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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06

couldn't help feeling of rather
creepy curiosity. About Il o'clock 1
heard a creaking noise, the deliberate
patter of bare feet and, presently the
heard before. The sound seemed to pass
quite around my bed. 1 got out and it
seemed to be near my north wall. 1
stepped toward the door and listening
breathlessly, 1 could hear the murmured
breathing just outside. Then it dimin-
ished and finally ceased. l did a rather
nervy thing then. l softly unfastened
my door and, closing it behind me
stood motionless in the pitch dark A
pale suggestion of light coming in at
the hall door downstairs showed me the
opening of the staircase, and presently
out of that silent, gloomy abyss, heard
the footsteps coming back. Up the
stairs, one by one, till ] could hear the
breathing again, and then I saw a
darker shadow loom out of the dark
ness, gliding up toward the landing
with easy certainty. 1 could have laid
my hands upon him, or it" but instead
struck a match and-saw nothing at
all.
For several nights after that I neither
saw nor heard anything unusual but
one morning about a week later 1 was
aware that something had disturbed
the order of my room during the night.
A bottle of whisky that l had provided
for my nerves and hadn't used (honest)
was gone L did not go to work that
day, but from a convenient corner of all
adjacent lot made some surveyors cal
culationS that convinced me that my
room inside was not as wide, allowing
for eight-inch walls, as Miss Tate's
house would justify. / went back to my
room, telling my landlady that 1 was
i'll. but instead of going to bed I bored
a small hole about breast high in the
north wall of my room and by thurst-
ing in slim walking stick discovered
that a thin board partition separated
my bed from the brick wall. I left the
cane in the hole. passed most of the
day reading and went to bed and to
sleep betimes.
The racket that woke me about mid
night also woke the two deaf ladies. It
seemed as if the house was falling down
Miss Tate came running up out of the
basement, and I found her in the landing
near my door when l came hurriedly out
of my room. He was there the floor
the ghost. Miss Tate called him Poor
Peter" but she told me after we had put
him to bed in the attic that he was her
husband quite insane with a hallucina-
ton that he was the elder Hamlet. DOOM
ed for a certain time to walk the night
She wanted to keep the secret, poor thing,
and had put that private staircase. with
the run of the house during the ghostly
hours. He had fallen over my cane.
smashed through into the upper hallway
and-made me a star boarder for life.
For when he came to that morning he
was just as sane as any man. He's time
keeper at the chemical works right now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
CHEAP SETTLERS RATES TO THE FAR
WEST AND NORTHWEST.

The Burlington Route renews the low
one-way settlers rate of $500 from
Missouri river to California. Portland
and the Puget Sound country every day
during September and October. with
correspondingly low rates TO the Spo-
kane district and the Butte-Helena dis
trict; also proportionate rates from
interior Missouri, Kansas and south
west territory.
THE Burlington Northern Pacific Ex-
press" is the great through train leav :
ing Kansas City daily, for the north
west. Through Coaches, Chair Cars
(seats free). Standard and Tourist
Sleepers to Butte, Helena, Spokane
Tacoma, Seattle, Portland Connecting
train from Denver at night joining this
northwest train at Alliance. Neb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

w ]. Bailey spent Sunday in Topeka
and left this morning for Wichita where
he win debate with his opponent, w. H.
Craddock, tonight. Very few Republic
cans went from Topeka to attend the
debate. Cyrus Leland and State Audi
tor Cole were the only ones who went
with Bailey. The rest will wait for the
debate in Topeka next Monday night
1t is stated that Frank Elliott, once
Governor Ieedy'S executive clerk ana
one of the chief opponents of Cyrus
Leland in Doniphan county, is critically
i'll with consumption in New Mexico
Elliott was editor of the Troy Times
and was the best dresser about the
state house, when he was there. His
downfall began with the time he got
the Populist state senate of 1899 to in
vestigate Leland's political methods in
Doniphan county in the Stuart-Falloon
contest. Afterwards a federal grand
jury indicted Elliott for misuse of the
mails and he left the state. He has
been wandering about since then and
now consumption has a hold on him
and his relatives have taken him to
New Mexico.
A place for the Scott-Botxin joint de-
bate has at last been arranged. Mc-
Pherson will stand for it. At the other
places where it has been scheduled the
local Republican committees have said
they did not want it because they did
not want to furnish a crowd for the
fusionists The fusionists. though,
claim it was because the Republicans
did not want Scott and Botkin to meet
Mcpherson has now agreed to take the
debate for October IA.
The point has been raised that the
nomination papers of William Stryker.
whom the fusion committees named to
fill a vacancy on their state ticket was
not fled prior to 80 days before the
election, the time set as the limit for
the withdrawal of candidates and that
it is possible that his name may not be
placed on the official ballot Stryker's
papers had not been Gled at o'clock
this afternoon, but Secretary Curran
stated that they will be filed some time
today. He thinks there is no doubt as
to the legality of their filing. Some of
the Republicans are in favor of putting
Stryker's name on the ballot anyway,
as they say he has no chance of cleo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
L ring and Trimming Dept.

