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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

WASHINGTON. April 25.-Secretary
Smith has ordered the disbarment of
six pension attorneys from practice
before the interior department. They
are: John G. Chapman. New Haven,
Conn; f. H. Barker, Kansas City,
Kan; S. A. Hill, alias Albert d. Hill,
Pensacola, Fla; Christian Queen, Dan
bury, Ia; James Cooley, Richmond
and York, Ohio, and william NJ Bush
field, mbridge, Ohio. All of them
were charged with violating the PEN
sion laws, principally for taking il
legal fees and executing false vouch-
Hrl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
aHE CHICAGO ARMY.
Recruits Pouring in Faster Than They
Can Be Enlisted.


Can Be Enlisted.
CHICAGO, April 25.-Randall's COM
monweaf army is having a boom.
Yesterday recruits came in faster
than they could be enlisted. Pages
were filed with names. An import
ant ruling has been made by Chair
man Vincent. He decided that no
one unable to speak the English LAM
guage would be enlisted among the
soldiers of the Chicago army. Many
applications were made by Poles and
Swedes, but all who could not answer
the questions put to them were not
enrolled
The 'women's auxiliary has issued
call for provisions and has opened
room where they will be received
Both the women and the general
meeting of the army passed resolu-
tions condemning the resolutiO ms
passed by the city council calling on
the chief of police to prevent Kelly's
army from entering Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
suicide of a Farmer.

SMITH CENTER, Kan, April asa
well-to-do farmer named William
Pierce, living near Cora. this county.
committed suicide yesterday after
noon, shooting himself through the
head with a revolver. Dependency
because of being unable to live peace
ably with his wife, from whom he had
been once divorced, but again married
a few months ago, was the reason for
the rash act The deed was deliber-
ately committed in the presence of
his wife and two other parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

RICH HILL, Mo, April 25.-The
Nevada district conference met at the
NJ. E. church, South, this city, yester-
day and organized by calling Rev. NJ.
NJ. Hugh to the chair and choosing A.
b. Davidson secretary. Rev. S. w. NJ.
McAllister, L. M. Phillips and ]. L.
Harrison were appointed committee
on quarterly difference journal, and
Revs. w. J. Carpenter, J. F. Pike and
DR.. G. w. Petty on Epworth league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
RAILROAD TIES.

A scheme is now under consideration
for connecting Washington and Manas-
sas by an electric railway.
There is probability that in the near
future the ST. Louis and Chicago railroad
will be incorporated into the Jackson
vile Southeastern system.
Amos F. Emo has been chosen presi-
dent and John Jacob Astor vice presi-
dent of the Toledo, Ann Arbor and North
Michigan road by the directors.
The New York, New Haven and Hart
ford, at a cost of $20, 1000, is about to
have four bridges built on its main line,
the contract for which has been given
bridge works at Springfield, Mass.
The Lehigh Traction company, con-
trolled by Congressman Tom L. johnson
and his brother, A. L. Johnson, has de-
sided to extend it's trolley line from Al
Isntown to Easton, a distance of 10 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

committee on invalid pensions has de-
cided to report favorably a bill pro-
viding that in the esta Adjustment of
claims for pensions, the oath of pri-
vate or non-commissioned officer shall
not have any less weight than if such
witness had served as a commissioned
officer The present practice of the
department accords to the testimony
of a commits stoned officer the same
weight as to that of two privates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, April 25.-James
Smith, 25 years old, and Mile Wilson.
p, of Dixon, Mo, were hauled off
Frisco train here last evening, and
are in jail They were clipping and
were to be married in Paris, Texas,
contrary to the consent of Miss Will
sons parents. To assist them in max
ing the journey, the young woman
took S45 of her mothers money, and
for this the two are held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
verdict Against a Railroad.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, April 25.-The
case of Bruce Cox VS. the Rock Island
Railroad company, for damages re-
ceived by falling from a freight car
about year ago, by one of the hand
holds pulling out, which has occupied
the attention of the district court dur
ing the past week, was settled yester-
day, the jury finding for Cox in the
sum of Sc. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 5, Philadel-
phia 22-
At Washington Washington 6, New
York 3.
At INSTRUMENTATION Is. Boston
8.
At observation-disclosures o. Cleve-
land l.
At Louisville Louisville z, Pitts
burg 3.
At St. Louis-St- Louis 9. Chicago s.
Ayers Hair Vigor restores gray hair to
its original color, makes it vigorous and
abundant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
Boiler in a Round-House ExpIodes.

