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The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
GOVERNMENT SUFFERS HEAVY
LOSSES THROUGH LAND FRAUDS

washington, July 2o-During no
previous year in the history of gov
efhment allotment of public lands.
I'M Der and mineral lands and home
stead grants have the sales aggregated
such large figure as during the last
nscal year, according to the returns
soon to be published by the Depart
ment OF the Interior, and which oc-
cupied the most prominent item of
government receipts in the fiscal re-
port issued recently by the Secretary
OF the Treasury.
Public land frauds have been dis
closed for many years. but recent
Investigations conducted by Commits
eloner OF Public Lands William A..
Richards have revealed a wholesale
disposal of government timber, miner
al, coal and other lands which was
not suspected when the investigation
began, after the dismissal of former
General Land Commissioner Binger
HtTmann, who has since been elected
Taember of Congress, after a warm
contest, during which he was charged
with maladministration of the public
land Office by his opponents.
AS result of the proof obtained of
iIduuuleuI transfers OF government
timber, mineral and coal lands in Cal.
eskprnia, Oregon, Washington, Colorado
New Mexico, Louisiana, Idaho, Kan
sas, Minnesota and other states, where
large tracts of public lands have been
disposed OF during the last fiscal year
special effort will be made by the
officials of the Department of the In
terror to have the timber and mineral
law repealed, owing to the incentive
to fraud under its provisions.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
TROOPS HURRYING
TO THERMOPOLIS

Denver, July 20:--A News special
from Meeteetse, Wyoming, last night
says:
Ben Minnick, a sheep owner, was
brutally murdered last February by q
number of persons at a point between
Meeteetse and Thermopolis, for alleged
transgressiOn of the stock rules be-
tween the cattle and sheep men. 1t Is
claimed upon good authority that the
slayers of Minnick are well known and
have been protected from arrest by
their prominence.
Yesterday Sheriff Fenton and Depu-
ty Sheriff A. l.. Stone, who have been
long investigating the case, concluded
that they had sufficient evidence
against several prominent cattle own
ers to warrant placing them under ar
rest They went over to Thermopolis
and secured the men, taking them to a
hotel in the town. :
Hearing of their arrest. party OF
cattlemen. friends of those under ar
rest, hastened to town and surrounded
the hotel. Before long large mob
had arrived, and the threat was gener
ally heard that Fenton would never
leave the place alive with his prison
ers. The situation grew more serious
hourly, until Fenton sent hurry call
to the governor, asking permission to
use the militia to restore peace and or
der. Fearing the troops would not ar
rive in time, he also apprised his
friends in neighboring towns Of his
predicament. Parties are forming as
rapidly as possible, and hurrying In the
direction of Thermopols
The imprisoning of the sheriff, com
ing directly on top of the murder at
Basin, has completely destroyed law
and order in this section of the coun-
try
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
Last Hours of the Dying Pope.

Rome. July 90 1.55 a. m, - Al
though the condition of the Pope is
unchanged and coma continues. all
about the vatican is quiet except the
apartments of the pontiff, it being
thought that a catastrophe will not
occur during the night A contribut-
ing element to the weakness of the
Pope has been his inability to take
nourishment When an attempt is
made to administer restoratives, al
though they are placed in his mouth,
he does not swallow them. The vat
lean has asked prayers for the august
head of the church at this supreme
moment.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

Evidence of frauds has accumulated
during the administration of Commis
sioner Richards and there has been .
general cleaning out of the depart
ment
are reported to be involved in the dis
of the general land Office are reticent
regarding their identities.
One of the recent indictments was
returned in Duluth against the firm Of
Swallow & Hopkins, in which a son-in-
law of Senator Clapp of Minnesota is
alleged to have been involved.
An effort was made at the last ses-
sion of Congress to repeal the timber
and mineral act, but it failed, owing to
the opposition OF coteries of members
on both sides of Congress, who osten-
sibly based their opposition on the
ground that it would deprive the gov
ernment of valuable sources of rev.
enue with which to promote frriga-
tion, as the proceeds from public land
sales are devoted to that purpose.
Under the timber and mineral land
act of 1878 valuable lands bearing fine
timber and minerals are sold for $3.50
an acre and each applicant is permit.
ted to buy 160 acres, with the right to
sell. Owing to the rapid rise of land
values In the West, and the develop
ment of timber and mineral lands, the
values of these government lands have
increased greatly, SO that spectators
and firms who have violated the law
by colonizing lands and substituting
''straw applicants" have made profits
! of from $50 to 5000 an acre.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
TWO CONVICTED MURDERERS
LYNCHED AT BASIN, WYOMING

