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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
TO LET CONTRACT
Grading on Topeka and North
western VIII Begin Soon.
Contract to Be Let i'm Omaha
Tomorrow.

Onaga, Kan, Aug. Sit is under
stood here that the contract will be let
tomorrow, August the 10th, at Omaha
for the grading of the right of way of
the Topeka and Northwestern railroad,
the line which will form the connecting
link for the Union Pacific between To-
peka and Marysville, Kan.
About dozen prominent railroad
contractors have made the trip over the
proposed route to make estimates on
the work.
1t is generally believed that Kirkpat-
rick Brothers and Collins will get the
contract and that a great deal of the
work will be sublet to other contrac-
tors.
The Office force of the engineers
headquarters here, was added to Sat
urday night by the arrival of Mr.. C.
B. Van Alta, who will act as clerk to
Engineer Merriam, He is from Tecum-
sch. Mich. This makes four men now
employed in the office.
1t is also understood here that Onaga
will be made a division point, the dis
tance being 105 miles from Kansas City.
Negotiations have been begun look
ing towards securing a site for a round
house and sidetracks and switch yards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09

money in taxes. He didn't have to make
it. He made the fight because he
thought it was right, and he made en-
emies by making the fight
And now Usage City is turning MI
Stavely down. And the boss busters
are doing it, They talk great deal
about the worth of independence in
politics, but when a man SHOWS inde-
pendence, they knife him. Just as or
binary machine men knife their bel
ligerents. Stavely is Puritan in poll
tics, and refused to spend money on
his nomination-hence swish goes the
knife across his neck, and down goes
his head in the basket and the boss
busters who are for the publication of
politics dance in high glee- The new
machine is like the old one in this:
that it is founded on human nature"
The State Journal is in receipt of
a communication from L. E. Bissell of
CarbondaIe, replying to the editorial
OF the Topeka Capital puoI1sned sun.
day morning, in which 1t was stated
that Mr.. Bissell was discharged as a
solicitor for that paper for neglectlng
his work for six days. Mr.. Bissell
had stated that he was discharged be-
cause he worked for the nomination
of j. t. Pringle for representative in
his home precinct. In his commune
cation Mr.. Bissell states that he
worked for Pringle on three different
days when he happened to be at home;
that w. B. Robey, of the Capital called
him up by telephone and objected to
his working for Pringle, stating that
it was against the Capitals interests;
that Mr.. Robey ordered him to come
to Topeka.
"I arrived in Topeka on Saturday
evening"" Mr.. Bissell says, land on
Sunday morning 1 met Mr.. Robey at
the Capital Office, where he expressed
great dissatisfaction at my having
worked for a Pringle delegation and
promptly discharged me from the SER
vice of the Capital, giving this as his
only reason for SO doing, stating at
the same time that my services other
wise had been very satisfa ctory. Later,
received the following letter from
the Capital:
Topeka, Kansas, July 80, 1904.
"Mr. L. E. Bissell, Carbondale, Kansas.
Dear Sir:-Owing to the fact that
your work on the rural routes is not
likely to prove profitable for the next
few months, we deem it wise to dis
continue your services after last week,
as per our conversation when you were
in Topeka. This rural route work was
largely an experiment to start with,
and l believe YOU have handled it as
successfully as anyone could have
done. Your reports have been very
nicely prepared and so far as we know.
very accurately.
Please make out complete re-
port of all work done up to last Sat
urday at your earliest convenience.
yours truly,
3" THE CAPITAL PUBLISHING co.
w. B. Robey, Secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
TEXAS FEVER EPIDEMIC
Infected Cattle Got Past the Quaran-
tine Inspectors.

Texas fever has broken out in herd
of cattle belonging to Newton H. Angle,
a farmer living on the line between
Jewell and Republic counties, and not
far from the Nebraska state line. MI.
Angle purchased the cattle, 81 head, in
the market in Kansas City about three
weeks ago, and ten of the number have
died.
Mr.. Angle summoned the state veter-
marian, N. s. Mayo, from Manhattan,
and he diagnosed the disease as Texas
fever. The state live stock sanitary
commission has taken steps to estab-
lish a vigorous quarantine and stamp
out the disease where it has broken out
and it has also instituted an inquiry to
find out where the cattle came from
and now they got past the inspectors.
1t looks as though there had been a
careless inspection some where.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
A BIG OIL DEAL.
Sale of $4,000 Is Made in the Inde-
pendcnce District.

