davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
BANIsTER FELL.
Gilbert Larimer Seriously Hurt in a
Theater Riot

At the conclusion of the perform
ance of the Dale Stock company at the
Crawford theater Thursday night, the
crowd from the gallery started rush
down the stairs. By the time they got
to the bottom, it had developed into a
regular panic. The police attempted
to quell the disturbance but before
they succeeded the banister from the
lower fight was broken down and
about twenty people precipitated into
the hall below.
Gilbert Larimer. who lives at PIG
Clay street, was the only person hurt
and his injuries consist principally of
bad bruises. He was almost at the
bottom of the stairs when the crash
came and was thrown onto the floor.
The heavy post at the end of the
banister fell across his body, and
about a dozen of the crowd came
tun1bling down on top of him.
The blow made Larimer uncon-
scious DIR. Hogeboom was summoned
and stated that the injuries were not
serious Larimer was removed to his
home where he is confined to his bed,
but it is believed his injuries will not
result seriously. None of the others
were seriously hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Dayhoff, or some two of you. are afraid
to have this matter tried in the courts
at this time.
1t may be considered matter of
miner Importance to you, but
it is of great Importance to
me to have these cases wound up and
not drag along, putting me to great ex-
pense in attorney fees and time ex-
pended. 1t is useless for me to tell you
as a lawyer, of course, that Shawnee
county would be saved expense if the
county can dispose of this three-headed
case at one time. 1t is, of course use
less for me to also tell you that it will
be difficult to secure a jury in the sec
ond trial, and still more difficult to Sc
cure a jury in the third trial, should
there be three hearings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
THAT EDISON FRANCHISE
1t VIII Be Discussed by Council and
Business Committee.

Willard Hall, Jonathan Thomas and
| one other member to be selected will
probably be the committee which will
represent the Topeka Commercial club
before the meeting of the streets and
walks and ways and means committee
of the city council this evening, when
the Edison franchise will be the chief
topic under discussion. President w.
w. Mills of the Commercial club
stated this afternoon that he had not
yet appointed the committee.
While the Edison franchise is the
only matter which will come before
the ways and means and streets and
walks committee Jointly, it is likely
that this will occupy nearly the whole
evening. So far as can be -ascertained,
the. members of the council do not
think very much of Councilman Kutz' S
suggestion that the city abandon its
electric light plant and give the bust
ness to the Edison company.
Mayor Bergundthal has come out
with the announcement that he thinks
the Edison company should give the
city a rate of cents per kilowatt for
lighting. He said today:
Topeka should have a rate at least
the equal of the rate in Lincoln, Neb.
There they get their electricity for
don't know what the rate is for pow
er. But we ought to have the cent
rate in Topeka"
At present the rate for Topeka
Illuminating Is ABOUT II cents per
kilowatt, and the company proposes to
reduce it to about 1914 cents. It
would be a bitter pill for them to
submit to a. reduction to cents. as
the mayor demands.
If Mayor Bergundthal insists upon
his per cent rate proposition, there is
likely to be a chance for him to veto
the Edison franchise, as he did the gas
franchise. The present city council
seems to be willing to give away all the
city franchises to the first applicant
on whatever terms the franchise-seek-
ers want.
After the meeting of the joint COM
mittee for the consideration of the Edi-
son franchise, there will be a. meeting
of the streets and walks committee and
the ways and means committee Separ-
ately.
The streets and walks committee will
take up the proposed Branner street
viaduct ordinance, which under instruc-
lions from the council, must be report
ed back to the council at the meeting
to be held Monday night.
The streets and walks committee also
has under it's consideration the propos-
ed franchise for Rock Island and Santa
Fe sidetracks, and this involves a fight
which the Adams street women are
making on the Santa F'e franchise. The
women are expected to attend this ev-
enings meeting.
There are also some minor paving
and alley matters to come before the
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Edwin r. Harris, of Parsons. Kas
STAINS to be the original worlds fair
man. In communication to the ST
Louis Post-Dispatch he says: ''I wrote
An 1880 and had published in st. Louis
In 1891, book entitled The Univer-
sal Republic or brief history of the
past, present and future of the United
States. The latter part of this work
was brilliant writeup of the future
OF this nation, entitled 'Conquests of
the Twentieth Century In this part
of the book 1 had a wrfteup of the
Louisiana purchase, the country then
and the future of it, as well as men
tioning and favoring the holding of a.
great exposition in 1903 at ST. Louis in
honor of the Louisiana purchase. This
being true, I claim the honor of be-
ing The Original Worlds Fair Man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
Mills Store News.
Hosiery, Underwear and Notions.

