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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
LOSS OF 100000
Was Sustained in the Fire at st,
Louis.


St. Louis, Mo-, June 2o.-Fire which
originated in the establishment Of the
]. B. Sickles SaddIery company, at the
southwest corner of Twenty first street
and Washington avenue. early this
morning. consumed property and stock
valued at almost 100000. The loss is
partially covered by insurance. The
losing firms are the J. B. Sickles Sad
dlery company, the F. Reynolds Car
riage company, the Lambert Phar-
naca1 company and several other con-
Germs of minor Importance.
The fire was discovered a few mo-
ments after 2 o'clock, when an explo-
sion which could be heard for some
distance occurred in the front portion
of the building occupied by the Siczles
company A second later the big plate
glass windows in the front of the store
crashed out into the street, followed by
a rush of fan eS, and in an instant the
building was afire from top to bottom.
general alarm was turned in. but
the interior OF the immense building
was soon burned out. The loss to the
Sicl1les company will reach probab bly,
$50. 600 on their stock. consisting of
harnes, saddles and whips. The build
ing of the SickleS company was a four
story brick structure owned by Shee-
han Bros, contractors. 1t was erected
600. Except the front and one side wall,
nothing is left of it.
In the rear of the Siclzles building is
that occupied by the Lambert Pharma-
cal company. 1t was several times
threatened with destruction. but was
saved with a loss OF So, 900, which is
fully covered by insurance. The Rey-
nOldS Carriage cOmpany'S building, q.
tWo-story structure across the alley
from the Sickles building, was destroy
ed with it's contents. making a loss eS-
timated at $4,000, partially insured.
During the fire several firemen were
injured, but not seriously
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
FILLED With ROOTS.
Peculiar Accident to the Potwin
Sewer.

Street Commissioner Snyder has a gang
of men at work digging Ut. 100 feet Of
sewer in Auburndale which has become
useless through rather an unusual cause.
This particular strip of sewer runs
through a thickly wooded bit of ground
near the river. The roots of the trees
have grown in through the joints in the
tile pipes and filled the entire space in
side with hbrcus roots The pipes are
damned so full of roots that all efforts to
force water through has Deen unavailing-
The only way to alter the situation was
to take up the pipes. poke the roots out
and relay the sewer. When the sewer is
relaid the joints will be .plastered up with
cement and it is thought that the roots
will in the future have to stay outside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
FIRST EVER HELD.
Special Session of Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias.

Chicago, June 2o-The Tribune says:
Members of the supreme lodge of the
Knights of Pythias from all parts of
the United States and Canada will
gather in Chicago on July to attend a
special session. the first assemblage Of
the kinds called since the organization
OF the order. The session will be held
behind closed doors at the Lexington
hotel and will probably continue for
a week or more. The object is to ad-
Just the investment of the endown ent
funds and provide for the growing
needs of the insurance branch of the
orranfzatfOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
There's a Difference

buying groceries and retail prices and buying them
paying wholesale prices there's difference OF at least fifteen
this retail quantities
wholesale thereby saving each dollar purchase not less
cents five dollar purchase
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Freshmen Elect officers.

Washington, June 20.-The printing
pressmen today decided to hold their
next convention in Baltimore, begin
ming the third Monday in June. 1902
officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Martin P. Higgins. Boston: vice
presidents, Edward A Baulsier, Wash
ington, William H. Burlzlin. st. Louis;
secretary treasurer, William J. Webb.
RJaT7y YORK
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
HANG OUT SIGNALS.
Bad Places in Streets to Be Looked
After.

city Engineer McCabe has his ham,
mer out for the pavement contractors
He says that they are careless about
leaving their excavations at night, and
that somebody is liable to get hurt by
driving into the unguarded holes.
Last night, Mr. McCabe made the
rounds Of the various excavations
where pavement is being laid.and found
only two or three lanterns in the whole
city. Today he went to a hardware
store and purchased a dozen lanterns
He says he will make the rounds of the
dangerous streets tonight. and hang
lanterns wherever necessary. He also
states that he will make the contractors
pay for the lanterns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Drummer Eleet omeera

