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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
LOOKS GOOD FOR SILVER.
The Action of the British Commons Con-
sidered = Favorable Omen.

The Action of the British Commons Com
sidered = Favorable Omen.
WASHINGTON, Feb 28.-The members
of the senate are not so much concerned
with domestic legislation as to preclude
their giving careful attention to the
movement in Europe for another inter-
national conference looking TO the re-
Mobilization of silver. The successful
presentation OF Mr.. Everett's resolution
in the British house of commons proved
pleasant surprise to a large majority
of the senators.
The more extreme silver men GO fur
Their than the senators who advocate in
ternational bimetallism only, and still
contend that the United States need not
wait upon any other government, but q
oughly that II an agreement can be ar
ranged it will at one stroke remove all
their difficulties.
Senator Sherman is one Of the SEN
ators, however, who considers it still
doubtful whether anything will be &C
complished IN the interest of silver. Sem
ator Teller, representing probably the
other extreme in the senate, expressed
doubt whether England will consent to
a modification of her currency system,
but he thinks that other nations, such as
France and Germany, may make q
change which is more, he says, than has
heretofore been expected.
Senators Allison, Plat, Chandler and
Hill and others, regard the adoption of
the resolution az a most propitious omen.
Senator Allison, who was member of
the Brussels conference, expressed the
opinion that England would make i'm
portant concessions in case of another
conference
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
MISSOURI SOLONS.
The Anti-Sunday Baseball Bill Killed
in the House


in the House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 28.-In
the house Mr.. Cape's Sunday base
ball bill was defeated by close vote.
Mr. Higbee's bill amending the
criminal practice act and releasing
bride takers from the penalties of
bribery in elections, precipitated
heated debate and was at last de-
feated.
The Kansas City justices salary bill
was read a third time and passed.
Mr.. Marshs bill providing for the
state inspection of banks under
direction of the secretary of state
was passed. 1t requires the ban ks to
pay the inspection fees
In the senate Senator Wurdemann,
of ST. Louis county, submitted a con-
current resolution, submitting to the
people a constitutional amendment
for the removal of the state capital TO
st. Louis county. This resolutio n
the senate by close vote refused to
ing. 1t is barely possible that it may
pass. In such an event the capital re-
moval scheme would be infinitely
complicated.
Senator Motifs concurrent resolu-
ton to submit an amendment to the
constitution, exempting 500 worth of
personal property from taxation,
when such property is held by the
head of a family, was ordered en-
crossed.
Senator Kline's bill, making officials
of trust companies individually re-
sponsible for funds entrusted to such
company when it is in a failing con-
dition, was engrossed.
hill
juries in finding judgments in libel
suits to fix the actual and the
exemplary damages separately, was
read third time and passed.
The senate indefinitely postponed
the Sunday baseball bill. This post
ponement, together with the defeat
of the bill in the house, puts a
quietus on anti-baseba1 legislation
during this session.
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THE NATIONAL CONGRESS-.
Important Work Disposed of by the
Senate-House Proceedings.

Important Work Disposed of by the
Senate-HOuse Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-When the
senate adjourned last night it was
with the understanding that a vote
will be taken on the sundry civil APP
propriatio bill at o'clock this after
noon. Senator German withdrew the
500, 900, 900 debt certificate amend
ment, and moment later Mr.. Mills
proposition to repeal the laws au-
thorizing the issue of bonds was cut
off by a ruling of the chair that it
was out of order.
Among the amendments agreed to
was one auth orizing the selection of
nine co mm1sSioners to represent the
United States at the international
monetary conferen ce. Another i'm
portant amendment agreed to provides
for a commission of United States
army officers to investigate the Mica
ragua canal project, going over the
gan said the inquiry was desired in
order to fully inform the next con-
gress as it had become evident that
the present house would not pass the
Nicaragua canal bill.
The house killed the bill for the
purchase of the Malone site for the
new government printing office.
The conference reports on the bill
to prohibit the Importation of goods
in bond through the United States
into the Mexican free zone and on the
pension and postoffice appropriation
bills were agreed to. Several pen
sion and other bills of minor import
ance were passed by unanimous con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
Foul Play at Lebanon, Mo.

