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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
SMALLPOX IN JAIL.
Three Cases Are Discovered in
City Prison.

John Seuhrk wife and child, a des-
titute family from Fairbury, Nebraska,
who were removed from the Rock Island
depot last Saturday by the police, and
given a temporary lodging at the city
jail, were discovered by City Physician
Judd this morning with unmistakable
signs of smallpox.
The family, consisting of a man who
is almost blind, his wife and baby, were
hastily shipped to the pest house, and
the Jail will be thoroughly fumigated
at once.
The family were penniless when they
landed in Topeka last week, and camped
in the depot until removed at the re-
quest of the stationmaster. The man
had been unable to find work, or a
house to move into. He had an outfit
for housekeeping which he had brought
along, and it is still in the freight depot
Since they were brought to the jail,
they have occupied an upstairs room.
When examined by DR.. Judd this morn
ing, all three of them showed symptoms
of the disease, and the woman and child
were broken out with pustules.
Jailer Jester tackled sign on the
Fifth street entrance which will keep
people away from Mrs. Thorpe's depart
ment until it is removed. If the con-
tagion reaches the other prisoners, an
epidemic will be the result, the SAN
itary conditions of the Jail are not of
the best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
COMPLAIN OF TILLEY.
Charges of Drunkenness Come
From TutuiIa.

Washington, Oct e.-Reports have
reached the navy department from
Tutuila, Samoa, complaining of the con-
duct of Capt Tiney. commandment OF
that station. 1t is alleged that on more
than one occasion, the comm andant has
been seen under the influence of liquor
and that his conduct was unbecom1ng
an officer.
Acting Secretary Hackett has direct
ed the commander-in-chief of the Ia
cific squadron to proceed to Samoa to
ascertain the truth with regard to the
charge, and if necessary to hold a court
for the trial of Captain Tilley.
The department has detached Captain
TilIey from command of the Abarenda
and of the station, and ordered him to
proceed by the next steamer from san
Francisco to Tutuila- The charges, 1t is
proper to say, were received at the de-
partment with surprise since the record
of Capt. Tilley hitherto has been un-
blemished The administration of his
office, as reported from Tutuila has
been eminently satisfactory. There has
been no ground for supposing that this
officers conduct was otherwise than
what it should have BEEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
TARvlN HITS A BOY.
Victim Was Son of Policeman
and Officer Is Arrested.

o. L. Tarvin the new bicycle police
man, was arrested by Marshal Fred
Stonestreet of the city court this morn
ing on a complaint sworn to by Abe Hen
battery.
1t was all a sad mistake. Mr. Tarvin
struck a I3-year-old colored boy at the
Quincy street rry-go-round and dld lion
know he was the son of a policeman This
occurred Monday night and Henderson
swore out a warrant for Tarvin Iuesd;ay :.
on and off of the swing, together with
other boys, when Tarvin struck him with
a loaded billy furnished him by the po-
lice ferartment He also said that Tar
vim was not employed by the swing own
ers to defend their property ana therefore
had no right to even arrest the BOY
much less knock him down with club.
The boy, Pearl Henderson, was not padly
Sufficient to knock him down.
Tarvin will have a hearing in city go court
ON the 18th and his bond Of 500 was
signed by F. NJ. Stahl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
LOCAL MENTION.
signed.

The gun club meets tonight at ]. G.
Elliotts.
Excavations for the new machine
shops at the Santa Fe commenced this
morning. Twenty-Five men are at
work.
Those interested in the boring for oil
south of town will meet Saturday night
at the Commercial club rooms and
elect officers
Unity club will meet to arrange for
the work of the year and for the cleo
ton of officers Friday evening, at p.
m. at Unity church
Mayor Hughes went to Kansas City
this morning to consult with parties
living there in regard to purchasing the
Santa Fe bonds. He thinks he has
some capitalists on the string there
who will purchase the bonds.
News was received in Topeka today
that the strike of Santa F'e boiler
makers at San Bernardino had been
declared off. The boilermakers went
back to work Details in regard to the
terms of the agreement between the
Santa Fe and the men could not be
learned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
THIRTY NEW WITNESSES
Subpoenaed by State in Caleb Powers
Case.

