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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Farmers need two things badly, says
the Ohio Farmer. One is a safe, cheap
and convenient method of sending
money by mail. The money order sys-
tern is safe enough, but it neither cheap
nor convenient. The Post Check Cur
rency" combines all three essentials
The bill now before both branches of
congress provides that all 81, 81 and 81
be hereafter printed with a blank space
on them which any one can fill out in
moment, making it payable only to
the person or firm to whom it is sent.
postage stamp is stuck on another
blank space. and the bill can then be
sent by mail Fractional currency in
denominations Of 10, 25 and so cents is
also provided for in the same way so
that any one. anywhere in the United
States can send any sum from 10 cents
up. without the trouble of getting and
filling out money order. registering
letter, etc. and a about half the ex-
pense. This is one thing the farmer
needs and must have. Farmers can
push this measure through if they win
take hold in earnest. Write personal
letters to your congressman and sena-
tors Send them petitions and resolu~
tions and when the bill comes up for
consideration send them telegra ms
urging their support Full information
as to this bill can be obtained by writ
ing to the Post Check Currency Bureau.
S25 Vermont avenue. Washington, D. c.
Write and ask for documents. and be-
gin at once to agitate this question in
social gatherings, farmers clubs and
institutes and the Grange. Post your
selves. and when anyone tells you that
the plan is not practical. as some of the
bankers and financial authorities in
congress declared last winter. tell them
you know better. and that it is emf
nently practical. and that you know
what farmers need in this way far bet
ter than any Wall street banker does
Next week we shall urge the other
measure referred to upon your atten-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
WILL BE AT ATCHISON.
State OratOrical Association to
Be Held There.

The delegates representing the nine
Kansas colleges in the State Oratoricai
association met at the Copeland today
and decided to hold the next contest at
Atchison the latter part OF Fepruary-
The Judges were selected, but the
names of those chosen will not be given
out until a short time before the con-
test The delegates who attended the
meeting and the colleges they represent
were as follows: Kansas university. ].
b. Wilson: Paramount college. A II.
Heinick; College of Emporia, V. F.
Bowe; Baker university, David Rich
ards; Southwest Kansas college, L Il.
Thompson; Washburn college, F. M.
Leach: Salina Wesleyan, H. A. Yette;
Midland college, G. NJ. Mendenhall: OF
tawa university NJ E. Newell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

r G. Dun & Co. finds much encour-
agement in last months record of in
solvencies. Not only is the aggregate of
defaulted liabilities considerably smaller
than in the two months Immediately
preceding. but there is scarcely any in
crease over the corresponding month of
1901, while a large decrease is seen in
comparison with November. 1900. The
good showing is the more noteworthy
in view of the long strain that preceded
in manufacturing lines on account of
the scarcity OF fuel. 1t might also have
been expected that numerous small
storekee3ers would have succumbed,
especially in the region where a large
force of wage earners ceased for months
to purchase supplies. The commercial
mortality shows no increase in the an
thracite mining section. however, and
with the resumption Of work there is
exceptional prosperity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

The total number of coins struck at
the minis of the United States during
the last fiscal year was 49,. 40 SOC. Of the
value Of S94, 52e.sTs12. Gold coinage
amounted to s61,sso,572.5O silver dollars
to 19,402, 500 subsidiary silver coins to
S10.713, 569.45, and minor coins to $2.429,-
1857. Gold bullion in the minis in
creased during the year from s1O9. PIG. 493
to S124,OS3. 1923. The coinage of silver dol
lars was wholly from bullion purchased
under the act of July IA, 1890 OF this
there remained on July l, 1902, 33,21S, 7l2
fine ounces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
DESERTED BRIDE OFADAY
Now the Fair One Sues, Alleging
Quickly Alienated Love.

was filed today in the suit of Elverna
Blackburn against d. B. Blackburn for
$4,000 damages for the alleged aliena-
ton of the affections of Harry o. Black
burn, the plaintiffs husband.
The plaintiff AYERS that young Black
burn married her at Youngstown, o., on
March %, 1902. She says they came
home that night, and that on the fol-
lowing day her husband deserted her
without cause. She AYERS that the de-
PENDANT was the cause of the desertion.
She says he wickedly contrived to
ALLEVIATE her husbands affections, and
succeeded in doing so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
snsnected of Bank Robbery.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. S.-The sheriff
today arrested H. L. Barnes. said to be
from Denver, Colo. on suspicion of be
ing one of the bank robbers working in
this vicinity Barnes has been stopping
at a local hotel for some time. He was
identified by the president of the Crop
sey bank as man who had sought ac-
auaintance with the banks operations
Ofher arrests vii likely follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Money to Spare.

