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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
Kansas Population Higher Than
Ever Before.
Total Over One Million six
Hundred Thousand.
SHAWNEE SHOWS WELL
Over Three Thousand Added to
the Number.
No Returns Are Received From
Atchison County.

The population of Kansas is 1,611,-
$50 for the year 1906. an increase of
66.492. or 4.3 per cent over the de-
cennial census of 1905. The gain in
Shawnee is 3,013 people.
This is the report given out today
by Secretary F. D. Coburn. Of the
state board of agriculture, from the
enumeration of inhabitants made
through the county assessors, and re-
turned to the county clerks. This is
the largest population ever reported in
the history of the state. and the gain
is seemingly well distributed, although
the western counties show greater per-
centages Of increase than do those
further east Eighty counties show an
aggregate increase of 74,14S, and
twenty-three report a decrease alto
gether of 1856 The officials in Atch-
ison and Morton counties nullified the
law and made no enumeration or re-
turn of their population and the fig
ures of the preceding year are used in
the present calculations
The 80 counties lying west of the 99th
meridian show an aggregate gain of
%, 377, or 14.7 per cent But two counties
showing decreases are in this territory,
and their losses are insignificant; they
are Stevens, which decreased 1 per cent,
and Hodgeman which decreased one
fifth of per cent. Cheyenne, Wallace,
Greeley, Hamilton. Stanton, Sherman
and Morton, the seven extreme western
counties bordering on Colorado, show
an aggregate increase of 300 per cent.
The largest individual increase is in
Wyandotte county, which has gained
IS, 1s8, followed by Montgomery, Sedg-
wick, Labette and Shawnee in the order
named The smallest increase reported
is in Stanton. which gained 10. The larg-
est decrease is in jefferson county, whose
officers certify to loss of 1.096; Chau-
tauqua, Neosho and Doniphan, as
named, following.
It is in the per cent of increase Of the
counties that the gains for the year
show best. For instance, Haskell in
creased 87.3 per cent, Greeley 55.7 per
cent, Wallace 44.6 per cent, Seward 44.S
per cent and Ffnney a per cent. Twen-
ty-eight other counties each show In
creases ranging from. 10 70 $ per cent.
The largest per cent of decrease is Z
per cent in Chautauqua.
The rank of the five counties leading
in population is the same this year as
last. excepting that Montgomery which
was fourth last year is third and Sedg-
wick which was third last year IS fourth
Wyandotte. Shawnee, Montgomery
Sedgwick and Crawford are the five
leading counties in 1906
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
DOUBLE HEADER PARTY.
Silver and Democrat Organizations
Convene in Nevada.

Reno. New, Aug 30.-The joint Dem
ocratic and Silver party state conven-
ton met here yesterday, organized,
adopted platform and made the NOM
ination of a ticket the order of business
for today The platform declares a
Democratic congress is needed to en-
force existing laws. takes credit for the
eight hour law passed IN this state, en-
dorses the administration of Governor
Sparks, praises the legislative work Of
Senator Newlands and recommends his
reelection in 1909.
Governor Sparks has announced that
he is not a candidate for reelection, but
an effort is being made to induce him
to accept the nomi~S tion for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
NEW DEvLIN SUITS.
Effort to Set Aside ToIuca Mercantile
Co. Bankruptcy.

