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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
TONGANOxIE OFFICIALS QUIT.
A Difference in the Policy of Handling
Liquor the Cause.

Tonganoxie. Kan. April 16.-The
mayor, ]. S. Grist, and the four mem
bers of the council, B. T. Blakely.
Euos Jones, w. H Ridgeway and c.
A. Leidy, have rendered their resig-
nations. All the elective officials of
the place decided to resign because of
difference of opinion as to the prop
er policy in handling the liquor ques-
ton The mayor and four councilmen
were elected a year ago on a dry
ticket platform, but in spite of their
best efforts there have been Joints
here. Some of the town officials final
ly favored collecting n monthly license
for town revenue from the ''jointkeep-
ers.'
At the last meeting of the council a
resolution was adopted stating that
owing to a lack of harmony it was
deemed best for the interest of the
city for the mayor and council to re-
sign. There will be a special election
in May to select a new mayor and
council. This place is organized as a
city of the third class under the laws
of Kansas.
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state Tnstructors al IL. u

Lawrence, April 16--The hrst annual
conference of superintendent AMI
principals of Kansas began at the UNI
versity Friday. The conference VIII
be in session all day. About rs teachers
and superintendents are in attendance.
Friday forenoon was spent in visiting
classes and attending the chapel exer-
cises. The first session was held in the
lecture room of the physics building
Professor DIN Templin. dean of the
school of arts, presided over the meet
ing. which was largely attended. Chan
cellor Strong delivered an address OF
welcome to the visiting pedagogues.
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Dogs Beauty doctors.

And now the dogs have their beauty
doctors-that is, Paris dogs have them if
their owners feel moved to pay the ne
cessary fees for the attentions of the pro-
fession. Sooner or later everything that
human beings find good is adopted by or
is thrust upon the dogs, especially pet
dogs. and. absurd as 1t may seem at first
thought that a masseur for dogs should
be able to earn his salt, it is easy to see,
after a moments reflection, that an I'M
selfish mistress, knowing the comforting
power of massage, should want .'doggief
20 experience it, too. It's a far cry from
the position in life that dog who ''sleeps
out in the she'd holds to that of one who
is massaged into trimness and daintiness
Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
SENSATION AT GLAsCO.
Adventist Preacher Stirs Up
a Religious Row.

Glasco, April 16.-Yancy Wilson. a
Methodist Advent evangelist from Call
ifornia, has just closed a three weeks
meeting held in the Church of Christ
here. Some of his followers who had
heard him in California were so i'm
pressed by his sound doctrine that they
encouraged him to come and hold a
series of meetings that the misguided
and skeptic might be taught the scrip
lures in it's truth and simplicity. The
different ministers and their congrega-
tons, together with the multitude Of
sinners were pledged to put forth the
best efforts to convert the public to a
life of activity in doing good. The
audience soon discovered that he was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
BAD DAY FOR wAsHBURN.
In Seven Inning Game the Emporia
NormaIs Won, II to s.

NormaIs Won. II to 5.
Emporta. Kas.. April ia seven
inning game between the Washburn
college and the State Normal ball
teams was played in a gale of wind
here. Washburn was defeated by a
score of II to 5. In first two innings
Washburn played snappy ball but
in the third inning the college team
went up in the air and the teachers
scored twelve times. After that the
visitors lost their nerve and errors
came frequently and in critical places
The game opened with Coldren in the
box for Washburn. In the third in
ming he was replaced by Fanska After
the third inning the twirling for
Washburn was done by Moehler. The
only brilliant work done on the Wash
burn team was done by Mehl, the
catcher who played a great game
The team work of the teachers was
excellent But one costly error was
made ana the record of hits was al
most phenomenal. Shanef, the teach
ers new pitcher, threw a remarkably
swift game and only one walk and
four hits are charged to him. The
score by innings:
NormaIs b IL 0 Of is Z
Washburn. 0 2 0 0 O. 4 7
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child Burned to Death.

