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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
HOCH DOESN'T KNOW.
Says He Has No Ambition to Be
Governor.

E. w. Hoch, of Marion, is in Topeka
today, looking over the boom which
some of the anti-Bailey contingent are
trying to force upon him. He says
he does not want to stand for it, but
at the same time he does not want to
go back on his friends
w. R. Stubs, of Lawrence, seems to
have the boom in charge. He and w.
H. Mackey. j. s.. Dean, Secretary of
State BurroW State Treasurer Kelly,
D. w. Mulvane and few others had
a conference at the Copeland last night
to talk the matter over. Mr.. Stubbs
is very DESTROYS of pushing the boom
forward. but Burrow and Kelly are not
so positive about it. If a fight is start
ed on Bailey it may extend clear down
the line of state offices.
81 do not yet know what I will do
about the matter" said Mr.. Hoch to-
day 81 have not the least ambition to
run for governor or even be governor.
but am receiving a great lot of let
my friends and they are demanding
that Z run, SO what is a fellow to do?
don't want to go back on my friends.
Il will say frankly that I am against
legislative gra fling and the custom of
trafficking in public Offices but I am
not egotistical enough to believe that
am the only available man in the
state to lead a fight. for othe principles
| believe in and which seem to be inn
bued in the people of the state Just
now. I believe if there is not a re-
FORM along TINS line that the Repub-
lica1 party will go down in defeat, and
l have the interests of my party at
heart.
Il have never been a candidate for
but one office. That was state printer,
and became a candidate for that with
out any vox populi movement about it.
L wanted the Office and I went after it.
l think l won it squarely, but in the
end I was defeated That is all past
now, and if had my preference 1 would
simply settle down in nv hI1SineSS The
Marion Record office is quite good
enough for me- But in the meantime
these letters come pouring in upon me,
demanding that I run for governor, and
what am I to do? I am sure I don t
know yeti
D. w. Wheeler and o. C. Billings, two
of Mr.. Hoch's warTnest supporters at
home, are also in Topeka today, but
they did not participate in the confer
ence last night.
I'VE did not know Mr.. Hoch was COM
ing to Topeka until we got here our
Selves" said Mr.. Billings today. when
we got off the train we met J. S. Dean
and he asked if Mr.. Hoch was on the
train We said no. Then when we got
up to the Copeland we found a lot Of
other fellows who asked where Hoch
was. We said we had not seen him,
and about that time he walked in
Mr.. Hoch says he was also surprised
when he found Wheeler and Billings
here. Il thought I was getting away
from home alone,' he said, 'but when /
got here Billings and Wheeler were here
too. They did not take part in the con-
ference last night, though
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Charters Granted.

The Strong City bank, which has
been a private institution heretofore,
has been organized as a corporation.
and a charter has been granted it as
a state bank with a capital of 5000
Other charters which have been
granted are as follows:
The Mineral Cities Lumber company,
Mineral; capital, $4,000.
The Blackjack Oil and Gas company
Sedan; capital. $3OO,O
The Moline Christian church, Moline.
The Peoples Church association,
Wichita.
Maine, with $150.O0O capital. was given
a license to do business in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
OTHER CHURCHES JOIN.
Unite With Episcopalians in Fighting
Divorce.

New York, Dec. 3.-Opposition by
ministers here toward solemnizing the
marriage of divorced persons is becom-
ing so marked that the Protestant
Episcopal church's committee on the
subject is receiving assurances of CO.
operation from other denominations.
Support to the movement, Which is an
outgrowth of action taken by the last
general convention, already has been
pledged by a meeting at which there
were delegates representing the Pres
byterian, Baptist, United Presbyterian,
Unitarian, Congregational and Luther
an churches. Invitations have been
sent to the Universaiists, Disciples of
Christ, Swedenborgian, United Breth-
rem and other religious bodies to join
in the crusade and it is expected that
at the next meeting of the promoters
to be held in February, at least 20 de-
nominations will be represented so that
divorces may have to face a serious
problem if they wish to renarry under
church rites in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
EMERGENCY ORDERS.
Chicago Police Told to Arrest All
"Floatersr Found.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Emergency orders.
designed to rid Chicago of highway
men. were sent out last night by Chief
of Police O'NeilI The four police in
spectors were instructed to arrest all
members of what is known as the
''hoater'' class.
Another precaution was the formation
of squads of policemen who were taken
from their regular beats and put to
patroling the residence districts in the
capacity of night watchmen.
1t will be work or get out of Chi
cago' for every suspect arrested To
assist in the general movement a corps
of picked men, made up of the surest
shots and the most active members of
the force, will be assigned to the work
of checking crime
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
CAN NOT PAY FOR ALL.
County Superintendent May Get His
Own Supplies.

