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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-06-27

ONE Of the most significant political
fights Of the summer has just come to
a conclusion in the State Democratic
convention Of Iowa. It was between
the Bryanites, and the Re-organizers
and the issue was the re-aff1rmation OF
the Chicago and Kansas City plat
forms. The re-organizers won by q
vote Of 461 to 353; but they have no
great pride in their victory. Because
of it's closeness, they can hardly hope
to get along without further friction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-06-27
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR TILLMAN
Court Decides That Slayer of Gonzales
Cannot Get Fair Trial In Columbia.


Argument on the motion for a
change of venue in the case Of James
H. Tillman, indicted for the murder of
N. G. Gonzales, was concluded at
o'clock last Wednesday afternoon, and
Judge Townsend at once announced
his decision that the change should be
granted. Counsel disagreed concern
ing the county where the case should
be sent, and after sleeping over the
matter, Judge Townsend announced
that he had chosen Lexington.
Wednesdays proceedings opened
with the argument Of Mr.. Andrew
Crawford for the prosecution, against
the motion. He spoke for an hour and
half. and his presentation of the law
was highly complimented. He was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-06-27
HOMICIDE AT FERGUSON NINE.

James McLester, white, shot and
killed Jack Foskett, also white, at the
Ferguson gold mine, near Kings Noun
tain battle-ground, about fourteen miles
northeast Of Yorkville, last Tuesday
afternoon. Coroner Louthian held an
inquest Tuesday night, and brought
McLester to Yorkville, committing him
to Jail at about o'clock Wednesday
morning.
Just what the shooting was about
Is not altogether clear; but from the
circumstances there is reason to be-
lieve that Mrs. Foskett, good looking
young woman, employed about the
mine as cook, may have been either
the whiting or unwilling cause Of the
trouble. It is thought that her hus-
band was jealous Of McLester. That Is
the impression that is conveyed by
common- runorSn - :; a%~
McLester is. young unmarried man,
aged about twenty-six. He had been
employed at the mine for sometime,
and the story he told the coroner was
to the effect that he had been inform
ed by Mrs. Foskett that her husband
had threatened her life. He was sit
ting in the sand house Tuesday after
noon; mending bands, when, happen
ing to look up, he saw Foskett ap-
preaching in threatening attitude
with heavy stick raised over his head
as If to strike. Since the warning
from Mrs. Foskett, he had been carry
ing his pistol, and drawing 1t quickly,
he began firing. He fired four shots,
and during the firing Foskett fell to
the ground dead.
McLester's testimony was purely
voluntary. Mrs. Foskett seemed to be
anxious to make a statement, and she
was permitted to do SO. Her story
was to the effect that her husband had
several times told her Of his intention
to kill McLester. He had made such
a threat on Friday, June 19, and had
exhibited to her the pistol with which
he said he was going to commit the
deed. She said that he had repeated
the threat on the afternoon Of the
killing. That was at their; house. She
did not say, however, that he had a
pistol at that time. Immediately after
advising her Of his purpose, he left the
house, presumably to carry It out:
He went through the bushes toward
the mine. She watched him. II heard
the report Of a gun in the direction of
the MILL" the woman stated to the
jury, land turning to the children, I
told them that Jack Cher husband)
had killed Mr.. McLester." She said
that she considered her husband very
dangerous man.
The weapon. with which the killing
was done was 44-calibre Colt, six
shooter Two shots went wild and two
took effect. There are still two un-
exploded cartridges in the revolver.
One Of the shots that hit Foskett went
through his head and the other through
his body, in the neighborhood Of his
heart According to expert medical
testimony, either shot was calculated
to produce death, the latter almost in
stantly. .
McLester surrendered to the coro-
ner promptly upon the rendering Of q
verdict by the jury, and gave up his
revolver. He came to jail without
objection. He says he is a poor man.
having only few dollars In cash. and
about a months wages undrawn. He
claims that the killing was purely In
seh-defense and that that is all there
was Of It. .,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25

