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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
WRECK AT LAMAR.
Santa Fe Main Line Track Was
Blocked Several Hours.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. 1.-The Santa
Fe California train No. due to arrive
at the union depot at 5.05 O'Clock Mon
day afternoon arrived at about s
o'clock this morning. Last night 1t
was marked indefinitely late"
The Santa Fe's California train No 8
due to arrive at Z O'Clock may reach
between Denver and Chicago over the
Santa Fe. which was due to arrive at
6:25 o'clock Monday evening arrived
this morning.
All three trains were delayed by a
freight wreck near La Junta, Colo. Tne
tracks are clear now.
All of the Santa Fe trains are handi-
capped in making up speed just now
because nearly every passenger train
loupe district has from one to four ex-
press cars loaded with Rocky Ford can
taloupes. The melons are so perish
able that they have to be rushed to the
eastern markets
The wreck referred to in the above
press dispatch from Kansas City occurr-
ed at Lamar. Col, early Monday morn
ing. An eastbound extra freight left
the track at that point and the main
line was blocked for several hours.
About eight cars left the track but no
one was hurt. The cause of the wreck
is unknown here.
Santa Fe officials here deny that their
trains are late as the result of the
heavy melon shipments from Rocky
Ford They saw that it takes no time
to attach the refrigerator cars in which
the melons are shipped These cars are
designed especially for passenger service
and can be handled the same as a pas
senger coach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
TEXT BOOK MEN HERE.
They Will Make Adoptions and Go
Home Tonight

The State Text Book Commission is
in session today for the approval of
apparatus for use in the public schools.
This is an adjourned session of the
meeting held last spring at which time
the board was enjoined from acting by
George w. Crane. Later the injunction
was dissolved and the board can now
go ahead and act is it pleases.
Madden of Emporia, and Superintend-
ent Kendrick are not present at the
meeting today. Today is the last day
of the special session allowed by law
for the text book commission to meet.
although Superintendent Dayhoff can
call another one if he sees fit Most of
the members want to finish the business
toni=ht
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
IN ANNUAL CONCLAVE.
Two Thousand Knights Templar at
Peoria, Ill.

Peoria, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-The 47th annual
conclave of the grand commandery
Knights Tem2lar of the state of Illi-
nois opened in this city today with 1000
knights present, The parade this morn
ing was magnificent pageant in which
1.500 marchers and IL bands took part.
The column was reviewed by Grand
Commander Purinton and his staff.
Following the Parade the grand COM
mandery was opened in full state in the
Masonic temple. The election of Off
GERS will take place tomorrow and
Alonzo S. Wilderman, of Belleville. will
be elected grand commander There
will be a military ball in the Coliseum
tonight to which 1000 invita- ations have
been issueG.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Barred by Japan,s Guns.

Pekin, Sept. IA telegram has been
received here announcing that the
steamer Stanley Dollar, formerly a
Danish vessel. but now owned by an
American. sent by a Russian company
from Tien Tsin to Yongampho, at the
mouth of the Yalu river, Corea, with
cargo ST lumber from the Russian
concessions on the Yalu river was pre-
vented from entering the port by a
japanese gunboat, whose comma nder
said Yongampho was not an open por*
and that no foreign merchant vessels
had rirht to enter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
TWO. NEW BANKS.
One Is at Mulberry and the other at
Utica.

Applications have beer filed with the
State Charter Board for charters for
two new state banks. One is the Citi-
zens State Bank of Mulberry. with
capital stock of $4,000. 1t is backed by
J. d. Stream. cashier of the City Ma
tional bank of Kansas City. The other
is the Citizens State bank of Utica.
capitalized at $4,000. with J. c. Hoffer
as the chief man behind il.
NO applications for state banks are
now received If they are to have less
than $4,000, but most of the banks with
a capital less than that are increasing
to $4,000 OF more, in compliance with
the new banking law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01

win against him by simply quoting
against him the arguments now being
used by the Curtis Republican papers.
F. F. Bracken of Barnard and A r.
Buick of Sylvan Grove are announced
as candidates for state senator in Lin
coin county, but the other three counties
in the district-Osborne. Russell and Els
worth-will probably have candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Fashion show Opens.

