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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
THERE IS MUCH SMOKE
Little Opposition to Transfer of
Water Plant to City.

There is a good deal of smoke for a
small amount of fire in the opposi-
ton to the final ratification of the
plan for taking possession of the water
works on April 1. as proposed by the
present owners of the plant.
As nearly as can be discovered. the
only ones who are doing any talking
are two or three members who have
been opposed to the purchase of the
plant from start to finish. This is
their last opportunity to Ego on record"
as opposing it, and they are simply
making some disturbance for the sake
OF being able to say. in case anything
should go wrong at the water plant
you So
George Tincher, chairman of the
ing: 1880 W -
This investigation which we have
been ordered to make is wholly unnec-
essary, 1t seems to me, but we are GO
ing out to the plant this afternoon for
the purpose of carrying out the in
stfuetlons of the council. We will take
william Schmittendorff and E. B
CoWglll along as experts for the pur-
pose OF getting an outside opinion on
the condition of the plant. Mr.. Schnit-
tendorff is the head of the Santa Fe
water system, and Mr.. Cowgirl has had
considerable experience in the instalIa-
ton of water plants and pumping sta
lions. We have arranged to make a
call for fire pressure at o'clock, and
while we watch the machinery and see
now much pressure they get at the
plant, other councilmen will watch the
pressure gauge down town, and the
ire company viii see how much of a
stream of water can be thrown
The objections which some of the
eouncilmen raise to the purchase of the
plant are ridiculous. One says that
the "a inch main leading to town is too
small for the future needs of the town.
and that the company should enlarge it
before the city takes possession That
IS as though a man should agree to buy
my house at certain price, and then
come around a little later and say that
as he expected an increase in his fam
lily, he would have to insist that I build
one OF two extra rooms on the house
ana make no extra charge. I'd tell him
TO go straight up, wouldn't you?"
Councilman Weber, one of the coun-
cllmen who has insisted that the CITY
was paying $500, 600 too much for the
plant, notified Mr.. Tincher TODAY that
one or the water mains at Sixth and
Kansas avenue avenue had burst. and
cited it as proof of the statement that
the mains are weak and unreliable ali
over town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
LOCAL MENTION.

A game of basketball will be PLAYED
between the State University team and
the Iopeka Y NJ. c. A. in the Y. M q
a gymnasium tonight. Two former
~. 4. NJ. {. a. boys are playing with Z. ..
, TINS MlnIer. The game win probably
The police raided the Kicker's place
a. 90 quincy street this afternoon. The
ponce ralded several other joints.
2. ". Ogden, who has had charge ef
the North Topeka Pacific express ' 81 %
1or over a year, has been transferred
TO Juhction City, where he has accept
ed the agency Of the joint Pacific ana
american 4,lIt express company's Office at
an Eiiensburgh, Washington. paper.
says that former citizen of Topeka
=. r Feed, was elected president of the
state Dairy association of the state of
washington. He was formerly a mart
ner of his father. W. II. Reed IN AZ
furn1ture business in Topeka as Reed
q son. he Will visit his old home in
Topeka, and the Worlds fair the com
Ing summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
ALL ABOUT SWEET PEAS.
Women Fall Out Over Flowers and
Go to Law.

The suit of Mrs. Alice Clugston against
y Dr. eva Harding was begun before a jury
mrs Clugston rented an office and
apartments in the flats she owns at Tenth
and topeka avenues to DR.. Harding Mrs
SIugston brought suit against Dr. Hard
ing Tor So rent she claimed due her and
winch Dr. Harding has not paid DR.
Harding entered a counter claim for $50
worth OF medicines destroyed by water
from bath room running over them and
peas she had planted In the back yard
and which she claimed Mrs. Clugston had
destroyed Judge Hazen declined to hear
any evidence about the sweet peas, but
ne allowed the contest over the counter
claim Tor the damaged medicines to be
ton did not give proper attention to the
plumbing and consequently the medicines
were flooded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
BANKERS UNION FAILS.
Nebraska Insurance Order in Hands
of Recsiver.

