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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

Grace Ward and Bessie Singer too, who
TOOK en- a jag Of crimson hue and We're
plnehed Cor The same ere the fail Of
dew, and ten was the popular price
Dlsorderly was a part of the charge.
Also came Mr.. Charles Humbert,
who was filed with brew, and wore a
gun called thirty-two and a rag time
necktie tinted blue. He viii be heard
from this evening.
Mr. Charles Scott. who embezzled a
bunch Of sacks from the Billiard mills
IN North Topeka. was also among the
slain. Saturday eve he stole the sacks
and Detective John Lucas got so hot on
his trail that he was forced to abandon
them in an alley. Later he was simply
captiVated by officers Henderson and
dODSOn. He said he was guilty about
SO worth or at least he said he was
guilty, and Judge Magaw did the rest.
1t has become popular pastime dur
ing the past week to arrest young color
ed men for shooting at and into a mail
car. During the past week nine arrests
have been made on this charge in job
lots OF from one to four. The last two on
the list We're Isaac Yancey and John
Johnson. All were turned over to the
state except three. Since the last two
arrests the police have gathered evil
dence which viii prOba bly, stick Antley
Peacher, one of the suspects They say
they have three eye witnesses who viii
nail him to the Job
Charles Barnhart had a large drunk
with vagrancy trimmings, therefore his
assessment was $40
Saturday afternoon the Scranton sex
tette arrived in the peaceful little city
of Topeka Securing a choice IcoIlec-
ton of Vermillion paint they repaired
to 4l5 Kansas avenue. and got busy.
They began by singing Tell Us Pretty
Maidens" with rough house accom-
paniment- They were looking for trou
BILE and found it in large punches Then
members of the .Sextette We're all in
in about 4 jiffy. After they Ia q been
carefully housed and listed as Messrs.
Peter Green. Leo Curry. Robt. Morris.
Rodger Williams and Johnnie Jones.
there came into the station one wearing
mitted that he was about the Warmest
thing chat had ever struck Topeka, and
that if the police did not desire an
earthquake or a tidal wave they would
do well to unhOuse his friends. the 9th
err five Long and loud did he remark
on his importance and ability to deliver
the goods. Then after he had said
about enough. Jailer Smythe and 9TH
ers became active and cast him into
the presence OF his fellow immigrants
with the observation that they presum-
ed that would detain him for quite a
period of time. 1t seems that before
the roughness and the gladness at AS,
Mr.. William Green. the latest arrival.
had been selected stakeholder and
frisked by the strong arm of the law.
he had naUght in the way of coin
Someone Rad beaten the law to his
pocket Therefore some of his fellow
workers became wroth and proceeded
to beat UP the late arrivalin true Scran-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
POLICE JOTTINCS.
Sunday Was Not a Busy One for
Officers.
Products of Topeka Joints Are
Rounded Up.
THEY 'sDTD" THE TOWN.
Young Men from PaxicO
Have "Good. Time.
They Are Given Curative Fines
in Court.
THEY ''DID" THE TOWN.

He Sabbath day in
police circles was
uneventful. Not u
carving bee or a
shOOten-fest took
place. To be sure
a page of the pO-
lice register bore
the marks Of toll
before the day
was done. but the
crimes avera ged
only about 10 per
cent. There were
GEORGE Simmons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
THE CLOSING WEEK.
Work of Term IN District Court Draw
inc to Close.

This IS the closing week Of the January
term Of the district court The greater
part of the week will be devoted to dis
posing of motions in cases now pending
Monday is usually motion day. bur only p
few motions. over which there was no con-
test We're taken up in the court this morn
ing as a state case is now being tried.
That case win probably be disposed of by
Tuesday afternoon and the motion docket
Will again be taken uD and cleared
The April term of the district court be-
gins Monday April s. Criminal cases will
be taken uo on that docket before civil
cases are commenced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
LEEDS SUCCEEDS DAVIS.
Takes His Place as General Manager
Santa Fe Refrigerating Lines.

Circulars We're received at the santa
Fa general offices TO-DAY which an
uauuce The appointment of J. S. Leeds
us general manager of the santa F'e re-
migrating lines with headquarters ia
chicago. Jde succeeds Z. ii. Davis, re-
Signed
Sir Leeds was formerly with the San
la he in Topeka ia the capacity of gem
eral freight agent. This was about 20
ans ago. lie was assistant 10 the
general freight agent at the time Mr..
Goddard held the position. When Mr.
Goddard left the Santa Fe MI Leeds
l.as appointed as his successor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
Money for Philinnine RsIief

Washington, March 30. THE secretary
Of the treasury today signed a warrant
for So 600. 600 in favor of the United
States Guaranty Trust company OF
New York for account of the treas
urer Of the Philippine islands TO cover
the appropriation for that amount made
al the last session of congress for the
relief OF distress in the Philippine is
lands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
al TaIk on the High Sea.

