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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
VIC MURDOCH HERE.
Came to Talk to Mr. Stubbs About
Campaign.

Congressman Murdoch came up from
Wichita this morning to consult with
paign- He is accompanied by his sec
rotary, d. D. Leahy, and L. ]. Petit
john, of Dodge City, chairman of his
congressional committee.
Il just came up to talk with StubbS
about the campaign and find out how
we could make our campaign jibe with
the state campaign" explained the red
headed congressman from the Big Sew
enth.
Mr.. Murdoch will open his campaign
at Santa Fe, Haskell county, away out
towards the western end of his district,
on August Is, two weeks from today.
the larger counties till later in the
campaign. His speaking dates for the
last half of August are as follows:
Santa Fe, August 10.
Ulysses, August Is.
Johnson City. August II.
Richfield, August Is.
Hugoton, August 10.
Liberal, August 20.
Ashland, August %.
Coldwater, August "A.
Meade, August 25.
Bucklin. August &C. afternoon.
Haviland, August &c, evening.
Greensburg, August 81.
II was out at Bushton in Rice coun-
ty, attending a harvest home picnic on
Friday said Mr.. Murdoch today, land
1 talked with ]. L. Casey, an old-time
Casey wasn't at the bat but he umpir-
ed the ball game that afternoon. He
told me he had hunted all through the
crowd and he was the only Parker
man on the grounds as far he could
find. And there were about 1900 peo-
pie there. too.
ITS marvellous the way the farmers
are saving their wheat out in that
Mr.. Murdoch continued.
Wheat that everybody thought was
lost awhile back the farmers are still
saving. Some of it won't grade better
than No. 3, but good deal is pretty
fair wheat.
Il find that the cooperative eleva-
tors are f1ourishing in great shape in
some localities. Out at Chase one man
told me he took in 129 loads of wheat |
last Friday.
THE wonder of that region, though |
IS the corn crop on the uplandS. All |
the way from Cowley county to Bar
ton on the highlands back from the
liver they have finer corn than the old
est inhabitant ever saw before. The
farmers up on the hills are going to
nave some corn all right. 1t isn't made
yet, but it is going that way mighty
asst
known in Kansas newspaper
circles. in which he has been a promin-
mt figure since the days before the
iood, is just recovering from a serious
illness which attacked him early last
pring when he was on his way home
o Wichita to attend the state and
seventh district Republican conven-
ions. He was seriously ill for some
ime, but thinks he has now about re-
covered.
II have fewer aches and pains than
have had before for ten years. he
aid today. Il don't weigh as much as
used to by 80 pounds. but feel vastly
letter.
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WITH POWER TO CALL STRIKE.
Executive Board of Laclkawanna Dis
trict Goes Into Session.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 1.-The execu-
tive board of the Wyoming and Lack
awanna district mine workers repre-
senting 500 men went into session
here today. The board is to decide
what action shall be taken to force
the operators to observe the check
weighing and check docking decision
of Carroll D. Wright and has been Civ
en- power by a convention of the dis
trict miners to order a strike at every
colliery where it is not enforced
The board will adjourn this AFTER
noon and a statement of the miners
proposition will be issued by Presidert
Nichols. Before the meeting he said:
The operators suggestion that we
refer the grievance to an umpire will
not be accepted by the miners"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
ON A GRAND HIKE.
Y. NJ. C. A. Boys Start for Pottawato-
mic Reservation Today.

