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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23
WORK FOR QUEEN.
Proposed to Utilize the Big
Sells Elephant.
Would Put Her to Flowing Up
Asphalt Streets.
TASK is A HARD ONE.
Pavement Resists the Efforts of
Four Horses.
Great Strength of Gigantic Ami
NAL Is Needed.

Topeka may soon be treated to the
sight of Willie Sells big trained ele-
plant Queen blowing up the asphalt
pavement on Quincy street where the
Vinewood Park railway is building its
tracks The Vinewood people want to
take Queen into their employ for a few
days to help them through with a job
which IS proving too difficult for horses
and too exhaustive if done by men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23
Band to PLAY at State House.

The Cumberland Boys band will play
in the rotunda of the state house We'd
nesday noon for the benefit of the state
employees there. The band has been
making strenuous efforts to perfect it.
self since its organization last summer
and by this time turns out very fair
article of music.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23
AN to close Christmas,

New York, Dec. 23.-The members OF
the coffee exchange today voted to close
the exchange on December IS. The pro-
duce exchange will be closed tomorrow
All exchanges will be closed on Deem
Der .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23
sleds and skates at Forbes'.
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for scratches, bruises, cuts.
wounds corns, sore feet and stiff joints.
B,lcklen's Arnica SaIve is the best in the
world Same for burns. scaIds, boils, Ill
GERS. skin erutions and piles 1t cures
no pay. Only Csc at A. ]. Arnolds drug
store 81 North Kansas avenue.
to build.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23
The Golden State Limited

Leaves Topeka every evening at Cos,
arriving Chicago 1880 a. m.s New York
100 second afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23
SEALS CLEVER ANTICS.
Many Stories Told of One at the New
York Aquarium.

There are probably more stories to he
= told about the big West Indian seal than
about any of the other exhibits at The
aquarium He seems to enjoy playing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-23

while their son, Robert Pearson, will
come Thursday from Joplin, Mo.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
FOUR NILES PER MINUTE. (
Chicago Millionaires Back an Air-
y lslArelA lnhln Re0iGcf. W. W I. 49,

Chicago Miilionaires Back an Air.
81 ship Project. &
Chicago, July 26.-The coterie Of Chi
cago millionaires, John w. Gates, John
"A. Drake Isaac L. Ellwood, John Lam
bert and Orson c. Wells, who forced
the price OF corn to 80 cents, have be-
come interested in aerial navigation.
The man around whom they have cen-
tered their attentions is =. L. Drake,
country doctor of Winchester, Tenn.
Through communications the inventor
received assurances of financial aid Of
the Chicago capitalists, and yesterday
q 100000 corporation was formed to
push the completion of machine
which the inventor claims will pene-
trate the skies at speed of $50 miles
an hour. The flying machine will be
entered in the aerial races. at the st.
Louis exposition. Mr.. Gates was en-
thusiastic over the prospects of riding
through the heavens at the rate of four
miles minute, and said, in speaking
about the venture:
cit is a serious matter-no wind or
air in the deal. Drake wanted some
thing to startle the world. Here it is.
He ought to be able to SOAR and I'm
willing to have him take chance with
some of my money. I'm in for $780,
900 and hope he wins out"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
ISSUED BOGUS TICKETS.
Alleged Railroad Ticket Forgers
Are Arrested in Chicago.

Alleged Railroad Ticket Forgers
Are Arrested in Chicago.
Chicago, July 26.-Four men and a
woman, who are said to compose a
gang Of railroad ticket forgers, were
arrested yesterday by detectives from
the central police station. The head
quarters of the band were raided by
officers Immediately after the arrests
had been made, and 100000 worth of
bogus railroad tickets found. Besides
this there was a full outfit of inks,
blank tickets, ticket punches and other
tools necessary to carry on the work.
One of the prisoners if Charles j. AL
lardt, a well known ticket scalper and
proprietor of the National ticket office
at 1872 Clark street. Allardt is said to
be the head of the gang and has been
in trouble over the same kind of work
before. There are two indictments
now pending against him. According
to the police some of the prisoners
have told their connections with the
affair. All the Western roads and
most of the Eastern lines have been
victimized to the extent of thousands
of dollars by means of bogus tickets.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
FOUR Act BURNED TO DEATH
MANY OF THE PASSENGERS RE.
CEIVE SERIOUS IN.
JURIES, ,.-
FIRE COMPLETES AWFUL WORK
ONLOOKERS SEE PERSONS BURNED
TO DEATH BEFORE THEIR
EYES. .e.,