less torture was resorted to. Walters
was shot instantly.
The mob next found German, whose
body was pierced by five bullets and
was left presumab bly, dead He fingered,
however. until 8 o'clock this morning,
when he died
James German murdered his brother,
Tom German. on Broken Back creek,
a year ago. He went to reside with his
brother and became infatuated with his
brothers wife. Mrs. German returned
his affection and together they coolly
planned to murder the husband and
brother.
]. P. Walters was formerly =
wealthy mining man and merchant in
the Black Hills. Drink weakened his
mind and he lost his fortune Three
years ago this summer he followed Mrs
Agnes L. Hoover to Thermopolis, Wy
oming. and demanded that she marry
him. He had been paying attentions to
her for some time and she objected. He
demanded final answer and she re-
fused. whereupon he shot her dead.
The tragedy occurred in the street and
was witnessed by number Of persons
Walters was tried and convicted and
sentenced to be hanged, but got stay
of execution pending an investigation
into his sanity.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
Colorado Man Vice President.

Butte, Mont. July l9.-The canvass
ing board of the American Labor union
yesterday practically completed the
work Of counting the vote cast for
officers of the association June 20.
The result shows the election of Dan
Mcdonald, Butte. as president; David
c. Coates, Denver, vice-pres!dent. and
Clarence Smith, Butte. secretary-treas-
urer F. w. OFT of Laramie. Wyo,. and
NJ. Z. White Of Leadville. Colorado.
are elected members of the executive
committee.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

Have you anything to say" asked
the Kentucky judge, before sentence
is pronounced2" No" replied the
fendist, but you'll hear from my
friends II the sentence you pronounce
don't happen to give satisfaction"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
First Ccre. Eisst Served.

We would rather sell our fine san
Luis valley lands 10 Colorado farmers.
Best water rights, fertile soil low
prices. easy terms. If easterners come
frst-and they're coming fast-we VIII
sell 10 them, Of course, Send for Our
new booklet and see what you're mss
ing, The Colorado Bureau OF lmmi gIa-
ton. GIG Majestic Bldg. Denver, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

ANY objection to my smoking here
asked the extensively cheerful man as
the vessel gave another disquieting
lurch. None" replied the pale chap
in the steamer chair, ''here-or here
after"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

Brldesmaid-"fou poor frightened
darling. You looked scared to death
at the altar Bride "Yes, George
trembled so was dreadfully afraid
he'd lose courage and run away"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

fiko's Cure for Consumption Is an infsllibls
medic: ne for coughs and colte.-N W SAAukl.
Ocean Grove. n. j.. Feb. II. 1900
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

1t may be very nice to sleep
Within the cradle of the deep,
But. gracious me! suppose instead
You dropped into the oceans bed.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

All Up to Date Housekeepers
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because Il
Is better, and 4 OF. more of it for same
money.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Price 2tc.

Scientists have discovered "A minute
parasite that vii! destroy the mosquito.
Now all You have TO do is to catch the
mosquito and attach tie parasite.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

TT beats an how good cigar you can
huy for cents II you buy the right brand.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

The meanest man ever knowed
Wuz named Augustus Howell:
He let his hair grow nine foot long.
Then used 1t for a towel
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

II you have smoked Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are. II
you have not. better try one.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

did you read the article on why Men
Don't Propose" The girl blushed. IT
doesn't interest me, she said, "No2"
mo. You see. ! know one man who
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

The secret of the popularity Of Barter's
"Builhead b-cent cigar is revealed in one
word-"Quality."
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

so you want to see the government
owning eyerything2 II do" answered
Mr.. Sirius Barker, I'm tired of paying
taxes"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

The Best Results in Starchina
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for sans
mOney-Do cooking required
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

Smoke Bakers "Bunhead" b-cent cigar.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-07-24

