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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
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Moki Indians Being Spoiled by White
Mans Curiosity.


The Indians are rapidly catching on
to the ways of the white man. The
Moki snake dance for 1908 at Wolpi,
Arizona, on the Santa Fe. is a good ex-
ample of how the modern commercial
spirit is spreading. Until now visitors
have been permitted to witness this
spectacle without money and without
price, the Indians being content with
what they could pick up from camera
fends for posing. and from the tourists
generally for baskets. pottery and
blankets. This year each visitor was
charged an admission fee of one dollar,
with sliding scale of prices for special
favors like going down into the kiva
where she snakes are kept.
The dance was just as weird as ever
and the spectators more than got. the
worth of their money; but the old timers
sadly viewed the change and predict
that the dance will be discontinued be-
fore many more seasons have passed.
You would better go to the next one, or
it may be too late to see this most re-
markable pagan ceremony.
The Santa Fe has on exhibition in it's
Chicago city office a notable painting by
Cross of snake dancer, based on u
sketch made by him while in Mokiland
in 1858 The difference between then
and today is quite evident in minor de-
tails of costume. but the main features
are much the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Whistle Too Big for Steam Supply

Master Mechanic Mitchell has ordered
an enormous sized whistle for the round
house, says the Chanute Sun. The pres
ent morning alarm is a SMALL crude af
fair blown by steam controlled by
thumb screw Occasionally it works
but more often does not. At the most
favorable times, the employees complain
that it can only be heard in the imme-
diate vicinity of the round house. The
new atmosphere agitator is seven feet
two inches in length and capable of Civ
ing vent to shrfll, piercing blast which
will drown the factory whistles at lola.
One hundred and eighty pounds of
steam are required to properly blow the
whistle but as the stationary engine
rarely carries more than ninety pounds,
it's full fury cannot be aroused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
BATTLE WITH WHALE.
He Was 40 Feet Long and Fought
Twenty-nine Hours.

New York oct. 1.-THE whaling
steamer Humber has arrived here says
2 st. Johns, n. F., dispatch for re-
pairs from damages received in a royal
battle off Cape Spear. N. F., with a
monster whale. asserted by the crew to
have been 40 feet long. The fight lasted
% hours.
When the monster was harpooned it
started towing the vessel at the rate of
Eeven miles an hour, though the en-
gines were reversed full speed, which,
under ordinary conditions, would mean
= retrograde movement of about eight
miles. This continued for hours. the
ship, as the whale flew off in a zigzag
course, being almost lowed under the
water, the sea washing the decks. Sew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
FARMERS VS.. RAILROADS.
Claimed That Private Elevators Get
the Worst of It

Omaha, Oct. 1.-THE Nebraska farm
ers have determined to force the rail-
roads of the state to cease discriminat-
ing against the grain elevators owned by
the farmers themselves and in favor of
elevators owned by the railroads, and
have formed an association with capt.
tai of $4,000 to further their interests.
and a test case will be brought imme-
diately. The last legislature passed a
law to compel railroads to grant farm
ers' cooperative elevators equal rights
with other elevators, but it has never
become operative. A number of farm
ers elevators have been compelled to
close because of lack of facilities fur
nished by TIE railroads. The farmers
will force matters to q conclusion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
IndustriaIs Severely Handled.

New York, Oct 17.-Industrial Sc
curities have been severely handled
during the week The reduction of
working force on the railroads has led
to differences of general retrenchment,
with special effect on the railroad
equipment companies. The United
States shipbuilding disclosures have
caused disfavor towards the whole
class of industrials and the poor mar
ket for them has led some money lend
ers to sell them out of collateral for
loans. Financial necessities at Pitts
burg have increased the pressure. Rail-
road stocks have Jared better owing to
statements of large earnings and the
definite making of the crops. Bonds
also have been in somewhat better re-
quest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

VIM E. Thomas and wife to Q. r.
Nolz. $3.50, lot SO Huntoon street,
Throou's addition.
The Central National bank of To-
peka to same, $3.50, lot 81 Huntoon
street, Throop's addition
M. Swarts to G. NJ. Fieger, 81, tract
on Madison street, North Topeka.
]. D. Delhi and wife to w W. L4eyn,
81. 100. lots 235 and 237 Chandler street.
Parkda1e addition.
Wetherbee, S725. lot. IA and south half
Il. Tyler street, Douthitt Place addition.
Financial association to D. E. Weth-
erbee. 5000, lots 70, 81 and SO McVicker
avenue, Euclid Park addition.
Tax deed to Mrs. 1. F. McRee. lot 4Ss
Polk street.
w G. Alexander and wife to G. NJ
Stone, SIS, lots 277 to 287, inclusive,
Maryland avenue, Highland Park addi-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
HE WOULDN'T BITE.
B. g. stickney Says Confidence Men
Were After Him.

