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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
GIVES UP THIRTEENTH.
City Railway Tracks Not to Be
Put There.

B. E. Sunny ahd E. w. Wilson came
to town Sunday and looked over the
work which l.. e. Myers has been do
ing on the city galway reconstruction.
Mr. Sunny left for Chicago Sunday
night and Mr.. Wilson returned home
this afternoon.
Mr. Wilson, 5Gr. Sunny and Mr..
Myers constitute the reconstruction
committee of the city railway COM
pany, and in sp6a<ing of the result of
the conference. MIR. Myers said today:
I'VE looked over the work here, but
no new plans wdre made which can be
made public. We are simply going
ahead with the work as rapidly as pos
Sibla, and as l don't want to take all
the responsibility, Mr.. Sunny and Mr..
Wilson come Out here every month or
two to see how things are getting
along
Mr.. Myers was; asked what the COM
pany would do about the proposition to
pave Thirteenth street. where the COM
pany has been planning to build it's
line.
Paving, Thirteenth street esoesn't
have anything more to do with the city
railway than pavement in New York
city. We don't have any interest what
ever in the proposition TO pave that
streat.
rs not the company desirous Of
building out that street2''
NO. we have made no such decision
1t merely was one of TWENTY-FIVE pos
sible routes. That application for
10 Dul1Q Qn Inlfl6Gntn WAS pre-
mature. We never had any intention
of building there. All we want is to
put our lines where they will do the
most good to the most. people"
Where will you locate the Washburn-
Quinton line?''
we expect to istay pretty closely to
the present ROUTES" replied Mr.. Myers.
"Will you go olat West TweIfth?'
Il can't say. We haven't decided that
fully"
If wac a0uo11n1nd fodav Nv tho
way officials that lthe West Sixth avenue
right of way will sbe concreted the whole
distance to Wesk street On this con-
crete Will be a cushion of sand. and ON
the sand the cedar blocks will be re-
placed. The concrete foundation will be
available when the street is repaved
with brick At Che same time. it will
enable the company to make very sat
isfactory job out bf the West Sixth ave-
nue. mixup.
The West Sixtn line is now reIaid as
far as the insane asylum. Cars are run
ming over new traek the whole distance,
though the roadEed is not yet compile
ted.
Mr.. Myers says of the difficulties
which have arisen over West Sixth and
West Thirteenth: We have nothing to
fear from these little difficulties. They
were nothing but terhpests in the tea
pot anyway. We offered to give West
Sixth it's choice between macadam and
cedar blocks. and it has chosen the ce-
dar blocks. Some people get excited be-
cause Superintendent Collins. in his
haste to obey the city engineer and
clear the street of dirt. threw the dirt
back into the right of way temporarily.
But that was merely as an accommoda-
ton to the city. to get the street clear
Mr.. Myers is busy today moving into
the Weaver property in Potwin which
he has leased. At present Mr.. Myers
and his family are staying at the Cope
land, but they will locate in their new
home as soon as possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
MAJ. ANDERSON RESIGNS
He is No Longer at Head of
Choral Union.

Major T. J. Anderson has resigned the
Office of president of the Topeka Choral
union which he has occupied for three
years, since the organization of the
society. His resignation will be acted
upon Wednesday evening when a sue
cessor will be selected. Major Anderson
says he is too busy to look after the af-
fairs of the Choral society during the
coming winter. He said:
1T has taken me "a years to learn
some things. One thing 1 have finally
gotten hold of IS not to overload myself
with business. I found cut the import
auce of that last summer during the
flood trouble when I had a whole lot
more than I could handle, as well as
everybody else concerned. It got so 1
finally tumbled over one day and had to
go and take a vacation. I have enough
to do with my regular duties here and
have concluded not to assume the tasks
which the office of president of the
Choral society carries with it. There are
plenty of other people in the society %
do the work. | shall try to keep up
my end in the chorus but aside from
that 1 don't expect to figure in the af-
fairs of the organization this winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
TORNADO KILLS THREE.
Destroys Large Amount of
Property Near Prince ton, III.

