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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
TELLS HOW IN WAS.
Official Report Regarding the 6ensa-
tional Arrest Of Murrillo.

New York Aug. 1.-The report of
Governor Velez Of the department of
Bolivar. has been carried to the lega-
ton at Washington, by Senior Artero
De Brigard, the Colombian consul gen
eral in this city. In his report Cover
nor Velez points out that Murrlllo was
DESIGNATED by Gen. Urbe-Urbi as MS
peace agent 1t being known that
Urbe-Urbi was disloyal TO his govern
ment the officials at Gogota decided
that the agent could not be working to
any loyal end. In fact he was reason
ably suspected Of having compromising
letters in his possession. 1t was learn
ed that Murrillo was about to leave
Colombia and the police at Barranquil-
la were ordered to request him to delay
his departure until Governor Velez
could have an interview with him The
Washington special to the Tribune that
when Murrillo arrived at Cartagena
and the local police informed him of
the governors desire to consult with
him, Murrillo in an ugly, abrupt man
ner replied that he was well satisfied
on board the Allegheny and If Velez
wished to Sc him he would have to
come to his cabin. The governor was
much provoked at this discourtesy, and
ordered the proper officers to enforce
his request.
The incident described in late news
paper reports then ensued. Governor
Velez indicates that he was much in
eensed by the disposition of both the
crew and passengers to prevent the ar
rest of an offender. Murrillo was not
committed to prison and 1t was the in
tention of the government to hold him
under surveillance at Cartagena until
his papers could be searched. The gov
ernor does not refer to the possibility
Of an international question arising
with Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
[From the New York Press.1

Now Elisha, the son of Shaphat, was
bald-headed. ana he had a wife.
Some men seem to think they begin
to be important where their wives inn
portance leaves on.
A man can be more kinds OF a fool
than a woman. but a woman can get
more foolishness into her one kind than
he can in all his.
Tt takes away all a woman's enjoy
ment of a pathetic thing not to be able
to sit down and cry about it. because
she has got to 80 right down town.
When a fresh-made mother sees an
other woman Juggling half a dozen
children into a crowded street car she
sort of loses that proud feeling about
what she thinks people think OF what
she has done for the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
DEATH OF MRS. BAR.
Topeka Woman Dies Today in Pitts
burg, Pennsylvania

Mrs. Susan A. Bair Of this city died
this morning in Pittsburg, Pa, at the
residence of her oldest son, where she
Mrs. Bair has been living in Topeka
for the past % years, coming here from
Pennsylvania, where she was born In
the year 1924. She was the mother of
nine children, eight of whom survive
her. Four Of them, J. K. Bair, Mrs.
John ". Oliver, Mrs. A. K. Wilson. and
Mrs. Ernest Rulings. live in Topeka,
one Mrs. J. Q. Nichols, in St. Louis, one
son in OIL City, Pa, and two sons in
Pittsburg-
She was taken i'll only about one
week ago, and became rapidly worse,
passing away this Thursday morning
In the presence of her three Oldest sons,
and one daughter, Mrs. Wilson, who
reached her bedside Monday evening.
The interment will be IN Latrobe Gene
terry. near Pittsburg, where her hus-
band and youngest daughter lie buried
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
LEWIS GETS TWO YEARS
Diamond Embezzler VIII Enter
Plea of Guilty.

H. Ellsworth Lewis, diamond embezzler,
today agreed to enter q plea Of guilty
and to accept a sentence Of two years in
the penitentiary. He will waive his pre-
liminary hearing and be sentenced on
Monday.
This will relieve Miss Pearl Leavitt, the
young woman in the case, from testify
ing. Lewis claimed ever since his arrest
that her testimony would prove that he
is not guiltX
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Moulders' Strike to FAD.

Chicago. Aug. IA settlement OF the
holders strike is expected this week
by Henry M. Hoyt. president of the
National Foundrymen's association
The presence of President Martin Fox
Of the international Union Of Iron
MOlders. whose arrival is expected to-
day. win it is believed result in a con-
ference between the national officers
and men in which the present trouble
viii be adjusted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
MORE TOPEKA WINNERS.
Druggist P. M. sheafor in Today's
List

Peter NJ. Sheafor was one OF the
lucky Topeka people in this afternoons
drawing. He lives at 306 Harrison
street and is a druggist employed by A.
G. Klingaman on East Sixth avenue.
He was notified of his success by a
State Journal reporter and said that
ne would certainly occupy his claim. He
was registered by his son, VIM. Sheafor.
Another Topeka man who won this
afternoon was L. Claudy who was reg
istered by G. Level. His name does
not appear IN the directory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Fish Car at Abilene.

