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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

TFrom the Atchison Globe.1
There is no end to the hill most peo-
pie start UP.
why can't we all 60 into cold stor-
age until fal2
You all talk a great deal about Lab
erty. How much have your
How we long for another chance to
clean the mud off our clothesi
How would you like to break in a
pair of new shoes this weather.
You must put man in the harness
to get his gaits- Pedigree doesn't 60
At least we ought to be given our
choice, whether we would rather pc
boiled or baked.
The more thoroughly discouraged a
man becomes, the more beer he drinks,
when the reverse should be the case
NJ. S. Peterson says he slept under q
blanket last night. He probably did II
in order to be able to blow about II
this morning.
The girl graduate who told her
mates to face difficulties with brave
heart and indomitable will has good
chance to take some Of her own advice
in her mothers kitchen these hot days,
but will she?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

LFrom the Chicago News1
Policemen. like the hairs Of a mans
head, are numbered.
An old bachelor says that love is not
only blind, but dumb.
There are braying men in the world
as well as braying donkeys-
Some so-called singers should be ar
rested for uttering bad notes.
The honest laundress irons your
linen. but the dishonest one steals It.
When Adam got off a good thing no
one ever said: T always liked that
joke
Woman is the only animal that
wears flowers on the congregation side
OF her Sunday hat.
A man may become great by acct
dent, but he never has genuine wisdom
and goodness thrust upon him.
Many a man has discovered after
mixing politics with his business that
he has no business to mix with his
politics.
If a woman could only talk out Of
the two corners of her mouth stimuli
taneously there would be a lot more
said on both sides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
NOT TILL SEPTEMBER.
Ex-Ice Men Summoned to Testi-
fy Against Trust Sept. 8.

County Attorney Nichols viii proceed
against the ice trust under the antitrust
law, the first step being the examination
of the trust.
Mr. Nichols filed an application with
Judge Hazen for a hearing of the VII
nesses as required by law and Judge da-
zen this morning set the hearing for sep
TENDER 8. He is going to take a yaca-
tion and he will hear no cases until he
returns. Attorney Nichols urged an early
hearing of the case The list Of W.T.
nesses to be examined includes the fol
lowing men who have formerly been IN
the ice business but who have been
crowded out by the trust; O. r Raney,
p. H. Winslow, A. P. Benson, Inog AQ-
dell, J. v. McNeely, r. r. Jones, j. M.
Humbert and Oscar Sutherland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

The hot winds blew a blistering blast,
That might have been blown broader.
The farmer faced the facts at last
Which might have been much fodder.
''Vhat shall I do next fall for feed?''
Plead this promulgated piodder.
ssWinds whittier I'd what stock will
For the blows almost killed fodder"
Pred Badger.
At the Norton theater free soft drinks
are passed between acts.
An Bingham woman has eight little
cut.
Pratt girls are SO independent that
they buy their own theater tickets and
50 it alone.
Cigarettes caused the death OF a Con-
cordia young man. He had been a con-
slant smoker for years.
A Clifton woman cures her horses in
jured backs by burning old shoes and
applying the ashes to the wounds.
Thank goodness the Topeka weather
observer no longer regrets to an
nounce@ IA starting on his daily predic-
tions-
we tip our hat to the Rocks county
Journal which discerningly observes.
lie Topeka State Journal is the best
daily paper published in Kansas"
Was 1t proper for the Fort Scott man
to declare that the temperance orator
there recently was a --corker.''
A pessimistic veteran sent from To-
peSa TO the Soldiers Home declared
that he was 50 poor he couldn't afford
to even wear smile
The Concordia council has stirred up
a lively row by prohibiting the riding
or bicycles on the sidewalks. The
cyclers claim the roads are 1npaasable
IN account Of the deep dust
4t Eas a 1Xa Keeney man who sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
ARE SATISFIED.
Representative of Barber People Says
Pavements win Be Repaired.

