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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
TRAMP TOWN.
4 Regularly Established Conlmunfty of
Weary vvaggIeses Near Mobile

4 Regularly Established Communfty of
Weary VvaggIeses Near Mobile
MOBILE, Ala, Dec. "a There is Iocat-
ed on the roads adjoining the plant of
the Bay City Lumber Co., on One Mile
creek a few miles south of Mobile. IL
remarkable community. It is nothing
more or n less Than an aggregation or
tramps, who have been driven TO the
south by winter. One by one they
dropped down into the cove Of the bay
mentioned. untn they now number a
hundred souls. With slabs from the saw
mill they have erected rude huts For
livelihood they get oysters from the bay,
and the natives say. chickens from the
neighbOring hen roosts-
Some Of the tramps have obtained odd
jobs about the neigh borhUod, and profess
intention of permanent citizenship.
They issued notice yesterday Of an cleo
ton for mayor to be held On Christmas
day. To be eligible to vote one must
have been tramp for at least two sea
sons. The most formidable candidate
for mayor is John DObbins, an Irishman,
who boasts Of q romantic experience OF
ten years. James Chester of Pennsylva-
MIA opposes him and lays his hope Of
success on his superior learning. He
was once d lawyer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

A Theatrical Manager Has Searched New
York For Her ia Vain.


NEW YORK. Dec. 24-Madeline Poll
ard, Of damage suit fame, is missing.
Manager 81. G. Anderson Of the FOun-
tain theatre. Cincinnati, has been ia
New York Since Wednesday last hunt
ing the city from Harlem 10 the Battery
and from river 10 river for the woman
who broke the political power Of w. g.
p. Breckinridge.
The fact that Miss Pollard has not
promised to be "A sufficient drawing card
for hrst-class houses TO bill does not IN
the least discourage Mr. Anderson, who
considers that she will be an unusual
drawing card for popular price theaters.
Manager Powers last summer had a COM
tract with her for her appearance upon
the stage of first class houses. He learned
then that the scandal which clustered
about the name of Miss Pollard would
make it impossible for her Appearance
at fashionable play houses, and the
hopes which Miss Pollard then ex-
pressed TO appear were for time
shattered.
Now Mr.. Anderson believes Mr..
Powers made a mistake ia not trying
70 bill her at popular price houses.
And he Is exerting every energy to hnd
her. Night and day since reaching this
has not been able TO locate her lie Is
armed with a contract which, if signed
by the young woman, will call Tor a
large salary each week.
What he il willing to pay Miss Pollard
Mr. Anderson will not say, but he init
mates that il would not take her long 10
make sum which would compare fa-
vorably with the amount which she is
trying to collect from Col Breckenridge.
That Miss Pollard is in the city is certain
but in what part is the mystery. She is
no longer known as Miss Pollard. but has
changed her name to one which suggests
nothing of what her life has been.
1t was but short time ago that She
obtained position with "A large house ira
this city typewriter. When her
identity was learned she was informed
that her services were no longer needed.
Since then she is said 10 have hidden her
whereabouts from her acquaintances.
The Cincinnati manager il confident
that he can induce Miss Pollard 10 sign
his contract if he can only find her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
RAISING VOLUNTEERS.

The Mexican Government is Making
Provision for Handling Troops
CITY OF Mexico, Dec. "A @Advices
from Puebla state that "a large volun-
teer force has been organized in the
state Of Guerrero for service in Guate-
mala in case war is declared with that
country by Mexico.
At the port Of Acapulco the govern
ment has made preparations for the
quick handling Of troops and their trans
portatiOn by water to Guatemala will be
easily accomplished should there be
necessity for such a movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
HAWAIIANS LIKE WHISKY.


NEW YORK. Dec. 24=Whether the
Hawaiian islands do or do not become an
nexed to Uncle SANS states. the fact re-
mains that the fondness of the people Of
the island for good old rye whisky and
bourbon viii be increased by a closer re-
lationship. On East river, where the
Harlem brewery is loading for the ISL
ands. there are over 100000 barrels of rye
whisky, rum and bourbon, and every
barrel contained its legal quota Of thirty
six gallons and every gill Of it of the
best
Sandwich Islanders Will not have any
other. There was a time. however, when
whisky of the ire water variety was good
enough. Liquor is improved after long
ocean voyage in sailing ship, and that
is the reason it is not forwarded across
the continent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

Estus wasn't insane and was drawing the
money under false pretenses. She made
several complaints TO both the county
commissioners and the probate Judge
A young amateur photographer has
been pressed into the detective service
which Will be submitted 10 the deaf
mute George Knight for his identitica-
ton. Those who believe Knight knows
a great deal about the murder are many,
and photography may be a means Of
helping him tell what he knows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
ARMENIAN COMMIsSTON.