Abilene. Kan, Aug. distributing
car No.2. of the United States fish COM
mission Is here delivering breeding fish,
mostly black bass. to those who have
made application to the commissioner.
Captain w 2. Smith is in charge Of the
car and is assisted by a messenger, as
sistant messenger .laborer and cook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Washington. Aug. 1.-The following ru-
raj free delivery letter carriers have beeA
Tbo1as + KroS,se at Valley Fails Kan
Anthony H Cressey at McLouth, Kan.
James 8. Murphy at Blaine, Kan, and G.
P. Snodgrass at Belmer. Kan. L. E. Gin
ter Of Gtnter. Kan; Robert c. Frederick
Of Culver, Kan; E. c. Boyington of Mus
cotah, Kan, have been appointed railway
mail clerks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
LETTER no DEWEY.
Carries Correspondence Between Ad-
miral schley and Long.

Washington, Aug. Formal action
in the matter of the schley court Of
inquiry today was confined to a dis
patch of a. letter to Admiral Dewey
stating that 1.-The department herewith
transmits copies of letters dated July
81 and August 1, respecting the pre-
cept under which the court of inquiry
in the case Of Rear Admiral Schley is
to be convened" The court through
Admiral Dewey has been supplied with
q neat, printed copy of the precept.
The vacancy on the court caused by
Rear Admiral Kimbe Ney's application to
be relieved has not yet been filled.
Captain Parker of counsel for Admiral
Schley continued his work at the navy
department today scanning the log books
and other records bearing upon the oper-
atoms of the West Indian fleet. He hopes
to finish this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
THEY Did NOT GO.
Emancipation Celebration Excursion
to Ottawa a Failure.

The delegation to the emancipation cell
ebration at Ottawa from Topeka today
failed to get there as scheduled. Arrange
ments were made for a special train of
three cars. The time came for 1t to go,
but not enough colored people to buy
tickets to make the special train profit
able business venture. The Santa Fe Of
ficials who were in charge refused to
run the train unless the number original
~ agreed upon should purchase tickets.
Not enough buyers could be found and
most of the pleasure seekers were COM
PEELED to remain at home A few took a
later train to Ottawa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
no sue For Marriaee ZEE.

Atchison, Kan. Aug. IA peculiar
bill will be placed in the hands of Con-
stable Clora for collection shortly. 1t is
the bill of an AtchisOn minister against
an Atchison man for performing a
marriage ceremony. The ceremony was
performed fully a year ago, and as the
man has since been able to get mar
ried a second time, the minister con-
siders that he is able to pay. If the
constable fails to collect the money,
suit will be brought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
HAVE YOU
ANYTHING
TO EXCHANGE.

Have you a Farm and do
want to trade it for a
Grocery Store?
Have you a Horse and do
you want to exchange it
for a Piano?
Have you Bicycle and do
you want to exchange it
for a CameraP
Have you a Gun and do
you want to trade it for
a Bookcase?
Have you a Wash Boiler
and do you want to ex-
change it for a Rug?
Have you q pair of Skates
and do want to trade them
for a Punching Bag?
Have you a Spring Over
coat and do you want to
exchange it for q Baby
Carriage ?
Have you a Stove and do
you want to trade it for
a Refrigerator.
Have you a Dog and do
you want TO exchange
him for a Rooster?
It Costs You Only Sc a Line
in the
State journal
Want Columns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of the State journal
asgay during The sumner may haze
The paper mailed regularly each day
10 any address at tie rate Of thirty
cents a month. address changed as
often as desired. While ont Of fOzOss
he STATE journal gCS77 be to yOss like a
daily letter from home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Washington. Aug. 1.-The stock of
gold in the treasury IS the largest in
the history Of the government. and it
is accommodating at the rate OF 81 SOC, 900
to $4,000 600 a month. The figures are
$500 354. 297. of which spas. SIS. SIS is free
gold, including the $3.50. COO 600 gold re
serve Since July /, 1900. the stock of
gold on hand has increased about $751;
00a 00n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Although most OF the stamp taxes
and some OF the other special imposi-
lions Of the war revenue law were
taken off on July LIST. and others con-
siderabIy reduced. the total receipts of
the government Tor the first seventeen
business days of the present month
were Ss4. 5s6. 127. or an increase over the
corresponding days OF last year of
about 81, SOC, OOo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Sold 100000 Lbs. Of pruner.

San Jose. Cal, Aug. THE Cali
fornia Cured Fruit association has sold
24.000.000 pounds of prunes TO eastern
buyers. Fifty thousand dollars of the
price was paid down, and the re-
mainder, estin ated at $3.50. 600. will be
paid as soon as the fruit can be
wei Q51t.1 and affrr,15
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
HALE Is CUSTODIAN.
Poor Commissioners to Also Have
Charge of COURT House.