E B. Demarest. Of Kansas City, rep
resenting the Barber Asphalt Paving
company of Kansas City, is in confer
ence this afternoon with the mayor,
the city engineer and the committee on
streets and walks in reference to the
pavement repairs which the city has
ordered to be made.
The conference commenced at about
3 o'clock, and is still in progress.
Mr. Demarest said to a reporter for
the State Journal: THE Barber AS
phalt Pavement company has no OBJ
1ections to make to the list of repairs
ordered by the council We went into
the contract with our eyes open, and
have not the slightest desire to get out
of our part Of the work, or have the
requirements modified. We expect to
continue to do business in this town in
definitely, and we have no fight on with
the city l do not know just the object
of this meeting. I suppose it is so that
may acquaint the city with our inten-
lions, and find out just what the city
wants. l have never met Mayor Hughes
or the present counciimen, and expect
to get acquainted with them while am
in town."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
BIGGER APPROPRIATION
IL Recommended For Missouri River
by Commissioners

Washington, July 3o-The annual report
of the Missouri river commission was re-
eeived at the war department today. For
last year the sundry civil act carried
$3.50. 600 to preserve existing improvements
and 70 prevent Threatened damage at
Rulo, Neb., and other points and $l4e,000
to complete the lock and dam at Usage
river, No. The commission Ia its report
complains of the fnadequacy of appfo~
priations for accomplishing useful re-
suits on the Missouri river or for making
progress toward an ultimate improve
7nent The fact that there is little com
naerce on the river the commission at
tributes entirely to the conditions of the
river, which is such that it is hazardous
to run boats and impossible to obtain in
surance at reasonable rates NO COM
merce of consequence can be expected I'M
til the river is put in navigasble condition
and operated to the mouth
The completion OF the work from the
mouth of the river to Jefferson City, the
report says, would insure that commerce
would spring Up and in addition millions
would be added to the valley by prevent
ing destruction caused by the river The
commission estimates that this work
could be completed for 50 ,0o0, 600 to So. 500 =
coo and recommends 81 10000 for the next
fiscal year. For the Usage river $4,000 is
recommended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
GEN. WOOD ARRIVES.
win Take Yacht Trip Along New
England Coast

New York, July 30.-General Leonard
Wood. military governor of Cuba ac-
companied by Mrs. Wood and their
three children. arrived here today on
the steamer Moro Castle from Havana
Gen. Wood said to a reporter at the
quarantine station:
II am feeling much better. I have
not had any fever for ten days and
have an excellent appetite intend
going on board the steam yacht Kama
waha for a short trip along the New
England coast where we hope to enjoy
a. spell Of cool weather expect my
stay to be brief as 7 intend to return
to Havana at the earliest moment.
When 1 left Havana everything was
remarkably quiet. I am highly graft
fed by the kindness shown me BY the
whole Cuban people during my late ILL
ness. Mrs Wood and family will re-
main in quarantine until Thursday as
guests of Health Officer Doty. After
wards Mrs Wood will probably join me
on the Kanawaha while our children
take a trir west to visit friends"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
BY ORDER OF MILES.
A Military Funeral Is Given q Form
or Private Soldier

Chicago, July 30.-Pursuant to an or
der from General Miles a military fun
eral was today given a former private
soldier at FIT. Sheridan.
The man to whom this honor was
shown was James Bell. formerly of
company E. Seventh infantry. Fell.
with two companions, during the tr0u-
bles with the Sioux Indians in 1876 sue
ceeded in carrying an important mes
sage from Gen. Terry. at the mouth of
the Big Horn river to Gen. Crook, then
on the Powder river. A scout had pre-
viously failed in a similar attempt as
the country was full of painted Sioux
braves, but Bell and his companions
succeeded. Medals were voted the
brave trio by congress, following the
issuance of q general field order re-
counting the exploit. When Bell left the
service he came to Chicago, where he
died five days ago. on the anniversary
of his return to Gen. Terry after the
completion of his mission to Gen. Crook
General Miles accidentally heard of the
old lighters demise and issued the un-
usual order which was solemnly execu-
ted today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
FOsBURG MURDERER.
Detective Hazen Thinks William
Lewis Gray Innocent.

