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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
VIOLENCE RESUMED.
More Policemen Than Workers
on New York Streets.

New York, May 12.-Strike violence
was resumed in Brooklyn today. Peter
Noredzker. a foreman in the Myer s.
Arson works. who refused to go on q
strike when the others quit was SET
upon by three men while on his way to
work, was badly cut and rendered un-
conscious. A Brooklyn carpenter, who
had been warned to quit on peril of MS
life was knocked down with blow from
a hammer while on his way to work.
one contractor had 200 men at work
IN places of the strikers on the upper
haitian today. There We're more police
men than laborers guarding the sub
wa-- and most Of them carried night
sticks They had one clash with Ital-
ian strlzeLs and auiczIN ronted them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
WHEAT IS IMPROVED.
Recent Rains Were Beneficial
Sunshine Is Needed.

The following is from the weekly cro.,
report issued today by Director Jen-
nings of the weather. bureau.
GENERAL CONDITIONS.
The week began with very cola
weather and a severe frost but moderat-
ed rapidly and was quite seasonable at
close Of the week Good rains have
fallen in all portions of the state ex-
Morris, with heavy rains from Norton
and Phillips across the state to Barber
and Harper.
EASTERN DIVISION.
Wheat, with few exceptions. has inn
proved and is growing but it needs sun
shine in most of the counties: il has
not improved in DoniDhan, and some
has turned yellow in Montgomery; some
has begun to head in Montgomery.
Corn planting is nearing completion in
many counties while in others the wei
weather has delayed it; corn is coming
up IN all parts of The division but
generally with good growth and color
Potatoes that were frozen to the ground
are growing again. Alfalfa is making a
very good growth: Late apples promise
a fair crop Rye is headed in Anderson
Grass is growing fairly well.
MIDDLE DIVISION.
Wheat Is growing well though some
has been damaged by the Hessian fv in
Cowley- Corn planting has progressed
where possible and most of it is done;
it is coming up but growth is slow ow-
ing to cool weather. Oats are growing
well except in the northern part of
Jewell where the crop is backward.
Barley is in good condition. Rye is do
ing very well and in Edwards is head
ing. Alfalfa is growing rapidly; the
prospect for a fair. apple crop has i'm
proved Grass is improving, and in the
south is growing rapidly. Gardens
were not hurt as badly as many be-
lieved and are now improving
WESTERN DIVISION
Wheat is improving and in Thomas
is growing rapidly; some injury is re-
ported in the east part of Ford due to
a peculiar green bug" Corn planting
is being retarded by the wet weather
Rye is in fine condition and in Ness is
tointing Barley is improving. Grass
needs warmer weather. Potatoes are
doing well. Late gardens are growing
nicely Cattle are recovering from the
effects of the late storm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
A MECHANICAL NAVIGATOR
Solves Problem of Course and Po-
sition Accurately

San Francisco. May 12-The stellar All
muth machine. invented and patented by
Capt r. T. Lawless. of the Oceanic
steamship. company. has been given the
test of practical use and mas proved
most valuable addition to the mariners aid
in navigation One of these ma chimes was
used on beard the flagship New York dur
ing the just ended cruise of he Pacific
squadron. and the trial not onl3 proved
its value but demonstrated the wonderful
possibilities of Capt. Lawless' invention
According to the navigating officer of
is an advanced step in the direction of a
mechanical navigator which will solve the
problems of position and courses with alb
solute accuracy. the factor Of mental mis-
calculation being entirely eliminated
Rear Admiral Glass speaks very highly Of
the machine and the one that went with
the squadron viii be sent to the navy
department at Washington to be tested
in CONJUNCTION with the navigating officer s
report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
THEY ARE IN EARNEST.
Fifth Street People Insist on Street
Railway Service