Princeton. ILL.,. Oct "a tornado
passed two miles southeast of this city
Saturday evening. killing three persons
and destroying a large amount OF farm
property. The dead:
MRS. CHARLES F. SHERWIN
MRS. ALVARA SHERWIN, mother of
Charles F. Sherwin
MISS EMMA WELSH of TiskaN.
visitor at the Sherwin ,horae.
Charles E. Sherwln 9e9eived serious
internal injuries.
The storm started at the house of J.
F. Cater. two miles southeast of Prince
ton. At that place it destroyed a new
residence erected by Mr.. Cater this
year. The storm Travelled In an easte~ly
direction to he residence of Mrs. Sher-
win, Which was blown away, the three
women in the house were killed ana MI.
Sherwin. who was about to enter the
house, was seriously injured. Consid-
cradle corn in the field was ruined and
some stock killed. At the residence of
Mr.. Cater the family escaped by going
to the cellar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
OVER NIAGARA.
Saloon Keeper Attempts a SEN
SatiOnal Suicide.

Niagara Falls, n. Y, Oct 5-John
Phillips, So years old saloonkeeper at
Leicestershire, attempted suicide by
throwing himself over Niagara Falls
today. He is now under arrest
Phillips waded into the rapids. The
water was over his knees when he slip
ped and fell and his body was swept
toward the brink is feet distant. He
hoated head first toward the falls and
was carried 50 or 40 feet when his body
was caught by a counter current and
carried iii toward shore
In the meantime q woman who was
with him screamed for help Several
men ran down stream to a spot where
a big hole extended into the river. "A
man named Arnold a friend. Phillips.
crawled out as far a he could on the
log and when Phillips was swept in
shore by the eddy he managed to catch
his clothing. A living chain was form
ed and Arnold and his burden were
drawn to shore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
IN AN AUTOMOBILE.
Gov. Bailey Rode Across Coun-
try to the Lincoln Carnival.

Lincoln, Kan. Oct. 5.-The third an
nual carnival and log-rolling in Lin
coin this year was given under the man
agement of the different lodges of the
city. Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather the last day. the carnival was
success. The first day being fraternal
day. on account of the nonarrival of R.
w. Turner, OF Mankato. his place was
filled by gentleman named Rarrick,
of Salina, who delivered a fine address
on fraternity.
1t is estimated there was between s.
500 and 5000 people here the second day.
1t was one of the largest if not the
greatest turnout ever seen in Lincoln
since the early days of Populism
Governor Bailey was present, riding
from Ellsworth to Lincoln, 25 miles, in
an automobile. The governor spoke in
the open street, and while the dust at
times was almost suffocating, his audi
ance was large and his address was at
tentively listened to during the 40 min
utes he spoke. He made a splendid inn
preston with his hearers who focked
around the stand after he closed to
grasp him by the hand. The governor
made friends by his visit to Lincoln.
There were many features to entertain
the crowd, one of them being the bur
lesque circlfs parade, which was q pleas
ing affair, as well as a great takeof on
the usual circus parades.
Splendid music was furnished by the
two bands. that of this city and the
other by the band of Sylvan Grove while
the singing clubs of Lincoln carried out
their part to perfection.
Two games of baseball were played,
the first being between the clubs of Ada
and Lincoln. Ten innings was played,
resulting in a score of to in favor of
Lincoln. The second game was between
the Lincoln and Lucas clubs, but the
score was all one way. and in favor of
the Lincoln club.
Lincoln gave the ''grafters'' cold re-
ception. A number of them put in their
usual appearance, and started up their
games, which We're promptly closed by
the officers.
Col F. H. Durham was chief marshal
of the parade, which moved without
hitch.
An entertaining street feature was the
exhibition of bag punching by young
Albert Root, a Lincoln boy. His per
fornanees in this feature alone was
something wonderful, equal in every re-
spect to fulI-grown athlete.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
SHALL 1T BE HELD?
Question Midwinter Exposition
Directors Must Decide.

