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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
UNKNOWN ENEMY.
Farmer of Indiana Victim of Mys-
terious Persecution.

Indianapolis, April S.-John Matthews,
q, farmer of Daviess county, and a vic
tim of a mysterious persecution for
twenty years. moved to this city today,
having sold his farm and given up the
hope of ever finding and Furnishing his
prosecutors. The prosecutions consisted
i'll killing his horses. cattle, sheep and
hogs in setting fire to his meadow, burn
ing his barns and attempting to burn
his residence. Rarely more than q
month passed without some act on the
part OF the unknown enemy which re-
suited in loss. Within the past year
four valuable horses have been killed,
his barn burned, his haystacks de-
stroyed by fire and crib cor tanning
1,Ue] bushels OF corn destroyed. Mr.
Matthews has spent considerable money
in employing detectives, but finding he
could not contend against his unknown
enemy he moved to this city and will
engage in business here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
WHY RECOUNT Is NECESSARY.
Hughes Secured Certificate Only by
Voting For Himself

Voting For Himself 4
The suit commenced in the district
court today in the Hughes-Parker con
what it is hoped would be secured-a re-
count of the ballots and a thorough in
vestigation that will enable the people
10 know who secured the most votes at
the recent city election.
One Of two men was elected mayor
and there is considerable doubt about
who is entitled to the Office. In view of
that fact the only thing that can be doEa
which will forever dispel all doubt viii
he to have q recount Of the ballots and
install the man who was elected as
mayor.
The lawyers say that the mandamus
action commenced today viii not secure
his end. Even if Mr.. Parker should VIE
at the end Of the time the question OF
who has been legally elected mayor Of
Topeka viii still be in doubt and the
only way to remove this doubt is to as
certain who has been elected by counting
the ballots that were cast.
The council acting as a canvassing
loard was in doubt All the members
are Republicans. As Councilman War
result from these Sheets" Councilman
Belts said: Il don't believe in taking
a vote without knowing what am vOt
ing on" Councilman Morgan said: I'VE
have several precincts in which more
votes were counted than were cast.
Councilman Snattinger said: II do not
7vant II vote on this question until ]
Fnow what ] am doing" Councilman
t,haney admitted that he was unable TO
determine the vote Of several of the pre-
oincts. On the roll call to issue the GER
Llficate of election the councilmen were
50 uncertain that five of them either de-
clined tn vote or voted no. so that Mr..
Hughes could only secure his own GER
+incafe hy voting for himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
COLDER WEATHER COMING.
Low Barometer is Moving South
Across Country.

The present wave OF pleasant weather
is not for long. according to the fore
casts of the weather man.
Today's bulletin is unsettled tonight
and Tuesday with rain or snow west por-
lion Colder" There is low barometer
which started near Calgary and is moE-
ing southeast. It is bringing cooler
weather and rain or snow. 1t will strike
western Kansas and may extend over
+he eastern part The maximum tenn .
perature up to noon today was so and
The minimum IS. The wind has been
brisk blowing from the east 20 miles ar
hour. The maximum temperature Sun
day was SO and the minimum 33 The
wind Sunday was fresh from the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
Many Students Arrested.

London, April S.-A dispatch from st
Petersburg to the Reuter- Telegram COM
parry says the police at Karl<hoff have
arrested tWenty-one students for rioting
at the railroad station on the occasion of
the departure Of other students who
were expelled for being connected with
previous disturbances at Kharkof
A number of students were also ar
rested in St Petersburg on leaving a
theater, where they had manifested par
tic1llar approval Of certain passages Of
play which seemed to refer to existing
political conditions n Russa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
HORSE JUMPS OFF BRIDGE.
Mother and Daughter Drowned as the
Result of a Runaway.