Our Hosiery and Underwear stocks are now
p1ete III all the Fall and Winter weights of Vests
rants and Union Suits for men, women and children,
Id all the best makes Ypsilant, " 'Forest Mills,
and Munsing underwear
Ladies long sleeve Corset Covers, Csc, 35c, 500,
Soc SlOo-just what you want for present wear.
Ladies long sleeve Vests-Light weight, long
sleeve, hand crocleted neck 45c and SOC each with
pants to match in knee ankle length
ro Ladies n Union Suits-Long sleeve hand finished.
Doc, 75c S1.00, $1.25, $3.50, $500 per suit.
Childrens Vests and Pants-Iight and medium
weight for 25c, 30c 35c, 4Oc, 45c, SOC each.
Chlldrens Union Suits-Light, medium and heavy
weights, for SOC, Bic, $1.oo, $1.5o per suit.
Bags and Belts
Bags, carriage STYLE in black and TAM fitted with
coin purse, strap handle 75c values 45c each.
Belts, in two lots; best values ever shown in up
todate styles
Lot 1-Silk BELTS in grdle styles all colors, with
handsome dip buckle. Others are palmer, made of a
Peau de Sole, black only. Still another style which
is very good; crushed velvet, in all colors, with
hook on buckle. At Soc each.
Lot 2-Silk and velvet belts; crushed effect, in
coors black, white, blue brown and cardinal; nickle
or gilt hook on buckle. Csc each.
keep Clean" Hair Enthusiastically hygienic
solid wood back, bristles. Extra value at SOC each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
Special Low Rates to the Southwest

On October to Is, the Frisco System
will sell from Kansas City one way
colonist tickets to all points in Oklaho-
ma and Indian Territory at rate of Sc. 0C
and to Fort Worth, Brownwood, San
Antonio, Houston, Galveston and many
other important points in Texas at rate
of $3.50.
On same dates Round Trip tickets
will be sold at rate of $500 unless one
fare plus $500 makes less Round trip
tickets limited to q days and stop-ov-
ers allowed in both directions.
Call on your nearest ticket agent for
information, or write
J. C. LOVRIEN,
Asst Gen1 Pass'r Agent, Frisco Sys-
tenn. Kansas City. Ao.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
JAYHAWKER JOTS.

A Seward man has grown to care
more for his baby than his bird dog
The election excitement at Gas City
is growing intense A SIS bet has been
made. t&s
With the first touch of frost the
Council Grove soda fountain dealers
enlarged their glasses.
A smart Inman thief stole the dep
uty sheriffs overcoat that had the
handouts in the pockets.
One of the queer things to be seen
in Manhattan is a six-legged COW. Four
to stand on and two to kick with.
This is a great year in Kansas. At
Manhattan twenty-six well developed
pumpkins are growing on one vine.
f Fredonia is SO free from colored
people that the appearance of two in
the town this week caused a. commo-
ton.
Prof. Dice of Alma holds a full hand
these days. He 10 trying to put the
pupils through a three years course
in one.
Someone stole 20 quarts of whisky
from the Wells-Fargo office at Olathe.
That's one way of settling the pro-
hibition question.
In front of a Salina dry goods store
an empty pocketbook was picked up.
OF course the lady had dropped it
after she came out
Mr.. Pye and family after % years
residence have left Columbus. Their
departure is regretted as they belonged
to the upper crust.
Tt took several spoonfuls of hot milk
to bring a Mcpherson vag out of a
trance following a four days lock up
in a refrigerator car.
A Dexter mother cat with three kit
tens has adopted puppy and the lit
tie canine gets his nourishment the
same as the tabbies.
A thirty cent brindIe bull dog went
up in smoke in the Belleville fire. Now
the owner is bowling around about it
and threatens to sue the city.
The gay drummer that was robbed
of $40 at Newton by a colored lady
is spending his odd moments figuring
how he will explain the loss of the
money to his wife.
Some Burden high school girls pro-
nounced a sample of cider they drank
elegantly, delightfully."- delicious The
amber fluid must have passed the kim
dergarten stage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

