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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
Luster Arrested.

A. H. Luster was arrested last night
by the police for the sheriff from Usage
City on the charge of perjury Luster
was a "spotter" employed by Chief
Stahl and since followed the same vo-
cation at Usage City. Luster is charged
with perjury in testifying in Usage City
Joint cases
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
or TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of the State Journal
away during the summer may haze
the paper mailed regularly each day
10 any address at the rate Of thirty
cents a month. ADDRESS changed as
often rs desired. TTyhfEe ont Of t0sgs
the State Journal sOiH be to you like a
daily letter from home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

member that a tine will come when
they will try to quit, and ind them
selves unequal to the task
Tt is always customary for the family
TO sit on the back porch when the
daugher has beau, but an Atchison
girl has such a Good Thing calling on
her, that the family leave the premises,
and go and sit in a vacant lot across
the allaw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18


The lineman who wins promotion is
a post graduate
The early worm doesn't wait for the
late bird.
Money makes the man, but man has
to make the money first.
Silence may be golden. but when gold
is coined money talks.
IT don't see why I should have to pay
extra for bringing few things from
Europe grumbled the passenger. "Oh,
it's a matter of duty" suavely returned
the customs official.
There's one thing dogs never do. no
matter how savage they are remarked
the Simple Mug. Whats that2" que
ried the Wise Guy. Bite holes In theis
own pants" chuckled the Simple Mug.
The summer girl is with US,
And we'n see a great deal of her,
Because her scanty bathing dress
Will not AFFORD much cover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Chicago News: Corn King Phillips
IS not the first to discover that the far
mers could get rich BY combining to
hold their crops. but none of the
previous discoveries was able to work
the thing out to finish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Supply of notable murder trials seems
inexhaustible. From one to a half a
dozen are in progress in various parts
Of the country all the time The end
of the Kennedy case in New York City
is promptly followed by the reopening
of the Molineux case at Buffalo. The
west in general and Kansas in partic-
ular is doing its share toward furnish
ing the public with hot weather reading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
los and Works on a Farm Daily.

Rome. Ga. June 1S.-Nathan White
celebrated his 10Sth birthday yesterday.
He lives near Lavender, in this county.
and is said to be the Oldest man in
Georgia White is in good health and
works on his farm every day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
$3.50.

Beatrice Excursion, Sunday June %,
via Rock Island Route, only $3.50.
For the round trip. Special train
viii leave Rock Island depot at 7.30
Sunday morning Returning. viii ar
rive at Topeka 1918 D. m. Call phone
3S4 for full information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Silence may be golden. but when gold
is coined money talks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
MILLERS ARE HERE.
They Are Discussing Kansas Freight
Rates.

The members Of the Kansas NIillers'
association are in session here today a
the Throop hotel Besides the transac-
ton of routine business the members
are wrestling with the freight rate pro-
blem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

An Atchison woman whose Christian
name is Dot weighs 1876 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

London. June 18-8.05 p. Mr.. PIN
gree is sinking fast. DR. Mills says the
end is only question OF q few hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Everyone admires a husband and
wife who are in love with each other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Editor Hoch didn't refuse the Mar
SON postoffice on account of Sunday
work. He had promised to help a friend
secure the place and Kept his word.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Congress viii now be asked to do
what the supreme court failed to do
relieve Porto Rico Of the tariff duties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

The serpent which crept into the par
adise established by the National Cash
Register company at Dayton, O.. seems
bent on making long stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Wanamaker was too slow with his
offer of 50. 100000 for city franchises. The
mayor and council hadn't time to figure
it into their own pockets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Pension Commissioner Evans has
had a stormy time of it but he has man
aged to retain his grip on the office
about the allotted time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Allison says he won't have it either
There are others to hear from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

The Cubans may be granted indie
pendence but they win continue to d.
about as Uncle Sam directs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

The early worm doesn't wait for the
late bird.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

When a woman meets another vvo-
man down town. she always screams
out in an excited way: We'll what
on earth are you doing down town?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Money makes the man, but man has
to make the money first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Between divine healers and ward
heelers Chicago is having a rocky time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
DR.. Kennedy Released.