LEBANON, Mo-, Feb 2s.-Mrs. Fer
Maid. widow, SO years of age, was
murdered yesterday at the home of
her son, Leroy Fernald, with whom
she lived. Her skull was crushed as
with a hammer and her left arm was
badly burned. A barn on the place
was burned. which drew neighbors to
the scene It is thought that Mrs. Fer
maid was assaulted in the barn and
left UNCONSCIOUS when the barn was
set on fire, and that she rallied sufi-
GENTLY to crawl to- the house, where
she was found. Leroy Fernald has
disappeared
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Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed
for them, the following four remedies
have reached a phenomenal sale. Dr.
Kings New Discovery, for consumption.
Coughs and Colds, each bottle guaran-
teed-Electric Bitters, the great remedy
for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the best in the world
ami DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which
are a. perfect pill. All these remedies
are guaranteed to do just what is claimed
for them and the dealer whose name is
attached herewith will be glad to tell
you more of them. Sold at J. Z. Jones'
Drug Store
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MEXICANs SUFFER FOR TT.
Colorado Irrigationists Take All the Wa
ter From the Rio Grande.

Colorado Irrigationists Take All the Wa
ter From the Rio Grande.
WASHINGTON. Feb. %. - Charles E
Wesche, acting United States consul at
Paso del Norte. Mex, has told in pa
thetic way through report to the state
department., OF the sufferings of the peo-
pie of that section by drought brought on
by the diversion of the waters of the Rio
Grande by the agriculturists of Colorado
and New Mexico. He shows how vast
tract of Mexican land which formerly
produced great crops is now barren, as
result of the operations of the irrigation
companies in the upper river. Atten-
ton is called to the recommendation of
President Cleveland that a mixed COM
mission be created with power to build
a great reservoir at Paso del Norte to
store the winter food waters for use in
irrigating the lands on the lower river,
which for ten years have been made dry
every summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
WAN TED DIVINE HELP.
Robbers Hold Up a Texas Central
Express Train.
Women Revivalists PrayLOudly
For Deliverance.
CITE DANIELS CASE.
Bandits Got No Money in the
Express Car.
CITE DANIELS CASE

DALLAS, Texas. Feb. 2s.-Last night
at 8 o'clock the north bound Houston
& Texas Central train as it stopped at
the intersection of the Missouri, Kan,
sas & Texas, five miles north of here
was held up by seven highwaymen,
who covered the engineer with six
shooters. They then forced porter
to uncoup1e the train from the en-
CINE, baggage and express cars. Three
OF the robbers then stepped into the
cab and forced the engineer to pull a
distance of half a mile.
Here they compelled Express Mes
senger A II. Harris of Wells, Fargo
& Co., to GOpen his door and safe and
tear open packages. There was no
money, but the robbers took the ex-
press messengers pistol They then
shot away the headlight, and ordered
the engineer to back his train. In
doing so the engine collided with the
rest of the train. wrecking the coup
ling. but not crippling any of the pas
sengers.
On the train was a party of ladies
returning from the Moody meeting
being held here. They all went to
praying, one of them leading with:
30, Lord, thou who rescued Daniel
from the lions den, deliver US, we be-
seech Thee, from the hands of these
bandits" The sheriff is out with blood
hounds trying to run the robbers
down. The robbers got no money. q
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Golden Eagle.