the irrigation of the lands in the Pecos
Valley, New Mexico.
The work under way, or under con-
tract. involves the reclamation of not
less than 1,225,00 acres of land now
arid and not susceptible of cultivation,
but to be made so, and to be thrown
open to settlers at the usual rates
within the next three years, neither
the lands in the Pecos valley nor be-
tween the Sun and the Teton rivers
being included in the estimate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Judge Parker mas assured the coun-
try that no danger will attend his cleo
zion to the presidency because the SEN
ate will remain Republican. Now Ben
1anin Ide Wheeler attempts to
ease the Democratic mind by the assur-
@nce that John Hay will be retained
nj the head OF the state department.
This the opposition interprets to mean
fhat Col. Hay can be relied upon to
Keep President Roosevelt out of mis-
chlef in case of his election. No wonder
there is apathy among the voters
WHAT'S the use of getting excited if the
country is in no danger. And they are
assured on high authority that it is not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
an THE WORLDS FATR-

Subscribers to the State journal
Visiting the Worlds Fair may have
the paper mailed regularly each day
10 any address I'm ST. Louis mt the rate
on thirty cents a month. The last
editaon OF the State Journal reaches
ct Louis the following morning. The
paper can be sent care OF the Kansas
building. n desired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Rival campaign managers are be-
ginning to make public claims re-
garding the result of the election. and
they are no less extravagant than thew
nave been in former years. Nobody
DeheVes IN them, but the public de-
mands them. Even Gen. C,rosvenor,s
nsures are awaited with interest
though what he will say is well known
in advance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs Carrie DeGraf, aged Is years, died
this morning at SIS Kansas avenue of
cancerous tumor. The arrangements for
the funeral have not yet been made. She
is survived by her husband.
Mrs Mary NJ Wilson of S5s AFTER ave-
nue. Oakland, died this afternoon at
Stormont hospital, at the age of 66 years
The funeral services will be held from
the Oakland Christian church Sunday af-
ternoon at O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
$4,000 to California.

$500 to California via Southern
October 49, Choice of routes via
New Orleans or Ogden. Liberal stop
overs Write to agent below for Cali
fornia literature before you start. H
q. Kaiu, A. G. It. & P. A, Fidelity
Trust Co. bldg. Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

1t appears that the Democrat nation
al committee has decided to take the
chance of sending Bryan into Indiana
for a series of 40 speeches. TT is hard
10 tel what the colonel will say but he
is almost certain to draw a crowd v,rbar-
ever he appears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
LOCAL MENTION.

P. H. Coney, the pension attorney,
and L S. Elder. for many years a coal
merchant in Topeka, were in a dis
turbance at 2 o'clock this afternoon
in front of the Republican county
committee headquarters at the old
court house. The two men mixed
things up in lively fashion for a few
minutes, until they were separated by
bystanders. The disturbance started
after a wordy dispute, in which one
man called the other a vile name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Nearly all the eastern newspapers
hint that they know who is responsible
Tor the attempt to destroy the Con-
necticut but none it seems has the cour-
age to make direct charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
Fireman Killed.

Pittsburg, Oct. IA fireman was
killed and seven persons injured today
in a collision on the Panhandle rail-
road between the Wheeling express
eastbound and a. freight engine west
bound. About $50 passengers were on
the train and all were badly shaken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
DOUGLAS NAMED.
Democrats Nominate Shoe Manufac-
turer for Governor

Boston, Oct. 7.-William L. Douglas of
Brockton, for governor. and John c.
Crosby of Pittsfield for lieutenant gov
ernor, were nominated by reclamation by
the Democratic state committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

The sending of Republican spelIbind-
ers into Iowa probably is not due to
necessity but is intended merely as an
evidence of good faith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
BY ACCLAMATION.
State officials of Massachusetts Re
nominated by Republicans.