New York. June 1S.-A bond accepta-
bic to the court was produced and DR..
Kennedy was released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Who will prod the sultan of Turkey
now since Mr.. Lloyd Griscom has been
made minister to Persia2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Don't be a poor workman: be a good
one, and you viii soon be advanced to
foreman. and finally to superintendent.
You can't afford to be a SLOUGH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

The young men are lately showing a
fondness for heiresses: the old idea of
marrying a poor girl for love. and
getting a lot of poor kin in the bar
gain, is playing out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
GLOBE SIGHTS

IF'rom the Atchison Globe1
So many troubles are not imaginary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Marriage isn't near so much a burden
to some men as it ought to be.
He is an innocent man with women
who doesn't know enough to seem so.
The easiest way not to fall in love
is to watch how easy other people do
1t.
a pessimist is man who believes
that men are worse than women; an
optimist is a man who believes that
women are better than men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

I'm no man. Judge Casey said to-
day; I can't quit smoking Boys
who are learning to smoke should re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

lErOm the Arch1SOn Globe.
So many troubles are not imaginary
An Atchison woman whose Christian
name is Dot weighs 1875 pounds
Everyone admires a husband and
wife who are in love with each other.
Ever notice how long some men stand
al the same street corner and talk?
Dog on it," a boy says. when in
vited to party, i hate to be intro
duced-"
It is only a question of time. and
every ones best friend is complaining
about him to another.
If man looks all right as an angel
with nothing on but a thin bath robe
same sitting on his back porch at
homer
When a woman meets another vvo-
man down town. she always screams
out in an excited way: We'll what
on earth are you doing down town?''
Don't be poor workman: be a good
one, and you Will soon be advanced to
foreman, and finally to superintendent.
You can't afford to be a SLOUGH.
The young men are lately showing a
fondness for heiresses. the old idea of
marrying poor girl for love. and
getting a lot of poor kin in the bar
gain. is playing out
An Atchison young man called on
his steady last night. and after holding
her hand awhile. said: Mary. after
we are married, I won't do like Anton
Ostertag. I won't cheat you at casino
I'm no man." Judge Casey said to-
day; 7 can't quit smoking" Boys
who are learning to smoke should re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

An Atchison young man called on
his steady last night and after holding
her hand awhile. said: Mary. after
we are married, 7 won't do like Anton
Ostertag; I won't cheat you at casino.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Dog on It, a boy says. when in
vited to party, Il hate to be intro
duced"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

It is only a question of time. and
every ones best friend is complaining
about him to another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
$3.50.

Beatrice Excursion, Sunday, June %,
via Rock Island Route, only $3.50.
For the round trip. Special train
will leave Rock Island depot at 1870
Sunday morning. Returning viii ar
rive at Topeka 1915 p. m. Call phone
3s4 for full information
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

You can buy a Domestic sewing ma
chine very cheap at
71S Kansas Avenue
BABCOCK & FROST. Agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

Ever notice how long some men stand
at the same street corner and talk?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18

If a man looks all right as an angel
with nothing on but a thin bath robe
why wouldn't he look all right in the
same sitting on his back porch at
home?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-18
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.l
The lineman who wins promotion is
a post graduate.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
Jubilee Concert Loring Club.

The Loring Clubs second concert of the
twenty-fifth season, its silver jubilee con-
cert. was given at Native Sons Hall last
night before the usual large audience at
tracted by the club affairs. An unusually
interesting programme was offered by the
club. 1t included the following:
Max Bruchs Roman Song of Triumph" g."
which was given with spirit and freedom;
Gade's "Gondola Song; king Olafs Christ
mas by Buck. repeated by request. and one one
of the Lorin Clubs best efforts: the PHI
grims Chorus of Wagner: The Rockaby
LADY" by Osgood; the carhy Rose and
Bird of Schindmeyer, and 'Oedipus at
Colonos" by Mendessohn.
The chorus was in unusually good form,
and its efforts were generously applauded
by the audience.
Mrs. J. Z. Birmingham, contralto. as
sisted the club and gave the following
numbers:
..Kennst Du das Land ''Es Liegt," "A
Folk Song of Kremser; THE Water Lily,
by Aldrich; Il Heure Exquise." Hahn, and
Strauss serenade.
Miss Ruth Loring accompanied with her
customary discretion, and the. accompani-
ments were further strengthened by a
quintet of strings. a flute and an organ.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
CHOIR OF ST. DOMINIC'S
WILL PRODUCE AN OPERA
Young Ladies Will Be Heard in "Bo-
hemian Girl" for Benefit of
Sundav.School