On Wednesday afternoon of this week
there VII be a meeting of the stock
holders of the Kansas Midwinter Expo
sition COMPANY for the election of Off
GERS and to decide whether to hold a
winter exposition in the Auditorium
during the coming season. There ap-
pears to be much sentiment favora BILE
to a repetition of the fair, which has
met with strong support during the
two winters past. Dates have already
been applied for covering two weeks
between January 25 and February 6.
These can be withdrawn in case it is
decided not TO give the exposition.
But the unnaistakable success of the
mldNTinter ex0oSitiOns of the last win
ter and two years ago. which combined
a very instructive display of natural
and manufactured products of the state
with some of the best class of Vaude-
vile entertainment that the town has
ever seen. eiyen at popular price.
makes the mana cement desirous of
opening the Auditorium to the public
again this winter. Whatever objec-
tions may be raised are based upon the
question of the drawing qualities of the
sort Of exhibits which the 11ei6winter
company can put on when given for the
third time. But the wide variety of en-
tertainment attractions from which to
select destroys the force of that objec-
t-os:-
were questioned this morning about
their views upon the desira bility of the
winter-time fair. With no exception
they were favorable to it, although
some of hem prefaced their statement
with the remark that the subject had
not been seriously considered. w. w.
Mills is enthusiastically in favor of it.
as also are L. H. Crosby. Mayor w. S
Bergundthal, Fl. A. Auerbach Major T.
J, Anderson ard D.J. Greenwald. No
effort has been made to canvass the
town. The men quoted took an active
interest il the affairs of previous expo
sitions and are supporting the project
for the coming winter.
r. S. brigham. who acted as man
ager for the previous expositions. said
tOss1@:
Nothing has been done by any of
the board relative to the holding of an
other midwinter exposition. It will be
decided upon next Wednesday after
noon, and if we conclude to hold an
other show, things will begin to move
Immediately afterward. [ have received
two or three letters from men who ex-
hibited last winter who used a very
encouraging tone in regard to appear
ing here again. l am personally of the
opinion that our success of previous
Years would be met again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
DICKERSON IN THE RACE.
Marion County Man Wants to Be
District judge.

The Republicans of Marion county are
vigorously pushing the candidacy of J.
T. Dickerson of Marion for judge of the
Eighth judicial district. Judge o. L.
Moore, of Abilene. is the present judge
and is a candidate for appointment by
the governor, so Governor Bailey will
have to choose between him and Dick
erson.
A delegation of about Is Marion coun-
ty Republicans called on the governor
today in Dickerson's interest. They were
headed by Representative o. c. Billings,
d. w. Wheeler. and r. T. Battey of
Florence Others in the delegation were
George T. Donaldson. H. G. Kyle, [. E.
B. Greer, c. NJ. Vaughn, w. G. Buck
and j. A. Smith. all of Marion.
The district is composed of Marion,
Morris. Dickinson and Geary counties.
Judge Nicholson, of Morris county was
on the bench for a number of years and
Judge Moore. of Dickinson. has had the
place eight years, and Marion argues it
is now about that county's turn.
A peculiar feature of the contest is
that DickersOn is a brother-irl-iaw OIL
is urging as a candidate for governor
against Bailey Tt has been suggested
that if Bailey will appoint DicKersoli
judge Hoch will not be a candidate Tor
governor, but the probability is that if
Hoch thought a relative of his was
given an appointment simply to buy him
off he would surely go into the fight
The delegation here today, however,
convinced Governor Bailey that it is
very much in earnest in supporting
Dickerson.
Homer Hoch. Ed Hoch's son, has
been appointed private secretary to
Joseph L. Bristow. fourth assistant
postmaster general. and it has been ru-
mored that this was done in order to
keep Ed Hoch out of the guDerna-
torial race, but the appointment was
undoubtedly made on merit and nothing
else Bristow is not making appoint
ments to buy off possible candidates.
Homer Hoch is very capable young
man. He won laurels at the Kansas
Day banquet two years ago at which
he responded to the toast kansas" His
new place pays a salary of 81, 500 a
wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
REF0RmERS FIGHT
Anarchists and Socialists Clash
at Barre, vt.
A ssRed' Shot and Killed by So
ciaIjst Leader.
EDITOR Is ARRESTED
On the Charge of a Breach of
the Peace.
Two Italians Stabbed During
Street Riot.

Montpelier, VT. Oct 5.-From a bullet
wound said to have been inflicted by
Alexander Garetto. a Socialist leader, al
Barre, in riot between anarchists and
Socialists at that place Saturday night,
Eli Corti died last night. The death of
Corti, who was an anarchist, has
aroused much excitement in Barre. and
threats are heard of further trouble.
Menotti Seriati. the editor of the So
cialist newspaper. whose attempts to adj
dress the meeting of Socialists brought
about the attack by the anarchists, is
still under arrest on the charge of
breach of the peace. The police reports
today Indicate that during the riot in
the street following the assaults within
the hall, two Italians were stabbed,
though the wounds are not dangerous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
HIS WIFE HELPED HIM.
Arthur t. johnson Confesses to Com
hitting Two Robberles.