Remnants of standard Dress Lining Sc
Remnants of 15c quail. Silisias. Zoe
Remnants of 121ac quail. Percaline 8 1-3c
Good Canvas. Tie, Zoe, 1910, 15c
All Fancy Colored Innings reduced Il
and u.
velveteen Bindings, all coloFs 4c
Corderoy Bindings, best standard
goods-sold elsewhere at TIC
HERE ..,. . Sc
Ever ready Dress Stays, per doz. Toe
Regular price for same quality 15c.
dozen Hooks and Eyes. lie
Stokinet Dress Shield, any size IOc
New Dress Trimmings-5c, 6Ac,
8 1-3o, 121ac, 15c, csc ard upwards
all reduced for this offering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
A Very Important Saving.

On the most staple merchandise-as
staple in the dry goods line as sugar is
in the grocery line, but saving you cas-
lily 20 per cent under our generous Of
feripg.
Compare these prices
Full standard Dress Style Calicos, in
Guiding IndigOs, Black and White Car
dinals and Silver Grays-an of very
BEST MAKES. This week. ., SC
Same quality retailed elsewhere SIC
and TIC
Dress Style Calico of highest novelty
goods-priced elsewhere s 1-Sc-
Comfort Calico in choicest styles and
Heavy Cretonnes for Comforts or
drapery-beauties-7 instead of 1Oc.
5000 yards very fine yard-wide I'm
bleached Sheeting-no better shown at
$500 yards superior quality Unbleach-
ed Sheeting-superior to all ready made
Sheets-worth TIC sac
Expecting large demand for these
Sheetings at this season of the year,
we are compelled to limit quantity to
Is yards.
One case of fine Bleached Muslin.
soft finish, full yard wide-sold else
where at 7kc-HERE. SC
Short length of Feather Ticking-the
very best brand-the kind that DO
HOLD the feathers-sold elsewhere at
18c and 20c-HERE. I21bc
Short lengths of best Amoskeag
Denim-color, Blue-no better on any
market-worth 1Sc everywhere. 1870
10000 yards Tennis or Outing Flannels
all of full standard quality-not the
fimsy and trashy kinds, but all of fair
weight .-----. .412c 6Ac 8 1-3c Zoe
40 pieces Cotton Waistings. feeced
back, embracing THIS SEASONS ex-
quisite patterns and colorings-copies OF
the real French importa tions-IOc.
1212c, 15c-elsewhere Il more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
Gents Furnishing Goods.

1t will be long time before you will
have another such opportunity. We
put dollars in your pockets.
Linen Collars 6 ply) for.25c
Slightly soiled and not all sizes.
5 largest and best quality Turkey Red
or White Cambria Handkerchief. -25c
Genuine French Web Suspenders=
highest grade satin finish. 25c
Mems lined and unlined Goat and
Sheep Skin Gloves. PIC
Mems fulled and double Yarn Mittens
and Gloves Pie
Mems CaifS,k kin, Buckskin and As
bestos tanned Gloves Ca sample line)
and worth up to $150-choice. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
ROOMS ARE UNSANITARY
But Children Are Sent to School in
Them.

The basement rooms MIGRANT school at
the corner of Topeka avenue and Grant
stree in North Topeka. are in a very I'M
healthy condition.
The school is crowded so that the base
ment rooms have to be used. The high
water in the river last sumner soaked the
ground around the school and water even
trickled into the basement rooms. The
rooms are now in an unsanitary condit-
ion on account of the damp walls and
floor
1t is next to criminal to use such rooms
for school purposes. Better let the child
rem do without school until conditions are
improved. e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
1T WOULDN'T PAY.
Plan to Build Heating Plant for the
Court House.