The people living on East Fifth street
are going to stay with the former own
ers of the Vinewood road. and try to in
duce the new company to build the line
down Fifth from Quincy to the Santa
Fe depot. instead of building a loop at
Jefferson street.
To enforce their desires. the Fifth
Street Electric Railway association
has been organized.
The first meeting was held last night
and the following officers and board of
directors elected President, z. T. Ha-
zen; vice president. c. K. Holiday: sec
rotary, Sam Radges; board of directors,
A. K Rodgers, c. K Holiday. w W.
Gavitt. J. r. Hankla. H. S. Montgom-
cry, d. w. Tho1nas. and J. w. f.
Hughes.
The new company sent the follow
ing telegram to L. E. Myers, Of the city
railway. last night:
L E. Myers, Monadnock Building,
Chicago.
The Fifth Street Railway association
desires a personal business conference
with you on Wednesday evening, May
10. at o'clock D. M, at the Elk club
informal dinner Answer
II. T. HAZEN, President.
SAM RADGES. Secretary.
The company viii meet again this ev-
ening at o'clock at the office of the
secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
SELL CASE ONCE MORE.
Pardon Asked for Boy Convicted of
kilt His Family.

An effort is being made TO secure a
pardon for Willie sell. the notorious boy
murderer who was sentenced to death
for killing his entire family-father
mother. brother and sister-a lev years
tive for the crime was to get possession
Of the property of the family. Sell was
convicted on circumstantia1 evidence. but
It was so strong that the jury found him
guilty of murder in the first degree. which
while the sentence is death really means
life Imprisonment in the penitentiary-
Sells friends have made several efforts
TO secure a pardon for him. and KAN
sas City paper once took up MS case ana
point Of forcing Governor Leedy to par
don him but without avail Now it Is to
be checked uD to Governor Bailey
1t is said that a petition asking for his
pardon is being quite generally signed IN
Labette county. but in Neosho. where the
crime was committed. there is considerable
feeling against any movement Of the kind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
CURES CATARRH.
" Hyomei the Most Wonderful Cure
for Catarrh Ever Discovered Says
Mayor Yard.

DO not try to cure catarrh by taking
drugs into the stomach: it cannot be
cured in that manner. The only way in
which this too common disease can be
cured is through a direct application
that will kill the bacillI of catarrh and
prevent their growth.
Hyomi is the only known method of
treatment that accomplishes this. It is
the simplest, most pleasant. and the
only absolute cure for catarrh that has
even been discovered.
Thousands of unsolicited testimonials
have been received from the most prom
inent men and women in the country
who have been cured by this remark
able remedy. Ministers bankers. law
yers. even eminent physicians have sent
strong testimonials as to the remark
able powers of Hyemei to cure catarrh.
Former Mayor Emory NJ Yard, of
Trenton. n J.. writes: You have my
permission to say that I believe Hyo-
mel to be one of the most wonderful
cures for catarrh and throat trouble
that has ever been discovered In my
case the effect has been marvellous. I
enclose you money order for two outfits
for friends of mine to whom I have
recommended 'Hyomei' and who l am
anxious shall have the benefit of this
remarkable panacea."
The complete Hyomei outfit costs but
$100. consisting of an inhaler. dropper
and sufficient Hyomei to last some
weeks This VIII effect a cure in ordin-
airy cases but for chronic and deep
seated cases Of catarrh. longer use is
necessary. and then extra bottles of Hy-
omei can be obt7ined for soc. It is not
alone the best tit might be called the
only method of curing catarrh. but It
is also the most economical
Geo W. Stansheld. druggist. 632 Kan.
ave. has so much confidence in the
power of Hyomei to cure catarrh. that
he viii for a limited time, sell this
medicine under his personal guarantee
to refund the money if the purchasers
can say that it did not help them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
NOT FOR 100000.
Special Agent Theobald Declines to
Turn Informer.

hans reply to the recent statements Of
former Special Agent Theobald in which
the latter declared that smuggling IS
going on with Increased activity and
that he knows Of four diamond neck
Iaces worth at least $50 geo a piece. re
Gently brought into this country with
out payment Of duty, is to the effect
that the former special agent has a re-
markable opportunity to make $50 geo.
This is half the value of the necklaces
and if Mr. Theobald will lay before the
authorities information on which seiz-
ures can be made this sum will be his
Replying to Collector Stranahan, MI.
Thecbald said:
AS 7 said in an interview recently
1 am out of the service and am not an
informer Not for 900 an 1 an IN
former
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