Washington, Dec. S.-The president
transmitted to congress today state
ment furnished the state department by
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition COM
mission showing the receipts of the expo
sition company from May to October,
disbursements 81 2S4,141
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
PEEPING BOY BLINDED.
Looked Through Knothole and Was
Shot in the Eye.

Santa Rosa, Cal, Dec. Stay Coffin,
a o-year-old boy, was blinded for life
while peeping through knothole in his
fathers barn at Healdsburg yesterday.
A group of other boys was outside the
barn practicing with bows and arrows
and using the knothole in the barn wall
as a target. Just as young Coffin
looked through the hole an arrow vert
into it and penetrated his eye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
DOCTOR HAS DIPHTHERIA.
Harriet Adams Is the Latest Victim
to Be Guaranteed.

DR.. Harriet Adams, of 1903 West FIT
tenth street. is sick with diphtheria. She
was taken sick Sunday. and is quaran-
tined at her home. She is the second
daughter of the late f. G.. Adams
Two other cases of diphtheria are also
reported from 712 Branner street The
cases are in the family of Chas. R. Max
we'll Mr.. Maxwell himself. aged % and
his 19-months-old son. Vaughn, are both
down with the disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Explosion in Basement.

Chicago. Dec. San explosion at 2
o'clock in the basement of a five story
building at 81 and 81 Canal street, oc-
cupied by the Marshal & Huschart
Machinery company and Schneider e
Trenkamp Stove company. has envelop
ed the structure in flames and threatens
other property. It is feared that several
lives were lost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
person.

Joseph H Linton. of Fort Worth Tex,
has invented a flying machine which he
intends TO enter for the 100000 prize in
the air-shiD tournament at the worlds
fair. St Louis. in 1904. His machine is
to be built on the aerOplane system and
differs greatly from any machine yet in
vented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
For Stealing Clothing.

Frank Lawson a young coiored man,
formerly employed porter the Nc
Manus tailor shop, was arrested today by
Detective Lucas for stealing clothing from
his former employer. The officer also To-
Gated nearly all the stolen clothing at vari-
Gus pawn shops The thefts were made
carly in the morning while the Porter was
sweeping out before the proprietor ar
rived.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Fourth-class Postofice Changes.

Washington, Dec. S.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap-
pointed for Kansas:
Cedron, Lincoln county, Carlton M.
Lounsburg, vice s. Belyeal. resigned
Elm City. Labette county. John Davis,
vice H A Wilson. resigned; Phelps,
Sheridan county. Mrs. Frances l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

IFrom the New York Press
The nsxt proudest thing to new mother
is a new aunt.
red headed widow is a champagne
bottle whose cork needs double wiring
No man can be sure of what he might
do till he has been tested with open work
stockings
A womans idea of being true to man
is falling out with her best friends because
she doesn't admire the color of hair he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

An Indiana woman who has been mar
ried three times and on each occasion
to a veteran Of the civil conflict is sup
posed TO have accumulated the largest
stock Of war stories ever held by one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Another St. Louis boodler has been
convicted and sentenced. Possibly it has
been noted by the public in this connec-
ton that none of them have been locked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
PecuLi0r
To Itself

In what it is and what it does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
effesting the most radical and per-
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
languid feelings, and building up
the whole sYstem-is true only of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Miss Marlowe Makes a Hit.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. S.-Julia Mar
loves initial production of The Cava
lier" the matizat ton of George W.
Cables popular southern story, at the
Hyperion gave every evidence of being
a success. The play faithfully repro
duces the atmosphere of the story. Miss
Marlowe has never been seen in more
cungenial stage surroundings.
For fine cutlery 90 to Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