Milwaukee. Wis, April S.-Afrs. Michael
Hart, of the town of Lake. and her z
year-old daughter Mary were drowned in
the Kinnikinnic river at the Kfnnikinnic
avenue bride in this city today Mrs.
Hart. accompanied by her husband and
daughter, were in a light top buggy
drawn by a young, nervous horse. As
they neared the bridge, which was open
for repairs the horse became frightened
ing over the embankment into the river,
dragging the buggy and Its occupants
with it.
Mr.. Hart was saved, but the mother
and daughter were caught by the buggy
The bodies were recovered later in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
M,PIKE 3 FOx DISSOLVE.
Old-Time Kansas Drug Firm Changes
It's Name.

The state charter board today issued
charter to the McPilxe Drug company, of
Atchison, manufacturers, importers and
wholesalers of drugs, etc. The new com
pany is capitalized at $3.50, 900. The direct
ors are W. c. McPike. T. NJ. Walker. W.
T. Bland, /. H. Swisher and r. J. Nc
Queen all of Atchison.
The Incorporation of this big drug COM
pany marks the dissolution of the long
partnership of McPixe & Fox. AtchisOn
druggists. Mr.. Fox retfres from the busi-
ness and Mr. McPike remains with an
enlarged business and big company back
of il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
VICTIM OF ASSASSIN.
Wichita Man Shot While Retiring for
Night. and Will Die.

Wichita, April SD Sine, an en-
ploye of the Page Hardware company.
was shot last night while preparing to
retire The shot was fired from a win
dow of a building opposite. T. J. Rob
inson has been arrested under suspic-
ion, as he was Jealous of Sine, to whom
Robinson's divorced wife rented a room.
Sine cannot live.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
WANTS HER HATCHETs.
Mrs Nation Threatens to Have Police
Arrested For Keeping Them.

Mrs. Carrie Nation is at outs with the
police because they will not return the
hatchets taken from her associates and
she calls it theft and the special object
of her wrath is Chief Stahl.
why" she said "he has literally re-
fused to give up the hatchets. And this
theft shall be punished by law If such
thing be extant in Topeka"
Continuing, she said: "A man who
will steal a hatchet VIII steal anything
else. Shame on such set These men
paid to arrest thieves and stealing them
selvesi''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
Preparing to Put Something There.


IF'rom the Philadelphia Press-l
'I have called" began Mr.. Forchen
Hunt Ito speak to you about your
daughter You must have noticed that
there is something between u.s."
Mo- replied Mr. Goldrox, but I'm
sure there viii be pretty s0on-
"Ahl''
TT will be the Atlantic ocean. I'm go
ing to send her abroad till she learns
little sense"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
Ernest seton-Thompgon.

Two lectures will be given by Ernest
Thompson on Wednesday, April
10, at the High school. The afternoon
lecture will be at O'Clock; the evening
at o'clock Seats for the evening lec-
turs may be reserved at Rowley &
Shows. Admission so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08

Vienna, April Sat zerkowitz. Mora
via. Johann Capal. falsely accused Of
setting fire to his own house, was seized
by angry neighbors whose houses were
endangered and thrown into the flames.
He only escaped after being shockingiy
burned and after desperate struggle.
Twenty-Five arrests have been made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
Death of Denver MILLIONAIRE.

Denver, Colo, April 8.-A special from
st. Paul says: That VIM. T.. Johnson
a millionaire mine owner Of Denver, died
last night in st. Joseph's hospital In that
city after two weeks illness.
Mr.. johnson built the Florence & Grip
pie Creek railroad and at the time Of his
death was heavily interested in the Dem
yer & Southwestern railway system, the
new smelter at Florence and mines in
Cripple Creek and other Colorado dis
tricts He was about 80 years Of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
MIR. SIM SELLS.
Disposes of His Drug Store at sol
Kansas Avenue.

F01 Kansas avenue to Clarence Young
and NJ L. Campbell
Mr.. Sim viii devote all his time to his
Swift & Holiday store which he recent
" purchased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
BRIEF TELEGRAMs.

