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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
TWO BLOCKS BURNED.
Body of a Dead Man Cremated
While Awaiting Burial.

Chicago. Oct. 31-Seventy-five fam
lilies lost their homes and $250.00O worth
of property was destroyed by fire last
night that started in Peterson & Co.'S
picture frame factory at Union street
and Austin avenue.
Famed by strong wind, the flames
got beyond control and spraed to the
small packing establishment of Reben-
berg & Stopp and a long row of resi-
dences adjoining. Two blocks of dwell
ingS skirting- Milwaukee avenue were
wiped out before the fire was subdued.
The Peterson factory, which with con-
tents, was valued at s175.000, was des-
troyed. Most of the remainder of the
loss was on residences.
1t is believed that all persons living
in the burning buildings escaped. Sew
eral persons We're rescued in an uncon-
Scious condition
One of the incidents of the fire was
the cremation of the body Of Frank ].
Ruck at his home, 1887 Milwaukee ave-
nue.. He died in the afternoon of blood
poisoning. So quickly did the flames
invade the building that there was no
chance to remove the body and it was
incinerated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
SAW HIM DRIVE PONY.
Testimo ony Against Callahan IN Trial
For Perjury.

Cudahy's private counsel, was the first
witness today in the trial of James
Callahan for perjuring himself by tes-
timony given in the kidnapping trial
Mr.. Sears testified that he Withdrew
from an Omaha bank the sum OF $25.
900 in gold which he placed in the hands
of Mr.. Cudahy with which TO pay the
ransom demanded by the kdnapers for
the return of his son.
Samuel Burris who sold the fanous
bay pony to the alleged kidnapers,
was put on the stand to identify Calla-
han as one of the parties to the deal
Mrs. Wittum, who lived in the vicinity
of tho alleged hiding place of Callahan
and his companion, testified to seeing
them and positively identified Callahan
as one of the men whom she saw
driving the ponxs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
SANTA FE EARNINGS.
September Reports Show Re-
markable Increase.

New York, Oct. 31.-Reports of rail-
road earnings from all over the coun-
try continue to show remarkable in
creases over earnings in the corre-
spending periods last year. The Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe's figures for
September show gain of 1882, 500 in net
earnings for the month, making the
total net increase for the first three
months of the present fiscal year of
s., ,646, ,412, or about SO per cent. The
Northern Pacific reports for September
show an increase of $470, O6S in net earn
ings, raising it's total net increase for
the first quarter of the year to 81 1885,
149, or 27 per cent. The Erie shows a
net increase of 1892 227 for September
and 1926, $50 for three months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
SHELDON IN DEs MONIES.
Topeka Preacher-Author as Usual
Declines to Be Interviewed.

The following is from the Des
Moines News.
Rev.. Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka,
Kan, author, preacher and reformer,
arrived this morning and will lecture
at the Central Church of Christ this
evening. His subject will be, How to
Make the World Better and is no de-
parture from the central idea of Christ
in practical things, carried out in his
works, The Cricufixion of Philip
Strong" In His Steps" and other
books which have attracted worldwide
attention.
The lecturer was seen at the Road
side Settlement house, which he is
making temporary headquarters while
in the city. The man who occupied SO
prominent a place in the Christian
world: in dress, demeanor and general
bearing, is not unlike the character he
depicts in the "Crucifixion of Philip
Strong
When told the nature of the report
er's visit, the preacher smiled and
shook his head.
..Ah, you want an interview? I an
very, very sorry | can do nothing for
you along that line I made rule !
long time ago never to submit to an
interview and have kept faith so far
Were I to break my word now you can
see in what position l should be placed.
You have, perhaps, seen alleged inter-
views with me in the yellow papers,
but / assure You they were fakes L
am positive you would not ask me to
break a promise [ have given to the
newspaper boys throughout the coun-
try, would you?'
Mr. Sheldon was urged to outline his
idea relative to the conduct of muni
cipa1 affairs and the conduct of news
paper, and his experience as an editor.
but declined firmly.
II am very sorry, but I must decline
to answer any of those questions if they
are for the public print.
Mr.. Sheldon is of medium height,
rather heavy and straight as an arrow.
A high forehead, which suggests broad
intellect and a face, smooth shavel1.
with the exception of a mustache, he
would easily be taken as a dealer in
general merchandise, or an authority Oh
dress goods. After extracting a prom
Use from the reporter that nothing he
said along the line of his work would
be used for publication, Mr.. Sheldon
talked freely of his life and the great
mission he has started out to accom-
plish-
1t is understood that while Rev. Mr.
Sheldon is in the city the ministers
will obtain his views on How to Con-
duct City Administration as Christ
Would Conduct IT. with a view of Sc
curing a partial application in the pres
ent government In view of the recent
ontroversy and the star episode one of
the ministers said this morning ef-
fort would be made to get the speaker
interested to such an extent that
large part of the lecture tonight will be
along those lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
LULING WAS STUMPED.
How He Once Sold His Home il
Wichita.