New York. Dec. S.-Cornelius Wander
bilt is i'll of typhoid fever at his home
in this city. He has been confined to
his bed for a week At the house it was
said today that the patient was com
Portable and that no complications
would result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08
Hoods T0rS0p0riLL0

No other medicine acts like it;
no other medicine has done so
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at so little cost.
:" 1 was troubled with scrofula and came
near losing my eyesight. For four months
could not see to do anything. After taking
two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparila could see
to walk. and when had taken eight bottles
could see as well as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS
TON. Withers. n. G
Hoods SarsapaFiIla promises TO
cure and keeps the promise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

The State Journal is a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the fun day
telegraph report of that great news or
Eanization for exclusive afternoon publica-
ton in Topeka
The news is received IN the State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose busy through the entire day. A
complete copy OF the night report IS also
received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

Phelps, vice V. P Border, resigned;
Scio, Graham county. Mrs. Lucy M. Gull
yer, vice T. A. Marlborough, resigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For scissors and shears go to Forbes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For fine cutlery go to Forbes.
everybody reads the state Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For fine cutlery go to Forbes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-08

For weather strip go 10 Forbes'.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-10
HIS MARITAL WOES
Girl Says He Tilted Her, So
Wagner Spends Honey
moon in Jail.

The complications arising from the
marital ventures of Emil Wagner OF
Washington street, Hoboken, are enough
to dissuade the ordinary mortal from tax
ing the step into that great unknown
world of matrimony. Although a bride
groom of but few months Emil has
been a compulsory guest at the County
Jail for three months, and that despite
the fact that his friends had paced i'll
sheriff Ruempler's hands one thousand
cold American dollars to guarantee Wag-
ner's appearance when wanted to answer
a suit for having broken his promises TO
marry d certain Miss Annie Lowenthai
who lives in New York.
When Wagner was arrested IN suit
in tort instituted by the woman who
saws she was lals flancee he was releas-
ed on bail, but was shortly afterwards re-
arrested in suit for several hundred
dollars which the Tilted girl claimed 70
have advanced to him on the strength OF
his promise 10 marry. Wagner was un-
able to furnish further security and ne
was locked UP in the County jail.
This morning Corporation Attorney
james Il. Minturn applied to Supreme
Court Justice Collins for the release OF
the q. 600 cash bail furnished IN tlte first
suit constituted against Wagner The
court was not sure that the pail 1ad not
i1re sto answer Mrs. LoWenthals suit ~
ter he was first released. and accoSuingiy
certifad the whole matter TO the 1uli
bench Of the Supreme Court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-10
INDICTMENT CERTIORARlED

On motion Of Counsellor Charles Cor
bin, Justice Collins this morning granted
a writ Of certiorari removing TO the SUI
preme. Court for review the Indictment
found by the September term Grand Jury
against the Uvalde Asphalt Company
There was no argument on the motion,
although Prosecutor Erwin, who win de-
fend the Indictment at the February
term Of the Superem Court was present
In his brief Lawyer Corbin takes three
exceptions TO the first and second counts
CT the Indictment and four exceptions to
tire third count. He claims that the in
aietment does not show that the alleged
nuisance maintained by the company was
in "a public place, nor is it shown that
tie ''air was corrupted in any particular
part Of Jersey city nor what citizens
we're damaged AS to the last point
the brief claims that the count is indeh-
mite and fatally defective.
The objections to the second count are
that the Indictment reads near certain
streets. viz, Greene and Essex Streets,
While IN another count the alleged nuis-
Hrce is located near Greene and Sussex
GLreets. The brief contends that the de-
scripfions are not definite
The objections to the third fourth and
fifth counts are also based on the wording
Of the Indictment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-10
FOR STATE SECRETARY.
Governor Elect Murphy
Will Appoint Johnson
Of Bergen.
Especial to .The Jersey City News.1