At 10 o'clock this morning Joe Au-
gustus, physical director of the Y. M.
c. A. at Topeka, and George Strohm,
physical director at the Y. NJ. G. A.
at Baldwin, headed procession of
fifteen youngsters, junior members of
hike to Mayetta, Kan. to see the
Indians on the Pottawatomie reSerVa-
ton. The party will walk all the way,
a distance of &c miles, or 81 miles on
the round trip.
The mixers" as they term them
selves, expect to make about II miles
today, getting to Elmont for lunch,
and rolling under a hedge fence"
some where near Hoyt for sleep to-
night. BY Tuesday evening the party
expects to reach Mayetta. "Wednesday
will be spent at the reservation and
the return march resumed on Thurs
day. The home coming is expected to
take place by Friday evening
The cavalcade presented unique
appearance An old fashioned spring
wagon, drawn by tired looking
horse. caparisoned with a big sign
Grand Hike Topeka Y. M C. A"
led the way In the wagon were load
ed provisions, blankets, a gasoline
stove. About the time that the miles
get long and road dusty, there will
probably be a good many candidates
for the job of driving the horse.
Most of the boys went Into train
ing" however for the event, making
it a practice to walk to Vinewood and
return every day for the past two
weeks In addition to that, quite a
number have worried their parents
half to death by sleeping in the back
yard at night under tents and impro-
vised shelter Consequently they
won't be entirely green to the expert
ence-but they will be away from
home and mother
The following made the trip: J. A.
Augustus, George Strohm, Ralph Muir
ply, Claud Dargitz, Sam Henseley,
Philip Whitcomb, Frank Eldridge,
Paul Emery, Roy Tucker, Merrill
smith. Lewis Smith Roy Augustus,
Theodore Zercher, David Hughes, Roy
Lord, Frank Peers, Charles Robinson
Roy Cain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
coRBETT QUITS ST. LOUIS.
Infiammatory rheumatism Causes the
Pitcher to Retire.

ST. Louis, Aug. 1.-Joseph A. Cor
bett of the st. Louis National league
pitching staff, was released today by
F. DeHaas Robson, president of the
league team. Corbetts release was
made at his own request because in
fammatory rheumatism had developed
and it had become necessary for him
to devote himself entirely to medical
treatment.
President Robson expressed great
regret that Corbett was forced to
abandon baseball for the time, and
stated that as soon as he had recov-
cred his health he would be welcomed
back into the league in his former po-
SjtiOu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
NORTH TOPEKA.

ILeave items for this column with Kim
ball Printing Co.. 912 North Kansas ave
]. a. Fuller, of ST. Joseph. is in town
Harry Brown of Alta Vista was q
North side visitor today.
L. w. Gleason of Wichita. is spend
ing a few days in Topeka visiting
friends.
Mrs. Jeanett and children of Shorey
will go to Junction City Tuesday to Wis
it friends.
ken the position of bookkeeper at the
Gem laundry.
Miss lines will arrive this week from
Green, Kan, to visit her cousin, Mrs.
w. H. Rutter.
Rev Clyde Hill occupied the pulpit
yesterday morning at the Kansas Ave
nue. M. E. church.
week at the George MARBLE farm nine
miles north of Silver Lake.
Mrs. Charles Curtis left today for
Salida, Col, where she will be the
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cronenberg and family
of Central avenue, moved today to
Dodge City where they will make their
home.
Mrs Rufner and daughter Ruby, of
Mrs. James McAfee of 1905 Quincy
street.
Misses Imogene and LouBelle Wher-
rift are expected this week from Kan
sas City to visit their cousins, Mrs. II.
J. Nichols and Miss Lolah McAfee.
Miss Dorothy Curtis and guest, Miss
Abby Corners of Washington, D. c., re-
turned today from a VISIT of several
days to Mrs. Robert Warren of Wich-
ita.
There will be a. union meeting of all
the K. & L. of S. lodges in this city
this evening with Victor council No.
at Barretts hall. Refreshments will be
served.
Miss Rachel Armstrong, assistant
state secretary of the Y. w. c. A, left
this afternoon for Chicago and will go
from there to Piston, Pa, to visit her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. Leeman and
daughter, Norma. of Council Grove. ar
tiers. Mrs. s. L. Courtney and Mrs. c.
o. Burger.
Miss Myrtle Belts of 1929 Quincy
street, will leave Wednesday for Still
water, Mimi, where she will be the
guest of Miss Amy Miller and her
brother, MIR. Bert Miller
Mrs Mabel Haynes Hughes, wife of
DIR. Hughes, died Saturday at the home
of her parents at Granville of typhoid
fever, from which she had been a suf-
ferer for a number of weeks
Mrs r. s. Plummer and daughters, |
Misses Clara and Grace P1ummer re-
turned yesterday from ST. Louis Mrs. |
Plummer has been there a week and |
the Misses Plummer who have been at |
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
BANK HOLIDAY
Is Celebrated Throughout the United
Kingdom.

