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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 12.-There are
all kinds of rumors afloat just previous
to yost's departure, as to his intentions
for next year. Some say he is going 10
Wisconsin. others are certain that he
will take DR. Williams place at Mime
sofa, and still others circulate that he
has been offered a big sum to go to
Missouri
''Wnl you come back to Michigan next
year?n he was asked.
Il do not know he replied. II some
times think ! have done all 7 can ever
accomplish at Michigan. I will not de-
eide until about Christmas time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
COULDN'T AFFORD TO CONTEST
One Sumner County Candidate Will
Abide by the Returns.

Wellington. Kan, Dec. 12--Ivan D. Rog-
ers. Democratic candidate for county at
terney IF Sumner county, who fled a con-
test against E. E Wilson. the successful
Republican candidate, withdrew the con-
test today. He was beaten by ISL votes
A contest in Sumner township over town
ship officers which was settled by the COM
rnissioners last week, showed that the
worthless tal1ots upon which Rogers based
his grounds for contest were in sealed
packages. This would have necessitated
The calling in as witnesses of all of the
judges and clerks in each voting precinct
and would have made the proceeding too
expensive ii case Rogers lost, which SEEM
ed probable, and he decided to drop it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
The Railroad Took the Coal.

Greensburg. Kan. Dec. 12.--Fuel condi-
in the last week and many people have no
means of warming their houses. The rail-
roads continue to confiscate nearly all OF
the coal consigned to this place. Ira HaT-
ris. coal dealer. received word from d
Colorado coal company that out of four
three he'd been confiscated by the railroad
companies These companies have served
notice on the Greensburg dealers that no
more coal will reach this point until CON
difions change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Anaconda Brings Sc, coo.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. III. Har-
mer Bronson, of this CITY. has bought
the PAGER Anaconda of F. E Rice, Of
Boston for $4,000. Anaconda has been
brought from Mystic Park, Boston, and
will be quartered in Mr. Bronson's sta
BILE here. Mr.. Bronson formerly owna5
Searchlight. Anaconda is a bay gelding
with mark of 2:O1A made last year.
Anaconda won between $4,000 and s19.-
eco on the turf last year. Rice paid ST.
600 for Anaconda two years ago. Ana
conda is 9 years old. He win be cam
paigned next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Gong Saves Stiff.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-George Gardner, the
Pacific coast middleweight defeated
Billy Stiff, of Chicago. in a six-round
contest here last night. Stiff was de-
cidedly outclassed and would have sue
cumbed to knockout had not the bell
saved him in the last round. Stiff was
knocked down eight times during the
round and was barely able to walk to
his corner when the fight ended
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
SHOPS FOR TRINIDAD.
Santa Fe Said to Be Trying to Buy an
Old Sme1ter.

It is authoritatively announced, says
the Albuquerque Citizen, that the Santa
Fe Railway company is endeavoring to
purchase the old Copper King smelter
and some twenty-five acres of land ad-
joining to be used as a location for ex-
tensive railroad shops in Trinidad. The
Santa Fe company is now erecting an
$50 eco hotel at that city and it has beer.
confidently predicted that they would
undoubtedly make other Improvements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Cresceus' Track Career Closes.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Cresceus, the king
of trotters, will never race again for
money. Such is the information con-
veyed in a letter from his owner. Geo.
H. Ketcham. from Selma, Ala, where
the horse is now located. He also an
nounces that the great trotter will go
the ice carnivals in Canada, this winter,
and next fall may be taken to Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12

p. West, one of the early pioneers who
assisted in framing the constitution OF
Kansas, died at his home in this city
Thursday The body will be shipped TO
Belleville for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12

New Orleans. Dee. 12.-Pearl Finder
and Saint Tammany were the winning
favorites. While at exercise Qdente
bolted and threw Jockey Robbins, break
ing his collar bone and wrist Lady
Sterling, while at exercise, ran away
two miles and coilided with the fence
gashing her front legs and breaking a
knee ran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12

,,rotection. They have undertaken to
eoTonel fhe sewer contractors to stick
to tie eight-hour law. which they claim
is necessary under the Kansas statutes
c. @. Clemence is president OF the
brotherhood and Harry Osborne secre-
farv IT is probable that a contest VIII
come between the sewer men and con-
tractors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
ARNoLD's KILLING ON TROY.
Bet $4,000 in Hot Springs Pool
Rooms Against $4,000.