New York. Sept 1.-The fashion show
opened last night at Madison Square
garden. for run of two weeks. with
great crowd in attendance. The floor
space and first balcony were given over
10 exhibitors of Womens wearing ap-
parel from all over the country and
Europe The show which Is the first of
its kind ever given in this country was
formally opened by Charles " Bernes,
President of the board of aldermen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Crack Pistol Shots compete.

Chicago. Sept. 1.-Crack pistol shots
of the army in the cavalry and infan-
try branches of the service competed
this morning in the pistol shoot at FIT.
Sheridan. Sergeant Howe, of the
Eighth cavalry, made total of 274
points out of a possible 300 and
Sergeant Whiteworth, of the First in
fantry, totalled 271 points. The compe-
tition is open to the officers and men of
the arrny
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Two New Cardinals.

Chicago. Sept. 1.-Wm. ]. Onahan of
this city who returned today from
Rome is authority for the statement
that two additional cardinals will be
created in the United States. Mr.. Ona-
han was a friend OF Leo XIII and no
layman in the country stands higher
in the Catholic church than he. Mr..
-Onahan would not discuss the names
of the men who are to be appointed
and would not even admit that he knew
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Letter Carriers in Session.

Syracuse. N. Y, Sept 1.-The early
session of the Letter Carriers associa-
ton today was devoted to a spirited
contest over the seating of the dele
cations from New York and Chicago.
AS matters stand it looks as if Port
land, Ore. win be the next convention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Shot ais Daughter by Accident.

Otsego. Mich. Sept. duncan Swan
accidentally shot and killed his daugh-
ter Mary yesterday Swan had been
troubled with crows in his corn, yes
terday he saw the stalks moving and
thinking crows were in the patch again,
discharged his shot gun at the moving
corn. To his horror his daughter
screamed. and he found that he had
shot her in the breast. She was gath
ering corn for dinner and her father
did not know it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Will Meet in st. Louis.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 1.-Today's ses-
sion of the convention of the Army of
the Philippines was devoted to hearing
several lengthy reports on routine busi-
ness St Louis was selected as the
place for holding the next convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
A Big Cotton Cron.

New Orleans, Sept. III. G.. Hester,
secretary of the New Orleans cotton
exchange. announced this morning that
the American crop for the season of
lsO2-03 amounted to 1927, $50 bales.
against 10 $50. $50 last year. 1888, ,422
the wear before and 1886, 416 in the sea-
scr, of 1Sqq-1qOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
KNIGHTS of Malta Meet.

Mount Vernon, N. Y, Sept. 1.-The
twenty-eighth convocation of the chap
ter general of the Knights of St. John
and Malta convened in this city today.
Eight hundred delegates were present
from all parts of the United States and
Canada The convention will remain
until E'ridaN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
packages
MILES ia a Box

Boston. Sept. Repeated applause
greeted Edward Harrigan's new play.
ssUnder Cover" at the Boston theatre
last night The audience was large
one and the witty lines of the play
kent it laughing continually. All the
songs are catchy and were encored
again and again. Lieutenant General
Nelson A. Miles occupied a box.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
snooting at See Girt.

Sea Girt, N. J., Sept. l-Everything is
in readiness for the formal opening of
the military shooting tournament to-
morrow. The firing tomorrow Win be
confined to 25 individual competitors.
Shooting in the national trophy match,
the big event of the meet will occur
Senter1ber s and g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
can,t Agree with chamberlain.

London. Sept. 1.-The Westminster
Gazette says it hears the Duke of Dew
onshire, lberal-unionist. lord president
of the council will announce definitely at
the forthcoming cabinet his disagree
ment with the fiscal proposals of Mr.
Chamberlain and will then retire from
the cabinet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Parks Il out Already.