Were After Him.
The following is from the Denver Post
of Friday:
THE first man seemed to have plenty
of money and was very anxious to buy
part or all of my farm near Topeka"
began B. S. Stickney, a Philadelphia
lawyer. today at the Brown hotel. Il
was coming to Colorado to look after
some interests 1 have here and I
thought 1 would stop off and look at
my ranch.
Il spent the night at Topeka and there
met the man with the money. That was
all right. I am not kicking about that.
If he wanted to buy and would give me
my price, of course 1 would sell. But
where 1 file my objections is that [ don't
think look like an out-and-out sucker.
Now, do II" and Mr.. Stickney stood
straight. He didn't.
I got to talking with the fellow and
at once he wanted to buy" Mr.. Stick
ney explained 1.-The next day I asked
him to drive out and look at the pro-
perty. He was perfectly willing. We
had gone some half a dozen miles when
we overlook a man covered with dust.
He looked as if he had been walking.
He carried a black satchel and it SEEM
ed heavy. My new friend suggested
that the poor fellow looked weary and
said there was room for him to ride,
if I did not care. I was willing, of
course Well this walking stranger told
minutes. He was a Georgian, he said.
Had $SsO,OO0, and wanted to invest it be-
fore he lost all his money gambling.
Said he had lost $4,000 in Topeka.
"How?" asked my hotel friend.
well, sir, 1 sat there wondering
what was going to happen next. Our
walking friend opened his saIchel, which
was well filed with money. He brought
out some cards and one had the pic
ture of some girl pasted on it. He ex-
planned that you spread out five cards.
not three, mind you, but five, and try
and find the girl. My hotel friend
thought it was easy and in about six
seconds he had won $1,000.
Then I came to. I grabbed the
buggy whip as they turned and asked
me to try and find the pretty girl I
stopped the team, braced myself and
well, I wouldn't be a bit surprised If
these fellows are running yet. And
they must have sore backs. And me a
Philadelphia lawyer. 1 look like mark
for confidence men, do I? 1 guess L
will stay west for a time and learn to
ioOIc fierce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
LOCKED A BOX CAR.
Man and Wife Want Damages for En-
forced Car Ride.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Oct. IA suit
for $4,000 damages against the Missouri
Kansas & Texas railway has been filed
in the circuit court by Louis Green and
his wife Arminda, because of delay in
transporting them from Estill to Boone
vile, a distance of five miles. last jan
uary.
The petition alleges that the plaintiffs
had engaged to have their buggy sent
in a boxcar from Estill to Bonneville
and they engaged transportation and
were to occupy the buggy during the
journey. They allege that the train was
13 hours in reaching the destination and
the car was locked and they were I'M
able to get out en- route to get to a
fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Would Initiate America.

New York. Oct. 17.-Speaking at a
meeting at Marlborough in honor of
Robert Emmett centenary, says dis
patch from Dublin to the Times, VIM.
Redmond, M. P, declared that if the
people of Ireland had the power today
to follow in Emmets steps and free
their country as the Americans won
freedom, they would do SO. If said
Mr.. Redmond, they worked for the
country in the British parliament in
stead of in Ireiand's fields, it was be-
cause they were using the only
Weapons at hand"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
GATES NEW YACHT.
Roxina Launching This Afternoon
Without Special Services.