Atlantic City. N. J.. June 20.-The In
ternational Federation of Commercial
Travellers elected the following officers
today: President Edward Trevett,
Utica; vice president, R A Cavenaugh,
Chicago; secretary and treasurer, Ar
thur l. Sheetz, Omaha Executive
COMMITTEES: T. A. Haley, Des Moiness
L r. Labeune. St Louis; c. c. Daniels,
Columbus Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Col Roosevelt is not saying anything
about a presidential nomination for
himself or for anybody else, but when
the convention meets it Is not impro-
bable that he viii be able to show as
large a pile of seasoned wood as some
other people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
CHINESE DROP IN.
Occupy Places No Longer Desired by
the Allies

Tien Tsin, June 20.-Chinese troops, with
the permission of the allied forces, are
occupying several small places in the
neighborhood OF Yangtsun. recently va
Gated by the foreign troops.
Gen Lorne Campbell says the delin-
Quents in the recent Difficult ties between
soldiers of the allies will be severely pun
ished. Similar troubles are not likely to
occur again
Gen. Voyron, the French commander
has heartily co-operated with the British
commander, and is determined, so far as
the French is concerned, that order shall
be maintained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Violated Game Law.

James O'Connor is under arrest in
Rocks county for viola ton of the fed
eral game law. His is the second arrest
this week for shipping game out Of the
state The arrest was made at Zurich.
Rock county United States Marshal
Sterne is hunting down game law vio-
lators as notice that this practice must
be discontinued and Kansas game pre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
FOURTH OF JULY.
Civil Government Win Be Es-
tabIished in Philippines.

Washington, June 2o.-Civn govern
ment will be established in the Philip
pine Islands on July 4. Judge William
H. Taft will be designated as civil gov
eronr. He will remain at the head of
the Philippine commission, which is to
civil governor will be issued by the
president through the secretary of war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Man HINT Il Fruitlesa

San Antonio, Texas June 20.-The
hunt for Gregorio Cortez, wanted for
the murder Of two sheriffs of Texas
counties. continues but no trace Of the
fugitive has been found Cortez. it is
believed hides in the day time and
travels by night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
co. Directors Meet.

Boston, June 20.-The directors of the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy railroad
held their regular monthly meeting
here today, but aside from considering
questions of private concern, nothing
was DONE according to reports made
at the close OF the session It is
learned that the Great Northern
Northern Pacific mortgage, covering
the Chicago, Burlington e Quincy
stock. probably will be formally ex-
ecuted within a few DAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Kiel, June ga monument to Fred
erick William l. THE great elector, .
was unveiled today in the naval acad-
envy park here. with much ceremony.
and in the presence of the emperor and
empress. His majesty made a speech,
an example to the present generation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of me State Journal
aaDay during the summer nfay haze
fhe paper mailed regularly each day
TO any address at the rate Of thirty
cents a month ADDRESS changed as
often as desired TT-zfze ont Of tozOst
the State journal zgilE be to y0H like a
daily letter from home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

AS far as appearances go, a woman
viii act more comfortably while her
heart is bleeding than she does when
she has a hang-nai1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

New York 5anitress is suing an
aged man for 81 900. which she declares
to be the value of two kisses which she
alleges he forcibly took from her Why
doesn't he settle the trouble by return
In y IT,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

to San Francisco with the Epworth
Lacquer The Union Pacific win run
Special Tourist Sleeping cars every
day from July 9Th to July 18TH Topeka
to San Francisco without change Rate
$500 for double berth. The round trip
rate will be $500 and tickets will be
good till August 31st. 1901 Stop-overs
may be secured at and west of Denver
For other infornaa ton see your nearest
Union Pacific AGENT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

". D. McCracken. chairman of the
New York Christian Science publica-
ton bureau. declares that poverty as
well as sickness is merely an illusion.
You viii find none but well-to-do per-
sons In our churches, he saws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

The Quay crowd in Pennsylvania
have not only captured all the valuable
franchises in sight but have fixed it so
that nobody outside the gang can ever
get ANYTHING
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Saves Two From Death.

s'Our little daughter had an almost IA
tai attack OF WhOOping cough and bron-
chitis" writes Mrs. W x. Haviland Of
Arrnonk N Y, but when all other
remedies failed we saved her life with
DR. Kings New Discovery Our niece,
who had consumption in an advanced
STAGE also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DR. Kings New Discovery as TO no other
medicine on earth. 1nfallibIe for coughs
and colds. Soc and S1.e0 bottles guaranteed
nv Arnold & Sons drug store. S21 North
Kansas avenue Trial bottles free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

On October !, 1886. the first rural de-
livery route was established. Accord
ing TO a government report there are
now no less than 1891 such routes in
operation. and applications for 4.517
others are at this time on file.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Grand Trunk Railway System.