Hot Springs, Ark. Dec, 12.-The biggest
killing since the nOolroOms opened was
pulled off when Fl. J. Arnold scattered So
GOO in the other four rooms on Troy in the
first race at Frisco.
He got 8 to 3 for al the money. In the
morning betting Arnold quoted the horse
at skies. but was careful not to take any.
wagcrs at that figure. simply keeping the
figures on the board for a stall. AS soon
the track price came in his agents
were sent out and they placed the entire
commission Kid WCller WAS the heaviest
loser. be haNing taken $4,000 Of the WageE..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Gillett's Riches Dwindle.

Abilene. Kan, Dec. 12.-Correspondencc
from Chihuahua. Mexico, says that the re-
ports of Grant Gilletts rich mine are ex
aggerated. His richest strike is a silver
vein that has in parts assayed $3.50 to the
ton and its extent is unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Ridpath Hotel Burned.

Spokane. Wn.. Dec. 12.-The Ridpath
hotel, valued at $4,000. was destroyed
by fire early today. No one was in
jured and the guests saved almost all
of their personal effects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Corhett sam After Jefriea.

Detroit Mich, Dec 12-Jim Corbett
announced while training at the De-
brother. Harry Corbett, of San Francis
co. he had deposited $500 with Sam
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Kansas Postmasters Advanced.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The pestodice
department has advanced 15S fourth
class postmasters to the presidential
class to take effect January next They
include the following in Kansas: Han
over, Hariorda, Hill City, Hillsboro,
Madison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12

tain by unanimous vote. Ellsworth
played center on this years team. The
Thanksgiving day game of the team was
abolished after the game already sched-
uled for next Thanksgiving has peen
played. This decision was reached tonight
at a meeting of the athletic council of the
university
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
ELLSWORTH to Cantain Chieaeo.

Chicago. H. Dec. 12-Next years foot
ball team OF the University of Chicago
will be led by Chester Ellsworth, Auburn
Park, III. At the annual dinner to the
football team Ellsworth was elected cap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
sullivan wins English championsh1r

London, Dec. En- a fight at The
Adelphic club here last night for $1,000
and the lightweight championship
Spike" Sullivan of Boston, defeated
''Bilr Chester, of London in the four
teenth round
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Abilene Has s-Hour Day Troubles.

Abilene, Kas. Dec. 12.-Tf1e laboring
men of town. about sixty in number,
have formed a brotherhood for mutual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-12
Racing at Frisco.

San Francisco, Dec. 12=Articulate
made his first appearance at Ingleside
today and scored a victory in the first
event, for which he was favorite. The
track was very sloppy and favorites
Jared badly
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
4old PATCH tho Psrgev.

II was about the year 1854 that the
first rnrSerics on a very laTgs scnbe
we're discovered by the Bank q Eng
land, and these wero done by o0s man,
known from his Eavortte Disguise as
-Old Patch" By a largo BsuS q
notes spread over q long period he Dc
frauded the bunk OF moro than f2Do,~
900, and, having only oOs conhdanG
his mistress, great dkmculty Sps eo-
peTienced IN tracing the source os the
forgcriea. "old Patch" IN his check
cred career OF lottery Office keeper,
stockbrokeg and gambler bad given
banknOtes careful study and acquired
Il knowledge Of engraving. paper max
Ing and printing He mado his own
Ink, manufactured the paper and print
ed tho notes on private press In va
rlous DISCUSSES no hired boys from the
streets to present the notes Suspicion
was Mt hst aGoused by his movements.
He was thrown INTO prison. where he
cheated the Law by hanging himself in
his ceIL-London Chronicle.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
cTueiIy CTushed.