The county commissioners have found
that the move to have a county purchas-
ing agent buy the supplies for the county
offices will do in all cases but that of
the county superintendent.
At the session of the legislature in 1901
an act was passed allowing county super
intendents certain fees for visiting
scnooIS. II Inns 90 d alaSA aRu MeS m M
county commissioners should reimburse
the county superintendent for all moneys
expended for stationery, postage, freight
and express. It is not optional with the
board, but orders that the superintendent
be reimbursed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
MUST PAY THE COSTS.
Otherwise the Albert shreve Divorce
Isn't Absolute.

Inquiry was made of the clerk of the
district court Tuesday concerning a di-
vorce supposed to have been granted in
1895.
A Kansas City attorney wished copies
of the decree of divorce granted to Albert
Shreve from Lenora Shreve, September s,
1885. John Guthrie was attorney for AL
bert Shreve. The records show that the
divorce is not absolute. as $6.65 in costs
remain unpaid and the decree could not
be granted until the costs are paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Kansas Rural Routes.

Washington, Dec. 3.-These rural free
delivery routes have. been ordered estab-
lished January 2: Kansas-Axtell, Mar
shall county, one additional; area covered,
% square miles: population, 404. Smith
Center, Smith county, one additional; area
covered, 81 square miles; population, AS.
Stafford, Stafford county, one additional,
area covered, SO square miles; popula ton,
AS Waldo, Russell county, one route,
area covered, 80 square miles; population,
AQ0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
RECTOR OF ST. LUKE's
Testifies to the Good Quality of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy.

Ashburnham, Ont, April 49, 1861
think it is only right that I should tell
you what a wonderful effect Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has produced. The
day before Easter I was so distressed
with a cold and cough that I did not
think to be able to take any duties the
next day, as my voice was almost choked
by the cough. The same day received
an order from you for a bottle of your
cough Remedy. at once procured a sam
pie bottle and took about three doses Of
the medicine. To my great relief the
cough ana cold had completely disappear
ed and I was able to preach three times
on Easter day. I know that this rapid
and effective cure was due to your cough
remedy. / make this testimonial without
solicitation, being thankful TO have found
such a Godsend remedy Respectfully
yours, e. A LANGFELDI, NJ. A.,
To Chamberlain Medicine Co
This remedy is for sale by all druggists 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

giving dinner and a load of provisions
beside. and gave the board of manag-
ers $25 in cash 1.-The donation came
just when we needed It so much that
we didn't know what. we We're to do
said a member of the board. land the
children Were so happy.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose of Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as
soon as the first indication of the disease
appears and a threatened attack may he
warded off Hundreds of people use tee
remedy in this way with perfect success.
For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

San Francisco. Dec. 3.-W. Morgan
Shuster, collector of customs at Manila.
has Just arrived here from the Philip
pines. He is visiting this country on
leave of absence and says there is moth
ing of an official nature in connection
with his trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
WASHBURN GIRLS WIN.
Defeat the 2. W. C. A. at Basket
Ball

