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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02
GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
Debt Was Decreased Last Month by
More Than $S,OOO,OOO.

Washington, July 2-The monthly state
ment of the public debt shows that at the
close of business on June 80, 1904, the debt.
less cash in the treasury, amounted to
$685., 231, IA, decrease for the month of
ss,06s86O, which is largely accounted for
by a corresponding increase in the
amount of cash on hand. The debt is re-
capitulated as follows:
Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity. ........ 1870 920
Debt bearing no interest........ 3S9. 130.G55
Total 49,. 81, 2S6, rs. Ole
This amount, however, does not include
S977, IA, 1863 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which offset by
an equal amount of cash on hand held
for their redemption.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
follows:
Reserve fund, gold .............-$ coo
Trust funds NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 977,74z,o $50
General fund Observation-Disclosures. 1873, $50, 4S1
In national bank repositories. 1865 6lS
In Philippine treasury 1885, 242
1OIdt -S2sool, ,Sll
Against this total there are demand la
bilities outstanding amounting to $1,063,-
630 669, which leaves a cash balance on
hand of $319,027,2 PAP
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New York Butter.

New York, July 2.-BUTTER-Market
easy. The official quotation for extra
creamery was made 1Sc, and there was
scarcely any business the street at a
higher figure. Creamery, common to eX-
ira, 13d1Sc; state dairy, common to ex-
ira l3Il7c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02
DIDN'T LET THE CONTRACT.
Official City Printing to Go to Lowest
Bidder.

The city council did not select an
official city paper at its ssecret meet
ing Friday night Instead it adopted
a scheme which it hopes will result in
lower prices for city printing during
the year beginning August L. 1t will
advertise for bids on the work, and it
is expected that all of the newspapers
in Topeka will get into the Scramb BILE
and cut the price materially.
The price of city printing in Topeka
has been going up steadily for some
years. Especially of late the city has
been paying a large sum for its official
publications. The following is the
,eto ic ,r-s,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02
Order of Sale Issued.

Trenton, n. J., July 2-Justfce I.annan
today signed the decree ordering the sale
under foreclosure of the properties of the
United States Shipbuilding company.
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BIG SANTA Re LOSS.
CIeburne Shops Valued at 100000
Are Destroyed.

Cleburne Tex, July Property val
ued at 100000 was destroyed by fire
this morning in the Santa Fe shops.
Forty minutes after the flames were
discovered three buildings built of stone
were in ruins and everything they con-
tanned was lost. The. buildings COM
prised the coach shop, paint shop and
planning mills.
In addition to this seven passengers
coaches were reduced to ashes.
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DR.. Keith Dismisses Suit.

DIR. H. H. Keith has dismissed the
action he Brought in the district court
against the Kansas Medical society to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02
Wool Market.

ST. Louis, Mo-, July 2.-WOOL-Market
steady. Territory and western mediums,
16Q2Sc; fine medium, 16Q17c; fine, 15G17c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02

prevent the society from expelling
him. DR.. Keith says the society has
agreed to give him hearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02
5000.

Chicago and return via Rock Island
system; good all summer. H1a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-02
Topeka Market.

FURNISHED by S. E. Lux, successor to W.
o. Anderson & Co., 30 Kansas ave-
nue.1 ,,--
ORANGES--VaIencia, 50. 4OqS;75.
IEMONS-California, per box. S275:
PINEAPP ES-$So 90 per crate;
ERRfES-24-quart crate. a.ss.
RASPBERRIES-A-qu crate $50
ERRIEs-A-quart crate. s.25d1S5.
-1H1s1n BsERRTEs-24-quart crate g 20
PEACHES--Per 4-basket crate, 500.
cURRANTSTTEPGsEE T EAtlfnTaEf case $3.50.
GREEN BE e. 53o 1A-bu box eoc;
PEAs-Per 1z-bu. basket. SOC.
6EW PoT ba1 GEste sT I bgi IssoasOc.
TOMATOES-Texas. 4-basket crate, 700
CABBAGE-$. 65a175 per cwt.
HONEY-24-rack cases, $500.
TEXAS CANTELoUPEs-Per crate,
w MELoNs-ss. OOas5o per doz.
FULL CREAM CHEESE.
New York State (white). per ib.......1iI5e
Limburger, per Ib. -......................I3c
BLOCK B sTT1STi Psf EGGs POULTRY. -'l''se
POULTRY-Young ROSTERS. zoe each:
hens. &c h.; broilers, 15d17c ID.
BUTTER-Country. 11q12c.
EGGs-Fresh' 121 Hxy
PRAIRIE-Baled. per ton. ...... 81. SOFAS q
per ton $500. 7-50as.ae
Topeka Hide Market.
IPrices paid. in Topeka this week. based
on Boston quotations; j
NO 1 TALLow..... ......-...........4e
GREEN SALT CURED. ...................sG
con m
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prices paid. in Topeka this week. based
on Boston quotations:]
Topeka, July ?.
NO 1 TALLOW. .........................4c
GREEN SALT CURED.
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THE ST. LOUIS DERBY.
A Small Field of hree-Year-O Odds
Carded for the Start.
PROBABLE STARTERS FOR ST.
LOUIS DERRY