IndlanapOlls, Ind, May 12-The SUI
preme camp Of Royal Neighbors of
America, an organization of women,
convened in this city today in annual
convention. One Of the important mat
ters to come up is a radical change in
the bylaws. According to the bylaws
no woman is eligible to membership
VINO is not the wife a member of the
Modern WoOdmen of America or a.
blood relation" of a member of the
Woodmen- No men are eligible except
those who are members of the Modern
Woodmen. The change proposed would
allow any woman more ,ilan II years of
age. of good moral character. to become
a member. The Modern Woodmen of
the World meet here June 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

Then Attorney Harvey started in to
tell Toastmaster Hamilton that it was
not such a joke, after all, and that los
of citizens keep beer and booze in the
parlor. He called the attention Of the
court to a section of the rules of ell
quette, known as An ordinance to pro-
hihit etc. which says that the finding
of little things like jugs and bottles
Ina "A house other than dwelling
house may be considered prima faCle
evidence. etc None of the witnesses
fad seen anyone drink of the strong
waters, and they might have been kept
for ornaments. Then the court MADE
"A humorous response in which he said
that while the defendants would be dis
charged. they mustn't do it again.
AS both guests are quite colOred, 1t
is hoped that the charming manner IN
which they were entertained by Judge
Hamilton and staff viii have much TO
do in solving the race problem.
Col Richard Boyds steingarten still
presents the appearance OF pot-IaLeh,
or Siwash county convention M.
Shull-Wadie Of Horton, is the only
brave who has raised the price of exit
which in his case was SO bones Ihe
Tailor secured a dozen extra nutcracks.
a dozen extra sets of tin plates, and
number Of tin spoons to Accommodate
the guests. Col. Boyd with a sponge
tied over his nose and mountain how
ftzer under his left wing keeps his eagle
fuI pitter-Datter of the Indian on the
rock is music to his ear.
One of the numerous candy fakirs
travelling with the Sells circus was in
need of an assistant. so he chose Little
Willie Lane, who lives on Quincy street.
Saturday night the boy did not come
home after the show, and after waiting
a reasonable length of time. his parents
notified the police. Then officer Smith
was sent down to the yards where the
train was being loaded. He looked
things over carefully. and discovered
little Willie and the man who had
adopted him on top Of "A wagon. He
called them off the perch, and asked the
youth some questions. Meanwhile the
candy man made getaway, which
shows that he was a very bright mark
The trial of James Jordan. Ed Adj
olson Dean Harris and joseph Allen
charged with shooting craps out of sea
son, was held in -Olice court last even>
ing, and all but Jordan We're discharged
with "a lecture Jordan also got a lee
ture but it was brief. and sounded
something like this: Ten dollars.
please"
Frank. known sometimes as Smoke
Williams, who was among those pres
ent, when Link" Lowry let his revolver
work after hours Sunday night. tells a
different story Of the shooting from that
handed in by the shootist. He says that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Yates vetoes Salary Grab.

Springfield. Ill, May 12.-Governor
Yates has vetoed the house bill increas-
ing the salaries Of the members of the
general assembly from $1,000 to $1,000
per session He calls attention in his
veto to the fact that the appropriations
made by the forty-third general assem-
bly, are in the neighborhood of fifteen
and one-third million dollars, and says
he does not think the financial condi-
tons of Illinois justify the increase Of
the salaries of the legislators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Oldest Lutheran Minister Dead.

York Pa May 12-Rev. Peter An
stadt, D. D.. the Oldest minister in the
general synod Of the Lutheran church
died at his home here today. At one
time he was a member of the faculty
of Susecuehanna university; filled a
pulpit at Gettysburg and for many
years was engaged in the publication OF
church and Sunday school literature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Wakefnl Children.