A fiat builder in Chicago has contributed
his mite to the solution of the servant girl
problem Some months ago the situation
there was so tense that men were being
secured as house servants to an extent IN
known in other cities. This builder has set
aside the lower floor Of a building having
20 apartments for the servants of all his
tenants. This floor is to have nine sleep
ing rooms, baths and reception room and
library, for the exclusive use of the maids.
They will receive their friends in this
apartment and will be under no restric-
lions save the annoyance of an inopportune
ring upon the mistress bell from up
stairs. This is the first attempt, so far as
known, to d0mesticate in city architecture
here the servants hail which cuts so large
a figure in English novels There are fiat
houses in Manhattan and Brooklyn an
which the sleeping rooms for the servants
all through the building are confined to the
upper floor. but that has commonly been
device to utilize the least valuable space
in the building so as to leave more room
for the families of the tenants. This Chi
cago Improvement seems to be based on
sociological lines and to spring from the
necessity for some sort of device which
would enable fat jewellers to retain ser
wants Whether it succeeds Will depend
a good deal upon circumstances, such ufl-
certainties as how many policemen call on
how many cooks on the same evening The
servants hall may be too large to promote
domestic peace.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
EMERSON CENTENARY.
One Hundredth Anniversary of the
Philosophers Birth Celebrated

Chicago. May 25.-The one nundredth an
niversary of the birth of Ralph Waldo
Emerson was made the occasion of many
sermons by Chicago pastors on the phil
osopher. At All Souls church Emerson
was the subject of five addresses, Jenzin
LLOYD Jones presiding.
Emerson was the theme at the other
churches during the day
when he wrote drops of light fell from
his pen When he spoke, vast horizons
began to grow as at daybreak." said DR.
Camden NJ. Cobern in St James Metho-
dist church. 'Just to see him for an
hour was to get sudden knowledge of what
he was and Of what you might be.
I never felt so conscious of my inability
to tell my people what is in my heart as
today. when I am TO speak Of the influence
of this great man., said DR.. F. w Gun
saIllus in Central church
Everybody these days quotes Emerson
without even knowing it. There is no
other such echo of Jesus in this new cen
fury as that which comes through him.
The Emerson centennial viii be cello
brated at the University Of Chicago tins
afternoon with a meeting in Kent theater
under the auspices Of the department of
English and philosophy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
Wide Choice in Hammooks.

Hand-wrought Mexican hammocks,
simple and durable, cost SIS apiece
They have no valances or decorations
and at first glance the netted cording
might be taken for a fish net
But they are warranted weatherproof
no matter how often left out in rains
or storms. When soiled they may be
washed. Though of plain mesh and one
UNMARRIED tint, they have a look of dis
tinction.
These hammocks are not always to
be had. Last season New York dealers
had to do without them altogether, be-
cause the home weaN ers on the Mexican
haciendas did not have any ready. This
year the women who weave hammocks
between other tasks were induced to be
systematic and a good supply is the re-
suit.
Other Mexican hammocks are of
twine with borders and tassels of
black and white These are also ex-
pensive.
Hammock of firmly woven mesh, not
unlike the basket Of the Indian pap
poose. are newly introduced. So are
hammocks of a pliable fibre that sug-
gests the mats in which tea is imported
These hammocks when slung up have
the pointed effect at the ends. like turn
ed up slipper toes or the bows of a
canoe
Very useful looking hammocks of
slattings and rope have back rests and
offenders arranged so that the head can
be brought up to a comfortable angle
for work or reading But the favorite
models are of the plant. Longing sort
without offenders and of ample width
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
WASHOUT AT LAKE VIEW
All Railroads Having Trouble
With Heavy Rains.