Horse, weight, Jockey, Odds in order
named:
Prince Silverwings-115 Olefant. !10-1
English 1ad-127, Douinick ........-... IL
Elwood-127. Henry -.......................1E-1
Moharib-125, w. Fisher. .-............. 80
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
FRATERNAL
* ORDERS

This city is one of the greatest
places in the state for lodges and
secret societies. This is no doubt
due, to a considerable extent, to the
constant influx Of men who come here
to take employment in the many fac
tories and large works. 1t ably sup
ports over thirty flourishing lodges,
representing nearly all of the we'll
known orders of a benefit and secret
order, and it may APPLY be said that
it's a poor order that has not a branch
in this city.
These many societies are constant
ly giving entertainments, celebrations
and outings, benefitting the city in a
business way. The many halls and
meeting-places of the city are in con
slant requisition for the meetings of
these lodges, all of which have credit
able membership tolls. A number of
the local societies have made the best
showing of any of their respective
parent orders in the State, in recent
years, Especially in membership
and percentage of increase has this
been true.
Among the prominent orders hav-
ing thriving branches in this city Ire
the Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, In
dependent Foresters 6 courts), Roy
al Arcanum, Foresters of America,
(a courts), Royal Arch Masons,
Woodmen of the World e. camps),
Wood Choppers of America, Knights
of Pythias, American Mechanics, Red
Men e tribes, United Wookmen, St,
Patrick's Alliance, Knights of Column
bus, Knights of the Golden Eagle,
Good Templars, Catholic Benevolent
Legion, Loyal Additional Association,
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
Danish Brotherhood, Daughters of
Liberty and Daughters of America.
More detailed descriptions of the
several lodges will be found below.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
LOUIS BRIGGS.

OF all the stores in Perth Amboy,
perhaps the best known, not only
within the city limits, but especially
in all the surrounding territory, is the
tailoring establishment of l.. BRIGGS
at Smith and King streets. If the
slogan "Still doing business at the
old stand can be applied to any one
it can be used by NV. BRIGGS. His
store is one of the oldest in the city
and has kept pace with the growth OF
the community, ranking now among
the leading clothing houses in the
county.
Mr.. Briggs keeps a full line of
gents clothing and furnishings. His
ready made clothing has a natty,
stylish appearance that every good
dresser admires and his stock of fur
nishings is always thoroughly up
to-date.
AS much as Mr.. Briggs is noted
for his readymade clothing andfurnish-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
c. STOCKED

Fresh milk and fresh eggs are al
ways i'll demand. At G. Stockel's
store, o2 South First street, you can
always find them. He has been a
resident of this city thirteen years
and never sold a quart of sour milk
or a spoiled egg in his two years of
experience in the milk and egg bust
ness. His business is prosperou sand
he owns his own house. Handles
only the best Of milk and cream and
his county eggs are the best in the
market.
Mr.. Stockel's reputation is such
that guarantees him a constantly in
creasing trade daily. His delivery
wagon will stop at your home early
each morning.
A glass of his fresh milk full of
cream, two eggs and d slice of bacon
or two for breakfast will put one in a
good humor for the whole day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
Court Keasbey, /. Q. F.