Racine. Wis, Oct. 17.-At 2 o'clock this
afternoon the $4,000 yacht Roxina, built
for John w. Gates, the Chicago mil
liOnaire, will be launched without any
special services. Mr.. and Mrs. Gates
were here few days ago and inspected
the boat, but will not be present at the
launching.
The boat is built of steel, is 100 feet
long, II feet wide. and draws but IS
inches of water. has fiat bottom and IS
so designed that it will ride ordinary
seas in safety, but it is adapted espec-
tally for inland waters. A 400 horse
power triple expansion engine furnishes
the power and there are accommoda-
tons for 20 people. The boat will start
for Port Arthur, Texas. via the Illinois
and Michigan canal at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
EARLY WINTER DAWSON
Hay Is Selling at $3.50 a Ton
Already.

Vancouver, B. c.. Oct. ia special
from Dawson says:
Winter is closing in quickly and sew
eral thousand tons of freight will not
reach Dawson this season. Freight
charges are phenomenally high and
prices of certain staples are going sky
ward. Today hay in Dawson is selling
for $3.50 per ton.
Snow is several inches deep in Mayo
district and the streams are freezing.
The gold output will only be about a
million less than last year, despite the
extreme drought, which cost the miners
six weeks loss of time. 1t is believed
there will be activity in mining circles
all winter.
Many people are leaving for the out
side. fearing a severe winter The NUM-
Der of those going out exceeds that Of
last autumn by several hundred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
w. A. WHITE DENIES.
Not offered Chair of Journalism and
Wouldn't Have It.

Somebody has started the report that
William Allen White is slated for the
chair of journalism in Chancellor
Strong's new school of Journalism in
the state university. White is probably
the best known newspaper man in
Kansas-or he may divide honors in
that line with E. w. Howe, of the
AtchiSon Globe.
That story is all hot air. said Mr..
White today. In the first place, the
job has never been offered me; in the
second place, I wouldn't have it, and
in the third place there isn't any such
job anyway"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Weekly Bank Statement

averages of the clearing house banks of
this city for the week shows: Loans
$90S, 265, 500, decrease 81, SS6, 900; deposits
1891, III, 400, decrease SIS, S43, 700; circula-
ton $45, 723, 200, increase So, 400; legal ten
ders 500, sos, 300; decrease S1411 900;
specie $171, SIC, 800, increase $S07, 100; re
serve $240, 376, 100, decrease 1904, 800; re-
serve required $22, 942, $50, decrease ST.
46O,925; surplus ST. 433, $50, increase
1856 1926; ex-U. S. deposits $26, 742, 1875, in
crease $949. 275.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Campaign of Assassination.

Salonica, Oct 17.-Recent advices re-
ceived here say that the Macedonian
committeeman have decided for the
present to continue fomenting excite
ment by isolated assassinations, Re
ports arriving from Sofia say the muir
derer of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria
has been decided upon and the Russian
consul general here is said to be in
great danger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
To Test Coal COMMISSIONS Award,

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Oct. 17.-Board
member Thomas Llewellyn of the United
Mine Workers has gone to Bernice totake
the first steps toward testing the legal
weight of the anthracite strike commits
sion's award. A coal company a Ber-
nice has refused to pay its employees
either the back wages ordered by the
commission or the increase, and the
men, instead of going on strike, believe
their condition can be remedied by the
courts. Suit will be instituted 1mme-
diatelX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Another Steel Plant to Close.

Youngstown, O., Oct. 17.-The Ohio
plant of the Carnegie Steel company,
which employs $500 hands, will shut
down tonight in all its departments for
one week, and may continue closed an
othe. week unless the condition of the
market improves. Itsis understood the
railroads are cancelling orders for rails
owing to high prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Never Spoke a Gross word.

New York, Oct. 17-Although neither
ever was heard to utter a cross word
to the other, Isaac P. Beach of Bran
ford. Conn, has brought divorce pro-
ceedings against Mrs. Beach on the
ground of intolerable cruelty. They
have been married ten years Both are
deaf mutes and the testimony of the
case will be given by witnesses sim
ilarlv afflicted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
He Bed to Death.

New York. Oct. 17.-R. r. caves, of
Brooklyn. was shot and killed by
Charles G. Wentisch today, while try
ing with two companions to break in
to WentiSch's home in Wood Haven,
L. I. A bullet severed an artery in
Eaves' leg and he died from loss of
blood before medical attendance could
be given to him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Train Robbers in Russia.

st. Petersburg, October 17-Ten men
successfully held up passenger train
between Duna bourg and Pleskov, 1872
miles from this city, during Friday
night. The men jumped on the con-
ductor's car, overpowered and bound
both conductors, robbed the safe and
baggage and escaped with the booty to
an adjoining forest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Car Struck a Telegraph Pole.