The Santa Fe is still having trouble
with heavy rains and swollen streams
It was reported at the general offices
this morning that heavy rains fell on
Saturday night and Sunday morning in
the vicinity of Lawrence, Ottawa and
nearly all over the Southern Kansas di-
vision Rain is also reported on the
Oklahoma division, and in fact all over
the system
There is a small washout at Lakeview,
but it is not serious. The washouts that
occurred last week on the Southern
Kansas division have been repaired and
Santa Fe trains are now running into
all stations in southern Kansas with the
one exception of Coffeyville.
The Rock Island is the road that is
having most trouble. 1t was reported
at the division Offices of that road this
morning that very heavy rains have
fallen on the Oklahoma division in the
vicinity of Chickasha. One official said
that although it was now clearing up
the streams have all left their banks and
reports have been received from about
two dozen washouts. 1t is almost i'm
possible to run trains with the track in
this condition.
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to allow of the occupants being Tapped
into drOwsiness or dreams.
There are several sorts of woven wire
hammocks much more comfortable
than the material would suggest, but of
a fair weather nature only and vulner-
able to dampness and not the best thing
for a white dress on a hot day.
The gayest hammocks are of the
French model, in stripes and bars of al
ternating colors and decked with rows
of balls and tassels. that bob and sway
with every movement. These have pill
lows of fixed and deep valances, and
often little fancy canopies over the
head. Pink and blue, coral and gray,
scarlet and the mixed bronze of the
turkeys plumage are some of the color
combinations. The Frerch hammocks
cost from $12 up.
Red and yellow hammocks of the pat
tern of a bandanna handkerchief and
of dependable dyes are brought out for
seashore use. There are also adjusta-
Bile hammocks of sail cloth or burlap.
with an overhead framing and screens
made of bamboo or raffia that will let
the air in and yet shade the occupant
philadelphia Inquirer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
SIMPLY BREATHE IT.
A Few Minutes Use of Hyomei Four
Times a Day Cures Catarrh.

The pleasantest. most convenient and
the only scientific method for the treat
ment and cure of catarrh is Hyomei.
Simply put twenty drops of Hyomei in
the inhaler that comes with every pack
age and then breathe it for few min
utes four times day.
1t seems remarkable that so simple a
way Of treating catarrh viii effect a
cure, but the most important discover
les of science have always been the sim
plest. BY breathing Hyomei in this
way every particle of air that enters
the air passages of the throat and head
and goes into the lungs is charged with
a healing balsam that kills the germs
and bacilli of catarrh and soothes and
allays all irritation.
The first days use of Hyomei viii
show decided Improvement and in a
short time there viii be no further trou-
bic from catarrh. Its action Is rapid
and lasting.
You take no risk in buying HyQmei.
A complete outfit costs 500. and if af-
ter using you can say that it has not
helped you. Geo. w. StansfeId, drug
gist. e32 Kansas avenue, win return
your money. What other trea tment for
catarrh is sold under a guarantee like
this7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
NOT MUCH ZOE GILHOOLY.
'sFortune" Left Him Dwindles to Less
Than a Hundred Dollars.

New Haven, May 25.-When Rounds
man William B. Gnhooly Of New York
came to this city to collect what he sup
posed was a fortune of $4,000 from the
estate of Mary Ann Reynolds, he found
from the inventory of the estate filed
today that the estate amounts to just
$47450.
This is due to the fact that valuable
property belonging to Mrs. Reynolds in
this city was found to be mortgaged for
notion store in this city She left the
balance of her fortune to Roundsman
Gilhooly, after 5000 has been paid for
masses, 800 to two relatives in Ireland,
$50 for funeral expenses and sums rang
ing from % cents to So to other relatives.
Roundsman Gihooly Will not get enough
to pay him for acting as executor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
THAT CANKER MORN.
Prof Popenoe Tells How to Fight the
Pest.

E. A. Popenoe. professor at the head
of the department of entomology and
zoology at the State Agricultural cot
lege. has given, in letter 10 T. n
James. of this city, some very valuable
Information in regard to the eXternll-
nation of the canker worm, the pest
which threatens incalculable damage 10
the orchard and shade trees of kan
sas. For the last four years Topeka
has been fighting them in a disOrgan-
lied and more or less unscientihc man
ner. Most of these efforts have been III
vain because operations have been
postponed until the insect has its work
well begun. Prof. Popenoe says people
make a mistake in waiting until spring
to institute measures for the destruC~
ton of the canker worm. In his letter
he saws.
Measures against the pest should be
taken in the fall, when the first moths
are making their way up the tree.
Bandages are applied at this time. and
watched and renewed during the open
weather till late in spring; after which
the work of spraying should be prose
cuted vigorously. 1t is not so easy to
destroy this insect as some others, but
wherever the work has been done con-
scientiously and on right lines it has
been kept under control.
1T IS the normal habit of the insect
to winter in the ground as a pupa, but
in our long warm falls the insect some
times transforms to the moth and pairs
in the late weeks of the season. the
female making her way at once to the
branches, and laying eggs that with lit
tie doubt remain unimpaired till spring,
when they hatch early. The moths are
frequently ascending as early as the
first of February. laying their eggs
about the buds, and by the time people
have walked up to the necessity Of
spraying some of the worms are al
ready well grown and ready to enter
the ground. Further it is not thought
necessary to spray trees not being ac-
tually stripped of their leaves by the
worms, and the partially infested ones
thus breed enough insects to make the
entire work to be done over the next
spring. You will readily see that the
work must be done with exacting
thoroughness to be of avail
Where the ground is Of nature or
position to admit of stirring with
disker or good harrow late in fall or
in an open time in winter. this treat
ment viii do much to destroy the hiber-
mating pupae. and thus materially re-
duce the number of egg-laying females
in spring. But this course is mani
testify impracticable in streets and
parks set to grass. and here dependence
must be had to direct warfare
Yours truly, +. A. POPENOE"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
Zee Coneert and stereopticon Leeture