Suit has been filed both in the
United States district court here and
also in Illinois to set aside the claim
of bankruptcy in connection with the
Toluca Mercantile Company which has
assets of $50, ,906.3S and liabilities of
$50, ,328.03, showing excess liabilities
of $1,421.65.
Of all the numerous companies of
c. J. Devlin placed into bankruptcy
there has not been any attempt except
in this one instance to claim that
bankruptcy was not rightfully de-
clared. Franklin MacVeagh & Com
pany OF Chicago, wholesale grocers,
who are creditors of Toluca Mercan-
tile company, claim that bankruptcy
was declared illegally.
Brought about by an attempt of
Hugh Ward a Kansas City attorney,
to try a DeVlin bankruptcy case in an
other tribunal other than that of the
United States district court in this city
an effort will be made by J. S. Dean,
attorney for the Devlin trustees, to
force all interested suits to be tried in
the federal court here.
Mr.. Dean claims that no recognition
will be accorded by the federal court
of a Devlin bankruptcy case tried in
any other state court. Ward takes
the opposite stand and the two will
file arguments before Referee Loomis.
why, it's ridiculous to claim other
wise" said Dean.
A dividend of so per cent will be
declared at an adjourned meeting Of
the creditors of the Marceline Mercan-
tile company to be held in Kansas City,
No, Friday afternoon at o'clock.
This IS the first of the corporations
fathered by the late c. J. Devlin to pay
a dividend though the First National
bank of which he held the controlling
interest declared one of 55 per cent
last December.
There are enough assets held by the
mercantile company to more than pay
out in full. The dividend was to have
been declared this morning, and a
meeting for this purpose was held this
morning but adjourned on the desire
of the attorney for w S. Woods, the
trustee, to examine into additional
claims which were filed against the
mercantile company this morning by
the trustees of the Devlin estate and
by Long Broth ers of Kansas City. The
total amount of these two claims ap-
proximate So, 100.
The appraisement of the property
shows that there are assets of $31,-
476.21 with liabilities not to exceed
$4,000.
Ward for w. S. Woods against the sale
of the property of the Marceline Coal
company by the Devlin trustees. Mr.
Ward stated that he would bring suit
in Linn county, No, to keep the prop
critics from being sold.
It IS the intention of the trustees to
sell all but the two shafts as soon as
possible. The property consists of
1880 acres of coal rights valued at
$102. 400, surface lands worth an ad-
ditional $3,875 and other property,
representing largely improvements,
which run the total assets up to $751;
25496- The excess liabilities are $44,-
606.46. included in which are accounts
amounting to s25,253.96. payable to
Devlin companies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
HOOSIER POPULISTS.
They Meet in state Convention and
Nominate Ticket.

Indianapolis Aug. 30.-The Popu-
lists of Indiana met here today in state
convention, nominated a state ticket
and adopted a platform. The platform
denounces trusts imperialism, the
present financial system and the de-
cision Of the United States supreme
court adverse to the income tax The
platform contained q plank declaring
against the alleged gambling that has
been recently suppressed at French
Lick The plank declares.
I'VE greatly deplore the spirit of
gambling-the desire to get something
for nothing=that has taken possession
of the business of the country. We
condemn all forms Of gambling as i'm
moral whether by cards or mechani-
cal devices, in an Indiana gambling
resort controlled by the chairman OF
the Democratic committee OF by spec
ulation in stocks and bonds in Wall
street banks"
Candidates were nominated for sec
retary of state, auditor treasurer, at
torney general. clerk of the supreme
court and superintendent of the public
instruction. The Populist party de-
clared positively against fusion in In
diana this year with any party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
HEAR DRUMMER PREACHER.
Speaks to a Large Congregation, Also
Addresses Shopmen.

The people of Topeka seem to enjoy
night out with the Drummer Preach
err" He was greeted last night by the
largest congregation since the meetings
began. At the close of the address the
altar was crowded with kneeling men
who wanted to give their lives to bet
ter purpose. The evangelist was at his
best, and delivered the old gospel anew
to his great congregation.
He addressed the Santa Fe shop en-
ployes in the coach department at noon
today. Tonight his subject will be mo
Room for Jesus Tomorrow at 2:30 he
is to address the boys anu girls, taking
as his subject, The First Start
The subject last night was The Last
Invitation from the text Rev. 22-17.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
BIGGER LOCKS.
Change to Be Made in Isthmian
Canal Plans.
An Immense Amount Of Cement
VIII Be Required.
1875 CAR LOADS A DAY.
Or a Total of 1850 Car Loads
to Complete Job.
Host Of This Is Likely to Be
Bought Abroad.
25 CAR LOADS A DAY.

