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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
JERRY SIMPSONS PLAN.
Organizing Rival Packing
House to Beef Trust.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. Jerry Simp-
son of Roswell N. NJ. is here at the
solicitation of the executive committee
of the Independent Packing company to
help devise ways and means to organize
the company in opposition to the beef
combine. A meeting of promoters and
Texas cattlemen will be- held here. at
which Simpson and John w. Springer
of Denver will speak IL the interest of
the new packing company. Speaking
about low cattle prices. Charles W. Ar
mour said today: Cattle are about as
low as they will get and from now on
look for a reaction in values. Butchers
who say there has not been d reduc-
ton in the price of beef since last year
are mistaken"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
HAVE AN OIL BOOM.
Find Is Made Near Ellsworth
and Work Has Begun.

Ellsworth. Kas., Dec 1.-Several
months ago the water in an open well
on the farm of Mary Urbanek, two
miles northwest of Ellsworth, began to
show marked evidences of OIL This
finally became so offensive that the use
of the well was abandoned by the fam
lily. The Urbaneks brought samples OF
the water to Ellsworth for examination
but owing to the fact that the oil 80
closely resembled refined petroleum lit
tie faith was placed in the genuine
ness of the field. f-.~s
Shortly after this the Urbaneks
drilled another well some distance from
the open one in the hope of securing a
supply of good water, but at a depth
of so feet oil was again encountered,
and upon the withdrawal of the drill
such umbling and roaring was heard
below that further operations were ine-
mediately suspended and the hole
plugged up.
Ellsworth citizens, headed by Norris
F. Nourse, then began an investigation
of the matter, and after pumping out
the open wen thoroughly number of
times found that the same result OBJ
tainea each time.s A meeting of busi-
pany organized Under the name of the
Ellsworth Oil and Development COM
pany, with e. w. Wellington as spresi-
dent. The object is to prospect for and
develop the mineral resources of Fills
worth county. sufficient amount of
stock was Immediately subscribed and
paid for to sink one or more wells.
Meanwhile the Standard OH COM
pany had heard of this find and ex-
perts were sent here to investigate.
Their report was of such a f1attering
nature that drilling outfit was hur-
ried here from the Boulder, Colo, field
and erected on the southeast quarter
of section 6, Ellsworth township, ad-
joining the Urbanek land, but owing to
DELAYS in the arrival of certain parts
of the machinery drilling has not yet
been commenced. but it is expected
that operations will be begun this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
PAY THEIR LICENSE.
Big Pool Room Owners Back to
Wyandotte County.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 1.-Carey and
Maltby, proprietors. of the pool rooms
yesterday paid into the treasury of that
city $5,OO0 due since September l. as a
license tax for the operation of the pool
rooms. On that date a demand for the
money was made by the license inspec-
tor The pool room men explained that
the pool rooms in this city had virtually
destroyed their business and that the
grand jury agitation and the threatening
aspect of the public towards gambling Of
all kinds worked such a hardship on them
that they would have to investigate q
little further before paying the money to
the city.
The pool rooms were closed shortly af-
terwards, but were reopened Saturday.
when it became known that pool rooms
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
sALaBURY,s ooNFEss1oN.
Story of City Attorney Told First
Time in Court.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 1.-The
confession of ex-City Attorney Liant K.
Salisbury in regard to the notorious
water scandal in this city has been told
for the first time in court at the pre-
liminary examination of State Senator
David Burns, and it has created a tre-
mendous sensation on account of the
mum Der or prominent persons it impli-
Gates, in addition to the seventeen off,
cials and former officials who were
arrested on bribery charges ten days
ago.
Never once did Salisbury have to re-
fer to notes, and he rendered his tes-
timony readily and rapidly giving
names. dates and occurrences as
though the alleged events happened
only last week instead of three years
ago
The examination of Senator Burns
was completely lost to view in the
story of the conspiracy as related by
The persons implicated by Salisbury
during his testimony against State
Senator Burns and amounts he alleged
they received, are as follows:
Geo. r. Perry. ex-mayor, $13,725.
]. Clark Sproat. manager Grand RAN
ids Democrat. SO, 333
R. A. Cameron, New York, $500.
State Senator David Burns, 5000.
Alderman McCool. $500.
Alderman Ellen. $3.50.
Alderman Depagter, $3.50.
Alderman Muir, $500.
alderman Kinney $3.50
Alderman Donovan. $500.
Alderman Phillips, $1,000
Alderman Johnson. $3.50 or S400.
Alderman Stonehouse. $3.50.
Alderman Isozier, $500.
Alderman Shriver. $3.50.
Alderman Mols. $3.50
Alderman Ghvsels. $3.50.
Alderman Hedges. $500
Alderman Slocum $500.
Cory p. Rissell, $500
]. Russell Thompson, reporter on
Evening Press, $780,
isaac Lamore, sex-eity clerk, 81, 500.
$3.50.
oSSta1e Representative van Dercook.
Herald. $40, ,00O
Thomas e. McCarry. a prominent at
torney, now in Florida, $500.
C. 5. Burcn, manager of the Evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
MUTUAL TROUBLES ENDED.
Illinois Life's Plan of Reinsurance
Works Out Satisfactorily.