Especial to THE Jersey City News.
TRENTON, Jan. 10, 902-Goyernor-elect
Franklin Murphy was on another house
hunting expedition in Trenton yesterday
afternoon. He arrived in the city shortly
after the noon hour and proceeded at
once to the State House, where he con-
suited with Governor Voorhees,, Comptrol-
Ter Hancock and Treasurer Briggs about
the furnishings for the Governors pri-
vate office, which is just now being reno-
waited The refitting of the office win not
be finished in time for the opening of the
Legislature, but it will be ready in ample
time for the Inauguration.
Asked what success he was having in
his search for house, Mr.. Murphy stat
ed that he was still looking and it was
doubtful if he would find a suitable place
today. He dined with County Clerk
Gummese at the latter's West State
street home, and will not return to New
ark late in the afternoon.
Ii was said at the Capitol this after
noon that it is among the political prob
abilities that First Assistant Postmaster
General William NJ. johnson will be in
vited by Governor-elect Murphy to accept
a place in his official family ana there
are those who lean to the belief that the
Secretaryship of State will be offered to
the Bergen man. That Mr.. Johnson will
shortly give up his post at Washington
there seems to be little doubt, and that
Governor Murphy is anxious to have him
as one of his advisers in State matters
there can be no question.
1t was because of Governor Murphy's
strong feeling in the matter that Mr..
johnson was urged to accept the State
Treasurership. But Mr.. Johnson could
not give up his washington position on
such short notice and, In addition, some
Of his friends did not regard the Treas
urer's office as fitting place for man
of Mr.. Johnson's standing in his party
and State.
With the office of Secretary of State it
is different. Attached to it, according to
the popular notion, there is more dignity
than in any other position in the Cover
nor's Cabinet. and the incumbent is ordi-
nariiy looked upon as very close to the
Chief Magistrate.
Back in 1861 Mr. Johnson's father was
named as Secretary of State and it is not
unlikely that the distinguished son would
be willing to serve his party and State by
accepting the place at this time.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-10
BECAUSE He
LOVED Her SO.
Deserter From the Army
Feared to Tell His
Bride Of a Week.
PARTED .BY RUTHLESS DETECTIVES
Now He Is Confined at Fort
Wadsworth, and Sh Is
Looking for influence.

Reingold Lammert, or Beaugerdt, IS
the military authorities call him, was al
rested Wednesday afternoon at his home,
jackson and Kearny avenues, charged
with deserving from his regiment, now
stationed at Porto Rico.
IIewas a member Of Battery G, Fifth
United States Artillery and he enlisted
for two years.
The dtserter was torn from his bride OF
week to face two charges. one for de-
sertion the other for insubordination and
assaultinga superior officer in Porto
Rico.
The prisoner was married a week ago
to Miss Albina Fimhle, the twenty-year-
old daughter of Joseph Fimble, a saloon
keeper at Jackson and Kearney avenues.
1t was a case of love at first sight with
the couple and an elopement resulted.
They were married by the Rev. Father
Wall pastor Of ST. Boniface's Catholic
Church, on Fourth street. Only the sister
of the bride and an intimate friend OF
the bridegroom were tod the secret The
soldier husband told his bride that he
had been honorably discharged several
months ago. She did not doubt him, but
made inquiries at the time as to what
had become of his uniform. He replied
that he had left it in Porto Rico at it was
Government property
Tie bride furnished most of the funds
to fit up their home and both were very
happy. Wednesday two strangers
dropped in Fimble's saloon and began to
pump him about his son-in-law- The
got all the information they wanted and
then proceeded to the apartments of the
soldier upstairs and hustled him out oil
bed. He was told they were detectives
and why he was wanted The youn 3
bride iinploreo the detectives to let her
talk to her husband but they refused.
They said that he would be taken to Gov
ernor's s Island for a few days ana then re-
leased. The prisoner went quietly ana
his bride Immediately went into hys-
she was seen by a reporter of .aIne
Newsv today. She told the story ef Ar
husbands duplicity. 80.
I forgive him. / shall do all can to
help him He told me that he had been
discharged from the army, but now
learn that he deserted when he had I'VE
months of his time to serve 1t was al
most a year ago that he ran away from
Porto Rico. He said that he did so to eS-
cape Imprisonment for assaulting a supe-
rior officer He secured the discharge
papers of a friend and came here under
the name of Lommert. This is the name
under which he married me. This was
done to prevent the military authorities
from learnlrgs his szssaereA5oi11s
The prisoner had been employed in
bakery near his home for several months;
He seemed Industrious His bride added
that she believed her husband loved her
and did not tell her of his desertion for
fear of losing favor in her eyes. :.
Beaugerdt as the military officials call
him, is now confined in the prison on
Governors 3 Island and will be taken to
Fort Wadsworth the first of the week
for trial His bride has been to see a
number Of prominent officials at the vari-
Gus military stations to intercede for ner
husband.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-10
SECOND CLUBS ELECTION
Enthusiastic and Harmonious
Meeting Held Last
Night.