Reading, Pa, Oct. 17.-Thomas J. Du-
gan, conductor on the Reading &
Southwestern branch of the United
Traction company, was killed today by
his car crashing into a telegraph pole.
The car left the tracks because of the
slippery condition of the rails Joseph
OberholtzeT, the motorman, had a leg
broken and half a dozen women passen-
gers were more or less bruised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
pardnned lax Palma

New York. Oct 17.-President Palma
has pardoned the only two American
soldiers remaining in Cuban prisons,
says a Havana dispatch to the Tribune,
so they may be enabled to accompany
their companions who embark today on
the transport Fitzpatrick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17

ly connected with the school, giving
their services free The plan provides a
thorough preparatory course of instruc-
ton. The classes are in the evening so
that there will be no interference with
daily employment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Isabel jay to Return to Stage.

London Oct. lit is announced that
Isabel Jay, formerly leading lady of
the Savoy theater. wife of H. S. H.
Cavendish, the traveller and explorer
will shortly return to the stage, par
ticipating in the production of 1.-THE
Country Grip at Days theater.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
Asks for a Veto.

Lima, Peru, Oct 1.-THE archbishop
of Lima has sent a note to the minister
of justice, asking the government to
veto the recent law approved by con
gress giving facilities for the marriages
of non~CatholicS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17

of cutting the cable, but the windlass
held and the whale finally gave up the
struggle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
wavne Mac veagh Returns.

New York, Oct 17.-Wayne MacVeagh,
senior counsel for the United States in
the Venezuelan arbitration, returned
from Europe on the steamer st. Louis
TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

San Francisco, Cal. Oct. 1.-THE
naval squadron now in port here has
been ordered to Acapulco on a practice
cruise. Thursday next is set for sail
ing day. The ships affected by the or
der are the Concord, Marblehead, BoS-
ton and Wyoming. The Marblehead
will fly the flag of Admiral Glass in
command.
Jerusalem, Oct. 17.-Cholera has
broken out at Bethlehem. The town
has been cordoned by troops.
Laredo, Texas, Oct. 1.-THE official
yellow fever reportsissued today shows
New cases, 81; deaths, 1; total cases to
date, 35S; total deaths to date, 49,
Lincoln, Neb.. Oct. NV. ]. Bryan
announced today that he would make
his European trip, concerning which he
had doubts a short time ago, and that
he would leave within a few days for
the east
Great Falls. Mont, Oct. IA gang
of thieves who tried to run horses off
the Fort Peck reservation last night
were ambushed and two of them killed
The Indians engaged in a running fight
with the outlaws, driving them off the
reservation.
Butte. Mont. Oct 17.--Albert Beck
mann, who killed Helen Kelly, a for
mer sweetheart here yesterday morning,
was captured today at Melrose by
Sheriff Quinn. Beckmann was escap-
ing on a hand car when a rife brought
him to a halt.
ST. Petersburg, Oct. In. A. Komo-
vara. who was the Russian representa-
tive in the seal arbitration at The
Hague. has been appointed a delegate
to the November seal conference. 1t Is
said that the United States offers to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17

pay two-thirds of the $500 600 Canada
demands for her sealing fleet, provided
Russia contributes one-tIird of the
amount Ambassador Mccormick has
returned here from London.
St. Petersburg, Oct 1.-THE trial
which commenced at Moscow October
z of several Russians who were accused
of racing an American horse, William
S. X. A., as a Russian horse. whereby
they won $4,000, has resulted in the
acquittal of the accused persons.
Vienna. Oct. Hiking Leopold ar
rived here today on brief visit to En-
peror Francis Joseph, who met the Bel
gian king at the railroad station The
two rulers subsequently drove to the
HofburE.
Kansas City and Return $2.7o via
Santa Fe
Account Horse show and Livestock
show Tickets on sale Oct. II to "A in
elusive. Final limit returning Oct. rs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17

Laredo, Texas, Oct. 1.-THE officia
yellow fever report'issued today shows
New cases, 81; deaths, 4; total cases tC
date, 35S; total deaths to date, 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-17

Jerusalem, Oct. 17.-Cholera has
broken out at Bethlehem. The towr
has been cordoned by troops.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-06-05
NOTHING TOO SNAIL 70 STEAL.
City Merchant Complains Of the
Prevalence Of Dishonesty.