New York. July 3o.-william r Hazen.
employed by the Fosburg family TO hunt
down the murderer of May Fosburg. gives
it as his opinion. after an investigation,
that william Lewis Gray, now detained
here BY the authorities, is not the man
wanted
Mr. Hazen- who was formerly chief of
the United States secret service, has had
a long talk with Gray and he has decided
that the man was telling the truth when
be said he knew nothing about the MUIR
der Gray declared that tie story he had
told the woman was false and that he
had concocted it merely to make an inn
preston upon one of them.
Gray is stin held IN custody by Cap
tain Titus. who does not feel free to re-
lease Gray until word comes that the
II arm convinced thar the crime was
committed by burglars said Mr. Hazen
in an interview. One fact was impressed
upon my mind at the outset and that
was that the job was the work OF begin
nerS OF amateurs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
MRS. SHELBY SUES.
Brings Action For Divorce From Well
Known Character.

Matte Shelby this morning fled a
suit for divorce in the district court
from Robert NJ. Shelby, the well known
gambler and man about town
Mrs. Shelby was lately the proseeut-
ing witness in the Matte Ayres robbery
case which was full of startling accusa-
lions and which resulted in the acQuit-
tai Of Miss Ayres. Mrs. Shelby lost $500
worth of diamonds. Mrs. Shelby
charges her husband with abuse and
cruelty She claims that in February,
1900 he knocked her down with his fist
and that he repeated the performance
in January, 1901 and that on July 20
he struck her and cursed her She asks
for $4,000 alimony and that Shelby $
money in banks in the city amounting
to about $1,000 be held by the court
until the divorce is decided. A year ago
Mrs. Shelby tried twice to commit sui
eide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
RUNAWAY CEMETERY.
Tombstone 200 Years Old Shattered
by q Frightened Horse

Branford. Conn. July SO.-Mrs. W
~ Smith and Mrs. Sarah Hunt. with
Mrs Mary Munson OF Chicago, were
hurled out Of Mrs. Smiths carriage in
the Central cemetery today in q run
away which shattered headstones near
" two centuries old and put all of the
women on the verge OF nervous pros
tratiOn-
Mrs. Munson and Mrs. Smith received
severe nervous shocks. Mrs Hunt was
thrown out among the tombstones, but
received no serious injuries The horse
went tearing through the historic GEM
etery for q quarter OF a mile
Among the monuments broken or
clipped We're those erected to J. Harri-
son, 1913; Timothy Bradley 1872; Mercy
Lindsey 1910. Betsy Blackstone, 1872;
Sarah Russell. 1858, and child OF James
Hale. 1927
The horse was caught amid a breast
work of uprooted monuments. He was
only slightly injured. but the wagon
was torn to pieces The horse took
fright at 3 passing lumber wagon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BAoHELoR

LFrom the New York Press.1
The youngest thing in the world Is
an old man chasing around after
young girl
The bitterest kiss can be gilded so
that most any woman will take 1t
without making a face.
Tt seems like some old maids who
never have any men make love to
them. sort Of go around m aking love
TO themselves.
Up to thirty a woman wants to firt
with men; from that on to forty, with
boys; after that. with anything, If it's
only kittens
Whenever a girl gets engaged. what
she considers the most necessary thing
to do is to make all the other girls
think she walks on him just like he
was mud.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

There has been some anxiety among
politicians regarding the probable po-
iiticaI complexion of the new territory
now being opened to settlement This
seems to have been determined by the
discovery of a large number of illegible
names In the registration, which were
thrown out Singularly enough the
names thrown out were nearly all those
of persons residing in Texas. Arkansas
and Indian Territory. These districts
are all Democratic. The result is
obvious Republicans viii outnumber
the opposition in the new country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
auAKER REFLEcrIoNa

IF'rom the Philadelphia Record.l
Rum is the greatest fool-killer.
Lots of people run to meet trouble.
It isn't always the close-dsted man
who keeps his temper.
When a man boasts that he is a son
of the soil his name is Mud.
The fellow who catches the smallest
dsh is ususlly the biggest liar.
It doesn't make any difference how
jolly a fellow Is. there in always a
jollier.
Wigg-'S Scientists claim that all veg
citation has gender" Wagg-'Of course.
Even a bed has gender. Didn't you
ever hear of a Doycott?"
Hoax-"Bjones says his wife is a
secret sufferer JoaX-'-Nonsense No
woman could ever keep a secret long
enough to suffer from it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
A Cure for Summer Complaint.