Parks. the New York walking delegate,
convicted of extortion. was released
from Sing Sing prison today on GER
tiscate of reasonable doubt He was
taken to New York by a deputy sheriff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Monument to Gosnold.

Gosnold, Mass, Sept. IA shaft of
native boulders erected on the islet in
Cuttyhunk pond to mark the spot where
in 1902 Bartholomew Gosnold landed
with his % men and founded the first
English settlement in New England and
the second in America, was dedicated
with appropriate exercises today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Az Eight Hour Resolution.

Youngstown. Ohio. Sent. 1.-The Ma
tional Associat ton of Furnace Workers
opened its annual convention here to-
day with 100 delegates in attendance.
Among the resolutions to be presented
will be the adoption of an eight hour
tusn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
TOO MUCH COAL.
OverStOcked Market Leads to
Closing of Four COIIieries.

shamokin Pa. Sept. LIN accordance
with orders issued last week, four col
lieries of the Union Coal company, en-
pIoying 5000 men and boys. were closed
down for an indefinite period today on
account of the overstocked coal market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Fre,pht Handlers Strike.

New Orleans, Sept. 1.-The members
of the freight handlers union, about 500
in number, went on strike today. They
asked 40 cents an hour. which was re-
fused The strike more especially af-
fects the Southern Pacific company at
this time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
s+arta q swim Channel.

Dover. England. Sept. Montague
HoIbein started from here at O'Clock
this evening to swim across the chan
mel. The weather and water conditions
were favorable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
It's First Convention.

Saratoga, N Y, Sept 1.-The Ameri-
can Railway Mechanical & Electrical
association, which organized in Cleve-
| land last February began its first con-
vention here today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Treasury Statement.

Washington, Sept. 1.-Today's state
ment of the treasury balances in the
general fund exclusive of the $3.50. .000, ,00C
gold reserve in the division of redemD-
ltioa shows: available cash balances
t2s9, $50, I'll; gold, $l0S, POP. .s71."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
The Cleveland's Speed Test.

Portland, Me, Sept 1.-The cruiser
Cleveland, with the builders and gov
ernment officials aboard, left here today
to make her official speed test over the
Cape Ann course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
ALondon Man Heard.

New York, Sept 1.-At the second
days session of the fourth information
al congress of actuaries, the first paper
discussed was that by Ralph p. Pardy,
delegate of the institute of actuaries,
London
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Carnegie Presides.

Barrow in -Furness. England, Sept. /
The autumn conference of the iron and
steel institute opened here today under
the presidency of Andrew Carnegie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, Sept. IL a. m. tempera-
lures: New York 81; Boston 81: Phila-
deIphia g.; Washington "a; Chicago 81;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-01
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Sept Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight ana We'd
nesday; slightly warmer in southeast
portion tonight; southeriy winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
EXPLAIN GIRLS DISAPPEARANCE.
Police Arrest Barge Men in Hoboken-They
Come Here Willingly.

Detectives Vance and Gallagher went to Ho-
boken yesterday and arrested the two men who
were on the railroad barge which little Cathe-
rine Bilquin was last seen before she disappeared
Sunday. Both of the men came back 10 New
York with the detectives willingly. They described
themselves Daniel Cavanaugh, married, with
six children. captain of the barge living at No.
d4 West Forty-eghth-st.. and Patrick Welch.
single, of No. ID India-st., GreenpOnt They were
held on Mrs. Bilquin's complaint being
cerned in the disappearance of her child
Lizzie Cashier. the other child who was with
the two Bquin girls. identified Cavanaugh and
Welch as the men who were the boat, She said
that Cavanaugh was the only who paid any
attention to Catherine Bauin, and that he treated
her nicely. She asked him for penny. and he
gave her one Then she asked for another penny.
Cavanaugh told the detectives that no knew
child. He said that, like many other children.
they came PLAYING about his ba' sc on Sunday;
that he had treated them pleasantly being father
three pennies He said that in order to brighten
them away he had taken little Catherine TO the
forward part of the boat and had shown her the
dark hold. They then went away, he says. to
the steamer Angler come in. Later Annie Bilquin
and Lizzie Cashier returned and asked where
Catherine was. He told them he did not know,
and they went away.
Both men will be arraigned in YorBvtlle court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
FOR GRAvEsEND ICE PLANT, $4,000.
Dady Stopped Bidding for 1t at $4,000
Established by McKane.