Panama, March 30-Cables from San
Salvador announce that President
Cabrera of Guatemala and President
Esealon of Salvador had an interview
on Sunday on the high sea between
Acajutla. Salvador of san Jose. Costa
Rica. After six hours conference they
separated having arranged satisfac-
torily the differences between the two
republics. President Escalon returned
last night to san Salvador.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

Fall River. Mass, March 10-Lieut.
W H Henderson. U. 5. n. who has
been in charge of dredging work - tbs
local harhor for the past three months.
committed suicide during the night by
inhaling illuminating gas he has =
sister residing in Brooklyn and his
home was formerly in Philadelphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

tonian style Then it behooved the Of
ficers to rush to the rescue, and take a
thick layer of Scrantonites off his per
son. Later the bunch became docile.
and only received a fine of SIS each at
the evening session. When Judge Ma
gaw looked upon the once fair face Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
Plans for German Building.

Berlin, March 30.-Em1eror william
today received in audience DR.. LeWald.
the commissioner of Germany to the ST.
Louis exposition. and Prof. Bruno
Schmitz the architect. for the uurposs
of inspecting the plans for the German
building at st. Louis. DR.. LeWaId and
Prof Schrnitz viii start for St. Louis ia
a For4nfvhf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

Locations in Iowa Illinois. Minnesota
end Missouri. ON the Chicago Great
~ e-lern railway. the very best agri-
cultural sections of the United States
ST. here farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful We have a de-
maud for competent men with the nee
cssary ga pital for all branches of bust
ness. Some special opportunities for
creamery men and millers Good loca-
fions for general merchandise. hard
ware. harness hotels. banks and stock
buyers csponderce solicited. Write
for maps and Maple Leaflets w. j.
Reed. industrial agen,, 504 Endicott
building ST Paul. Mimi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
Stops a Strike.

Ironton o., March 30-Furnace work
ers have agreed TO accept the PROPOSE
ton of the operators in the IrontOn dis
trict for an increase Of = cents a day
for turn men and Is cents for laborers.
The men had asked a Is per cent. in
crease. This agreement viii prevent an
intended strike Of over a thousand men
on April l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

Norwood. Ia. March Elm a running
fight at the farm of ". II. Earl here
early today. Henry Cole. a Negro. was
shot and killed while he was in the act
of stealing quantity OF 3 provision
Earl and his nephew. Herbert B. Payne.
fired upon the negro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
Death of Capt. Raper.

Chilncothe. o., March 30.-Captain
John It. Raper, aged 81. publisher Of
the Ohio Soldier. died today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

ty conventions and picking up all the
delegates he can for second third or
fourth choice. He really wants to go 10
congress and is not running in the In
terest of ANYBODY else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

All members Of Valiant lodge No 155
are requested to meet at Castle Hall
tomorrow at $50 to attend the funeral
of Brother S L. Emery All knights
are requested to meet with. us. tSigned)
c. c. HENSHAW. C. G.
Attest: D. W STILLMAN. X of r. s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

To points in Montana Idaho. Washing
ton. oregon, and British Columbia
in erect daily from February
is to April 30 via Chicago Great West
srn railway. For full particulars apply
to G. w Lincoln. I. P. A, Kansas City.
Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

Look pleasant and have your picture
taken at Lutes', 511 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

Mr. William Green he said. II haven't
the heart to do it. Oh. such a face.
Five dollars will be enough for you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30

DR. r. A. Rooster. dentist, 515 Kansas
ave Evening hours to s. Phone S94
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-30
Stetson's Shoes

are the highest art in shoe
making achievements IN the
present age. These shoes
are known to smart dressers
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14

defeat Mr. Low. Moreover, 1t Is the general opinion
that Mr. Shepard would render as worthy service to
the city, and that he would enter upon his Duties not
wthstanding that practical politicians should have
contributed to his success free from political alliances
and pledges.
The situation in New York is unique, and in this
respect may foreshadow the st. Louis situation In
two years, except that Mayor Wells has intention
to be candidate again. However, the principal is
sue may be similar in that the best element Of cit
izenshp will insist upon the nomination Of good men
on both tickets and thereby insure the election how
soever the results might 60, Of an efficient Mayor.
The hope of New York is that the nominees should
either be Messrs. Shepard Low two of equal
ability and integrity 1t may be more desirable
to have good nominee opposing the fusion ticket
than to have good nominee the fusion ticket, for
the latter may not command many votes as it did
in the last election The fusion forces would GER
tainly prefer that Mr.. Shepard should be nominated
than that unsafe candidate should be put at the
head of the opposing ticket The election of Mr. Shep
ard would assure continuance Of good government.
The st. Louis election Is distant almost two years
and 1t is too early yet, to make campaign plans
But is not too early for voters to mediate
Importance Of voting at primary elections. In order
to elect good Mayor and perpetuate the good gov
eminent furnished by the Wells administration, 1t
Will be necessary to nominate good men both
tickets
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14

