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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-28

"He appears to be thoroughly cowed -
remarked the western hero as he turned
III mis- saddle and watched the herd OF
cattle trample the villain under foot
Princeton TIGER.
Us sure I don't quite understand it,
Charley. dear said young Mrs. Torlzins.
What don't you understands"
.'Why people insist on calling the horse
mans truest friend after what he does to
people at the race track. Wa shington
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-28

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biliOusness and
sick headache.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-28

The ability to see all comes from tn
seeking in the beginning for the tru
sight and true knowledge--Re L. \
IVatSor T1niscOpaI (hillicathe q
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
BLAZE AT MACON, GA.
Brown Wagon Factory Gutted-Loss of
$4,000.

Macon, Ca, Oct. 21.-Fire gutted
the, main building of the Brown Wag-
on factory ON Cherry street, between
Fourth and Fifth streets, last night,
entailing loss of something like $685.
900.
In it were the offices and an abun-
dance of material, finished and unfin-
ished. Alongside the main building Is
a two story, corrugated iron structure
nearly twice the size of the brick.
The fire was well under way in the
rear of the brick building when the
alarm was rung in and but for the
hard and efficient work of the fire de-
partment the entire block would In
all probability have been swept away
Adjoining the factory was the Ar
mour Packing company, and near by
are the Central railway cotton sheds,
and the FELTON, & MAssee Lumber
Mills.
There was scarcity of water and
at one time it looked as though the
entire block was doomed.
The Brown company carried an in.
surance of $4,000.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
HARRIS TO HANG NOV. 1s.
Murderer OF Atlanta Policeman Gets
Quick Sentence.

Atlanta, Oct 21-John Harris, muir
derer of Policeman Hans Drasbach,
was tried, found guilty and sentenc-
ed to be hung, all in about six hours
yesterday. "
The date set for the hanging was
Friday November 13, between the
hours OF 10 a. m. and 2 p. IN. At
torneys S. c.. Crane and Frank Walk
er, who defended hiR, announced,
however, that they would file motion
for a new trial at once, and if the
motion was denied, appeal the case to
the supreme court
AT no time did Harris deny his
guilty and both in his statement dur
Ing the trial and just before sentence
was passed he frequently repeated
the words: Il wish to plead guilty.
l killed him. His attorneys devot-
ed their efforts to a verdict of man
slaughter.
There were hundreds of spectators
present in the court room during the
trial and when the case was called,
shortly after o'clock, there was
scarcely room to stand within the bar
or at the railing surrounding it.
A motion for a continuance was
made by Attorney Crane at the open.
ing of the case, but the continuance
was denied.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22

Savannah, Ga, Oct. 21.-The strike
OF the freight handlers of the Mer.
chant and Miners Transportation com.
pany which has been on for two or
three weeks has extended to the
Ocean Steamship company, when be.
tween 200 and 300 Of its employees
walked out They had made demands
like those of the Merchants and Mi.
ners' employees, which the company
had refused. The Ocean Steamship
company and the Merchant and N
ners' both hope to win. The situa.
ton has grown serious for them. how.
ever, and hard work is needed to load
and unload the vessels with the de.
pleted force.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
ANGLO-FRENCH TREATY.
Baron De EsternelIe de Constant
Sneaks of Conditions

Speaks of Conditions.
New York, Oct. 21.-In regard to
the Anglo-French arbitration treaty
just concluded, Baron D'Esternelles de
Constant is quoted by a Herald dis
patch from Paris as having said:
This convention is only the begin,
ming of what is in store. Negotiations
are in progress for our other treaties
of a similar nature with Italy, Hol.
land, Sweden and Norway. There is
nothing in the way for q speedy con
clusion Of such treaty with Italy.
In few months, perhaps teven earli-
er, the clauses will be settled and the
agreement may be published before
the visit of President Loubet to the
city of Rome.
"As regards Holland, the govern.
ment of that country as we'll as of
Sweden and Norway had, probably, a
treaty under consideration long ago,
but no action was taken in the Imat.
ter by France. This is now being
done
''The United States helped the cause
of peace by submitting the first case
to the Hague tribunal, and 1 believe
American statesmen would do well to
come into closer contact with Europe.
On this ground l have been invited to
visit America next year l shall GO
to the st. Louis fair and deliver a
series of lectures on the. subject. 7
main object will be to obtain the for.
nation in America of a group of con.
gressmen favorable to arbitrationA who
will afterward visit France and help
the great movement for the world,
wide adoption of arbitration between
nations"
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
Minister Barrett Talks of Conditions
In Far East