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 22.-Chief Justice
Holeomb of the Nebraska supreme
court today granted the request of Dep
uty State Auditor Pierce for temper
airy receiver for the Bankers Union of
America, an insurance order with head
quarters in Omaha, and Sheriff Powers
Of Omaha was appointed The deputy
auditor alleges that the order is in
solvent that all the liabilities have not
been reported, that the amount due
policy holders and unpaid is $50, 900 and
mat the assets are only S2,437 E. G.
Union and his wife is vice president.
The Bankers Union purchased the
Farmers Alliance Aid in Topeka two
years ago and Mr.. Spinney supervised
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22

7. N. c. a VS.. <. Z. tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
MR.. BILLIARD LOSES.
Suit in District Court Decided Against
Him

The jury in the district court this
morning decided that j. B. Billiard, the
North Topeka miller. owed J. Blair s44.
The controversy arose over the sale OF
some corn. Blair claimed that he made
ARIA ngemerats to sell some corn to Bill
lard and engaged a man to haul it for
him The man hauled the corn but he
also collected for it from Billiard and
failed to pay the money to Blair Blair
claimed that he told Billiard not to pay
the man who hauled the corn The jury
decided that Billiard should pay Blair
for the corn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
Buv 100000 Mexican Acres.

A,1stin. Tex, Jan 22-Advices received
here today from Mexico state that Cap
tain Patrick Garrett, United States col
lecfor- of customs at Ell Paso, and other
Americans have just purchased 3,oeo. 900
2 cres of land in the state of Sinalao. Mex.
The land will be stocked with cattle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
New York MONEY Market

New York, Jan. 2.-MONEY-Money on
call easy, 1902 per cent. closing BID f4
and offered at per cent; time loans EASY:
50 days, per cent bid: 30 days, 3IL per
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper 41AGE5
per cent: sterling exchange easy with a1.-
tual business in bankers bills at 81 S5e55T
4.S6 for demand and at 81 SS29a4 $3.50 for 90
day bills: posted rates. s4.S315 and 81 861a
commercial bills, 81 So
SILVER-Bar silver 55ssc. Mexican dol
lars, 431kc. -
BONDS-Government bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
DISTRICT COURT NOTES.

The suit of W. ]. stagg against David
Cyermyer in the district court for fees
claimed for clerical work was decided
in favor of Mr.. Overmyer.
Maud Haney has filed suit for divorce
in the district court against R. j. Ha-
ney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
Woman Receiver Appointed.

Washington, Jan. 22-The president to-
dav sent to the senate the nomination OF
Miss Martha c. Brown as receiver of
public moneys at Gunnison, Col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22
Hsarst's orandmotner Dead.

San Jose, Cal, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Ran
dolph w. Apperson, mother of Mrs
Phoebe Hearst, died at her home near
Lawrence Station today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22


wear for ladies and misses-Mam-
moth sold them at Soc
our price .-......-...--....l &c
Csc For Walking Skirts worth So.
All Wool Cheviots = in pretty
style. the colors are black and grey
skirts that Mammoth sold at IS,
our price CSC
15c for Suspenders worth soc.
Over 1000 pair of Mems Fine
Suspenders and Shoulder Braces,
Mammoth price Soc, our price I Sc
sc for Neckwear worth up to soc.
The lot contains $50 dozen of
Ladies and Mems Neckties and
Stocks-all New styles, worth up
to SOC, our price Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22

Mr.. Newitt-"Mr. Feeder is coming to
dinner this evening, isn't hep Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-22

Mrs. Newitt-fThen you got word from
4.4ia! MIR. NewlUt-'-No, out ne must
be sick or dead. I told him we dlned
at $50 and it's 6:S5 noW."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
CLIMATIC CURES.