Independence, Kan, Aug. 9.-The
largest sale of oil property that has
taken place in this field this year is
announced. The Producers company,
operating the Bell farm in the Way
side pool, has sold to F. G. Mott of
Rochester, N. Y. and James NJ. Par
ker of this city. Consideration $780,
900. The property has been turned
over to Mr.. Parker, who will have
personal management of it.
The Bell farm consists of 240 acres,
and looks to be all good, having been
tested on all sides. There are nine
producing wells, making about 100
barrels a day. AS the lease has been
operated steadily since the wells were
drilled, this is regarded as settled pro-
duction. The property has been well
handled and is in first class condition.
There is a Mascot pumping plant to
which the wells are connected. and on
the adjoining lease, owned by one of
Mr.. Parker's companies, is the STAN
dard's pipe line station, from which
the oil is pumped direct to Neodesha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09

been in Colorado inspecting mining
property near Silver Cliff, but whether
he lost his life is as yet unknown.
Coroner A. L. Fugard has fmpaneled
a Jury, which began an inquest this
afternoon The jury. together with
District Attorney J. H. H Low and
Coroner Fugard inspected the scene
of the wreck.
Il propose to ascertain why and how
the terrible disaster occurred said
Mr.. Low.
I'm view of the frequent cloud
bursts in that vicinity and the known
danger of these arroyas, we believe
that the utmost precautions should
be maintained. We shall investigate
the conduct of the train crew, to see
il there was due caution used in ap-
preaching this bridge and in running
through a district that was almost del
uged with water
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
MORE SHOWERS PROMISED.
Last Nights Rain to Be Followed by
Cooler Weather.

This mornings rain amounted to TWEEN
ey-eight hundredths of an inch Promise
of continued showers is in the offerings
from the weather bureau. The forecast
sent out this morning is: Partly cloudy,
with probably local showers tonight and
tion tonight"
Todays corn and wheat region bulletin
SAYS: Clear. weather prevailed In the
western counties with partly cloudy in
the central and cloudy in the northeast
ern counties of Kansas and northwestern
counties of Missouri. Showers have oc-
CURED in the central and northeastern
counties of Kansas and the northwestern
counties of Missouri with heavy rains at
Baker and Maryville."
The maximum and minimum tempera-
lures for the "a hours ending this morn
ing at a. m. were as follows: Baker,
s2-5s; Concordia, $40; Dodge City S4-e6;
Fort Scott S6-62; Macksville, S0-62. Nc
Pherson, s6-64: Manhattan. $50; Usage
City, S6-62: Russell. s4-64; Topeka, $3.50;
Wichita S4-6S; Toronto. S4-60.
The hourly temperature readings re-
corded by the government Thermometer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
wAsHoUrs NUMEROUS.
Railways in the Southwest Having Sc
riOus Trouble.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 9.-The rail-
roads in the southwest are having a
terrible time with washouts. Repairs
are fast being made, but rains are
washing out the cribbing in many
places as fast as it is put in This is
the worst situation the railroads have
faced for a long time in this section,
and all trains are running late.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
GOVERNOR A MAGNATE.
w. j. Bailey Interested in Montgomery
County Oil Well.

Governor Bailey is associated with
Webb McNall, Justice Green of the
supreme court, G. E. FCote, Albert
Parker and others in an oil company
which has holdings in the Wayside
district in Montgomery county. The
company received notice that a first
class well was brought in yesterday
and that another would be shot today.
Governor Bailey is beginning to feel
like an oil magnate himself. Webb
McNall is the heaviest stockholders in
fT q cOmDanV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
IN TEMPORARY QUARTERS.
Commercial Club Now Located in
Copeland County.

The Commercial club has been tenn
pOrarily removed to the Copeland
hotel until repairs are made on the
Curry building, which was badly dam
aged by the fire which broke out in
Greenwald's store Friday evening.
Major Anderson states that the tenn
porary quarters will be used for about
two weeks. The Curry building was
further damaged on Monday night by
the heavy rain. The holes in the roof,
made by the firemen, were not cover
ed, and the water poured through the
openings for about an hour and did
considerable damage to floors and
walls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
WHEAT AT SLOT.
A Fierce Raid by Bears Failed to Hold
1t Down.