New York, Oct.e 21-John Barrett,
United States minister to Argentina,
has arrived here enroute to his post
at Buenos Ayres, says a Herald dis
patch from London. Regarding the
situation in the Far East, Minister Bar
rett said:
Taking things as they are today
and judging from my own travels
would seem that Manchuria is that
portion of China which has the great
est potentialities Of trade and develop
ment for the future. Consequently
1t is not surprising that Russia should
wish to retain it's hold, that Japan
should oppose it's alienation from Chi
ma and that the United Staes should
view the situation with some concern
have so much confidence, however,
in the sagacity of both the Russian
and Japanese statesmen that l feel con.
f1dent that they will settle whatever
differences they have by peaceful
means"
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22

"The square peg in the round hole"
fguratively expresses the use of means
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Medical Discovery say 1--WE tried many
medicines with only temporary benefit.
It was not until we began the use of
Golden Medical Discovery that we
found complete and lasting cure"
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thus proving their genuineness.
rIt is with pleasure that tell you what DIR.
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Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Broken Rail Wrecks Train.

Columbus, Ca, Oct. 21.-Southern
freight train No. 164, Atlanta to Co
lumbus, Engineer KittrelI, was wreck.
ed near Midland, Ca, eight coal cars
being derailed Several of the cars
loaded with coal rolled down an en-
Dankment. The engine was not de.
rallied. The wreck was caused by a
broken rail, which was broken by
another freight train that passed
along few minutes before. No one
was injured in the wreck. The track
was cleared today, and passenger
trains, after having been off schedule
nearly all day, are on schedule again
tonight.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22

London, Oct. PA report was in
circulation on the Stock Exchange to-
day that the negotiations between
Russia and Japan had been broken off,
but the foreign office officials here
said today they had not heard any
thing confirmatory of the rumor.
This statement was made subse-
quent to a visit paid by Baron Haya-
shi to Foreign Minister Lans downe
this afternoon. The officials of the
foreign office added that athe report
was contrary to the trend of it's infor-
nation.
A dispach to Reuters Telegram COM
pany from Toxic says:
Russian military activity on the Co
rean frontiers is unabated The inn
portant newspapers take a gloomy
view. They are inclined 10 believe
Russia does not intend to fulfill her
repeated promises and declarations in
which case it will be incumbent of
Japan to take decisive steps for the
sake of her very existence
The Japanese gunboat Chfckai was
to have wintered at New Chwang, but
this arrangement has been counter
manded.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
City May Abroaate Contracts.

Opelika, Ala, Oct 21t-The city
council has before 1t the question OF
abrogating the contract of the city OF
with the telephone and electric com,
panies. The Bell telephone system
Is in use here with about 200 or more
subscribers, and the service is out OF
date and inefficient. The electric
company has a modern and expensive
plant, but its continual run OF bad
luck has caused it to give dissatis.
faction and there is much complaint
Petitions to the council are about to
result. In the contracts being broken
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
ALASKAN DECISION.
London Afternoon Papers Comment on
the Outcome.


London, Oct. 21.-The comment OF
the afternoon papers here On the Alas
kan boundary decision is similar to
that of the morning papers.
"Regrettable but honorable" sums
up the general tenor.
The st. James Gazette says ICON.
siders the fact that Chief Justice AL
vestone signed the award to be proof
of the correctness thereof The Ga
zette regrets that the Canadian com
missioners published an explanation oi
their position, appearing 10 cast re
Election on their colleagues, and The
Pail Mall Gazette comments on the
lack of dignity and self-pOssessior
shown by the Canadian commissioning
in declining to sign the treaty
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Case of U. S. Marshal Field.