NEWTON. Kan. April 25.-The sta
tionary boiler at the Santa Fee round
house in this city blew up early yes
terday morning, terribly shattering
the round house The engineer was
struck with a flying piece of boiler
iron, but was not seriously injured.
The boiler was an old one, and a high
pressure caused it to burst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

JOPLIN. Mo-. April 25--Earl Mulkey,
the 6-year- old SON of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mulkey, was drowned yester-
day afternoon. The child was play
ing with toy boat at a caved in m ne
and fell into a shaft containing i've
feet of water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

HUNTSVILLE. Mo. April 25.-Two
young men, Clark and dewe1l, re-
siding five miles east of Quincy,
Hickory county, became involved in
difficulty yesterday evening, when
Clark struck Madewell with a plov-
handle. killing him instantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

PHILLIPsBURe, Kan. April Is
Democrats represe nting seventeen
counties of the Sixth congressional
district met here yesterday and fixed
June % as the date and PhiIlipsburg
as the place to hold the Democratic
congressional convc ntion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Some thing wrong when you tire too
easily. Some thing wrong when the skin
is not clear and smooth, Some thing
wright when you take De Wits Sarsa-
parilla. 1t recommends itself ]. Ki
Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
The Trials Were Nothing.

s'I suppose you have met with many
trials in your 1ifef'' said the home mis-
sionary to the crook.
Eyes" was the reply. 'But they didn't
trouble me half as much as the convic-
tons. New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
HOW to lmprove the ComplexIon.

Every lady that has used the cele-
brated Elder Flower Cream recommends
it as q great beaurifier. 1t removes
freckles, tan, blotches, ETC., and leaves
the skin soft, clear and beautiful For
sale by J. K. Jones
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
Are You Troubled with

Constipation or Sick Headache? If so,
why not try Beggs' Little Giant Pillsf
1t only takes one pill day; forty pills in
bottle. One bottle will cure you, and
only costs 25c. Sold and warranted by
W. r. Kennady, 4th and Kas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

What makes a house a home? The
mother we'll, the children rosy, the father
in good health and good humOr. All
brought about by the use of De Wits
Sarsaparilla. 1t recommends itself ].
K Jones'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Read the eWants." Many of them are
as interesting as news items. See if it
is not so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Gentlemen-1 am subject to periodical
attacks of sick headache of the worst
possible type and commenced taking
Krause's Headache Capsules last sum-
mer. They cure it in every instance,
and since that time l am enjoying splen-
did health and have gained ten pounds
in weight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

The new "Quick Meal" gasoline stoves
are the best. Every one warranted. Gull
yer 81 Bailey, hardware, S28 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Kansas City and Return S2.OO-Santa
Fe Route.
Tickets sold April % and %, good to
return including April %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25
F. M. DANIELS, Corwith, Iowa

Uy u
of children, Cubeb Cough Cure is inval-
liable. For sale by druggists in % and
80 cent bottles. Sold by Rowley Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

When you buy Quaker home made
bread see that it has our registered trade
mark "a SHELBY on it, and you will not be
eceivel fEsPER q GO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Lowest rates everywhere. Best track,
fastest time, finest cars. Solid vestibuled
trains. with through sleepers-
H O. CARNEY,
CITY Ticket and Passenger Agent,
sol Kansas avenue Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Good work done by the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-25

Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly and
efficiently. on the liver and bowels. 25os
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
Pension Estimates.