The vote as to the annual election of
officers of the grand castle of Pennsylvania
of 47S castles is as follows: The numb
of past chiefs voting was e,e77; grand
chief, Jenkin Hill, Reading, 9,e43; grand
vice chief, L. II. Tobin, Philadelphia,
2,952; grand high priest. John G. McKin-
ney, Philadelphia, 2, 1861; grand master Of
records, J. D. Barnes, Philadelphia, 2, S73;
grand keeper of exehequer, A. r. To1nlin-
son, Philadelphia, 1882; grand sir herald,
f. P. Hunsicker, Allentown, 2,S42; rep
resentative to supreme castle, E. A. Har-
ris, Tyrone, 2, 500.
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the cabinet in the hands of President
Cleveland, to be accepted upon the
appointment of his successor. It is
settled that Congressman Wilson will
be appointed his successor.
To reporter Mr.. Bissell said: 81
have placed my resignation in the
hands of the president. The reason
for my doing SO is that my profess
sional work at home demands my
attention, and I feel that l cannot
longer remain away from it. All ru-
mors of disagreement between the
president and any of his cabinet have
been without foundation. doubt
if there ever was a more harmonious
cabinet than the present one and it's
mem bers are a unit in support of the
president on every public question"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Feb. 2s.-Trains
from the South yesterday brought
fully 800 badly scared passengers
from Hot Springs, Ark. who left that
popular resort in a hurry Tuesday
to escape the smallpox. They de-
clared that the disease is epidemic
and that neighborlng towns have es-
tabllshed a rigid quarantine, the
authorities at Malvern compe ling the
trainmen to lock all passengers from
the Springs in the cars while trains
are passing through. that town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
FOR DRESS REFORM.
Theme of Discussion at the National
Council of Women.

Council of Women.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Dress reform
was the theme of the discussion
throughout yesterdays session of the
National Council of women. The
hall was crowded as result of
the ann ouncement of the topic and
many of the prominent members
of the council contributed papers.
Practical suggestions for furthering
the improvement in dress reform
were made in the report of the chair
man of the dress committee, Frances
E. Russell of St. Paul. The commit
tee made a vigorous protest against
the present cumbersome skirts, high
heels and CONSTRUCTED waists, and
characterized the modern civilized
woman's. dress as demonstration Of
habitual idlenesS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
BRIEFS BY WIRE.

1t is proposed to erect a monument
to Fred Douglass in Washington.
Jake Kilrain will fight Steve O. Dom
nell instead of Peter Maher at Boston
on March 10.
Brooklyn city railroad managers
are charged with wasting and steal
ing IS, coo, 600.
The silver Democrats in congress
are getting up an address to the party
in the country.
Mrs. ]. q. Galloupe of Scammon,
Kan, shot herself in the left side.
No reason is known.
The decree of divorce gives Mrs.
Laura Wickes two Chicago homes and
several life insurance policies.
The Western Baseball association
held meeting at Quincy and com.
pleted arrangements for the season.
George D. Boyden. a we'll known
member of the Chicago board of trade.
dropped dead at the Union league
club. His death resulted from heart
disease.
Ernest L. Squier, the ST. Louis City
and Suburban Investment company
president. has disappeared. Numer-
GUS victims are reporting losses in his
schemes.
The federal elections committee of
the California senate has decided to
report favorably on a Joint resolution
inviting the national conventions to
meet there in 1896.
The Indiana house has passed the
Republican congressional reappor-
tionment bill. It makes three dis
tricts Democratic, four Republican
and the others doubtful
Emanuel Binder, 25 years old, liv-
ing seven miles northwest of Sterling,
Kan, committed suicide by shooting
himself with shotgun, which he had
borrowed from q neighbor.
The supreme court of Independent
Order of Foresters of Canada has be-
gun mandamus proceedings in Chica-
go to compel the Illinois state insur-
ance superintendent to allow the
society to do business in Illinois
The Mexican man of war La Liber-
tad, which was believed to have been
lost during the recent northers on
the gulf, is anchored off the ietty
channel, out of coal and with her
sails split. She will be towed to New
Orleans
The friends of prohibition scored q
triumph in the New Hampshire house
of representatives. by killing the
Brown license bill and adopting re,
verse reports on bills repeating the
moiety and nuisance clauses of the
present law.
The attorney general of New York
has denied the application of the
Central Labor union of New York fol-
leave to begin proceedings to dissolve
the Standard OH company on the
ground that 1t Is not a monopoly
The case has been pending some time.
It is reported at Madrid that the dis
turbances in Cuba are not of a seriou.
nature. The Spanish government
however, denies that it has received
information that the twenty-four per
sons repor ted to have been arrested
in Cuba have been summarily sen
fenced.
The boycott of the War Cry by tn,
Typographical union in SAN Francisc'
will probably result in an organized
fight against the Salvation Army b,
the trades unions. Steps are bein,
taken by the union to accomplish tn
result, and copies of their manifesto
calling on all members of unions t
refrain from having anything to d
with the Salvation Army, have bee
sent all over the coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28

TRUESDELL Is GUILTY.