Washington, Oct. 21-Attorney Gen
eral Knox today decided to advise the
president not to reopen the case OF
United States Marshal Field, of Yer
mont, recently dismissed for neglect
OF duty in connection with the escape
of three Cinnamon who were being
depOrted to China. The decision was
reached after hearing was given the
Vermont delegation in congress, Sen.
ators Dillingham; and Proctor and
Representative Foster and Haskins,
who urged consideration of the case.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22

East Lake, Ala, Dec. 8th, 1902

East Lake, Ala, Dec. 9Th, 1902.
Mr.. A. B. Girardeau, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that on Au-
gust 1st went to Verbena, Ala, to hold
series of meetings. Was at that time, and
had been for six weeks prior, so feeble was
scarcely able to preach. Mr.. F. A. Gulledge,
of Verbena, with whosesfamily was stop
ping, kindly offered me three bottles of
JOhnsOn's Chill and Fever Tonic, gratis.
accepted, and began the use of the Tonic at
once. Within three weeks was was much
better. In three weeks | had taken the
three bottles of Tonic and was fully we'll.
Took no other medicine then nor since, and
am in better health and heavier than for
the past fifteen years.
j. NJ. McCORD,
Pastor Verbena Baptist Church.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Burned to Death In Home

Brcokside, Ala, Oct. 21-A. c. Nc.
Avoy residing l mile east of this place
was burned to death in a fire which
destroyed his residence. The fire
was discovered by a train crew on
the Southern railway. A search dis
closed the burned body of McAvoy
McAvoy's family was temporarily alb
sent from hime.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
LANO. CRAFT RING
HAS BEEN UNEARTHED
Government Makes Rather
Startling Disclosures.
HEADQUARTERS ARE AT FRISCO.
1t is Alleged That the Ring Has Not
Only Acquired Base Land by Dunn
mics and Fraudulent Means, but Has
Debauched State Lard Officials.

DSpduCneQ STATE Lara OTIClalSs
Portland, Ore, Oct. 21.-The Ore
gonian today says:
he said, Ito cause a sensation. There
The government has unearthed a
stupendous land graft" ring that has
been carrying on business in every
well timbered area on the Pacific slope.
This ring has not only acquired base"
land by dummies and other fraudu-
lent means, it has debauched state land
officials, making them htrelings or
partners in the business, it has main
tanned in the general land office at
Washington agents whose duties were
to leak" information about proposed
reserves and other profitable matters
and by use of money has influenced
placing Of reserve boundaries to it's
own interests.
The central figures of this conspir-
acy are said to be in San Francisco.
William J. Burns, in the secret SER
vice in the treasury department and
A. B. Hughes, assistant attorney gen
0A al III INC lACSlIOl uepdI ImSnt, were
IN Portland last week gathering evi-
dence that will help the government
In prosecuting the instigators of the
conspiracy. They interviewed a num-
Der of men, who had been paid for
the use of their names IN applications
for state school lands, also certain
notaries public who are accused of GER
tifying false and fraudulent affidavits.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
MIN Permit mo TrifIinq.

New York, Oct. 21-Russia and
Augstria are not disposed to perm
trifing by the porte with regard to
the scheme for reforms in Macedonia,
says a Times dispatch from Vienna.
It is asserted here that if Turkey
attempts to procrastinate, recourse
will be had to effective means of per
suasion,
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
JAPANESE ARMY.
Cavalry Arm Weak, but Infantry in
Good Condition,


New York, Oct. 21.-A synopsis of
the situation in the Japanese army
published here, says the st. Peters
burg correspondent of The Times,
shows that its weakest point is tn
cavalry arm, the development of which
has been hampered by the lack of
horses and the want of suitable places
for exercises. The Russian caval
ry is seven times more numerous.
The japanese infantry is most ia.
vorable criticised. It's physical quail
tiles are on a much lower level.
warm countries, it is declared, the
Japanese infantrymen nave displayed
extraordinary powers of endurance,
but 1t would hardly likely show them
in cold climate.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Ready For Winter Cruise.