The Picturesque Pan-American route
to Buffalo" viii mail on receipt Of two
cents in stamps. sent to its city pass
enger and ticket agent. 249 Clark street.
Chicago. the handsomest descriptive
folder of the Pan-American Exposition
vet issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Mayor Ashbridge. OF Philadelphia,
makes an admirable Santa Claus for
the Christmas which Senator Quay has
been making for his friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

BY the time the legislature of Penn
sylvania has adjourned Senator Quay
S likely to have a whole orchard Of
plum trees ready for shaking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Beatrice Excursion, Sunday, June IS,
via Rock Island Route, only $3.50.
For the round trip. Special train
will leave Rock Island depot at 1880
Sunday morning. Returning will ar
rive at Topeka 10.15 D. m. CAN phone
3s4 for full information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Summer Tours via Santa Fe Route
II you are planning a trip this summer
send for Illustrated books and folders
giving Information. hotel rates, points
Of interest, etc, Of the Northern Lake
Resorts, The Buffalo Exposition. The
St. Lawrence River and Colorado See
or address 7. I. King. Agent. A. T. &
s. F. r. r.. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Harvest hand rates have been extend
ed by the railroads OF the state to
points in Kansas until Monday. June
oath. The reduced rate would have ex-
pired today but for the extension.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Where was President Harper while
President Schurman was touching John
ID Rockefeller for that quarter of a
million for Cornen2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
TODAY'S WEATHER.
The Mercury Ranged Between SO and
85.

The promises are for more rain in the
way of local storms. Today's forecast
Is probably local showers and thunder
storms tonight and Friday Warmer
west portion tonight Today's min
imum was 6s. The wind has been south
east blowing six miles an hour Min
imum S.. The temperatures have been
as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

At Buffalo this week, David B. Hill
has been demonstrating that he is a
lawyer as well as a Democrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

AIayence win hold three kings at the
opening Of the military review in Au-
gust. She probably will get a pair of
anarchists in the draw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

All these schemes for living on Is
cents a day look like plans to enable a
lot more people to quit work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

After all Montana politics appear to
be quite decent when placed in COM
parison with the Pennsylvania article.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Colorado and return only $500 via
the Santa F'e- Observation car. rock
ballast and Harvey eating houses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Senator Tom Plat promises to retire
at the close of his present term. but his
political soul win go marching on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

DO you know Bugler Weston? Go to
the Grand and become acquainted.
Friday night, Saturday matinee This
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

A siclxly Atchison man for thirteen
years has heard his wife say. when she
bought a new dress, We'll. you may
die any minute so I guess I'll get a
black dress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Take the Santa Fe- Is the only lire
running the observation car to Colo
RADIO Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

There are plenty OF people in this
community who would be Dowieites II
they had a leader
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

1t is one of the ironies of life that a
women never has enough faith in her
husband till she has too much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Love your neighbor and do good to
them that tell your wife what their
husbands have told them about you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
oLoBE sroHTs

FF'rom the Atchison Globe-1
An Atchison man today fell IN the
same hole the fourth time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

An Atchison girl is having three
dresses made. and is working harder
in trotting to the dressmakers' than a
grocer's delivery horse on Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

If a man has a sleepless night, tn
first person he sees next morning !
one OF those Cheerful Souls who tall
Of the beauties of the sunrise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

The excursion from St. Joe was not
as big as was expected. No excursion
ever is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Asks to Have Lien Set Aside.

Virginia M. Johnson has commenced
an action in the district court to have
a lien of $14, 200 for attorneys fees upon
the estate of her late husband set aside.
The lien is held by Gleed. Ware & Gleed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Encourage home talent There is a
future for the young people. At the
Grand, Friday night, Saturday matt
raa Tune 21 %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

When Eve bit into the apple she pro-
badly told the snake that she was tired
of forever taking her husbands advice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

II you quarrel with a Afissourian,
you've got to do something besides
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

About all the use the average man
seems to have made of his ancestors Is
to inherit weak traits from them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

LFrom the New York Press-l
A woman is "sweetly reasonable"
when she is reasonably sweet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Who's going to be mayor2 Bugler
Weston knows as much as you do
about it. Grand opera house, June
q, q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Parkdale NJ. E church lawn social,
at Mrs. Porter's, 1901 East Sixth, Fri-
day evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

What people need is education along
the lines that the engagement ring Is
less important than the cook stove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

At this season, in every country
town. there is street fighting between
agents OF rival threshing machines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

When a woman returns from a pic
mic. dragging two or three children
along. she is the most tired looking
thing on earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

There is a piano. an organ. a mando-
lin, guitar and a fiddle in an Atchi-
son family which rents g. sewing ma
chine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

A preacher out in the country lately
prayed for rain, and he was SO ferven
that people heard him a mile and {
half away.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-20
POLICE BOARDS MEETING.
An Escort Will be Rendered for Fire.
 mems Funerals.

