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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
THEY NEED A REFINERY.
IND ependence Capitalists Desire to
Care for Their Own Oil.

Independence, Kan, April 2.-The in
dependent producers of this section are
considering the advisability of forming
an association to erect a refinery at this
place to take care of their own oil In
the past two months the large number
and overreached the Standard Oil com
pany's facilities in this state. One hun
dred barrel wells are being drilled al
most every day, and the past week sew
eral three hundred barrel wells have
been struck. Tank builders are rushed
with work and the Standard refinery at
Neodesha with a capacity of 5000 bar
rels is overtaxed.
The producers may build a refinery of
about 5000 barrels capacity and con-
struct pipe line to the field. The people
Of Independence believe there is an
opening here for a refinery and will give
the project every possible encourage
menr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
SUE NEW YORK CLUB.
Norfolk Baseball Men Ask $4,000 for
Pitcher MattheWson.

Brooklyn, N. Y, April 2.-The Nor
folk Baseball club of the Southern
league made another attempt in the
supreme court of Brooklyn to recover
the 81, 600 from the New York National
League club which, it is claimed, is
owed the the Virginians for the ser
vice of Pitcher Mathewson from July
%, 1900
John NJ. Ward. the ex-basebal play
err appeared for the Norfolk club
while Cornelius J. Sullivan represent
ed the New York club Ward explain
ed the facts of the case to Justice
Keogh, stating that the Norfolk club
had loaned Mathewson to the New
York club for the balance of the sea
son of 1900, with the understanding
that if Mathewson was retained by the
New York club the following season
the Norfolk club was to receive $1,eoo-
Mathewson was retained, but the New
York club never paid the money
Sullivan argued that the New York
club really didn't engage Mathewson
and asked that the case be dismissed.
Justice Keogh denied the motion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Az UNUSUAL MARoH.
-Four Thunderstorm With q Small
Wind Velocity.

Lawrence, April 2.-The monthly
weather report OF DR.. F. H. Snow, Of
the University of Kansas, says that
the weather was very much Ike
March of last year in temperature,
only eight Marches of our record hav-
ing been warmer The average tenn
perature was 43.7S degrees. The highest
temperature was 81 degrees on the sec
ond, and the lowest was IA degrees, on
the third. The rainfall was 1886 inch
es. including melted snow, and was
more than double that of last year,
and has been exceeded only twice in
March for 81 years. Rain or snow fell
in measurable quantities on eight
days. in quantities too small for meas
urement on two days.
There were four thunderstorms dur
ing the month. Snow fell on the 18th
to the depth of four inches. The cloud
mess was excessive, only two Marches
having been more cloudy. The wind
velocity was, with the exception of
last March, the lowest on the record.
but there were two days, the second
and the ninth. when the oldtime speed
was revived. The highest velocity
reached was 60 miles an hour, on the
9Th. There were ten fogs during the
month, an unprecedented number.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
TORONTO STRIKES A aUsHEF
Flow Is Estimated at from 100 to 400
Barrels Daily.

Toronto. Kan, April 2.-Another big
oil well was brought in on the Sample
farm just west of town. It is the
fourth oil well for the Verdegris Oil
and Gas company, and is showing up
fully as good as the big Sample well
found three weeks ago, which threw
oil above the top of the derrick. The
new well was drilled in at lib feet
and shows twenty-eight feet of sand
daily The flow is estimated at from
$50 to 200 barrels per day. About If
teen rigs will be operated here this
summer. Eight are now in active op-
Grafton and several others are being
put in readiness. A pipe line is prom
ised for this summer. and a pumping
plant will be put in shortly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

with two conflicting dates in New York
and does not add any to Philadelphia
Washington will play at New York Sep
TENDER 10, II, IL and II, instead Of Sep
TENDER II, 19. 20 and 81. BY this change
two conflicting dates are eliminated in
New York As the schedules now stand,
there are six conflicting dates IN Phila-
delphia, ten in Chicago, eight in New
York, ten in Boston and twelve in St
Louis. The changes were made without
conference with the National league,
but are not likely to cause any argu-
ment. as both leagues are benefited
President Johnson has appointed UNI
pires for the opening games as follows:
St Louis, J. f. Sheridan: Chicago, r.
OLaughlin; New York, F. Dwyer and
W. b. Carpenter; Washington, F. H
Connolly. c. F. King will be assigned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