Luis valley lands 10 Colorado farmers.
Best water rights, fertile soil, low
prices. easy terms. II easterners come
first-and they're coming fast-we VIII
sell TO them. Of course, Send for our
new booklet and see what you're mss
ing. The Colorado Bureau OF lmmi gIa-
ton. GIG Majestic Bldg. Denver, Colo.
Amy objection tony smoking here
asked the extensively cheerful man as
the vessel rave another disauieting
lurch. None" replied the pale chap
in the steamer chair, "here-or here
after"
Smoke Bakers "Bunbead" scent cigar.
The Best Results in Starching
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for sA1ns
nOney-no cooking required
Have you anything to say" asked.
the Kentucky Judge, before sentence
is pronounced?" No" replied the
feudist, but you'll hear from my
friends if the sentence you pronounce
don't happen to give satisfaction"
1T beats all" how good cigar you can
Try "Bulhead'
Bridesmaid-"You poor, frightened
darling. You looked scared to death
AT the altar Bride -''Yes, George
trembled so ! was dreadfully afraid
he'd lose courage and run away"
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bronlo Quinine Tablets Price Bic
Scientists have discovered a minute
parasite that WIN destroy the mosquito.
Now all you have to do is to catch the
mosquito and attach the parasite
..t The secret OF the popularity Of Ra1ter's
word-"Quality."
It may be very nice to sleep
Within the cradle of the deep,
But, gracious me, suppose instead
You dropped into the oceans bed
Piso'a Cure for Consumption is An infsllibis
medicine for coughs and coids.-N. W SAAux,.
Ocean Grove, n. j.. Feb. II. 1900
did you read the article on why Men
doesn't interest me she said, "No2"
mo. You see. l know one man who
All Up to Date housekeepers
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because II
Is better, and 4 OF. more of 1t for sans
money.
so you want to see the government
owning everything" II do, answered
Mr.. Sirius Barker I'm tired of paying
taxes"
II you have smoked Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are. II
you have not. better try one.
The meanest man ] ever knowed
Wuz named Augustus Howell
He let his hair grow nine foot long,
Then used 1t for towel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
SNEAK THIEF CAUGHT.
Old Timer Was Operating at
Hotel ThrOOp.

The police have ar old man on
''vag" charge who is alleged to be
hotel sneak tnief of national reputation.
The old man, who is II years of age,
gives the name of Robert Wright, and
claims to be an old soldier. He was
captured about $50 this morning by a.
G. Sparks, a secret service man, who
was formerly a detective under Chief
Hayes. Of Kansas City.
Sparks was sleeping at the Throop
hotel, which was crowded with guests,
and the best he could get was a bed in
the parlor. He saws he was sleeping
with his face toward a mirror on the
wall when he was awakened by the
sound of the door being opened. On op
ening his eyes he looked into the mir
ror and saw the old man approaching
his bed on tip toe. He remained quiet,
and saw the old man pick up his
trousers and go through the pockets
Then be got uD. grabbed the suspect.
and after searching him to see that he
had no weapons, marched him down and
delivered him to the hotel clerk.
Another guest came into the Office
about that time and declared that he
had also caught the old man in the act
of going through his clothing, but that
he had escaped from his room before he
could catch him. Mr.. Sparks telephoned
the police, and an officer came and got
Wright.
Sparks says that the old man has
several names anu HdtIOIldl Ieputdtlo.'
and was well known to Chief Hayes
Jack Dwyer and John Rhodes are
among his names and he had con-
federate, a big Swede. who is now do
ing time in the Kansas City work
house He says that the old man COM
mitted several thefts a the Hotel Savoy
several years ago during a convention,
and was caught in the act.
The suspect IS being held pending an
investigation.
1t is rumored that several large rob
berie- were committed last night, one
man losing as much as $500, but no
reports have been made to the police
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
FIGHT AT THE RACES.
David Bergundthal and II. F. Chute
Cause Some Excitement

The only disturbance at the races
Thursday occurred on the quarter
stretch when David Bergundthal son
of Mayor Bergundthal, exchanged
blows with a young man named H. f.
Chute.
Bergundthal was seated on the quar-
ter stretch fence. when Chute and sew
eral companions approached Bergund-
thai claims that Chute pushed him off
the fence. An exchange of blows fol-
lowed and both young men were arr
rested by Officer Bundy, and removed
from the grounds in the patrol wagon
When Bergundthal was recognized as
the son of the mayor. he was released
on a promise to appear in police court
for trial whenever he was sent for.
Upon arrival at the station a friend
vouched for Chute, and he was also
released. The trial did not come up this
morning.
Both young men are charged with
disturbing the peace.
The fight took place directly in front
of the grand stand and caused consld-
cradle excitement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
WILL BE HERE IN MAY.
Mutual Insurance Men to Again Meet
Here.

