julia street near Hackers, when
he saw number of children play
ing in the street. Most OF them
moved to the side of the street to
allow him to pass, but his atten-
ton was called to one little fellow
whose motions seemed as if he
wished to experiment as to how
close he could run before the horse,
yet escape being run over. The
Doctors undivided attention was
occupied in watching this boy and
he turned his animal SO as to es-
cape him, and felt the front wheel
Of his buggy strike child which
he had not seen, full in the fore
head. Mr.. Stansbury who had
seen the accident picked the little
fellow up, took him INTO his store,
wherehe was Immediately followed
by the Doctor, who examined ana
found the child to be not seriously
injured, much to his qualification.
The Doctor now thinks the first
boy might have been motiOning to
the other to get out of the way.
He said it is his first similar ex-
perience and it is not q pleasant
one.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14

The directors Of the New Iberia
Cotton Mill c.. Ltd. met on Tues
day evening and opened the bids
for sites. There were five OF these.
No site was settled upon, as the
board will act as committee TO
investigate their eligibility. All
the bids offered them were liberal,
which shows our real estate mag
mates are alive to the Importance
Of having such a plant as the cot
ton mill located on their properties.
Payments on stock are coming IN
very satisfactorily, but the stock
subscription book will remain open
until a limited number more
shares shall have been taken.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14
A TRAVELLING PAIN.

There is no disease quite so pc
culiar as rheumatism. The pain
which is in the little finger to-day
may be in one Of the toes tO-mor
row. And so it travels all over
the system, seeking an outlet, and
finding none itysettles permanently
in one place, and fsom its home
other pains starts.ss and settle
down and mn1tiply.I DR.. Drum
mond's lightning emedies for
rheumatism attack the disease
from all points at once, and their
work is always successful. If your
druggist has not got these reme-
dies, write to the DrummOnd Mem
cine Co., New York, and describe
your case. Agents wanted.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14
Sundays Church Services.

Episcopal Church of Epiphany
Sunday School, at 900 a. NJ
Rev. c. G.. Kramer, Rector
Morning service and sermon, at
10 a. m.
st. Peters Catholic Church
Rev. Father z. M. JOuan, Pastor.
Low Mass, 6 a. IN. High Mass,
8 a. IN. Benediction 400 p. m.
Methodist Chuwch-Rev. Y. ID.
Skipper, Pastor. Sunday School,
$50 a. m. Service and Sermon
II a. m. Evening service and
Sermon, at 500 p. m.
Presbyterian Church Rev.
Arthur, Pastor. Morning service
and sermon, at 1890 a. IN. Even
ing service and sermon, at 1870 p
M
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14

On Monday evening at about
I.45 O'Clock, the fire alarm sound
ed and as the engines dashed to
the scene, messenger rapidly
galloped up Main street giving
the welcomed news that the fire
had been extinguished. The alarm
was caused by the blazing Of a
gasoline oil stove, which was
made greater by water being
thrown on the blaze. No damage
was done the kitchen of the Bars
restaurant, where the small blaze
originated, nor to the building.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14

We are pleased toknow that the
Attakapas Sanitarium is doing
well under the DIR. WOOlf's man
agement. This institution is near.
ly always filled with patients who
come for the better treatment they
can get by residing at a sanitarium,
where the ever watchful eye Of a
good physician is ever noting
their every symptom. DR. WOOlf
is well satisfied with the success
he has had with the Sanitarium,
both from a standpoint Of cures
effected and financial results.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-07-14

We were shown on Wednesday
morning watch charm consisting
of small solid gold bottle repre-
ssnting a bottle such as contains the
Murray Hill whiskey. This gold
charm Is studded with diamonds
and Is indeed beautiful design. 1t
is intended to be given by the en-
ployess Of the manufacturer of that
brand of whiskey to their employer.
Mr.. Louis Ochs had the charm
made IN New Orleans and left on
Thursday for Cincinnati to make
the presentation speech, he being
one of the employees.