Georgetown, KY, Oct. 9.-When the
trial of Caleb Powers was resumed to-
day the defense made a motion for a
continuance on account of the absence
of several witnesses. The case was ac-
cordingly postponed till tomorrow. to
enable the witnesses to prepare affida-
Wits. Among the witnesses for the COM
monwealth who did not testify in the
prisoners first trial are Ex-Governor w.
o. Bradley, ex-Congressman John Hen
ry Wilson, and William Farley, chair
man of the Republican committee OF
Knox county, Powers home.
The commonwealth has 80 witnesses
in ALL Gen. Basil Duke of Louisville
and Judge Clifton Pratt, former attor-
ney general, were among the new wit
nesses for the defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
WILL PLAY ST. MARY'S.
Kansas Medical College Football
Teams First Game.

The Kansas Medical college football
team will play the first game of the
season Wednesday, October 16, with the
ST. Mary's college team at St Marys.
The Kansas Medics have been work
ing out all this week and are getting
into fine trim and are confident of be-
ing well prepared to m eet the St.Marys
team. Tomorrow afternoon a practice
game will be played with Washburn on
Washburn field.
The positions have not all been as
signed. 1t is more than likely however,
that Frisbee, the leading candidate for
center will play that position. Clark,
Stilson and Dillon are trying for guards
and Sandy" Stahl, Kiene, Clay and
Stilson are the material for the tackles.
Bob" Stewart Courtney and Lakin ara
working for the ends and Jimmy Stew
art will be the quarter. Bob" Smith,
former high school player will play full
back Morecott, Lewis and Jackson
are trying for the halves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
RELATIVES MAY FIX 1T.
RumOr That Kent Defalcati0n
VIII Be Adjusted.

The committee appointed by Grand
Master Haughey to investigate the
Kent affair met this afternoon with ].
J. Schenck who represents Mrs. D. w.
Kent, and a brother of the absconding
secretary from Hutchinson.
The details of any arrangements they
made have not yet been made public
but it is believed that effort will be
made by the relatives of Mr.. Kent to re-
imburse the grand lodge in full for the
loss it has sustained.
A resolution was presented in the
convention this morning to postpone
the election of a secretary until a later
date, and until the present affair is
finally settled up. The resolution was
defeated.
Another resolution was presented to
hold the election for the two offices in
which a vacancy exists in the lodge to-
day 1t was a move on the part of
a few who We're not drawing per diem
and mileage TO close up the work so
that they could return to their homes
today. This measure was also defeat
ed. and the election will be held to-
morrow as usual The installation OF
officers will follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

for former offenses. the court let him off,
This was at 10 o'clock, and in the after
noon he was brought back again IN a
state known as dead and timber jail
er Jester, believing firmly that the mans
mind is deranged, filed complalnt
against him in the probate court, and
will endeavor to have him placed where
he can be cured. Kaney is addicted TO
the use of drugs in connection with MS
alcohol, and is a total wreck, spending
two-thirds of his time in jail.
Assistant County Treasurer VIM.
EZberle, who resides at 513 Lane street
has been having trouble with bad little
boys who gathered his elegant peaches
without securing his consent Tuesday
he set a boy to watch the fruit, and was
rewarded by the capture of a very small
colored boy named Harry Wilmarth, VINO
in company with a boy named March,
drove small donkey and cart into the
alley nearest the fruit, as if intending
to load up in style. The other boy. who
was left with the conveyance, made his
escape, but the colored boy and the
donkey cart were captured. The boys
mother brought him before the police
tribunal this morning and the court told
him awful stories about the reform
school and the fate of bad boys who
stole fruit. Harry said he would go out
of the fruit business entirely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

The livestock receipts at five western
markets for the eight months ending
with August this year show increase
over 1900 amounting to 373, 2S7 cattle,
922, 764 hogs, 304, $50 sheep, making a to-
tai gain of 1,6O1, $40 head The total re-
ceipts thus far through the calendar
year of these principal kinds have
amounted to q. 325, 304 head. The stocks
of cut meats on hand on the last day
OF August at Chicago. Kansas City, and
Omaha were materially larger than
they were a year ago. in spite of extra
ordinary demands occasioned by the
heavy movements to the Atlantic coast
and to the south on account of the OPP
ening of the contemplating season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
MEN WILL BE PAID.
Fulford- Maxwell Controversy Won't
Keep Money From Laborers,