The Second Ward Democratic Club 3aSt
night elected officers for the ensuing
term. There was large and entnuSias-
tic gathering of members. Peter 4. Kane,
the popular standard bearer of the Peter
A. Kane Association, succeeded Charles
Cassidy as president, the latter deel1n-
ing another term Mr.. Kane was the re-
cipient of a mammoth basket of flowers
from the members of his association The
presentation speech was made by the re-
firing president, and Mr.. Cassidy on MOI
ton of Mr.. Kane, was warmly thanked
for his services to the club.
The other officers were reelected. They
are.-Edward ]. Murphy, first vice presi-
dent; Edward NJ Faherty, second vice
president Edward F. Egan. bird vice
president: NJ A. Gait, treasurer; William
f. King, financial secretary; ". D. Kelly
recording secretary; William j. Kenny,
corresponding secretary; Peter F. Flynn,
sergeant-at-arms.
Committees were announced as follows:
Executiye--Charles E. Cassidy, ~. j.
O'Donnel. Michael Terlan, Dr. Peter
Hoffman, NJ f. Kalaher and BENJAMIN
Carpenter. Thomas F. Carey declined ari-
other term on the Executive Committee
enbership-Thomas Maloney, DaEtc
Fleming, Charles Murphy. John Hague,
Martin Ford frank Cowan, VIM. Esser,
owen Lady. John. j. Murphy, M. F&P-
rant, John Kerkey, John Kelaher, David
Hooper, j. Kelaher, .. J. Long.
House-John Leacraft ID. Barry, Daniel
o.Connell, James o'sullivan. D. o'con-
nor. E. Gait. j. v. Harney and Fl ).
Flenlming.
Anusement-John w. Henry, Robert
Alexander. David Lane, Patrick cleary,
James curley. j Dittmar, ] J. Keane,
Edward NJ Murphy. William Laverty. T.
H. 0Neill, P. Curry, John Thoppz9n,
Thomas Norton. James stringher 7. =,
Buckley.
Nominating Committee William II.
Hawkes., f. Teller, William N. Barry,
Richard Fallahee, John z. sullivan
/ Bowling Benjamin Moylan, Hooli-
ban. j. Waters. J. H McLaug hin, 1:sssss
Corydon, John Moore. WIn. F. Barry.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-10
HIS BLACK AND WHITE POLE
city Hall Barber Arouses
Peoples Curiosity.

At the corner of Montgomery and Hen
derson streets opposite the City Hall.
there is a barber shop which has attract
ed considerable attention because in
front of it there is pole painted black
and white in the same fashion that poles
IN front of other shops are painted red
and white.
reporter Of "The News went into
the shop and asked Joe Williams, the
proprietor:-
s.YNhy do you have black and white in
stead of red and white in front of your
shop? Is it in honor of Mayor Fagan?"
mo, just for the sake of fashion," he
replied. That's a new style. All the
other BARRIERS will do the same and I can
cav they had to follow me-"
1But what led you to strike on those
colors2'
.7Oh. ] Just thought it out"
An old citizen who saw the pole said
that twenty-five years ago there We're a
number of barber shops with :.lacA and
white poles. The sonbre colors were
then used by negro BARRIERS.