Turkey appoints Two aIen.,lers The
American Delegate Question GnSettled-
CONsTANTIN oPLE. Dec. 24=Chekif
Bey, president Of the court Of cessation.
aud Djelaleddin Bey, president of the
correctional section Of the court Of APP
peals have been appointed members Of
the Armenian commission.
II is stated here that the question Of
the appointment Of an American dele
gate TO accompany the commission Or 90
make an independent investigation Is
still unsettled. Ia view Of the severity
Of the winter the commission is not like
~ to be able to visit the mountain dis
frictS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

Interesting Document Signed by 9Ir. and
Mrs. STatson Brought to Light.
There is on tile IN the register of deeds
Office 4 copy Of an agreement made in
1890 between Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mat
son.
About that time Mr. Matson had
brought suit for divorce at san Diego.
California, and Mrs. MatsOn went to Cal
lofrnia TO look after her interests in the
suit. While she was there she and Mir.
MatsOn agreed to live separately, and
made an agreement dividing their prop
erty, and Mr. Matson dismissed the suit
for divorce.
The agreement which was acknowl-
edged before A c. 81Ouser, notary
public at San Diego, by both Mr.. and
Mrs. Matson, June "A. 1880, is as fol-
lows:
Whereas, Said parties are at the date
hereof husband and wife, and the owners
Jointly and severallv al the date hereof
Of the property hereinafter described,
and whereas they each desire and agree
to a division Of said property as herein
after provided. viz. The said Albert
MatsCn hereby gives, grants, aliens and
conveys to his wife Almeda d. NJ MatsOn,
all that certain property known as the
Boyle and Barrett farms in sections 10
and l6. township 13, range 3, Saline cOun-
y Kan; also lots 501 and BOB
on Monroe street, Topeka, Kan. i;
The said Almeda ID. Aatson hereby
gives, grants, aliens and conveys to her
said husband, Albert Mats0n. all that
certain property known as their College
lots, the same being three lots at the
northwest corner of Lincoln and Four
teenth streets, ThroOp's second addition
to Topeka, has. Also what has been
known as the Dybond and Fowler tracts
situated on the north side Of Fifreent
street and near the Shungammga creek,
!. G., tracts S51 and 852. containing in all
above four acres; also S. Z of s. = Sec.
"A, TIP. Il. r. 3 W., also q homestead ia
Sec. q, Tp. IA, r. 2 W, containing in all
32O acres. said acres situated in San
Diego county, Cal
If at any time said parties desire to
sell mortgage said property, each
agrees with the other to join IN the con
veyance.
It is agreed that the divorce proceed
ings in the superior court of san Diego
county. California. shall be dismissed at
the cost of Albert MatsOn, and that no
suit shall hereafter be brought by either
party for divorce from each other.
Whenever first party shall sell the col
lege lots he shall pay the second party
the sum of $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
JUST ABOVE STARVATION.
The Condition of the Miners is Deplorable
Says Mcbride.

MAssILLON. Ohio, Dec. 24-John Nc
Bride, speaking of the condition Of the
miners today, said the men were just
above the starvation point, but that they
must accept what they could get until
the opening of a successful movement.
81 believe" said he, "the government
should operate all lines Of production
and transportation that the people may
elect, and that the accumulation Of vast
fortunes should be prevented by limiting
the amount one man may leave to his
heirs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
MRS. AsTOR ESTEEMED.
she Won Affection Wherever She Went,
says the Pail Mail Gazette.

LONDON, Dec. 24-The Pail Nall Ga
zette this afternoon says. "The health
Of the late airs William Waldorf A5tor
has caused anxiety to her relatives and
friends for some months past, though
during the summer she was strong
enough to welcome and entertain the
whole staff Of the Pail Mall Gazette at
Cliveden.
Whether in her New York home or
IN doing the honors Of the American le-
cation at Rome or in her English house,
she won affection on all sides
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ROUGH ROADS KILLED HIM.


CHICAGO Dec. 24-Hattie E. Fible,
administratrix of the estate Of her father,
David MI. Fible, secured a verdict Of
$11 60 today against the United States
Mutual Accident association j. 81.
Fible, who was a prominent wholesale
liquor dealer of Louisville. KY, died
from peritonitis resulting from injuries
received ia riding over rough road.
he insurance company resisted pay
ment of its policy. claiming that death
resulted from natural causes
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PARKHURST IN BRONZE.
Now the Enthusiastic New Workers are
.ssculping'7 Him.