Dayton Ohio, July 26. - Engineer
Clark of Xenia, under his engine,
burned to a crisp: his fireman name
unknown, mead crushed, right arm
broken ana both legs cut off; three
passengers, two women and a man,
burned to death in Pullman sleeper,
and a number of other passengers in
be learned, is the awful story of the
wrecking of the Panhandle limited
from St. Louis, east-bound to New
York, last night at Trebins Station, a
way station short distance from
ried out from Xena and another from
this city with all the doctors that
could be secured.
Train No. 2 was flying eastward at
limited speed when the engine struck
a loaded coal car which in the dark
ness had escaped from the siding in
Aenia and had run down grade to the
danger point. The engine struck it
going at full speed and was turned
over with Engineer Clarke underneath.
The postal car, combination car and
day coach. impelled by the heavy
sleepers behind, piled over the engine.
Two Pullmans followed and We're laid
across the track at right angles. A gas
tank under one of the cars exploded,
setting fire to rhe wreck, and the postal
car, the coaches and two sleepers were
entirely destroyed. Cries for help
could be heard coming from one of the
Pullmans and the helpless onlookers
We're compelled to see two women and
one man burned to death before their
eyes, unable to lend any aid on ac-
count of the fierceness of the flames.
At that point the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton & Dayton and the Panhandle par
ollel and both tracks were torn up
for a distance of fifty yards, blocking
traffic. r. s,%ssas- '~,~l Pr d
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
MEAT MERGER COMPLETED.
Swift and Armour Interests Sa.d tt
Have Got Together.

Swift and Armour Interests Sa.d to
Have Got Together.
Chicago, July 26-That deal to merge
the Swift and Armour interests has
been completed was the current belief
in La Sale street yesterday and was
given as the reason for sudden rise
in Swift stock. That stock rose to $50
on the local market and two points
higher in Boston. Some small blocks
were offered and were eagerly snatched
up, the price advancing in the face Of
the sales. According to the informa-
ton current among the brokers that
are supposed to be on the inside each
share of the present Swift stock will
be exchanged for two shares of pre-
ferred and one of common in the new
combine. G. F. Swift will be at the
head of the merged interests, it is said,
this inducement having been held out
to him in order to win him over to the
merger idea, which he has hitherto OPP
posed. Mr.. Swift and his son, Louis
F. Swift, returned to Chicago yester-
day from St. Paul, where they had
been negotiating for the control of the
stock yards there.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
KING IS DOING NICELY.

Projects Discussed to Save Him Ex-
erttOn on Coronation Day.
London, July 26.-The fullest salts
faction is expressed at King Edwards
progress, but as his majesty is still UNI
able to walk projects are being mooted
for the adoption of means to avoid ex-
ertion at the coronation. Among 9TH
ers are that the king sleep at the dean
cry OF Westminster on the night pre-
vious to the day Of his coronation and
enter the abbey by another door in
order that he may avoid the long walk
Of some 400 feet from the entrance Of
the Abbey to the throne, also that mod
ffications be made in the coronation
ceremony so that his majesty may
avoid wearing the heavy investure
robes and sword.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
TO AVOID sQUABBLING.
Settlement of Indebtedness INQUIRE,
by 1ckfnleE's Illness and Dealt
Not IN Re Pul1io

Settlement of Indebtedness Incurred
by Mckfnley's Illness and Death
Not to BE Public.
Washington, July 26.-Publicity will
be avoided in the settlement of ac-
counts resulting from the illness. death
and interment of President Mckinley.
Congress, at the last session, made an
appropriation to defray these expenses.
Secretary Cortelyou has conducted
considerable correspondence with those
who have claims on this account, and
has an accurate idea of what all the
accounts are. After a conference be-
tween Secretary of the Treasury Shaw
and Mr.. Cortelyou, blank vouchers
were mailed all the claimants, with the
request that they submit their claims.
The physicians who attended Presi-
dent Mckinley after he was wounded
have refrained from submitting bills,
but Mr.. Cortelyou, by personal inter-
views and by correspondence. has Sc
cured settlements that will be salts
factory to them all. 1t is proposed to
avoid the friction and dissatisfaction
that attended the settlement of claims
connected with t.le death of President
Garfield.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
LIFE A BURDEN TO MAN AND BEAST
HORSES BALK OR RUN AWAY AND
MEN ARE ALMOST
BLINDED.
CHILDREN THE WORST SUFFERERS
ATTACKED AND NEARLY DE.
vOURED BY DROvEs OF =
THE PESTS.