The famous Tent City Band from the
Tent City, Coronado Beach. California,
win be in Topeka Tuesday, May 20 This
is the best band that plays during the
season at Coronado Beach. 1t has just
completed a successful tour of Texas,
Oklahoma and is playing a few Kansas
cities on its way TO California
The band viii give a free concert in
the State House grounds Tuesday ev-
ening. A stereopticon lecture on the
beauties of California in Summer will
be given after the concert. Mr. A. A
Weiss of Cincinnati, O.. is the lecturer
and those who have seen the pictures
he displays are loud in their praise. The
Santa Fe is trying to popularize Cali
fOrnia as a summer resort and the pic
lures illustrate the way there and
places and scenes in the state. Every
body is welcome to attend. No charge
for anything. Should the night be wet,
the concert and lecture viii be given in
the Auditorium. Even though you have
no present intention of going to Cali
fornia you are invited to the entertain
nent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
BISMARCK's HEIR FOUND.
He Is Not Jesco Won Puttkamer
Though of Same Name.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 25.-News was
received here today that the boy Jesco
Won Puttkamer, a grand nephew of the
late Prince Bismarck, for whom the
police of Stettin. Germany, have been
looking, was found in Frankfort, Ger
many. and he is not the printers ap-
prentice of this city at all, although or
the same name
He is the son of the police inspector
of Stettin and a midshipman in the Ger
man navy but had run away. The po-
lice thought he had come to this coun-
try, hence the search which revealed
the Jesco Won Puttkamer of this city.
and the strange history of himself ana
sister, who were led to believe tina t
they We're to inherit titles and fortunes.
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COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

As plans have been made for the APP
pearance of Mary Shaw and her asso-
ciate players in Ibsenfs Ghosts" in
London late in the spring, only a very
brief tour of this country can be made.
Managers Fawcett and Brennan receiv-
ed applications for bookings from man
ayers of theaters in all parts of the
United States but arrangements could
only be made with a limited number.
1t is a fortunate thing that this city
will be included in the list of cities to
be visited. This will be a rare oppor
tunity to witness the greatest of ID
sens plays performed by so consum-
mate an artist as Mary Shaw and the
rest of the New York cast. Manager
Crawford after long negotiations ar
ranged for an appearance of Ghosts
at the New Crawford tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
Floto show Takes WslL.

he Fort Scott Republican says:
Those people in the city who failed to
witness the performance of the Otto
Floto United show. which was here
Wednesday night, missed one of the
best attractions that has been here for
some time. One Of the principal features
of the show was the acrobatic work of
q family of whom three We're boys be-
tween the ages of 8 to 13 years They
were good" The show viii be in To-
peka next Thursday and Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
Frost Damage in New Hampshire.

Manchester, N H. May 25.-Great
damage has been done to vegetation in
Manchester and vicinity by heavy
frosts. The mercury dropped to one
and two degrees below the freezing
point and frozen pools of water were
found in some places about town.
Beans. peas. potatoes. etc, We're cut
down to the very ground by the frost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25

was completely overturned in q ditch
near Montguyon. Mr.. Stead was caught
under the machine, while his chauffeur
was hurled to distance of 30 feet and
had his head and body badly cut. Mr.
Stead was conscious when he was picked
up but complained Of suffering great
pain. He was conveyed to the nearest
farm.
1T is stated that Louis Renault's auto
mobile attained at Beoudinier, between
Chartres and Bonneval. a maximum
speed Of 1884 miles per hour.
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HeHerman Died.