New York, Oct. 21-It is expected
that the vessels of the North Atlantic
squadron now undergoing repairs a
the New York navy yard, will bt
ready to start their winter cruise Dec
/. Rear Admiral Barker, command
ant of the navy yard, has just return
ed from Washington, where plans were
completed for the cruise.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
MississIppl Pension FIo,res.

Jackson, Miss, Oct 21.-Accordfng
to figures gotten out by the auditor
there are 1888 persons on the pension
rolls for Mississippi, an increase OF
753 over last year. The non-prefer-
red class will receive 1854 this year
There are $50 negroes on the rolls
who receive $4,000. The distribution
for Mississippi is 100000 a year.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
little More Cotton ID Ebert.

Elberton, Ca. Oct. 2O.--1'he cotton
crop is about gathered in some places
in this section It is being marketed
rapidly by some of the farmers. while
others are holding back. While the
crop Is nearly As good IS last year.
stEll ii tails ar short 0f what crop
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
EASTERN SITUATION
BECOMING CRITICAL
Reported That Russia and
Japan Severe Relations.
ANTIcIPATIoNs OF TROUBLE

Steamship and Railroad Companies
Are Reported To Have Been Notified
To Re In Readiness For Emerqen.
cies.
Yokohama, Oct 21.-The ministerial
conference, naval preparations and
notably, the appointment of Vice Ad-
miral Toga, known as a fighting ad-
mirai, to command the standing squad
ron, have led to a renewal of the an
ticipations of trouble.
Some decided developments in the
crisis is expected shortly.
The steamship and railroad compa
MES are reported to have been mott
fed to be in readiness for emergen-
cies.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Gives Birth to -Four.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Oc. 21.-Mrs Wi
liam Tate, a negro woman, % years
old, has given birth to four girl ba.
bies, all of normal size and weighing
slightly more than 61a pounds each.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Frost at Buchanan

buchanan, Ca, Oct. 21.-Quite
neaVy frost fell In this county Sun
DAY night, but is not likely that it
VIII affect the cotton crop, as there
Is absolutely no top crop In this sec
ffor
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Well known Theater Manager Dead.

New York, Oct William Gre.
han. formerly a well known theatrical
manager, is dead at his home in this
city. He was born in Ireland, So
years ago.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Injured IN Auto ACCIDENT

New York, Oct 21.-sir Francis
and Lady Wilmington, the latter q
cousin to the Duke of Marlborough,
have met with a serious mishap while
automobiling, says a Herald dispatch
from London. The chauffer mistool
the road in the darkness and ran the
machine down a steep hill and into a
mill race, where it overturned. Lady
Wilmington was pinioned underneath
and was rescued only after great eff
fort. She sustained conclusion oi
the brain. The chaffeur also was
seriously hurt. Sir Francis was only
Slightly injured.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22
Will Appeal Decision.

New York, Oct. 21-Counsel for the
government has announced that in
order to definitely settle the ques,
tion, the treasury department will ap.
peal to decision handed down by Gen.
eral Appraiser Somerville against the
decision of the collector of the port
to include in the dutiable value OF
certain classes Of goods imported from
France the amount of municipal taxes
exacted by by French authorities. The
question was fought out some time
ago before the United States circuit
court in Cincinnati, by the Rhein.
strom case, and decided adversely tc
the government, but the ruling was
unsatisfactory to both appraisers, and
the department also. It has been
decided to make new case.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-10-22

Statement Is Made'of Banks Resources
and Liabilities-Closing of Bank Has
Had Little Effect on Local Stock Elk.
change.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-08-14
UNCLE SAM INVESTIGATING
A NEW AND REMARKABLE WORM


fennel and ragweed do not seem to tax
the capacity of it's stomach.
Wheat fields over which II has pass
ed are weedei out as thoroughly as
farmer could do 1t. Corn fields remain
untouched while the vegetation be-
tween the stalks is cut down and
eaten.
The worm travels six to eight feet per
minute. In many places they number
100 to the square yard. On the farm s
near the coast they are spinning webs
with the apparent intention of turning
into new moth or butterfly. Millions
are being drowned in the irrigation
bitches which become almost choked
with bodies when the onward march
reaches them.
1t is claimed by persons connected
with the State Agricultural Bureau
that the worm is the product of moths
which were accidentally brought over
from China in the importations of Chi
nese vegetation by travellers from this
state.
Wherever the wonderful worm may
hold forth in it's original state 1t is
certainly proving a blessing to the
Washington farmers
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-08-14
KOHALA AND hILO
RAILWAY IS A co.