Milwaukee, July 26.-Mosquitos are
almost a burden to man and beast,
parts Of the city that have never been
invaded by the pests swarm with them
day and night.
Smudge fires on fashionable lawns
on the East side are common sight
every evening, and no one pretends to-
lection Of some sort.
Yesterday Beck & Often, grading
contractors in the vicinity of St.
Francis, were obliged to discharge
their men and put their horses in the.
stables until the mosquitoes have dis
appeared, the horses baking or run
ming away, and the men being almost
blinded by the pests. The foreman Of
large gang of men at work on one Of
the South side contracts for a land
company, says he is unable to hire men
to work at grading for the same rea-
son, and there is no prospect for fin
ishing a great amount of work that is
necessary at this season. The weeds
are alive with the mosquitoes The
workmen have been literally driven off
the streets, and some of them have
faces that are covered with blotches
and sores that are very painful.
A well known woman on Ninth street
was stung by mosquito on the lip and
her mouth is swollen almost closed.
Children seem to be the worst suf-
ferers, especially babies, and it is a
hazardous undertaking to allow them
to go out of the house, for they are apt
to be attacked and nearly devoured by
the droves of the pest that swarm ev-
eryWhere.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
WORRY ABOUT THE KING.
Cabinet Members Show Nervousness
Regarding His IIOntlfIfon.


Regarding His II0ndfIfon.
London. July 26.-J. Pierpont Morgan
was last night the guest Of honor at
remarka BILE dinner given in the house
Of commons by Archibald White Ma
conochie. member for the East division
Of Aberdeenshire. On one side of the
host sat Mr.. Morgan and Gil the other
Premier Balfour. The proceedings
were informal and the conversation
was peculiarly frank. The South Afri-
can war, international yacht races. the
shipping combine and King Edwards
health were all discussed IN turn. Mr..
Morgan and Premier Balfour were both
particularly animated. A feeling Of
uneasiness pervaded the diners with
regard to King Edwards condition,
even leading members of the cabinet
displaying nervousness lest his majesty
should be unable to fulfill his duties IN
the coronation ceremony. This was
due, to no little extent, to the state
,nent Of the doctors that the king Is
not yet allowed to walk. and to the
somewhat natural apprehension that
the severe strain Of fortnight hence
will prove too dangerous an Under
taking.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
PUZZLE FOR DOCTORS.

How to Account for Life Remaining
After Wounds Like These.
Baltimore. July 2e.-An investigation
by the coroner into the death Of Mrs.
Cecilia M. Sullivan, from bullet wounds
sclf-infiicted, shows that she lived
eighteen hours. part Of which time she
was conscious, with one bullet wound
through the heart, another that pene-
trated the stomach. liver and spleen.
and one that grazed the heart. ii
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.

Was Walking on the Track When q
Passenger Train Hit Him.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, July 26.-The
Great Northern east-bound passenger
train killed Vnan who was walking
on the track short distance this side
of Evansville. striking him and crush
irg in the side Of his head. No papers
were found on his person except a
letter from a woman at Leaf Noun
tain, this county. The envelope was
gone and his name has not vet been
ascertained. 81: I. &;
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
WELCOME IS WARM,
President Roosevelt Tendere an
Ovation in New Jersey.