Confessed His Guilt and Is Sentenced
to Three Years in the Penitentiary.
EMPoRTA, Kan, Feb. 2s.-The case
of Frank H. Truesdell, alias Hartwell
P. Heath, the San Francisco news
paper man, who endeavored to pass
fraudulent drafts on Emporia banks,
came to a sudden ending yes
terday afternoon, when Truesdell
came into court and pleaded guilty to
attempting to obtain money under
false pretense the charge of forgery
being dropped. He was senten need to
three years hard labor in the peni-
Tertiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
Order of Chosen Friends.

The work beiBg done In Texas means
5000 members by June 30.
Missouri has weekly circular for coun-
ellis that is very effective.
Friends council, Ne. 40, of Illinois had
Is applications at recent meeting.
This order is winning golden opinions
for prompt payment of death losses as well
az it's liberality in paying disability bene-
f1ss TO such of it's living members as are
totally disabled from following any oocu-
patton for livelihood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
Mckee RanxIn Arreatad

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-McKee
Rankin, star at the Ninth street
theater and a we'll known actor;
Barry Fuller leading man; Miss P.
O'Neill, leading lady, and P. 7. John
son, property man, were arrested last
night for obtaining board and lodg-
ing under false pretenses- The war
rants were sworn out by Manager
E z. Criley of the Ceutropolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
ORANGES ADVANCED.

California Dealers Increase the Price
Because They Have a Monopoly.
Los ANGELES, Feb 28-At a meeting
of the members of the Southern Califor
MIA Exchange it was decided to advance
the price of the two highest grades of
navel oranges 10 cents a box in view of
the excellent quality of this years fruit
1t was also claimed as a reason for the
advance that the eastern markets could
not get along this year without the Cali
fornia fruit on account of the Florida
fro0Z0.
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In 3 Hopeless Deadlock.

GALvA. Ill, Feb. 2s.-The Tenth
district Republican convention, which
has been in session here since Tues
day morning, seems to be in hope
less deadlock. Last evening the con-
vention was still dead locked. l, LAG
ballots having been taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 2s.-Adjutant
General Eaton of the governors state
military staff, dropped dead this
afternoon. while attending the funer-
al of Green Packa, late president of
the Detroit railway company, in COM
pany with Governor Rich and several
state officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
INSANE FATHERS CRIME.
He Kills His Daughter, Injuries His
Wife, Then Kills Himself.

wife, Then Kills Himself.
HoIsINeToN, Kan, Feb, 2s.-At 5
o'clock last evening John M. HERES
cut severe cash in his wife's throat,
also stabbed her in tthe breast, then
cut his 4-year-old daughter Fannie's
throat, almost severing the head from
the body, then cut his own throa
from ear to ear, dying instantly. The
weapon used was shoe knife. HERE S
has been running a shoe shop and
confectionery store here for three
years. He was crazed by drink. hav-
ing upon several previous occasions
run his family from the house. Mrs.
HERES may live. Three children are
left, all of whom were absent from
the house at the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
Some people always look fresh and

Some people always look fresh and
young, while others look prematurely old,
with skin dried up and wrinkled The
only difference between the two is the
loss of vitality in tho blood. People
using Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker always look fresh and healthy.
Sold and warranted by your popular
druggist, W. R Kennady.
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spent in Toronto,
where he was edu-
GATED. In 1866 he
moved to AIassa-
chusetts and now
resides in Dan
vers. He Is a
charter member of
Agawam tribe of
Tapleyville nd
for ~ years was
its chief of rec
ords. He W a s
elected great jun
Tor sycamore in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
The Barbecue King Dead.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-Colone1
Calvin James, better known as the
barbecue King" died at his home
near Easton yesterday. He had been
i'll for some time with pneumonia.
He leaves a wife and several chill
dren. Colonel James was famous all
over North Missouri for the barbe-
cues which he conducted each wear -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
ROYAL ARCANUM.
New jersey Councils Working Justify.
Various Clippings.


