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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Another Attempt on the Phila-
delphia & Reading.
A Fish Plate Was Spiked to tho
Rail.
FAILED TO WORE
The Plate Broke and the Tra1r
Stayed on Track.


Reading, Pa, Sept. so-An attempt
was made to wreck Philadelphia Z
Reading railroad express train late last
tance below Pottstown, Pa. A fsh plata
had been spiked to the rail In such =
manner that the wheels would strike =
when the train came along. The wheoI
OF the engine did strike the obstruct1e0
but the plate broke and the train waD
derafled. The officials are investigating.
TROOPS IN PANTHER CREEK
VALLEY.
+ Tamaqua, Pa. Sept. 30.-After q lapee-
of several days troops were again sent
through the Panther Greek valley today.
This action was taken because the tlnP-
bulent element has been acting In
boisterous manner IN their enort 60 me-
timidate non-unionists on their way n
work. The presence OF the soldiers hG8
q Qufeting effect and although strikero
and pickets were out in force there was
no disturbance.
It is asserted that the strikers in thf8
vicinity are showing little interest In
their union as compared with few
months ago and that the distribution OF
relief funds is far too small to meet the
demands made during the past few
days. Twenty-seven extra brakemen
have been hired for the Shamokin diyis-
ion of the Philadelphia & Reading rail-
way. Strike leaders claim that the rea-
son the company is hiring so many men
is in order to be prepared in case some
of their crews refuse to handle hard
coal Railroad officials say the extra
force is being hired because the COM
pany expects the coal traffic to gradual-
ly increase.
DEPUTIES SURROUNDED ALL
NIGHT.
Mount Carmel Pa, Sept 30.-Six COM
panfes of the Fourth regiment, conn
manded by Col. O'Neil of Allentown, ar
rived here today from Reading. Allen
town, Lebanon and Harrisburg. When
they alighted in the Reading railroad
yard, northeast of town, over two thou
sand strikers assembled. but made no
demonstration. The soldiers are now
distributed along the Reading railroad
until General Goblin. who arrived here
on a special train from Shena ndoah
selects a permanent camp site The
soldiers were ordered out last night to
suppress riottng.
Everything is quiet in this vicinity
Strike leaders are doing all they can to
prevent the men from committing dis
orderly acts and are urging large num-
bers of strikers from the Shenandoah
region to return home., An last night
| fifty deputies at Richards col1iery were
surrounded by a mob. At daybreak
the strikers dispersed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
THERE. IS A hitch
Merger Of Washburn and Medi-
cal College Not Complete.
Details Of the Contract May
Cause S0me Trouble.

Owing to the long delay In the final
completion of the merger of Washburn
doubts have arisen OF late as to the GER
tainty of the proposed deal. One of the
trustees Of Washburn college said today
that Washburn had for a month been
ready to carry oekt its part OF the trans
action, and that he could not under
stand what was delaying the DEAL
A meeting of the board of trustees of
the Medical college was held last night,
and committee was appointed to draw
up stipulations for a contract between
the Kansas Medical college and Wash
burn. The comm ttee is composed of
DR.. B. D. Eastman, DR.. J. E. Minney
this committee may have some new con-
ditions to propose to Washburn which
may interfere with the consolidation of
the schools.
The committee appointed by the board
of trustees of the Medical college will
report back to the trustees next Friday
night.
Dr. J. E. Minney. dean of the Medical
college, says that he thinks the commit
tee will stipulate in its contract only
those things which were agreed upon
by the faculty Of the Medical college
and the executive committee Of Wash
burn
I'VE want this matter put into such
shape that'it will be binding upon both
parties" said DR.. Minney. THE faculty
of the Medical college had no authority
10 enter 1utO l1e contract, ana Lle-cA-
ecutive committee had no authority to
enter into a contract for Washburn. We
expect to present the contract to- the
Washburn board of trustees at the
meeting which will be held here on Oc-
tober Z. The reason for the delay in
completing the deal for the merger of
the schools is simply because it has hap.
pened that the officials of the Medical
college have been unable to all be in
town at the samc time, and no meeting
Of the trustees has been Called
DIR. r. S. Magee, secretary of the
faculty of the Medical college. said:
The question of what stipulations shall
the committee, and don't know whether
not. 1 don't anticipate that there will
be any trouble, however"
L H Greenwood, one of the trustees
of sWashburn, said today: II do not
think that any contract between the
Medical college and Washburn would be
essential, and I don't know why the
Medical college has not gone ahead and
secured the final consent of it's trustees
for the merger. Washburn college has
long been ready to pay over the money
and finish the transaction, and we sup
posed that it would have been done a
long time ago. I did not know that the
trustees of the Medical college had held
any meeting or that it had appointed a
committee to draw up terms for the
contract. The contract is not of any
consequence, SO far as i can see, because
one of the parties to it, the Medica;
college, will cease to have any corporate
ox
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
PLASS INSTALLATION.
Public Reception to Be Held in
Representative Hall.