The influence of climatic conditions
in tho cure CT consumption is very
much overdrawn. The poor patient,
aud the rich patient, too, can DO much
better at some by proper attention to
food digestion, and q regular use OF
German Syrup. Free expectoFation
in the morning is made by German
Syrup. SO is a good nights rest, and
the absence of that weakening cough
and facilitating night sweat. Rest
less nights and tho exhaustion due to
coughing, the greatest danger and
dread of the consumptives, can be
prevented or stopped by taking Ger
man Syrup literally and regularly.
Should you be able to go a warmer
cline, you will find that OF the thous-
ands Of consumptives there, the few
who are benefited and regain strength
are those who use German syrup.
Trial bottle % cents; regular size -
cents at \. H. kendeP5.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Executor sac.

The Memphis Trnat Company, Tx
ecator OF Mr.. Bem Price. deceased,
viii sell at public auction for cash, at
the Price homestead in Oxford, on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 1904,
commencing at 10 O'Clock A. It. q
large lot of live stock, farm imple-
ments and machinery. wagons, head
ing machinery, portable engine, wind
mill, etc. The live stock consists Of
mules, fun blooded Short-horn and
Herefords as we'll as number of
grade cattle, all from high class stock
representing variety of ages and
both sexes. This sale presents a rare
opportunity to all who are interested
in bIooded cattle. Included in the
farm machinery are mowers, binder,
threshing machines. shredders, etc,
all of improved and modern patterns.
Buildings will start at prices fixed by
the official appraisers, which are in
all cases extremely reasonable,
MEMPHIS TRUST co.
Memphis. Tenn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Married.
uTNFs-fRGrcH.

In Memphis on Tuesday. the
10Th inst, Miss Ella May Crouch
and Mr.. @. K. Hines were united
in marriage. Miss Ella May is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
A. Crouch Of our city and has
spent most of her life in Oxford.
She is an accomplished young
lady and numbers her friends by
the score in this her native home.
Mr.. Hines is highly spoken of
and is a successful travelling man
We extend best wishes to the
happy couple.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

Il dropped in to see a poor
neighbor the day after Christi
mas, said the prosperous farm
err" to sec il he needed help. I
found him with his wife and two
little boys seated around the fire,
drinking whisky as freely as
water. The man rose and stag
geringly offered me a chair, and
then profusely apologized for the
liquor being jest gin out.
''The ole oman and kids got er
taste Of aig nog, ylstiddy," he
proceeded ard pears lack they
couldn't git pulled off I'll the jug
was empty"
A little boy OF 4 years rose and
staggered to the door. He run
against a chair and begun to
swear like a old timer, unrepro V
cd by either parent. He stun
bled into the yard, at last, and
run q fowl off a wagon wheel.
This mishap called forth another
volley Of oaths.
"That young I'm sho kin cuss,
almost as good as his daddy"
said the bleer-eyed mother
| didn't ask what they needed
but left in disgust. When women
and children take to drinking, its
tine
"But didn't that woman and
boy as free citizens have as much
right to make beasts OF them
SELVES as the man,-the o-called
head Of the family?" asked q
bystander. "Well-yes-I sup
pose SO, but I'll say this. When
the women o. the country give up
abe fight for temperance, and join
! the men in drinking, we may as
well retire as q civilized nation.
Let the women continue their
fight against the saloon and liquor
traffic, and let everything that
pretends to be a man join them. .
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
A Splendid Paper.

All those who desire to keep
posted upon national politics, and
especially the policies as pronul-
gated by the Democratic party,
should subscribe for the Chicago
Chronicle, one Of the leading
Democratic papers Of the West.
The Chronicle has always stood
foremost in the counsel of Demo-
cratic newspapers and yields a
wide influence for the cause of
Democracy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Engagement Announced.