New YoRK. Dec. 24-For some time
the Rev. Dr. Charles II. Parkhurst has
been giving sittings to Soul 9tor Ralph
Bartlett Goddard, of No. 10 West twenty
second street, with the result of an ex-
cellent likeness of the doctor in bronze
bas relief ~ x915 inches in size.
The bronze is now on private exhibit
ton at the studio of Mrs. J. Frederick
Franklin, No. 70 Fifth avenue.
Forty copies will ultimately be cast to
be disposed of to members of his church
and those interested in his work. Among
the subscribers are John Crosby Brown,
VIM. f. Dodge, Hiram Hitchcock, DR.
Willard Parker, Charles II. 1rask and
James n. Slater.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
A BRILLIANT THOUGHT.
Kolb to BE Boycotted by Editors Who
Don't Like Him.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Dec 24-In line
with a suggestion OF the Tauadega
\ Jews Reporter, an agreement is being
prepared for circulation among the Ala
banA editors, the compact to be entered
into being that they viii not again print
the name Of Reuben F. Kolb. nor that of
any of his political associates, in their
respective papers.
The idea is to have the press boycott
him. and it IS believed that when de.
prived Of the opportunity Of gaining
notoriety the reform leaders viii fall into
oblivion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
NC KANE'S child PRAYs.
The Ex-boss' Little Girl Onsrs "A Prayer ia
HnbIie Ending .aoh Llleea nana.--

New YORK, Dec. p There was an
impressive scene in the little Methodist
church at >heepshea ad bay. .Tuere 10 was
that John " McKane. the ex-czar of
Coney Island, now in Sing Sing prison.
used 10 sing hymns Il was prayer meet
ing night. and the superintendent Of the
sunday school conducted the service.
Then sir Tredwell made an appeal
for some one 10 offer prayer al the ond of
the meeting No one rose. A few min
utes went by, and then clear childish
voice was heard from pew in the cor
ner Of the church.
Fannie McKane who be barely lJ
years old, walked mp the aisle She oi-
fered snort prayer, wAice closed, "GOI
bless papa and mamma. Amen"
Then she left the church alone. There
were but few dry eyes in the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

DENVER. Col. Dec. 24-F Henning-
son took possession OF the produce com
mission house Of Koufman & Murray to-
day on a mortgage for $4,000 The firm
did large business with the farmers In
Kansas aud Nebraska. No statement Of
assets and Iirbilities could be obtained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
NEW COLORADO ROAD.
A Railroad from Pueblo to Trinidad VIII
be Commenced Soon.

DENVER. Col, December "A Receiver
Trumbuu has fully determined to build a
railroad from Pueblo to Trinidad TO fill
the gap IN the Gulf system and dirt Will
begin 10 fly inside Of thirty days.
The distance is ninety-two miles and
the estimated cost is 81. 100000 Arrange
ments have already been made so that
the first installment of the money can be
obtained on short notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

HUBDARD, o.. Dec. 24.-Charles Rocho,
an italian. was murdered and robbed Of
S13 and then thrown from a box ear on
the Lake Shore road, a mile from here
last night BY three tramps He boarded
the train at Ashtabula 70 20 to 4Oungs-
town. Rocho resisted the attempt to rob
him and was shot in the back twice, dy
ing early this morning. The tramp es-
capped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

Frank Novels has engaged Gum &
McNary to defend him. and Mr. McNary
told Journal reporter this afternoon
that proceedings for a writ Of habeas
corpus were likely 10 be commenced to
secure the release of their client from
the county iaiL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
ANARCHISTS WANTED.
Charles AIowbray says They should be in
Every Town-


NEW YORK Dec S4=Anarchist Chas
Mowbray said at mass meeting in the
Thalia theater: isWe want an organiza-
tiou Of anarchists in every city and town.
We want men who can expound the prln-
ciples Of anarchy IN English. Petty
jealousies have done much to weaken
our cause. This must cease.
Our masters, the capitalists, are cheer
ed because we are disunioned. but they
must remeB Der that an anarchist com
mune - ~ an anarchist commune
aud wirlSaF5t doAn' at their bidding"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
HOGG STILL AFTER THEM.
Re Sends . Reputation to Florida for "a
Standard Oil Man

