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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
HARD AT WORK.
Delegates to Transmississippi Get
Down to Business.


Cripple Creek, Col, July 17.-Before the
Transmississippf congress Sidney Story
of New Orleans delivered an address on
the ''Nicara qua Canal He is endeavor-
ing to have congress provide for the pro-
motion of the canal scheme as a great
means of increasing the commercial trade
of the western states
]. w. Riggins of Waco. Tex, spoke or
Industrial Progress" Commerce in the
Corn Belt was the subject treated by H
Bushnell of Lincoln, Neb-
Leon JaStremSki of Baton Rouge, La.
delivered an address on Trade with the
Pacific States of South America.
j. NJ. Coleman of Houston, Tex. read
an address on Rivers and Harbors.'
bringing in the subject of the ship subsidy
which he regarded favorable to an in
crease in commercial business.
Webb NJ. Samuel of st. Louis addressed
the congress on Improvement of the Mis-
sississippi River
Lyman E. Cooley of Chicago spoke on
deep Water Canal Between the Great
Lakes and the Mississippi River" He
dwelt on all the important questions of
connecting Chicago with a direct water
way with New Orleans and the gulf cities.
Charles J. Moore held the close atten-
ton of the delegates while he d1lated on
the formation Of Cripple Creek and Chess
ter I. Long of Medicine Lodge. Kan, spoke
the subject Of Our Trade Should Go
Under Our Flag"
The subject of irrigation was admirably
treated by Charles S. johnson Of Chey-
enne, which was followed by discussions
OF the congress by other members
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
MIDWAY WANTS TO COME.
Major Anderson Receives Application
From L. Oppenheimer.

Major Tom Anderson of the CONNER
cial club is in spondence with L
Oppenheimer, the manager Of an unus-
ualIy good Midway attraction. Mr.. OPP
penheirner has offered the Commercial
club an engagement for one week IN
August.
Mr. Anderson has replied thar the
weather win be too hot for a success
ful show at that time and asked for
later date.
1t has been suggested that this at
traction be secured to help out IN the
street carnival or court OF honor
scheme. The Midway attraction could
be made an excellent feature or adjunct
to the carnival.
The entertainment committee Of the
Commercial club will meet some time
next week to consider the several pro-
positions and take initial steps in the
launching of the carnival entertain
rnent,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
THOUGHT HERATURKEY
Dexter Boy Kills His Mother by
an Accident.

Dexter. Mo, July 17.-Charles Dobbs,
a lad II years old, accidentally shot
and killed his mother, Mrs. Nancy Bris-
tow, yesterday. a few miles south of
Dexter. The lad was out turkey hunt
ing and had trailed a flock to a thicket
in the woods. As he neared the thicket
he discovered what he thought was a
turkey raising and lowering it's head.
He fired at the object and was Mortified
TO see his mother stagger towards him
with blood gushing from her face. She
expired in his arms a few minutes
later. Mrs Bristow was picking berries
at the time of the accident. Young
Dobbs is nearly crazed with grief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
CONDEMN LIVERY BARN.
Council Committee Orders Gilchrist's
Wall Repaired.

The streets and walks committee of the
city council this morning condemned the
building used as a livery barn by Gil
christ brothers on Jackson street, between
Seventh and Eighth avenue. The north
wall of the building was deemed unsafe
and it was ordered repaired.
While its trip of inspection thu
streets and walks committee also inVesti-
gated the pavement where ii has been re-
laid after the steam pipes for the Edison
Heating company were placed through
the alleys between Seventh and Ninth
streets and Jackson street and Kansas
avenue and Quincy street The commit.
tee decided that the pavement would have
to be taken up again and repaired salts
factorily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
POLITICIANS ALERT.
Both Parties viii Try to Capture
New Country

Kansas City. No. July IA special
to the Star from FL Reno, O. T., says:
The Democracy OF Oklahoma through
the Jefferson club organized III Okla
hona City about six weeks ago has laid
its plans for capturing the county
municipal organizations in the new
country. A large number of Democrats
win go from old Oklahoma into the new
country to engage in business and at
the same time do their utmost to hold
an anti-Republican sentiment. Repub-
licans are not asleep however and
some of the best workers of that party
win go from old Oklahoma to the Law
ton district, where the fight for politi-
cal supremacy win, it is expected. be
hardest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
WON'T BE Plated.
Old Story About the Keith Track
ReYivad.