William Bliss when president Of the
Boston and Albany railroad was once
called before the railroad committee OF
the Massachusetts Legislature 70 testt-
fy on trafne matters. md young
member who was serving his first
term undertook 70 examine him.
Il want you 70 tell me how much Il
costs to haul freight car from Boston
to Springfield snid the member.
IT don't know" replied Me. Bliss-
"You don't know ?"
THAT was tho answer gave"
"what are you. anyEayr
president"
'Nof vhntT
THE Boston and Albany rnitroad-"
"weu, SIR" began the legislator IN
rising voIca, "If you are William Bliss,
president Of tho Boston and Albany
railroad. and you don't kDoT what It
costs to haul freight from Boston 70
Springfield. who In the name Of heay-
en- docs known
NO one that know unless Il Is a
member OF the Massachusetts legiSla-
tire who Is serving hlS nrst tern"
Another member continued the e5-
animation
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
A Telling nStort.

Fault Uas found. snys tho Christian
Endenyo1 World with the way in
which the shorthand writers reported
the speeches In Legislative body.
They retattated by giving the speech
II one OF tbs members exactly ms he
nrldn. it. with the following result:
The rrporters-uuSht not to-tiSe re-
rnrtnrs ought not to b. the 0nrs to
Judge OF what Il tnpoFeant-nut to say
what stnnk be lift o14-bnb-the men-
bcY can only jnlRe OF what Is Lmpor-
tant- rs las my speeches the re
rarts-as what say Is FcpuTtHl some
times, no oue-not,ody can understand
rum Che reportS-TEhat II ts-what /
mean So-It strikes met has struck
u,e eeVtain undertakings that appear
Of rtuurptance-Gre sumetimes left out
-omttned Thu pcpurters-the Ispers
Joints IRE repGtest-E usean-to make
a brief statement - what the paper
thinks OF interests HepnTteSi,'
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
rhe o,a..t penth esnsynes.

The oldest death ssntsznoe extant is
found m tho Amherst papyri contain
Ing the trials OF stane criminals in
Eyypt. about 1900 B. q The criminal
III this ease was found guilty Of magic.
which his judges state -Uas worthy OF
death. which he carried out, and he
killed himself" arpapeutty by stab
bFng, M 10 tbs .IapsrnPse '-haTi bari. "
which Is also OF very ancient origin
Among less civiua@d peouhs drown
INK vUuId seem to bSye been the e1lrii-
eSt method Of legal punishment, for
about 40 B. G. the BRftGns killed their
criminals by throwing them into
ungrutra. on Other than capital pun
ishmeuts the oldest rs&ordRd comes
from Chaldna, where II WIS enacted
some 600 years ago thrat WHEN any
one MANNED Shv@ The hand that
thus OFFENDED sbould pny him each day
measure or corn.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04

shall begin on the first day OF January,
one thousand nine hundred and five,
and the governor shall as for q yacan-
cy, appoint Judge Of said court "
hold ONCE until the first day OF Janu;;
airy, one thousand nine hundred ana
five. The judges OF the supreme court
OF appeals and Of the circuit courts
fixed by Law, for those nov S, IN or thoSe
hereafter ~ come into ONCE"
said Third proposed amendment Is
DESIGNATED Judicial Amendment"
and on the ballot will be printed:
"(3} Judicial Amendment.
mAmepdfng sections and l6 Of ar
ticle 4
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04

Twenty different languages are spo-
ken by the mining population of the
anthracite region In pcnnsylvanIa,
WANTED:-Say 5000 acres coking
cal lands conveniently located for
transportation to Columbus, ONO.
state rark bottom cash price and de-
scrlptiaa in detail Lock Box I5l'
Columbus, Ohio. +l.'I
Something new AT Commas Place
32OPikc street, called Pan American
drink. & per glass Try it. Nhf
You win ind the newest things IN
underwear, neckwear gloves, hosiery
and cct. at the Clarksburg Tailoring
company Traders building +'u
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
For Ratification.