London, Aug. 1.-The bank holiday
was celebrated today throughout the
United Kingdom. In London none of
the government offices was open and
here and in every other city the
banks, stock exchanges and business
houses were closed. Brilliant weather
prevailed.
At Cowes, Isle of Wight, King Ed
ward, Queen Alexandra and a large
assembly of fashionable people at
tended the opening of regatta week.
The first race was a handicap for
yachts of over 100 tons. in which EN-
peror Williams Meteor III and the
Ingomar, owned by Morton F. Plant
of New York, among others partici-
pated-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
HELEN GoULD's PICTURES.
Three of Them Badly Damaged at the
Worlds Fair.

st. Louis. Aug. 1.-Charles L.
Frank. an artist who was formerly
special service man in the art depart
ment at the Worlds fair. made the
statement last night that three paint
ings loaned to the exposition by Miss
Helen Gould and valued at 100000
were badly damaged by remaining
packed for too long a time after hav-
ing arrived here.
Mr.. Frank stated that two of the
pictures have been restored, but the
third has been shipped back to New
York for restoration.
He has prepared a letter to Miss
Gould explaining the nature of the
damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
700 Men strike

Lebanon, Pa, Aug. 1.-Seven hum
bred members of the AmalgamateI
Association of Iron. Steel & Tin Work.
ers employed at the Lebanon plant ~
the American Iron & Steel company.
struck today. The men charged dis.
elimination because of union rnernber-
ship President Shaffer of the ANAL
gamated association, advised against a
strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
1000 Miles Without stopping.

st. Louis, Aug. IA party of auto
moblilsts, consisting of F. A. Laroche,
A. Leblanc, Morris NJ. Mason, Herbert
H. Everett and Lee Straus, arrived in
st. Louis after midnight after a con-
tinuous run of 1000 miles without
having actually stopped the machine.
The distance was covered in 15S hours
and % minutes, the trip having been
commenced last Monday. The return
trip will be undertaken next Wednes-
daX.
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strikers in Clash With Police.

st. Joseph. Mo, Aug. 1.-The police
had n number of skirmishes today
with strikers who stopped packing
house delivery wagons. Several ar
rests were made. Chief of Police
Franz ordered the strikers to move
their headquarters to a greater dis
lance from the packing plants, but
they refused and legal proceedings are
threatened in case the police attempt
to enforce the order. President DON
nelly of Chicago is expected here to-
morrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01

Paris, Aug. According to trust
worthy advices the Japanese seriously
fear an uprising in Korea, where the
announcement that Japan intends to
distribute the lands not actually Gull
tivated among Japanese colonists has
greatly incensed the natives. The
Japanese garrison, il is added, has
been strengthened by thousands dur
ing the last few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
GOES TO THE PIRATES
St. Joseph Sells Mcbride to the Pitts
burg Ball Club.

St Joseph, Aug. George F. Nc
Bride, shortstop of the St Joseph
Western league baseball team, has
been purchased by the Pittsburg Ma
tional league club. The price is not
made public, but is said to be $1,000.
Mcbride is a native of Milwaukee and
has played in the Western league two
seasons with Peoria and st. Joseph.
He will finish out the season with St
JOSenh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
500 On Man Hunt.

Portage, Pa, Aug. Fully 500
men today surrounded the swamp
where the highwaymen who killed
Driver Charles Hayes and dangerously
wounded Paymaster Campbell on sat
urday are supposed to be- hiding. If
the murderers are still there it is
believed it will be impossible for them
to escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Lanan MIN Omen vim Ko,r.