The report in yesterdays State Jour-
nal, containing detailed account of the
report of the actuaries appointed to ap-
portion the assets of The Kansas Mutual
Life Insurance company, is regarded by
the Illinois Life Insurance company as
a complete yindication of the position
it took in presenting lis bid to the trus-
tees for the business of the Kansas Mu-
tuaL
The amount paid by the Illinois Life
Insurance company for the business ten
dollars per thousand for each thousand
of insurance in force, amounts to the
snug sum of $100,134.01, and this sum
added to the reserve and guaranty fund
distributed among the original policy
holders, Z3,30703, plus the surplus of
about $4,000, makes a grand total of
$241, ,501-04.
It is worthy of note, too, that the as
sets show a substantial increase during
the administration of the trustees, DEM
onstrating that the business is in a
splendid condition, and warranting the
conclusion of the trustees, to the effect
that the Illinois Life Insurance COM.
pany has received an ample estate to
fulfill all its contract obligations with
the policy holders of The Kansas Mutual
Life Insurance company
1t is of course to be presumed that in
the settlement of so large an estate, in
volving admitted assets of $775, ,G85.07, in
addition to a reinsurance bonus of $780,
1S4.01, some of the members of the old
corporation may not be entirely salts
/ fed; but. on the whole. it is manifest
that the conclusion of the actuaries, to
the effect that they have endeavored to
do substantial equity between the policy
holders and accomplish the greatest
good to the greatest number, is fully
borne out by the results accomplished:
and it is, therefore. believed that the
recommendation and findings of the
actuaries have been made in absolute
good faith and are entitled to most re-
| spectful consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
CHELFS GO FREE.
County Attorney Seaman Dis
misses Case Against Them.

HarveyviIle, Kas., Dec. 1.-The case
against Charles and Edward Chelf,
father and son, charged with the muir
der of William Smale en- the night of
November 3, was dismissed and they
were discharged from custody at the
preliminary hearing which was held to-
dav-
No evidence was taken. and County
Attorney Seaman and the other officers
were compelled to admit that they had
no evidence which would justify the
holding of the men on the murder
charge.
There are runors that other arrests
may be made soon- but the officers are
reluctant to discuss their plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
TWOINCHES OF SNOW.
That Was What Was Recorded in
Topeka.

The total snow fall in Topeka was
two inches and eight-tenths. The snow
was totally unexpected on the part of
the forecaster and came without his
having announced it.
The indications now are for warmer
weather. The mercury at the stations
in northern Montana this morning was
20 and above. The forecast for Kansas sent
out today is generally fai< tonight and
Wednesday. Warmer Wednesday and
north portion tonight" The wind has
been north blowing 9 miles an hour.
The hourly temperatures recorded to-
day by the government THERMOMETERS
x1,ara q fnlIO1ES-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
MINISTER'S WIVES.
They Are Given Lecture by Bishop
Huntington.

Syracuse, N Y, Dec. LIN his
Bishop f. Huntington, of the Protest
ant Episcopal diocese of Central New
York, comments pointedly on the be-
havior of ministers wives He says:
THE clergyman is apostolically bid
den to order well his household, but
there are some wives, who. notwith-
standing their marriage vows will not
be ordered. The radical and compre-
hensive fault or sin is worldliness of
mind. More than one pastor has been
displaced, more than one minister has
been sacrificed by the dressy, pleasuT e
seeking or. silly partner of a diligent
pastor or hard working priest"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
DAGGER FOR ITO.
Japanese Student Arrested at
the Marquis Villa.