Those favoring the ratification OF
said amendment will vote, For Ratl-
tication; those opposing will vote, For
The statement above from chapter
l53 OF the Acts OF 1901, that this Third
nroposed amendment Is an amendment
10 sections . and l6 Of article s, ap-
pears TO be explanatory; for, by refer
ence IN House Joint Resolution No. ID,
IL appears that this Third proposed
amendment Is a general amendment
Id the Constitution and not limited BY
said original enactment to any partc-
uIar section or sections thereon.
FOURTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT,
That the following be proposed as
an amendment to the constitution OF
this State:
'The accumulation Of the school
fund provided for in section four OF ar
ticle twelve, OF the constitution OF
this State, shall cease upon the adop'
tton OF this amendment, and all money
to the credit III said fund over one
million u dollars, together with the
interest VI said fund, shall be USED I0r
the'support Of the free schools OF thlS
State. ..... ,.-..,s..,
IAN money and taxes heretofore
payable into the treasury under bne
provision Of the said section -FOUR; 10
the credit OF the school fund, shall be
hereafter paid into the treasury 70 the
credit Of the general school tun1 Ior
the support of the free SchoolS oi UIe
State .--,-..t !,
Said Fourth proposed amendment Is
designated "Irreduciblc School Fund
Amendment, and on the ballot VIII
be printed: ,, Nd
Amendment. ,
"Amending section / u article II.
For Ratification.
For Rejection"
Those favuring The ratitication ot
said amendment viii vote, For Ratl'
ticatium those opposing will vote, For
Rejection. 80.
The statement above from chapter
I53 OF the Acts u 1901, that This
Fourth proposed amendment is an
amendment to section 4 OF article II
appears TO be explanatory; for, by REL
erence to House Joint Resolution NO
%, il appears that this Fourth pro-
posed amendment is general amend
ment to the Constitution and not nm
tied by said original enactment 70 any
particular section or sections q the
Constitution.
FIFTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT,
That article 4, section twelve, OF the
Constitution OF this State, be amended
so as TO read as follows:
section -. The legislature shall
enact proper laws for the registration
az all qualified voters in this state"
Said Fifth proposed amendment Is
designated Registration Amend.
ment." and on the ballot Will be
printed:
"l5) Registration Amendment.
mendng section u OF article i.
For Ratification
For Rejection
Those fayoring the ratification Of
sad amendment will vote, For Ratl.
tication: those opposing VIII vote
" Given under my hand
and the Great Seal OF the
!. state, at the Capitol, Inns
-. ~ 23rd day q June, A. =.
1902, and in the fortieth
wear Of the State.
ALBERT b. WHITE.
BY the Governor:
VIM. o. DA VISION,
Secretary Of State. oct y
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04

A Mexican superstition, very com
mon among miners in that country, re-
lates to the "goal snake" This spe-
cics OF scEIcnt S perfectly harmless
and very handsome, being green in
color and with golden iridcscence
in its scalps. Faith is entertained that
wherever il glld snake makes its nest
there is n hrdge cVntuining the precious
metal. and Lnrre are many miners
who viii locate claim ut once II
they find gold snake.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
Enorayed Stationary

The Telegram is pleased toannounce
that ii has made arrangements with
onc ~ the largest engraving establish.
mentS In 'hr United states who make
a specially Of engraved cards, an
nuuncement cards, wedding invita-,
irons and monogram stationery and Is
now prepared 70 furnish this class OF
work at the lowest prices. Anyone
desiring tineStationcry can save money
bY sending their orders 70 the Telie-
gram Office. u
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04

Doctor who is not feeding well. to
What shall do? I haven't
any confidence In any Of those other
doctors. and. as for myself, my charges
are too high!
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
T.nr Enropenn Plan.

Landlord taf,e, fair guest has faint
I'd at sight Of her biili-Jean, ! have
sent the hoy for glass OF water for
the lady, nId want you TO see that
10 ceuts is added to her bill. Under
stand H-Fltegcnde Batter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-10-04
rhe Popular Length.