Charles Luling. one of the board of
Kansas commissioners to the st. Louis
fair, which is holding a meeting here
today tells a story on himself, as show
ing how Wichita is booming Luling had
a fine home in the main residence por-
ton of the city, four blocks from Main
street. The other day a real estate man
happened in to Luling's office
What will you take for your pro-
perty?' asked the visitor.
six thousand dollars" said Luling at
random and some figures above the as
sessment with no idea of selling.
A few days later the man walked in,
planked down $4,000 and said:
I'll take it..
Luling was stunned. But he made
the transfer and kept his word
Mr.. Luling states that 600 houses are
in process of erection or contracted for
in the city.
w. c. Edwards, former secretary of
state, has just bought a $4,000 residence
there,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
OFFERS TO BET $4,000
Minnesota Fans Certain Their
Team Will Defeat Wisconsin.

Madison. WIS. Oct. 31-A1ready foot
ball talk is centering the Minnesota
Wisconsin game November 16- Last
Saturday Mr.. L. M. Hobbins went up
to Minneapolis and saw the Iowa Mime
sofa game. He reports that wagers up
to the amount of $4,000 were offered that
Minnesota would win over Wisconsin.
This morning Grant Thomas received
a message from a prominent Mime
apolis board of trade man that he had
$500 to bet on Minnesota if any one
would take the Wisconsin end.
In Milwaukee last Saturday night
there was much talk of making up a
considerable pool among the recent
graduates if Wisconsin wins from Ne
braska next Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31


Chairman of Board of the Rock Island
the car. A reporter for the State Jour-
nal found him reading. Mr.. Vanderbilt
is a genial man. very unassuming.
Where is Vanderbilt" was on the lips
of everyone about the station. But Van
derbilt was nowhere to be found about
the platform or station and those who
had never seen him before would have
been surprised to learn that the modest
and tall young man of slender build
who was sitting in Chairman Cables
private car persuing book unconcern-
edly,while the others of the party stroll
ed about the station, was he.
OF course Mr. Vanderbilt was very
pleasant He always is, but he had
nothing to say. '-AlI the talk of my
self being concerned in deal to buy
the Rock Island is nonsense he de-
clared-
Although he is immensely wealthy,
Mr.. Vanderbilt has worked with his
hands in railroad shops and is the in
ventor of a locomotive which bears his
name. His fortune amounts to about
SIC, 900, 900.
Mr.. Vanderbilt graduated from Shef-
field Scientific school at Yale and in
vented an improved firebox that is said
to effect a great saving of fuel on loco
motives and also the Vanderbilt boiler,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
BUT ONE REGIMENT LEFT.
All Other British Soldiers to Go to
South Africa

Aldershot, England, Oct. 31.-It IS
understood that a result of the con-
clusion arrived at by the cabinet Mon
day every available effective infantry
man here will be sent to the front in
South Africa between now and Christ
mas The departure of the cavalry
brigade from Aldershot (orders to which
effect We're received there last night,
the troopers being instructed to start
for South Africa about the middle of
November) will leave only single regf-
rnent of regular cavalry, the Twenty
first Lancers, in the United Kingdom.
Prince Arthur of Connaught, who is
second lieutenant in the Seventh
(Oueen's OWN Hussars, goes with his
regiment to South Africa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
SHERIFFS ARE HERE.
Discussing Today How They May
Keep Jobs.