Ar n meeting of the Kohala & Hilo
Railway Company yesterday organiza-
ton was effected by election of the fol-
lowing officers:
President, Philip Peck of Hilo.
First e-President-John T. NOR
of Hilo.
Second e-President-Jacob f.
Brown of Honolulu
Treasurer-Cieorge H. Robertson OF
Honolulu.
Secretary-A. Lewis, Jr., of Honolulu.
Auditor-J. A. Gilman of Honolulu.
Directors-The above-named with the
following: Adam Lindsey of Hilo,
August Ahrens of Waipahu and John j.
Grace of Hilo.
The general offices of the company
will be in Honolulu, while branch Of
flee will be maintained in Hilo
At the present headquarters OF the
company, room 2O5 Judd building, 1t
was stated that President Peck had
gone back to Hilo to make immediate
arrangements for the instituting of
work on the road.
1t is expected to have the railway
extending from Hilo a hundred miles to
Mahukona, completed within two and
half years. No doubt sections Will be
opened for traffic in the meantime as
fast as built. The first one is hfteen
miles, from Hilo to Hakalau.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-08-14
WILDER TO STUDY
FORESTRY ABROAD

A commission has been issued to Ger
rit p. Wilder by the Board of Agri-
culture and Forestry, for the purpose
of giving him official recognizance
while making the grand tour of the
United States mainland and Europe,
The object is to give him the entry to
advanced forestry work abroad, as well
as to public agricultural services in
different countries, so that he may
bring home with him valuable informa-
ton and ideas.
Mr.. Wilder will study forestry in the
United States visiting the Vanderbilt
place at Bitmore, N. c.. and probably
other famous estates He takes with
him descriptions and photographs OF
varieties of mangoes, of which he will
try to obtain the correct names in
Washington. For instance, what Ii;
called the Manila mango here may be
something else, and If so the special
commissioner will endeavor to get its
right name.
In Germany Mr.. Wilder will look in
to the Black Forest and see what the
German Government is doing in for
estry
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-08-14
|NEW LIGHT ON THE
SINISTER CONSPIRACY

scheme loot the Allen indignation
in this Senator Cecil said yesterday that he had known
Samuel Parker quoted having advised Davis
to let the alone McCandless stated that told him
in advance of what he going do The estate loote had it
offered to take the young Allen contingent
Light is also thrown end of the Campbell estate
by the the San Francisco Sunday Bull
father brother Judge Gear had been employed
to attend tie the litigation That shows where
the Gear graft aachedbu does it show all?
The Hawaiian gazette., 1903-08-14

The agricultural department at
Washington has sent an expert to the
Pacific coast to investigate the habits
and general appetite of new worm,
which has made it's appearance In the
Walla Walla valley.
1t is probably the most remarka BILE
worm that was ever turned out from
the laboratory of nature. 1t is the
friend of the farmer. 1t Is the only
worm that has ever been known to
prefer noXious weeds to the sweet
cereals grown by the Washington hus-
bandman. No professor of wormitude
hereabouts has ever seen the like.
The worm is coming down the fertile
inland valleys in a crawling army a
hundred miles long and several miles
wide. Everywhere it's approach is
heralded with acclaim by the farmers.
There is talk among legislators of i'm
posing a fine for its destruction. 1t is
also possible that "wormeries' may be
started for its propagation.
In appearance it is a small drab COL
ored object with a striated back and an
incredible appetite for weeds. 1t eats
kirtle-burr as Mexican burro eats
thistles. Smartweed is pie for it; even