Artist-Do you wish me TO paht you
full Feugtk portrait?
Mr.. SapEeddo-Well. want It as
hong ny your customers usually buy
Ohio state Journal.
Evening journal., 1902-08-05
THINGS OF INTEREST TO MATRON AND MAID
The Seyere Shirtwaist

The only severe shirtwaists that are
in high favor this season are those
made OF fine madras or linen with rows
of little tucks at the shoulders. the
tucks stitched down to below the bust,
with small bishop sleeves gathered into
a narrow cuf. which Is fastened with
two pearl buttons, or with sleeve links
as preferred. These waists are very
severe. but the weave of the goods
somewhat softens the effect, and II
well made land they must be to be
smartl. they are a comfort and plea
surable relief at times from all the
frills and meshes OF lace and mulls.
But for harder service and a curtail Of
laundry bills. especially for wear ON
damp or humid days. the pretty and
even cool waists of black albatross,
made unlined and ornamented with
rows OF small tucks. are a friend and
"a JOY forever" as they are always
ready always in shape. stylish and up
TO date. and can. when needed, be as
successfully washed as q white lawn.
Evening journal., 1902-08-05
HELD UP BY MASKED MEN
Two Men May Have TO Answer ior The
Murder Of James Fox in Pennsylvania

Harry Coates and Ernest HinsOn,
young colored men. were committed to
Jail. without bail. yesterday. by Justice
Vernon. of Marcus Hook to await the
injuries of James Fox, the colored man
whom they are charged with shooting
on Sunday morning Fox is at the
Chester Hospital and is dying.
John Cortland. 19 years old, Of
Coatesville. while crossing the Phila-
delphia and Reading railroad tracks,
was struck by a north-bound passen-
ger train and hurled forty feet. He died
shortly afterwards.
The electrical storm which passed
over Chester Sunday night was the
most severe that has been experienced
there for many years. Hail fell at
times and the lightning was incessant.
James Kirkpatrick Go years old, and
his daughter, who live on a private
estate near Glenolden. were held up
under the railroad subway at Glen
olden station by two masked men, who
demanded their money.
The Joanna Heights campmeeting
will be held at Joanna Heights from
August 8 to August &c.
Evening journal., 1902-08-05
English Embroidery Popular

Among the latest fancies In fash
IONS realm are gowns OF all over Eng
lsh embroidery mounted over colored
silk. One over pale pink has the skirt
built in three deep rufhes and a jacket
bodice showing front and undersleeves
OF embroidered ecru batiSte. The
choker Is enoIrcled by a plated scarf
OF pink mousseline de sole which ties
with a simple knot In the front Thh
particular style of cravat is one of the
novelties of the season and appears on
a number of elaborate costumes. A
lovely chemisette Is of fine white ba-
tiste. with yoke behind ending on the
shoulders and the front pieces fulled
to this. Butterflies of embroidery and
drawn work trim the yoke and run
down the front OF the blouse. The 1T
tie cuffs. which are unstarched, tucked
and edged with Yalenciennes lace. are
fastened by o single small white GRO
chet button. and these buttons are
used to faston the front Of the chemi-
sette The soft tucked choker has a
plated crayat tied loosely about II
This is made of the batlste. with the
ends finished with Valenciennes lace.
Evening journal., 1902-08-05

uol J. OFT. l. S. Yarnall, T. Y. Bateman,
NJ. Mathis, Il. Morrison. L .DeHaven,
H. DeHaven. William Webster. Leslie
l.. Pyle. II. B. Vending and J.. Nc
Cannon.
J. A. Hart is at the Royal Palace,
Atlantic City.
Wilmington people at the Traymore
Atlantic City. are j. ID. Bisler, Mr.. and
Mrs. Manning and Miss J. Manning.
Miss Anna Kelley. OF Cherry Hill
Md, is visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Holt viii spend
the summer at Kensington Cottage
pennsgrove, N. J.
Miss Frances Hague is visiting rela-
tives in Salisbury. Md.
Mrs. Herman Bothum is spending
August at Cambridge. Nd.
DR.. j. W. Dewitt of St Georges, Is
seriously III at his home.
Operator Andrew Harikns. at the po
lice station, is enjoying his weeks va
cation.
George Dunbar, who represents Bel
& Co.. of New York, in Michigan, is
visiting relatives and friends here.
Misses Meta and Jennie Kelley al
spending their vacations in Washing
ton.