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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
LOCAL MENTION.

John Seaton, the venerable Atchison
legislator. is in Topeka today.
Santa F'e trains from the west were
late today on account of wreck in
New Mexico.
The Democratic FIambeau club Will
hold a meeting tonight to adopt new
constitution and bylaws.
There was an A. O. U. W picnic at
Eudora today, and one at Lyndon
Several people from Topeka attended
E. R. Simon and George Gillies. of the
Topeka c. E. Union, are attending a
district convention at Westmoreland
this week.
J. S. I. Waters, a prominent attorney
of Baltimore, Maryland who has some
business interests here. has been spend
ing few days in Topeka.
w. b. Jansen, assistant ticket agent
peka this morning in his private car
on his way to Chicago.
Labor Commissioner Johnson reports
a settlement of the powder workers
strike at Stippville. a compromise being
reached by a ten cent advance in
wages.
The meeting of the grocers and
butchers picnic committee has been
postponed from Friday night until next
Tuesday night, September 3, at which
time a full attendance is required, in
order to make the annual holiday
success. Don't forget the date. Tues
day evening, September g.
A picnic was given Wednesday even
ing at Garfield park in honor of Miss
Dovie Shields, who will leave Tuesday
for Manhattan to visit friends. Those
present were: Misses Nellie Dieh1, Ada
Gaudy. Bessie Burt, LeOta Duff, Re
becca Van Horn and Grace Mahoney,
Messrs Frank Nagle, Bert Boyd, Ar
thur Sea, Harry Short, James Pattison,
Sam Van Hern, and James kimes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Laura r. Page to w. o. Duprey- $500.
lot 396 Topeka avenue, Curtis addition.
International Med. Miss. B. associa-
ton, $500. block 8, Park Place addition,
part southwest quarter 35-11-15.
Thos. A Widener and wife to Elmer
Evers Hollar. $780, lot 204 Lime street,
Hornes addition
Corrella Nfofitt and husband to Thos.
Horsfeld. $1,000. lot As Kansas avenue.
Joe Gron and wife to c. I. Jeffries,
$50 lot al Logan avenue, J. Norton's
second addition
@. p. Bates and wife to L. r. Taylor
& Son, $3.50. north line Of Bates addi-
ton 29-11-16
%. Mullen to A Washburn. 500, lots
400-2-4 and Washburn avenue. Nor
tons first addition.
Tax deed-To Martha E. Field, 80 lots
IN Sam Cross addition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
THE GRAIN OUTLOOK.
IFrom ths Indlananolis News.1

IFrOm the Indianapolis News.1
The year promises to be a good one
Tor the American farmer. at all events.
The light corn crop, although. in all
likelihood. not so light as feared at one
time. viii be somewhat compensated
for in higher prices. while a light wheat
crop in Europe will tend to make good
prices for our large wheat yield. The
Mark Lane Express, one OF the first
authorities in Europe. confirms the re-
ports Of the shortage of the French
wheat crop. 1t estimates the total at
not more than 100000 600 bushels; so
that France. which normally exports
wheat viii this year have to import
about 60,00O.000 bushels. 1t estimates
that the total yield of northwestern
Europe viii be S6s. 000. 900 bushels. and
the requirements of this territory for
consumption $4,000. 900 bushels. leaving
a shortage Of 26s. 600 600 bushels to he
supplied BY importation. Our own crop
Il estimates at $4,000, 600 and our home
needs at 900 0oo. 600 bushels. which would
give rs a surplus almost exactly the
amount that northwestern Europe. viii
need Our principal competitors. India
and Egypt, it calculates, viii have no
surplus for export this year. while the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
Horse Notes.