Coffeyville, Kan, April 16.-The 2
years and 6 months old daughter of
Arthur Bird, a farmer living fourteen
miles northeast of Coffeyville, was
burned to death in a fire which con-
sumed the Bird home. The fire was
caused by the explosion of an incu-
bator lamp, which was in the kitchen.
The high wind which was blowing
spread the flames quickly and the re-
mainder of the family barely escaped
with their lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16

Leavenworth. April 1.-two hign-
waymen held up and robbed the keep
er of the Soldiers Home depot lunch
stand about 10 o'clock. A member OF
the Home band was the only other
man present. He was talking to the
lunch man when two men came in this
back door with drawn revOlvers and
masks and demanded that the occU-
pants of the room throw up their
hands. The robbers were obeyed and
proceeded to rife the cash drawrr-
They secured about $50 and then back
ed out of the door and disappeared in
the darkness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
Child zen Down a Corn Chute.

Leavenworth. Kan, April 16.-Jef-
ferson Weatherby. years old, fell
down the corn chute of an oat meal
mill here Friday afternoon and prob
ably will die. The child was playing
where it's father was at work when it
stepped into chute left open by &C
cident. One leg was broken in two
crushed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16

Wichita, April 16.-Former Governor
Stanley appeared in court here Friday
afternoon for the first time since his
return from Tishomingo. He is acting
as counsel for the plaintiff in the case
of Barton Bros, wholesalers, against
Robbins, banker. It is Kingman
county case, which twice has gone to
the supreme court and each time was
reversed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
CHANUTE SELLS RIGHTS.
Makes a Deal With am Oil Contractor
on 200 Acres.

Makes Deal WIN an Oh OOHIEaCLOf
on 200 Acres.
Chanute, Kan, April 16.-At a spe-
ciaI meeting of the council a deal was
closed with A. L. Moore, whereby the
city transferred the oil rights on 200
acres of land in consideration of
which the sum of $4,000 and four gas
wells viii be paid The rights that
were transferred are in the Ditmars
and Cole farms. 200 acres. in all, and
the price per acre was $40. Mr..
Moore agrees to drill four gas wells
and deliver them to the city Should
these wells turn out to be oil wells,
they will become the property of Mr.
Moore and drilling will be continued
until the four gas wells are secured
This is one of the most important
deals that has been made by the city
for it gives them a big saving in a
pipe line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
AIiners in junction Citv.

Junction City, Kas., April 16.-
About thirty-five of the leading mill
ers of Central and Northern Kansas
were here to attend the quarterly
meeting of the Northwestern Kansas
Millers' club. The sessions of the af-
ternoon and night were devoted to a
discussion of crop conditions in Kan
saS. and shipping rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16

Republic City, Kas-, April 16.-Mrs.
lydia Charles, mother OF Conner Dav-
les of the Kansan and ThOs. Charles
of the Belleville Freeman died in
Belleville. The body was brought
here and the funeral will be Saturday
afternoon under the auspices Of the
Rebecca lodge. of which she was a
charter member. Mrs. Charles was a
writer and philosopher. She had con-
tributed to the press Of Kansas many
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
Is Wanted fin Tennessee.

Arkansas City, Kan, April 16.-
Friday afternoon the officers Of the
city arrested Charles Mason, who is
wanted at Jackson, Tenn, for killing
a fellow brakeman about a year ago.
Mason has been in hiding here for a
couple of months and had applied for
work on the Santa Fe. Mason was
locked UP to await the arrival Of the
Tennessee officers. He admits the
crime and says there are rewards on
him amounting to $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
Cnfton B. HoIbert Dad.

Atchison, Kan, April 16.-Clifton B.
Holbert. a prominent young attorney,
died here Friday Of Bright's disease
and congestion of the lungs he had
been in failing health for couple OF
years. He leaves a widow and one
child, a daughter years old Mr. Hol-
bert was city attorney two terms,
from 1897 until 1901 and was private
secretary for several years to the late
Albert H. Horton when he was chief
Justice of the Kansas supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
Health Is Youth

Disease and sickness bring old age Her
bine, taken every morning before break
fast will keep you in robust health, fit
YOU to ward off disease. It cures consti-
liver and kidney complaints. It purifies
the blood and clears the complexion. Mrs
d. ". Smith, Whitney, Tex, writes April
8 1862: 7 have used Herbine and find it
the best medicine for constipation and
liver troubles. 1t does all you claim for
it. I can highly recommend it." SOC a
bottle Sold by Rowley & Snow and W.
S. Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At WASHINGTON

