The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

TUESDAY EV ENIN
erty. the rival candidates. are putting
up such a bitter contest that the repre-
sentative from the Big Seventh appar-
emily feels himself at sea
There are now twenty-one vacancies
in the office of veterinarian, United
States army, and four more will occur
in the near future. Veterinarians are
required for service in the cavalry and
field artillery. They are allowed the
pay and allowances of q second Heuten-
ant of cavalry-$1. 500 per annum, with
10 per cent increase for each period of
five years service up to twenty years,
and quarters. They are not commission
ed officers. but wear the uniform of a
second lieutenant without the shoulder
straps.
Mrs. Elizabeth f. Shearer has insti-
tuted suit in the courts of the District
of Columbia for divorce against Joseph
T. Shearer on grounds of alleged cruel
ty Of treatment and desertion. She de-
clares he is now somewhere in the city
of Chicago. They are stated to have
been married in Douglas Kansas. in
March 1892. Mrs Shearer says her hus-
band at one time threatened to kill her
father as Well as herself.
Inquiry at the department of justice
regarding the appointment of H. =.
Tracy to the Office of United States dis
trict attorney brought forth no new de-
NelOpmentS in the situation as hereto
fore announced. The officials still con-
tend that Tracy viii not be appointed
until he satisfies the president that the
charges are not true that are filed
against him.
Mr.. George D. Rodgers of Topeka has
been appointed a cOpyist in the depart
ment Of the interior. His salary is 5000
Mrs. Frank Hobart. of Topeka. is be-
ing entertained by friends at the ma
tional caDital.
Mr.. R. P. Evans. of summerfield, has
recently been admitted to practice be-
fore the department of the interior
Mr.. Roy c. Livers, of Manhattan. has
been appointed meat tagger in the
bureau of animal industry, while Mr.
Robert B. Leeper, of independence, has
been made a meat Inspector They Will
very likely be located at Kansas City
Mr. and Mrs. Louis UNDERESTIMATE
and Frederick UNDERESTIMATE of Leav-
enworth passed through Washington
last week, on their way to the Pan
American exposition.
Miss Marian s. Snow, Of Eastonville.
has been appointed a teacher at the
Carson Indian school in Nevada.
y
her former home at Olathe. is now as
sistant librarian OF the Worcester IL
brary. She is at present in Washing
ton visiting her brother. Rev. John Dy-
sart, at Saint Adams parsonage
The Phoenix National bank of New
York has been designated as reserve
agent for the First National bank of
Topeka, and the First National bank Of
New York for the First National bank
Of 11or hn Lot s,r7l- f1fN NIcfxr
York viii also be the agent for the Cit
liens National bank of Great Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur May of Topeka
We're at the national capital this week
They will visit the exposition, New York
and Philadelphia
Mr. James F. Gogg and Mr.. Frank L.
Jones have been appointed as substi
tute letter carriers for the Topeka post
Office.
Sargent H. p Andrews. of the capitol
police force, left this week for two
months tour in the north and west He
viii visit the Pan-American exposition.
Niagara Falls, Wisconsin, and then
spend several weeks with relatives at
Logan, Kan.
Miss Edith Meredith Of Hutchinson.
received an appointment as a clerk in
the warrant division of the war depart
ment this week
Mrs. James H. Heslet has returned to
Washington, after two months visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs G. L.
Manson of Topeka Mrs. Heslet's hus-
band is an employe in the government
printing Office.
Mr.. ". F. Evans. of the Rock Island
law department, is in Washington
few days.
Miss Edith Schott of this city. depart
ed yesterday for Leavenworth, where
she viii visit her sister. Mrs. Henry
Oelsehlager.
The postmaster in Kansas City. KAN
viii be allowed three additional letter
on October ].
Mr.. Herbert E. Noteman. of Olathe. a
clerk in the war department, is visiting
relatives in New York state.
Mr.. Dale Hefrank. Mr.. Frank Madum
and Miss Edna NJ. Yoe have been desig-
mated as members Of the civil service
board for the postoffice at Independ-
ence. l.. VIM. THAVIS-
TE ANNMgO PrrnGF