Prevalence OF 0ishonoety.
'The old saying that nothing is too
small to steal Is exemplified In our
business" said q manufacturer OF
+ Fcustom.made clothing. Our thread
gives US lots Of trouble. We have to
keep watchful eye upon 1t. The
case in which it is kept Is under the
supervision OF our most trusted em-
ploye. II he chose to be dishonest
he could rob us of $1,000 year and
we would be none the wiser. We
would, perhaps. notice that we were
using more thread than usual but
the excess might be attributed to
other causes.
I'VE have to check out every spool
We give to our tailors. Even at this
we are in danger of having cheaper
grade substituted The difference in
the price Of the spools may be only
one or two cents, but it offers temp
tation If the scheme can be worked
on large scale. Some years ago
we were forced to the conclusion that
fence was being operated to dis
pose of stolen thread. The spools
were sold by peddlers from house to
house. This suspicion caused large
establishments to have each spool
stamped with dyes which cut into the
wood. stating that the thread was
stolen from such and such q shop.
the name Of which was stamped on
the SPOOL"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-06-05
GRAND COURT OF H. OF J.

The Grand Court of Heriones of
jericho for the state and its jurisdic-
tion, will hold its thirteenth annual
session in Buxton. June> q, 10 and II.
This society in the past year or more
has made wonderful growth and is the
strongest organization in the state
among the ladies. There are several
reasons for bslieveinx that this will be
the largest attended session in the
kistory Of the order in this state. The
Grand Matron, Mrs. P. a.. Jones Of
Kookuk, said while III this city q few
weeks ago, on her annual visit, 'the
interest in each Of the Courts is all
that could be expected, and each Court
will be represented by from one to six
delegates Mrs. Jones is an excellent
lady and has made splendid Matron.
She has been busy the entire year in
structing and advising the Mstrops Of
the different Courts, and as . result
each Court will report an increase in
membership. 1t is also expected that
number of distinguished ladies from
other states will attend this session.
THE hospitality of the Buxton people
is guarantee that the visitors will be
royalty entertained.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-06-05
CLINTON ITEMS.

A fair sized audience was In attendance
at the concert given Monday evening by
the A. M. f. Sunday School at Bethel
church.
Rev. w. w. Russell is in Galesburg this
week on business
Mr.. and Mrs. William Giles left Tues.
day for Chicago, their future home BY
reason OF Mr.. Giles being given run BY
the C \ w from Chicago to st. Paul
while in the city they made Numerous
friends who regret their departure.
Mrs. p. P Taylor and daughter Esther
left Tuesday tor Chicago called their BY
the illness Of Mrs. Spencer sister Of the
former
We are glad to mention the fact that
the honors Of graduation were conferred
on another Of our race this time Miss
Murda Beason winning the honors on
Friday evening May 26th, having COM
pleted the grammar course in class Of
ninty-six. Let the race sontinue to press
forward.
8. G. Smith is taking much needed
rest, after ! lengthy period as cook with
j. N. Hancock, at present We are unable
to say what his future intentions may BE-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-06-05
EXCURSION TO LAKES. OKOBOJl
AND SPIRIT LAKE

Via the Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul
Ky, on Sunday, June nth.
Free programme for the entertain
ment of visitors:
Balloon ascension and parachute des-
cent by Madam Loretta Of Rockford,
III.
Baseball game-Algons VS. Sioux City
at $3.50 p. m. General admission free.
Five large steamers will carry ex.
cussionists around the lakes at q low
rate.
The finest steamboat dock on the
lake has just been completed at MIL
waukee Beach and all excursion steam.
ers make landing there.
The special train will leave Dei
Moines at 4:35 q, M, on Sunday, jane
7th, and returning will leave 3Arnold's
Park at 700 p. IN. Sunday, June 7th
Excursion tickets will be good only or
special train going and returning
ronnd trip rate from Des Moines S2.ot
For further particulars concerning
sleeping cars, etc, apply to the ticke
agent OF the Chicago, Milwaukee s
st. Paul R'y, 40 Walnut street.