Mayor Driscoll presided at the meet ing of the police commissioners held last night. The terrible disaster which befel the fire department Monday morning was discussed, and the clerk was instructed to tender escorts of po- licemen for the funerals of the dead firemen. The efficiency committee rec- commended that Policeman William A. Rice be placed on the retired list, andy the recommendation was adopted, sub-t ject to the approval of the mayor.
 The committee on supplies was au- thorized to contract for 75,OO0 feet of wire and to let the contract to a Massa- chusetts company Claims of Patrol- men M. J. O'Connor and J. J. McAvpy for pay for time lost by reason of in- juries received while in the discharge of duty were approved. A claim was received from Patrolman McAllen for twenty days pay for time lost by req son ofNinjuries received while in the dls- charge of duty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-20
wI11 JOIN STEEL DEAL.
Lake Superior Company With Capital
 of $50, ,OOO,OOO.

New York, Feb. 19.--The Herald to- morrow will say: Arrangements were perfected yesterday by which the Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mining com pany and its affiliated interests will en- ter the great iron and steel combination which is now being organized. The Lake Superior Consolidating Mining company is capitalized at $3O,0OO,O0O, and it represents the interests of John D. Rockefeller in the Lake Superior re- gions. This company practically con- trols the interest of the. Duluth and Northern railroad, which runs from the Rockefeller iron and steel properties Mesaba range. Interest attaches to the transaction because it indicates that the Rockefeller Iron and Still properties in the country of the Great Lakes have gone into the transaction" In addition to this the Herald tomorrow will an- nounce definitely that Henry c. Prick has been made chairman of the direc- tors of the new steel combination.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-20
Howe & Stetson.
D. 4. R. CONGR ESS.
Reports of National Omcers-Care of
 Real Daughters.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The second days session of the tenth congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was well attended to-day most of the delegates and alternates having arrived. The reading of the reports of national off, cers was resumed. The report, of tho vice president general in charge of or ganiztaion of chapters stated that there are at present 567 organized chapters and 77 unorganized chapters, total increase of 55. The corresponding sec- retary reported that during the past year 23,2O4 application blanks and D. 704 membership circulars have been is- sued.
 The secretary recommends that the chapters take care of the real Daugh- ters, of whom there are 800, and assist in their support. The registrar-ge in her report stated that duing the past year 3,S73 members had been admitted and that during the last three years 12, 759 women had become daughters.
 The report of the treasurer general showed that durNg 1900 the net receipts of the current fund were $50,161, and expenditures $24,341. Continental Hall Fund.- was represented to be $65,8
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-20
IRISH FORBIDDEN IN COMMONS.
A Member Attempts to Address House in
 That Language.

London, Feb. 19.-In the house of commons, to-day, Thomas O'Donnell, Nationalist, member for West Kerry, began to address the house in the Irish language, and the speaker called him to order after he had spoken three or four sentences, reminding him that to speak Irish was aA unknown, practice in the house of comnfons MT. O'Don- nell continued to speak in Gaelic great ly to the delight of the Nationalists around him. The speaker severely re- quested him to desist.
 John Redmond, the Nationalist leader, said: "There is no written or unwrit- ten rule against member using the language which is most familiar to him. once heard a member of the New Zea land house of representatives speak in the Maori language"
 The speaker-There is no rule on the subject, but there is no precedent during the existence of the house of commons for member speaking anything but English.
 MT. Redmond inquired whether Will liam Abraham, one of the Welsh mem bers, had not addressed the house in 1886 In Welsh.
 To this the speaker replied that MT. Abraham had merely introduced a quo- talon from the Welsh language and he insisted that MT. O'Donnell could not be allowed to proceed.
 MT. O'Donnell refused to speak i'll English and reasserted his right as the representative of an Irish constituency and member of a nation still possess ing a language of its own to address the house in his native tongue. At this point the speaker stopped him peremp- torily. Several other Irish members de- nounced the limitation to English im- posed by the speaker.