HULL STARTS FOR PHILIPPINES.
Des MOines. Apr. 8.-Congressman J.
"A. T. Hull, chairman OF the COMMITTEES
on military affairs accompanied by his
family started last night for the PhiliI-
pine islands by way. of San Francisco
Inspection OF the transport service OF the
government and securing information
with regard to the conditions of the
army IN the islands He will be gone un-
il September and will visit all import
ant points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
WAR AMONG UNIONS.
Walking Delegates and Building
Trades Council at Outs.

The board Of walking delegates and the
members of the building trades council
intend to make a bitter war against
each other.
The announcement was made at the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
HAD A RESTLESS NIGHT

London, April 8.-The Very Rev frec~
erick w. Farrar, dean of Canterbury
whose condition has for the last few
days caused anxiety had restless night
and this morning shows no Improvement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
DIES MoINEs BAsEBALL TEAAI.

Des MOines, Ia, April 8.-'Hunky"
Hines, manager Of the Des Moines base-
hall club of the Western League an
rounced today that he had signed ths
following players: Catchers, Confsis
Seisler, Thiery; pitchers. Steffani. Glade
w. H. Morrison, Gelndon. POlchoWs first
base. Rebsemen, Keneally; second base,
Hines; shortstop, O'Leary; third base.
pease and Gleason: outhelders, McVic-
bar. Thiel. Lippert. Warner. Nagie,
Clarke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08

New Yor k,April S-John Paterson
Duncan, head of the firm of John Du1-
can Sons. wholesale grocers and manu-
Sacturers for this country of a well
known table sauce, died last night at his
home in Si1ty-fourth street in this city
11r. Duncan was born in this city in 1893
He was a son OF John Duncan who came
here from Scotland in 1919, and founded
the firm of which his son afterward he--
came the head. Mr. Duncan entered the
business at an early age. and soon be-
came a partner. He was a member ot
several clubs. the Chamber Of Commerce
and the Metropolitan Museum Of Art
He inherited a fortune from his father,
10 which he himself added. He leaves
an estate valued at over a million doi-
lara
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
SHOT INTO "A CRAP GAME.

Des Moines, April 8-Wm. Williams,
aged II, died this morning from a wOuno
received in a fight which took place over
IS cents in a crap game at CarbOndale 8
mining camp near here. Henry Hollina
5red six shots into the crowd Of crap
shooters, Wounding Sam Johnson, Henry
Brown and VIM williams. Hollins has
not been apprehended- johnson and
Brown will recover. All are colored-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08

Rastus Chalkeye-Rufe Johnsing said
dat a buhd in de han am wurf two in
de bush.
Washington Williams kaIkiIated dat
Rufe had a long reach dan dat.-Ohio
State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08

washington. April S.-The president
today made the following appointments.
Henry S. Matthewson to be passed assis-
tant surgeon in the marine hospital SER
vice of the United States and the fol-
lowing to be warrant nachfniSts in the
navy. Charles Hosing, David Purdon,
William J TreveTroW and James w.
Murray.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08
Weather Indioations

Chicago. April sS.-Forecast FOR kan
sas: Unsettled tonight and Tuesday
with rain or snow in west portion: coio~
err brisk to high northeast winds =" Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-08

GRAIN IMPORTS AT LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, April S.-The imports oa
grain last week 0ncomplete) were as fol-
lows: From Atlantic ports 1900. Pa
cifc ports 5000. other ports $4,000 quar-
ters. The imports of corn from Atlantic
rlorts last week (incomplete) were 4l.ioO
quarters
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
VACCARO & WILDER,