President and Mrs. Norman D. Plass,
of Washburn college, will on the even-
ing of. October Z hold a reception at
Representative hall to the public ana
invited guests. This is the day of the
Inauguration of President Plass. and 1t
is being made a great event in the his
tory of the college. Invitations for the
reception to the number of 1,500 have
been issued to people in Topeka and
throughout the state. but the guests are
not limited to those receiving invita-
tions.
The college viii have Repres1nt tatIve
burn colors.. There will be music by the
Washburn orchestra OF 20 pieces, and
refreshments will be served.
The great reception will be the cul-
mination of day filed with ceremonies
incident to the formal installation of
Mr.. Plass in the presidency of Wash
burn.
At $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon. at the
deliver the inaugural address on the
subject THE College and the Com
munity." The programme for the af-
ternoon will be as follows:
Address on behalf Of the board OF
trustees, Rev. Richard Cordley, of Law
renee.
Address on behalf of the college fac
ulty. Prof. Harry McNeal.
Address on behalf of the faculty OF
the medical school, Dr. S. E. Stewart.
Address on behalf of the undergrad
yates, Miss Elma Irelan.
Address on behalf of the alumni, Rev.
H. E. Mills. of Fort Scott.
Singing of "Washburn Song by the
audience.
Inaugural address, DR.. Norman D.
F7ass.
Prayer. DR.. Albert Bushnell, of Kan
sas City, Mo.
Benediction.
In the evening at 8 o'clock President
Charles F. Thwing, of the Western Re-
serve university, Cleveland, Ohio, will
deliver an address at the First Presby-
terian church, on the subject Some
Contributions Christian College
Should Make to American Life"
This address will be followed immedi-
ately by the reception at Representative
hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
WHEAT At IS.
Highest Price Reached Since
Letter Deal.

Chicago, Sept '30.-September wheat
sold on the board OF trade today at 95
cents. which is the highest price on that
cereal since the great Letter deal in '98.
The cause of the high price today was
was practically cornered and it was
rumored that Armour & Co., held the
greater, part of It. There has been
great anxiety among shorts in Septem-
ber wheat for the past two weeks, but
it was supposed that all of them had
covered during the scare of last week
However. when trading opened this
morning it was seen there was still a
considerable number who had not made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
LOOK TO WOLVERINE GAME
Wisconsin Coaches Start Out to Cor
rect Many Faults.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 30.-With the
Michigan game only five weeks away,
the practice of the varsity squad must
of necessity be hard and long. in order
to correct the many serious faults notice.
able in the game with Lawrence. The
line was slow in charging and there was
a great lack of interference, faults
which the coaches will spend the great
er part of their time this week in cor
recting. Four more men will be taken
are: Long, who carried the ball from
right tackle in the game yesterday for
good gain: Elbert, the big 200 pound
guard from Tomah; Bush, from MIL
waukee, who has been showing up well
in practice and Is q candidate for end: /:
and Marsh, captain and half back of
the Evanston high school team last
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Fowler Bill Condemned.

Peoria, ILL., Sept. 30-The bankers of
Illinois at t.efr state convention today
were addressed by President Finn. of
the National Live Stock bank of Chi
cago. There was a general discussion
on the. Harrington resolution denounc-
ing branch banking and the Fowler bill
The resolutions condemning the bill
were adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Temperature of Large Cities.