Tarrytown n. Y. May 25.-John Hef-
ferman, who was mysteriously shot
Last night near the Ardsley club, died
today No arrests have been made and
woman who was with Hefferman, was
detained at the Ardsley club but was
later allowed to go. Her identity has
not been learned and the man who
she said did the shooting has not been
found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25
OUR THEORY
They Booted the Ban.

I.aibach. Austria. May 25.-A turbu-
lent mob rioted in the streets last yell
ing Down with the BAN" and cheering
for Creative. A crowd in front of the
German club sang the Slav anthem and
hooted the ban. Several shots were
fired. The rioters also stoned Prince
Won Auersperg's palace. Troops and
gen d'armerie finally routed the rioters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-25

St. Louis Strike Settlement.

St Louis. May 25-The settlement of
the strike of porters, packers and
freight handlers of the wholesale gro
Gerry firms in the Cupples station dis
trict, that went into effect today. car
ries with it the assurance of the wind
ing uD of the strike of the railroad
freight handlers and the prevention of
general strike with the teamsters of
the international organization who were
on the point of going out.
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Halifax, N s., May 25.-The fire at
Dominion No. colliery at Glaze Bay,
which has been burning for nearly two
months, is reported out by Government
Inspector Gilpin The mine which was
flooded from the sea will be pumped out
Immediately.
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SNAP SHOTS ATHOMENEWs.

Lii pickaninnies
Swingin' on de gate,
Daddy wild de fishin' pole
Gallon-jug er bait
River des a-whiriin'
De water lilies roun'
Niger wild a catfish
Weighin' twenty poun'i
Amt de country boomin'i
Talk er happy Ian
Indy. light de fire,
En- fetch de fryin' PAM
Atlanta Constitution.
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commencement at K. U.

Lawrence, Kas.. May 25.-The pro-
gtamme for commencement al the uni
versity promises to be especially inter-
esting this year The exercises begin
June 4 and are as follows:
THURSDAY, JUNE T.
Concert of the department Of music,
school OF Fine Arts, Fraser hail, 6 p. m.
SUNDAY, JUNE T.
Baccalaureate sermon DR.. Frank
Strong, chancellor of the university,
Fraser hall, s o. M
MONDAY, JUNE 8.
Phi Beta Kappa address. Prof r. NJ.
Wenley, University of Michigan, Fraser
hall, D. m.
TUESDAY. JUNE 9.
Class day exercises Of the class Of 1903.
university campus. 1880 to 1870 a. M
Annual alumni address, H. F. NJ. Bear.
80 of Roswell, n. NJ, Fraser hall. 10. 80
a. m.
TUESDAY, JUNE g.
University-A Alumni baseball game,
McCOok field. p. m.
Annual meeting of the Alumni asso-
citation, Spooner library, z p. m
University reception. the Chancellor
and Mrs Strong, Library hall. D. m
Alumni banquet of the School of Law,
Eldridge house. 9 p. m
WEDNESDA Y JUNE 10.
The thirty first annual commencement
address by Justice David j. Brewer of
the supreme court of the United States,
Fraser hall 10 a. m.
University dinner, Natural History
museum, 1 .. m.
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desire to thank all the different or
ders. the male quartette, my many
friends and neighbors, for their kind
ness and sympathy during the late ill
ness and death of my beloved hus-
band. MRS. LILLE A PAGAN.
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Chicago, May 25-The new directory
leads its publisher to allot to Chicago
a population of 2.20e. 000-
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Take a Trip

over the Nickel Plate Road and be con-
WINGED of its superior train service. Sol
id through daily express trains between
Chicago. TT. Wayne Findlay. Fostoria.
Erie, Buffelo. New York city and Bos-
ton. American Club meals. ranging in
price from 35c to S1.00 served in Nickel
Plate dining cars: also service a Ia
carte. Rates always the lowest No
excess fare charged on any train on the
Nickel Plate road Chicago depot: Har-
rison st. and Fifth ave. City Ticket
Offices, III Adams st. and Auditorium