Portland. Ore.,s Oct 5.-Arthur T.
johnson has confessed to having com
m;tted two highway rohberies which
occurred here September Il. Johnson S
17-year-old bride, to whom he has been
married only five months, has confessed
to being implicated in the holdups, but
the authorities have not decided to
commence proceedings against her. as
it is believed it was through her hus-
bands influence shat she was induced
to take part in the crimes.
johnson is the son of the late A. H.
Johnson, a pioneef. of Portland, and for
years known throughout tie northwest
as the head of a large meat lacking
and butcEering concern.
Mrs. Johnson, though but II years
of age. was wi0ow with a 3-Eear-cld
babe when JOHNSON married her last
May. The crime Hoes not seem to rest
very heavily upon her.
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A Color Rush at Buchtel Col
legeg Akron, o.
Every Student in Institution
Suspended Except Three.
THEY WERE TOO LATE.
Didn't Reach the College in
Time for the Fray.
Freshmen Were Put Through
Unusually Severe Ordeal.

Akron. O.. odt. 5.-A color rush at
BuchteI college today resulted in the
faculty suspendlng every man in col
lege except threh and they remain be-
cause they did npt reach the college un-
til after the rush was over.
Friday night the upper classmen initi-
ated the freshmeEl. putting them through
a severe course. and when the latter ap-
peared at chapel this morning wearing
their colors. President Church made q
speech prohibiting color rush. He
stated that the freshmen had been initi-
ated in more severe manner than any
class ever were jim the institution. and
he upheld them IN wearing their colors.
AS soon as chapel was over, the upper
classmen went after the freshmen and
tore their colorss off and bloody noses
and torn clothes ;were in evidence. The
faculty then suspended both classes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
A COUNCIL OF CONSULS
Is to Carry Out Plans for Re-
form in the Balkans.

Paris. Oct 5.-It is the expectation in
official quarters here that the Russian
Austro- Hungarian note to Turkey will
soon nave practical result in the crea-
tion of the foreign consuls in Mace
donia and other disturbed districts as
q council of administration to carry out
the reforma tory plans Of the powers.
The foreign Office is gratified at the
presentation of the RUSSO Austrian
note, as it fully takes into consideration
the wishes of Great Britain and
France. Therefore the note may be
said to be expressive of the desires not
only of Russia and Austria. but of all
the European powers. The organiza-
tion of a council of the foreign consuls
is already under consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
STOPPED AT ATCHISON
Mrs. w. H. Leavitt and Hus-
band Travel by Easy Stages.

Atchison, Kan, Oct. 5-w. H. Leavitt
and his bride, who was formerly Miss
Ruth Bryan, arrived in Atchison from
Lincoln Sunday afternoon and are reg
istered at the Byram hotel. They at
tended services at the Presbyterian
church last evening and created quite
stir among the audience. as they were
readily recognized. 1t is understood
that they will leave for St. Louis this
morning.
The following account of the wedding
is taken from the Lincoln Journal of
Sunday morning:
A more informal wedding would be
difficult TO Imagine than that which uni
ted Miss Ruth Bryan, Oldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Jennings Bryan
to Mr.. William Homer Leavitt of New
port, r. l. The ceremony took place at
1880 last evening at Fairview. The Rev.
D. w. c. Huntington, chancellor of the
Wesleyan university and a family friend
of long standing, officiated. There were
no attendants and few of the minor ac-
cessories usual at weddings The COM
pany was composed almost entirely of
university young people with whom
Miss Bryan had been associated. The
relatives in the city and a few older
persons in whom she felt especial inter-
est had also been invited. In this as in
all details of the arrangements her
wishes had been carefully carried out.
The guests were received on their ar
rival by Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan and Mrs.
A. L. Leavitt, mother of the groom. No
especial scheme of decoration had been
followed, palms and roses being placed
in all the rooms. The bride and groom
entered the drawing room together dur
ing the singing of the bridal chorus
from ''Lohengrin' by a group of young
ladies, clad in white, members of Delta
Gamma Miss Bryan's sorority. The
ceremony was according to the Method
ist form in which there is no giving
away of the bride. AT the conclusion,
there were congratulations, good wishes
and the singing of more Sorority songs.
Miss Bryan wore a travelling gown of
grey zibelline with a surface covered
with long silky hairs of unusual lustre
and beauty. The coat in three-quarter
length was lined with pearl grey satin
and was edged with grey and white silk
trimming. A grey hat matched the cos-
tune in tone. A number of the s'ororitH
girls assisted in serving refreshments in
the dining room
Miss Bryan's trousseau was inspected
by the Delta Gamma girls on Wednes-
day night and is said to be as hand
some and complete as could possibly be
procured in the brief time since the an
nouncement of her engagement. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan preferred that their daugl1-
ter should finish her education before
contemplating marriage, but since her
determination seemed unalterable, they
have endeavOred to crafty her every
wish Her picture hats and beautiful ev
ening gowns are the envy of her girl
friends the acme of their admiration
being called forth by an opera cloak of
green doeskin edged with ermine and
lined with pink satin brocade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
ANTI SLAVERY LAW.
One Passed by Legislative COun-
ell of Moro Provinces.