The county commissioners have under
discussion the plan of selling the
old court house and with the mon
ey received from the sale to build
a heating and electric lighting plant
for the court house and county Jail.
The commissioners have not investigat-
ed the matter thoroughly and do not know
whether it would be cheaper than having
a heating plant in the court house and
another in the Jail and buying electricity
ornot. AS a lighting plant would have to be
all the time for a few. lights it is
doubtful if it would pay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
For Men-Extra Special

One case very fine Derby Ribbed
Shirts and Drawers-colors, Tan and
Brown, soft fieeced back Shirts have
French tape neck, silk front. pearl but
tons. Drawers have fine Saline trim
ming, large pearl buttons-all full size
43c per garment, or 85c per suit. . -
We could devote columns to the IN
derwear department alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
CARPENTER IS HERE.
He Assumes Duties With the Rock
Island.

H. ]. Carpenter today assumed the du-
ties of chief clerk to Division Superin-
tendent c. W. Jones, of the Rock Island.
Mr.. Carpenter comes here from Cape
Girardeau, Mo-, where for some time past
ne has been general auditor of the st.
Louis and Gulf railroad. He succeeds w.
w. F'laek, who is leaving today for the
northwest to accept a position with a
line running between Washington and
Oregon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06

We offer you until all are closed out
200 pairs best quality 1914 F'leeced
Blankets, suitable as Blankets, Sheets,
Bath Robes and many other pur-
pOScS -. :. u q
Also a line of real heavy Kersey
Blankets, suitable as a bed covering, lap
robes, horse blankets, ETC.. 20 up
200 Bed Comforta bless very large and
extra heavy, of good material
from .............,,r .e-..,-..-..-.S soc up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
Again Under Arrest,

New York. Oct 6.-Otto Plur, who was
arrested recently on complaint from San
Francisco, where he was said to be want
ed on a charge of swind1ing. and who was
discharged for lack of evidence, has been
re-arrested on warrant procured by d
San Francisco detective. Requisition pa
pers have been procured from Governor
Odell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
Death of Newton s. Murnhv.

Milwaukee Wis. Oct. 6.-Newton S.
Murphy, aged SO, a well known lawyer and
former partner of U S. Senator Mathew
S. Carpenter, is dead at his home in this
city, after a three weeks Illness. Mr..
Murphy was also at one time proprietor
of the Milwaukee Sentinel Death was
caused from stomach trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
adde's custom. TaiIored Suits.

Ladies' Custom Tailored Suits.
We carried about Is Suits from last
springs best styles, fashionable mix
lures of Brown and Gray, also Black
and Blue Cheviots-price was up to
$16.50-your choice ........... $7.98
We shall place on sale over 100 Walk
ing Skirts, all in the very height of
fashion, of good heavy Melton, Kersey
and Tweeds-all sfades-this week
up ........... ...'..... ............. SIPS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
Dress Goods Dept.

Perhaps not as large as some, but
embracing the seasons most desira BILE
and popular weaves, and affording a
range in price that ought to be suffi-
GENTLY comprehensive for a much more
populous community.
We show exceptionally choice fabrics
from SOC upwards. and the palmer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06

35c everywhere-special .......... .271kc
right here in Topeka and vicinity
made up from clean rags-made to
wear Wen ID 1-oc
rs rolls Straw Mattings, almost % per
cent under regular price. We need the
space these OCCUPY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06

vance.
Good Turkey Red Tabling. ...15c up
Unbleached Table eDamask. $3.50. 25c up
Bleached Table Damask. 25c up
Good size Huck-a-Buck Towels. dc up
Is dozen extra large Turkish Bath
Towels. worth 15c each. ............1Oc
"A regular hurirner-very large and
extra heavy. worth Csc. 1Sc
Either Bleaehed or Unbleached.
rs dozen German Damask Towels
pure and fine linen assorted colored
borders, sold up TO 29c.. ITO
A remarkably fine Damask Towel
Irish manufactute-very large size
assorted beautiful open work borders
with knotted fringe. Yours in this
SAFE ---.--... -Oc
=. Two cases White and Colored Quilts.
assorted qualities: of good standard
makes. This week yours at
$50, 75c, CSC, $1.25 and up.
Being about Il less than regular price
/. Pure Linen ToWling as low as
SIC. 1-3c,. 1Oc and 1870.
Being about u off.
Cotton Crash. Sc. 4c. SC. SIC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
Silks, Satins and VeIvets.
Carpet Department.