The entertainment of the delegates
to the national convention of mutual
Topeka in May. 1904. has been left in
the hands of executive committee
of Eve appointed at Thursday night 5
session of the fourth annual meeting OF
Kansas mutual insurance companies.
The state meeting has adjourned, haV-
ing reelected the old officers. The
committee to have charge of the ar
engagements is composed as follows:
J. d. Milliken, of Mcpherson; r. NJ.
Scott. of Pittsburg; j. NJ. Bechtel. of
Peabody; c. F. Mingenbach, of Nc
Pherson, ard w. B. Gatche. of Hart
ford.
The fourth annual meeting of the
mutual insurance companies of Kan
sas has beer a busy one, devoted to
the study of modern insurance meth
DDS and to the Improvement of the
management of the small insurance Or
CARNATIONS represented. The men at
tending the gathering have been per-
sonally interested in learning how
cheap but reliable insurance can be OBJ
tanned. and the result of their deliber-
atoms is likely to be advantageous to
the interests represented by them. For
the coming year the three principal
officers. who have served three years
each already. were reelected. The staff
of officials for 1904 is as follows:
President-W. B. Gatche, Hartford,
Kas.
Vice President-R. NJ Scott, Pitts
burg Kas.
Secretary reasurer-A. J. Shaw. Nc
PherSon. Kas.
Executive Committee-W. B. Gasche,
Hartford, Kas.: Peter Lewenf. Pauline,
Kas.; D. S. Morrison, Emporia, Kas.
I. F. Talbot. Mcpherson. Kas.; A. j.
Shaw, Mcpherson, Kas.
Legislative Committee-W NJ. MooreE
Munden; H. F. Harbaugh, Rome; John
d. Nfilliken, MCPHERSON; c. B. Hartman,
Oskaloosa; c. F. Mengenback. Nc
PhersOn.
Auditing Committee-W. D. Gilpin,
Topeka: John Stowell, Seneca; c. J.
Olson. Stitt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Sara NJ. Garvey, aged 63 years
died last night of heart failure after an
illness of more than a year. Her deatn
occurred at her home. 433 Topeka ave-
nue.. about 10 o'clock. Mrs. Carney was
the widow of the late E. c. K. Garvey,
who died in 1885.
Mrs. Garvey was among the oldest
settlers of Topeka. She came here with
her husband in 1855. one year after the
town company was organized, and has
been a resident of the city ever since
She was born in Meadville, Pa, In 1910.
Mrs. Garvey leaves three sisters, Mrs.
Cyrus K Holiday Mrs. Matilda Eng
land and Mrs. John T. Morton. She is
also survived by seven children, five
sons and two daughters. The sons are
III. o. Garvey. w. C. Carney and E. G:
Garvey of Topeka, and d. L. Garvey OF
Washington, D. c.. and G. G. Carney
of Chicago. The daughters are Mrs.
Dudley of Wilmington, Della, ana Miss
Amelia Garvey of Topeka
Funeral arrangements have not been
announced.
Mrs. Grant Roach of 1928 Washburn
avenue died at $50 o'clock this morn
ing at her home of quick consumption.
Mrs. Roach was a relative of Mrs.
Charles Miller and F. w. Swear1ngen.
The funeral announcement will be made
later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18

For years there has been demand
for a natural means for increasing
flesh. and Mona has come to supply
this need
1t is not a cod liver oil preparation.
but a combination of f1esh-forminE ele-
ments. that regulates and aids diges-
ton and restores health. 1t mingles
with the food you eat aids its assimi-
lation. tones up and strengthens the
digestive organs, and puts the whole
system in proper physical condition
Every one who is troubled with dYs-
pepsia, has that tired feeling, loss of
appetite or is losing flesh or is in a
run down condition, should take the
guarantee bond to Eowley & Snow and
begin the use of -.i-o-na at their risk.
Remember. the treatment costs you
nothing unless it does all that is
claimed for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
BUILD MAMMOTH AvIARY.
Smithsonian to Have Largest Steel
Cage in World.