Summer complaint is usually prevalent
among children this season. a well de-
veloped case ia the writer's family was
ChambeFiain.s Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhoeR Renedy-=Qne Of the best patent
Medicines manufactured and which Is al
ways kept on hand at the home of ye
scribe This is not intended as q free pllff
for the company, who DO not advertise
with u.s. but to benefit little sufferers who
may not be within easy access OF a ply
sician No family should be without a
bottle Of this remedy in the house. espe-
cially in the summer time. Lansing, Ia
journal. FOR sale by ali druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Atlantic City.N. j.. July 30.-Prescrip-
ton bottles Of new design which have
come into the trade during the past
year occupied the attention today Of
the wage committee Of the National
Green Bottle Manufacturers associa-
ton and the Green Glass Bottle Blow
ers' union in conference here The
schedule Of prices to be paid for those
bottles was arranged to the satisfac-
ton of both sides. The listing of these
new bottles has been completed with
few executions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Springfield. Ill. July Representa-
tive w. E. kaufman. of East St. Louis
has rendered his resignation 10 Cover
nor Yates as a member of the Illinois
commission OF the Worlds fair at St
Louis fin 1903 He states that he was
elected a member Of the general assem-
bly, for two years and fer him to accept
a civil appointment would be nnconsti-
tmkionaLa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
ITALY NOT SATISFIED.
Still Looking to Kansas For Indem-
nifty For Mob Assaults.

Kansas is not out Of the woods yet with
the Italian indemnity claims for the riot
at lola. Count Raswadowski took up the
matter to the Italian minister at WGSsh-
ingt0n and the department of state has
tent
At the request Of the department OF
state Gov Stanley has made further in
vestigatiOn and he finds that two of the
participants in the raid on the Italians
have been prosecuted and fined at lola.
Another culprit escaped prosecution by
flight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

We have got China to paying at last
That is her account has begun to bear
interest. China's national debt UP to
this time has been comparatively insig-
nihcant. but she has entered into the
same class as civilized countries now
and one of chief appurtenances OF civil
nzation is a big national debt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
HEAD END COLLISION.
One May Be Seen at the Fair
Grounds.

The National Amusement company Of
Chicago has applied to the county com
missioners for the use of the fair
grounds August IL or Is for a ~head
end collision"
The projectors did not enclose any
compiiTnentaries and the commissioners
are as yet undecided whether the fair
grounds is the proper place for such a
collision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
OUT ON BOND.
Hrs. Lulu Prince Kennedy Re-
leased From Prison.

Kansas City. Mo-, July so.-Lulu
Prince Kennedy. under sentence of ten
years for killing her husband. Philip
H. Kennedy. on January 10 last. was
today released from jail on bond of
$4,000 pending her appeal Of her case
to the state supreme court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Senator Clark of Montana has been
made defendant in suit instigated to
dispossess him Of a large amount of
land which it is alleged he holds illegal
". The senator sets up the plea of an
innocent purchaser" Just think of
Clarks being innocent" in anything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
MRS. NATION ACCEPTS.
She VIII Be Released From Jail
Tonight.

Mrs, Nation announced this after
lions for her release. and she win leave
the county Jail this evening. DR. Eva
Harding and Mrs. n. e Goodwin will
sign the bond to pay the fine and costs
in tnstallments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
Mother Finds Lost Son.