Judge Hazen this morning issued an
order which will result in the payment
to the laborers who did the grading
for John Maxwell, the grading con-
tractor. This money has been tied up
in the hands of the city pendin& the
outcome of an injunction suit brought
by A K. Fulford to stop the city from
paving money to Maxwell.
Judge Hazen ordered that list of
all the amounts owing to 1aborers be
fled with him When he is given this
information he will release enough of
the money in controversy to pay them
what is due. The controversy involves
about So 200, but only a portion of this
is owed to laborers. 1t is for the re-
mainder that Mr.. Fulford and Mr..
Maxwell are litigating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
DECLARES HIM BANKRUPT.
Suit Commenced Against Edmond g.
Cheesham of Tonganoxie.

States district court here today asking
that Edmond G. Cheesham, of Tonga
noxie, be declared bankrupt and that
his stock of merchandise be disposed
of to make settlement with his credit
ors. The suit was brought by r. p.
Smith & Sons company, a corporation.
whose claim against Cheesham is
$342. 40; Elicit Brothers Shoe company, a
corpora ton, whose claim is for $20S.85,
and the Fletcher Floyd Candy COM
pany whose bill is for $32.75.
An allegation is made in the bill that
Cheesham made a voluntary assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors
about October /, and that he trans
ferred while insolvent a portion of his
property to one or more of his credit
ors with the intent to prefer such cred
itors over his other creditors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
AUGUST GRAIN MOVEMENT.

The Monthly Summary issued by the
treasury bureau of statistics, covering
the movements of domestic trade for
August and for eight months ending
with August. shows that the carload
receipts of grain at Chicago during
August am ounted to 1850 cars, COM
pared with 15,715 cars during July. The
spring wheat receipts at the four prin-
cipal markets were 17.3O3.710 bushels,
compared with 10, 10 bushels in
August of 1900, showing a gain of ap
proximately two millions of bushels in
the first month of the crop year. The
four principal winter wheat markets
during the first two months of the crop
wear received 32, Al, 344 bushels in July
and August. 1901, and 81. 1858 bushels
for the corresponding months of the
previous year.
If the withdrawal of corn and wheat
from the country in export movements
be taken as a measure of the coast
ward drain of these two cereals. it ap-
pears that during August, 1900, 14,1S0,
226 bushels of corn and S.303 74s bushels
of wheat We're withdrawn from the
country after participating in the in
ternal commerce of the country by be-
ing transported fully a thousand miles
to the coast. A most remarkable change
from last years movement is seen in
the August arrivals from the interior
for this year Only 2,S35.145 bushels of
corn passed out of domestic control and
entered into the export, while 26,694.SS
bushels of wheat passed out of the
country during the month For the
eight months ending with August last
year, the corn and wheat shipments out
of the country amounted to 49,, 30. 713
bushels. This years shipments amount
ed to 215,53s. $50 bushels. In point of
quantity. wheat and corn have been
taking each others place
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
TO SKEPTICAL ASTHMATICS

The truly marvellous cures of Asthma
which have already been effected by DR..
Rudolph Schiffmann, certainly call Tor
notice His preparation, (Schiffn AIMS
Asttama Cure) not only gives instant
relief in the most stubborn and obstin-
ate cases. but positively cures, in proof
of which hear what the Town Clerk at
Cavalier. N D., Mr.. w. Sererus, says;
1T was troubled with asthma for 20
wears. about years ago L started to
use your Asthma Cure, and nave not
had an attack for six years"
Schiffmann's Asthama Cure can be
obtained of all Druggists at Soc and
81 90 per package, or by writing direct
to DR.. Schiffmann, Box S04, st. Paul
Mimi.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
MISS GREENSPAN'S SUIT.
Her claim of 5000 Is Before Judge
Hazen's1Court.