Boston,, Oct. 7-Governor Bates, Lieu
tenant Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., Henry
E. Turner of Maiden for auditor and Her.
bert Parker for attorney general were re-
nominated by reclamation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

There appears to be as much apathy
among election bettors as there is
among the voters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Any railroad needing the services of a
Sfo'VVo q year president might secure
one by addressing Mr. L. f. Loree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

This is a great year for the farmers
Gighty-two of them are running fol
the legislature in Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
NOT so WELL.
Lady Curzon's Condition Causes In
creased Anxiety.

WaImer Castle, Oct 7.-6:25 p M-The
following bulletin has just been issued:
Lady Curzon is not well. Her con-
ditiOn causes serious anxiety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
The Store That
Saves YOn Money.

4 lbs Large Prunes.. .. .25c
Egg Plums, per can. :. .10c
Ginger Snaps, ID. SC
Condensed Cream, can. Sc
Sliced Peaches for Cream.
per can. 200
25c pkg. Oats. ........ zoe
2 lbs Crackers. .15c
10-fb Pail o. K. Lard. .$1.1O
5-1b Sack Salt. ......... SC
lib New Bulk Oats. .25c
15c pkg. Life. loo
15c pkg. Malta-Vi .1Oc
15c pkg. Grape-Nuts. .1Oc
9 Bars Best Quality
Soap .25c
z lbs Best Bulk Starch. .25c
25c pkg. Gold Dust. zoe
Uneeda Biscuit, pkg. Sc
2 lbs Butterine. .25c
The Very Best Flour
made $1.4O
25c Mocha and Java
Coffee ............... zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

An Atchison man who recently re-
ceived a notable advance in salary, has
requested that nothing be said of it to
his family. for strategic reasons"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

ample of the heron, I padded to the
head of the lake and went home to
breakfast.-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
DON'T FORGET THIS

I'VE have instructed our attorneys to
demand immediate trial, to waive all for
malities causing delay and to make any
agreement necessary to bring a trial
without deIay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
EXTRAORDINARY.
St. Louis and Return $3.50 santa Fe

On sale daily, except Friday and Sat
urday, from Sept. 18th to Nov. Both. on
any train. Good days.
T. L. KING, c. p & T. A.
TOnRIza
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
~. r. BURROW.
II. L. DAYHOFF,
&C G COLEMAN

eff you will agree in writing for the
trial of one of those cases, or of all
three consolidated into one case, with
three separate verdicts I will pass on
the stipulation. I understand that it is
desired to try this matter before cleo
ton, but / wish to say emphaucally
that I can try but one case, or all
three cases consolidated as one with
three separate verdicts," said Judge
Hazen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07

Coleman,
"Burrow,
'Dayhoff
VS..
ffMacLennan.
''It is agreed that these three cases
may be tried together before one jury;
that three separate verdicts shall be
returned by the jury. and may be tried
at this term at such time as the court
and parties may agree on to convent
ence all after this week. Monday, Oc-
tober 10, 1904, would be agreeable to
defendant"
(Signed.)
FRANK p MAC LEHMAN,
Defendant.
Waggener, Hackney and Waters, at
torneyS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07
~. r. BURROw,
Il. /. DAYHOFF,
&C. COLEMAN

Now if you are sincere in your posi-
ton, why don't you say to Mr.. Day
hoff and Mr.. Burrow: You must per-
nit this case to be tried as a whole. I
have as much at stake as you have,
and each of you is presumed to have
as much at stake as l."
Your refusal, or that of either one
or both of the other plaintiffs in this
suit, to sign the stipulation, it seems to
me. can only be taken by the public to
mean that you, or Mr.. Burrow, or Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-07


...-.-.....s.
The four blank lines are places where
the three state school fund commission
ers and their attorney did not sign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-05
IN SELLING ASPHALT MINES
That by Concessions Belong to the
New York and Bsrmudez Asphalt
Company.
ACTION WAS VERY DELIBERATE.
Had Long Been Under Consideration
Promises Made Of Financial Aid
State Dept. Awaits Details,