A report has been circulated that the
Keith tract is to be plated.
The report got out to that effect
simply through some inquiries Mr.
Neville of Omaha, the administrator
of the estate. made at the county
treasurer's Office regarding its worth.
There has been no disagreement be-
tween Mr.. Neville and ourselves con-
corning the management or disposition
of the property. While he was here he
stayed with me and we were perfectly
agreed on the subject. We have not
determined to plat it and offer it for
sale"
The will of the late NJ c. Keith left
two-thirds of this 40-acre tract of land
to Mr.. Neville's son and one-third to
Mrs. A. 3. Quinton-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
STREET RAILWAY TAXES.
Cleveland's Mayor Causes a TenfoId
Assessment Increase.

Cleveland. July 1T.-The city board Of
equalization, a majority of the members
Of which were appointed by Mayor John
son, today increased the taxable value Of
as the Little Consolidated system, from
$595, 900, returned by the company. to S.
100000
The action Of the board. it is said, win
result In the beginning of an interesting
legal battle, the street railway company
having declared its purpose to apply for
an Injunction with a view to preventine
the auditor from placing its property on
the duplicate on any such basis as named
by the board of equaliza ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
BECKER TO GET 1T.
Ottawa Man to Have Vacant Place on
Pharmacy Board.

Governor Stanley is expected to name
a member of the state board of phar-
macy this week to i'll the vacancy
caused by the death of ". C. Johnson,
of Manhattan. who was president Of
the board.
Charles L. Becker, of ottawa, is look
ed upon as the man who will receive
the appointment W. S. Miller, of To-
peka., is also mentioned but it Is under
stood that Becker will fill the vacancy.
After the appointment the board viii
be reorganized-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
FULL LEAsED WIRE REPORT
OF TEE ASSOCIATED PREss
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers Of the State journal
azray during tine Summer may haze
dHe paper mailed regularly each day
10 assv address at the rate Of thirty
cents month. ADDRESS changed as
offen as desired. TJyHfZe Oast Of tOzO's
fhe Sfafe journal aglZI be to 5'O1s like q
daily letter from home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

New York, July III. Pierpont Nor
gan announced this afternoon that Jas.
J. HIN, r. Fl. Hartman. II NICK Twom-
bley, John D. Rockefeller and Samuel
Rea would be elected to the directorate
Of the Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pany. 70 I'LL vacancies to be created.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
Assassination Denounced.

Memphis. Tenn. July 17.-At meet
ing of citizens of Greenville, Washing
ton county, Mississippi, a resolution
was adopted asking the governor to
order a special session of the circuit
court of the county to deal with the
recent assassination of two Italians
at Erwin. The crime was denounced
in the strongest terms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

If the present drouth should induce
gardeners and fruit growers to erect
Irrigation plants on their land. it viii
be worth all it costs. Ten acres Of
land with water on it when wanted in
a series of years is worth more than
an so acre farm that takes its chances
with the weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
SANTA FE CASUALTIES.
Three Men Are Injured at the Shops
Today.

Robert Barnett, timer at the Santa
Ese shops, had an artery in his left
hand cut this morning by n piece OF tin,
while he was working on the roof of q
car. He was taken to the hospital
where the wound was dressed
William Heustis,a boilermaker's help
er at the Santa E'e shops was struck
in the mouth by an air hose this morn
ing and lost three teeth.
Charles Schaffer, a machinist, had
his foot crushed by a piece of iron fall
ing on it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
Negro Conference Opens.

Hampton. Va. July 1.-THE. Hamp-
ton negro conference opened here to-
day Many prominent educators, both
white and colored. are in attendance
Nothing of Importance transpired at
the morning session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs o. p. Shrader,
whose deatn Tesulted from the gas9ilnss
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
services will be private only the members
of the family being present. Burial win
be q TODelxa cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Carnegie could hardly do better than
to devote a portion Of his surplus to
encouraging the establishment of
system of irrigation among those who
do not appear to understand that it is
the one great need of nearly all farm
inf- sections
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
HAS NOT RESIGNED.
Ex-senator Baker viii Not succssd
Bixby.