IhlS department has thoroughly
established reputation for saving money
to its patrons. We assure you that
under this offering the department will
be equal to its reputation. Please note
carefully the offering HERE made and
you will admit that it has never had
a parallel.
100 dozen hand made Opaque Shades
mounted on "Hartshorn IMPROVED
Spring Rollers" which means the best
in the world, since the rollers are war
ranted for ali time-each. Z3C
zoo pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains
and 31s yards long-very latest de-
signs-lovely ones at 79c, CSC, $1.19,
$l.30 and upwards. Also some cheap
er numbers.
Some two dozen odd or single Cur
tains at about u price.
25 dozen Brass Extension Sash Rods
improved make"-3c, sc, 715c and
1Oc each.
Smyrna Rugs in all sizes from 69c
each and upwards.
$40 yards full standard extra super
ALL WOOL Ingram Carpets-sold reg
ularly by all dealers at 75c per yard
and WORTH IT-being unable to dupli-
cate these patterns the price for this
SAFE is QUO
Strictly All Wool Ingram Carpets as
low as 40c
Extra Heavy Ingram Carpets-very
latest designs-from. 371kc up
Extra speciaE350 yards Tapestry
Carpets-latest designs-of good quail
ity-tO close a Sc
$50 yards Velvet Administer and Body
Brussels at 79c, 93c and $1.O5 being
the net cost price TO US.
Desirable patterns, choice colorings
We offer the balance of our Uphols-
terry piece goods and trimmings at
prices never quoted within 1-3 as low
75c and SSc quality Velours 5Sc
75c quality Tapestries. 4Sc
S1.00 quality Tapestries. ..... 65c
$125 and $1371A quality Damask sec
Remnants of above yet lower
Curtain Scrim-36 inch wide Sc up
Curtain and Sash Muslins-new-
Silkolines-only the widest and best
Standard Prints. TIC. 1-3.c I2%c
Cottage Rods with latest style trim
InlHSS, compete L &c
$50 yards highest quality Granite
Carpets, in latest BrusseI designs, worth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
VISIT THE OLD HOME-EAsT.

Home visitors excursions to points in
Ohio and Indiana: dates of sale Seq
TENDER 2, 9, 16 and %: limit 80 days
Also excursion rates to Ohio and In
diana during the first week of October
at the time of the big Grand Army re-
union in Washington. D. c.
TO CHICAGO-The Burlingtons ia
nous Eli is the best known and most
popular train from Kansas City and ST.
Joseph to Chicago.
TO ST LOUIS-Two daily trains
carrying all classes of standard Bur
lington equipn ent.
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS.
On the first and third Tuesdays of
August, September and October, to-
many sections of the west and north
west
Consult nearest ticket agent or write
the undersigned for full information
printed matter and the least cost of
your proposed trip.
R. H. CRozIER, L. W. wAKELEY,
7. P. a. s2s Main St. GenT Passr Ageas
Kansas City. Mo. St Louis. Mo.
c. M. LEvEY,
General Manager.
st. Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06
Housekeeping Dept.

Good housekeepers will not be slow to
avail themselves of the rare opportunity
presented by this generous offering to
fill UP gaps-aye. it will pay we'll even
to anticipate your needs a season in adj
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-06

weaves in the usual choice colorings
from 15c per yard upwards.
department have received instructions
to give each purchaser of Dress Goods
a discount check of 10 per cent. This
check will be honored at the cashiers
desk.
Silks, SdtinS and VeIvets.
In Black Silks we carry the guaran-
teed Taffetas-guarantee printed on
each yard-finest Peau de sole, Duchesse
and o.her makes.
Liberty Satin in all shades
Fancy Silks, Tucked Silks, Corded
Silks, black and colored Velvets and
Velveteens. You will receive a discount
check of 10 per cent on any purchase
in this department.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-10-31
MURDERED AND cREmATEn.
charred Remains of Three Persons