The first skirt basketball game of
the season, played at the Young Wom-
ems Christian association rooms be-
tween the Washburn college girls team
and the Y. w. G. A, resulted in a win
ming score for theA daughters of Icha-
bod. The score was % to %. Professor
A. ]. Stout of the Topeka high school
refereed the game. Miss Thayer threw
II of Washburns goals while Miss Ma
jors of the Y. W. C. A. tossed for her
team, most of them under difficult cir
cumstances, making her work parTicu-
larly spectacular. Miss Burge and Miss
WEIGH of Washburn and Miss Hulse
for the Y. w. C. A. also did c0mmen-
dable playing. The game was free from
ooC.1aIfioc The I1o411 vac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

been posted at the several mines of the
Somerset, Continental and Merchants
Coal companies in this region, notify
ing the employees of a 10 per cent reduc-
ton in wages, effective December 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

The ladies of the First Congrega-
tional church will give a supper at the
church Friday evening. December 4,
from to s o'clock Everybody invited.
Tickets . cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Moline. ILL.,, Dec. "a receiver has
been appointed for the Moline Building
Savings and Loan association. This
action follows the arrest of Secretary
j. W. Ward, whose shortage to the as
ISOLATION is alleged to be 81, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Ocean City, Md. Dec. S-The three
masted schooner Bharwar, from Hong
Kong for New York. is ashore seven
miles south of here,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Eight Win Be Bitter

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommenda-
ton of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
fight with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read what
T. r. Beall of Beall, Miss, has to say.
Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her. Guar
anteed by Arnold Drug Co, 81 North
Kansas ave. Price SOC and Leo. Trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

London, Dec. 3-The Earl of Stair
died today at Lochinch, Scotland. He
was born in 1919
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Youngstown, o., Dec. 3.-The wages
of 500 laborers employed at the Ohfp
works of the Carnegie Steel company
have been reduced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Joliet, ILL.,. Dec. "A reduction of 5
to 10 per cent in wages was ordered to-
day in all the wire mills of the United
States Steel company, affecting 1000
men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

New Orleans, Dec. 3.-Frank B. Will
liams, noted sugar planter and chair
man of the Republican state central
committee of Louisiana, announces that
the Louisiana Republicans will offer
100000 for the next national Republican
convention and want it held here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
BRIEF TELEGRAMS..

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 3.-St. Paul's
German Lutheran church was destroyed
by fire today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

London, Dec. 3-The Duke of Man
chester, who welded Miss Zimmerman
of Cincinnati, is reported to be rather
i'll at his residence, Tangeragee castle,
suffering from diabetes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Plattsburg, N Y, Dec. 3.-Sergeant
Joseph McIlvane and Private Nichols,
members of garrison at the post here,
have been arrested charged with death
of Gioze Montazzi, an Italian. The
Italian was shot at hotel on the OUT
skirts of the city. A second Italian
shot by a soldier in a general fight at
the hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
National Billiard Tournament.

the National Association of Amateur Bill
lard Players arrangements have been
officially sanctioned for the annual ma
tional tournament. which will be held
in the rooms Of the Leiderlfanz club
this city February 1 was chosen for
the beginning of the tournament
A long list of players DESTROYS Of TAX
ing part was placed before the commit
tee 1t includes: Arthur W. Townsend,
Charles Norris and Charles Conklin of
Chicago: A De Mum Smith of st.
Louis, and Dr. A. A Mial. DR.. A 3.
Miller, Ferdinand Paggenberg, Wilson
r Foss and Byron Stark of New York.
Neglected colds make fat grave
yards DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to
happy. vigorous old age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
Archbishop Hartv at wichita.

Wichita. Kan, Dec 3-L J. Harty.
archbishop of Manila, is in the city as
the guest of Bishop Hennessey. He VIII
remain in Wichita until Friday, when he
will start for San Francisco to sail for
Manila.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS
&c rose up in the meeting

He rose up in the meeting
And he told the people there
How disorder might be lessened
And he waved his arms in air;
He told them how Kentucky
Might be made to be serene,
How if he were there as ruler
Peace would hover Ger the scene;
He told them it was shameful
That such awful things could be
In a country where the people
Were enlightened and were free.
He spoke there, in the meeting,
OF the lynchings, telling how
He, if president, would stop them,
And he mopped his moistened brow.
Then he wendell his way homeward,
Where his fourteen-year-old son
Sneered when chided for forbidden
Things that he had gone and done,
And the man sat there and wondered
And he wished with all his might
That the Lord would kindly show him
How to bring boy up right.
S. E. Kiser in Chicago Record-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Smoke Bachelor cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