New York, Aug. s.-The public
came into the wheat market today
with big orders and prices Immediate
ly scared to $1.07 for September, or
1 1s cents above the previous high rec
ord of 2 cents over night Bears then
made a raid during which the upturn
was lost, but on the weekly govern
ment bulletin that seemed to confirm
private damage reports the market
turned strong again with renewed buy
ing for outside account a feature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
WILL DECIDE LATER.
Pastor Not Yet Selected for First
Methodist Church.

The board of the First Methodist
church held it's annual meeting Mon
day night, but did not take up the
matter of engaging a new minister
beyond reading several letters from
applicants. Another meeting will be
called shortly when a full directorate
is present and then it is probable that
something will be done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
Shot His Wife and Her Brother.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 9.-John P. John-
son, a negro, living at Kinloch park, a
suburb. shot his wife Viola twice today,
wounding her severely; shot and killed
his brother-in-law. whose name has not
been learned, and then with the same re-
volver, ended his own life. The woman,
despite her wounds walked to Easton
avenue, where she received attention and
was sent to the city hospital. Jealousy
of the woman is said to have prompted
the commission of the crime. Johnson
killed his brother-in-law because he tried
to protect his sister
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
FATHER HARRIGAN SICK.
AT Stormont Hospital and ma Serious
Condition.

Father NJ. F. Harrigan is seriously
ill at Stormont hospital. He was suf-
fering from Bright's disease and
later contracted a complication of
uremia and was taken to the hospital
on Sunday. He has been sick for ten
days, and is under the care of DR.. l..
H Mum and DR.. w. c. McDonough.
He is in a critical condition and the
doctors announce he has shown no
Improvement during the past twenty
four hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
Sfereotxners Convene.

st. Louis, Mo-. Aug. 9.-The Interna-
tional Stereotypers' and Electrotypers'
union is holding a six days convention
here. The eight hour question is one of
the leading subjects under discussion. OF
ficers for the ensuing year will be elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
An Editor browns himself.

St Louis, Mo, Aug. 9.-The body of
S. A. Rigg. editor of the Girard An
Choir of Girard. ILL.,, was found float
ing in Lily lake in Lafayette park, to-
day From a letter to his wife, it is
believed he committed suicide. He
was despondent because of a fear that
he was losing his reason.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
Corr Has Been Released.

Corr has been released today by
Manager Sheard of the Saints Corr
has been general utility man and was
thought to be a luxury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
Funston viii Re There.

Worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis, Mo-,
Aug. "a telegram has been received at
the Filipino reservation from Brigadier
General Funston accepting the invitation
to be present at the celebration of Phil
ippine day, August 13.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
belmont visits Parker

Esopus, n. Y, Aug. 9.-August Bel
mont came here last night from New
York by train and spent the evening
with Judge Parker. Nothing can be
learned regarding the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
A MACHINISTS STRIKE.
Mexican Central Railroad May Be
Seriously Hampered.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 9.-Machinists
on the Mexican Central railroad at
Chihuahua have struck in sympathy
with those at Aguas Calientes, who
went out last Saturday. The strike
threatens to seriously hamper the
road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
Wcather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Forecast for Kansas.
Partly cloudy, with probably local show
ers tonight and Wednesday; cooler in the
northeastern portion tonight; variablo
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09
Another Advance in SUGAR.

New York Aug. 9.-All grades of
refined sugar have advanced s cents
a hundred pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-09

Continued on Page Six.)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09
To Secure indictments.

Owners of machine shops in Chicago
have determined to take radical meas
ures to raise the siege which has been
maintained around their places of bust
ness since May "a. Dudley Taylor, at
torney for the Employers Association,
will take steps early next week to Sc
cure numerous indictments against the
men who have been smuggling non union
workers. Since the machinists began
their strike more than 100 assaults,
many of them of a serious nature, have
been reported,
1.-THE violence in this machinists
strike is the most outrageous of all that
has disgraced the city," Mr.. Taylor de-
clared today. ''The strikers are waging
a guerrilla warfare. The employees of
the companies that did not grant the de-
mands of the unions are kept in a state
of terror.
The latest assault took place last
night. Jacob Kiecer, an employee of the
Fischer Machine Company, was way
laid by two men and slugged. The as
sailants escaped.
The Wholesale tailors whose employees
are on strike have refused to accept
the services of the state board of arbi-
tration on the ground that the "open
shop" is not a subject that can be sub
mitted to arbitration. The employers
probably will ask for injunctions next
week if the strike is not broken. Chi
cag, Post Mr.. Taylor formerly resid
ed IA this city.
E.- family should have its house
hpIl sdicine chest and the first
h,r T.. it should be Dr. Woods Nor
wav r, 10 Syrup. Natures remedy for
COZ 80 and colds.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09
!, ..ristmas Carols and Customs.