President RoOsevelt Tendere an
Ovation in New Jersey.
Sea Girt, N. j., July 26.-No president
ever received more sincere, heartfelt
and patriotic welcome than that ac-
corded yesterday to President Roose-
welt by the people of New Jersey From
the time he landed on New Jersey soil
at the Atlantic Highland pier at 1885
yesterday afternoon until he left in
his launch for the war yacht May
flower, anchored several miles off the
pier, at 3:15, he was the recipient of a
continuous ovation.
The president on invitation of Gov.
Franklin Murphy, extended through
Senator Kean, visited the encampment
of the Second brigade Of the national
guard of the state at Sea Girt. Ac-
companied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss
Alice Roosevelt. Mr.. and Mrs. w. En-
len Roosevelt, Miss Christine Roose-
welt and Assistant Secretary Loeb,
o'clock yesterday morning and boarded
the Mayfower, his official naval YES
sell from 4 launch. The run to with
in sight Of Atlantic Highlands was
made in five hours, but the vessel came
TO anchor there as the water was too
shallow to admit Of her approaching
the pier.
Welcomed by the Governor.
Maj. Franklin Murphy, Jr., and Capt.
Parker of the governors staff, boarded
the Mayf1ower from launch and con-
veyed the greetings of Gov. Murphy
and the people of New Jersey. Soon
aftcrward, at 1875, the president and
his party landed at the pier from the
Maytiower's electric launch while the
harbor resounded with the din of steam
whistles and cheers Of people in craft
of every sort which scurried about the
pier. AS President Roosevelt and his
party stepped upon the pier they We're
greeted by Gov. Murphy, Senators
I<ean and Dryden, Former Secretary
Cornelius N. Bliss of New York, and
the governors staff in gorgeous uni
forms.
The party was conducted to a special
train Of Pullman cars in waiting and
started Immediately for Sea Girt. The
run was made in forty-five minutes.
At every town along the route elab-
crate preparations had been made for
the reception OF the president.
Greeted by Thousands.
Ten thousand people greeted the
presidential party at the Sea Grit sta
ton. After a brief rest and an in
formal reception at the governors cot
tage President Roosevelt and Gov.
Murphy and staff reviewed the troops
In camp, the president being mounted
on a magnificent chestnut bay. At the
conclusion of the review Mr.. Roese-
Welt was escorted to stand adjoining
the parade ground and there addressed
the assembled troops and the multitude
which had gathered and which num-
bered nearly $4,000.
The president complimented the ma
tional guardsmen of New Jersey upon
their soldierly bearing and spoke in
highest terms Of the national guard in
general.
At 3:15 the presidential party again
boarded the special train and amid the
cheers OF the thousands started fot
Atlantic Highlands; arriving at the
pier at 4o'clock. At 4:05 the party lief.
for the Mayflower in steam launch.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
TALK ANNEXATION.

Planters of Larger West Indian
Islands Are Dissatisfied.
Kingston. JAM, July 26.- All the
planters of the larger West Indian is
lands are talking OF annexation to the
United States owing to their dissatis-
faction over the small amount Of
money contributed by the imperial
government to help the sugar industry.
The newspapers reject the idea, but
the annexation feeling is evidently
growing among the planters.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
CROPS RUINED.

Wheat and harley Washed Away
and Considerable Stock Killed.
winona, Minn., July 26. A severe
storm north of here did considerable
damage to crops in the Little Waman-
dee valley. Lowlands were flooded and
wheat and barley in shock was washed
away. On the farm of August Schoepp
large barn was blown down, and hve
horses, and number Of cows were
killed. On Alma Ridge standing grain
was beaten into the ground by hail,
and garden crops were ruined.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

The Sultan Of Turkey says Turkey
has enough books and he has pro.
hibited the publication OF any new
literary works. This edict proves
that there are some points in which
IN autocracy + far ahead Of . re-
public.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
CHURCHILL IN Politics.
The American of That Name Going
Into New Hampshire Legislature.

The Amcr1cnn OF That Name GOING
Into New Hampshire LeEislnture.
Concord, N. H., July 2G. - Winston
Churchill, the author will probably be
a notable figure in the next legislature
Of this state. He has announced to
the residents of Cornish, his summer
home, that he is candidate for menl-
bership. There can be no question as
to his eligibility, as he spends nearly
talf the year in New Hampshire, which
he claims as his political home. Voters
in that part IF the state are stalking
their regulations. as prophets on the
statement that Mr.. Churchill will be
given practically unanimous vote.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
WOMAN KILLS HERSELF.
Mrs. Davis, wife Of sam ]. Davi.