could call in time of trouble, he knelt down in prayer on that log surrounded by water. Those who heard this prayer, say it was the grandest supplication they had ever heard fall from the lips of mortal man.
 Will billiard happened near this lake in his search for birds and hearing an unsual noise, he drew cautiously nearer. Will soon found to his utter astonish- ment, that MT. Phillips was pouring out his soul to be saved from that surrounded log. Will said our star reminded him of Jupiter tonans" and thinking MT. Phillips might soon go into mysteries, he called MT. Phillips and told him to be quiet, he would get a skiff and come after. him. When MT. Phillips heard a human voice once more he seemed as happy as Robinson Crusoe was when he found Fri day. MT. billiard finally landed John safely on dry-land and took him to camps.
 Of course Dr. Fakes and Col. Marsh were cooking supper like two good fellows. They knew nothing about this occurrance, so they said. After eating hearty supper, John slipped out and whispered to Will billiard not to say anything about this matter, as no one seemed. to. know it, but Will. He readily promised to keep mum on this subject. After the dishes were washed and camp set in order, the "big four" No. two took their seats about the campfire and be- gan to tell their yarns again. Our star was rather slow about turning loose, but soon took heart and began to spin them by the mile. In one of these yarns,
 CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16

The objective point was Gre gory's landing and of course they arrived there safely. MT. Wilder informed us that oceans were plentiful, but hickory nuts were scarce.
 One of the most serious acci. dents during this whole trip was that James E. got badly lost. He began to show signs of reckless ness from the very word go and by the time he arrived at the destination of their journey, he felt himself so jubilant that there were no bounds to his frivolity. The boys took after him one time with ropes and began to tie him hand and foot, but he would blow his cork-head off in spite of all restrictions. Mr. Galen Platter son exerted himself so desperat- ly in trying to control the Hon. James B. that he fell in the river perfectly exhausted. Ii
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16

the simplicity of the poorest, to the luxury of the grandest; they are detached and independent in the country, standing one by one amid fields and gardens, or they are cells in a crowded hive in city blocks and apartment hous- les. The home itself may be in one room, it may be in a hut or a hoUseboat, or in 8 dugout; or, equally, it may be in a great avenue mansion or a stately pal ace, where, for generations, men and women have been in the en- ioy'nent of ease and culture. The home ideal is everywhere the same. Home means people of kindred blood, congenial dis position, and common endeavors, gathered around one table and  under one roof. A boarding house or an inn can never carry the true home idea, since it stands for the convenience of the crowd, and not for the upbuild- ing of the family. Striking it's notes deep down into primitive soil, the family signifies the per manence of the race, and always, for it's perfect background, the family needs the home. A true home is earth's best gift.
 Margaret B. Sangs ter.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16

pie justice, especially Waiter Beede and w. w. Best. Mrs. Anderson certainly knows how to satisfy a hungry crowd, as her well filled tables testified.
 Some of the boys looked quite sad and forlorn. Notably, Ed gar Pritchett and Lonny Best. Fred Hartin said he didn't care as he was going to Texas and Mattie would not go with him.
 Among the invited guests were: w. w. Beede and wife of Jackson county, Alex Simpson of Cotton Plant, Mrs. Lizzie Huff and family, A. c. Prichett, Mrs. Cora Bedding. A. J. Spradling, Jeff Bronte and wife, Tom Ar mold and his sister Ethel, Henry Chapel, w. w. Best and family.
 At 3 p. m., MT. and Mrs. Nance left for their future home in Jackson county.
 The News extends congratula- tions to the happy couple and wishes their life may be as full of sunshine and joy as the old ocean is of water.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
THE HALF-HEARTED MAN
BECOMES A DRrFTER

BEtOMES A Ih1EIE EtL
 The world is full of people who bemoan their bad luck and are constantly pitying themselves because fate is against them, be- cause they cannot succeed as other people do. The real cause of their failure is lack of heart. They do not throw their whole souls into their work. They on ly touch their employment with the tips of their fingers. They do not fling their whole life into their vacations. They are half hearted, and lack energy, push, perseverance; they have no am bition fires to melt the obstacles in their pathways, to weld togeth- CT, into one continuous chain, the links of their efforts.
 Futile endeavor, half-hearted effort, never accomplish anything. It takes the fire of determination, euergy, push. aud good judgment to accomplish that which counts, or life will be a failure, It is the enthusiastic man, with fire in his blood and glnger in his brain, who makes things move, and pushes to the front.
 We see the half-hearted float ing aimlessly with every current. They have lost their grip, and are pushed aside by the more wig orous and determined; they loose heart and cease struggling, and then they become drifters, and are tossed about on the sea of life.-Success.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
To The Public.