JACKsoNv lille, Fla. Dec 24-Governor
Mitchell received today at Tallahassee
requisition from Governor HOgg of Texas
for Henry N. Flagler of St Augustine,
the railway. hotel and Standard OIL mag
nate, who with other Standard Oil mag
mates has been indicted in the Texas
courts for violating the anti trust laws of
that state. Governor Mitchell has not
indicated his probable course
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whose illness was announced IN these
dispatches yesterday. is still very weak.
He was able to 60 down stairs at noon to-
day for the frst time since he was at
tackled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
NEWF0UNDLAND'S BAD FIN


LONDON. Dec. 24-The Times today
In the course of an article on New
toundland. says that. to grant the loan Of
one million pounds, which has been
asked for by that colony, would be -.cruel
kindness, which would be impossible to
concede without the fullest inquiry"
The Times adds: "If the choice lies
between insolvency and the surrender Of
their constitution, it is well that the
alternative Be faced without deIay.n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24

Figured black velvet hand bag con-
tanning a p0cketbOok with So bill and
some small change; also pair Of gold
bowed spectacles.
Finder leave at s12 Kansas avenue and
receive reward
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" AsH7TGTON, Dec. z4-The problem
Of making the payment Of 5000 OOO TO
the N Nesperces Indians for their lands ia
Idaho. which has Confronted the interior
department for some time has bean
settled It authorizes a special agent to
proceed and make up roll of the
Anuiana entitled to the money. Drafts
viii le Eade out payable 70 each Indian
ln his own name for the amount due him.
There are BOG Of the Indians. each of
when viii receive about $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-24
a cURIoTs THRoNG.
Great Crowds OF People Visit the Scene
of the Recent Tragedy


All day yesterday crowd was gather
ed around the house at 1875 Monroe
street, where Mrs. A. ID. Matson was
murdered People Of all classes aud
conditions t1ocked to the place. stood in
the yard and discussed the tragedy.
peered into the windows and when the
doors we're finally opened by the colored
man who j. in charge Of the house the
people swarmed in and examined every
object with interest.
Then each had his own story to tell of
how and where the unfortunate woman
met her death. They gathered around
the awful stains on the floor of the south
west room with a somewhat awestruck
appearance and then went away salts
fed.
The street in front Of the house was SO
filed with carriages that il was almost
impossible 70 drive through but few Of
the occupants went into the house They
contented themselves with looking at the
exterior of The rough stone building.
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-03-15
QusIdno.
Der oeutih-ruiiilhe banoeIsper.

Der oeutih-ruiiilhe banoeIsper.
trdo.
Berlin, 8. Mars. Ser oeutl4=
ruilil6e 9anoelspertras lit bon ben,
Musi6ub, oer i'm ieit aebn sasen in
geratbung bate, nit 16 gegen -
5timmen ansenDmmen iuoroen.
Wer 1T es a?
Yaris, 8. Mdrs. - 9as Sournal
laot beute, baB in Der Seine unweit ber
Suresnes Bride bic 2ei9e zines Mtan=
nes aufsefunben ,purbe, be0en 6dnbe
uno 6iiBe nit ftarfen S9niirren feitse=
bunoen tparen unb oelien 8el6reibuns
genau iibereinftimn,t NIT Gbuarb g8eb=
iter, Dem inugen Nep Oorfer, tpel6er am
Neuiabrs=Mbenb auf mplte,iDle Weiie
BON einem Giienbabnsus in ber Ndbe
BON 9aris per14wanb. Gin 9trr, MEL
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1872-1918, 1894-03-15
Gin Selbltmoroer.

Yater1on, q. g. 10. Mar5. -
ausuli 0iy, elm obbo9loier ltreifenber
Seibentpeber, periu9te gefern Selbf=
.norb gu beseben, inoem ct bon Der
2ineolnbriide in ben Yaiiaic Giper
iprans. Gr luuroe jeoo9 bon benz Ser=
geanten Mc@irr, Der in einem 8oote
lit ben Slub binausfubr, tuieoer beraus=
sesoeen. Wtan bradte Oir rad Der
Yoli5eiftation unb lperrte i'm elm.
8alb barauf fanb n,an i'm permtttellt
zines Ieibenen 9ai9entu9es an Der
5bir ieinsr 3e1e erbdnst unb bereits
tpbt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
MUSIC on CHURCH HILL.
A Delightful Programme at corcoran nai'
Last Night.