The annual meeting of the sheriffs'
association of the state began here this
afternoon.
The sheriffs are interested, like the
treasurers, in holding their position
curing the extra year caused by the
biennial election law. 1t is likely that
the sheriffs and the treasurers may
fuse on the subject of holding onto
their positions and they may adopt the
same plans and employ the same law
yer to look after their case The treas
urers have engaged ]. D. Mcfarland to
look after their interests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
COLE HAD A GOOD MONTH.
Turned $163.5O Into the State
2 Treasury.

State Auditor George E. Cole turned
in $163.50 to the state treasury, today,
the fees of his office for October The
auditors office receives few fees Oc-
tober was heavy month on bond reg
istering, the fees turned in represent
ing over 800 bonds registered.
Most of the bonds registered now are
refunding bonds issued to take advant-
age of lower rates of interest Among
those registered today were $4,000 of
general Improvement bonds hoated by
the city of Topeka to pay paving con-
tracts These bear per cent interest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
BIG RAIN FELL.
Amount in Topeka Was Nearly Three
Fourth Inch.

The rain last night and early this
morning amounted to "a hundredths of
an inch. 1t might also be said in this
connection that Cider Smith flew in
the face of the government forecaster.
The government forecast sent out to-
day is: Generally fair tonight and
Friday. Colder tonight The minimum
temperature today was 54. The wind
hour. The hourly temperatures, accord
ing to the government thermometer,
were as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Missing Son Found.

Faribault, Mimi, Oct. 31-Dr. Rose
has received a telegram from his miss
ing son announcing his illness at a point
in South Carolina Young Rose is a
grandson of the late Bishop Whipple,
and disappeared about month or so
ago from Amherst, Mass, where he had
gone to attend school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
HELEN GOULD ACCEPTS
Vice Presidency Memorial Association
and Place on Worlds Fair Board.

New York, Oct. 31.-Miss Helen M
Gould tonight announced that she had
accepted the position of vice president
of the Mckinley Memorial association.
Miss Gould also said that she had ac-
cepted the invitation to be a member
of the board of women managers of the
Louisiana Purchase exposition of
1903
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Will Handle Mail Free.

San Francisco, Oct. 31.-The Kosmos
steamship line of Hamburg has con-
tracted with the Mexican government
to establish regular connection between
it's Pacific coast service and that COW
ering Mediterranean ports. Under the
contract with the Mexican government
the company will handle mail free and
tenders of government freight on each
of its vessels. In considera ton of this
service the company will be exempted
from 65 per cent of the tonnage duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Jamaica Wants Beers.

Kingston, Jamaica, Oct 31.-The Brit
ish steamer Darien from Liverpool for
South American ports, arrived here to-
day from Colon, Colombia She brought
reports that business was at a standstill
at Colon. Merchants here are arrang-
ing a meeting to take place this week,
for the purpose of requesting the i'm
perial government to take steps to
have a large number of Beers per-
manently settled upon the island of
Jamaica
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31

San Francisco, Oct. 31.-The Chronicle
says that plans are now completed for
the establishment of a large plant by
the Standard Oil company at Port Rich
mond in the immediate future. The
plant will consist of a refinery to which
oil will be piped from the Kern river
district. A line of steamers to supply
the Oriental trade as well as the Phil
ippines and the Hawaiian islands will
also be abIished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Morocco Paws Spain.

Tangier, Oct. .31.-The Moorish govern
ment has paid Spain $4,000 for the
parents and $1,000 indemnity, as a re-
suit of the capture by Kabyle tribesmen
of Spanish boy and girl last May, at
Arzilla, on the Atlantic coast of Mo-
rocco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
SAFE A TOTAL WRECK.
Robbers Carried Away $500 Cash and
Valuable Papers.

Des Moines Ia, Oct 31-Robbers
during a heavy rain storm last night.
blew open the safe of the Bank Of
Orispe, in the town of Orispe, in Union
county. They obtained $500 in cash and
large amount of negotiable paper.
The safe is a total wreck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Roosevelt plans For Next Year.

Washington, Oct. 31--To Representa-
tive Jones of Washington, who called
upon President Roosevelt today to pay
his respects, the president expressed his
great interest in the northwest and
said he expected to make tour of that
part of the United States next sum
Taer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Six Robbers Loot a Bank.