The annual entertainment for the bene-
fit of ST. Dominic's Sunday school and
Christmas-tree festival will be given to-
morrow evening at Franklin Hall by the
St. Dominic's Junior Choir and Choral
Union. The young ladies have been busy
for weeks preparing for grand produc-
ton of the lyric and romantic opera
Balfe's Bohemian Girl under the direc-
ton of Rev. Father Jones. The scenery
has been specially painted, and the char
acters will be correctly costumed.
The scenes will show the interior of the
Hall of Justice at Presburg, room in
the castle of the Count Arnheim, streets
in Presburg and grand fair in the pub
lie place. The cast Of characters fol-
lows:
Count Arnheim. Governor of Presburg. Miss
Margaret Olsen; Thaddeus a prescribed Pole,
Miss kathryn Barry; Florestein, nephew OF the
Count, Miss Kathleen Roche; Devilshoof.
chief of the gypsies, Miss Dolly Roche; captain
of the guard, Miss Frances Grove; officer Of
the guard, Miss Birdie McKeon; airline,
daughter of the Count, Miss Edna Walsh;
queen of the gypsies. Miss May Bird; Fay
Sprite. Miss Albertina Meyerhoffer.
Chorus gypsies, ladies of the court. peas
antry etc.-Nellie Grove. Charlotte McKeon.
Christine Classen, Lizzie Meagles May
Meagles Ella Olsen, Hattie O'Neill, Valentine
Hastings, Mary Eagan. Margarite O'Connor,
Oracle O'Connor, Genevieve White, Irene
White, Loretta Gavin. Charlotte Mcmahon.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
THEIR ROMANCE
ABRUPTLY ENDS
Pratts Separate After
Six Months of
Married Life.
--%--

ALAMEDA, Dec. 1.-Bert A. Pratt, of
1921 Railroad avenue, whose romantic
marriage to Miss Myrtle Upton at Elk
Grove on the 18th day of last June sur
prised his friends here, has given them
q second topic for gossip by publishing
a notice in which he says he will no
longer be responsible for debts contracted
by his bride of six months, as they have
separated.
After the wedding Pratt and his wife
made their home at 1905 Eagle avenue in
a cottage owned by him. Last night
Pratt called on Chief of Police John
Conrad and requested the officer to go
to the cottage and prevent Mrs. David
Upton Pratt's mother-in-law, from pack
ing up and hauling away some of the
house furnishings, which Pratt claims as
cottage but took no action and made no
arrests.
Pratt asserts that his mother-in- law
has destroyed his marital bliss and that
he will begin legal proceedings to oust
her and recover possession of his prem
ises. He further states that he will sue
for a divorce.
ing a stroll in Pacific Grove one moon
light night last June. She was accom-
panied by a mutual friend, and although
Pratt could not distinguish her features
in the gloaming. he was Smitten by her
conversational accomplishments He Sc
cured permission to correspond with hey.
and in record-breaking time the engage
ment of the, couple was announced. The
wedding took place q few DAYS later
Pratt has been engaged in the grocery
business with his father, J. NJ. Pratt, at
Grand street station. To-day father and
son dissolved partnership, the Young man
retiring from the business.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
bOUNTIES MAY
BE ABOLISHED
International Sugar Con-
ference Does Impor-
tant Work.
Attitude Of the United States
Puzzles the Dele
gates.