The plant of the Gravesend Hygienic Ice Com
pany at Coney Island, established by John Y
McKane was sold at auction yesterday in the
Real Estate Exchange. Brooklyn, TO Edward c.
Wilson, for $1,000 1t was offered under fore
closure proceedings instituted by Mr.. Wilson, who
held a mortgage which with interest, amounted
TO about $4,000 The Hamilton Trust Company
and Michael j. Dady. as president of the ice COM
pany. were made codefendants. 1t was thought
that Mr. Dady would buy in the property but he
stopped bidding at $1,000
After the sale Macintosh Kellogg. counsel for
Mr. Wilson, said:
We haven't decided what Will be done with the
plant for the reason that we did not expect to
get it. 1t surprise to US that Dady did not
buv ii In You know. Dady, who owned three
ffths of the stock. has had charge OF the plant
and until we go down and look it won't
know in what shape he left It,
The authorities OF the Water Department some
time ago declared that the plant Of the Gravesend
HYGIENE Ice Company being supplied with
water through unmetered pipes secretly connected
with the Neptune-ave. main. The bill presented
by the city for the unmetered water after an IN
yestigation, it is said, has not yet been paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
P. j. EGAN SAYS HE HAS FOUND WATCH
Stolen from Former Minister to Chill in
Broadway on August l.

Patrick ]. Egan, American minister to Chill
jefferson Market court yesterday against Canal
ST. pawnbroker. Mr.. Egan declared that the pawn
broker had in his shop valuable memorial watch
which was stolen from the former minister while
he standing in front Of the Astor House watch
ing the Swedish parade August l. The watch
was presented TO Mr.. Egan about twenty years
ago by the Irish Nationalist party in Dublin. II
bears Mr.. Egan's name, together with an inscrip-
ton commemorative OF the occasion.
1t appears that the thief who pawned the watch
Dragged in saloon near the pawnshop that he
had stolen prominent mans timepiece and OBJ
taiaed $50 It, The bartender learned Mr.. Egans
finally reached Mr.. Egan OF the whereabouts OF
his tmepiece.
The pawnbroker refused TO give the watch up.
The man who pawned IL gave the OF Egan,
and thus alayed the pawnbroker's suspicion The
hearing was adjourned until August 90 Magistrate
Breen warned the pawnbroker not to dispose OF the
watch in the mean time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
sTEINHARDT SEES TELEGRAPH WIRES.
They Go from Racetrack, He Says, and He
Will Investigate-Case Postponed.

Benjamin Stelnhardt, of the law firm of Howe &
Humme declared yesterday that he would not let
up his fight against the racetracks In this State.
which he declares. are violating the laws OF the
state by openly allowing betting to take place
the track grounds. Yesterday proceedings against
Robert Butte, a Pinkerton special policeman. &C
cused of violating his office by standing in front
of Sol Lichtensteins bookmakng stand at the
racetrack June a. and shouting to the people
to come up and place their bets postponed
until September in Magistrate Tighe's court. Mr..
Stenhardt is proceeding against the policeman on
behalf of Henry Goldman. the complainant in the
case.
Another of delay and delay" said Mr.
Stenhardt yesterday but will win out in the
end if l not very much mistaken" Mr.. Stein
hardt declared he had made important discovery
on Monday. Il hnd,' said he that the Western
Unon Telegraph Company is paying the racetrack
people $3.50 a day for the prisvege of having it's
wires at the racetrack. Where these wires go to
| leave the public to guess. I am issuing sub
Doenas several important witnesses in the mat
ter. and intend TO bring it prominently before the
public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
WIVES NOT TO LET STRAUSS ESCAPE.
Story That Criminal Action Against Missing
Lawyer Is To Be Abandoned Denied.