Washington. Aug. s0.-Locks for the
Panama canal probably wiz be built
according to the dimensions recon-
mended by the majority of the con-
sulting board of engineers. which
favored the construction of a sea level
waterway instead Of the smaller type
planned by the minority Of the board
Under this change of programme the
locks would be 100 feet wide with
usable lengths of 1000 feet. The
plans adopted by congress provide for
locks 95 feet wide with usable lengths
of 900 feet. With this exception, It is
said, the minority plans viii be fol-
lowed.
If a change is made in the sizs OF
the locks the isthmian canal commits
sion takes the position that 1t viii be
acting within the discretion authorized
by congress. As ships are now being
built which would test the capacity of
the 600 foot locks. If offered for con-
veyance through the canal, Chief En-
gineer Stevens is OF the opinion that it
would be wise to increase the dimen-
sions.
Chief Engineer Stevens is computing
the additional amount Of cement which
Will have to be purchased for the
changed plans. He said that to Assem-
BILE the amount of cement needed
would require 126 car loads a day for
two years. This. would amount 20
$50 car loads. As the climate OF
the isthmus of Panama Is such that
cement can not be kept in good condi-
ton for more than three or four
months, the problem of shipping is Of
no little concern to the commission
which points out that as the facilities
for shipping from England to the 18th
mus are better than from the United
States and as the foreign price has fire.
Quently been below the domestic price,
It Is not unlikely that the greater part
of this gigantic contract may be given
to foreign dealers.
It viii be about two years before the
work of constructing the locks viii be
begun. The association Of cement
manufacturers in the United states has
shown considerable activity in getting
more advantage shipping facilities
between the isthmus and ports on tn e
coast OF the United States and may
therefore be prepared to compete with
foreign cement. One of the things of
which the cement manufac actureres Of the
United States have complained is the
stipulation made by the canal comnlls-
sion that cement shall be shipped to
the isthmus In steam propelled vessels,
because it is claimed that cement de-
Perforated in damp holds Of slow going
schooners-
When specifications are made It IS
now thought they will provide for the
delivery Of cement on the isthmus
which will test up to a certain stand
ard and bidders therefore would be
able to make their own arrangements
for shipping.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
HiIlshoro I. NfcPherson 2.

Hillsboro. Kan, Aug. 30.-The
heavy hitting Hillsboro nine defeated
the Mcpherson team on the home
grounds by the score of to 2 The
game was limited to four innings on
account of a delayed train. Colburn.
the ladies' favorite. was landed on for
10 safe ones. while Reigle held Nc
Pherson to one lone hit. The feature
of the game was Herbel's hitting for
Hillsboro. getting three hits out of
three times up including two doubles.
The fans seeing their home team en-
tirely outclassed, soon got to fussing
and the umpire followed suit by max
ing decision to match. One of Nc
Pherson's scores was made on one of
the rankest decisions imaginable. A
runner on third made a pretense at
stealing home while the ball was in
the catcher's mitt. He was out by
something less than mile but was
called safe. Score by innings:
RH E
Hillsboro 80 3 1 az IS 4
Mcpherson % 0 0 20 3
Riegle and Rifle; Col
burn and Hoggett. Umpires-Sparks
and Nelson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
RECEIVER HAS A PLAN.
Creditors of Real Z ate Trust Co.
May Get Their Money.

Philadelphia, Aug. S0.=Receiver
Earle said that the plan for reorgan-
ization of the Real Estate Trust com
panv was to ask the creditors to take
preferred stock in the trust company
for their claims and appoint their own
officers in the company. This. he felt
assured, would give the creditors their
only chance to get back their money
dollar for dollar.
Mr. Earle added he had just discov-
cred that a large asset Of the trust
company which it was supposed was
not very good really was backed by
names perfectly good and which could
be realized on. This asset is said to be
S2500OO in value
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
ANTITRUST AFFIDAvTTs.
They win Be Filed With Explanations
by the ArmOurs.

Jefferson City, Mo, Aug. 30-The Ar
mour Packing company and Armour &
Co, Of Chicago, which asked yesterday
to file modified antitrust affidavits
with the secretary of state and were re-
fused agreed today with the state de-
partment to file affidayits in regular
form and accompany them with an ex-
plana tory letter that the affidavits were
subject to the decision of the United
States courts in antitrust proceedings
now pending against them in Arkansas
Tennessee and Chicago.
The ST. Louis Dressed Beef company
also asked permission to file q modified
affidavit, but was refused and notified
that it can file regular affidavit with
an explanatory letter attached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
NEBBAsKANs SEE THE SIGHTS.
Omaha Mayor Sorry CurbstOne Trad
ers Arc Without p Roof.