Mr.. II. E. Krehbiel, the well known
musical critic, discusses in The Outlook
the songs and customs associated with
Christmas. and gives music and text of
several quaint and ancient carols. Mr..
Benda's jovial pictures help to lend
holiday flavor to the article. Among
other things Mr.. Krehbiel says:
The commemoration of Christ's birth
goes back to the first century of the
Christian era, and since the days of
Pope Telesphorus (died A. d. 1897 the
angelic hymn, "Gloria in Excelsis, F"
which has been aptly described as the
first Christmas carol, has been part of
the church service. When the per-
Torrance of carols in the street by
singers, who went from house to house
giving out their mnsic and receiving
pence in return, had its beginning can
not be said; but it is plain that they had
become extremely popular in England
toward the end of the fifteenth century.
The song Novel;" printed herewith,
comes from manuscript collection
dating back to about 1850. The col
lection is rare one, because it pre-
serves both words and melodies of its
songs, and in this instance gives proof,
if proof were needed, that the custom
of using music unfortunately for
sacred and secular texts is very old, and
did not come in with the Reformation.
All the features of the Christmas
celebration were full of merriment and
jollity until the influence of the Puritans
became dominant, and even they, ac-
cording to the Clown lin "a Winters
Tale, would Sing psalms to hornpipes,
meaning that they made religious para
phrases of the popular ballads of the
day, and retained the original tunes,
just as the people did in Germany and
France.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09

ritv SURVEYOR regsr6idg this matter and re-
port back To this neil, which was carried.
MAYOR ca led the attention OF the council TO
the fact tn 4 there was no insurance on the
twas moved and supported that this mat er
be referred TO the Committee on Public Grounds
az Aid Rrown offered Z flowing resolution. It
was IN we'd aud supported that the same be
adopt d, which motlon did not prevail, ayes
Brown BRANDED, Heyer, Rigley, Washburn,
Campbell nays Lamfrom, Copas:
Itwas movedsnd supphrted that the same
b. laid on the table for one week, which was
arried.
Resolved by the Common CoHncil of the City
of OWoeSO that tie Get commissioner be
A nd ia hereby instructed TO fill in aud build
bridg on alley between II r Ave and Drank
land ave at a cost not 20 exceed $40.
Aid Braude reported that Mrs Yanke9a
widow lady living fnthe third ward was UNI
able to pay her tax and moved that the City
Clerk be INST ucted TO draw an order for
Sll 50 10 pay the same with. which mo ion did
not prevail, ayes Brown, BRANDED Heyer. Rig
ley, Campbell, nays Lamrrom, Copas' wash
burn, q.e
The bills OF Charles Durham and George
Smith for SO foi terdtng gate at nlth ware
election precinct was presented, IT was mov-
ed and supported that the same be allowed,
which was arried, ayes nays 0, >,
Aid gigey offered following resolution, ~
was moved and supported that committee OF
thu ee be appointed which was carried, ayes
Copas, Brown, Heyer, Rigiey, Washburn,
Campbell, nays Lamfrom
AID Brandell repor ted that there was bad
sidewalk on roadway and asked to have same
repaired at once
Besolved by the Common Council OF the city
of Owosso that the May apphint commit.
tee of three 10 investigate the relations or
Aid Brand ell with the contract for repacln
Oak st eet bridge this spring and report at
next meeting, -
Mayor appointed as such committee Aid
Lam from, Copas, Nichols,
IL was moved and supported that the matter
of placing light ct the Ann Arbor Crossing
ON Corunna ave be referred 10 the lighting
committee.
Aid Copas presenteda statement from Geo.
McCaughna 70 81 OF for sprinkling. which
was upon motion referred to the street COM
mittee.
Aid Copss presented following resolution,
which was upon motion adopted, ayes nays
Lamf from.
Resolved by the common council or the city
of Owosso that a electric light be placed upon
corner of Oliver and Park street,
JR CAMPBELL
JAsH CoPAs
LG Heyer
Upon motion council adjourned for two
weeks
FRED EDWARDS
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09
FINE FRUIT DISPLAY
And Interesting Papers at State Hortl.
cultural Meeting.