Court-K easbey No. 1867, Indepen-
dent Order of Foresters, was organ
lied two years ago by august
Faber, who was then organizer for
the order in this part of the state.'
This was the second court of the or9
der in this city. 1t is a growing
branch and is one of the most active
in this vicinity. 1t now has about 7o
members. The meetings are held
in the Knights Of Colurf5us hail
Smith and Rector streets, the second
and fourth Mondays of each montIl.
This great order is of the Sic
and death benefit type, it being under
the British flag. The headquarters
are in Canada.
Court Keasbey is honored by selec
ton of the district deputy fro
ranks. He is Jesse Sickle
secretary of the Court
The present Office
er, Frank r. Newm
err August Faber,
Gregory; finan9
Sickles; recorf
Pickersgill; c.
Southwick. IJ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

ings, however, it is his custom tailor
ing department, perhaps, that he is
best noted. 1t is said that every man
vas created for some special work
and there is no doubt but hal Mr..
BRIGGS found his i'll cutting and
fitting clothing. 1t is a well known
fact that once a Breigs customer, you
will lever be exactly satisfied any.
where else. Well-to-do people, who
could easily afford to patronize the
best tailors in New York, are known
to always go to MI. Briggs, they not
only save fifty per cent of the cost
but they get just exactly what they
want, and it fits. These customers
are not confined to Perth Amboy by
any means, they e come from the
larger cities to be fitted and Mr.
BRIGGS is the outftter for any number
of meu from New Brunswick, Metu-
chen and South Amboy. His work
satisfies and his whole store is run
with the same object in view. Thai
is the reason he is one of the oldest
and best known %tailors and gents
furnishers in this section of the State.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

it stands among the representative
lodges of the city, considering thai
the Order is a death benefit. It's
membership roll now numbers about
PTS.
Its wigwam has been for years II
the third floor of City Hall. On the
first of next year it will be obliged,
with several other lodges, to vacate
these meeting-rooms, and a move
ment is now on foot to build a homo
of their own.
The council sleeps of the tribe arg
held every Thursday night.
The present braves occupying
offices in the tribe are: Sachem, Viii
liam Sandbeck; Senior Sycamore
August Fischer; Junior Sycamore
Edward ], Switzer Keeper Of Wam'
pun, Frederick w. Slater; G. of w
Philip Schwartz; c. Of r., Hans s
Smith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
W. ]. MAsTERSoN

w. ]. Masterson's handsome res.
taurant, former of Smith and State
streets patrons will find the best Of
everything in the eating line wei
cooked and well served with every
thing up-to-date in its season. Mr.
Masterson was born in Rome, N. Y,
but has lived in South Amboy for the
past twenty years. His ten years
experience in restaurant business has
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
F. E. DE GRAw

F. E. DeGraw, Real Estate and In
surance Agent, is one of our best
known citizens in South Amboy, with
office at 242 Broadway.
Mr.. DeGraw was born in Princeton
in 1874 and came to South Amboy in
1855.
BY his prompt attention to business
and his knowledge of values he has
built up a large business.
He was one of the first Repub-
licans elected to the Council.
In 1889, he was elected Mayor of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

About six years ago, the Degree Of
Pocohontas, No. 46, Improved Order
of Red Men, was organized. II
is a fourishing auxiliary to the
Red Men, and has owe $50 members
The meetings are held in City Hall
the second and fourth Fridays Of every
month. When. Pc Ambo Tribe, 9
the Red Men. build thgn NJ mons.
the Daughters Of Pocohontas will
hold their meetings there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

secured this popular place, His
genial nature and square dealings at
his trade made him many friends who
now gladly patronize him. His Ales,
Wines, Liquors and Segars are all
choice stock. A trial once will con-
vince you that the White House Cafe
is the most desirable place to go
when you want to "smile."
Mr.. fanny is a member of the
Danish Brotherhood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
MAX FUCKER

Max Fucker the subject of the illus.
tration presented herewith, is known
as n of the enterprising young bus
mess men Of Perth Amboy. He has
only been here a little less than three
years, but in that time he has sue
ceeded in making many friends, and
the business place of Mailer * luck.
er has developed into a popular resort
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