shares viii be nut on the market for
~ cents a share. over 1900 acres OF
land have been leased already. and
other leases are being made out. E.x-
perts have been here from the oil dis
tricts. and claim the oil and gas indi-
cations around Clyde are first class. A
careful expert win be placed in charge
Of the drill
The opinions vary as to how far the
drill will have to be put down before
gas or oil is found. Some say 500 feet,
and run all the way to $500 and 1000
feet The promoters of the enterprise
are among the representative business
men ana most prosperous farmers of
this section and ample money is at
their command. The people of Clyde
are highly enthusiastic in the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
FEAR THEY WILL LOSE BEER
Old Soldiers, Of Leavenworth, Object
to Banishment of Canteen.

Leavenworth, Kan, April 2-The old
soldiers are considerably worked up over
the report that there is a movement on
foot in congress to abolish the home
canteen. The canteen is a sort of ale
room, where the old men can get beer.
This is the only intoxicant sold in the
canteen. Before an old soldier can get
glass of beer he has to buy q chip
from the man in charge, who has strict
instructions to issue no chips to men
who have apparently had enough. AS
the bartender has no interest in the
business, he naturally enforces his or
ders. The place is os well patronized
that the money derived from it has
built fine new opera house and pays
for one play week, besides paying for
q weekly ball game during the summer
The veterans contend that, if the place
is abolished they will be compelled to
go to saloons and dives in LeaVenworth
to get liquor. Most of them are opposed
to this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
CLYDE TO BORE THE EARTH.
Will Go After Coal, Oil, Gas or Paying
Minerals.

clyde, Kas.. April 2.-The promoters
OF the Clyde. Development company are
already at work on the derrick. to be
80 feet high. to commerce active work
in drilling for oil, gas and coal, which
IS believed underlies the region sur
rounding Clyde They have secured a
charter under the state laws of Ari-
zona and elected the following officers:
President G. L. Gregg; secretary E. J..
Weise; treas urer. G. G. Goodwin The
board Of directors are; G. /. Gregg, E.
J. Weise. G. C. Goodwin, Daniel Lake,
w. J. Rodgers, S. H. Knapp, E. A.
Fortney, David DanielsOn, and w. l..
Brandon. That there is oil or gas here
there seems to be no question. Ever
since there has been any habitation in
the valley of Elk creek. which flows
through Clyde, there have been the
strongest indications of oil and gas
seeping out of it's banks, and the water
in the wells and along that stream are
strongly impregnsted with it. So
strong is it that on the farm of L. c.
Csriest, near Clyde, pure oil was found
in digging a well.
It is expected work will be COM
n1enced at once. The drill has arrived
together with 1000 feet of tubing. The
company already has about $4,000 in
the treasury. For the first thirty days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
MCCOY and Placke Are Ready.

New York. April 2-Kid Mccoy, who
is to box the Hollander, Placl1e, six
rounds in Philadelphia on April ;,
dropped into town yesterday from his
training quarters in Albany. The Kid
has brought himself into fine condition
and says that the dispOsing Of Placke
inside Of six rounds looks like simple
matter.
The huge Placke has been taking the
superfluous flesh from his bones IN
training quarters near Yonkers. He
took on considerable weight while on
the ocean. but IS now near to his fight
ing condition He says that he VIII sur
prise the people in this country by his
showing against Mccoy
Notice the quality Of lumber furnished
for the Manual Training High school,
J. Thomas Lumber Co. provided It.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
HAVE A PHONE SYSTEM.
MorganvilIe Citizens Put EeN First
class Plant

Morganville, Kas, April "A tele-
phone company was successfully or
ganizcd here, with a capital stock Of
81, 600. Officers were elected as fol-
lows: President. P. L. Swenson; vice
president. Henry Schneider; secretary,
F. L. Fletcher; treasurer. L. V. Silver.
For some time the place has had a toll
line reaching out in all directions, and
they are going to have local tele-
phone More than thirty phones have
been taken. including all the business
men and the Union Pacific and Rock
Island depots, elevators and Touring
mill. Work will be begun at once on
setting the poles and stringing the
wires
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
MoReANvILLEs BAND.
Are Out With an Announced Fourth
of July Celebration.