The suit Of Rebecca Greenspan
against the Sells estate for 1899 was
commenced before jury in the district
court this afternoon.
Miss Greenspan was the sister of
Simon Greenspan, who was Mrs. Allan
Sells second husband. and who died in
a sanitarium at Leavenworth- Green
span was insane, and his sister took
hin, to the sanitarium for treatment.
He died there, and she brought suit in
the probate court against the Sells es-
tate for the expenses of his treatment
in Leavenworth. The probate court de-
cided against her, and she appealed the
ga
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
OVERLOOKED AN ORDER.
Two Fast Freight Trains Wrecked on
the B. & o.

Wheeling. w. Va, Oct 9--Two fast
Baltimore & Ohio freight trains col
lided near Barracksville today, result
ing in the loss of one life. four people
being injured and damage done to the
amount of $500 The trains were
moving at a high rate of speed Engi-
neer Harry Weigle, of Trail Run, o..
was killed Brakeman Beckinger had a
foot cut off, and at least three other
trainmen were more or less injured
The wreck was the result of Engineer
Weigle overlooking an order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
WENT ON A REEF.
Whaleback Steamer Thomas Wilson
Is u Total Loss.

Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Oct. 9.-The
whaleback steamer, Thomas Wilson,
went on the reef at Baileys Harbor,
late last night, during a heavy storm
and dense fog and will prove a total
loss The Wilson was light and bound
to Escanaba for an ore cargo. Losing
her bearings, she struck the reef, while
going at pretty high rate of speed
and was driven far out The crew of "A
were taken off by the Baileys Harbor
life saving crew. The steamer was val
ned at S125, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

In the light of the evidence before the
Schley court. it seems that if the others
had kept out Schley would have taken
care OF the Spanish fleet by himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
KANSAS TEACHERS.
Will Meet at Mcpherson on Thanks
giving Day.

Mcpherson, Kas., Oct. 9.-The hun
dreds of teachers of the Central Kan
sas association, which comprises twelve
counties, will gather at Mcpherson on
Thanksgiving day for their annual
raeeting. The first session will be held
that evening and the meeting will con-
tinue through the next day. Besides
the regular educational programme OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
J. ). HIPS Daughter WEEDS.

the residence of President ]. J. Hill of
the Great Northern railway on Summit
avenue, occurred the wedding of his
daughter Miss Charlotte Hill to Mr..
George Theron Slade of Scranton, Pa.
Archbishop John Ireland officiated. On
ly members of the immediate families
and a few friends were present. A
magnificent altar was arranged in the
house. Mr.. and Mrs. Slade will reside
in Scranton, Pa, where Mr.. Slade is an
official of the Erie road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

off. Attorney Reed then called some wit
uesses to show that Fultz was meddle-
some citizen who eternally QuarreleQ
with the Youngsters of his neighborhood,
and passed himself as policeman Mr..
Reed also declared that the court should
fine F'ultz as well as the boy, and when
his honor refused to act upon this ad-
vice. declared an intention of having
F,ultz arrested for impersonating a cop
per The boy got three dollars worth
out of the case, in fine.
During the afternoon session of Tues
days police court, very bold, very bad
little boy was brought in for inspection
He was Edward Shaffer, aged Il, Who
had been doing a little wild west act Tor
his own amusement. Securing his big
brothers revolver, he shot ne1ghbor
dog, and the dog is no more Another
boy who had something to say about 1t,
did a swift walk around pursued by
Eddie and the gun He admitted the en-
tire proceeding when called before the
court and was fined $500. He Will not
work it out on the rock pile, however,
as the jailer had him committed to the
college north of Topeka, which was built
for the purpose of breaking bad little
boys of the wild west habit.
The police have finally decided that
Charley Kaney, one of the white horse
gang is not criminal, but an unfor-
tunate. Kaney was released from jail
Saturday night. He was brought back
Monday night, and hoping to try some
thing beside the useless fines imposed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

The assembly hall at the high school
has accommodations for $50 pupils and
there is an enrolment of 1853. 1t is not
hard to see what that means- Topeka
must have another high school building
and that at an early day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

If Uncle Sam is compelled to pay
$4,000 for the ransom of Miss Stone it
is pretty safe to say that it will come
out of the Sultan of Turkey ultimately
and viii be paid before President
Roosevelt's term expires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
Difficult
Digestion