The horses Sam Lazarus, Esq, and
Herodiade must be schooled at the bar
rier.
The steeplechase event scheduled as
the third race of the day tomorrow has
been declared off and the seventh race
takes its place on the Hawthorne pro-
gramine-
During the week the aggregate Of the
money to be distributed among the
horsemen amounts to S22, 100. divided as
follows: Monday SO, 300; Tuesday, $500;
Wednesday, s.. 800; Thursday, g. 300:
Friday, 81, 800; Saturday, $500.
The Hawthorne judges recommended
that the further entry of the horse Lord
Chesterfield be denied in steeplechase
races, and also recommend that the en-
try OF the mare Queenship be denied
hereafter until she is thoroughly school
ed over the steeplechase course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
NOT TREATED FAIRLY.
Mayor Hughes Says County Owes
City $4,07O.

Mayor Hughes says that there is ST.
97O.66 due the city from the county in
taxes on property bought in by the
county at delinquent tax sale, instead
of $500 as reported. Part of this 81.
97066 will be paid over to the city in
October. The part which will be paid IS
the part which is due the city on pro-
owners
The county does not treat the city
fairly" said Mayor Hughes. when
property was redeemed under the old
system, the city got its pay just as soon
as it applied for it. Now when proper
ty is redeemed the city is obliged to
wait year before it gets it's money"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
MUST CATCH HIM FIRST.
Former Governor of Crete Is Con
demned to Death.

Paris. Aug.29.-M. Georges Dorys, son
OF the late prince of Samos. a former
minister of the Sultan of Turkey and
formerly governor of Crete, has been
condemned to death by the sultan
courts at the direction Of Abdul Hamid
H.
This action was taken in CONSTANT
nople because of the publication OF NJ.
Dorys' book, The private life OF the
sultan"
The book so angered Turkeys ruler
that he exerted his influence in diplO-
matte channels to have it suppressed in
all European countries His efforts sue
ceeded in Sweden, but the popular out
cry against such action in Paris was
80 strong that the government declined
to exert itself
NJ. Dorys secretly left Constantinople
sometime ago and Is now resident in
Paris, where he has identified himself
with the young Turks party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
CUBA DAY AT BUFFALO.
Exercises in It's Honor Held in Tenn
pie of Music.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 29.-Cuba day at the
exposition was an unqualified success.
The exercises were held in its honor in
the Temple Of Music
On the stage sat all the Cuban commits
sioners and their wives and many repre-
sentatiVes of Latin-American nations.
Commissioner Fares of Cuba presided.
In his address, after referring to the wars
which had devastated the country. and to
the fact that Cuba had nevertheless
raised the arts and Industries to a. high
plane, Senior Fares said:
"A great deal of our success is -attribu-
table to the persistence and loyalty Of
our own people and to the people Of the
United States
There is not man in Cuba. who does
not feel the profound sense of gratitude
to the United States. and everyone prays
for the continued progress and pre-emi-
nence of the great republic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
CLEVELAND AND RETURN
M2l.35.
Buffalo and Return $23.s6, via the
Santa Fa

The G. A. R. encampment win be
held in Cleveland, O.. September 10 to
ID. The Santa Fe win sell tickets from
Topeka to Cleveland and return for
$21.35 on Sept. to 10. good returning as
late as October 8. Round trip tickets
can be bought from Cleveland to But
faIo and return for $3.50. making the
rate from Topeka to Buffalo $23.s5 This
is an extremely low rate to the Buffalo
exposition. and is the last Of the cheap
rates to eastern points this summer.
The Cleveland & Buffalo Transit COM
pany has elegant steamers IN its ser
vice and win sell round trip tickets
Cleveland to Buffalo return for 81 So
making through tickets from Topeka
east cost only S23s5. This will enable one
to attend the Buffalo exposition for a
slight additional charge and also have
a delightful trip via the lake.
Address. T. L. King. Agent, A. T. &
s. f. Ry., Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.