Yokohama, Dec. IA Japanese med
ical student was arrested today on sus-
picion of an attempt to assassinate the
Marquis Ito He carried a dagger con-
cealed under his kinono, when arrested
at the marquis villa at Mo. 1t is be-
heved this attempt on the statesman's
life was the outcome of recent sugges-
tions in the sensational newspapers of
Japan, that a ministerial assassination
would be a patriotic action tending to
produce a more warlike policy on the
part of the government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
FAILURE OF DUTY.
Charge Against officers Who Allowed
Crank to Reach Roosevelt.

New York, Dec. 1.-Captain John w
CottreIl, three detective sergeants and
two patrolmen of the city force. were
placed on trial today. charged with fail
ure of duty in not preventing Arthur B.
Deming. believed to be demented, from
obtaining access to President Roosevelt,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
Groom Forgot His license.

Salina, Kan, Dec. Frank VoricIa
of Cuba, Kan, was to have been married
to Miss Nellie Hallock of BroolzviIIe, but
on account OF the excitement in conne.s-
ton with the approaching event, the
groom forgot to procure a license and tie
wedding was postponed for a short time
The couple were married later in the
home Of the brides sister at Belleville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-01
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Dec. 1-Forecast for Kansa !.
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday !:
warmer Wednesday and in north portion
tonight; southerly winds. :
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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
DONE
Tories Chairman Was NOn-
 Resident

The chairman of the tory snap.con- vention at Juneau the other day, ac- cording to the Skagway delegates, who returned from the non-partisan conven- tion, was not a voter in Alaska. His name was J. B. Hamlin, and had been a clerk in the office of Surveyor Gener- al Distin for less than six months, and was in Juneau en route to the states, never to return to Alaska, when he was pressed into service to serve as chair man of a so-called Alaskan convention.
 This matter was handled by Judge Delaney, in his speech, without gloves, und was one of the many things in con- nection with the notorious snap-con- vention, according to the SkagwaY del- egation, which has served to nauseate a great many of those who were form erly toriesr
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
0rpheum Building Burns at
 Dawson

Fire gutted the three story frame Or pheum building on Front street, Daw- son, October 23, doing sl5,OOO damages
 The principal losses are: Orpheum building, Ben Levy owner, SlO,OOO; P. J Landahl, stationery and cigars; $500; A. Renzoni, jeweler, $500; Jack Cavanaugh, dance hall, $500; Reid & Gibson, druggists, $500; Fl. Douglass, cigars, s25O; Barnes & Reid, bowling alley, slOO; George Taylor, carpenter s5O
 The fire was caused by 8 defective aue. By prompt action of the North ern Commercial Company fire brigade, that rendered valuable services before the-arrival of the fire department, the adjoining buildings were saved The thermometer was near the zero mark. Most of the damage on the stock was caused by water and ice.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
Juneau Politics Are Warm
 ing Up

Special Dispatch to Daily AlaskanJ
 Juneau. Oct. 30 Republican politics are at the boiling point in Juneau. The primary has been called to take place November 8, and there are two tickets in the field, headed respectively by John F. Nalony and John c. Heid- The Nalony faction opposes territorial government and the Held men are sup porting ,ho proposition. Both the leaders are candidates for national com mit.e6mlu.
 The campaign is the warmest that has ever taken place in this city in a political party.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
Yukon Temperature Drops
 Again

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. l Whitehorse tOct. 3O.-The temper ature on the Yukon showed another drop of several degrees yesterday, and it is still getting colder.
 The temperature is at freezing point, 32 above, at this place, and the river dropped to 37 inches above extreme low water.
 Photographic adyices from other Yuk- on points indicate as follows:
 Dawson-North wind, 6 above, 6 inch snow, very little ice.
 Ogilvia-Zero.
 Clear, north wind, 6 above Selwyn-Cloudy, calm, 6 above.
 Selkirk-Cloudy, calm, 15 above.
 Hootalinqua-Clear, 20 above.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
HfRE TODAY
COurt Officers Are Coming
 on Georgia