The county commissioners today. ap-
pointed Poor Commissioner Hale custo-
dian of the court house and he will take
charge at once and give it a thorough
cleaning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

1t took the government a long time
to make I'D it's mind to try to get back
the money that Captain Oberlin NJ.
Carter stole. If the captain has got
everything safe and snug by this time.
he deserves to be compelled to make
restitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
THEY HAD sMALLPOx.
a Family Found Who Had Been Sick
Ten Days.

A case of smallpox was reported to-
day in the family Of Ernest Buckner, a
colored man living at 2O7 North Monroe
street The smallpox had existed for
ten days before it was discovered by
the health authorities The family was
quarantined at the house, and will not
be taken to the pest house for the pres
ent. This is the first new case of
smallpox for over a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The strike situa-
ton remains unchanged this morning. No
trouble of any kind has taken place and
the police do not expect any serious dis
turbances TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

At the first suggestion Of a possible
reduction in the tariff on raw sugar.
good Mr. Oxnard comes to the front
with a lament over the great loss which
viii accrue to the people whom he was
preparing to make rich by building beet
sugar factories in their midst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 1.-The chamber
of deputies has approved the bin sus-
pending martial law. President Roca
will promulgate the bill today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
AslO.Ooo. GOO oompanv

Dover, Del, Aug. 1.-The American Lead
Baryta Co. Of st. Louis, with a capital
of $40, 900. coo. was Incorporated here to-
day. The company is authorized to eS>
plore mines and operate the same in Mis-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo
New York

Santa Fe depot at following rites and
with limits mentioned: Ten day lfnif
ST 90; fifteen day limit, Ss4.70: limit OF
October g. $42-15. For folders, tickets,
etc. call on ticket agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Dan Lamont has been suggested as a
Democrat candidate for the presi-
dency. Dan is not eligible. He has had
two terms already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

whether the end of the strike when
It comes be credited to Col. Hanna or
Col Harvey, It will be found when the
true history is written that It is due to
a gentleman named Morgan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

A French investigator asserts that
the brains of military and naval men
give out sooner than those Of any other
class. Is that what ails Sampson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

when my son went to college, said
the father. II told him that ] would not
permit him to join thu gymnasium and
waste his time with athletics when 4 had
sent him there to study
Did he obey your inquired the friend
II told him that II he didn't I would
simply exercise the old time prerogative
Of a father over his child and thrash
Ibid it answer2'
Not after the first year. BY love, when
he came back after his freshman course
he had some way got a breadth Of shout
WINGED me that my paternal prerogative
would be safer II I didn't try to exercise
it."-Detroti Free Press.
Not long before his death Henry ".
Paine. one of the most brilliant American
lawyers OF his generation, became inter-
ested. as a matter OF charity. In a case in
which q lad Of some fifteen years was
charged with arson Paine defended the
boy and offered conclusive evidence that
he was. to all practical purposes. an idiot
and totally irresponsible. Nevertheless the
jury. after listening TO charge from
for acquittal, brought in 2 verdict Of
The Thes presiding Judge then addressed
You wnl move for new trial. I pre-
Paine rose with an air that was painful
4 thank your honor for your sugges-
ton. he said. but ] am oppressed with
the gravest doubts as to whether I have
the right to move for a new trial in this
case. Your honor. have already asked
for and have received for nay idiot client
the most precious heritage of our English
and American common lava trial BY q
jury Of his peers
The judge then ordered the verdict to
be set aside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
KILLED 500 DOGS.

That Is the Record of the Canine
Catchers.
NJ E. Younkin is now the only dog
catcher in the city, and he is at work
in the city at large. cleaning up what
few dogs remain unlicensed. There are
estimated to be still 200 dogs which
have neither paid their tag tax, or been
shot. The dog tax collectors have kill
ed 100 female dogs and 200 male dogs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

In the east the trolley systems hav
become so extensive that there is tall
of putting on sleeping cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

During the past month nobody asked;
whats the matter with Kansas" All
knew she was dry and hot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

sCol. Hiball is q fraud. He acts like a
gentleman, and is a judge of horsedesh.
but he is no kentuckian-"
What's the colonel been doing to make
you think that2''
He took a drink Of bourbon with me
today. and made a vry face.,'-Indianap-
oils News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Even sehley f. to get a trial before
Neeley does.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
First Postomoe 10 onarn.