Darkness put an end to the game be-
tween Philadelphia and Washington
at the end of the tenth inning with the
score a tie. The visitors made a good
start in the first inning, but the locals
played a. strong uphill game and took
the lead in the eighth. Philadelphia
tied the score in the ninth on a base
on balls, an error and a single. At
tendance LOO. Score: R.H. z.
Washington % 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 O-6 10 8
Philadelphia. 4 0 0 0 0 0-6 u 4
Batteries-Patteh and Kittridge;
Henley and Powers.
AT NEW YORK.
The Bostons defeated New York in
the second game of the season here.
Powell was hit for four three-baggers
and two doubles Elberf1eld was put
out of the game for kicking and Man
ager Griffith sent to the bench from
the coaching line. Attendance, 5000.
Score: R.H. e.
Boston =. .....2 OOO20 90 90 3
New York 80 0 1 0 0 o. 4 0
Batteries - Gibson and Farrell;
Powell and MCGUIRE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
Largest Oil Wen in Kansas.

Humboldt, April 16.-The largest oil
well ever reported in Kansas was
brought in Friday on the Gerken lease,
just east of this city. It is estimated
at 5000 barrels a day. This we'll is
owned by the ST. Joseph Oil and Gas
company. Their manager, Mr.. Clarke,
a new man at the oil business, is well
pleased at their success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
Hart and Rubin Rematched.

New York, April 16.-Marvin Hart
of Louisville and Gus Rubin are to
meet ae-er all. The pair were match
ed a few weeks ago to box six rounds
at Philadelphia, but Hart failed to
put In an appearance on the night of
the mill and the combat was declared
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AT PHILADELPHIA.

Al PHllLADEl4EEdl
Boston won from Philadelphia by
hard hitting in the first inning. Pit
finger pitched a fine game for the Wis
itors. Doom was put out of the game
for disputing with Umpire Moran.
Weather cold. Attendance, 2,S33-
Philadelphia 10000 ooOOo-O 2
Boston =. ......5 0 0 0 1-6 IL 0
Batteries-T. Barry, Breckenridge.
Doom and Marshall; Pittinger and
Moran.
AT CINCINNATI.
Darkness put an end to the Cincin-
nati-Chicago game, after ten innings
had been played without a decision be-
ing reached. Errors figured largely in
the run getting of both teams. At
Cincinnati "A 0 0 0 0 0 0 O-5 5
Batteries-Kellum and PETIT; Corri-
don and King.
AT ST. LOUIS.
Pittsburg and st. Louis teams OPEN
ed the season here, and although the
weather was cold and raw. the at
tendance was about 1000. The home
team outhit the visitors, but failed to
make them count and we've defeated
score: R.H. E.
St. Louis ....A01O 11Oo1O-4 AS 2
Pittsburg :. IL 0 0 O-5 10
Batteries-Taylor and Byers; Phillip
and Phelps.
AT NEW YORK.
Brooklyn met defeat for the second
time at the hands of the New York
team in Brooklyn. Although outbat-
ted, the New YOrks supported their
pitcher in better style. Attendance,
10000. Score: R.A.E.
New York 100 0 %
Brooklyn !. 30 0 0 1 o. 4
Batteries and Warner;
Cronin and Bergen.
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ployes and their families. The fifth
floor of the new building was trans
formed into a mammoth parlor. while
the fourth floor was made into a huge
dining room. The music was furnished
by the Salina Military band, and no
expense spared to make a pleasant
evening for the employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
John WIN Defeats Larry Temple.

Chicago, April 16.-John VIII of Chi
cago knocked out Larry Temple Of
Boston in the last round of a six round
contest last night. In the preliminary
Clarence Forbes of Chicago won from
Harry Cobb of Buffalo in the fifth
round on q foul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16
AT NEW YORK.
Nebraska 1O. Indians Z.