The court officers win arrive today oa -Is Georgia which is making a spe- caI trip % bring them Co Skagway. Seu..- members of the Juneau bar win come north with the officers Of the court.
 The C.1r-.. V1. sail from Juneau a- ~o'c-ecs -h.- morning. and she will sail oo -he return trip at s o'clock this evening. Shc win 1o Co Juneau from S<a-uay. calling at Haiues, and from Juneau ,1 Uo1aab. S.tka and other points Q. -be SIka run.
 Among those who win come from Ju- r..u on ,h. Georgia are.
 Judge er' Mrs Brown. Marshal and Mrs. Sla.r. Uuitet States Attorney and Mrs. Ha.ee. O.crs HUs, Deputy Mar -h.' N.N.r Deputy Clerk John J.. Clarke. .ou. S.euo-rapher and Mrs. Uar.a-. J.--. and Mrs. John B. Winn. Judge ". r. Crews. J.. H. Cobb, Depu- v District Attorney Thomas R. Lyons, T. r, Gillette ardo.hars
 l.-. o -.a court officers have en- -.-.r apartments at che Pullen house.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

of the river sufficiently to help things materially with the boats that were stuck. The Columbian, which was hung mp on a bar at Indian river for some time, got of yesterday with the assistance of the Zealandim, and went into Dawson with her cargo. The Bailey, which had been stuck at Kirk mans, got of today, and should be in Dawson by midnight The Victorian
 was aaoat again today and insteamboat slough. She had removed her cargo,
 but 1t was asthought she would be reload ed and taken to Dawson for the winter. The only boat from which nothing was
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
Gota Long Term

Hubert Weisner was convicted at Dawson of the charge of attempting to murder T.W, Rodenrich with strych- nine placed in food. He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Justice Craig. Weisner told the judge he would prefer hanging, as the sentence is practically lie imprisonment.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
SUDDEN TURN IN WEATHER MIGHT
 KEEP ALL THE BOATS AT DAWSON
Temperature Falls Again Running Thick Full Length o Yuon--Columblan and Bailey Reach DawsOn--Votorlan
 and Canadian May Make It.

heard today was the Canadian, and it was thought that the zealandian was going to her assistance. The Cana dian was stuck fast when last heard from, but like the Bailey, she might have gotten off this morning.
 It was the purpose Of Superintendent scharschmidt to have the Columbian come up the river when he heard that she was in Dawson, but when the mat ter was put up to Capt. Turner this morning, he was afraid to tackle the proposition.
 The sudden turn in the weather this evening may stop the La France, Grim mins and PrOspector
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Special Dispatch to Daily AlaskanI
 Whitehorse Oct. 3O.-The weather has again turned cold, and ice is rum ming thick tonight the full length of the Yukon river from Whitehorse to Dawson. Itis not now believed that the boats that were to be sent up the river from Dawson will come. How ever, the LaFrance sailed last night with 30 passengers, and the Wilbur Crimmins and the Prospector were to sail today, but it has not been learned that they have left Dawson.
 The warm weather of the last few days resulted in causing a clearing up
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
FIRST ONE
Chritsmas Goods Are On
 Display

The Skagway News Company is the first of the Skagway houses to dispyay holidays goods, and while the supply that is offered to the public is large, it is advertised only as the first ship ment. The goods were purchased by Mrs. Shorthill who spent @ considerable portion of the summer and fall in Chi cago, buying for this house and its ally, the Ladies' Bazaar. The stock that is on display is compliment to Mrs. Shorthul's business judgment, and to her knowledge of the Skagway trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
PRICE 10 GENTS
STUCK FAST
W. H. IsOm Caught in BehP-
 ing Sea Ice

Word has been received at St. Mi- chael that the North American Trans portation & Trading Company's fine river steamer Will H. Isom, has been caught in the ice outside of the river, on the flats, and there is danger that she will not be able to get into the ca- nal, where she was to have laid up for the winter.
 She had l2 passengers on board, in addition to her large crew, and the messenger she sent in brought word that she had only two days provisions on board. She Was about 9 miles from St. Michael.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
DOWN AGAIN FOR SlTKA
Marines Arrive for Alaska
 Service

Fifteen marines arrived on the Dol phin yesterday for service in Alaska. They came from Mare island, in San Francisco bay, and will leave on the Georgia for Sitka, where they will be stationed. The men are in charge of sergeant, and they are enjoying their short stay in Skagway. They will be here all of today.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
DOLPHIN IN
The White Flyer Gets In on
 Time

Tho Dolphin arrived yesterday alter noon at four o'clck with seven through passengers and about 40 tons of freight, ,he latter alI being for local people, Sine also had one days mail.
 The Dolphin wir sail this evening at about 6o'cl0ck. She should have quite a bunch of passengers out, as a train load should arrive from Atlin tonight
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
LOOK OUT
Things Not of Earth Reign
 Tonight