Garrett. Kan, July 3o.-The Rev.
Thomas E. Burrowes, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church of Auburn,
Ind. was united today with his aged
roother. Mrs Elijah Burrowes OF
this place. after separation Of TWEEN
ty-flve years, during which time neither
mother nor son had found a trace or
each other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of the State J01IT7'HI
apay during the Summer ''tay ha0s
The PAPER mailed regularly each day
10 any address at the rate Of thirty
cents a month. ADDRESS changed as
of4e, as desired. TT7EffEe ont of f0zg'F
The State Journal zCf77 be to -yO7S like a
daily letter from home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

for infant feeding is a mixed Cows
milk from herds Of native breeds, BOr-
den's Eagle Brand CONDENSED MIX
herds are properly housed scientifically
fed. and are constantly under trainea
inspection. Avoid unknown brands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
TWO GO no REFORMATORY.
Frank Cook and Eric Biglsy Stole
Harness.

Frank Cook and Eric Bigley were
this morning sentenced to the state re-
format0ry at Hutchinson by Judge Ha-
zen.
Cook pleaded guilty to stealing har-
ness from H. I. Willard and Bigley for
stealing a harness from John A. Walk
er. Both boys are Victims Of the CO.
came habit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Fortunate it is that virtue is It's own
reward else it might go unrequited-
Society seems more inclined to reward
virtues antitheses, as for instance the
case of the Youngers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
PARSONS OIL COMPANY
Goes to Delaware to IncOrpo-
rate and Secure Charter.

Dover, Del. July 10.-Articles of in
corporation were filed here today by
the Arkansas Valley OIL and Mining
company, Parsons. Kas.; capital. $780,
600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

out the story about well of cold air
that keeps the temperature Of the town
at so while the thermometers every
where else are registering 100 OF worse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Charles A. Towne and Senator Nc
I.aurin might start a little party OF
their own. Both have been read out
OF the existing organization with which
they have been affiliating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

The country will take to Dewey as the
head of the Schley court of inquiry
much more kindly than it did TO Dewey
as a presidential candidate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

In silencing the talk in official circles
regarding the sampsOn-Schley contro-
versy Secretary Long has done the
country a service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

The promptness with which Mr.. Nor
gan has set on foot plans for ending the
steel strike indicates that he has been
seen by Col. Hanna again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Sampson got that last interview IN
loaded Just in time. Secretary Long
has ordered everybody in the navy to
stop talking about Schley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

The washington Star says; "Ar
American hero 10 last long must die
Quick" Not necessarily If his name %
Funston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

In Boston they are building portable
school houses. Presumably these are
intended for the truants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Missouri and Nebraska probably wiz
insist that it didn't rain until after
shey began to pray for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Probably it viii not be long until
moving machines and other harvesting
machinery viii be operated without
horses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Bellstedf's famous concert band to-
night at Garfield park Admission, "a
cents; children, 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the well known remedy.
SYRUP or FIGS, manufactured bv the
CALIFoRNEA FIG syrup Co, illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles Of plants known 70 be
incidentally Laxative and presenting
them in the form uaOst refreshing to the
taste and acceptable TO the system. IL
IS the one perfect strengthening Lara
tive, cleansing the system affaatnally.
dlspelling colds, headaches and levers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual CONSTIPATION Der-
manently- Its perfect freedom from
every questionable quality and sub
stance, and tts acting on the kidnevs.
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make II the IDEAL
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing fipa
are used, as they are pleasant 70 the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, By q method
known to the CALTFoRNIA FIa SYrUP
Co only In order to get its bareaciai
effects and TO avoid limitations, please
remember the full name Of the Coiapanv
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANcEgco. ear.
LOUIS hLs1E, KE. NBW UoRK. n. 2.
1srsals oy al Druggists. Price6oc. Der hottia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30

Nov. nay family tree" began the
Wise Guy. "Oh, that's a chestnut" In
terrupted the Simple Mug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-30
RAINS LAST NIGHT.
Heavy Fall Reported at Edgerton and
Light at 0Uens emo.

The Santa F'e reports a heavy rain
at Edgerton last night and lighter rains
at Quenemo, Olivette and Lang.