Of AL but one or Of any considerable number, The
Republic has not heard Of them while it has heard Of
some who predict that every single case pending
on appeal will be decided for the State.
Take the Butler case, for example. 1t was tried
and thoroughly thrashed out before Judge Hockaday,
jurist at least as competent any member Of the
criminal division Of the Supreme Court The hopes
Of the defense seem to rest wholly upon the doubt
to whether the Board Of Health to members of which
Butler is accused Of having offered brbes had author
ity to make garbage contract To any mans COM
mon sense that hope is desperate. The Board did
prepare the ordinance and let the contract and the
city and contractor acting under 1t to-day Law
yers would indeed be astonished If the Supreme
Court should find reason for overruling Judge Hook
aday on this point Inere is great deal of bad logic
in criminal law technicalities but it would be foolish
beyond ordinary bad logic IL the law should declare
that in Missouri de faco official capable Of binding
the State and public with his official acts, could
be held guilty Of bribery that man who offered
brides could not be held guilty under the statute.
No; the Post has been reading the partisan papers
which have been slandering Missouri. The Supreme
Court will do its duty and next winter will
number Of boodlers entering upon their of pun
ishment. That is The Republics opinion
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14
RECENT COMMENT.
Legislative sandb.sser..

Washington Post
The St Louis Republic, being the leading Democratic
paper in a city where nineteen convicted municipal
ers confidently awaiting the action Of the Supreme
Court number Of them meantime holding their in
the House Delegates and In State whose Legislature
is officially declared to have been thoroughly
corruption for dozen with these adj
vantages acquiring information this subject must
be accepted high authority Speaking from
nently favorable standpoint The Republic declares
when Colonel William H. Phelps, who has within the
week appeared before two Missouri grand ures said
for the sandbaggng legislator there
for the lobby he hit close to the TRUTH
The Republic truly that purchasable demagogues
and INSCRIPTIONS sandbaggers constantly introducing
or threatening introduce bills which specious
plausibity on surface backman underneath as
their purpose"
And that is not the whole the phase Of the
sckening situation. for The Republic remarks
when Is presented which honestly designed
regulate special interests for the public
these take advantage occasion threaten
the fate Of the honest being deter.
mined along the same lines II pure sandbae-
ging."
That is Just what has been going at the Missouri
Capitol for and precisely similar condition
existed in the local legislature St And the
dscouragng fact in this that several
the st Louis boodlng legislators tried
convicted and sentenced the Penitcntiay. were re-
elected to and are now serving in the House Of Delegates
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14
ELEcTING A MAYOR.

Predictions made by trustworthy observers that
the reelection Of Mayor Low Of New York, granting
that he will be renominated, win be harder task
than his first victory. Although he has given the
metropolis better grade of municipal government
than It has had in years. there have been defections
from his ranks and Is doubted whether the fusion
forces, with all their numerous elements and unques-
toned influence viii be competent to overcome this
loss.
Should the proffer of diplomatic post to Mayor
Low take real shape It Is possible that he would ac-
cept It. In which event the Republicans and fusion
forces would be compelled to find another mayoralty
candidate. On the other hand, rumors that Mr.. Low
may be offered diplomatic position could be origl-
mated from political design in order to augment his
popularity BY indicating that his work appreciated
outside OF his .'own country"
Forecasters look forward to another contest be-
tween Mr.. Low and Mr.. Shepard According to re-
port which 10 not confirmed as yet Mr.. Shepard was
assured BY the Tammany leaders that should he lose
In the rst election he would be renominated. Many
reliable observers believe that Mr. Shepard, whose
Integrity and ability are admitted. would enter the
second race with exceptionally favorable prospects
and would be far stronger than before. In truth.
nany express confidence that Mr.. Shepard would now
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14
wORLD'S-1eO4-FAR.
MEANING IN CROP FIGURES