Kansas City, No. July IA special
to the Star from Muskogee, I. T., says
that Acting Chairman Tams Bfxby, of
that there il no truth in the report that
he has resigned, and that ex-senator
Baker. OF Kansas. Is to succeed hIEn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

vised him to do the right thing. and
he did not know himself what the
right thing was.
If the Missouri boy doesn't amount
to as much as the Kansas boy, it
proves there is nothing in a good start:
the Missouri boy can sell cat-tails. paw
paws and pond lilies while the Kansas
boy can't sell anything but berry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Practically all the ice sold in the
south is artificial. but the price is less
than what is charged in many north
ern cities where ice is cut from lakes
and ponds. In the city of New Orleans
the price is IS cents per hundred
mounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
Santa Fe Live Stock Agent

Fort Worth. Tex, July III. P Con-
way, for years the local live stock
agent Of the Santa Fe at Kansas City,
has been appointed general live stock
agent of the Santa F'e, vice J. L. Pen
nington. assigned to other work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

If Peary should return suddenly,
bringing a section CT the pole with
him as an evidence that he had been
there. how disappointed lot of other
people would be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Sooner or later it was inevitable that
union labor and the steel colossus
should try conclusions. Perhaps the
present is as good a time as any.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Colonel Bryan's party may not be
able to whip the Republicans. but he
is satisfied that it can lick thee gold
Democrats out of their boots in Ohio
or anywhere else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

New York. July 1.-THE American
Sugar Refining company today reduced
all soft grades of refined sugar to 10
points and all hard grades points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

With Secretary Root in Kansas and
General Corbin in the Philippines at
the same time. it begins to look as
though the cruel war were really over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Although the Porto Ricans We're re-
ported to be greatly pleased with the
tariff they lost no time in moving to
get rid of it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

It may be said that it IS a poor time
to urge irrigation. and there may be
talk of locking the barn door after
the horse is gone, but rest assured
there win be another horse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
Danish Oablnet Resirna.

Copenhagen, July 1.-THE ministry.
formed April y, 1900, has resigned
King Christian has requested the min
listers to retain their portfolios pending
the appointment Of new cabinet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

After the November election in Ohio
probably it will be Colonel Bryan's
turn to say Il told you So"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Hartford Post: If Professor Moore,
Of the weather bureau. ever runs for
the presidency we advise him not to
bank on the support of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Do not shoot the weather man. Per
haps ne is doing his best
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Mr. Morgan seems inclined to buy up
South America at long range.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Kansas may yet be compelled to re-
turn to the good old days of the rain
maker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
ROUND TRIP RATES
The Superb Train COLORADO FLYER

He said; Il have not resigned and
have no intention of doing 50. and am
at present contemplating building q
home in AGuskogee."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Maybe Senator Mason could be pre-
vailed upon to trade places with Mr..
Dawes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17
still Above 100.

The temperature today at o'clock
as registered by the government Their
mometer was 1o1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-17

Many a man has been hopeIessly in
jured by the accidental discharge of
his duty.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-18
Saddles $3.50 at Lee Barrett's.