Morganville, Kas.. April 1.-THE Nor
ganville cornet band is already in the
field for a Fourth of July celebration.
The band has twenty pieces, with J. s.
Houck, agent for the Rock Island,
president, and VIM Stoneback, leader.
The band has $500 in the treasury.
They are getting new suits, dark green
in color. with black and gold trim
mings OF their Fourth of July cele-
bration they say: she will celebrate
the Fourth Of July in a style and man
ner that will make the governor of
Kansas feel proud of such town as
Aorganville being on the map" Be
sides, they promise more bands, more
amusements, largest parade, largest
midway, the grandest display of fire.
works. and will pay the most liberal
prices Of any city in Kansas for all
kinds Of amusements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Bov Under a Gravel Train.

Galena, Kan, April 2.-WhiIe on a
holiday picnic with a crowd Of play
mates, William Afford. the 10-year-old
son of J. H. Afford, lost his left leg
and received injuries about the head
which may cause his death. A Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas railway crew
was pulling a gravel train along the
switch near where the boys were
playing. Young Afford must have at
tempted to board the train, for he was
thrown under the wheels. One of his
companions pulled him out just as the
last wheel grazed his head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Lsaeus schedule Changes.

Chicago, April 2.-The supposition
that the wrangle over dates would lead
both the National and American leagues
to arrange their future schedules with
out cooperation was strengthened to-
day by the announcement of several
changes in the American schedule by
President Ban Johnson. Instead Of
playing at Philadelphia on July and 6,
the New York team win play there on
May q and % and two games on July
:. Philadelphia will play at New York
May 30 Ctwo games) and July and 6,
instead of May 27 % and 30 (two
games). This arrangement does away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Teachers, Elect Officers.

Leavenworth, Kan. April 2.-The
Northwestern Kansas Teachers asso-
citation last night elected the following
officers: President, w. D. Ross, Oska-
croft. Holton: secretary, Miss Iona Mil
Ter. Lawrence; treasurer, Z. It. Stanley,
Topeka; executive committee, I. b.
Morgan, Troy; G. E. Rose, Kansas City,
and A. H. Spear, Atchison. 1t was de-
cided to hold the convention next year
in Lawrence. The address was by the
Rev. Frank Dixon of New York who
spoke on THE Threat of Socialism,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
F1rz AoCEPrs CHALLENGE.
Will Meet Mccoy for MiddIeweight
Cham pionship.

Boston, April Bob F1tzsimmons has
accepted verbally the challenge issued
by Kid Mccoy to meet him at 15S
pounds for the middleweight title.
When F'itz learned that George Consi-
dine had posted $1,000 with Al Smith on
behalf of Mccoy, the Cornishman was
pleased 1T looks as if the kid meant
business" said Fitz. Then he added:
Il will take pleasure in licking Mccoy,
il he win allow me three weeks to train
in"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

of Sergeant James Carroll. of the Six
tenth battery. The battery had stood
on the parade ground in readiness for
more than an hour and the horses
were restless. When the bugle sound
ed Forward the horses started off
frantically and in some manner Ser
geant Carroll was thrown under the
wheel of one of the big twelve-ton
guns. The wheel passed over his face
and neck. He was carried to the hos
nital and died in q few minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Items from Lakin.

Lakin. Kan, April 2-The county is
replacing the fiat tin roof of the court
house with new mansard hip roof that
elevates the building half story. j.
H Holloway has the contract.
The season promises to be a good one
for sugar beets. but the failure of last
years crop will result in a smaller
acreage in western Kansas this year.
Isaac Gale, one of the Oldest residents
Of Lakin. widely and favorably known,
was buried here Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Frisco's New Athletic Club.

San Francisco, April "A new boxing
club will open here the latter part of
next month, known as the Shasta Ath-
letic club. The club is anxious to secure
a bout between Kid Mccoy of this city
and Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia for
the opening date. O'Brien is said to be
willing to take on the Hoosier boxer
Mccoy has been made an offer, but he
has not replied yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

ChiIocco. Okla, April 2.-The Chill
Deco Indians won theiz first game of
the season on the ChilOcco grounds.
defeating the Southwest college team,
of winfield. by a score of IL to l. Nor
ris. the Indian pitcher, was in good
form and had the Winfield players
guessing. The Chilocco team viii
Start On trip through Oklahoma to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Errine Girl Attempts suicide.