Lincoln, Neb., April 16.-Nebraska
university defeated the Nebraska In
dams, a ni-professional organiza-
ton, on the Cornhusker's campus, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16

off As an excuse. Hart says that he
got the original date mixed up, and
that was the only reason why he fail
ed to show up. Hart and Rubin are.
to mix it up for six rounds at Phila-
delphia on April 20. Both fighters
have begun active training.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16

SalIna, Kan. April 16.-The biggest
social event of the season was held
here last night on the fourth and fifth
floors of the big Lee wholesale hard
ware building. The affair was recep-
ton given by the five firms controlled
by H D. Lee. It was given to the en-
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nenth of CharIes n. WaII1er.

Concordia, kan, April 16.-Charles
n. Walker, cashier Of the State bank
of Miltonvale. died Friday Of pneu-
monia. aged 80 years. The remains
will be taken to Plattsburg, No, for
burial He left a wife and two chill
dren.
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which such conferences might accom-
plish for the high schools as well as
for the university in promoting a COM
munity of interest and in bringing the
university and its feeders into closer
relations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-16

Everxbody reads the State Journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
PROVIDENCE LAUNCHED.
NeSg Fall RiUer Boat Takes Plunge
Other TesseIs Named.

Boston, July 16-Four vessels. including three
hve-masted schooners and a passenger steamer
were scheduled to be launched from New-E England
shipyards to-day. The steamer is the steel pas
senger boat Providence. OF the Fail River Line
built by the Fore River Ship and Engine Company
at Quincy. Mass. The schooners are the Margaret
Haskell, built by II. NJ. and L. M. Bean. at Cam
den Me. for the Coastwise Transportation Com
pany at Boston; the Grace A Martin, built by
Percy & Small, Bath. Me-, and the Jane Palmer,
the largest vessel Of her type in the world built by
the Marine Transportation Company. at East Bos-
ton. Two Of the schooners went into the water
without trouble, but the Jane Palmer stuck the
ways. 1t is expected that she will be released by
the tide.
About one hundred and fifty guests. including
Governor Garvin. State officers. Congressman Ca
prom and Granger, of Rhode Island. and members
OF the city government OF Providence. witnessed
the launching OF the steamer Providence. Miss
Martha B. Wilson. of Providence. named the yes
sci.
The Margaret Haskell was named with wine by
Miss Margaret Haskell. daughter OF E B. Haskell
manager of 1.-The Boston Herald" Tho schooner IS
go feet long q feet ses Mar aRd feet DEEP a
Martin of Gloversville, y. " named the Grace A.
The schooner is $50 feet long 49, feet beam and %
feet deep. She has gross tonnage OF ABOUT 500
Haskell and the Martin are practically ready for
sea Captain Charles Hart OF Partand; VIII Hor Ia
commanded by Captain William +; Hb Ella dim Of
and 80 feet beam. Captain David H. Sumner VIII
command her.
i Quincy, Mass. July 16.-The Fall River Line
passenger steamer Providence, which was launched
here to-day, when completed will be finer and
moro elegantly appointed and will carry more pas
sengers than the Priscilla, the present queen OF
tie feet Her cost completed, will be 100000.
The Providence like the Priscilla. is a side-wheel
steamer but the paddeboxes. built into the super
structure, do show ouIwardy. The boat Will
have 400 ordinary staterooms 1902 berths and ten
bridal chambers and will accommodate $500 pas
senGers
The principal dimensions OF the Providence ere
follows: Moulded length waterilne. 37S feet
inches; length all. 39T feet; breadth OF hull
moulded 80 feet; breadth guards S. feet;
depth. moulded. q feet A cellular bottom. water
tight bulkheads. a collision bulkhead and water
tight collision steel deck make the boat practically
unsuitable. Her engines will be capable OF, ap-
proximately, $500 horsepower. which will drive the
vessel at q speed of nineteen miles hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
THE LOT OF THE MoUJIK.