For a long time the z-year-old child Of
Mr.. p. L. Mcpherson. 50 N. Tenth st.,
Harrisburg, Pa, would sleep but two or
three hours in the early part of the night
which made it very hard for her parents.
Her mother concluded that the child had
stomach trouble and gave her half Of one
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's which quoted her stomach and she
slept the whole night through Two boxes
of these tablets have erected a permanent
cure and she is now well and strong. For
sale bv all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
HELD COURr IN HOLYROOD.
King Edward Breaks a Record of
Eighty Years

Edinburg. May 12.-The city of Edin-
burg was in holiday attire today and
immense crowds Of people warmly
greeted King Edward and Queen Alex
andria as they proceeded froTs Dat
keith castle to TIolyrood palace where
of such functions to be held in the his
toric palace for so years. On their ar
rival at the palace the king and queen
received a number Of public addresses
Presentations to their maJesties fol-
lowed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

night in police court. where he was
slated as one who conducted himself in
4 disOrderly manner, he told how it was.
He said he had lent his landlady money
which she failed to repay. and that is
why he called. The landlady was not
feature of the trial. she did not show
up, but the court saw fit to fine Mr..
he paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
WHY DRUGS FAIL.
DR.. Niles Says It Is Often Due to
Lack of Purity

Washington. May 12--The session of the
American Therapeutic society today was
devoted to the reading Of papers. including
the following: Altitude Treatment" Dr..
j. n. Hall. Denver. and Control of the
Purity and Standard Quality of Drugs.
DR. II. w. Wiley. chief of the bureau Of
chemistry Of the agricultural department.
Mr. Wiley took the position that the fail
IRE of drugs to cure is often due to their
lack of purity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Strike Ordered at Eris, Pa

Erie Pa Nav 12.-At a special meeting
last evening, attended by GEO mclders. it
was unanimously ordered that. a strike
be inaugurated today Six of the largest
shops in the city are affected. and it is
is expected the trouble viii extend to
several others before night. The interna-
tional officers spent three DAYS here last
week. but failed to settle the grievances.
the most important being a small increase
in Wa%eS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

Lincoln Neb.. May 12.-This IS the fourth
day of general rain that has extended over
the state The creeks and rivers In the
southern and southeastern part Of the
state are rising rapidly, and at Superior.
where nearly four inches of water had
fallen up to this morning. the piers under
two large bridges are in danger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
students Enrolled as Guards.

Melbourne. Victoria. May l2--The. gov
eminent has sent a circular TO employers
Of labor asking for volunteers, who are
invited to state the capacity in which they
are prepared to serve during the railroad
strike Ore hundred and fifty university
students have been enrolled as "A vigilance
committee to protect the men at work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Fever On ne Igthmus.

Washington May 12-Generai Haines. a
member Of the isthmian canal commission
who has just returned from the isthmus
SAYS that fever is prevalent there, and
that it is quite dangerous to white man.
He says it is either yellow fever or such
malignant type of malaria fever as to
be as bad as yellow fever. The condition
can be improved. but j. would require
control by the government ef sanitary
measures. He thinks it would take about
a year to place the canal region in proper
sanitary condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
80 summer Vacation.

VIII he pleasant and invigorating If
,ro1l snend III at some. one Of the lake or
,.,,ss,, resorts of Michigan Write for
boolrlef Michigan sumner. Resorts
u. ..TTishing and Hunting in Michigan"
beautifully illustrated publications CIV
ing details Of the best places a. which
-, snar7d a deiightful vacation. Address
all requests to Fl. F. Moeller. 9. p As
Pere Marquette r. r.. Detroit, Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

cavalry leader. Accompanying the
check is a letter in which Mr.. Cleveland
says the country is again one, and all
sections can join heartily and conscien-
tiously in honOring the memory of an
American hero, no matter whether he
belonged to the north or TO the south,
east or west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Cleveland Sends a Check.

Richmond. va, May IA check has
been received from former President
Cleveland for the benefit of the fund for
the erection of a monument to General
j E. b Stuart. the famous Confederate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12
Solid Trains, Chicago to New York

via Niagara Falls leave Chicago Hos
a. m, and 1902 D. m, via Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley Route. arriving New
York (CortIandt, Desbrosses or West
23d streets. or Brooklyn Annex. foot of
Fulton street, following day 4:30 o. m.
and $50 p. m. Direct connection for
Philadelphia. Atlantic City, Cape May
and SeashOre resorts. Information
plication 10 Advertising Department
Grand Trunk Railway System, 49,
Adams St. Chicago, Geo. W. Vaux.
A. G. P. & T. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