Wichita, Kan, April 2.-While MAX
ing his rounds in the county jail, Sheriff
Schad found Grace Johnson lying under
her bed in her cell almost dead from a
dose of morphine taken with suicidal in
tent She had wrapped her blanket
around her head to make success doubly
sure. With difficulty she was restored
to consciousness. The Johnson girl is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Hutohinaon citiaan psaa.

Concordia, Kan, April John Tay-
lor, general auditor of the Kansas
Grain company of Hutchinson, died
at his home here from pneumonia af-
ter an illness of one week. Mr.. Taylor
was a member of the Knights of
Pytkias and the Moodmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

ciaHy placed before him a claim for
SO 500, which he says is salary due him
from the St. Louis club. He also de-
clares that by reason of this debt he
was illegally reserved by the St. Louin
club. President Hermann said he
would call on Frank DeHaas Robson
of the st. Louis club for testimony and
decide the case as soon as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Death Game suddenlv.

Yates Center, April 81. W. Conn, a
pioneer farmer living on Mr.. Conger's
farm northwest of town, dropped dead
suddenly. His boys had set out a prai-
RE fire and he became excited for fear
the fire would get beyond their control
and fell dead with heart disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Red Cedar Posts

J. Thomas Lumber Co.. 213 West
Sixth street and Kansas avenue and u.
P railway. have just received a car
load of Red Cedar posts. Red CedaF's
durability is equal to four or I'VE times
oak. They hove 3 supply OF oak also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
RiIliarda for High stakea.

American billiardist. and Louis Cure.
Of Paris, have. deposited stakes for
match at 1900 points, 1S-inch baIk line
two shots in. to be played in Paris the
last week In Nay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Paralysis oau.ed Els peath

Wichita, Kan. March 2.-Henry H
Ewing, a travelling salesman for the
Acme Harvester company, died here of
paralysis. He was As years old and was
well known in Kansas and Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Hard Fall from a Tres.

Wichita, Kan, April Pc. T. Gard, an
old resident of this city. fell from a
tree which he was trimming and landed
upon his head and shoulders. His skull
was fractured and it is thought he will
die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington, April 2.-The following
western postmasters were appointed to-
day:
Kansas-Oakwood, Linn county, Mrs
lido Curry, vice I. D. Paddock, resigned;
Offerle Edwards county. Lewis K. Mil
Ter vice A @. Iced. resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

Cincinnati, April 2.-"Patsy' Don
ovan, manager of the St Louis Ma
tional league baseball club IN 190203.
called on President Hermann Of the
national baseball commission and ofl-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Cannon Passes over a veteran.

Leavenworth, Kan, April 2.-During
the parade given at Fort Leavenworth.
which was witnessed by about 40 visit
ing school teachers. a frightful acct
dent happened, which caused the death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

under commitment to the industrial
school at Beloit, and said she would
rather die than go there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
> suaneeted of Murder.

Ellis. Kan, April 2.-Henry Wilson,
who is suspected of having shot and
killed Sarah Cohen, at Bogue, is now
in Jail at Hill City. wilson's wife is
also under arrest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
sudden Death az AbiIene-

Abilene, Kan, April 2.-H. S. Folk of
Kansas City. visiting his parents here
aroused suddenly by the ringing of the
fire bell, fell dead at his bedside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Kingman County Pioneer Dead.