Five cents will buy one of those 10c
Bachelor cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is for sale by all druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
WANTS ROOT TO REMAIN.
Report That Taft Is to Succeed Him
Without Definite Foundation.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TEIBUNE.I

Oyster Bay. Aug 1O.-Concerning tc-day's re-
port that Secretary Root does not expect to
remain in the Cabinet after January 1, and that
William H. Taft, Governor OF the Philippines,
will be his successor. it was learned on the
highest authority tonight that nothing def
mite has yet been decided concerning Secre-
tary Roots resignation. The President. it is
understood, expects that the Secretary Of War
will certainly retain his office through the win
ter and possibly until the fall of 1904
When Secretary Root according to the re-
port. leaves Washington August 90 10 as
sumo his duties in London as a member of the
Alaskan Boundary Commission, he will practi-
cally bring to an end his services as Secretary
of War Although he will return to Washing
ton in the fall after the work of the Boundary
Commission has been completed. 1t will prob
ably according TO the report. be merely for the
purpose of preparing his last annual report and
winding up the affairs of his administration
Luke E. Wright. who served as Acting Cover
nor of the Philippines during Governor Tafts
visit TO the United States. is mentioned in the
renort as the Governors successor in the event
of his appointment as Secretary of War
II has been known for some time here that
Secretary Root contemplated rendering his resig-
nation. in order that he might return to his law
nractice In New-York. but has yielded TO the
Presidents earnest desire that he should remain
at the head of the War Department as long dS
POSSIBLE without too great sacrifice OF his own
interests.
1t can be safely asserted. however, that nothing
definite has been decided as to Mr.. Roots resig-
nation, and also that If the Presidents wishes
prevail the Secretary of War will retain his Of
fee at least until March, 1904. and possibly un-
Ill the late fall of next year. In the event OF
Mr. Roots resignation il is considered improb
able here that Governor Taft will be his
cessor as Secretary of War
It is we'll known that the President would be
extremely unwilling to have Mr. Root, whom he
regards as close personal friend and on whose
judgment he places great reliance. relinqush
his post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
WEST INDIAN HURRICANE,
MARTINIQUE SUFFERS.
Hundreds of Houses Unroofed at
Fort de France.

Fort de France Martinique, Aug 9.-The ISL
and of Martinique was swept by hurricane OF
great violence last night. Its duration was ten
hours, and 1t was particularly severe for two
hours at Fort de France. where it caused much
destruction Hundreds of houses were unroofed
and several sailing vessels were badly damaged
No fatalities, however, have been reported. The
streets are encumb a,ed with wreckage from the
tiled roofs, and the roads are impossible on ac-
count Of the fallen trees, which were torn up by
the roots. Several towns on the island suffered
considerably. principally Trinite, Ste. Marie.
Carbet st. Joseph and FRANCOIS. The storm
moved in a northwesterly direction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
KILLED IN PARIS TUNNEL.
NINETY LIVES LOST.
Passengers SHfocoted by Smoke
from Burning Cars.

Paris Aug IA catastrophe in which
about ninety persons were killed. eighty-two of
whose bodies have been found. occurred last
evening on the Metropolitan Electric Railway
which runs mostly underground. About S
O'clock one OF the trains which run on FIVE
minute schedules brokn down at Menilmontant
Station. which is in a poor and popuous section
Of the city. This train was promptly emptied, and
the train which followed was ordered TO push it
TO the repairing sheds. On the way these two
trains caught fire. but the employees succeeded
IN escaping.
Meanwhile q crowded train reached Les Char
onnes the preceding station. and the officials,
the alarm. A panic ensued the passengers
struggling to escape from the station Amid
the increasing smoke many attempted to return
along The line toward Benevine. and werc suf-
focated.
The officials seem to have lost their heads
ard are quite unable to say how many passen-
gers went out 1t is known that about half a
dozen who were partially suTocated were treat
Cd at a pharmacy near the station. The fire
brigade was for a long time unable to enter the
station the tunnel. owing to the dense smo-a
Tens Of thousands Of anxious people gathered
about the station. AL the police and fire au-
thorities were on the spot. and the excitement
was intense
Al a. m. the firemen succeeded in flooding
the burning mass, and shortly afterward they
were able to enter the tunnel. They brought up
the bodies Of five men and two women, all be-
longing to the working class.
The extent of the disaster was only learned
about o'clock when it became known that
three empty trains were burned and a fourth
was fun of victims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
MYSTERY ABOUT A WOMAN
CASE OF MARIE GORDON.
attempts Suicide in ChicagO-Gen-
eral LWIe's Granddaughter?