Newark, n. J.. May 12.-Carlo Brizzi.
who came of a distinguished Italian
family of composers and was the au-
thor of several successful operas is
dead. Pneumonia was the cause Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

All members of Turner society are re-
quested to be at the hall at 1 o'clock
p. m. sharp Wednesday. to take part in
the funeral Of our honorable member
W. Z. Pagan. OTTO kUEHNE,
President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

All members of Sunflower camp No
536. NJ. W. A, are requested to meet
ut lodge room, corner Sixth and Jack
son streets. at i p m Wednesday to
attend funeral Of W. +. Pagan, al resi-
dence, 40 Buchanan street.
W r WEIBLE. Consul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

Mr.. p A. Navin called on his land
lady Sunday. There was nothing un-
usual about that The trouble lay in
the manner in which Mr.. Navin called.
It was said that he called with a large
revolver. Maybe he did, for the revol-
yer was on him when arrested. Last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

himself and Pease, the boy who was
almost if not fatally injured in the af-
fair, were going over the viaduct, peace
ably and without malice when they
passed Lowry, who remarked to his son,
who was travelling with him. There he
is. now, and I might as well fix him.
Whereupon he opened up" dropping
Pease at the first shot, and then shoot
ing Smoke" in the wrist and shoulder
Then Smoke" annexed himself to a
rock and chased Mr.. Lowry off the
scene He says that Lowry had prom
ised on a former occasion to kill him on
sight, and that it is his opinion that
Pease got a bullet intended for himself
Williams sustained only slight
wounds, both of them being In the
heshy part of his arm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-12

Frank known sometimes as Smoke
Williams, who was among those pres
ent, when Link" Lowry let his revolver
work after hours Sunday night. tells a
different story Of the shooting from that
handed in by the shootist He says that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-16
MEET TO ARRANGE PRIZES
Gathering of Farmers at Port Byron Sat
urday in Connection with Institute.

\. Saddoris, secretary of the Rock
Island County Farmers Institute.
calls attention to the fact that there
will be meeting of the farmers of
the upper end of the county at Port
Byron Saturday, Nov. 21, at $3.50 p.
m. for the purpose of arranging the
premiums to be awarded by the in
stitute. which meets in Port Byron
Jan. Il and 15
1t will be remembered that last
spring the secretary of the State
Farmers Institute furnished all
young farmer boys who desired to
enter the competition with 500 grains
of corn and each one who has enter
ed the contest will bring 10 ears of
the corn raised from the seed to the
January institute in Port Byron, when
the prizes will be awarded by a COM
petent corn judge. A number of
prizes, such as a wagon, cart, pillow,
etc. have been offered. and many
boys have entered the contest, which
will add much to the interest of the
January meeting.
The Importance of having a good
attendance at the meeting Nov. 81
can be seen, for the arranging of the
distribution of the prizes is left with
the farmers of this immediate local
ity. f. n. Cobb, director for the dis
trict, will also be present on that day
to give assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-16
GRAIN DEALERS SLOW TO
PURCHASE NEW CORN CROP

Some of the country dealers are re-
fusing to buy the new corn crop.
They say that the grain is in such
condition. that ii is likely to spoil in
the cribs and they are afraid that
they will lose all they invest. One of
the well-known buyers said: "Ordi-
narily at this-season l have at least
10000 bushels bought for delivery be-
fore the holidays. This year l have
less than 1000. / bought little be-
fore it was husked, before it was
known its condition was bad. and it
has since been delivered. Since that
time L have refused to buy.
There is no way that country
dealer can save himself, under exist
ing circumstances, if he buys such
corn. There is no market for it,
When the grain is sound and there is
danger of falling off in the price.
the country dealer can protect him
self by selling Immediately at some of
the big centers. But when he does
that he must know that the grain
that he will offer will grade. The new
corn is nothing so far as grade is
concerned. and it would not bring in
Chicago what l am told is quoted as
the price at the country stations.
have talked with some of the dealers
at the other stations and they tell me
that they are not buying any of the
stuff 1t is soft, and there is no tell
ing what its condition will be later.
except that it is not likely to inn
prove"