MEANING IN CROP FIGURES.
The report Of the Government Bureau Of Statistics
with reference to crop conditions in the wheat and
corn belts is full of significance and suggestion. We
u, a. compared with 100 on the same date in 1902
and with the 10year average Of 81. The yield pei
bushel Of wheat in 1902 was 1872 as against an esti
mate Of 81 for this year.
Nationally, the average for is represented at
1871 six points lower than the general tenyear aver
age. S44 The national wheat crop also is expected
70 decline about bushel an All the leading
States. Missouri Kansas, Illinois, Iowa and Ne
Maska, show considerable decrease, while other
States not in the belt proper above their
cfage. The same is true with the exception Of Kan
sas. in connection with wheat
The report should cause alarm. Last year the
crops were abnormaly large This year they are
smaller, but not to such degree to warrant any
talk about crop failure. We shall have corn, wheat,
oats and barley enough to the colloqual express
sion. 'to last us for awhile"
Tho weather, doubtless, has had much to do with
causing the decrease. Floods wiped out the corn ia
the productive river valleys. But may not another
reason be quite important factor? May 1t not be
that the SOIL having served well in 1902 III
literal need Of rest? big crop means just much
more vitality drawn from Mother Earth. There is
nothing under the sum- but everywhere is trans
formation If the substance Of the soil is transformed
into wheat and the wheat garnered that substance
its equivalent be restored to the soil or event
ually there win be no wheat. The soil acts in the
businesslike way Of the locomotive. Feed it with
fuel and 1t will Cease to feed 1t and the result
= merely old IRON The West must learn rest Its
land
The day Of the picturesque farmer is surely wan
ing. The scientific farmer is dawnng. The type of
farmer which is pictured by the comic papers
ing MP to town. being taken in tow by confidence men
and eagerly purchasing gold bricks, must evolve into
man Of hard sense well as hard hands. We may
not like to see the bewhiskered, simple fellow disap
pear from the OF modern life, but 1t win hap
pen in spite Of Doubtless II greater per cent OF
the practical farmers knew the science Of rotation
ana fertilzing the crop figures would have shown
such decline.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14

Union County TeacAerS Institute.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Alto Pass. Ill. Aug. R-Ths Union County
Teacher Institute. which convened in
Jonesboro Monday. VIII close tomorrow.
OF q total Of la teachers. LOS were present.
County Superintendent W. o. Brown Is
credited with the unusual success Of the IN
stitute. and Is receiving = great deal Of
praise. He Offers q banner to both county
and graded schools for the best average At
tendance during the school year. the banner
to doat over the building Of the successful
school the following year. He also offered q
Certificate Of attendance to each pupil who
attends each day Of school during the year.
To-day the Union County TeAcherS' As
of 1--WE tho coming year. and elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Superintendent E.
E. Mclaughlin. Anna: vice president, Su-
secretary, Mrs. n. e. Spann, Alto Pass;
treasurer. Miss Lota lockwood. Dongola
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14
MISSING MAN FOUND HERE.
John Conroy Left New Jersey
Home Last April.

New York. Aug. D.-John conroy. who
myster1ously disappeared last April Is from
his homo in Bloomfield. N. J.. and who has
been mourned n dead by his wife and two
children, has been heard from In St Louis.
Mo-. where he Is employed on = railroad
Conroy dressed himself April = In his best
clothes. and. accompanied by his son. went
out for a walk. When they had gone only
q short distance he kissed the boy Good-by,
and bade him return home.
This tho boy did. Il was supposed the
father had disposed Of himself IN the Nor
rts Canal, and its waters were dragged
body.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14
Pointed sentences.

washington POST
Up to date. of the postal officials who escaped
through the statute Of limitations an nves-
dgation for vindicaton purposes.
Tho Grand Jury is leaving deposit Of slime in 81
Louis that is difficult to remove the debris Of
the late Hood
prominent New York man whose wife identified him
dead at the morgue has informed the authorities
he is convinced she mistaken
Professor Harper of the University of Chicago is up
against tough proposition, that
university N educational institution in order escape
paying taxeA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14


volume
the banks Of wooed Mary,
the pride;
heartbroken
AS the suns to weepo Of my bride
he sweetb around singing
umner ike winter cherries to
II snow how'rets sprtngtns.
Fol- myh rts . Cushla chree
brig shone the morning. a BRIDE
Thy foot nyt threshold crosSd
And best our hearth soft eventide. dove,
first my heart lay, Asthorei
now nylo pillow turning
Wear tho night watches thinking
And darker night break
+ aching nndth ee ma
doneim why didst thou
To linger nearth with m
would cold arms,
my rest meath boughs that thee
frumo our happy dwelling
eseeking nnyow n
wher thou artis
soon lie Cushs chresi
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14

Relieve the freight congestion. Incidentally, en-
courage the Terminal Association to increase its ia
cilties if it be done without granting priv
Ileges. With the Worlds Fair congestion and ordi-
nary switchyard congestions. shall be in pretty
mess next year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14

Governor Dockery urged sandbagged citizen last
winter to give information which he could expose
the boodlefs The Governor of Missouri has record
of unceasing contest with the legislative conhicton
lists Honor the true servants when Furnishing the
bad ones.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-14

REPCBLlC SPECIAL
Bloomington. Ill. Aug. 1.-THE negroes OF
bloomington held . mass meeting tonight
to make arrangements for the opening OF n
large store, carrying various kinds of mer-
chandtsc, to be operated by negroes for ne
groeA Much interest Is displayed over the
movement. and 1t Is said that many cities
will take similar action. Shares arc to be
sold at S. each,