Kingman, Kan, April ed Basse
wealthy farmer and pioneer of this
county, died here Friday afternoon.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1904-02-12


Farmers In western Michigan rcpor.
hundreds at birds killed hy the storm
Ten widow ladies. whose combined
ages were go years. had q party az
quincy
Clarence Koho" was seriously ia.
iurcd az Port Huron by coal pile fall.
Ing on him.
Chas. Frcund. -. loscphs weather
prophet. predicts los days OF sleigh.
Ing this winter
Another pest house viii be cstab.
l.shed I'm Funkcnlus, township. sin
teen smallpox cases
II l.. Cronln. OF Marshall. will IS
tablsh a 800 acre frog farm on marsh
lands near that place.
The Huron River Valley Flour mill.
In operation over 90 years, burned
causing loss OF $1,000.
The people OF Lansing voted afIirma
lively on the proposition t0 grant "a
heating and power franchise.
Port Huron high school was unable
TO accommodate the 30 new pupils mp.
plylng 'for admission last week
Contract Surgeon John T. Burkari.
of Grand Rapids. has been order q
TO the Philippines for active duty.
Finnish societies Of Calumet Will en-.
dcavor To raise FUNDS for new build.
ing To be known n Finnish Home
The secretary Of war has strongly
recommended the Improvement OF
Marquette harhor IN his report.
Tho Monroe council has instructed
the mayor iu borrow $1,000 for six
months for the municipal lighting
fund
The election on tho question ~ bond.
Ing the city nf Owosso for Si2 FOR
new water works plant was carried
hy q vote 81 80 To- 81.
/ Surveyors Tor the perc Marquette
railroad ore 20 work between Paw
Paw ana Kalamnzoo laying out the
line Of the proposed CAicago-Dctroii
trunk line.
Harry Smith. charged with burglary
\ I'm Monroe pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to Jackson Tor n - years
term. lie had twice escaped and b n
very tough crook.
4. H. Howard. who died In Mar
queitc on Thursday where he WIS q
deputy collector OF customs. was fouI
years deputy state treasurer and had
many friends I'm Lansing.
II tool; n Jury seven hours 90 decid,
q case OF Mrs III Gary against On,
spinsicr Miss rearl Darling. and they
awarded Mrs. Gary 500 aud costs
She had sued Miss Darling for $40.
uO Tor alternating the affections OF hel
husband.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1904-02-12

NEWS OF THE WORLD
Brief Chronicle of All important Happenings
ONE HUNUREO-MILLION DOLLAR FIRE At BALTIMORE, MD
HUNDREDS OF BUILDINGS IN THE HEART OF THE BUSINESS DIS
TRlCT HAVE BEEN DESTROYED

40 9 O'Clock Monday afternoon the
terrible ere which hr"sc ont Goo Baltl,
More on sunday and ragged with ana.
conU9l.ahlc ucrcouoss for ruWy-e.-ht
hours. Was checked aud thc great de.
vasiatiou can now %, seen iu uil its
terrible aspects. An area Of 10 acres,
comprising about 80 squares u tAe
heart of the business section Of the
city. WAS laid boz ruins. Nearly twenty.
i've hundred buildings having been de-
stvoycd Col. j. Frank Supp.ee. q com.
potent authority uu factory statistics.
estimates that The number of persons
thrown ont Of employment viii reach
10000. Others have estimated the Ca.
forced idlcncss 40 y st.ll greater mum.
her one factor that will hgUie largely
in the final estimates grc thc spCur,-
ties in the banks and trust v1mpau.
whose homes were destroyed. Experts
believe the contents uf the vaults and
safes buried Joe the ruins are safe. 4
remarkable feature uf thc fire b. shat
lot "a single life was sacrificed. a New
York fireman sustained fractured le-
aud burns and q number Of Other ire.
men were burned ana injured Tut. 10
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1904-02-12
CONDENSED NEWS.

II is the general expectation iu al
ministrat!on circles that the Panama
treaty Will hr ratified about the middle
OF The present month.
-. \. Poh.munu. treasurer ~ tho
federated council "f santa Clara coun
iv. Cal. was held up Iud robbed o.
$50 and q gold watch and then shot
probably fatally.
Two hrcmon we've kHIel. VIM. A..
MJNcy and John i. Dunn. ana a 500
geo property loss sustained by hrr
len the heart Of the Wholesale district
of Knoxville. Tenn.
Edward Thomas. 80 years old, q
physician OF Newborn y g.. iainici
90 the street IN New York, was ear.
red into store aud died before i.
physician could De- summoned
Hanging is The sentence given Frank
Dawson. scion ot q prominent family
~ Paris. Mo who shot ana Killed
Anna Hartman 40 n dance because she
broke IN engagement with him