BRUSSELS, Dec. IA communication
to the press announces that the interna-
lloilal sugar conference, at its meeting to-
day, discussed the effects of high.customs
surtaXes on sugar. The indications are
mat lhe delegates, who represent all the
countries of Europe except Russia, favor
sfe total abolition of sugar bounties in
- countries represented. The delegates
hao pledged themselves to abstain from
making any communication to the press
but TINS much was given out in connection
with to-day's sitting.
ne main point of to-days debate was
me imposition of countervailing duties
ano discussion of the effect which the
imposition of such duties by the United
states might have in diverting the export
OF bounty-fed sugar to fresh markets. and
mus generally upsetting the general sys-
TEN OF bounty-paying duties.
Inc con1erence is doubtful of the eff
cheney or any action which it may take.
IN view or the fact that the United States
ana Russia are not bound by the dictum
oi the conference. The result may be TO
can another conference, to include the
countries which are not at present repre-
Sented.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
CLAIMS HIS ARREST
is CAUSED BY SPITE
NJ F. Alexander Charged With Lar
ceny by Man to Whom He
Sn1d Rancl,

M. F. Alexander, one of the pioneer cit
izens of this city. was arrested last night
at his home, $50 Pixley avenue, on a
charge of grand larceny. He was taken
into custody on a warrant issued in Con-
ira Costa County.
Alexander, who has always borne a
good reputation, is believed to be the vic
tim of petty spite, and the circumstances
surrounding the case seem to bear out
Mis- belief
Y Some months ago Alexander sold a
ranch near Mount Diablo to man named
Abel, the latter paying $1,000 on the prop
erty and giving Alexander a mortgage on
the ranch for $1,000. The purchaser and
his wife moved to the place during the
month of September and lived there with
Alexander and his wife until recently,
when Alexander moved to this city.
In packing up two old jumpers. few
towels and several other minor personal
effects became mixed with Alexander's S
belongings, and for taking these away
Abel swore TO a complaint charging Alex
ander with grand larceny.
Several of the attaches of the prison.
including Turnkey Coogan and Prison
keeper Dick Bidwell, know Alexander's s
reputation for honesty, and they inter-
ested themselves in his behalf. Warrant
Clerk I. ]. Fitzpatrick took the response
bility of releasing Alexander on 500 cash
bail. Alexander claims that Abel is try
ing TO get him into trouble so he can get
out Of paying the mortgage on the ranch.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
MANY PEOPLE IN DANGER
FROM LIVE ELECTRIC WIRE
Trolley Line Parts on Eddy Street,
Near Powell, Causing Several
Slight Accidents.

An accident that fortunately was not
attended with loss of life occurred on
Eddy street, near Powell, yesterday aft
ernoon, when a trolley line burned
through and 200 feet of live wire fell into
the center of the street AS the line fell
one of the City Transfer wagons driven
by W. Somerset was crossing the car
track The wire struck between Somer-
sett and his team, cutting the lines from
his hands and burning into the wagon
tongue. The driver was thrown back
ward by the force of the shock and the
horses dashed up Eddy street, overturn-
ing and smashing three other vehicles
that were in their way. William Good
win who was driving one of the buggies
which the runaway team overturned, was
thrown to the pavement but escaped with
a severe sprain of the hand and arm
Meanwhile the trouble continued where
the line had broken. The wire hung just
above the heads of a stream of people
that was turning from Market street into
Powell. The women nearest the accident,
seeing the writhing wire and the streaks
OF fame where it touched the car tracks,
turned away screaming and struggled to
get back on Market street The people
behind them. seeing and hearing the tur-
1noil and noise, rushed forward and forced
The frightened ones back toward the wire,
thus creating almost a panic. 1t was
some time before the wire lost its appar-
eut force
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
WILL CONFER
WITH BR|GANDs
Officials Start to Meet
the Captors Of
Miss Stone.
All Available Ransom Money
to Be Offered to
Outlaws.

PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE Temps to-day pub
lished a dispatch from Constantinople
which says: 1.-THE first dragoman of the
United States legation and the secretary
of the Missionary Society will leave here
tonight with full powers to negotiate
with the brigands for the release of Miss
Ellen M. Stone, on the payment of 914,OOO
ransom. The meeting will occur in Turk
ish territory"
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. NV. w.
Peet, treasurer of the Turkish mission in
Constantinople, accompanied by Garg1u-
olo, dragoman of the United States lega-
ton here, started tonight to meet the
brigands who hold Miss Stone captive. In
accordance with instructions received
from Washington they will attempt to Sc
cure the release of the prisoner in eX-
change for the ransom money now avail
able.
1t is reported that Nine. Tsilka's baby
is still alive and well.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
BRIEF CITY NEWS.