Saddles $3.50 at Lee Barrett's.
-Four cans corn 25c at Burns Racket.
Jim Berry is sick abed with grippe.
Nice fresh eggs and butter at Burns
Racket.
See those Inc top buggles at Lee
Barrett's.
Mrs. VIII Ward has been sick for
several days.
Lap robes and saddle blankets at
Lee Barrett's.
Liberty -four sl.7O per hundred at
Burns Racket.
A. j. farrell, Of Temple, Texas, was
in the city today.
Morning Glory coffee 20c a ID. at
Burns Racket.
If you don't read the Chieftaln, you
don't get the news.
Karns best -four sl.9O per hundred
at Burns Racket.
Commercial job print ing spec
ialty at this office.
Pete Mccullough came down from
Fairland this morning.
Nice new line of Mems and Boys
Hats at Burns Racket.
T. J. Munroe, a prominent resident
OF Alton, is in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Hunt returned
from White Oak last evening.
Bring your repairing to Young's tin
shop at Darrough's hardware store.
Assistant Federal Attorney Huckle-
berry has returned from a business
trip TO Nowata and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Crockett accom-
panied Mrs. Johnathan Gore to Blue
Jacket and will visit a few days.
Col. J. W. Zeyely, special Indian in
sJector, passed through the city yes
terday on the nyer, going sOuOu'
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Darrough, who has been very i'll,
shows some signs today of improve
ment.
Tom Galcatcher, OF Claremorc, has
been Jailed at Muskogee on an iudict.
ment charging him with stealing a
horse.
Visiting cards suited to the
tastes of the most fastidious'
Their chief merits are quality and
style.
Rev. DR.. Stubbledeld and Dr. Nc
Keehan delivered touching addresse:
at the Baptist revival meeting last
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-18

night. Meetings are held each even
ing at the church commencing at 1880
o'clock.
w. G. Cooper was today commits
stoned a notary public by Judge Gill
upon the motion of Attorney J. B.
Burckhalter.
Mrs. Joseph Hunt left last evening
for Talala to visit her daughter, Mrs.
c. l.. Harnage. Mrs. Harnage has a
very sick baby.
Z. NJ. Young has the tin and repair
shop at Darrough Bros hardware.
Does all kind of roofing, guttering
and general repairing.
Mrs. E. A. Allen and little daugh-
ter returned to their home at Welch,
/. IT,, after a few days visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Dan Weir.
The Muskogee Times says "Joe
Conklin, the ubiquitous commercial
tourist Of Vinita, was doing a rushing
business ia town Wednesday"
RI. Cuttings, of Guthrie, tried to
gargle coal oil for a sore throat. Some
OF it got into his windpipe. Cuttings
will be all right again in day or two.
Will pay 30 cents for bones, zoe for
castings for three weeks. Top price
for hides all the time. BIuejacket
Racket Store. jan lott
v. H. Gee left this morning for the
eastern market, where he will spend a
month buying the spring and summer
stock of goods for Madden, farrell &
Gee.
The revival meeting at the Baptist
church was earnest and impressive.
The meetings are held every night and
the public are cordially invited TO at
tend.
The Darrough Brothers Hardware
company has ordered full line Of
goods and will be ready in a few days
/ to supply the people with everything
thev need in their line. gOt!.
Chief Deputy Marshal Hubbard
leaves tonight for Washington to
bring Leon Gardner, who is now 10
the government asylum, back for
trial on charge Of embezzIement.
Many bright and happy household
has been thrown into sadness aud sor-
row because Of the death OF a loved
one from neglected cold. Ballard's
Horehound Syrup is the great cure
for coughs. colds land all pulmonary
ailments. Price 25 and 80 cents. The
Peoples Drug Store DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-18

Collars 81 at Lee Barrett's.
Cut loaf sugar at Burns Racket.
Side saddles Sc at Lee Barrett's.
Mrs. w. G. Patterson has la grippe.
Whips and robes cheap at Lee Bar
retts.
R. Lee Conner is here from Clare
more.
Brooms from l5c to 25c at Burns
Racket.
Henry Ballard is recovering from a
sick spell.
c. J. Hunolt went to Tulsa today to
buy mules.
Work brides 75c at Lee Barrett's.
E. n. Ratcliff returned from Kansas
City today.
Have ycu seen those pictures at
Ming furniture company
c. A. Shultz, tuner Of pianos, viii
be here for q few days. Leave orders
at the Western hotel. s5lw
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-18
Southern Swine Breeders Asso.
citation Memphis. Tenn
February Tia.

For this occasion the Frisco line
will sell tickets to Memphis and
return at one and one-third fare for
the round trip on certificate plan.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-18
WANTS.

Three regular boarders wanted; good room
with fire s., 0 per week; second house north
OF Frisco track. west side scraper street.
Mrs. A. o, Reynolds. s6al'
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-01-18

Two dwellings for rent: One five room
and other three room. Enquire here. $3.50
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-08-09
A Vague Reminiscence.