Chicago, Sept. 30-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York. Sc; Boston, 81; Phil
so: Minneapolis. a.. Cincinnati 81: 81
Louis, CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
SNOW AT SYLVAN GROVE
Fall of Half Hours Duration
Late Monday Evening.

Sylvan Grove. Kan. Sept 3O-For
half hour snow fell here late Monday
turning into fierce storm of sleet later
in the night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Sept 30.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Wednesday, ris-
ing temperatures; variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30

Senator Harry Pestana, of Russell,
says Iie proposes to vote for a dark
Morse for United States senator next
winter, but he declined to say who it
would be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30

Congressman Scott says he will be
glad to debate with J. D. Botkin in ac-
cordance with the challenge issued by
the PoDulist state committee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06

been strongly urged by leading
Democrats in various parts of the
district to stand for denomination.
His decision, therefore, not to be a
candidate will be received with a
good deal of surprise and regret
The Structural Tubing Works and
other interests with which MIR.
Polk is identified make heavy de-
mands upon his time and energy
and he feels that he cannot fully
discharge his duties as Congress
man without in some measure neg
lecting business, and it is for this
reason he feels constrained to de
cline a denomination.
Mr.. Polk was elected Congress
man i'll 1898 by majority of 1900
over w. H. Woodin, Republican
candidate. He was reelected in
1900 by an increased majority ma
jority of some 1900, although a
presidential year, and this, too,
Notwithstanding the fact that Hon
NJ. H Kulp, Mr.. Polk's prede-
cessor in Office, was elected by a
Republican majority of 1900.
Mr.. Polk's declination leaves the
district wholly to the other candi-
dates in the field"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
Letter From Ex-Lleut Gov, Ohauncey F
Black.

The following correspondence
speaks for itself. 1t is important
to and should be read by eve ry
Democrat in the State of Penna.
TREDYFFRIN, Pa, Dec. IL, 'oI.
Hon. Chauncey F. Black, York, Pa
Looking to you as one of the great
leaders of the Democratic Party, of
Pennsylvania, we respectfully re-
quest you to advise us how to or
ganize our party, that we may in
the future, as in the past, become
the ruling power Of our beloved,
but now sadly misrepresented ccun
try. Please answer through the
Chester Democrat, that the Demo
Gratis of Chester and Delaware
Counties may get the benefit oi
your advice. Truly Yours.
Samuel Fetters, Chester Valley.
H. B. Scho6eld, Paoli.
Henry Crory.
Joseph c. Kishner.
N. d. Stager.
B. Mccormick.
John M. Manson.
J. Edwin McCanna, Paoli.
Henry w. Davis
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06

YORK, Pa, January II, 1902.
GENTLEMEN:-Your communica-
ton suggests questions which are
vital to the life of the Democratic
party in our State. Each of you, l
presume, like myself, has been a
steady, conscientious Democrat
since the maturity of our years.
We are Democrats and continue to
be Democrats, Notwithstanding all
the temptations of these times to go
over to the side of wealth and
power, because we believe that the
perpetuity Of republican govep-
ment depends upon the success of
our political principles. We have,
therefore, stood by the good cause,
in the tempest and in the calm,
alike in 1884, in 1888, in 1892, in
1896 and in 1900. We have not
accepted or rejected national candi-
dates because they were, in per-
sonal or factional way, agreeable
or disagreeable to us. We have
not scrutinized national platforms
to discover a word or line which
might be sophistically used to just
iiy a desertion Of the great cause OF
constitutional liberty. We have
supported Cleveland and we have
supported Bryan because each ol
them stood at the time for the prin-
ciples which we know lie at the
foundation OF the republic and must
be maintained ii the republic is to
live.
You ask me how the Democratic
party may be best organized to ac-
complish those great public and
patriotic objects for which it exists.
| answer that if we would succeed,
in the immediate future, the party
must be so organized as to include
within its ranks all those who ad-
here to Democratic principles OF
government in general. Nothing
could be more unwise, perhaps
fatal, than the reckless and useless
perpetuation of recent differences.
/, and l suppose you, being straight
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06

Senator J. Henry Cochran, of
Williamsport, will be returned to
the State Senate from the Demo-
cratic district composed of Lyconl-
ing, Columbia, Montour and Sulli-
van. He is already assured enough
support in the several counties to
make his nomination certain, and
as it is one Of the sure Democratic
districts in the State the nomination
will practically end the matter
PhiLa. Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
q MR.. POLK DECLINES.