Sioux Falls. S. D., Oct 31.-The bank
safe at Matlock. Ia, was blown open
and its contents carried away by six
robbers early today. The amount they
secured is not known, but is supposed
to be a considerable sum. The sheriff
and a posse of deputies are now in pur-
suit of the robbers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Snow in Arizona

Flagstaff. Ariz-,, Oct. 31-Heavy SHOWS
are falling in various parts of northern
Arizona Ten inches have fallen at
Williams and in the extreme north ii
is even deeper. 1t is of immense value
in providing water on dry sheep and
cattle ranges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Get 31-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Friday;
cooler tonight: northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31

London, Oct 31.-The Bank of Eng
land today increased it's rate of dis
count from 3 to per cent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Married Again.

London, Oct 31.-Ear1 Russell and
Mrs. SomervilIe were married at the
registery office in London this morning
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
THERE is LIGHT.
Twenty Arc Lights illuminate
The City.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 1901, is an
other historical day in Marion. On
that day twenty arc lights flashed
their rays up and down the streets
q. Marion, driving away the muir
Ky darkness that has so long en-
veloped our thoroughfares and an
nouncieg to the world that Mari
on is rapidly becoming a city.
The lights are in every particu'
lar up to the expectations of the
people. No towns and very few
cities can boast of a better system
of street lights than Tours. The
lights are turned on at six o'clock
i'll the evening and burn all night.
The work of wiring the business
houses and residences is being
pushed rapidly along.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
May Recover.

Allie Sisco, who was shot and
seriously wounIled by Grover
Brown, is still alive and hopes for
his recovery are now entertained.
For several days after the shooting
it was thought death was ineyita-
eble, but SO far the young man has
been the victor in his fight against
the enemy, and now his chances
for recovery are much greater,
though he is not yet out of dam
ger. A few days ago, county at
torney Kevil visited the Sisco
home and took what was then sup
posed to be the dying statement of
the wounded man relative to the
difficulty. That statement is not
made public, but it is reported
that in it Brown is made the ag-
gressor in the trouble the night of
the shooting. No date has yet
been set for Browns examining
trial.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
PROPOSED RAILROAD
From St. Louis to Nashville
Seems to be a Certainty.

The readers of the PRESS are
aware that the Illinois Central
railroad has had a party of survey
org at work for nearly year on
the farm of Mr.. r. N. Walker, on
the Ohio river, and at ..Cave-in-
Rock, ILL.,, surveying and sounding
the river, apparently searching for
suitable place to bridge the Ohio
river. The route of a railroad has
been surveyed through Illinois,
from st. Louis to the Ohio river at
Cave-in. Rock. The river has been
tested for solid foundation every
200 feet, from the Kentucky side
to the Illinois shore. All this work
has been done quietly, the parties
in charge of the work refusing to
give any information whatever.
William Sloan, prominent Hi
nois Central railroad official, came
to Cave.in-Ro ck to view the work
of the surveying party, a few days
ago, and stated that the railroad
was certainty. He talked the
situation over with the business
men of that little city. The sur
veyed route, as is known, on this
side of the Ohio river comes by
the way of Crittenden Springs to
Marion. The Hardin County New
Era says in speaking of the rail
road: THE road, when completed,
will be through trunk line from
st. Louis, Chicago and the north,
70 Nashville and the South The
line will probably be completed
and in operation within two years"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17

The last witness introduced by
the prosecution N the Schley
court of inquiry was Capt. Cook,
of the Brooklyn. When asked
about Commodore Schley's bear
ing while under fire at Santiago,
the witness said: Il always regar-
ded him as an enthusiastically
brave and patriotic officer" The
Investigation has gone far enough
TO show that the fathers who have
named their sons "Schley" will
never have reason TO be ashamed
of the name.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
Farm for Sale.

10 acres; IL in river bottom; 55
recovered bottom; all level; 7
acres in orchard; house I rooms;
fine stock barn; warehouse on riv-
or bank; good water; sell cheap
for cash, or ! cash; on Cumber-
land river, ! mile below Pinckney.
vile. @. X. Kinnin, Agt
For j. W. Twsddls,
Marion. Ky,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
NOTICE!
Do You Want to Buy q
Good Farm e?