Tonight win be Halloween, the occo- sion upon which Che witches, sprites and other uucauny things are supposed Co come to earth with impuniy to make all sorts Of revelations. Matrimonial futures constitute large share of the stock in trade of these gobblins. The day Is at it's best in Scotland. bat the Scots have taken it with them Co the uttermost corners Of the earth.
 In the United States the small boy, depending upon the popular supersti- tion Co relieve him of the possibility of an explanation for misdeeds, hasadopted Halloween as his very own for the pu- pose of playing unusual pranks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
GETS HOT ONE DEAD BIG FIRE
Yukon Winter Claims It's
 First Victim.

A barge captain named W. R. Green froze to death at St. Michael, Oct. n. He was buried next day by his em- ployers, the Northern Commercial Com pany
 Green was at the head of the bay about three miles from town, and was caught out in the snow squall when the thermometer was about l2 degrees be- low freezing, He was out 3G hours be- fore be was found
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
TOO ROUGH
Cleaner Had to Postpone
 Last Trip

Special Dispatch to Daily Aiaskanl
 Whiteh0rse, Oct. 3o The Cleaner did not get away from Atlin until to- day, SO she will connect with the train for Skagway tomorrow morning. She win leave Caribou on her last trip for Atln tomorrow, after the arrival of che train from Skagway She will not carry freight, but will take passengers, mail and express.
 The Cleaner win arrive on her last trip Tuesday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
Dawson Prices High

Living in Dawson will b9 high thi winter. Commodities caused by the shortage are steadily advancing. Pota- toes are b cents a pound, eggs are sls a case, ham 35 cents a pound. cream s9 a case and beef and pork 40 to 65 cents pound.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
Lost for Four Days

J. c. Squarebriggs, of Atlin, was lost for four days on the way from Big Horn to Log Cabin, without anything to eat. He was seven days making the trip, and he ate all the grub he had the first three days out. He was almost per ished when picked up by Engineer Me Gee, who brought him into SkagwaY. Mr. Squarebriggs will leave for Van cOuver on the Dolphin.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
SKAGWAY WEATHER

For the 24 hours preceding 6 o'clock D. .n., Cc.OJcr 50, lJJJ: Highest temperature 42 above. Lowest temperature, 35 abOge.
 II. D. Clark,
 '. s. YU.-n.arY Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Friday morning, two s10 gold pieces, between Ninth avenue and Main street and down town. Suitable reward. Mrs. Frank Young Ninth avenue and Man street. 10-3l-ti l
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
NEW WAY
Another Source of Revenue
 Discovered at Nome

\. .r.u-ute hl, been passed by the N.. .. council. imposing a license ... . --- year al transportation e.H...- ar persons who keep and
 -r. .. oNce or desk room in N.u. ur -He purpose ot selling tickets .. He... freight for transportation
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
ClouluE Ont Ladios' shOo,.

Closing out sale of Ladies and Mis- ses shoes at w. Fl. RObertson's will con- tnue all this week A fine line of shoes cheaper than eastern prices.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

My special sale of millinery will con- tinue all this week. Pattern and street hats are greatly reduced.
 MRS. R. c. ALLEN, tf Broadway Millinery Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
Prlnoosssails

The Princess May sailed for the south at o'clock yesterday afternoon with G] passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
FosaIo

Lumber, sawdust and shingles for sale at the Monogram Liquor House. ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31
For Rent

For Rent Cheap Two elegant fur uished cottages, within two blocks of sch0olh0use. Inquire a- che Shagway Laundry. lo-ll-ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Bows lisle thread bicycle hose, 20c per pair, at W. H. Robertson's. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Have you seen the Moose Hide Sofa Pillows at Case 6 Draper's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Ell. Clayson 65 Co. carry the larg- est stock of mems furnishing goods in Alaska.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Earl S Wilson's collars and cuffs at Conway's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Clayson & Co. carry the largest stock Of OvercOats in town.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Dolls by the hundreds at Santa Clauses supply house. Skagway News Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

We have what the boys and girls want. Skagway News Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Alaskans for sale in Haines al Sewelps drug store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-31

Is your washing saJitactOryY Are your clothes torn? If no or yes, try the SkagWay Hand Laundry, and you will be satisfied. 32O
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