IFrom the New York Press.1
Some women are not so red as they
paint themselves.
It's a short lane that has no lovers IN
it after it turns into the shadows
There are two things a woman can
not be tempted to betray-the man she
loves and her age.
If It weren't for their wives, sons
men would have breach Of promise
suits on their hands every week
Some married women never seem to
think that men wouldn't be so anxious
70 firt with them II they didn't know
there was no danger of their having to
marry them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The peace negotiations between the
powers and China are again at a stand
still. The trouble appears to have been
transferred to Europe The brother Of
the Chinese emperor. en- route to Ber-
lin 10 apologize for the murder of Baron
Ketteler has stopped in Switzerland
and seems disposed to refuse to proceed
further The cause Of the balIz so far
as can be made out. is that the kaiser
demands that the prince shall bump his
head nine times on the floor The prince
thinks the number too large and wants
1t reduced to eight or perhaps seven.
and there the matter stands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
DENVER CHOSEN.
Next Meeting Place Of the National
FraternaI Congress.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 29.-The national
fraternaI congress today selected Den
yer as the next place Of meeting. 1t is
expected that before adjournment to-
day uniform rate of insurance for all
societies represented in the congress
will have been adopted. Today a spe-
cial committee reported in favor of hav-
ing laws passed by the various legis-
latures requiring all new societies to
conform their rates to the NOR tally
tables adopted by the congress and ap-
pointed July l. 1905, as the date when
ali societies belonging to the congress
should themselves conform to the NOR
tally tables.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

REDUCED RATES AND
GpECVAV, TRAIT

The Great Rock Island Route viii
sell tickets to Cleveland. O.. and return,
for the Grand Army meeting, at great
" reduced rates. Tickets Will be on
sale at points west of the Missouri Riv-
er Sept. 7th to 10th, inclusive, except
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, where
selling dates viii be Sept. eth and sth.
Return limit Sept. 18th. except that ex-
tension of limit to leave Cleveland, up
to and including oct. 8, 1901. may be ar
ranged by depositing tickets with Joint
Agent at Cleveland, and payment OF
small fee. Comrades Of the Rank and
File" have selected the Great Rock Is
land Route and Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern Ry for a special through
train to Cleveland. which viii leave
Kansas and Oklahoma Sunday, Sept
Sth. Passengers on this special train
will be given the privilege of going and
returning via Toledo and boat or all
rail as they may elect. Passengers
making return journey by boat viii
have a delightful stop Of three hours
at the celebrated lake resort-Put-in-
Bay. Any Rock Island Agent or the
undersigned will give fun details and
arrange for sleeping car reservations.
E. ". THOMPSON, A. c. p. A. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The farmer works longer hours and
receives less pay for his labor than he
ought to receive An illustration is at
hand over the telephone from a neigh
boring country store potatoes were
quoted ait 81. 40 per bushel The farmer
came into the same place and sold his
potatoes for 81 per bushel. The buyer
knew the farmer was selling below the
market but said hing.-Worceste
Spy.
How much should 4 farmer receive
for a bushel of potatoes anyway But
there are farmers and farmers. 1t will
be a long time before anybody catches
a Kansas farmer selling anything 40
cents a bushel below the market price
The western farmer reads the newspa-
pers and knows what is going on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
called Home to Testify.

Washington. Aug. 29-Ensigns w. P.
Cronin, J. Hallgan, jr. r. n. Marble,
jr., and u. S. Macy, who have been
named as witnesses in the coming
Schley court of inquiry have been or
dered to proceed to their homes immed-
lately. With the exception of Ensign
Macy, who is attached to the Atlanta,
these officers are now serving on the
Asiatic station. Ensign j. T. Bowers
on the Ranger and Ensign c. H. Wood
ward on the Isla de Luzon, also have
been ordered home Immediately pre-
sumably with a view to utilizing them
as additional witnesses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
Rn1e poesn,t Vol Both Wava.

washington, Aug. 27.-Commissioner
Of Internal Revenue Yerkes has held
that when a stock has been appraised
subsequent fluctuations in the market
prices should not be considered in fix
Ing the amount of the inheritance tax
on the same. Also that when personal
property has been appraised as being
of no value and subsequently such prop
erty is sold for q valuable considera-
ton this fact shall be regarded as evil
dence that the appraisement was in
correct and that the tax shall be levied
upon the amount realized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
PLAYING AT WAR.
Western Maneuvers of the French
Army IN Progress.