New York, Aug. 3O.-Under the
leadership of Mayor Dahleman of
Omaha 35 Nebraskans spent part of
their wait for Mr.. Bryan to come
ashore by paying a visit to the fnan-
cial district including the stock ex-
change and the curb market in Broad
street The party was taken to Wall
street IN automobiles, stopping at vari-
Gus points on the way down Broadway
to view places of interest. The visitors
were admitted to the gallery of the
stock exchange, where their presence
excited considerable interest and was
greeted with hand clapping by some
of the traders on the floor.
The noise soon tired the Nebraskans
and after a half hour in which the
operations on the floor had been ex-
plained to them they left to take a
glimpse of the curb market. The curb
brokers welcomed the Nebraskans
nots1ly- Business was suspended, there
was an outDouring Of clerks and mes
senger boys from the nearby Office
buildings and there were cheers for
BrNan and the Nebraskans. The Wis
ltors doffed their hats repeatedly and
joined IN 4 general handshaking with
a struggling. perspiring but jolly crowd
OF BOYS and men, Mounted on the
shoulders Of one broker one of the
traders called upon Mayor DahIeman
Of Omaha. to make a speech. The
mayor responded in little talk in
which he told the brokers that they
were lot Of good fellows and that he
was sorry they had to do their trading
WlthOut roof to cover them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
OFFER TO COMP PROMISE.
Frisco strikers Willing to Arbitrate
Some of the Differences.

San Francisco. Aug. 30.-Shortly be-
fore midnight President Cornelius OF the
Union issued a statement containing a
proposition for settling the street rail-
way strike by arbitration in which he
recedes somewhat from his former uu-
yielding attitude in respect to the de-
mands for increased wages and shorter
hours.
IN this statement. Cornelius says that
the car men viii return to work with
the understanding that they are to re-
ceive s. a day and that the number of
hours which shall constitute a day. and
all other questions between the men and
the company shall be left to a joint ar
bitration committee for settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
AMERICAN PROTES IS.
Cuban Insurgents Have Been Raiding
His Property.

Washington, Aug. s0.=According
to a dispatch received at the state de-
partment today from one of the Amer
lean owners of the Constancia estate
near Cienfuegos, Cuban insurgents
raided this property four days ago,
taking a number of horses. The state
department did not make public the
name of the American who sent the
dispatch. This is the first protest re-
ceived from Americans against moles-
tation of their interests
Mr.. Sleeper, the American charge
the Cuban government adequate pro-
lection for the Constancia estate and
all American property similarly sit
uated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
EAST HONORS A HERO.
Monument to William Conway Unveil-
ed at Camden. Me.

Camden, Me. Aug. 30.-The North At
1antic squadron. the Maine commandery
OF the military order of the Loyal
Legion Of the United States, the local
Grand Army posts and the people of
Camden today united in honoring the
memory of William Conway, a native OF
this town, who while on duty at the
Pensacola navy yard, at the breaking
out Of the civil war, refused to haul
down the American flag as a token Of
surrender A large boulder had been
erected in front of the Congrega tional
church in commemoration of Conway
and the ceremony of unveillng was held
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
GILT EDGED WEATHER.
Conditions Today An That Can Be
Desired.

The weather today continues to be
of the gilt edged and is all that could
be asked for. It is cool and enough
breeze is soughing by to make human
ity feel good. The highest point reach
ed today is about the same as that Of
yesterday at the same time. Tonight
promises to be delightful one for
the band concert in City park.
The indications for tomorrow are
fair and the same temperature so that
Mr. Jennings seems to be working for
good weather for ladies' day.
The wind today blows from the
northeast at the rate of II miles an
hour.
The temperatures for today are as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
X. C.'s First Fire Chief Dead.

Kansas City. No. Aug. 30.=Colonel
Francis Foster, chief Of Kansas City's
first volunteer fire department. post
master here under Lincoln, Johnson
and Grant. a veteran of the Civil war
and the oldest past master Mason in
Kansas City, died at his home here to-
day, aged 50 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
GREEN CANT RUN.
His Candidacy for Governor of Texas
NulIihed.

Austin, Aug. 30.=Tha attorney gen
eral OF the state of Texas, today rem
dered an opinion nulIifying the nomi-
nation of E. II. r. Green, son Of Mrs.
Hetty Green Of New York as the GU
bernatorial nominee of the Republican
party Because of a split in the party
separate conventions we're held, one
faction being known as the reorgan-
lied party and the other as the regu-
lars. Mr.. Green was nominated ny
the reorganized faction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
SEGAL SOLD HIS TOWN.
Property Costing 81 10000 Transferred
for $500, 900.