If so, call Oh j. H. Morse. Ma
rion, KY, he still owns more than
400 acres of the Garland Carter
farm, ) miles Southeast of Marion
and d miles from Reptnn.
FARM NO. l.
Contains 1854 acres, about 81 acres
fresh cleared, about Is acres in timber,
the remaining IS acres were cultivated
this year as follows: 65 acres in peas and
20 acres in corn. There is not one acre
Of land on this tract that can not be
cultivated. This farm lies well and is
very productive, there Is no better farm
to be had OF its size. New box house
and stables Just completed. Lies on
county road, ! mile from Oakland
school house. Price on this farm go
per acre. Terms easy.
NO. 2.~Contains 1i9 acres, about AS
IN cultivation, lies well, joins Oakland
school house, has tenant house, box
stables. This farm is worth more mon
ey but will sell it for IL 500.
NO. 3.--12 acres of land on the FOrds
Ferry road, just outside Of the city lin
its OF Marion; can easily he made into
IL good building lots. There is no way
to lose money on this deal at $3.50 except
to refuse to buy it.
NO. "A big tobacco stemmery in
Shady Grove, Ky, s miles from Provi.
dence, IA miles from Marion. Good
tobacco country and pleasant people to
deal with. This factory is in good
sh a no for bu SinaSS md fina prnh nf
tobacco in that section this season.
This factory could not be built and
furnished for $500: will sell it for
$500. We would not sell this property
il we were able to look personally after
it, but our other business takes all our
time
See me at Morse. Pickens d
Pierce's store, Marion, Ky.
j. II. MORSE.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17

The prison officials have wisely
declined to let the world have any
news of the assassin Czolgosz,
while he is in their hands, and, as
the party who takes charge of him
later rarely tells of the disposition
of those he handles, the world is
practically done with the villain
of modern history.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
MISS NINA WHEELER.
CoIored Teachers Institute En-.
dorses Her Administration.

Whereas, Miss Nina Wheeler's
second term of office will soon
close; and whereas, we regard this
as the last institute held by her,
in view of the fact that she is not
a candidate for reelection, Be it
resolved by the colored teachers of
Crittenden county,
l. That in the administration
Of her official affairs, she has ever
been efficient, conscientious and
impartial.
2. That she has proven herself
to be equally interested in the wei
fare of the colored and white
schools, and that she has ever had
the moral courage to act in accor-
dance with her convictions, re-
gardless of consequences.
B. That she has won the abid-
ing friendship land esteem of the
colored teachers of the county,
and We join her many white friends
in wishing her happy aud pros
porous life throughout her entire
future.
4. That copies of these resolu-
tions be published in the Critten-
den PRESS.
Maggie Sutliff,
M. w. Thurman,
Adella Jones,
Committee.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17

We, the jury, find that the de-
ceased came to his death from
heart failure, caused by not taking
Rocky Mountain Tea. made by the
Madison, Medison Co. Soc Ask
your druggist.
L have a cottage house with four
rooms and hall, in desirable sec
ton of the town for sale. Large
lot and good improvements.
j. w. Blue, Jr.
Helps young ladies to withstand
the shock of sudden proposals,
that's what Rocky Mountain Tea
has done. 35c. Made by Madi.
son Medicine %,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17

The termination of President
Rposevelt's name somehow re.
minds one of the British Boer war
and sets us to wondering as to
what his foreign policy in this
particular will be. Does he ever
think Of the veldts upon which the
bones Of the Boer are whitening?
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
Stray Notice.

Taken up as stray by Joel M.
Tabor, one black SOW, with white
streak in her face and unmarked;
on his farnl lying ON Deer Greek
and about one half mile from Rose
Dale school house, in Crittenden
county and State of KY, on the
18th day of Sept, 1901; about II
or 2 years old; appraised at 50.
7. j. Hamilton, J. p. @. o.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-10-17
Whats Your Face WORTH

Sometimes fortune, but never il you
have sallow complexion, .iaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin, all signs Of Liver trouble. But Or
Kings New Life Pills give clear skin,
rosy cheeks, rich complexion. Only 25c
II H, X. Woods 4 Co.'S.