Paris, Aug 29.-The western army
manoeuvers opened today with an at
tempt to land an expedition at LaRochelle
in the presence OF General Andre the
minister Of war. Three transports. heav-
lily laden with troops and escorted by 20
iron clads belonging to the northern and
Mediterranean squadrons. appeared before
the port this morning The Warships re-
duced the forts to silence The United
States training ship Hartford arrived at
La-RO cRele yesterday evening to witness
the operations and was the object of con-
siderable curiosity. General Andre, who
reached LaRochelle this morning, imme-
diately visited the Hartford and was
shown over the vessel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Great Britain counted a profit of
$50. 900. 600 on the operation OF her postal
service last year But members. of
parliament are not permitted to send
pianos. sewing machines and base burn
ers through the mails free OF charge.
IN this country there was q deficit Of
ez nnn nnn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Washington Post; Chairman Jamesky
Jones is not utterly devoid of political
cunning He has managed to secure
the opposition OF Coin Harvey. If he
could but arrange to manage the cam
paign against himself Jones would be
sure to be reelected to the senate
without culver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers Of the State journal
nsUay during the sumner may h6VS
ike paper mailed regularly each day
10 any address at the rate of thirty
cents n month ADDRESS changed as
0Js6ss as desired While out Of f0zOss
lie State journal zCsH Be TO 3'Oss like q
daily letter from h0r5ss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
ONLY Routine Business.

New York, Aug. 2e.-The directors of the
Southern Pacific company met today but
transacted ony routine business. It was
stated that no action was taken on the
resignation of President Hayes. The ex-
ecutive committee Of the Union Pacific
Railroad company also held a brief ses-
sion at which it was sadd only routine
business was considered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Indianapolis sun. Coming admins
trations Will, il Perry Heath is left out
Of them be wary Of placing Indiana
men In positions of trust. Already we've
done enough to warrant exclusion from
the distribution Of spells.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

1t is reported from Chicago that the
Burlington viii probably abandon its
suburban service Of IS trains a day ow-
ing to competition from trolley lines.
The electric lines have become powerful
factors in passenger traffic through
country districts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Before appointing candidates to Office
IN the future it might be well for the
government to ascertain whether or not
the applicant has been recommended by
Perry Heath
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
San Francisco Gets Tsmplars.

Louisville, Aug. 29.-San Francisco
was selected as the next place of meet
ing the first Tuesday in September, 1904,
by the Knights Templar conclave. No
other invitations were presented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
For the g. A. r. Encampmsnt at
Cleveland

in September very low rates will be in
effect from Chicago via the Lake Shore
& Michigan Southern Ry. No other lire
affords equal service. Morning after
noon and evening trains at convenient
hours G. A. r folder sent on applica-
ton to F. NJ. Byron. G. w A., Chicago.
or B. p Humphrey, T. p. A.. Kansas
City. No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
COLOMBO southern Increases Dividend

New York, Aug. 29.-The directors of
the Colorado & Southern railroad com
pany at a n Getting here today declared
a serni-annual dividend of III per cent.
on the first preferred stock, an in
crease Of one-half per cent over the
previous declaration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The sultan agreed to everything that
France said. so if there should be a
nght he viii not regard it as his fault.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
clsveland, o, and Return. sa1.s5.
VIA THE SANTA FE OFFICIAL


ROUTE.
Tickets on sale September to 10 in
elusive, good returning as late as Oc-
tober 8. Side trip to Buffalo and return
via Lake or rail only 81. So Three fast
trains daily to Chicago The 2:50 q.
m. train carries tourist sleepers to
Chicago daily. Berth therein costs only
one-half the price Of similar space in
standard sleeper. For full information
address T. r. KING.
Agent, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The reduction in the death rate of the
country as shown BY the last census
win be viewed with alarm by the coffin
trust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

Senator Hanna viii go on the stump
IN an effort to again carry his own state
for the party. Perhaps Col Hanna be-
Iieves political parties are not wholly
devoid of gratitude.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
Iowa REACHES Acannlo,

Washington, Aug. 2o.-The battleship
Iowa arrived today at Acapulco, on her
way to Panama to look after American
interests on the isthmus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. J. M. Reed died of consumption
yesterday afternoon, at her home one
mile south of Tecumseh. The funeral
services will be held from Bethel church
in Tecunsehs tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

c. r. Mennfnger. NJ. D., Office 727 Kan
sas ave. Tel. 70: residence 1851 Topeka
ave Tel. s.. Once hours 2 to p. N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
MAY WE'D GERMAN CROWN PRINCE.