Mr.. Polk's home paper, the Dan
vile Morning Mews, of Tuesday,
contains the following, which is ev-
identity authoritative, and may be
taken as conclusive in the matter F:
Hon. r. K. Polk yesterday af-
ternoon announced that he will not
be a candidate for reelection. Mr..
Polk, whose two terms embrace the
Fifty-sixth and Fifty-seventh Con-
gress, has represented the Seven
tcenth district to the full satisfac-
ton Of his constituents. He has
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
UnbleaChed
Table Linens.

81 ins. wide, good weight 22c.
So ins. wide, worth 45c., at SOC,
64 ins. wide, worth ooc., at 4oc.
90 ins. wide, heavy, all linen,
the best value we have ever of.
fered, at soc.
oS ins. wide, extra good value,
45c.
90 in. heavy German, all lin
en-, 47c.
GO ins. wide, extra heavy, all
linen, o9c.
II ins. wide, worth $I.oo, 75c
II ins. wide, worth I.25, oSc
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
]. G. MoHENRY NOT A CANDIDATE.
Editor of C0lnmbian.-

.Editor of Colum6ian.-
Replying to the many inquiries
of my friends in this and adjoining
counties urging my candidacy for
Congress, l regret to be obliged to
say that my business interests will
not permit me to be a candidate at
this time.
No man should ask to have this
honor conferred upon him unless he
can see his way clear to devote the
time and labor necessary to the
faithful performance of the duties
involved in this high Office.
During the past four years the
people of our District, regardless of
party, have been we'll served in this
capacity and have had a faithful,
honest and energetic Representa-
tive who in all his official acts has
endeavored to serve the best inter
ess of his district and it is with
deep regret that l note his decision,
for business reasons similar to my
own, declining to accept a re-nomi-
nation which would doubtless have
been rendered him unanimously.
So the only personal interest have
in Mr.. Polk's successor, is that in
Common with every loyal democrat
and citizen whose sole desire is to
have our party and District ably
and honorably represented.
Therefore l beg to ask my
friends, to kindly accept my deci
sion in regard to my candidacy as
final, and to express to them my
sincere and deep appreciation for
the kindly interest shown me, and
whether or not the future shall ever
offer the same brilliant opportunity
with changed conditions that will
enable me to grasp it, thank them
none the less, and will always be
found in the rank and file of Demo-
Gratis supporting our regular party
nominees, ever ready to advocate
the best interests of all taxpayers,
rather than personal o. political
preierment. Very respectfully,
JOHN G.. MCHENRY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06

hardly be together to perform a
purely public service. 1t is to be
feared that Mr.. Quay was not
wrong when he recently declared
that the amendments were we'll
enough in themselves, but that no
Legislature could ever be got to ex-
ecute them by appropriate legisla-
tion, and that we would never get
a true and symmetrical ballot re-
form, without constitutional con-
vention.
But surely it is worth the trial,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
BIeaChed
Table Linens.

We start them at 22c.
o. ins. wide, all linen, 47c.
II ms. wide, all linen, 5Sc.
oS and II ins. wide, worth S.
and 9oc., at 6oc.
GO ms. wide, extra value, 72c
II ins. wide, worth SI.25,at oSc
u ins. wide, worth $40, at
$I.Io.
II ins. wide, worth S2,oo, at
$I.6o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
F. p. PURSEL.

Let us, as Democrats, raise the
standard of ballot reform. We
have a right to expect that all good
citizens will rally to. it Every
decent man in Pennsylvania desires
it. Let us make it the first, the
clearest and the strongest plank in
our State platform. If we cannot
elect majority OF the Legislature
upon that issue, then the situation
is hopeless.
l am, very truly, yours,
CHAUNCEY +. BLACK.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
First is the
Table Linen News

This is profitable news for
you if you'll profit by it. The
Table Linen lines are never so
complete as at this time. The
prices are never so tempting as
now. Read.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
What You Save
On Napkins.