Invitations have been issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thomas
Harrison, of Nashville, Tenn, to
the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Mclean Harrison
to Mr.. Mack Allen Montgomery,
Of this city, on Tuesday, Feb.
9Th. For nearly IS years Mr..
Montgomery has been a citizen of
our town, and during that time
has thoroughly identified himself
with the place and people. He is
man Of exceptional culture and
ability, and his worth widely
recognized. He has filled many
positions OF trust and honor, ef-
f;csenity and well.
The BRIDE elects representa-
tive OF one Of Nashviiie's Oldest
and most influential families and
is a lady Of rare culture and ac-
omplishments. With many friends
we join in rendering hearty con-
in advance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

The joint committee Of the
Legislature on Universities and
Colleges spent Tuesday and Wed :
nesday in Oxford looking after
the interests, needs and the ap-
propriations for the University.
The fraternity question and other
matters connected with the insti-
tuition came under investigation.
While in the city these gentlemen
were shown many courtesies by
Chancellor Fulton, the faculty Of
the University, the student body
and citizens of the town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Dissolution Notice.

By mutual consent the firm of
Walker, Carpenter & Co., has
been dissolved. We thank the
public for ther liberal support and
hope they will extend the same to
Avent, Hale 4; Co., our successors
WALKER, CARPENTER & Co.
Oxford, Jan. 10th, 1904.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
KESTIcnY NEWS.

Lang Bros, Druggists. of Padnoah,
KY, write: I'VE sell more of DR..
Mendenhail's Chill and Fever Cure
than all other remedies combined,
having retailed over 200 bottles in one
season. The physicians here prescribe
it and persons who once use it viii
have no other.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
For Sale.

A well improved place contain
ing So acres more or less, inside
of corporation. Dwelling with s
rooms, all necessary out houses,
barn and two tenement houses.
good well. Apply to
A. H. KENDEL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Notice.

After being duly qualified and
commissioned as Magistrate of
Beat I, | will be found at the
Circuit Clerks Office in the Court
House on the list and 3rd Satur-
days in each month. Soliciting
your patronage,
remain yours,
J. r. MCLARTY, j. T.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
NaTlcE TO WATER CONSUMERS.

Unless Your Water tax is paid on or
before the 5th day of February, and
each month thereafter, your water
will be cut off ana n fee of 90 cents
will be charged for turning it on.
Take due notice thereof and govern
yourselves accordingly, ana don't get
mad ii you are cut off through your
own negligence.
r. S. ADAMS,
Collector,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Posted.

The place have rented, known
as the D. j. Burgess place, is
hereby posted according to law,
and the public is hereby warned
against trespassing upon the
same.
G. NJ. GoFoRTH.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Tae firm of McCharen & Gray dis
solated on January LIST, 1904, by mu-
tual consent, Mr.. (. n. McCharen as
Stunning all assets and liabilities of the
above named firm.
q. A. MCCHAREN.
B. z. GRAY.
oxford, Miss, jan. Il, 1904.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
The Deed.

Mrs. Eaiil2 harris, mother o.
Mira n. f. Ivy, died 1T the Ivy
Hotel Sunday night, after a linz
gerinE illness of pneumonia. She
had been a resident of our town
| for & number of years, and was
highly esteemed by all who knew
her. The remains were carried
to Cambridge, her old home fer
Iinterinent Tuesday. TIE EAGIE
tenders sympathy to the family
Mr.. Isaac Teat died at his home
Thursday night of heart failure.
He had attended to his usual
duties through the day, ate his
supper and after remarking that
he felt strangely, fe.l over dead.
Mr.. Teat had been a resident OF
our town for about year, re-
moving here from the Taylor
neighborhood. He had recently
taken charge Of the restaurant
formerly owned by Mr.. Newt
Robinson. He leaves a wife and
two little girls to whom We tender
sympathy.
Mrs. Sarah Brian died Monday
afternoon at the home OF her
foster son, Mr.. James Strawn,
after q lingering illness due to-
her advanced ace. Mrs. Brian
had been a resident of Lafayette
County since the war, making her
home on Woodson s Ridge until
the death of her husband. She
had reached the advanced age Of
80 years, retaining her mental
faculties remarkably for one Of
her age. She leaves no relatives,
but was devoted to the children
whom she had raised and loved
as her own,
A sad accident occurred Sun
day afternoon in DR.. P. H.
yard, Lucille, the little 7
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M.
Quinn was playing with DR.. /
Wright's children, when a horse
ran through the yard, frightening
her 50 that she was thrown into
convulsions. She died from the
effects Of the shock Monday /
afternoon. The little girl was
bright, beautiful and attractive
giving promise of a brilliant fu-
ture. Her sad and sudden death .
east a gloom over the community
The funeral services were con- Z
Quoted at the residence by Rev. I
j. r. Counties, and the remains I
were Inferred in st. Peters /
Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. I
The most heartfelt sympathy is
felt by all for the desply bereayed
napants.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Notice.