According to the estimates prepared at the
Interior Department, $l65, 505. 1883 will be
necessary to carry on the work of that Depart
ment. including payments for pensions, during
the next fiscal year. The appropriation for this
fiscal year was $169. $50, 950QS, and the saving
for the next year is estimated at $1S 754, s71 90.
The decrease in the estimates for pensions for
1896 is $40, 000o 900.
The decrease in pensions It Is said, is de-
crease from the appropriation for the current
year. That appropriation was made before the
close OF the last fiscal year, and was for
$40, 900 900 more than the amount actually ex-
pended last year. The estimate for 1896 is 10
decrease from the amount actually expended
last year, but is based upon the idea that the
expenditures will be stationary for the years
1894, 1895 and 1896. An increase of 20 adj
ditional clerks in the Land Office is asked, for
which $27, $50 will be needed.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
The Penn Statue.

The work Of placing the gigantic Penn statue
on the top of the tall tower of the City Hall,
Philadelphia, which was begun several days
ago. will soon be completed. The spectacle of
the huge pieces of brass being hOsted to the
top Of the building probably attracted more
people during the day than has any campaign
speaker on the stump.
The first five pieces were taken TO the great
iron platform on the marble work, but the main
portions were left on the ground until the legs
could be hoisted into position. Tie statue OF
Penn is 81 fee: high, and Weighs over 10000
pouuds
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
SONS OF VETERANS,
News from Various Divisi0ns-Elec-
ton of Officers, etc.
H. V. SPE ELM A N.
The New Adjutant-General Elected at Da
yenport.

The New Adjutant- General Elected at Da-
venport.
h V. Speelman, Adjutant General of the
Sons of Veterans of the United States, is the
son of Joseph F. Speelman, Co. E, 65th Ohio,
who served in the Army of the Cumberland
under Gen. George III. Thomas.
His utilization with the Order dates from
March &C. 1886, when he was mustered in as q
charter member of Capt II. G. Messenger Camp,
90, Division of Ohio. He is still member OF
this Camp, and has served as Sergeant of the
Guard, Quartermaster-Se Sergeant, First Sergeant,
member of Camp Council. and Captain therein.
He has always been an active, earnest work or
in the ir3erests of Camp 95, of the Ohio Di-
vision, asd of the Order large. He has at
tended all of tho Ohio Division Encampments
since he became member OF the Order; served
as Delegate to the National Encampments at
St. Joseph, Mo-, and Helena, Mont, and as
Delegate Large to the Encampmcnts at Gin
cinnati. O., aud Davenport, Iowa. AT the latter
place he was chosen as Adjutant General, which
position he now occupies at National Head
quarters. Cincinnati, o.
He is also knight of Pythias Red Man,
and member of the Royal Arcanum. By pro-
fession he is journalist. He was educated in
the school of experience. He taught school
for time, then turned to newspaper work !;
established, published, and edited the COalton.
O.. Times, and the Wellston, o.. Republican, and
has written extensively for city dailies.
Prior to his installation as Adjutant-General
he was located at Washington. ID. c.. where he
was engaged in journalistic work, and where
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01

sections of the country and individual tribes.
each having its own make or style, showing re-
spectiveiy rough crudeness or considerable
finish. and being especially Characteristic in
the ends or p0ints-all OF which boomerang
connoisseur will distinguish al once aud locate
as 10 tribe and section.
The missile is taken in the hand by one end,
with the convex edge forward, and with dex-
ferrous twist is projected as if to hit an object
directly in front. This is done with a skill
that no white man has ever been able to under
stand or initiate When it is thrown the pecu-
liar nature OF the weapon asserts itself. 1t
gradually rises. rotating all the while very
rapidly, and at last takes retrograde motion
aud falls back OF its protector. The natives
themselves cannot explain the operation, for
they admit that they do not know how it is
done.
boomerang can be thrown 300 to SOC
feet and return to the thrower. 1t can be
whirled around a house @: a tree. hitting a
man the other side with perfect certainty
4 is useless for a victim 10 attempt 10 get on,
Of the path Of the deadly missile, for its path
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01