The Russian peasant is badly or at home that
he is glad emgrate anywhere as soon as a
practical door of egress is opened TO him IN any
direction He Is poor and ignorant and overtaxed.
has no representation. hardly knows enough 10
feel the want of 1t or realize what 1t might do for
him. and at home there does not seem to be any
prospect Of improvement in his condition. Under
these circumstances there Is a continual movement
OF emigration. mainly TO the Siberian provinces.
but large numbers also flow southwark toward the
limits of European Russia. well as detachments
which filter off in direction or another. a con-
siderable and annually increasing number coming
10 this country.
There are five hundred districts In European Rus
sa lacking one OF these. in 1890 only twenty-three
had paid their direct taxes; to 1880 the fun ar
rear OF peasant imports 1BOoo.00 rubIes, a
hopeless amount. getting larger year by year. with
remedy In sight. In the recent report OF the
Minister of Finance 1t appears that the system OF
banks devised 10 help the psasantry does not do It.
There arc 764 societies Of mutual credit and 15S
village banks. with aggregate capital OF about
1900 900 rubles. but they scattered over vast
districts lend money for less than 10 or
II per cent, and never Tor a period longer than d
Their capital therefore, hardly does the peas
any good. They cannot buy improved farm
Ing tools, have no knOWIedSe OF 4HpI0NSu asfi-
cultural methods. and in consequence their lands
only produce about half the crops reaped by their
neghbors. the nobility. whose farming Is conducted
on more enlightened scale PREVIOUS TO the
emancipation the law required the lord OF the
manor 10 allow a minimum or about twelve acres
to each household of his serfs but the freed peas
ant to-day has not on an average so much Nor
when he had the lord and master of the domain
over him. not only as ruler, but Instructor Alto
gether at this time. the path OF the RUSSIAN peas
ant is not upward. and probably the finest pros
pect which his country can anywhere present 10
him Is the highroad which offers him thorough
fare out of 1t.
The little advertisements IN the columns
al lN L. In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
PLACE OF HART MURDER FOUND.
Body Lay at Bottom of Cistern Until Re-
moved to Packing Plant.

Rochester July 1.-THE exact spot IN which Miss
Birdie Hart murdered in Webster last week
was discovered by Assistant District Attorney
Watson and Deputy Sheriff Pollock to-day. They
satisfied that the girl choked TO death
while she sat with her murderer on the cistern at
the southwestern corner OF the Halausr packing
plant. This morning the officers found the broken
crystal OF the girls missing watch near tho Cstern.
and "a microscopic examination Of the pIarks dis
closed small wIsps OF hair similar In texture and
color to those OF the dead girl
An examination Of the inside OF the cistern re-
yealed evidence that the body had remained at the
bottom Of the tank until Friday night. when II was
removed TO the cellar OF the packing house. and
an attempt made 10 fire the building. No arrests
have been made yet. hut the officers make at
tempt 10 conceal the fact that they satisfied
who Is responsible for the crime. The inquest
Will be resumed Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
CANADA SEEKING U. S. CITIZENS.
Dominion Officials Trying to Induce Ameri-
cans to Settle in the Northwest Territory.

Washington July Let is probable that the atten-
ton Of the British government win be directed to
a movement conducted officially by the Canadian
government to induce immigration from the United
States to Northwest Territory. There can be no
objection to such efforts the part OF private i'm
migration agencies. but. when. in this case. the
government itself seeks TO attract citizens of other
countries. the matter IS which calls for official
remonstrance.
1t appears that the Dominion Department of the
Interior, through Of its assistant secretaries
has been sending broadcast circular letters prin-
cipally addressed to cergymen. professional
and persons Of influence describing In glowing
the splendid resources OF the Canadian
Northwest. and inviting immigrants by the offer of
lG0 acres of land for EACH free schools and sound
laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
DEAD EIGHT MONTHS AFTER ASSAULT
Chicago Man Supposed to Have Been Beaten
by Thugs, of Whom Nothing Is Known.

Chicago, July 16-Edward d. Bangs. superin-
tendent of the city lines OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company who is supposed TO have been
beaten by thugs the morning of November g
last year IS dead at his home. from conclusion
Of the brain. Death direct result OF the IN
jury suffered in November.
Mr.. Bangs was found unconscious at La Sale
and Van Buren, SITS. early the morning Of the
supposed attack, and the police. thinking him IN
toxicated placed him in 4 cell. where ne remained
for several hours without medical attention. No
cIew has ever been found to identify the assail-
ants BY some the theory was advanced that his
injuries were oCCasioned by fall