Hollidaysburg. Pa. Aug. so.-Adolf
SegaI Of Philadelphia has sold the
town of South Altoona, this county, TO
Borland and WAddell of Pittsburg.
This town has been developed by the
Knickerbocker Contracting company.
of which SegaI is the head at a re-
puted outlay OF s1,S00,0O The price
paid by the purchasers was $4,000
Mr. Sega1 is the promoter who figured
IN the failure OF the Real Estate Trust
company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
STARTS FOR CITY.
Mr.. Bryan Leaves staten Island on
the Yacht IIIinI.

New York. Aug. 3O.-William ]. Bryan
left Staten Island for New York on the
yacht Ihni at D. M
In an attempt to interview Mr.. Bryan
today he was asked:
Has Mr.. Hearst calIed2'
No" replied Mr. Bryan.
Do you expect him 2''
Il can't say"
Tt has been stated that Mr.. Hearst
vas not entirely friendly to you, but he
mas Denied that statement: is it true ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
Cortelyou cans on HIS Chief.

oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug 3o-Postmas-
ter General Cortelyou was in consulta-
ton with President Roosevelt at Saga
more Hill today. It was stated at the
executive offices that his call related to
the appointment of postmasters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30

St Paul, Mimi, Aug 30.-Fire today
destroyed the two lower floors of the large
six story wholesale millinery establish
ment Of Strong, Warner & Co., causing
a loss Of $3.50. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-30
Weather indications.

Chicago. Aug. s0.-Forecast for kan
sas: Fair tonight and Friday
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The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-16
To ANI|PODES
Bryan Says That he Will Again Leave
After the Election to be Held
in November

Paris, Aug. 15.-Wltliam ]. Bryan
confirms the report from Melbourne
that he intends to visit Australia
He says he will start Immediately af
ter the November elections, sailing
from San Francisco, and make a tour
OF New Zealand as well as Australia.
He will be gone ten weeks and travel
alone. His itinerary has not as yel
been definitely decided.
1t was ex pected that Mr. Brayan
would see President Fallieres today
hut the foreign office sent him a most
courteous note saying that the presi
dent deeply regretted the fact that MI
Bryan's stay in Paris was so short
that it did not permit the time for
Mr.. Fallieres to return from Rambouit
let in order to receive such a distin,
guishod visitor
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-16
songs
AND JESTS
Georgia Legislature Con-
Ciuded Its Work Last
Night
WAS A NOTABLE SESSION
The Body This Year Will GO on Re
cord as one of the Best in the
History of the State.-Many
Good Laws Passed.

Atlanta, Aug. 15.-The Georgia leg
islature, according to the law, at Il
O'Clock tonight, passed into ancient
history.
The day in both branches was a
busy one and on the whole lot of de-
tail fork kept both senators and rep
sentatives busy during the entire day.
Tonight. time as is usually the case
pressed hard uron the Jaw makers
and dozens of local bills were railroad
ed through in great shape
The legislature just concluded has
with it the hest wishes fthe peo-
PIE OF the state and will go down in
history as one of the best Georgia
has ever had
The closing scenes tonight were
not unusual fibm those that gen.
orally mark the end OF the session.
President West, o fthe senate ana
Speaker Clayton, Of the house, were
both presented with loving cups. PIT
triotic songs and well tempered tests
were indulged in and the closing hours
witnessed a Ycritable love-feast.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1906-08-16
|I'SPERPLEx|NG
3
Navy Department Has Long Been Wo'
ried About Disposition of
the Ola Warshlp

New York, Aug. 15.-It has been
decided 70 overhaul the Culgon at
the navy yard in this city during the
next few months and take out every.
thing that interferes with the exclu-
sive use Of the ship as naval sup
ply vessel.
Various propositions have been
made at different times in regard TO
the Culgoa, and she has come very
near being a troublesome problem on
the hands of the naval authorities
who found that they could not sell
the vessel since she had been admit
ted to the American registry. 1t was
planned at one time to have the YES
sci converted into a port hospital
ship and she has carried all along a
repairing outfit which is now to be
removed.
The Culgoa is is to be supply yes
sci, pure and simple and will carry
fresh meats and provisions from
New York to the vessels of the At
lantic feet when they are away from
! port.