Francis William Russell counsel for Mrs. Mar
garet Strauss. one of the three wives of Baldwin
F. Strauss the Brooklyn lawyer. announced yes
terday that he would bring criminal proceedings
for bgamy against Mr.. Strauss soon as his
clients civil suit for divorce against the lawyer has
been disposed of. Mr.. Russell denied emphaticaIIy
the that settlement OF the case had been
made and the divorce proceedings of Mrs. Mar
garet Strauss dropped. Mr.. Russell also said that
he believed to be untrue the story that Baldwin F.
Strauss had settled with his superhuous wives
would take up his residence again with Mrs Ida
Perkins Strauss, who has been known wife
No. 2" He continued:
So far I know Strauss has been living with his
mother No. 107 West One-hundred- and thirty
second-st., but where he is I do not know
The attempt to serve him by publication in divorce
proceedings will not be abandoned by us, as has
been stated. l hourly expecting a communca-
ton from the lawyer of Ida Perkins Strauss who
threatens 10 intervene in my clients divorce pro-
ceedings. You say for my client that abso-
lutely settlement has been made. Ny client is
a wealthy woman and money is compensation
to her. anyway. What she desires is to eXtricate
herself entirely from this embarrassing matrimonial
situation, and this she can only do by an absolute
divorce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
NO LONGER IN CoMPANY's SERVICE.
Erie Official at Jersey City Who Was Blinded
by Ammonia at Office Is Supplanted.

Charles Z. Ross. for some years passenger agent
for the Erie railroad at the Jersey City station
was yesterday suppanted by W. f. Taber. who
for fourteen years has been agent at Newburg
Mr. Taber declines discuss his transfer. He says
he IS simply obeying orders. From the various
officials of the company in Jersey City the reply
to questions is: Mr.. Ross is longer in the
vice of the company
On July Mr.. Ross was the central figure In a
peculiar happening in the ticket office in the sta
ton. He seated at his desk and a ticket seller
disposing of tickets at the window when the
latter heard cry and fall. Running around the
ticket rack he found Mr.. Ross rising from the
floor. Mr. Ross said that some one had entered
the compartment and placed a cloth saturated
with ammonia across his eyes The ammonia
soaked cloth and bottle which mad contained
ammonia were found The police and railroad Of
hcials made investigation. but failed to obtain
any light upon the case. 1t was supposed the out
cry made by Mr.. Ross foiIed the assailant In an
effort to get the cash in the safe This con-
siderable amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
AMM0N TAKEN TO SING SING.
Objected to Going With Ordinary Prisoners
It Is Said.

Robert A. Ammon, convicted OF receiving stolen
goods in connection with the Franklin Syndicate. of
which William F. Miller was the head, was yester-
day taken from the Tombs Prison to Sing Sing,
where he will serve a sentence Of not less than
four years and four months and not more than
four years and six months
Ammon's removal from the Tombs Prison. where
ne has been for six weeks. took place quietly it
not being expected that the convicted lawyer would
be taken away until to-day Ammon in the
custody of Deputy Sheriff Bell and was not hand
cuffed. The lawyer dark sack suit. drab
cclored hat and smoking cigar. Bell and his
prisoner boarded a Fourth-ave. car in front of the
prison and the Grand Central Station,
where they took a train for Sing Sing.
Ammon's departure for Sing Sing yesterday came
complete surprise 10 many persons. 1t was
learned that the convicted lawyer had requested
that he be taken TO prison yesterday that ne
would not have to mix with the usual batch of
prisoners who are taken up on Wednesdays and
FRIDAYS.