Manila. Oct 5-7:2o p. m.-The iegis-
lative council of the Moro provinces has
passed an anti-slavery law which pro-
hibits slave hunting in all territory ur-
der its jurisdiction 1t also provides for
the confiscation of all vessels engaged in
the trade.
Trade statistics show that the exports
from the Philippine islands have in
increased fully 20 per cent during the
last year, with the total amounting in
value to S33 SOC. .5S7. The imports de-
creased slightly during the same period.
The percentage of the expectation to
the United States increased from 31.8
per cent in 1902, to Ala per cent in 1903
The percentage of increase in imports
during the present year amounted from
10 to 123 in comparison with the pre-
ceding year and the exports from 204
to 269 The exports of silver coin dur
ing the past year exceeded the Imports
nv 81 O64 ROC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
Architects Meet.

St Louis, Mo, Oct. 5.-The annual
convention of the Architects League of
America met here today for two days
session with delegates present from
New York, Washington, D. c., Phila-
delphia, Cleveland, Toronto, Ont,
Pittsburg. Cincinnati, Chicago and De-
troit The architects club. University
of Illinois, National Society of Mural
Painters and National Sculpture scott
ty were also represented. An invitation
for the league to send delegates to the
international convention at Madrid
was received and the delegates were
ar Jointed The delegates were enter
tanned at lunch in tn Administration
building of the Worlds fair grounds.
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He KILLED THREE.
Saloon Keeper Shoots His Wife,
Her Sister and Himself.

Denver. Col. Oct 5.-A special to the
Post from Lumberton, N NJ. says:
Albert P. T. Coape has shot and killed
his wife. his sister-in-law Miss Herman
dez, and himself. Mrs. Coape and Mss
Hernandez were shot with revolver.
Coape ended his own life with a shot
gun
Coape was an Englishman about 45
years of age and up to a. short time ago
was known as Sir Albert P. F. Coape.
having dropped the title recently. He has
been in the saloon business here for 70
years He received regularly large al
lowance from relatives in England.
No cause can be assigned for the crime
except temporary insanity
said, was his fourth or fifth wife
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
WHEAT ON THE GROUND.
Western Kansas Farmers Want More
Freight Cars.

Colby, Oct. 5.-There is a general kick
in the railroad towns in Thomas coun-
ship the grain. Notably is this true in
Retford and Menlo, the former on the
Rock Island and the latter on the Union
Pacific. where it is said the elevators
are full and thousands of bushels of
grain have been dumped on the ground.
A large shipper here says not less than
100 cars could be filed with wheat, rye
and barley in the railroad towns in
Thomas county in short order if the
cars could De had,
The same shipper says there is no less
than 10000 bushels of wheat. rye and
barley dumped on the ground in Rex
ford alone, besides two large elevators
are filed 1t will be remembered that
Thomas county farmers harvested not
less than million and a quarter
bushels of grain this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-05
SIX FIREMEN HURT.
Truck CoIlided With Swiftly
Moving Street Car.

st. Louis. Oct. 5.-While running at
full speed in response to an alarm of
fire. fire truck containing six firemen
collided with a swiftly moving street
car at Ninth and Carr streets early to-
day and all the tiremen were hurt. one
probably fatally. Injured:
Driver Thomas Flynn, head crushed
and internally. may die
G.. F. Reardon. internally
James Wood. badly cut.
Sherman Mcbride, seriously bruised.
Theodore Noll1er. bruised
Steve Henecke, seriously.
The street car was thrown from the
track, but the few persons on board
were not hurt. The fire truck was over
turned.