Australia, for the use of which we are isr
too advanced, unless perhaps in the prln-
chile, which seems TO fit so eminentiy INTO
our politics The visitor who travels in Aus
tralia the land of black swans and duckbiiIs'
finds the curious weapon one of the most inter-
esting features of the country. There are many
conjectures as to its origin, but few real iacts
are known to a certainly. That 1t was porn
with the race is quite possible. The tradition
among the natives as to its beginning is more
or less of a fable, and somewhat to the effect
that once upon time. there was canni0ai
king who was very lazy. After dining heavily
on an old friend he stretched himself out under
q banana tree TO rest. He noticed that as
the leaves of this tree fell they would sometimes
sail out from the tree aud then come back again.
He shaued q piece of wood like one of these
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
Test OF the Ericsson.

The new torpedo boat Ericsson had her pre-
liminary trial at New LONDON Conn. on the
9th. The boat left the dock early morning,
and had on board Lieut.. Usher u. S. N, In
spector General, and Past Asst Epgs Bowers,
Kaemmcrlind, and Potts, besides a crew of
about Is men.
into eight parts of three miles each, and one
part Of one mile. The Board Of Engineers
declared the test. which was for the test of the
machinery, satisfactory, although the data will
not be compiled for several days
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ton chosen temporarily, according to his neces-
sites for hunting fishing, and the like, by
cutting a young sapling half through about
four feet from the ground, aud bending it over
to a horizontal position, thus forming ridge
pole, against which boughs and strips of bark
are laid Tho covered side is always against
the wind, and before the open front Il fire is
always burning or smoldering. Many curious
specimens of weapons may be found thrown
down in the corner underneath his pile OF bark
and skins
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
KNIGHTS OF PROTECTION.
A Non-Secret, National, Patriotic, and Bene-
fetal Order.

uclat ofGef.
There was regularly incorporated in Balt-
more last week a new organization, which it
is expected will quickly extend over the whole
country. 1t is called The American knights
of Protection, and its purposes patriotic,
fraternal, and beneficial, aud its aims will be
to improve the members III their social, civil,
and political relations. aud also to provide prac-
tical financial benefits to the families of de-
ceased and disabled members.
g" Tie declaration of principles, which will be
non-secret and non-sectarian," says one OF the
incorporators will comprise the broadcast
principles of Americanism, and will also in
clude adhesion to the principle of American
protection through tariff legislation, restriction
of foreign INN igration, support of the public
schools, suppression of anarchy. and the build
ing up of our industrial and commercial in.
terests by adherlng to a strictly American
policy. 1t will be conducted under a system
of assemblies, upon the lodge system, with
representative form OF government, and there
will be an annual congress of representatives
from the several States. There will be in con-
junction with the beneficial feature reserve
fund, which is intended to accumulate in such
manner as to guarantee the members against
an increasing number of assessments in after
years, has been the experience of all the
older Orders which have not provided from the
beginning for this reserve. to care for advanc-
ing age Of the Order and its members The
Order will organize uniformed rank such as
the Knights of Pythias now has, and will seek
in every legitimate way to extend its beneficial
ad vantages."
The trustees named are: Gen. Cyrus Bussey
J. Frank Supplee, Charles l.. Wilson, Leon
Seliger, William T. Henderson, DR.. William H.
Grim, Wilson II. Mules, Lemue Ii. Dealham
Thomas J. Wilson. and William Little, the two
latter and Gen. Bussey being of Washington,
DC.
1t is announced that Gen. Bussey will be
President; Capt. J. F. Supplee, Vice-Presi-
dent; Charles L. Wilson, National Secretary.
and Leon Seliger National Treasurer of the
Order. An organization will be completed in
q few days.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
Saw a steamcr Go Down.