Benton Harbor, Mich, Dec. THE
.hirty-fourth meeting of the Michigan
Horticultural society convened Tues
day morning at the Bell opera house.
The stage was filed with the finest
display of fruit ever shown in Ber-
rien county, part being brought from
the state experiment station.
Much Of the morning was spent in
arranging the display Of fruit and but
one subject was handled, that of Mel
on Culture by l.. W. Ruth of this CITY,
In the afternoon large crowd = sSpd.
ed. Papers were given on the >Nlow-
ing topics: Vegetables with fruits"
Thomas Gunson, Agricultural college;
Hot houses and cold frames" Edward
Hawley, Fennville: Growing and
packing apples for market" Henry
Seel, St. Joseph; Cooling MOTH"
Prof. Petit, Agricultural College;
"Mulching orchards" w. j. Green,
horticulturist of the Ohio experiment
station, Wooster, o.; San Jose scale
and how to treat it," 1. r. Taft, state
inspector. Last nights session was
the most interesting of the entire day,
the subjects discussed being very in
teresting to the large crowd Of farm "a
and citizens nresent
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09
FIRE AT EAST TAWAS
Threatened For 4 Time to Destroy
the ToWn.

Threatened Fer 4 Time TO Destroy
the Town.
Bay City, Mich, Dec. IA dispatch
to the Tribune from East Tawas says:
Fire started shortly after o'clock
last night in j. Felscher's millinery
store and spread to Wrather G.
Rourk's hardware store. Ankers gro
Gerry and meat market was next ig-
rited and from there the fire spread to
the rest Of the buildings in the block.
The waterworks gave out early in the
struggle on account of a breaking
main and left the town unprotected.
Calls for help were sent to Bay City
and Alpena. the fire tug here being de-
sired, but no call being made on the
department to send a steamer. At
midnight the fire was still beyond
control and threatened to spread to
other buildings and wipe out a large
portion Of the town At o'clock this
morning telephone message from
East Tawas said the fire was under
control The loss will be about $12,-
600.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09
Packages Must Be Stamped.

Stricter enforcement Of the rene
waited butter law is about to be begun
by the dairy aud food commissioner
The law provides that no person or
firm shall m manufacture for sale, ex-
pose fer sale, sell, exchange or deliver
any butter that is produced by melt
ing regular butter so that the butter
fat may be drawn of, to be mixed with
skinned milk, and reworking or re-
churning the mixture, unless the mix
ture be conspicuously labeled or stamp
ed, Renovated Butter" on two sides
Of the package in which 1t is kept or
wrapped for delivery.
The fine for an offanse against this
statute Is from $25 to $500, or from six
months to three years imprisonment
in the Ionia retormatory, or both.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-09
FUoR HOURS IN JAIL
One of Wayne's coroners Given Taste
Of Prison Life
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT
Judge Donovan Sentenced Coroner
ToepeI to Thirty Days In Jail and
Fined $25o-supreme Court Granted
Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1.-THE first SEN
Wayne county's two coroners, who are
having such a strenuous time with the
law, fell upon the shoulders Of Coroner
Otto Tcepel on Tuesday, when Judge
Donovan sentenced him to serve thirty
days i'll Jail and pay a fine of $3.50 for
contempt of court.
When Toepel was sentenced by
Judge Donovan Attorneys Henderson
md Groesbcck for Toepel and Allan H.
Frazer, who represented the court,
agreed to take the entire matter to the
supreme court, where writs Of habeas
corpus and certiCrari were to be ap-
piled for Oh the ground that Judge
Donovan had no jurisdiction, 1t was
proposed that Toepel and his two at
tOrneys should make the trip to Lam
sing.
Later 1t was decided not to have
Toepel accompany the attorneys, and
deputy Sheriff Hovey had no alterna-
tive other than to lock Toepel up,
which ne did.
For four hours Toepel remained in
cell, then the gladening news came
that his attorneys had been success
full, having been granted writ of
habeas corpus, his hearing being fixed
for Dec. 20 and bail set at $1,000,
which Toepels friends Immediately
furnished.