Washington. Sept. 1S.-The st. Paul
Foundry company of st. Paul, Mimi,
has been awarded the contract for the
construction of the mammoth aviary
that will be used by the Smithsonian In
stitution to house the proposed stipend
Gus display of the feathery kingdom.
The cage will be entirely of steel, anG
will be the largest of it's kind IN the
world. 1t will be so constructed as TO
allow visitors to pass completely under
the exhibit
Birds of every known species will be
found within the cage
The successful bid was 1864 and the
company guarantees to have the work
completed by March 1, 1904.
There were no bids on the work by St.
Louis firms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Will Represent Kansas in POpu-
list Reorganization.
Topeka Meeting Also Declares
Against Fusion.
WILL AWAIT RESULTS.
Favor Holding National COnven-
tiOn After Democrats.
w. j. Babb Criticised Because
He Is Lukewarm.

Major A. NJ. Harvey was named last
night by the Populist conference to rep
resent Kansas on the national reorgani-
cation committee of the 'Populist party
In addition to taking this action and
after talking over the political situa-
ton. both state and national. the con-
ference declared against fusion with the
Democrats next year.
Harvey was named as the Kansas
member of the committee because he is
probably the most practical politician in
the Populst ranks today W. J. Babb.
of Wichita, the present state chairman
was suggested for the place but Sena-
tor NJ. A. Householder opposed him,
saying that he had not shown sufficient
interest in Thursdays conference for a
Populist leader and hence would not be
a good man to put on a committee
where a great deal of hard work will be
expected Senator Householder suggest
ed Harvey as the proper man for the
place and HaTVey's selection followed.
1t was also the sense OF the conference
that the Populist national convention
next year ought not to be held until at
ter the Democrats hold their convention.
This was in accordance with the idea
of j. A. Edgerton, the Denver newspa-
per man. who was really running the
conference. Edgerton believes that the
Democrats will allow Grover Cleveland
10 dominate the party next year, which
viii cause bolt among the western or
Bryan Democrats. and that they will
go into the Populist party il that organi-
cation is open to them.
When the question of fusion came up
there was considerable difference of
opinion Some of those present wanted
to invite the Democrats to aid in the
fight in Kansas next year. Others
wanted to rass a resolution refusing
any aid from the Democrats. Major
Harvey. who was chairman Of the con-
ference, steered it between the two op-
posite propositions. but the general sem
timent was against fusion with the
Democrats next year and in favor of a
straight Pooulist ticket.
The Atchison Globe says: "A number
OF years ago William J. Bailey. a citizen
Of Baileyville. Kan. was beloved by
everybody. and raised the latest pigs
and biggest corn crops in his section.
He ran for governor. was elected. and
now can't turn around without finding
some one who hates him. The old SOL
diers. holding an encampment at law
renee this week. are waving a red flag
al Bailey instead of Old Glory They
claim that he appointed an ex-Confeder-
ate to be justice of the peace in west
ern Kansas, over an ex-Union soldier
The governor will not feel as lonesome
when he returns to the important ques-
ton Of deciding what feed is best fol
calves just weaned, as the politicians
think he will feel"
The candidacy of Major Martin OF
Fort Scott has been officially announced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18

for the state senate in Bourbon county
This will be one of the hottest contests
in the state next year-in fact, 1t has
already commenced. The Burton can
didate is Prof. Lansdon, editor or the
Monitor and principal of the Fort Scot;
high school. Martin is the anti-Burton
candidate. The senatorial district Is now
represented by Senator CaldweII. d
Democrat, so that the two Republican
candidates start even. Lansdon is back
ed by Colonel J. H Richards, general
attorney for the Missouri Pacific and
and his faction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Gen. corbin at Des Moines.

Des Moines. Ia. Sept. 1S.-Adiutant
General Corbin arrived in this city this
morning. and accompanied by Major
and Mrs r. II. Turner carefully in
spected Fort Des Moines. which is be-
ing rapidly prepared to receive a
squadron of the Fifteenth cavalry,
which is to arrive from the PHILIPPINES
November 2e General Corbin departed
for Omaha this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
rried to Corner Cotton.

Liverpool, Sept. 1S.-In consequence
of the failure of John Wrigley & Sons,
a firm prominent in the cotton, trade.
yesterday. o. & ]. Jones & Co. have
suspended payment. The Courier says;
THE cause of the failure of John
Wrigley & Sons was endeavoring to
obtain full control Of Egyptian cotton
options. On the 18th instant the official
striking price for September was
IL 31-64d A week later it was lid; last
Wednesday the closing price was 10Ad;
Yesterday it was 3D.