~ ~ ShAOAh&A AtAAAN ItSN1 ~
Germs; Recording Secretary, f. l..
Harrington; Financial Secretary, w.
S. Duncan; Treasurer X H. Barnes.
Knights of the Golden Eagle
The local branch of the Knights
of the Golden Eagle was established
five years ago.
1t is a thriving branch of the great
parent orders and has shown an en-
couraging growth in all departments.
1t is a sick and death benefit order.
The meetings are held every Tues
day night in Odd Fellows Hall
The present corps of officers con
sists of: Noble Chief, Peter Madsen;
Vice-Chief, Gilbert Emmons; High
Priest, Thomas Lucas; Venerable
Hermit, Charles Farmer; Financial
Secretary, William G. Gray; Record
ing Secretary, Frank V. Reed: Past
Chief, B. Frank Henry
Knights of Columbus
San Salvador Council, Knights of
Columbus, was organized about five
years ago. 1t is a representative
branch of the order, which is a death
benefit. The local Council has made
an excellent showing since its institu-
ton. 1t has about $50 members.
The meetings are held in the hall of
the Council, in the Savings Bank
building. Smith and Rector streets
the second and fourth Wednesdays of
each month.
The present officers are: Grand
Knight, William A. Growney; Deputy
Grand Knight, Richard +, White;
Warden, Thomas L. Burke; Financial
Secretary, James Growney, Jr.; Re
cording Secretary, Richard A. Bolger;
Treasurer, George +. Reynolds.
Royal Arcanum
Middlcsex Council No. I,Ioo,
Royal Arcanum, was instituted in
May 1888. Sixteen members we're
taken in during that year. The mem
bership has gradually increased I'M
til today it is nearly 225. A celebra-
ton was held upon the reaching of
the 200 mark, several months ago.
The council has lost nine members
by death. The regents, since 1888,
have been: w. Guy Weaver, Garret
Brodhead, Ira B. lice, l.. w. Schoon-
over, James S. Wight, Fred o. Pier
son, South r. harrington, Adrian
w. II. Hesser, {. N. Larkin,
U. O. Amer, Charles x. Stevens,
South r. harrington, Z. G.. Fraser,
X. Wilson and Henry Nc Cullough.
Connected with Middlesex Council
is a hourishing branch Of the sick re-
lief. The Royal Arcanum is a death
benefit order.
The meetings are held in Odd Eel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
Free and Accepted Masons

Raritan Lodge No. 81, Free and
Accepted M~asons, was organized
over forty years ago. 1t is a prosper
Gus lodge and numbers, on its rolls, a
large number of the representative
men of the city. The stated com
m~unications are held in the Odd Eel
lows Building the second and fourth
Thursday evenings of every month.
During the year 1903, t%wenty-one
members were received, making a
total of 100. Since then the number
has shown a steady increase.
The past masters of the lodge are:
Isaac ID. Ward, George H. Tice, ].
G. Martin, Thomas Macan, David
McClymont, w. Guy Weaver, John
II. Ling, c. X. Seaman, w. T. Stacey,
Walter Thompson, +. O. Pierson and
Conard +. Hall.
The present officers are: Peter A.
Damgaard, ". NJ; N. w. Pierce, IT,,
S. W.; Ira ]. Vaudeville, ]. W.; Will
liam Buchanan, treasurer; c. K. Sea-
man, secretary; S. T. Jackson, chap
lain; C. f. Ullman, organist; George
It'll. Coates, S. d.; ID. l.. Bachman,
u. d.; ]. P. Salter' S, M. c.; c..
Mathiasen, ]. M. c.; Thomas Waters,
IS. s.; John G. Garretson, ]. S.; John
Fothergill, tyler; W. T.. Stacey, d..
McClymont, f. O. Picrson, trustees.
Royal Arch Masons
Amboy Chapter No. Al, Royal
Arch Mason, was organized in May
of this year. Besides being the 41st.
chapter in numerical order, there
we're Al signatures on the application
for its charter. As a coincidence, it
many be remarked that there were
also Al names on the charter of Perth
Amboy Lodge No. 1874, b. p. o. +.
A number of new members have
been taken in since its organization,
and the chapter is already on a firm
basis.
The meetings are held in Masonic
Hall, Odd Fellows building, the first
and third Wednesday of each month,
The officers are; Most Excellent
High Priest, DR.. !. P. Salter; Excellent
King. Conrad F. Hall; Excellent
lent Scribe, Harry Conard; Captain
of the Host, Ira ]. Vaudeville; Princi-
pal ~Sojourner, Frank ID. Esterbrook;
Royal Arch Captain, Eugene Cross;
Secretary, Charles K. Seaman; Treas
urer, r. Henry Barnes.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Lawrence Lodge No. 62, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, has for
many years occupied the position of
one Of the leading lodges of this city
being among the oldest, and amongthe
largest in point of membership. 1t is
a h%ourishing branch of the great ord
er which has for its object the relief
of members in illness and their famil-
les in death. It's members number
I65.
The meetings are held in the large
building owned and erected by
Lawrence Lodge several years ago.
1t is probably the representative
business building of the city, being
three stories in height and containing
two stores and a number of offices and
rooms used by other organizations.
1t is situated at oo-o2 Smith street.
The meetings Of Lawrence Lodge are
held every Friday night.
The officers are: Noble Grand, d..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
FRED fanny

Fred. Janny's White House Cafe,
ga Smith street, is one of the most
popular resorts in this city. Mr..
fanny is a carpenter by trade, and
worked at carpenrering for seven
years, until two years ago, when he
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
Improved Order of Red Men