Mrs. Davis, Wife Of Sam /. Davis OF
LIE SueuF. Ii
f lie Sueur. Mimi, July 26-Mrs. Jen-
ME Davis, wife Of Sam !. Davis Of the
Park hotel committed suicide early
yesterday morning by shooting herself
IN the month with 32-caliber revolt
yer. Her husband found her dead at
~ O'clock. She was thirty-eight years
OF age and left q son OF twelve years.
She had been Ill for some months ana
y believed % have been temporarily
insane. rs s5i;s 3s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
GOING TO OYSTER BAY.

Postmaster General Summoned by
the President.
b Milwaukee. July 26. - Postmaster
General Payne and wife will leave this
afternoon for New York, where Mrs.
Payne will stay while Mr. Payne pro-
ceeds to Oyster Bay. where he has
been called by the president. Mr..
Payne will remain in the vicinity Of
New York until the naval maneuvers
take place His vacation will include
three weeks with, the fleet. a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

While the Phi. DIS, D. D. DIS and LII.
DIS are flying around these classic
days, the c. o. DIS also have their in
nings at nearly every mans door af-
ter his wife gets home from a shop
ping tour.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

to write another coronation ode, but
there is small reason to hope that he
will be able to do any better next
time.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Advn nee in Coal.

New York, July 26.-There was an
advance in. the retail price Of anthra-,
cite coal yesterday to SO 8 ton for all
sizes. This is an increase Of SO cents a
ton to the users Of domestic sizes and
IS cents to users Of steam sizes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

The philanthropist who thinks it is
necessary to teach youth the art Of
play probably hasn't had the expe-
renee of trying to keep small boys
knee trousers and ribbed stockings
In an unperforated condition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

While we are on the subject Of stat
ues and monuments it may be we'll 10
note the fact that many of the graves
of our notable men are unmarked and
almost unknown.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
BY WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Clarence Mac1<ay Receives News of
His Fathers Death.

C1drcnCC MNCkNy ReceiVcS News OF
His Fathers Death.
Queenstown, July 26. = Clarence H.
Mackay, son of the late John w. Mackay
who was a passenger on board the Cunard
line steamer Campania from New York,
July 10, which arrived here to-day re-
ceived the news of his fathers death
by wireless telegraphy at p. M, July "a.
from the westbound steamer Saxonia Of
the same line. Mr.. Mackay received a
large number of kilograms here The
wireless news created the greatest sym
pathy for Mr.. Mackay among the Cam
pania's passengers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

a involuntary servitude except rs
crime 10 IN wrong and the eonstitn
ton says 10, but there il no populs1
howl of rage q the news that Kan
- farmers are putting tramps to
fork ~ tho harvest fields against ths
otests o. sadd pilgrims. 4
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
CUBAN FINANCES

Budget Calls for $:s,017 1868 for Edu-
cation.
Havana, July 26.-At a cabinet meet
ing held yesterday Senior zero, secrc-
tary of public instruction, presented
the budget of his department, showing
the amount required for educational
purposes to be s3,e17,3Ss. Senior Diaz,
secretary of public works, submitted
an estimate of the value of the build
ings at Camp Columbia, which he
placed at $256,000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

HiS Neck Broken BY . FAN. u,
Cedar Falls. Iowa, July 2e. - Dan
Gondon's body was found In an alley
at midnight. with his neck broken. He
had fallen fourteen feet from landing
on q stairway. He was respondent
and out OF work. q "a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

The Moorish representative ex.
claimed on leaving England for his
own country, Il am glad / am return
ing to civilization again." Which once
more emphasizes the fact that it's all
In the point o. view.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
Killed by storm.

Indianapolis, July 26.-A severe elec-5
trical storm passed north Of the city
last night, instantly killing one man..
fatally injuring boy and destroying
a number Of barns. q church and caus-s
ing ether damage. .5a sS
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

A man who had married the heiress
to s17,000,000 died suddenly in Boston
the other day. Even if he has gone to
mansions in the skies how can he be
expected TO find it much of an i'm
provement?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

America will have to hustle around
and develop case Of perityphlitis. 1t
will not do to be behind Great Britain
In this respect.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01

1t is Sir Charles Wyndham now. 1t
Is pretty safe to guess that this actor
will never play one knight stands
again.