That is dyspepsia.
II makes life miserable.
Its sufferers eat not because they
WANT to-but simply because they
MUST.
They complain of a bad taste in the
mouth, tenderness at the pit of the
stomach. a feeling of puffy fitness.
headache, heartburn and what not.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cured Joseph f. Lame.
Flanagan. KY. who writes: " L was troubled
with dyspepsia for = number of years and
took medicine that did me no good / was
advised by friends TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla
which did and it put my bowels in perfect
condition gave me strength and energy and
made me feel like new person"
Hoods Sas.SapaE.fENa
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
Use. Beware of substitutes. Buy
Hoods and only Hoods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
cnmmercial club Meetlng,

The commercial club will meet in
regular session on Wednesday evening,
OH inst. D. M a State Fair for 1902
and other matters of Importance will
be considered and it is requested that
the members OF the club turn out in
force. T. J. ANDERSON.
Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

The evidence in the Schley inquiry
tends to show that the American navy
made a record for profanity at Santf-
ago almost equal to that of the British
army in Flanders. so frequently referred
to by Uncle Toby"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
POLICE JOTTINCS.
Strange Case of a Boy With
Boo Hoo.
He Wept Briny Tears and Es-
capped Fine.
ssWHITE HORSE" KANEY
He May Be Sent to the Insane
Asylum.
Youth With Wild West PrOcliv-
tiles in Trouble.

E r Y few cases
called in police
court occasion
more merriment
among the officers
and spectators than
did that of a boy
who was brought
in by officer Bren-
ard Tuesday after
noon. The victim
was drunk, but ne
was either a fool or
a clever actor. HIS
advent was her
aided by a howl Oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
BRADLEY NAMED.
Senator Burton Recommends
Sedan Man For Examiner.

Senator Burton has recommended J.
T. Bradley of Sedan for national bank
examiner in place of c. S. Jobes, re-
signed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Jennie Crawford Dies in Dowie
Insfifnta- Other Deaths.

Institute -OCn6r Deaths.
Mrs. Jennie Crawford, wife of Thomas
Crawford of the Deer Park Dairy farm,
died Tuesday afternoon at the Dowle
institute at Chicago where she went Tor
treatment for cancer The bowie IN
stitute is the faith healing institution
that has been attracting considerable
attention of late.
Mrs. Crawford had been at the insti-
tute nearly three months preceding her
death Her remains will be buried at
zion City.the headquarters of the Dowie
colony near Chicago. Mrs. Crawford
was formerly Miss Jennie Jeverly OF
Eureka. Her daughter, Mrs VIM. Usher,
died here about three weeks ago aIter
severe surgical operation
Henry Edwin Fritts, brother Of John
p Fritts a well known Topeka news
paper man died at 4 o'clock last evening
of acute nervous paralysis. at the San
ia F'e hospital Mr.. FrittS was time
keeper in the office of Division Master
Mechanic Taylor at La Junta- He nao
held this position over five years. his
parents two other brothers and a sister
live in Kansas City, Kansas. He was 70
years old. He was brilliant young
man and the trouble which caused his
death was due to overwork- The funeral
will be held from the residence OF his
brother at TIC Western avenue at $3.50
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. George Howard died at his home,
BAL Shawnee avenue, today, of compli-
cation of kidney trouble. He was %
years old and leaves wife and three
which will be held from the residence on
Thursday at 10 a. m, will be conducted
bv Upchurch lodge 244, A. o. u W., OF
which he was a member The 1ntermenI
will be in Topeka cemetery
The funeral of Mrs A. J. Newton,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Mcclure
will be held from 3O6 Clay street at 2:oO
O clock tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

In the New York mayoralty race Seth
Low is handicapped by the support of
Dr. Parkhurst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

Here in Topeka the question of coal
ing is one of having the price rather
than one of weather conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

The increase of nearly thousand in
the public school enrolment of the city
is another evidence of the rapid in
crease in population which is going or
in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

The question of coaling at sea ap-
pears to have been solved in one in
stance at least 1t is asserted that a
shark was recently captured in the Po-
fomac with a stomach load of coal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

the meeting there will be three free
entertainments furnished. One will be
a lecture by Byron w. King, another
a concert and a third the nature of
which has not been announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-09

The Pittsburg Dispatch says Alger's
book roasts everybod and everything
except the bearded beef which might
have been greatly improved by roast
ing