We respectfully ask those who
owe US to come and settle. Please
d 1n't ask to be carried over for
another year.
LEWIS 6 MCKEE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Fol-, Sale.

Two work Mares, two yearling
Coltl, one Surrey with double and
ST. gle harness. A line Jersey
Male and a few fine graded Heif-
ers. A. II. KENDEL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

40 acres of land in the North
east quarter Of Section %, Town
ship I, Range 4, at bargain.
Apply to F. M. Petite,
AbbeVille, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Lew Settles Rates
To Southeast Missouri, Arkansas,
louisiana and Texas.
THE LAND OF CHEAP HOMES.


The dates are Feb. and is, March
ana 10 and April and 18th.
The rate is little more than half
fare. one way or round trip.
Now is the me to get a home of
your own while land is cheap. The
South west offers the greatest induce
nents to home seezsrs'--a mild eq1-
able climate, short pleasant winters,
long growing seasons, cheap cost of
living.
Land that will grow corn. wheat,
oats. clover, alfalfa, cotton, fruits and
vegetables of nearly eyeFg description
can be had, at prices ranging from IS
to s25 per acre, owning to location,
soil and improvements.
take advantage of some OF the
above dtses and see this great country
for yourself.
Ii you viii write Us where You want
to go, We will tel You the exact maps,
descriptive literature and help you to
find suitable location.
Write today to
w. G. PEELER,
District Passenger Agent,
Cotton Belt Route,
Memphis, Fem.
E. W. LabEAUME,
/ G. p. & I. A., Cotton Belt Route,
st. Louis no
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

Mr.. Winfield Gray, Of Memphis
spent Sunday with his parents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28
Mississippi Legislature.
The Evening News will give the
News as IT Happens.

The Evening News contains from
day to day full legislative proceedings
1t prints all the news that's fit 10
print while it is news. 1t will be mail
ed while the Legislature is in session
from this date, postage prepaid:
Evening News for session. Sl.00
Evening News per month. 20
Weekly News fer session $500. %
Weekly News one year 90
Payments must be in advance.
THE EVENING NEWS,
jackson, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

"Why is it you don't board,
.lrs. B., you have small family,
and il seems like It would save Il
lot OF work and worry g'
perhaps So" replied Mrs. B.,
"but I'm old fashioned in nay no.
tons. | believe that boarding
houses are institutions of stera
necessity, and homes an institu-
tion OF The Lord to save mankind
from total depravjty. | believe
the home is the strongest safe
guard children, and boys and girls
can have, TO keep them from evil
1t may take money and work to
keep a home, but il IS, or should
be the one place in the Universe
to husband, wife and child Give
US happy, we'll kept homes. and
our nation will be benefited there
by.n
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

1904 Wall Paper samples Just
received, cheap too, at Sterling g.
Miss Margaret Lotion, Of Vic
toria, is the guest Of Miss Bessie
Sullivan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-01-28

Mr.. Il. d. Ragland has bought
tie Duty Robinson lasm.
Mr.. G. D. Able, Of Water VAL
ley, spent Friday in Oxford
Hon. c. T.. Siyley and wife
have returned from Jackson.