The Captain of the German bark Rabecca,
which arrived at Cardiff, England, last week,
reports taat when of Iiiraeofnbe, on the Bris.
tol Channel, he sighted a large steamer Gying
signals OF distress. Soon afterward she went
down. head foremost. The crew could be seen
running about ca her deck, and their cries for
help could he heard distinctly. The Rebecea
could do nothing to save them, as she WAS
running under bare poles before furious gale.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
THE BOOMERANG.
Sure as a Gun-SkiIl of Australians
in Throwing q Deadly Weapon.

o MANY MINDS
the boomerang simply
means a fgurative
something that f1ys
back; a misdeed, a
plot, or q scheme
thrown out, which,
after many days per-
haps, reacts with dis
aster, generally hit
ting something or
somebody, sometimes
its protector.
OF political boone
rangs there are no end,
and indeed the iigura-
tive kinds are the only
kinds for which we
have use. The real
article is a weapon OF
cannibals, originating
with the ab0rigines of
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leaves, and after little practice he found that
he could hurl ii so that he might stab his friends
in the back while he was facing them in friendly
conversation. This recommended it, and 1t
became nnnular That was the boomerang.
1t is made of hard tough wood. usually bent
in such way as to follow the grain of the wood.
Two are rarely found which describe the same
curve. for they vary from al almost straight
stick to a shape like the letter V. They are
from foot and half to three feet and a half
in length. in width about two aud a half inches,
and one third of an inch thick. One side is
convex the other fat, and sometimes it has
two or three sharpened knife-like edges. The
ends. usually rounded. are sometimes also made
very sharp. Some ornsmented with strange
carvings, and all varying according to different
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01
A Fortified Man.

E. w. Knots, living at Neosho Mo-, while
cleaning out sulphur spring, found petrfed
man, with every part of the body perfect ex.
cept the stomach. The body is over six feet
long, and is supposed to have been buried dur.
ing the war.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01

elected and installed First LIEUTENANT of Camp
81, vice E. NJ. Van Noteresigned, and Frederick
C. Werder has been elected and installed First
Lieutenant Of Camp Al vice Mills, removed. !.
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IS everywhere. No one knows except the man
who throws IL which direction il will take, but
he can know it to great nicely. A skillful
black war Tor cause boomerang to chase
a about field, and fually rush at him
and never miss it's aim, and If the edge is OF
proper keeuBess il will rip him up the back. or
cut him in two without difficulty. When
thrown by the hand of an expert its zigzag
motion will kill one after another OF flock OF
birds flying in direct line; so il is not only
the chief food producer Of the native Austria
liaD. but is also bis best defense in war
Not long ago there were four native North
QueCnslanders in New York, who gave astonish-
ing exhibitions of skllful boomerang throw
ing. Feeling is certainly believing and those
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-01

yXTANTED-By Mrs. Mary MCGEE, Box IT, Braid
w wood, TI.-Information regarding her husband,
Michael MCGEE, whether dead alive. He enlisted
at Wilmington IL, H. in September, 1867 in abe Tooth
ILL., and never returned. 676-U
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The Gar. WATCH REDUCED
This Watch is Made Expressly
for Our Subscribers.
Offer No. SOC.

50 many have called for them that at last we have
decided sell this elegant watch AT lower price than
II has ever before been offered. The works either
WALTHAM or ELGIN, as the purchaser may choose
The works made from the finest selected material
they contain seven valuable jewels tempered steel
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YXTANTED--A reward for Silas D. Giett's pos tive
w address If sent at once. Silas D. Glllett WIS
private in Late Co. L, Sd n. Y. Vol. Cav Address
Lock Box 376, Topeka, Kan 677-3t
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WANTED--ADDRESSES.

Wy ANTED-By George E. Lemon, Washington D.
w C-Ghe address of John DribbehisS; served in
Capt. j. II Prenti2s' company, LIST U. s. II. A. Mexi-
can war; and Co X, LIST Mimi late war formerly
Ind Ter.
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who saw can testify. These four natives did
not resemble the African Negro except in color.
They have straight hair, and only wore clothes
here because it is conventional. They have no
other accomplishment beside boomerang throw
ing, unless it be cannbaism.
In bis own country the nomad black fellow
makes his primitive humpy, or hut, in locs-