Allow me to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. had a very severe cough and cold and feared I would get pneumonia; but after taking the second dose of this medicine I felt better, three bot ties of it cured my cold and the pains in my chest disappeared entirely. I am most respectful. ly yours for health, RALPH s. MEYERS, 64-Thirty-seventh St., Wheeling, W. Va. For Sale by Dr. J. B. Neal of McCrory and A. s. Thompson of DeView.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
NANCE-ANDERSON.

The wedding bells have once more pealed their anthems of joy and another page of history has been written.
 On Nov, 10th, at the residence of the brides father, w. N. Nance of Eight Mile and Mattie Anderson were. united in holy wedlock. w. w. Best J. P. per- formed the ceremony with his usual style of grace and dignity.
 The groom is a merchant and farmer and is said to be an in- dustrious gentleman worthy of the love of any lady. The bride is one of the most ladylike and most modest young lassies of our neighborhood.
 After the ceremony, the guests were invited to a sumpt- uous dinner; to which all did am
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16

it had not been for some of the less exhausted crew, he might have drowned. While this tussle with Rev. James B. was going on, one of the mules became alarmed and thought a tragedy was being enacted of which he was not desirious of being an eye witness for fear of being called into court to testify. He thereupon began to try the strength and elasticity of the rope with which he was bound. He soon found it was either break a rope and fee or testify. He chose the former; broke the rope and left. We have not heard from this intelligent mule since. And by the way, Uncle Bill, you had better give your hen some extra lessons or some of the mules will step ahead in this progressive age. But now back to the nut hunters. James B. was very well fatigued and worn out by this time and the merry nut hunters although they en. | joyed themselves immensely, yet they were ready to return home without very great supply of nuts. They placed all their be- longings m the wagons and as one mule was gone, they were com pelled to fasten one wagon be- hind the other.
 These nut hunters did make a picture long to be remembered, as they drove in town. The boys all sitting in the front wag- on as quietly as you please while behind them sitting on a spring seat in a wagon to himself sat John Dixon. He had double barrel shotgun in his hands and from all appearances, he had all the boys in the first wagon well under his thumb. If we had a picture of this street parade, we would be ready to retire from active life and enjoy the rest we have earned.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16

THE FISHERMEN AND HUNTERS
 OF LAST WEEK CONTIUED.
 The readers of the News will remember that Dr. Fakes and Col. A. J. Marsh were hid in the bush es watching the maneuvers of our star yarner while he remain ed perched upon his chosen log; which to him was becoming a "Bete noir." MT. Will billiard was still out shooting birds. MT. Phillips who is usually a good man, began to think humanity had forsaken him and knowing there was a God upon whom one
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
McCRORY NUT HUNTERS.

The following company of young men went out to gather nuts: Messrs. Jurd McCrory, W. E. Wilder, Galen Patterson, John Atkinson, Rufe Conner, Clay Gray and John Dixon (col.)
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
PoST-DISPATCH FAIR MARK FITS.

The POST DESPATCH refuses to print markets furnished by the City Commission Dealers Com bine. The PoST- DESPATCH mark cts are reliable.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-16
THE HOME IDEAL IS THE

IMPORTANT THING.
 The location of the home is not the important thing to consider in establishing one; it is the home ideal. American homes are of a thousand varieties, from
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-02-21
VENDUE.
VIII be sold at public sale, on
Monday, February %, 1901
About IL Mile From alassboro

On the premises Of the subscriber, on the we
side of the public road leading from Glassboi
to Carr's saw MILL