Washington, Aug. minister Bowen
has cabled the state department that
he has lodged a strong protest with
President Castro against the action Of
the government in selling the asphalt
mines belonging TO the New York &
Bermudez company. The receiver Of the
government is said to be supported by
two Venezuelan warships In his occu-
patton Of the company's property.
Through unofficial sources It is learn
ed that President Castru's action IN the
matter of the asphalt company has
been long considered IL Is lntimated
that when In the midst OF his last des-
perate struggle with the rebels Castro
made promises 20 certain persons and
corporations in return for their sup
port financially in his contest, These
promises were said to involve the
transfer TO these people of concessions
at that time In the possession of foreign
corporations. Castro is said to be
South American who has never violated
a promise and the present proceedings
relative to the asphalt mines are, 1t Ia
limited, am outgrowth OF one of these
promises.
The state department Is awaiting the
arrival by mail OF the detailed reports
made by MIR. Bowen before proceeding
further,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-05

third Teddy Billingston, Yailsburg, n. ].
Time. A3 3-5.
The event OF the day was the un-
limited pursuit race between riders OF
the east and west, I'm which the east
ern team was victorious. The distance
was six miles and i45 yards. and the
time 10 minutes, 81 rs seconds. oliver
/. Dorlon of New York OF the eastern
team, caught and passed every OPP
posing team,
The western team was composed OF
$. A. mcfarland of California, James
Il. Bowler of Illinois Fred /. Shett, OF
Australia, and George II. Collett Of
Utah The eastern team was made up
of James Moran OF Massachusetts; j.
+. jacobson Of Connecticut, Floyd
krebs and Oliver Dorlon Of New York.
Five mile amateur mpionship--
Charles Schlee, Newark n. j., won;
George Wiley, Syracuse, n. Y, second.
Tlme--l3 0S lis.
on the next 10 last lap a collision oc-
CURED In which Hurley, Downing and
Ellington, who were. considered likely
winners, We're mixed up and unable
to continue the race.
One-half mile handicap, professional
%. Borlon, Sheepshead Bay, n. Y,
handicap 81 yaNs. won; John Bedell,
Lynn Brook, n. T., Is yards, second.
Time--:5S 4-5
Five mile amateur handicap--Oscar
Doerme, Brooklyn, 100 yards, won;
Charles Schlee, Newark, n. j., 90 yards,
second. Time-l2:l5
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-05

Killed

not thoroughly clear II Is known that
Elmer and the Crawford boy went down
the canyon on hunt, They alternated
IN carrying the gun. AT the spot where
the accident happened a bird was sight
cd At this moment the gun was In the
hands Of Young Crawford who was
aiming at the bird, unfortunately mt
the very instant that Elmer, who was
ahead reached around TO get II saying
Let me shoot IT," or something to that
effect His companion's hand was al
ready on the trigger and In the excite
ment of the OCCASION there was report
and the sad sequel that followed. Elmer
had been shot In the back of the neck
and the bullet had come out Of his
mouth. In short lime CONSERVATION
reignad In the camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sorenson We're at ST.
Louis at the time. Several kilograms
we're sent to them during the afternoon
and evening before they We're located.
II Is believed they are on the way home
to attend the funeral the date OF which
has not yet been fixed. Nor has the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-05

matter OF holding an inquest been de-
termined. In the meantime the Dody
IL at the undertaking establishment
of Joseph William Taylor
II Is a notable fact that before Mr..
Sorenson started for the fair he brought
his guns down out Of the canyon where
the boys We're stopping and cautioned
them 10 be very careful. But that
which he sought so carefully TO guard
against apparently was destined to oc-
cur. With Mr. and Mrs. Sorenson az
ST. Louis was the eldest son, Nels aged
is. The other three boys who were en-
joying their vacation IN the mountains,
are the three shown i'm the kodak pic
ture given above, Reading from left TO
right they are Hugo, aged H. Barney,
aged TO- and Elmer who was the hap
less victim of the tragedy The picture
was taken only q week or two ago In
the canyon near where the unfortunate
affair happened I'm the foreground in
the shadow may be traced the outlines
Of the bodies Of their dogs which have
been their summer companions,