Napkins are necessity now
a-days. There is a napkin buy
ing chance awaiting you in this
sale, such as you've seldom been
invited to take advantage of.
Napkins, worth ST. IS, at o8c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
WE'VE EXPLAINED WHY.

These are a few prices, come
and see the rest.
We can match Table Lin ems
with Napkins, from soc. up.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
THE YEARLY SALE!

This another popular selling event. which has been
fully another chance buy wanted merchandise at
shaved profits Another demonstration of the wisdom of halv
ing ghul profit and doubling output It's broad
long, gain concerned the gain of in
creased business and adding friends the It's
good deal broader than it long for yo for there actual
honest saving flavor about this sale that will readily
understand and appreciate
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
AN NOUNOBM GNTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
7. HENRY COCHRAN,

of Lycoming Co.
Subject to the decision of the
Senatorial Conferrees of the 24th
District.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06
Some Special Things in the Grocery
Department,

for week. beginning Saturday January 2 We will BEGIN
IS and sell one week one of Chase sanborn
try pound of this Coffee Good big Prunes at &C. pound
F. p. PlJRSEI.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-06

Accounts banks corporations, firms and individuals soic
ite upon the most liberal terms consistent with good banking
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-03
APPLAUSE FOR THE RAeTIME
Audience at Band Concert Breaks Out
in Response TO an Encore
Selection.

During the Royal Italian band concert last
evening the most prolonged applause to
award any number was given-somewbat to
the displeasure of Conductor Rivela-when
for an encore he made the concession of a
bit Of music with the sandpaper of Raging
feet in 1t. Nevin's "Narcissus," also played
as an encore; the ANGELS SeTenade," a
trio for oboe, flute and harp; Slgnor Sataro's
harp solo, and the sextet from Lucia
played by F trumpets, trombones, tenor
horn and bombardino, with the accompa-
niment Of the band, were particularly we'll
liked by the audience. The musicians
played " Tampa" overture with admirable
dash and in the smashing climaxes showed
to a marked extent the seldom possessed
power Of restraint, by which even at the
height Of the crescendo a great reserve force
Is shown The dramatic Ia Traviata"
music was rendered with such feeling and
delicate phrasing hat the audience was
held without a whisper until the finale.
Friday evening will be Shriners' night and
the stage and tent will be decorated with
the banners and symbols Of the order and
the star and crescent in electric light will
be displayed. Mr.. ]. F. Barton and Miss
Fayette Cole will sing during the program.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-03
c BREVITIES.

Frank Michl Of Friend. Neb.. has filed in
United States district court a petition In
bankruptcy. stating his assets as $3.50 and
his liabilities as ti.60.
on the police ledger Is an entry for last
night, Mike Nelson, disorderly conduct by
shooting the can" He will be brought
with the plain drunks before the police
Judge this morning.
Larceny from the person Is the charge
booked up against "Booky" Woods.
"Booky' Is a small boy and yesterday
afternoon he obtained Is cents from the
person OF young Walter bloomfield Of S0s
North Twelfth street. Walters parents
complained and "Booky'' was arrested.
Elias B. Cook Is the complainant in a
complaint to keep the peace filed yesterday
afternoon In the county court against Wal
ter w. Ames. The men live close to one
another In the vicinity OF Twenty-hfth and
Marshall streets and Mr.. Cook, IN his COM
plant. alleges that Mr.. Ames has repeat
eddy threatened him with violence.
c. W. Fuller. from Emerson. Ia, came To
Omaha Monday and spent the night In a
room at al North Fourteenth street. Dur.
ing the night he was awakened by the soft
rustic Of skirts near his bed and a dream
Of loneliness bent over his clothing. TIT
dream quickly vanished and as quickly
Fulle discovered that his pocketbook wa
not so full by so as Il was before tbs
coming OF the woman IN white. The ole
arrested Georgia Russell