Chicago Aug. 10.-with the chances for re-
covery decidedly against her. the young woman
who attempted to take her life in her apart
ments at the Auditorium last night. gave the
following statement to the police this after
noon:
My right name is Marie Gordon. live at No
caso on july . is0s. and registered at the Audi
torium Hotel. On August :. in company with W IN, X;
one of which my friend became engaged in
quarrel with colored man | stepped INTO INTO tns 91s
cab, which my friend had engaged. and, as dld
so, heard pistol shot, W. R. Lytle then LEFT
the house, jumped on the box of the cab and
After going some distance VIC lcft the cab on
hotel While Very Respondent, took the revolver
which was in my satchel. and shot myself twice
to Chicago to kill myself.
The woman registered at the Auditorium as
Mrs. Henry Glover of Montgomery. Ala. A
man in Montgomery called up the Auditorium
by telephone early to-day. and asked to speak
to Mrs. Glover. When told that she was not
able to answer the telephone the man at once
rang off.
Through later telephone message from Mont
gomery. from a woman giving her name as
Catherine Hayes. the authorities believe that
they have identified the woman as a niece Of
Mrs. Carter B. Harrison, of MurfreesbOro. Tenn.
The message was to the effect that the woman
the daughter of Evanda Lytle. of Murfrees-
boro. and granddaughter of General William
Lytle.
Montgomery Ala. Aug. 10.-Mrs. Henry
Glover, who attempted suicide in Chicago last
night. formerly lived in this city under the
name of Marie Gordon. Her real name is said
to be Mary Lytle. She was from Murfreesboro.
Tenn. where. il is said. her parents are we'll
known. She left here for Chicago two weeks
ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
AsSASSINATED IN HONDURAS.
New-TOrk Man Killed by Native After Dis
pute Over Land.
icy TELEGRAPH TO -ur TRIBUNE.


New-Orleans Aug 10-The steamship Break
water from Puerto Cortez. brought news to-day
Of the assassination of Martin Lippmann. Ger
man American, Of New York near Port TeIa. by
an Hondurian and the escape of the assassin.
Ilppmann went 20 Honduras several years ago
from New-York, and engaged in mining near
Iegueigalpa. About six months ago he aban-
ooned mining and formed business partner
snip With Frank Angle, of New-York. and Dur
chased a large banana plantation near Port
Iela, on the Espaneca River
They found the business profitable. and re-
Gently purchased adjoining land to add n their
Plantation In one Of his land deals L,nprnann
became involved in a dispute with native and
me native threatened 10 XIII him On .TuIv %
Llppmann left Port Tela for his plantation and
was shot from ambush Two davs later his
oooy was found by a Spaniard. who ,nfo-r,ad
the authorities
An investigation developed that the native
WI" mad threatened TO XIII Lippmann had dis
appeared and further inquiry fastened the
CRIME on him, but SO far he has no; beap an
PeHe"oea' Frank Angle Lppmann's partner
arrived to-day on the Breakwater. and broupb,
news of the tragedy. Angle Will nrocead 70
->eW-A oTk and inform Lippmann's siztar u.bo
lives at No. j. East Niretv-ffth-st a,,d - -
'he dead mans heir The United States Consul
az Puerto Cortez has taken stems n rro,o,t
Ll2pmann's property. and he is also urging tbo
authorities 10 increase their efforts n ,a,,,,,o
the assassin