The third musicale Of the Church HiH
Musical Association. which was given
last night I'm Corcoran Han before
large and cultured audience. was IN every
respect a complete success. ne pr
eramme was decidedly the most attra.-
tive so far presented by the asSo.idel n
The selections were light. ana Win lSN
exceptions there VAS an absence OF W
heavy style. which IS usually nnappfe-
ciatcd 10y RIchmonders, especially lnose
who have never studied the mass;
Especially beautiful were rhe nIst anh
NTH selections IN the programme winch
Was as follows:
l. Overture. "Opera Beggar Student
(Nillocker, lardella's Concert olchsslss'
. Tenor solo. Rose song tocdiliah''
Mr.. T.. n. Cloves. ,,-.u .o,..o
3. Quartette moonlight W III 'olne
Again" lThonnson), Miss Nellie Rogers
Mrs. Mageie Redford kno %les, MI T. H.
Cloves, and Mr. o. l.. Iohniah 81,
4. tD Let All obey, IrohpoIe , pvii
cato Leach. \. EaW: tbl march, III CO
Parade Voelkcrl. Orchestra. go >-ou;o
>. Soprano solo (sclected), MISS Ne'iie
Rogers. ~
I. Bass solo. 'The Cellerar' threutzer)'
Mr. .. +. Lehman. ro,,o,s
Dream GA. Czibulka), Orchestra. ,>-.,.,o,
o. Alto solo. Good Night tNeVih''
Mrs. Maggie BEDFORD Knowles. 80.
10 Quartette. I'm This Hour OF ools'
ened Splendor' Pinsutp, Miss ho1si ~
Mrs. Knowles, Messrs. Cloves ana LIN
man.
Accompanist Mr. Shepherd Webb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14
sEyER4L BILLS RECOMMENDED
Action Taken by the Committee on Propo.
.itions and Grievances.

re Committee on Propositions and
Grievances met at the Office Of Messrs.
Cabell & Cabell yesterday morning, with
Mr. Mason in the chair.
The committee determined, after brief
discussion to report favorably the fol-
lowing bills:
TO incorporate the United States Cot
ton Warehouse and Loan Company Of
Virginia. to amend and re-enact section
~ an act to incorporate Lynchburg
Lodge. No J. Independent order of odd
Fellows. approved >iarch !. 1892 for the
protection of fish in the Shenandoah and
Potomac rivers and their tributaries;
senate bill entitled IAN act 10 amend
and re-enact section of an act entitled
an act 20 incorporate the trustees of
the Baptist Minister Relief FUND of Nir-
sinia. approved January 10. 1886
The House bill entitled AN act TO in
corporate the stanton Society Tor the
Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Animals came
nm with some amendments agreed to by
the Senate. and the committee decided to
recommend the bill favoraby.
4 bill TO incorporate the W. j. Dance
Company, Of Danvlle. was read and in
dcfinitely postponed, because the appil-
cants should have complied with the pro
visions Of the law and applied 10 the
Circuit Court for a charter.
A bill 10 protect the owners OF timber
and logs from depreciation was discussed
and passed. Similar action was taken IN
regard 10 Senate bill No. Jas. entitled
"An act TO amend and re-enact sections
1861 to 1863 and IA Of chapter 20 Of the
code OF Virginia Of 1887, relating to tbs
practice OF dentistry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-14

pointed TO- express the views OF these
present
The next bill taken up has for It's OBJ
iect to legislste the present inspector
General out of office. and Generai Nnue'-
SON exDlaiped the existing law. which was
enacted nine years ago. which was urani-
mouslv endorsed by all The expenses OF
the office amount to about $50 year.
THAT Office has been more valuable than.
any other for the militia. The present
bill proposes that an Inspecting oncer
shall be on each staff. and the expenses
would be greatly enlarged. The Dill wouin
create n stand OF Inspection. which would
be less effective.
Mr.. Cooke finally moved 70 take the
sense of the COMMITTEES whether the Of
flcers present shall be asked whether they
are for or against the bill. This was
agreed to. and all the officers present ex-
! pressed themselves against the bill with
the exception OF Colonel Jones and Major
Derbyshire, who remained silent.
Similar action was taken on Colonel Glib
sons bill. which provides that counnis-
sions of officers shall expire at tho end or
five years service. although IL was stated
that an amendment would be offered pro-
viding that in case OF reelection no
new examination should be required and
that the new commission should DO dated
from the original date
Subsequently the committee decided IA
| report all three bills adversely.
Ii was determined TO report the bill
favorabiy which increases the stan OF the
Governor TO sixteen officers. With ss'
amendment offered by Mr.. Hathaway. In
crcasing the number TO twenty.
The bill in regard TO the enlaYing oi
the Military Board was passed BY.