Pc Ambo Tribe No. 65, Improved
Order Of Red Men, was organized
twenty-one years ago, with a credit
able charter list. Its growth has
been steady and healthy and today
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks

Perth Amboy Lodge No. 1874, Be
nevolent Protective Order of Elks,
was organized a little over two years
ago. 1t is a fourishing branch of the
order, and has shown a wonderful
growth in membership, finances and
enthusiasm. 1t meets in the Knights
of Columbus hall, at Smith and Rec
tor streets, on the first and third
Tuesdays of every month.
The lodge has plans out for a
handsome building. 1t will contain
a meeting-room, reading-rooms and
other features, in addition to a roof
finished in the form of a garden. 1t
was decided some time ago to let the
contract for the erection of the build
ing when the mark of $50 in member
ship is reached. At the present rate
of progress, it should be but a short
time before this mark is attained.
The lodge had a celebration several
months ago upon reaching the 100
mark. Thirteen were initiated at II
meeting, Harvey Stctson being both
the thirteenth and hundredth man.
Its second anniversary celebration
was held June 9th last, at which time
there was a banquet, entertainment
and dance. An address was delivered
by the exalted ruler of New York
Lodge No. /, Champc 5. Andrews.
Only one member OF the lodge has
died. Among its members are several
South Amboy and Kcyport residents.
The officers are: Exalted Ruler, DIR.
Frank Crowthcr Esteemed Leading
Knight, Richard +. White; Esteemed
Knight, John X. Sheehy IS
teemed Lecturing Knight. Louis M.
Rossi Secretary, William A. Crowell;
Treasurer, William II. Pfeiffer Tyler,
William Holfncr; Esquire, Joseph G..
Burns; Inner Guard, Thomas ]. Do
yer; Chaplain, c. c. Baldwin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

Market and South Second Streets,
Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

lows' Hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
The officers are: regent, Arthur
H. Hope; vice-regent, Henry w.
Jones; orator, ]. H. F%ritzinger; past
regent, H. cClullough; secretary,
w. H. Moore; collector, c. K. Stew
ems; treasurer, William S. Duncan;
guide, ]. Hornsby; chaplain, Samuel
G. Garretson; warden, +. d. Ester
brook; sentry, +. L. La Forge: organ
ist, ]. H. Miller; trustees, w. II. Nc
Cormick, Henry Mccullough and
Victor w. Main.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

the Borough for two years; is an ex-
Freebooter and serving his eighteenth
year on the Board of Education, and
as the office is for a three year term,
this is his sixth term, and with it has
the honor of being elected by the
largest majority eve given a candi-
date in South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

A new and up-to-date building is now
being erected on Smith street this
side of the Central tracks, of which
Mr.. Fucker will have charge and give
his personal attention to it. A Curl
osity of the new establishment is that
it will be the first building in this sec
ton constructed of artificial stone.
Mr.. Fucker is truly a self made man,
having started as a clerk and in an
amazingly short while became an
associate partner Of the firm of Nah
Ter x Fucker. Mr.. Fucker intends to.
sell only the best Of wines, liquors
and cordials to the trade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

c. Preacher; Vice-Grand, Jacob G..
Germs; Recording Secretary, f. l..
Harrington; Financial Secretary, w.
S. Duncan; Treasurer X H. Barnes.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-27
Woman Died in a Cab.

Columbus, o., Jan. Mrs Eliza
beth Walter, of Decatur, Ind, ho had
been visiting in Columbus, died in a
cab while on the way to the Union
depot to take train for Edgarton,
Ind, whittier she had been summoned
on account of the illness of a relative.
Mrs Walters daughter was in the cab
beside her, but knew nothing of her
mothers demise until she attempted
to assist her in alighting from the cab
at the depot. The coroner found death
was caused by cerebral hemorrhage.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-27
POLITICAL INTEREST
Has Been Deeply Aroused Over Major
SteeIe's Attitude,

Indianapolis, Jan. 27.-There has
been more interest aroused among Re-
publicans over the state by the an
nouncement that Major Steele Of Mari
on maySenter the race for governor
than by any political event that has
happened in many moons. There is
no concealing the fact that SO far there
has been a lukewarmness among the
politicians on the subject of cand1.
dates, and the only explanation is that
the field has been SO small that the
politicians have not thought it neces-
sary to get out and work for fayorftes
The announcement that Major steele
is likely candidate has suddenly liv-
ened things up, however The major
is known. as hustler and if he. does