Toxic, Aug. L, p. m--The govern
ment today decided to open Yin Kow
to the trade of German ships and in
dividuals- Free intercourse is per-
mitted. the only restriction being the
Formally of forbidding the importa-
ton of contraband of war destined
for the use of the Russians
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Roosevelt Boys Dodge.

st. Louis, Mo, Aug IA surprise
party was planned for the Roosevelt
boys today by Harry Watcham, man
ager of the Inside Inn at the worlds
fair, but owing to the clevernesS of
the boys the party did not come off.
When Mr.. Watcham looked for them
they were nowhere to be found. The
boys had made good their escape by
a side exit. The large crowd was
and Mr.. Watcham waS
mNstified at the actions of his guests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
acid Was Thrown Into Her Eye

GAINESVILLE, Ia, Aug. Some one
threw carbolic acid in the eyes and
face of Cornia Ramsay, a young wom-
an, here last night. she was on her
way to a neighbours house. She was
rendered partially blind and will be
dishgured for life. Hugh Wheeler.
who was arrested later on information
furnished by Miss Ramsay, tried to
commit suicide today. No cause for
the assault is known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Fair Paws $4,000 More.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. Another
semi-monthly payment of 100000 of
the government loan was made
promptly today by the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition company. Short
ly after the banks opened for bust
ness the money. which had been on
deposit at the National Bank of Com
merce, was transferred to the United
States Sub-trea Sl11-v
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
WILL GIVE FREE CONCERTS.
All Marshall Requires Is a Band
stand.

At the rehearsal of Marshall's band
held Sunday afternoon the band mem
bers voted to give free weekly con-
certs provided some one will furnish
the band with a suitable band stand.
The only condition made by the
band is that a good band stand be
provided and lighted and supplied
with suitable chairs. The band does
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
War Charged to American Trusts.

st. Petersburg, Aug. IN. Menshi-
koff. the well known writer who for
merly accused Jews in America of re-
sponsibility for promoting the present
war, now charges the gigantic trusts.
anxious to find new fields for exploita-
ton in Asia with the main respon-
sibility. With the view of promot-
ing shipbuilding, the government has
promised to loan money to purchasers
of Russian built merchantmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
LETTER FROM ANDREE.
One Dated in 1898 Reported to Have
Been Found.

Christiania, Norway. Aug. Dis
patches received here represent that a
Norwegian whaler has found north of
Spitzbergen a letter from Prof. Andree
dated 1898. The text of the letter is
not disclosed.
Prof. S. A. Andree left Spitzbergen
in a balloon July IL, 1897, with the
intention of crossing the north pole.
He has not been definitely heard from
since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Czar,s Gnard Tripled.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. despite the
fact that the police say the plot which
resulted in the assassination of In
terror Minister Won Plehve distinctly
placed the emperor as "uninvolved,
many extra precautions have been tax
en- to insure his majesty's safety. His
personal guard has been tripled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
NfcNIillin Withdraws.

Nashville, Aug. In a signed
statement to the Democratic voters of
Tennessee, Former Governor Benton
McMillin withdraws from the race for
U. S. senator to succeed Gen. w. B.
Bate, present incumbent, in the in
terest of party harmony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Leading Auto Reaches Erie.

Erie, Pa, Aug. 1.-The first machine
in the automobile tour, New York &
Boston to ST. Louis. arrived here at 9
o'clock today. The run from Buffalo
to Erie, 80 miles. was made in three
hours and SO minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
AIexieff to Make n Tour

Mukden, Aug. 1.-The Associated
Press learns on unQuestioned author
ity that Viceroy Alexieff is about to
leave Mukden on an extensive in
spection tour of the v1ceroyalty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Parker Discourages Callers

Esopus, n T.. Aug. Until after
the notification ceremonies, August IN
callers at Rosemount will be disconr,
aged. Judge Parker is making few
appointments. No political visitors are
expected today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
Bostonians Deny Hard Luck Story

Minneapolis, Aug. 1.-Mr. Louis
London, of the 'Bostonians" denies the
press dispatches sent out from Allan
tic City N. J.. to the effect that the
company is in financial straits and will
not be organized for the coming
season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01
ToIstofrs Som Goes to MAR

St Petersburg, Aug. Count Toll
stoi's SONS leaving for the front as
volunteer in the 227th Kromy regi-
ment of infantry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-01

You may be poor or wealthy.
Just as your fate may be;
But il you are unhealthy.
Take Rocky Mountain Tea
For sale by the Gatlin Drug Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-02
CHARLES KAHLO TAKES HIS
OWN LIFE At KNOXVILLE
Prominent Citizen of indianapolis
Commits Suicide in Hotel Apart
ment-NewS Comes Suddenly.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER

Word was received here yesterday OF the
suicide of Major Charles Kahlo at Knox
vile. Tenn, I'm the Imperial Hotel, by
shooting himself through the head. No rea-
son is given for the act.
The members of the family late yesterday
had not received any particulars of the sui
eide and Drs. George and Harry Kahlo left
at once for Knoxville to bring the body
of their father TO this city.
Major Kahlo was born July 4. 1910, in
Magdeburg, Prussia, but emigrated TO the
United States while still young boy and
settled in Ohio. He received good educa-
ton in his youth, which, in part, accounted
for his rapid rise He enlisted in the
Fourteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry at the
outbreak of the civil war and later became
a lieutenant colonel. In 1888 he became a
member of the Commandery OF the Loyal
Legion.
Major Kahlo during his lifetime held
many prominent positions of trust and aft
er coming to this city became prominently
connected with the business interests OF
Indianapolis. He was appointed by Presi-
Melbourne, Australia and from 1879 TO 1881
held a seat in the State Senate.
For many years he was connected with
the Indiana Building and Loan Association
and later engaged in the insurance bust
ness. At the time of his death he was a
travelling representative of the National
Manufacturers Association.
The deceased Is survived by a widow, a
daughter, Mary. and two sons, Drs. George
and Harry Kahlo.
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CHAPTER XIII.
THE DAWN AGArs

Although Mr.. Crisparkle and John Jasper met
daily under the Cathedral roof. nothing az anv
time passed between them having reference TO
Edwin brood. after the time. more than half
a year gone by. when Jasper mutely showed
ton entered in his Diary. 1t is not likely that
they ever met though often. without the
thoughts of each reverting TO the subject. II
is not likely that they met though so often.
without a sensation on the part Of each that the
other perplexing secret to him. Jasper
as the denouncer and pursuer of Neville Land
less. and Mr.. Cripsarkle his consistent ad-
vocate and protector. must ct least have stood
sufficiently in opositlon TO have speculated with
keen interest on the steadiness and next direc-
ton of the others designs. But neither ever
preached the theme.
false pretence not being in the Minor Canon 9
nature he doubtless displayed openly that he
would at any time have revived the subiect
and desired 10 discuss it. The determined
reticence Of Jasper however. was not 10 be 50
approached. Impassive. moody solitary. reso-
lutte so concentrated on one idea, and on It's at
tendant fixed purpose. that he would share 1,
with no follow-creature. he lived apart from
human life. Constantly exercising an Art which
brought him into mechanical harmony with
Others and which could not have been pursued
unless he and they had been in the incest
mechanical relations and unison. II is curious
70 consider that the spirit OF the man was in
moral accordance or Interchange with nothing
around him. This indeed he had confided no
MS lost nephew before the .asion for his pres
ent inhexibillty arose
That he must know of Rosa's abrupt departure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-02
BRIEF COUNCIL SESSION
EXPECTED THIS EVENING
Matters of City Business Must BE
Referred to Committees Tor
Further Action.
LICENSE LAW AMENDED
Crocers Favor the Proposed Raise
in Fees, While the Merchants
Oppose 1t.

To-nights special meeting of Council IS
expected to be very brief. Three matters
are to be considered, and each must be re-
ferred TO a committee.
The three things to be considered are
the new lighting contract of the city-rep-
resented by the Board of Works and the
mayor-and the Indianapolis Light and
Power Company, which must be ratified by
the Council: Controller Dunns ordinance "a
substitute for one now before the Counclll
for taxing breweries operating in the city
81 600 annually, and the transference of So
called sacred fund left over from a hos
pital repair and fire station construction
Appropriation of several years ago, 70 the
general fund for 1904, that IL may be
available for use Immediately.
Councilman Davis. chairman OF the COM
mittee on public property and improve
ments, has called a meeting for Z o clock
this evening. preceding the Council ses-
sion, to consider the ordinance TO increase
license fees Of peddlers and hucksters.
Representatives of the GrOcers and Mer-
chants Associations will probably meet the
committee.
The grocers advocate the passage of the
ordinance.
Councilman Davis said last evening that
he had already Incorporated an amendment
which excludes farmers from the or
dinances provisions.
It Is probable that the committee will
recommend that the fees be reduced.