charred Remains of Three Persons
Found in Ruins Of Burned Home.
Palmyra, Wis, Oct. 3l.-The home
Of William Wickingson, near here,
burned to the ground yesterday and it
is thought the three occupants OF the
house were robbed and murdered. The
names OF those whose charred re-
mains were found in the ruins are:
William Wickingson, aged forty-two
years; Albert Wickingson, aged forty
years, and Julia Wickipgson, aged
thirty-siN years.
Evidence secured points to murder.
In the search of the ruins, William
Wickingson's body was found face
downward, with arms outstretched,
and near the charred bones of the
right hand was found revolver and
1855 in gold. A tin box was also
found containing burned fragments,
supposed to be bills amounting to
nearly $1,000 From evidence secured
it is thought William Wickingson died
while fighting with his revolver and
that his brother was struck by his
assailant while he was in the hallway.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-10-31
CHRISTENSEN IN CUSTODY.
Sharpsburs, Iowa, Bank President Ar.
rested at Maryv!!e, Mo.

Maryyille, Mo, Oct. 51.--H. c..
Christensen, president OF the Sharps-
burg, Ia, bank, was arrested at the
depot platform here yesterday after
noon on the charge OF embezzling the
banks funds. The amount which
Christensen is alleged TO be short is
not made public, but it is said to be
$4,000. The doors of the bank closed
lass Monday and at that time it was
stated that there was a shortage. At
the same time the president of the in
stitution disappeared Sheriff McGin-
mis- Of Taylor county, Iowa, had been
at Maryville for two days watching
for Christensen, for it was believed
that he would come here to see rela-
tives Christensen says he has prop
erty enough to make the shortage good.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-10-31
NEWS FROM RICKETTS,

N. l. Vollertson and wife spent Sun
day with relatives south of Charter
Oak.
Paul Feline occupied the barber shop
last Saturday night and was kept very
busy until a. M.
Ed Rouse came down from Schles-
wig last Friday looking after the bar
Der business. Mr. Rouse will probably
decide to locate here. if he can get
man to run the business for him, as he
IS IN business at Schleswig himself.
Ricketts, needs barber. one that will
attend to his work.
Miss Paulina Voss is at Charter Oak
instead of Denison, learning the dress
makers art.
Jud Gary, the Denison contractor,
mas finished all his grading jobs in these
parts and left for Deloit where he has
$3.50 job on hand
Miss Bertha Hoffman closed very
successful term of school last Friday.
She will not teach this winter
The farmers are taking advantage of
the good weather and are doing their
threshing.
w. Dockwiller and family spent Sun
day at Schleswig with relatives
The an-American Speciality Co.
gave three entertainments in the hall
last week to interested audiences. The
company is composed of SIX young peo-
pie, all ladies and gentlemen, and made
a host of friends during their short
stay. Miss Babe Bryant is a grand
little dancer and her skirt dance pleased
the company greatly. She is certainly
an artist in her specially. They left
Monday for Kiron where their next err
gagement is.
| A number of young people came out
from Charter Oak to attend the show
Sunday night.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-10-31

ests of democracy was declared off as
he would not speak to only nine peo-
pie. On INVESTIGATION he found there
were only three live democrats in town
and they would probably vote the re-
one of such circumstances as the whole
of Crawford county FARMERS will vote
the straight republican ticket this year
Mrs. Dr.. j. j. McWilliams went to
Ida Grove Wednesday to visit few
days with Mrs. j H Slough and Miss
Lydia Wertz.
Charley and Johnnie Jacobsen re
turned Tuesday morning from visit
with their brother, Louis at Fremont
Nebr.
Mrs. j. L. Reidessel and baby of
Battle Greek are visiting at the home
Frantz Reidessed.
Harry Lang and children returned to
S. OAK. Monday.
Misses Tena Arff and Vina Hendrick
sen drove to Denison Thursday.
Jim Harker, of Ute, was in town
Thursday.
- r. W. Bamford drove to Denison on
Thursday.
John Ullrich returned from Denison
Monday.
Another light was added to the pleas
ant home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Houlihan on Monday morning by the
arrival of new girl, who was at once
made welcome visitor.
j. w. Reed and James Doherty, Of
Ute, were in the city Saturday on busi
ness. Come again gentlemen
Truman Shaddock, of near Onawa
arrived in the city on Monday for few
davs to visit friends and relatives.