Washington. Aug. 1--Acting Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Conrad
today directed the establishment of the
first postoffice on the island of Guam
1t is located at Guam. the chief point
on the island ranks as fourth class.
and Anastasio Tartano Peres has been
appointed postmaster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01

Each Of the 1000 Indian owners of the
land being divided at FL Reno receives
$500 in cash-S125 down, 1915 held in
trust-a separate allotment of $50 acres
and an interest in tribal grazing tract
of 500 900 acres. The government re-
serves tract for a national park: incl
dentally it makes a profit in buying the
land at $1,000 600 wholesale and retail
ing it at $4,000. 600. Oklahoma IS eleven
years old. It had on June l. $685. 45 peo-
pie and had passed in population the
states Of Wyoming, Vermont Utah,
Delaware, Idaho. Nevada. Montana and
North Dakota. Within a month prob
ably it viii number nearly half a mil
Hon, passing also New Hampshire, Ore
gon. Rhode Island and South Dakota.
-s=Hu=a--s-=
Those who are not fortunate enough
to draw prize in the Oklahoma lottery
can console themselves with the
thought that there is a plenty Of vacant
land left. Uncle Sam is still rich enough
IN real estate to give us all a farm.
Much Of the vacant land is not exactly
available for agricultural purposes. but
a large amount Of it can be made so
by systems Of irrigation. For the 14s.-
922 disappointed there are still 1.100.-
O0o. 900 acres Of surveyed public land in
Tie country OUTSIDE OF AAASkA--G4n area
more than five hundred times as great
as that opened and equivalent to nearly
1000. 600 16o-acre farms Much Of this
vacant land is inferior; some OF it.
especially in nearer western states IKE
Missouri and Minnesota. Is said to be
fertile More acres of public land were
apportioned last year under the Home
stead act than IN any previous year
save 1885. the total for 1900 being s.47s.-
400 acres. or about 1000 quarter section
farms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-01
Have you a Horse and do
you want to exchange it
for q Piano ?

Have you a Wash Boiler
and do you want to ex-
change it for a Rug?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-11-02

A SCHOOL FOR MOUNTEBANKs.
 In Paris, the annual rendezvous of an immense number of strolling mounte- banks, good hearted woman has es- tablished school for their little ones, which are transported here and there through the large cities and their sub urbs following the popular festivals.
 It is nothing more than simple tent of canvas, having for it's unique decora- tion on one side a copy of the Cram mont law, on the other the declaration of the rights of man."
 A charming scene is to be witnessed here during the recitation hour A wor- thy elderly dame acts as teacher. With easy grace, the natural result of an athletic training, the boys and girls file in and seat themselves.
 This curly head here is the child snake; that bright, saucy face is the charming young apprentice of the tight rope But what means this sensational entrance? It is none other that a fa- nous young circus artist, whose ar rival Is announced by a genral murmur of admiration. Just think! She has the honor of grand poster for herself alone! She is represented on her trap eze surrounded by stars and suns. Evi- dently this is the spoiled child of the school.
 A small boy was just about to recite a fable, but the excitement has made him forget his lesson. We must help one anther; it is the law of nature We must help one must help one another; it is the law of stumbles and hesitates. Peals of laugh- ter follow. The good mistress would be quite willing to join in the general mer- riment Ruth discipline, discipline be- fore everything! To restore order 1t Is necessary to make terrible example. So she sternly reproves the urchin, and sends him back to his stool with fools cap on his head. The laughter ceases. Once more this little world returns to silence, and every nose is buried in l book.-Andre Castaigne, in Harper's Monthly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-11-02

described several remarkable machines he had seen. He had been a skilled engineer earlier in life, and, being good talker, soon got me deeply inter ested. Among other things he told me about an air-pump with singular ball valve. The ball lies in socket he said, and the greater the air pressure behind 1t the tighter it sticks. To H. lustrate, he twisted an old envelope into cone and dropped paper Wad into the mouth. Now when I blow, he continued, you'll see that the Wad stays right where it is.' Like fool stared at the thing, and he blew yio- lently into the little end. At the same instant I felt as if 6 raging furnace had suddenly belched it's flames right into my face. I couldn't see, I couldn't breathe; for moment CT two l couldn't even move. My throat and nostrils were on fire and I felt sure my eyes had been burned literally ont of their sockets.
 What had happened was simply this: The envelope was full of red pep per and had received the charge, point blank, at about a six inch range. While was gasping the scoundrel ran to the other end of the car. My friend has ft' he shouted. I'm going after water" Of course he jumped off, and that was the last of him. He was never caught. One day shortly after a man tried to sell me a lawn sprinkler It has patent ball valve he said T don't want it. I replied" "New Or l leans Times-Democrat.