Photograph Princess Margaret of Connaugh Whom
Crown Prince of Germany IS Said to Be Wooine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The remains of Mrs. Belle Rosa,
who died of consumption at her home
907 Harrison street, were taken to Lou
isville yesterday afternoon, where the
funeral services win be held this after
noon. Rev. J. A. Stavely accompanied
the family to Louisville, where he viii
conduct the funeral services.
The funeral of L. T. Tincher was held
this morning at the home Of deceased's
father, J. H Tincher, 81 West street.
The funeral Of Mrs. George Belts,
niece of Labor Commissioner johnson,
who died at her home in Kansas City
on Tuesday evening, was held at Bald
win, Kan, this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

IAN empty pocketbook is a stanch
friend" says the Manayunk Phfloso
pher. Others may grow cold, but you II
find no change in It."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29

The Benevolent Lodge win give an
entertainment and festival at the c.
A. R han on East Seventh street. Fri
day evening. The young folks can en-
Joy themselves to the music of the
piano as much as they like.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-29
WHY SUFFER

If you are troubled with constipa-
ton, biIIiOusness, dyspepsia. or any
other disorder of the digestive organs
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will cure
you. People who have suffered for
years from s'weak stomach without
obtaining relief have found in this
medicine a sure cure. 1t is a tonic and
a bIood-puriher, and should be in
every household.
The Best AF0S+a4.AaTs's
Stomach CfO777ao7n
Remedy. Rifters.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-06
WHAT is A REASONABLE" FEE7
Doctors Agree That S10O a Day
Is Not Too Much.

Pittsburg, Oct 5.-One hundred dollars q
day is moderate charge for a physician
to make when attending a millionaire. ac-
cording 10 expert witnesses in the Orphans'
Court This testimony was offered in a
suit by Doctor J. o. Flower against the
estate of II. ". Curry for s5.243.z5 for pro-
fesional services rendered to the deceased.
Mr.. Curry was one Of the Carnegie Steel
Company partners and died two years ago.
Doctor Flowers services covered period
OF five months. and included a twenty-one-
day trip to Atlantic City. at which resort
Mr.. Curry died. Doctor Flower claimed
that he treated Mr. Curry SO successfully
that his life was prolonged sufficiently to
enable him to add at least SlOO0.000 TO his
fortune. the estate being worth about -.
$4,000 when he died. Doctor Flowers bill
Is for visits to Mr.. Curry's home and the
cost of the trip to Atlantic City. For his
visits to the residence he charges So each
and 500 day at Atlantic City. All the
experts agree that this bill was not ex-
orbitant.
Doctor Edmund Fisher testified that HIS
charge would depend largely on the patient
and his ability to pay. Doctor Warner tss-
titled that some patients should be charged
more because they often severely criticised
the work Of physician more than persons
I'm other walks OF life.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-06

it runs ar right angles with our position for
mile. He waited for them. concealed be-
hind a canebrake. with artillery trained
until they were only 80 yards away.
"The shrapneI which told the ambusca>
ders that they in turn were ambushed car.
ried blood and death through their ranks.
They broke and ran. followed by shell after
shell, until the last range was 3, 100 yards.
'It was terrible punishment. IL it did
come a bit late for the First BattaliOn's
peace Of mind
AT $50 o'clock we had gained mile and
a half OF lost ground and were beginning
TO have evidence, in the shape of dead Fill
pinos. OF the hurt we had inflicted in return
for the horrible afternoons torture they
had given us. The record was eighty-sfx
found dead and several wounded, to our
entire losses of five killed and twenty-three
wounded