Various Clippings.
The councils of New Jersey need a net
gain of 499 members for January, Feb
ruary and March to exceed last years in
crease Fiscal year, and keep in second
place in the list of 90 grand councils. One
hundred and sixty seven each month will
do the business.
The various Cincinnati councils are
making arrangements for vigorous cam
paign this year.
Public installations are very popular on
the Pacific coast.
Denver council made q total gain of 81
for the past year.
Gilbert council, Brooklyn, increased its
membership 70 the past year.
There seems to be an awakening all
along the line in Pennsylvania now that
the new officers have entered upon their
duties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28
The Last spike Driven.

PHOENIX, Ariz, Feb. 28.-The last
spike in the new railroad line uniting
Phoenix with Prescott, was driven in the
presence of thousands of persons from
far and near, who gathered to witness
the longed for reality.
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KIRKsvILLE, No, Feb. 2s.-This city
was visited by burglars last night.
They entered the First National
bank, blew open one of its large
safes, which contained nothing but
valuable papers. But little money il
missing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-28

She-How old would you say WASP
He-Um-well, should say you were
old enough to know better than think
would answer a question like that.-De-
troit Free Press
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IHS1RSI9Eg Nv
ZNgezss ls1S I51IzS3
RED MEN.

Great Chief Of Records, Massachusetts
Reservation-ShOrt Talks.
Bro. j. Peter Gardner was born in Scot
land Aug. z, 1863, but his early life was
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The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people al can be reached
through any other paper. This is = fact.
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See the marvellous performance on the
slack wire by the famous Caicedo.
Edison's Kinetoscope Exhibition.
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Cycle delivery. quick. reliable, S081S
Kansas avenue. Telephone 388.
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BIsSELL IS OUT.

son viii Succeed Him.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-Postmaster
General Bissen yesterday afternoon
placed his resignation as member of
The Hawaiian gazette., 1895-11-05
FREE KINDERGARTEN.
Reports of the Work" Great
Oaks from Acorns Grow"

Oaks from AcOrnS Crow
Pamphlets containing the con-
stitution, bylaws, charter, list OF
officers, committees, contributors
and reports of the financial secre-
tary and treasurer of the Free
kindergarten and Children's Aid
Association, have just been issued
to the officers, committees and con-
tributors of that organization. In
it is contained the following in
structive historical statement:
Free kindergarten work in Ho-
nolulu was first taken up in 1892
through the efforts of Mr.. Frank
w. Damon in connection with his
Chinese Mission schools. A Ha-
waiian kindergarten under the
auspices of the Woman's Board of
Missions was opened in January,
1898, in the basement of, Queen
Emma Hall.
Another, for the little Portu-
guese children, was opened on
Wilder street in the following
April and in September of the
same year, at Queen Emma Hall,
a japanese kindergarten was start
ed for the little ones of that nation
atty.
Early in 1894 new interest was
developed in.this important branch
of philanthropic work. The public
generously responded to the efforts
made for its enlargement, and a
kindergarten department of the
Woman's Board of Missions was
organized in March OF that year.
The enlargement of this work
during the first year of its organ
ization and the desire to broaden
the basis of its membership seemed
to Justify its separation from the
mother society, and a new and
distinct organization was conse-
quently formed in June, 1895.
This has now been incorporated
under the name of THE Free
Kindergarten and Children's Aid
Association of the Hawaiian Isl
ands," for the purpose of carrying
on this educational work more eff
fectively, and also that it may be
able to extend. necessary help to
needy and destitute children in the
future, as the increasing demands
of growing community may call
for.
Thus this organization is able to
hold in its own right the memorial
fund of $4,000 which was donated
for kindergarten work in the fall of
last year by Mrs. S. n. Castle for
herself and family.
1t is hoped that additional funds
may in the future be devoted to
the carrying on of this most i'm
portant enterprise for the uplifting
of childhood and so of humanity.