Though it happened in one of De-
troit's swell hotels, neither of the prin-
cipals belongs here. He had just seat
ed himself at the dinner table, when
she and another lady came in with
the usual flourish of handsome and
well-dressed women.
He turned shade or two paler. At
ter coming her menu she looked across
the table, and her face took on puz-
zled expression. When their eyes met
during the meal each pretended to be
studying the tabIecloth or the opposite
wall. He left first, and she watched
through the doors.
"Amie,' she said to her companion,
q certainly know that man, but l can't
for the life of me place him. | think
he knew me, too, but l couldn't bow
to him unless l We're sure, could L?
You know that l never snub any
one"
while the women We're there, looked a
little too fierce for congeniality, and
got away as soon as he could. She
again gave out the conviction that she
knew him, and wondered where it was
and who he could be.
Never mind" said the companion;
"he's nothing to us. Forget him."
"Oh, foolish, it isn't that, but you
know how it is when your memory be.
trays you, and l don't want him to
think me rude. But hubby will be here
tonight, and I'll have him find out all
about II. y
Half an hour later she smothered 8
scream and rushed imploring1y at the
other woman. For heavens sake
Annie, don't you say word to my hub
by about that fellow. 1t just came te
me-"
.Well?''
He was my first husband in Chica
o."-Detroit Free Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-08-09
Both old men stared into the fire
silent, sad, thoughtful.-Wave
AN ECCENTRIC MILLIONAIRE.


Jacob g. Rogers, Famous Locomotive
Builder, II .at Victim.
Jacob s. Rogers, who succumbed to
the intense heat In New York during
the hot weather, was the richest man
in New Jersey and was perhaps the
most eccentric millionaire New York
has known. He was born in 1924, and
in 1856 succeeded to the locomotive
business his father, Thomas Rogers,
had built up In Paterson, N. j., after
having constructed the first locomotive
made, in America.
In 1891 Jacob S. Rogers retired, leavs
ing the management of the works to
R. s. Hughes. Hughes died two years
ago, and then Mr.. Rogers astonished
the world and Paterson in particular
by announcing that he would close the
Rogers Locomotive Works when out
standing contracts were filled. Remon-
STRANGE meetings were held, and Mr..
Rogers was asked to reconsider. 1t was
pointed out to him that he would throw
two thousand men out of employment.
His reply was characteristic.
81 have paid them for their work, -
he said, ''and am under no obligation
to them. AS for Paterson, care moth
ing. The works are mine, and l will
close them"
And he did. Then it was proposed to
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-08-09
GROWTH OF OUR LARGE CITIES.

Thirty-eight in This Country with a
Population of 100000 or More.
The census bureau has issued a bulle-
tin, prepared under direction of Will
lam c. Hunt, which gives the popula-
tion of the incorporated cities, towns,
villages and boroughs separate from
the population of the townships, pre-
cincts, districts, ETC., Of which they
form a part. This bulletin places the
total number Of incorporated places in
the United States in 1900 at 10,6O2, as
against 1878 in 1890.
Speaking of the growth of the large
cities the bulletin says: If cities with
a population of 100000 or more are
taken to represent the large cities of
the country there are 3S such cities in
1900, as compared with % in 1890.
OF the 38 large cities In 1900 three
contain upward of a million inhab
itants, the same as In 1890, while
for cities having between 100000
and Loco, 900 Inhabitants those in 1900
number three, as against one only in
1890. There are no cities in 1900 con-
tanning between 100000 and 100000 in
habitants, but at the census of 1890
there were three cities Of this class. On
the other hand, there are five cities in
1900 with a population of between
30O, 200 and 100000, but in 1890 there
were no cities coming between these
limits of population. The cities having
between 100000 and 100000 Inhabitants
numbered eight in 1900 as against nine
in 1890, while for cities of from 100000
to 100000 Inhabitants there were 10 in
1900 as compared with II in 1890
Pittsburg is in the class with popula
tion of 100000 and under 100000, an6
is outranked in this class by Cleveland
Buffalo, San Francisco and Cincinnati