CUSTOMS INSPECTOR ACCUSED Gus
toms Inspector TT. c. Curtis has been missing
from his post for several days and his lapse
from duty has been laid before Collector STRAIT
ton.
MORSE REPORTS DAMAGES United
states Commissioner George T. Morse filed yes
terday i'm the United States District Court his
report as referee in the of Prentout I.e-
blond vs. George w. McNear and reports the
damages to be awarded to the plaintiff TO be
$G95i 80.
PETITIONERS IN INSOLVENCY.-Pctiti
in insolvency were filed in the United States
District Court yesterday as follows: Eben +.
I,arrabee farmer Yuba County, liabilities
5000 no assets Mrs. Minnie Z. Flick, lodging
house keeper San Francisco, liabilities S61S, no
assets: DIR. Seeley r. Long San Francisco. liza
bilities $50, ,907 81, no assets: and s. Il. Long.
housewife. San Francisco. liabilities $780, no
assets.
GLANDERED HORSE SHOT.-Chef Sani-
tarv Inspector Hassler yesterday ordered Officer
Cottle to shoot a horse afflicted with glanders.
DR. Hassler. in his report to the Board Of
Health states that man named Doyle of 321
Sixth street. had attempted to chip the horse to
Petaluma, but shipment was refused. Doyle
then tried to make Sam Haber, the owner, take
the horse back and Haber in turn endeavored
TO force NJ Stein of the A 3 c Stables TO take
the animal, claiming that Stein had knowledge
that 1T was diseased when he sold 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18

very like somebody I know. only her hair was
red
The story told by Mrs Hansen, wife of
the defendant, was also interesting. She
said:
1 saw Mr.. Delhi cutting milkweed for his
sons rabbits. Mr.. Alvin came up and said:
Get off that grass
Mr.. Delhi said "Show your written right
to order and I'll CO." Then Mrs. Meyers
like I hit her aunt last Friday. Mr.. Meyers
walked up, put his fist in my face and said
he would hit me if hit his wife. Then he hit
at me. I ducked, but felt the wind OF the
blow. I got switch and hit him. Then
Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Alvin tore laths from
grandmas chicken coop and chased me into
grandmas back yard, where Mr.. Meyers Joined
them. Grandma said:
Mr.. Meyers!'
Mr.. Meyers then hit grandma on the glasses.
told him he was to hit an old lady,
and he said. 1T is good for her.
The case was submitted without argu-
ment and in about five minutes the jury
brought in verdict of not guilty.
Harsen was defended by Attorney Clin-
ton Dodge. Attorney Samuels, for the
people, was assisted by Attorney Fred E.
Whitney.
The witnesses were: A. Nicholson, Mrs.
Nicholson, Mrs. George Deribfus, D. AL
win, Annie Alvin H. Meyers, Annie Mey-
ers, Mrs. Casey, Peter Delhi, John Ham
ilton, Della Delhi. William Allison, Will
liam Olsen, Grace Hansen, Mrs. S. p.
Kelly and Susan Gray.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-18
Thomas Kelly.

KANSAS CITY. NO., Dec. T.-Thomas
Kelly. we'll known from the Mississippi
River to the Pacific Ocean in stage route
days. is dead at Liberty, Mo-, aged 81
years In 1897, with General Thomas L.
Price he established stage lines covering
long routes in Missouri and Arkansas
In 1S43 the firm of Price e Kelly secured
a contract from the Government for a
ence, Mo-, and Salt Lake City, and a line
of stages was put on. This firm also
owned and operated the great Santa Fe
stage line between Independence and
Santa Fe, N M. The civil war ruined the
stage business and Kelly went to Cali
fornia and engaged in staging until the
railroads came, when he returned to Mis-
souri,. Several of his children live in Cali
fornia.